Author: A Solitary Pagan
The Descent of the Goddess
In this world, the Goddess is seen in the moon, the light that shines in darkness, the rain bringer, mover of the tides, Mistress of mysteries. And as the moon waxes and wanes, and walks three nights of its cycle in darkness, so, it is said, the Goddess once spent three nights in the Kingdom of Death. For in love She ever seeks Her other Self, and once, in the winter of the year, when He had disap...
Confidence and Beauty Spell
Natural pearl or rose quartzOil that represents beautyOn a Friday during a waxing moon, hold the pearl or quartz in your dominant hand and anoint in the oils while saying Beauty lies so deep within meLike a pearl enclosed in painLift the lid and see the lightAnd join the world of love againSee it sparkle, see it shineAs I will it, it will be mine Keep the pearl or quartz on your person and repeat ...
Spell for a Medicine Boost
This spell is designed to help charge your medication to make it work better. You are just giving your meds a magical boost. Always take all meds as prescribed. If you need a higher dose, this spell will not strengthen it to that degree. You will need to get prescribed a higher dose. This spell just gives it a little extra push for the day — ~Materials~ Your medicationRosemary or juniper incense (...
Entering the Fairy Ring
Do you dare enter the fairy ring? For thousands of years, the sudden appearance of a ring of mushrooms was a sure sign of otherworldly presences. These rings would seemingly appear overnight, or travel from one location to another, with no clear rhyme or reason. If you dare to enter a ring, many myths warn you will die young. You also become invisible to the mortal world, unable to escape the ring...
Aid with Speech Charm
Materials SodaliteClear QuartzClovesBasilWhite rose petals (optional)A tiny envelope (you can make this yourself)White or blue stringInstructions Put the sodalite, clear quartz, cloves, basil, and rose petals into the small envelope.Tie a blue or white string around the envelope.(Optional) Draw a rune or sigil onto the envelope to help with speech.Carry the envelope with you whenever you need help...
Anti-Depressant Jar
Jar to ward off depression. You will need: A jar (larger, the better)Fresh (or dried) Bay Laurel herbFresh (or dried) chamomileFresh (or dried) RosemaryDried mint leafsFresh Lavender Mix all these herbs together in the jar. Every morning, wake up, pick up the jar, shake it three times, and kiss it. Pro tip: this can be used for another person too. Simply say the purpose for the jar, and their name...
Two-For-One Moon Wish Jar!
You’ll need: A jar with a good, sealing lidWaterSalt (about a teaspoon to a tablespoon should work)Glitter, sequins, anything that catches light, in any color you wantFill your jar most of the way full of water, add the salt, glitter, sequins, anything else you’re adding to your moon wish jar, and seal it up! To use it for Moon Wishing, find a place in or near your home where you have a good view ...
Draconic Path and the Draconian Path
This post briefly explains the difference between the Draconic Path and the Draconian Path.The Draconic Path has recently gained a following. More and more people seem to be interested in this path. However, there is often a confusion between the terms Draconic and Draconian , so I will briefly explain what each one means. Keep in mind that these are basic overviews, if either one interests you, I...
Dreams of Apparitions
These dreams involve people who are dead, whether you know the person or not. The prevailing theory is that in some form, some aspect of that person is actually communicating to you through your dream. Apparition dreams may or may not be purely symbolic, but all apparitions come specifically to convey a personal message. This personal message may not be for the dreamer, though. It is common, for e...
THE ANCESTORS ARE CALLING
”The ancestors are calling you. These are your ‘spirit families’ and guardians from the deep, eternally-bound past. The ancestors gather around you, perhaps straddling many native cultures, traditions, communities and civilisations. Your personal spiritual timeline – how your soul has reached across lifetimes and millennia – can be reflected in the shimmering faces of the s...
The Witching Hour
Witching hour, also called devil’s hour, in folklore, the time at night when the powers of witches and other supernatural beings are believed to be strongest, usually occurring at midnight or 3:00 AM. The term also has a modern colloquial meaning that refers to a time of unpredictable or volatile activity, such as the unsettled, colicky sleep of infants or the final hours of stock trading. The ass...
Samhain. Ritual:
Solstices are the extreme points as Earth’s axis tilts toward or away from the sun—when days and nights are longest or shortest. On equinoxes, days and nights are equal in all parts of the world. Four cross-quarter days roughly mark the midpoints in between solstices and equinoxes. We commemorate these natural turning points in the Earth’s cycle. Seasonal celebrations of most cultures cluster arou...