Now the Earth retreats into darkness as we enter the dark half of the year. The darkness has a special energy of its own which aids in magical work. This spell draws upon the subtle energies found in... Read more

10-27-09
Color of the day: Red
Incense of the day: Bayberry

In ancient Egypt, petting cats was akin to prayer. The feline persuasion was perceived to have empathic qualities not found in other... Read more

None of us are exempt from sorrow and grief; and mourning takes its own time and its own path. For a spell to honor our sorrowful heart, gather a black candle and a silver candle, special items to... Read more

In Soctland, the New moon was honored as the start of a new cycle, and people kept a silver coin in their pocket that they turned three times when they first saw the new crescent Moon, known as... Read more

Two notable events occurred on this day: in 1692, five women were hanged in Salem, Massachusetts, accused of being Witches; and in 1848, the Women’s Rights Convention began in Seneca Falls, New York.... Read more

Color of the day: Blue
Incense of the day: Ivy

Prayer cups are rarely used these days, but they produce powerful magic. First, you’ll need a tea or coffee cup and saucer. Wash and bless your cup and... Read more

The end of October and beginning of November host a cluster of related holidays honoring the dead and other incorporeal spirits. Many Pagan traditions feature occasions for honoring specific... Read more

The world changed forever on this day in 1945 when the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
The initial blast killed 75,000 people, and thousands more died later from... Read more

Color of the day: Yellow
Incense of the day: Parsley

Historians have calculated that in the whole of human history there have been only twenty-nine years of global peace. The only way to achieve... Read more

The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan 65 years ago today, ending World War II. The blast killed 75,000 people and many thousands died afterward from fire and radiation... Read more