Author: A Solitary Pagan
New Witches Guide
Becoming a witch is a deeply personal journey, and more often than not, a solitary one. Despite what you may hear from others, there is no single way to become a witch. It’s important to learn at your own pace, take what resonates with you, and set aside what you’re not ready for. Trust yourself, set your own goals, walk your own path, and most importantly—enjoy the journey. (pause) Choosing your ...
Spells for beginners
You might be surprised to learn that almost everyone has performed a spell at some point in their life, even if they didn’t realize it. Think about making a wish as you blow out birthday candles, sending dandelion seeds into the wind, or tossing a coin into a wishing well. If you’ve done any of these, you’ve already experienced your first spell. Every spell begins with a wish, a hope, or a longing...
Spell work preparation
Spell work preparation is a deeply personal and meaningful part of any witch’s practice. Before beginning spell work, many witches engage in rituals to cleanse themselves and their space, ensuring that only positive energy is present. Common cleansing methods include bathing in salt water to purify the body, burning sage or incense to clear the air, and using sound—such as bells or singing bowls—t...
The Elementals
The Elementals are very ancient nature sprits; they are forms of energy which represent the Elements Earth, Air, Fire and Water, believed to be the building blocks of all life. To witches they are likened to a bridge they are the guardians or gatekeepers of all natural knowledge and they exist throughout the elemental realm, but sadly when they come to us they remain outside our visible light spec...
Crossing the Vale.
A Vale in its simplest form is nothing more complicated than a doorway, on one side you have life and on the other you have death. It is believed by many that this literal doorway to the world of the dead only becomes accessible when the Vale is at its thinnest during the time of Samhain also known as the Day of the Dead or All Hallows Eve. During Samhain, people traditionally wear masks so they a...
Shadow Creatures
There is a silent darkness that is attached to witchcraft and a subject that is very seldom talked about within the witchcraft community, seen by few and dismissed my many, known commonly as shadow creatures. These dark lifeless figures are often seen within the shadows, usually in an open door way or corridor just watching you while you sleep. You may also know them as either watchers or guardian...
Separatio
Separatio is a very, very old entity that exists in the gap between the light and the darkness. This entity is neither good nor evil and has no true form with any discernible features. They are very rarely seen and only through the corner of the eye, they move very quickly and then disappear making you doubt what you saw. If you are a practising witch or your lifestyle choice is let’s say negative...
Hell Hounds
Throughout time mankind has always told tales about a black furred, red eyed beast seen on the darkest of nights in the near vicinity of either graveyards or cemeteries, it is said that seeing one is a death omen. Hell Hounds are believed to be mystical creatures or are they? Among other things they are commonly known as the guardians or the servants of Hell, however they have been seen by nearly ...
Demon Witchcraft
Rarely heard of, never spoken about and practiced only by witch who has nothing to lose or live for. It is said to be the most deadly of all the dark crafts. Rituals & spells like Evocation, summoning, possession, life sacrifice and self harm are favoured by this witch and there only goal or purpose in life is to be possessed by a Demon in the hope to become a Demon. A word of warning to my fe...
Resurrection Spells
Resurrection Spells. Among the many mysteries of witchcraft, few are as shrouded in legend and caution as the resurrection spell. (pause) This spell, whispered about in ancient grimoires and forbidden texts, is considered by many to be the most difficult and perilous working a witch could ever attempt. Throughout history, tales of resurrection have appeared in cultures across the world—from the my...
Witches Poppet
Voodoo Magic concept. Voodoo doll studded with needles with pierced rag heart on pentagram and around burning candles. Spooky or eerie magical esoteric ritual, black and white photo. A witch’s poppet is made as representation of a particular person that has generally wronged or crossed paths with a witch at some point in time; there primary use is for the witch to perform revenge spells on althoug...
The Witch’s Knot
The Witch’s Knot, also known as the Witch’s Charm or Magic Knot, is comprised of four interlocking vesica piscis shapes. The knot can also be found with a central circle. The vesica piscis is a shape that is the intersection of two circles with the same radius, intersecting in such a way that the center of each circle lies on the perimeter of the other. The name literally means the ...