Date: 2008-10-14
In researching Halloween’s history, we find a delightful compendium of superstitions associated with either the harvest season in general or with Halloween in particular: All souls in Purgatory are released for 48 hours from All Hallows Eve. On these nights they are free (Gaelic). Children born on Halloween will enjoy lifelong protection against evil spirits and will be endowed with the gift of...
Date: 2008-09-22
From mid-August through October, seasonal energies naturally demand completion and closure. This tying up loose ends, finishing summer projects, and preparing for the cold weather can keep us busy; so busy that we may feel rushed, harried, and worst of all, unable to dedicate large blocks of time to magickally fun projects that would normally ease our stress and keep the harmony flowing. With your busy lifestyle in mind, Silver RavenWolf, author of HedgeWitch, has developed two easy, artsy projects sure to please the entire family and wow your magickal visitors!
Date: 2008-07-28
The zodiac was originally constructed as a method of measurement, showing the amount of time it takes for the sun to pass through the constellations. Although this movement is really representative of the earth revolving around the sun, from earth it appears as through the sun transits the heavens. The zodiac takes the form of a circle, and its divisions number twelve equal parts. Each part is...
Date: 2008-03-31
In HedgeWitchery, we try to be as safely organic as possible! This is good for you as well as the environment. To minimize predators in your magickal garden (and therefore extending into your life), try the following tips:
Build a toad habitat: This is extremely easy to do. I took an old bird bath without the stand and placed it in the corner of the garden that had the most shade. Then break...
Right now — this minute — I want you to put this down and prop it so that your hands are free, but you can read along with me. Are you situated? Good! 1. Position your hands as if you are holding a small ball of glowing, white light. Take your ...
