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Event Schedule:06-08-2013 St Louis Pagan Picnic OTHER TITLES BY Ellen Dugan
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
Date: 2012-09-24
The Witches Tarot deck, by Ellen Dugan and artist Mark Evans, began on a cold winter day almost three years ago. How did the deck come to be? Here, Ellen Dugan discusses the story behind the cards.
Date: 2012-06-11
This is a great season for magickal gardening; flowers are in bloom and we are surrounded by green. Garden Witch Ellen Dugan discusses being inspired by nature and the Wheel of the Year, as well as her newest book, Seasons of Witchery.
Date: 2009-05-18
Spring is here, and what better time to dig into the magick and mystery of the earth than right now? Ellen Dugan, author of such books as Cottage Witchery, Garden Witchery, and the new Garden Witch's Herbal, details the power of using gardening and green magick to enhance your Craft.
Date: 2009-05-05
Herbs that are grown indoors add fresh aroma to your home, and because they are so close at hand, they encourage you to make use of them for seasonings and in food preparation. Basically, indoor-grown herbs require a sunny growing area (five to six hours of sunlight per day), water, and humidity. They will need protection from cold drafts and extreme temperatures. Also, turn your pots...
Date: 2009-01-16
Flirting is mostly nonverbal. It’s wearing a killer outfit that makes you feel powerful and sexy. It’s that lingering glance across a room, a hand drawn through soft, fragrant hair, an alluring smile…These are subtle witcheries, and they are made up of psychological, verbal, and sensual components. Here are the top flirting techniques. Feel free to apply these in different scenarios, as warranted...
Date: 2008-08-20
Ah, it’s that wonderful time of the year when Witches are suddenly in vogue. A vast array of bewitching-themed items can be found in every store across the land. Houses and shops are decorated with orange lights, fall leaves, blooming mums, colorful gourds, pumpkins, and scarecrows. Oh, and of course, ghosts, Witches, and screeching black cats. In all the excitement of decorating and preparing...
Date: 2008-06-13
New Moon to First Quarter Moon
This first quarter moon phase occurs between the new moon and the seven days following. This moon rises in the morning and the crescent moon is seen as a thin curve in the western sky after sunset. Each night, the moon gains dimension and appears higher in the western sky, as the moon moves farther along into the phase.
Plant above-ground crops such as lettuce,...
Date: 2008-05-28
Midsummer, or the summer solstice is on or around June 21, the longest day of the year and the shortest night. Decorating ideas are seashells and starfish arranged across your altar or mantle. You could really be subtle and go Americana—use architectural stars and folk art in country colors of blues and reds. Midsummer is celebrated at my house by barbecuing, going to the pool, camping, or the...
Date: 2008-03-28
Herbal Beeswax CandlesHave you ever tried your hand at making your own herbal candles? Just think, specialty herbal candles you can create and imbue with your own positive personal power. Then you would have custom-made magickal supplies right at your fingertips. How cool is that? You can make herbal candles for healing, prosperity, affection, or protection.There is a simple way to do this, and...
Date: 2008-02-11
How to Enchant A Man is an entertaining and enjoyable guide into the world of loving enchantments, romantic spells, and women’s witchery. Designed for both single and married enchantresses, this is a fun and pleasurable book that invites you, the reader, into the world of personal improvement. Reclaim your feminine power, focus on your captivating abilities as a woman, and bring more romance, laughter, love, and magick into your life!
Date: 2008-01-02
Candles are a standard tool employed for just about any type of enchantment. The fantastic thing about candle magick is that it quickly and neatly combines the magick of color, light, and scent. Traditionally, candles have been lit to welcome the divine and to symbolize our connection with the powers of light and color. The act of lighting a spell candle is one of sacredness that then radiates...
Date: 2007-06-25
In my new book, Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick, I define a “Natural Witch” as a practitioner who intuitively senses the magick and the spirit inherent in all things. Natural Witches are practical, down-to-earth, and keep their magick personal by adding a little something extra to the spellwork. What’s the little something extra? It’s intuition. It’s the spark of their...
Date: 2005-07-01
My new book, Autumn Equinox: The Enchantment of Mabon, takes a fresh look at this “forgotten” Sabbat. This holiday is often overlooked by magickal folks, so right at the beginning of the book I dive into many of the questions that have confused ...
Date: 2005-03-01
When I wrote Cottage Witchery, it was a bit of a surprise, even for me. Initially I had another book project planned, but then this one popped up in my head one day — and absolutely refused to wait its turn. I jotted down a few ideas and promised ...
Date: 2004-11-08
Every day of the week is a magical day, Sunday through Saturday. Each of the seven days of the week has its own magical correspondences such as deity associations, colors, crystals, and herbs. Each individual day also carries its own bewitching ...
Date: 2004-08-16
As we roll into the last weeks of summer and anticipate the cooler days of autumn, an amazing amount of natural magick and garden witchery supplies become available to us. These materials can easily be found growing in the backyard Witch’s garden, ...
Cats, more than any other creature, have been linked to magick and Witchcraft over the centuries. The feline is a fascinating animal. Its history is full of divinity, mystery and enchantment. The Enchanted Cat is a captivating and practical guide to ...
Hello, it’s your friendly neighborhood Garden Witch. I’ve got a wonderful new book for you to dig into this year, and it’s popping up just in time for the gardening season. It’s entitled Herb Magic for Beginners. This newest book in Llewellyn’s For ...
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