Category: Pagan
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Crystals as Amulets and Talismans
Before continuing, a distinction needs to be made between amulets and talismans. An amulet is used for protection, be it from illness, diseases, specific dangers (such as protection from lightning, while travelling by sea, etc) “evil” (like the evil eye, evil spirits or people) or anything else. A talisman is used to attract desired qualities…
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Zodiac Stones
Aries – Garnet, Bloodstone, clear Quartz, Hematite Taurus – Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz Gemini – Onyx, Peridot, Blue lace Agate, Aquamarine Cancer – Moonstone, Pearl, Adverturine, Carnelian Leo – Amber, Topaz, Citrine, Jasper Virgo – Agate, Jasper, Carnelian, Clear Quartz Libra – Emerald, Malachite, Rose Quartz, Moonstone Scorpio – Turquoise, Smokey Quartz, Jasper,…
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A History of Witches
Most people now days think of witches as green, wart-covered hags with a black cat and a flying broom stick. But the true history of the witches is a gruesome and bloody one. Persecuted by religious fanatics, frightened and scared peasants and clergy, and falsely accused by children striking back at their strict elders. Before…
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Phases of the Moon
“New” Moon About two days after the true Dark of the Moon you will see a tiny sliver of a Moon appear in the sky at sunset, near where the Sun has gone down. Some people call this the First Crescent. This is the beginning of the waxing cycle, a time of rebirth and renewed…
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The Colour Wheel and the Zodiac Wheel
As we all know, there are 12 symbols within the Zodiac. Each symbol carries its own representation of each of the 12 houses of the Zodiac. What is often not known is that each of those 12 signs/symbols/houses also carries its own color. As follows (but not in Zodiological order) the colors are (with their…
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Ye Old Herbal Names
One Eye of Newt, A dash of Sleepwort, pass the Bloody Fingers? I must finish this brew! Ever hear anything like this, and wonder just where and what people were talking about? Well would you be surprised to know that the things stirred into witches brews of old are still used to this very day?…