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December 5, 2016

Rosemary

Rosemary is one amazing herb. According to legend, it was draped around the Greek goddess Aphrodite when she rose from the sea and the Virgin Mary was said to have spread her blue garments over a rosemary bush, turning the white flowers blue. It has been used throughout history as a decorative plant, as a cooking herb, as medicine and […]

Megan Kennedy Herbs & Botanicals 0 2 min read

December 1, 2016

Colours and Magick

Colour is an amazing thing. It speaks to our minds and bodies and shapes our emotions and moods. It can energise us or drain us, cheer us up or calm us down. In Wicca, we recognise this as a special type of Magick, and over time have come to understand the mystic properties of the shades that form the visible […]

Megan Kennedy Grimoire 0 5 min read

November 21, 2016

Pouch to Ward Away Nightmares

We all have nightmares from time to time, but reoccurring nightmares that begin to encroach on valuable rest can become a real problem. I suffer occasionally from bouts of nightmares, usually when I’m at my most stressed! But luckily I’ve found that crafting a spell pouch is a simple and effective way of keeping nightmares at bay. The physical size of […]

Megan Kennedy Apothecary & Magickal Recipes 0 3 min read

November 14, 2016

Spells for Uncertain Times

We are living in unprecedented times. Walking around with friends or at work, I hear bits and pieces of the same conversation. What will the world look like now? What will happen to us? What about the economy? What about…? Even people who usually avoid conversations about topics like politics, environmental causes and global health policy are left with uncertainties […]

Megan Kennedy Grimoire 0 4 min read

October 20, 2016

Lammas Seasonal Salad

This salad is great by itself but can also be added to a mixed lettuce to bulk it up. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 1 carrot, grated 1 corn cob, cooked and kernels removed 1/2 capsicum, finely diced (I use which ever colour is available) 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 small red onion, finely diced 2 sweet potatoes, roasted and diced […]

Tarah Apothecary & Magickal Recipes 0 24 sec read

October 17, 2016

The Boline

The boline (also spelt boleen, bolleen or bolline) is traditionally a white handled knife used for physical cutting within the circle and without. Pronounced bow-leen the boline is most commonly shaped like a small scythe with a steel double-edged blade, though a straight single-edged blade can also be used depending on personal preference. Unlike the athame which is reserved for […]

Megan Kennedy Sacred Tools 0 2 min read

October 14, 2016

Meditation Madness

You can’t even squint vaguely in the direction of the spiritual movement without stumbling across the grand concept of oneness with the universe known as MEDITATION. You sit quietly in your sacred space (read wherever you manage to find five minutes of peace from the outside world), close your eyes, calm your breathing, and allow your mind to close out […]

Anne Tait Grimoire 0 3 min read

October 7, 2016

Full Moon Releasing Rituals

Whilst it isn’t absolutely essential, choosing the right moon phase when working a spell or ritual can be highly beneficial to the strength of the magick. Full moons are great for working spells and rituals designed to help release anything in your life that no longer serves you. The idea is that as the lunar energies change during its phase […]

Anne Tait Grimoire 0 3 min read

October 3, 2016

How To Use A Pendulum

The pendulum is a popular tool for divining and dowsing and like all Wiccan or magickal tools, there are a few things to consider before using a pendulum. Here are a few tips to help you on your way to accurate divination with a tool that has been used for centuries. Step 1 – Obtaining a pendulum The first step […]

Megan Kennedy Sacred Tools 0 4 min read

September 30, 2016

The Great Pagan Recruitment Drive

Knock, knock… “Good morning mam, how are you today? Do you have a moment to talk about Pagan life and how it can benefit you?…” Okay so we don’t do that but imagine if we did. Somewhere along the way we seem to have been lumped with the undeserved label of “Satan’s Henchmen”. Perhaps a good old fashioned door to […]

Anne Tait Grimoire 0 2 min read

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