Author: A Solitary Pagan
BLUE CALCITE
Blue Calcite radiates a tranquil vibration. It calms nerves, anxieties, and worries. It’s an excellent stone to use when recovering from something, be it emotional, spiritual, or physical. Blue Calcite facilitates physical healing by clearing negative emotions and encouraging rest and relaxation. Meditating with Blue Calcite can promote an optimistic point of view by helping one to see the perfect...
AMBER
A yellow-gold, fossilized resin with electrical properties, highly prized since prehistoric times and worn as jewelry to protect against witchcraft, sorcery and poisons. Only the pearl is older than amber in use as jewelry and amulets. Amber was heavily traded by the Phoenicians. The ancient Romans used it to cure headaches and throat infections and considered a phallus made of amber to be the ult...
FORAGING FOR MAGICKAL STONES
There’s nothing wrong with buying rough or tumbled crystals at a fayre or MBS event, but it’s worth asking whether such crystals have clean energy, as opposed to using sage smudges, moonlight or running water to cleanse the crystals. it may be easier (and cheaper) to collect your own stones rather than simply buying stuff from crystal traders. At least, you can then be sure about the origin of the...
TIGER IRON
Tiger Iron (mugglestone)A combination of Golden Brown Tiger Eye, Hematite, and Red Jasper, exhibits the metaphysical properties of its components as well as its own. The grounding power and circulatory affinity of hematite, the healing power and blood-cleansing abilities of red jasper, the energizing power and clarity inducing strength of tigereye as well as being considered powerful in its own&nb...
MEGALITHS
Large stone structures and groups of standing stones erected in places around the world and believed to have religious or sacred significance or be associated with pagan rites. The term megaliths means “great stones” and is derived from the Greek megas (“great”) and lithos (“stone”). Megaliths include any structure made up of large stones, but the term generally refers to those tombs and circular ...
FULL MOON MAGIC
Since the power of the Full Moon can be used to boost any type of magic, Herarrival is of major importance when it comes to magical work. It’s so important,in fact, that many practitioners actually perform a celebratory ritual to honor Herpresence. This ritual is commonly known as the Full Moon Circle or Esbat.Aside from paying homage to the Moon’s power, though, there’s a secondreason for the eve...
A FULL MOON RITUAL
Begin by purifying yourself and the ritual area in whatever fashion is normal foryou. Place the Element symbols in their appropriate Quarters. A white candle tohonor the Lady should be placed on the altar along with an appropriately scentedincense and any necessary ritual tools. Candles in a color appropriate to specificFull Moon energy may be added if you wish. For further information andcelebrat...
A MOON WITHOUT MAGIC
The Moon is often associated with magic, and its presence seems to influence our lives in subtle and powerful ways. However, there are about twelve times each month when the Moon’s energy appears to be absent. During these periods, the Moon seems to lack strength, energy, and magical influence. For practitioners of magic, these times are known as the Moon being “Void of Course.” To those unfamilia...
OCCASIONAL MOON PHASE MAGIC
The Moon holds a special place in magical practice, offering more than just its visible phases. While there are twelve months in a calendar year, the Moon actually completes thirteen cycles during this time. This means that, on occasion, a particular Moon phase will occur twice within a single month. When this happens with the Dark or New Moon, the second occurrence is known as the Black Moon. The...
FULL MOON
The Full Moon is widely regarded as the most potent and versatile phase within the lunar cycle for magical and spiritual practices. While it is a common misconception that the Full Moon’s energy is only accessible on the single night when the moon appears at its fullest, in reality, this period of heightened lunar influence typically extends across three days: the day before, the day of, and the d...
WAXING MOON
The Waxing Moon phase, associated with the Light Maiden, marks a time of growth and increasing light in the lunar cycle. This phase starts just after the New Moon and continues until the Moon becomes full. As the Moon appears larger each night, its energy also grows. This makes the Waxing Moon a suitable period for magical practices that focus on expansion, progress, or bringing new things into yo...
DARK OR NEW MOON
The Dark or New Moon phase is often discussed among magical practitioners, and opinions about it can vary. This phase marks the shift between the Waning and Waxing parts of the lunar cycle and is surrounded by both tradition and a sense of mystery. Still, there are a few points that many practitioners agree on. The Dark or New Moon happens when the Moon is not visible in the night sky, between the...