50 Common Pagan Myths is a series of articles designed to address a variety of myths concerning the Pagan religion. It will cover misconceptions held by the general public about Pagans, as well as misconceptions that people who are new to Paganism may have. It will involve topics of general…
We all want our spells to work out as planned, but sometimes they don’t. Today I’ll share some things with you that can amp up your spell’s magickal power and improve your chances of achieving your desires. 1: Write your own spell There’s nothing wrong with using a spell that…
Magickal correspondences are considered to be a very important to many magickal paths, but just how important are they? A correspondence is a connection between one thing and another. In magick, correspondences usually refer to the connection between various items and their spiritual energies. For instance, Green, four-leaf clovers, almonds…
Pendulum dowsing is a form of divination that uses a weight attached to a chain or string to provide answers to your questions. It’s an incredibly simple form of divination that anyone can learn to use to tap into their intuition and receive guidance. The first thing you’re going to…
Herb magic is both powerful and versatile. From carrying an herb in your pocket, to cooking with herbs, to burning herbs in a ritual, there are a wide variety of ways to use herb magick. Like most things in nature, herbs each have their own correspondences. Every herb is energetically…
Candle magic has been around for ages, and it’s by far one of the easiest and most accessible forms of magick that a person can use. Candle magic is also incredibly versatile, and can be as simple or as complex as the practitioner wants it to be. Candle magic is…
This week’s magical herb is thyme. Thyme has a natural, woody flavor and is very aromatic. A staple part of boquet garni and za’atar, thyme is used often in French and Mediterranean cooking. Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris Other Names: Common Thyme, Garden Thyme Gender: Feminine Element: Water Planet: Venus Sign:…
This week’s magical herb is tarragon. Tarragon has a subtle yet distinctive flavor. While not seen often in American kitchens, tarragon is part of “fines herbes” and is used extensively in French cooking. Latin Name: Artemisia dracunculus Other Names: Fuzzy Weed, French Tarragon Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Mars Sign:…
This week’s magical herb is sesame. Sesame seeds are basically bland, until toasted, when they become nutty, rich and wonderful. Commonly found stuck to American hamburger buns, they’re used expertly in Chinese and Japanese dishes. Latin Name: Sesamum indicum Other Names: Simsim Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Sun Sign: Leo…
This week’s magical herb is sage. Sage is highly aromatic with a pleasing, earthy flavor. Most often associated with Thanksgiving stuffing or sausage, sage is also widely used in Mediterranean cooking. Latin Name: Salvia officinalis Other Names: Garden Sage, Common Sage, Kitchen Sage Gender: Masculine Element: Earth Planet: Jupiter Sign:…
This week’s magical herb is saffron. The flavor of saffron is unique to the point of being nearly indescribable, and it has a potent aroma. Saffron was prized by pharaohs and to this day is possibly the most expensive spice on Earth. Latin Name: Crocus sativus Other Names: Saffron Crocus…
This week’s magical herb is rosemary. Rosemary has an interesting, rich, “piney” flavor and aroma. Rosemary is best known for its use in “poultry spice” but is commonly used in Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisines. Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Other Names: Anthos Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Sun, Mercury Sign: Leo,…
This week’s magical herb is peppercorn. Peppercorns range from mild and sweet to potent and spicy, and come in a variety of colors. Peppercorns are used worldwide and have even been used as currency. Latin Name: Piper nigrum Other Names: Black Pepper, White Pepper Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Mars…
This week’s magical herb is parsley. Parsley has a bright, rich and slightly bitter flavor. It’s one of the most commonly used garnishes anywhere. Parsley is a traditional component of bouquet garni, and is used all over the world. Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum Other Names: Garden Parsley Gender: Masculine Element:…