Author: A Solitary Pagan
What is Death Witchcraft: How Does it Differentiate from Necromancy?
How Does it Differentiate from Necromancy? Necromancy comes from the Greek words nekrs (“dead body”) and mantea (“divination by means of”). Literally, it means speaking to the dead through divination. Most necromancers receive insights about the past, present, or future through the dead. Necromancy is part of death witchcraft, but it isn’t all of that path. Death witc...
What is Death Witchcraft:
Death witchcraft can be defined as working with and honoring spirits of the dead (ghosts, ancestors) as well as the power of death itself (endings, resurrections). Death witches reflect upon the concept of death, come to terms with their own death, and work through spiritual deaths in our lives. We also communicate with the dead regularly. Many of us heal and help the dead, and in return, th...
Unlocking the Magic: A Solitary Pagan Witch’s Guide to Spell Work
So, you’re curious about casting spells solo as a pagan witch? Let me tell you, solitary spellwork is one of the most magical ways to connect with your own energy and the world around you—no coven required. First up, I like to set the mood. This could mean lighting a candle, burning a little incense, or playing soft music. Creating that sacred space is totally personal—do what feels magical for yo...
The Enigmatic Life of a Solitary Witch
Deep in the heart of an ancient forest, whispers of magic entwine with the wind. She is a solitary witch, a weaver of spells and secrets, living in harmony with the whispers of the wild. Her home, a quaint cottage cloaked in ivy, breathes with the pulse of the earth. Inside, shelves overflow with jars of herbs, each one holding a story, each one a piece of her soul. With the dawn, ...
Poppy Power: Magic, Myths & More!
Poppies, with their vibrant blooms and fleeting beauty, have captivated humankind for centuries. Native to the Old World, these members of the Papaveraceae family are instantly recognizable by their papery petals and distinctive seed pods. From delicate pastels to fiery reds, poppies paint fields and meadows with splashes of color, their presence signifying the arrival of warmer days. Beyond their...
Kitchen Herbs for Witches: Anise
Planet: Mercury/Jupiter Element: Air Main magickal uses: Contacting other planes, divination, love, passion, preventing nightmares, protection, psychic development, psychic protection, purification Other magickal uses: Clairvoyance, cleansing, consecration, fertility, gain, good luck, happiness, money, weddings Lore: Paul Beyerl attributes anise to Mercury and Apollo, and suggests that it be part...
Kitchen Herbs for Witches: Basil
Planet: Mars Element: Fire Main magickal uses: Consecration, divination (esp. about love), exorcism, fertility, fidelity, good luck, happiness, harmony, love, money, passion, peace, prosperity, protection, psychic development, psychic protection, purification, strength, success, tranquility Other magickal uses: Clairvoyance, commanding, courage, dragons, grieving, hatred, honesty, Imbolc, initiati...
Kitchen Herbs for Witches: Caraway
Planet: Mercury Element: Air Main magickal uses: Fidelity, love, memory, passion, preventing theft, protection, retention, sensuality Other magickal uses: consecration, fertility, gain, honesty, keeping secrets, peace of mind, weddings
Kitchen Herbs for Witches: Celery seed
Planet: Saturn/Mercury Element: Earth Main magickal uses: Psychic development Other magickal uses: Beauty, divination, fertility, love, passion
Kitchen Herbs for Witches: Cinnamon
Planet: Mercury/Sun/Mars/Uranus (take your pick!) Element: Air/Fire Main magickal uses: Clairvoyance, consecration, divination, energy, good luck, love, money, passion, peace, prosperity, protection, psychic development, success Other magickal uses: communication, happiness, harmony, healing, inspiration, knowledge, meditation, purification, spirituality, tranquility, wisdom Lore: Paul Beyerl sug...
Kitchen Herbs for Witches: Cloves
Planet: Sun/Jupiter Element: Fire Main magickal uses: clairvoyance, divination, exorcism, keeps away negative forces, love, memory, money, passion, peace of mind, protection, psychic protection, purification, stopping gossip Other magickal uses: cleansing, friendship, psychic development, release, spell-breaking Lore: Cloves were originally grown in China, and made their way to Europe in the fourt...
Kitchen Herbs for Witches: Coriander
(also called Cilantro) Planet: Mars Element: Fire Main magickal uses: love Other magickal uses: clairvoyance, divination, fertility, gain, health, keeping secrets, passion, peace, protection, retention, weddings (also called Cilantro) Planet: Mars Element: Fire Main magickal uses: love Other magickal uses: clairvoyance, divination, fertility, gain, health, keeping secrets, passion, peace, protecti...