In this post, we explore the herb, Sage. Information about sage will be discussed, followed by correspondences and magickal uses. The post will finish with a free correspondence sheet to download for your magickal record keeping. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. What is Sage? Sage (Salvia Officinalis) comes in over 900 species worldwide. It can also be known as common sage, garden sage, or kitchen sage. There are other varieties of sage too such as white sage (Salvia Apiana) and Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea). It was used in Egyptian, Roman and Greek medicine and spiritualism. So…
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Did my Intuition Save my Life?
What is intuition? Intuition is described as feelings or messages that come to one from the subconscious mind, almost instinctual. You have no evidence or analysis to back up what you think, it is an innate feeling guiding you. Part of living a magickal life is learning to tune in and listen to your intuition. My story In October 2021 I was sitting in my home office writing a blog post, when I kept feeling as if something was walking or brushing across my right breast. I was wearing a vest top and I kept looking and there was nothing there. Then I sort of brushed my fingers across and…
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Sandalwood: Herbs and Incense
This post looks at Sandalwood and its relation to magick. The post begins with looking at what Sandalwood is and then moves on to highlight the properties and magickal uses. The post ends with a free correspondence sheet to download. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Sandalwood history The sandalwood tree originates in India. The scent of Sandalwood comes from the wood of the tree rather than any leaves or flowers.
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Rose: Herbs and Incense
This post looks at the properties of the rose, perhaps most known for its association with love but there is much more to this beautiful flower. Correspondence and magickal uses will be discussed and the post ends with a free rose correspondence sheet to download. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. All about roses Roses have strong links with love and beauty throughout history. They have been cultivated for over 5000 years and there are over 150 different species. There have been countless poems that have used the rose to symbolise love, and Valentine’s day has seen…
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February Full Moon – Snow Moon
This post is part of my Moon Magick series. In this post, the February full moon will be explored. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Table of Contents The Snow Moon The February full moon is known as the snow moon. Although, there are other names that some people use as it much depends on your location and what you prefer to use in your practice. Other names include; Hunger Moon, Quickening Moon, and Storm Moon. It is believed that the name snow moon was chosen due to there being more snow in the month of February…
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Imbolc Magick
Here we have the best Imbolc magick spells and rituals on the web all rounded up for your convenience. Those that are specifically for Imbolc are listed first and then spells and rituals that relate to the Imbolc theme of creativity, cleansing and fertility will follow. Imbolc magick spells and rituals Purification bath The lovely Beth over at Cauldron and Brew has a recipe for an Imbolc purification bath that looks great. You will need a few different essential oils and some Epsom salts so if you do not already have these things, you will need to go shopping before Imbolc. This looks like a lovely relaxing way to celebrate…
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Green Aventurine: Crystal Magick
In today’s post, we are looking at green Aventurine as part of the Crystal Magick series. The post starts by looking at what green Aventurine is, moves onto properties and finishes with magickal uses and correspondence. There is also a free correspondence sheet to download at the end of this post too! Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Green Aventurine explained Aventurine comes from the Quartz family of stones. Green Aventurine is the most common, but there are other colours such as blue, yellow and orange. Green Aventurine, can be both light and dark green, and has…
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Mugwort: Herbs and Incense
Mugwort, also known as wormwood, St. Johns plant, and sailors tobacco is a well loved favourite of many witches. In this post, we are looking at the history of Mugwort, properties and magickal uses. The post ends with a free correspondence sheet to download. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. Mugwort history Mugwort has long been known for its medical and magickal properties. Named Artemisia Vulgaris in Latin, after the Ancient Greek Goddess, Artemis. It is said that she gifted Mugwort to the earth along with the whole family of plants. Mugwort was also used by the…
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Januarys Full Moon – Wolf Moon
This post is part of my Moon Magick series. In this post, the January full moon will be explored. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. For more information about what this means, please click here. The wolf moon The January full moon is known as the wolf moon. Although, there are other names that some people use as it much depends on your location and what you prefer to use in your practice. Other names include; Ice Moon, Old Moon, and Quiet Moon. It is thought that the reason behind calling it the wolf moon is because back in ancient times, it would be very quiet and still…
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Focus: My 2022 Word of the Year
A Yule activity is to pick a word of the year that will be kept in mind for 2022. In this post, I will be looking back at how I got on with last years word and why I have chosen ‘Focus’ as my word for 2022. How I got on in 2021 In 2021 my word was ‘connect‘. I wanted to connect to people and make new friends and I wanted to connect to my magick and strengthen my connection with the moon. Unfortunately, due to COVID still having a large impact, I have not really had any chance to meet new people. I had been hoping that this…
