Author: A Solitary Pagan
How to make Spell Protection Boxes 2
Protection Box You will need: heather,sage, pine or cedar incensea boxwhite wrapping papera sprig of ruea holly leafa tiger’s eye beada piece of dragons blood resinScotch tapea pen with red ink Light a stick of heather, sage, pine or cedar incense. Hold the box over the smoking incense to thoroughly saturate it with the scent. Hold the herbs, bead, and resin in your hands. Charge them with energy,...
How to make Spell Protection Box 1
Spells are cast by constructing a spell box, which are enclosed altars or tableaux. In general, a spell box is filled with power items necessary to achieve a goal, although you should follow directions given for specific spells. It may be a cumulative spell done in increments: items are gathered one by one and added to enhance the power of the box. Sometimes a special box lends itself to a magical...
Ritual Soap Spheres 2
Here are some suggested blends for different magical intentions. Feel free to customize these recipes to suit your own needs and preferences. Isis Soap Combine 3 parts Myrrh, 2 parts Frankincense, and 1 part Lotus Bouquet. This blend is ideal for use before any Egyptian or Isian ritual, and can also be used to enhance spiritual awareness. For an extra layer of symbolism and fragrance, you may subs...
Ritual Soap Spheres 1
Ritual soap spheres are a beautiful and practical way to infuse your magical practice with intention, energy, and sensory delight. These handcrafted soaps are not only functional for cleansing the body, but also serve as powerful tools for ritual baths, spellwork, and spiritual preparation. By creating your own soap spheres, you can tailor the ingredients, scents, and energies to your specific nee...
Blackthorn The Magick of
Blackthorn, or Prunus spinosa, is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to Europe, western Asia, and parts of northwest Africa. It is easily recognized by its dense, tangled branches armed with long, sharp thorns, and its small, oval leaves with finely serrated edges. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, Blackthorn bursts into a profusion of delicate, five-petaled white flowers, creating a strikin...
England Was Pagan Before Christian 8 The Hypocrisy of Some Christian Beliefs
While Christianity has often preached compassion, forgiveness, and love for one’s neighbor, history reveals moments when these ideals were not upheld by its own institutions or followers. The very faith that taught “love thy neighbor” was, at times, used to justify violence, exclusion, and persecution—especially against those who held different beliefs or maintained older traditions. For example, ...
England Was Pagan Before Christian 7: Conditioning from Birth The Shaping of Belief
In the centuries that followed, Christianity became not just a faith, but a powerful social institution that shaped every stage of life. From the moment of birth, individuals were often conditioned—sometimes gently, sometimes forcefully—into Christian beliefs and practices. Baptism, usually performed in infancy, marked a child’s formal entry into the Christian community. This ritual was not merely...
England Was Pagan Before Christian 6 The Witch Hunts and Suppression of Paganism
As Christianity became firmly established, the Church sought to enforce religious conformity and eliminate practices it deemed heretical or pagan. This effort reached a dark climax during the witch hunts, which swept across England and much of Europe from the late medieval period into the early modern era. Accusations of witchcraft were often directed at those—especially women—who maintained folk ...
England Was Pagan Before Christian 5: Continuity and Transformation
This blending of traditions created a unique spiritual landscape in England, where ancient customs lived on, sometimes hidden in plain sight. Folk rituals, seasonal celebrations, and respect for the land continued, even as their outward forms changed. For example, the maypole dance, once a pagan fertility rite, became a village celebration of spring. The practice of wassailing, originally a blessi...
England Was Pagan Before Christian 4 Adopting and Adapting Pagan Traditions
As Christianity spread, it did not erase the old ways overnight. Instead, many pagan customs and traditions were adopted or transformed to fit the new faith. For example, the festival of Yule, which celebrated the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun, was merged with Christmas, the birth of Christ. The tradition of decorating with holly, ivy, and mistletoe—plants sacred to the pagans—became ...
England Was Pagan Before Christian 3 The Introduction of Christianity
Christianity first arrived in Britain with the Romans around the 2nd century CE. Some local people adopted the new faith, but after the Romans left in 410 CE, much of their influence faded. A more organized effort to spread Christianity began in 597 CE, when Augustine of Canterbury arrived with the support of Pope Gregory. The strategy focused on converting local rulers, with the hope that their p...
England Was Pagan Before Christian 2 Pagan Customs and Traditions
The pagan calendar was filled with festivals marking the turning of the year—Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Samhain. These celebrations honored the cycles of nature, the fertility of the land, and the changing of the seasons. Bonfires, maypole dances, and the gathering of sacred plants like mistletoe and Anemone were common features. Many customs, such as decorating homes with greenery at midwin...