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August 8, 2019

Imbolc in Australia – Honor Brigid And Celebrate The Return Of The Light

Imbolc (or Oimelc) heralds the end of winter and the seasonal shift towards spring.  It is sacred to the Goddess Brigid and is sometimes confused with Candlemas, the Christian festival celebrated on February 2nd.  In the north it is traditionally celebrated on February 1, while here in the southern hemisphere, Imbolc traditionally falls on August 1.  This is the Feast […]

Courtney Stark Sabbats & Celebrations 2 4 min read
May 3, 2017

My Samhain Traditions

Traditionally, Samhain is celebrated by our cousins in the northern hemisphere from the 31st of October to the 1st of November. Down in the southern hemisphere however, our seasons are offset by 6 months, so we do things around the 30th of April to the 1st of May instead, marking the end of the harvest season, and the transition into […]

Megan Kennedy Sabbats & Celebrations 0 2 min read
May 3, 2017

Vehicle protective spell

Though many of us do it on a day-to-day basis, driving can be a treacherous activity. Between misdirection, road rage, upkeep and maintenance, driving is often a stressful component of everyday life. It’s costly too, especially if you encounter the bad luck of having your car broken into, vandalised or even stolen. Coupled with safe driving, this spell not only lends protection […]

Megan Kennedy Grimoire 2 1 min read
January 23, 2017

A Candle Spell for Confidence

Confidence ebbs and flows, often in ways we can’t control. Sometimes commitments overshadow our outlook, causing confidence to deteriorate. Other times, we are affected by the unkind words of others. We can even feel down on ourselves without a particular cause! Regardless of the reason, we all need a little boost sometimes. This spell is great for when your confidence […]

Megan Kennedy Grimoire 0 2 min read
January 16, 2017

Where does the Word Witch Come From?

What we do know is what is found in writings of people from the early years and we can see how words change over time by comparing these writings. However there is much debate about where the word Witch actually stemmed from. I am not going to delve too deep into the etymology of where the word witch came from […]

Tarah Grimoire 1 3 min read
January 16, 2017

A spell to shift bad habits

Everyone knows that New Years is a great marker for starting afresh. While the night itself is often celebrated with festivities and partying, the first months of the year make for a great opportunity to move past aspects in our lives that could be holding us back. Taking the time to look inward and evaluate the goals we intend to […]

Megan Kennedy Grimoire 0 3 min read
December 27, 2016

Moonstone

Moonstone has been one of my favourite gemstones for as long as I can remember. I have always felt drawn to it, and often will keep a moonstone pendant or stone on me throughout the day. It’s not only a beautiful and varied stone, but an incredibly versatile one. In ancient history, the Romans believed moonstone was the solidified shards […]

Megan Kennedy Grimoire 0 2 min read
December 19, 2016

Making your own sigil

Sigils are, in the most basic sense, personal symbols that are imbued with the magick and intentions of the user. Much like ancient runic alphabets, sigils have many uses and can be inscribed into objects or tools of magick, worn as amulets or given as gifts. However, unlike established magickal alphabets, sigils represent a goal or word that is connected to […]

Megan Kennedy Grimoire 0 5 min read
December 12, 2016

Celebrating Christmas as a Pagan

With Christmas right around the corner it can be a confusing and isolating time for some pagans especially those that are new to their path. Many feel they can’t celebrate Christmas with their loved ones and nothing could be further from the truth. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not the Pagan police, nor am I the Christmas police. […]

Anne Tait Grimoire 0 3 min read

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