Author: A Solitary Pagan
Other Witches Tools
Depending on the tradition, the coven, and/or the individual Witch, variations and additions to the tools described above may be used in ritual and spellwork. For example, some Witches use a sword in addition to, or in place of, the ritual knife. However, swords can be impractical for indoor rituals due to their size and are not as easily obtainable as knives, and so are less commonly used. A staf...
The Broom in Witchcraft
Perhaps the most common (and commonly misunderstood) symbol of Witches and Witchcraft in popular culture, the broom has been part of Witchcraft and other pagan lore around the world for centuries. The sacred broom is not necessarily used in the formal Witches ritual itself but is often used to sweep energetic clutter from the ritual space beforehand. The bristles don’t actually have to touch the g...
The Wand in Magick
The wand is a symbol of Fire and should be placed in the South of the altar. The wand is sometimes represented by a spear. Both the wand and spear, like the athame and sword, are male symbols. The spear, another Fire symbol, is not used in magick, except occasionally in the form of a sharpened stick in sacred sex rites, when it is plunged into the cauldron or the chalice as a symbol of the sacred ...
Babylonian Devil trap
Babylonian Devil trap A terra-cotta bowl inscribed with charms or magical texts to drive away evil. Babylonian Devil traps were common between the third to first centuries b.c.e. and sixth-century c.e. They were adopted by captive Hebrews. The bowls were inverted and buried under the four corners of the foundations of houses and buildings. Their magic was believed to protect against an assortment ...
Pagan Crafts: How to make a Set of Worry Dolls
Worry dolls are commonly used in Central America by children, but this doesn’t mean that adults can’t use them too! The legend states that if you tell one of your worries to each of your worry dolls before you go to bed, then place the dolls under your pillow and continue to sleep with them there, then by the time you awake in the morning, the doll’s will have taken your troubles away (or at least...
Pagan Crafts: How to make Spell Protection Boxes
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...
Pagan Crafts: Witches Inspiration Jar
The purpose is to bring on inspiration. For creativity. Items you will need: 1 mason jar1 small crystaldried orange peels, two thirdsdried mint one third2 drops orange oil1 drop mint oila square piece of black cotton fabrica rubber bandorange fabric paint or orange acrylic paintorange ribbon Note: The color orange is the color of creative energies. The shading of how dark or how light the orange i...
Pagan Crafts: How to make a Sacred Salt Jar
This is not only great to have for oneself, but it makes a nice gift to someone special if you happen to know what scents they like or stones they like. Since what you put into it is “yours”, it is like giving a part of yourself, too. This mixture is excellent to charge stones in and to “simmer energies”. I’ve had mine blended for years now and it has actually become quite powerful in itself. Once...
Pagan Crafts: How to make a Simple Besom
Collect handfuls of plants to use such as: YarrowCedarJuniperFruit tree sprigsOak tree sprigsBirch or ash sprigs Bundle plants together and tie, cut ends together. The bundle may be Tied to A Branch if a longer handle is desired. Use the broom to sweep away Negativity And to sweep your magic circle clean.
Witches Good Luck Sachet
Supplies needed: 1)small bag or panty hose… 2)vanilla incense 3)frankincense 4)items to go into sachet. Here are some items for good luck. Acorns, jade, four leaf clovers, parsley, cloves, gold, silver, copper, hickory nuts, rabbits foot, red hair, Image’s of rainbows.. 5)sea salt 6)matches or lighter 7)wand A) Sitting by your altar light the frankincense and in a complete circle clockwise directi...
Making Coloured Sachets For Rituals
Making sachets for rituals is very simple. If you are good at sewing, fold a rectangle of cloth and stitch the sides together, using a running stitch. Alternatively, just place the herbs in the centre of a square piece of cloth, gather the corners together and tie them with three, six or nine knots. The colour of the cloth should be appropriate to the healing need. For a sachet to carry with you, ...
Make Your Own Besom
While it’s easy to just buy a broom, it’s also pretty easy to make one of your own out of different types of wood. Although the items that follow are for the more traditional style of besom, you can use nearly any types of branches available to you. You’ll need: A four-foot length of ash or oak for the handle. Thin branches of birch for the bristle part (you can substitute a woody herb like mugwor...