Date: 2009-10-05
Scott Cunningham's posthumous Book of Shadows has now been released, reminding us all of Scott's dedication to the Craft and to solitary Wicca. But for those close to him, no reminder is necessary. Donald Michael Kraig, Carl Llewellyn Weschcke, Raven Grimassi, and Merilee Bigelow share their memories of Scott Cunningham.
Date: 2008-09-10
Adept: One who is skilled in the art of magic. Amulet: An object worn or carried to bring luck or to attract certain vibrations or people. Anaphrodisiac: An herb that cools the passions. Aphrodisiac: An herb that acts as a sexual excitant. Athame: The sacred knife of the Witch, black-handled and often engraved with magic symbols. Balefire: An open-air fire, a bonfire lit for magical...
Date: 2008-07-15
One of the questions I receive frequently via email and when I give workshops and lectures is “Where are the more advanced books?” The answer is a bit complex, because it deals with both economics and people’s understanding of magick. First, many people think that what they see in novels, TV, and movies is an expression of the reality of magick. Fake magick in fiction is used to help advance the...
Date: 2008-05-07
Plants have long been called upon to provide glimpses of the future. This form of divination, termed botanomancy, uses plants in innumerable ways: they’re placed beneath the pillow to create prophetic dreams; are sown and observed as they grow; are used as pendulums; and are tossed into water, air, or fire. Plants seen unexpectedly are responsible for a wide range of omens, especially those...
Date: 2008-03-28
In honor of the June 26th birthday of one of Llewellyn's most beloved authors, the late Scott Cunningham, we have included two spells from his book Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic.
A TREE SPELL
When you have found a tree to work magic with, take a large leaf, a charcoal-tipped stick, a piece of flexible vine or natural-fiber cord, and a dime to the tree.
Sitting beneath it,...
Date: 2007-11-26
Scott Cunningham wrote about so many different topics that it’s easy to find spells and rituals to cover just about anything. As we come to Thanksgiving and the end of the year, reflect on the magick of Scott Cunningham and the power of Wicca in the kitchen with Donald Michael Kraig.
Date: 2007-03-19
Ice is a formidable tool to be used in magick. It has many inherent properties that can be utilized in divination and in magickal workings. Water is the only mutable element, and ice holds specialized properties of its own. Enodia Black offers valuable insight into a little-explored and highly valuable topic.
Date: 2003-08-01
Hoodoo History Once upon a time, we were Africans, involved in a unique lexicon of beliefs, lore, stories, and customs designed to help integrate us into an environment filled with plants, animals, elements, and a complex array of spirits. With ...
