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If you're like most Americans, you know a little about the Salem witch trials and you have a theory about why they happened. For the last 332 years, people have debated how and why the people of the Massachusetts Bay Colony could have embarked on a witch hunt in the spring of 1692. Nuanced, evidence-based theories abound—but so does misinformation. Here are the 9 most common misconceptions about the Salem witch trials, so the next time someone mentions Salem, you'll be prepared! Before we start, let's set the stage. In January of 1692, two young girls in Salem Village began having inexplicable fits, crying out in strange voices and complaining of phantom pains. After about six ...
In my latest book for Llewellyn, The Hedgewitch's Little Book of Crystal Spells, I discuss all different types of crystals and their uses. For those who have followed my work, you will know that I love rainbows, and, combining my love of both crystals and rainbows we create a powerful potent resource for healing. Rainbows are not only beautiful to see but also incredibly healing. The rainbow, with its seven colours of energy, can flow into us and heal those areas of our bodies that need extra power. Each one of those colours represent parts of the body and their associated illnesses, and when combined with a specific corresponding crystal, the healing power of the rainbow is ...
When you think of a stereotypical Sagittarius, probably the image that comes to mind is someone boisterous, loud, enthusiastic, and passionate. (Hello, it's me.) We express ourselves very strongly, even those of us who may be more introverted in nature. Sometimes, though, our off-the-cuff, uncensored expressions may be detrimental to our relationships with other humans, mainly when we don't stop to think before we open our mouths. We can be offensive, hot-headed, unnecessarily argumentative, or unhelpful drama queens. As a Sagittarius, I am certainly guilty of all of those things, and I've had to learn some techniques to rein in my over-the-top tendencies so I can keep my relationships ...
Witches all over the world have embraced the houseplant craze as a way of rewilding their homes and their practice. Houseplants are an easy way to meet Mother Nature halfway and, while no substitute for a walk in the park, can go a long way in helping us remain connected to the spirits of the wild. In my new book Houseplant HortOCCULTure, I dive into the magical characteristics of over one hundred of the most popular houseplants as I explore the unique work of developing a spiritual relationship with a living plant. I talk about everything from how to keep them alive to how we can work with the unique rhythms and cycles of living plants as a form of potent magic. In this article, I'd like ...
