Author: A Solitary Pagan
Tiger Eye
Tiger Eye is recognized as a stone that supports harmony and balance. It is often used to help release fear and anxiety, and to encourage decisive action. Many people use Tiger Eye for insight, as it is believed to promote clear thinking and good judgment, unclouded by emotions. Some traditions also associate Tiger Eye with good luck and protection from negative influences. Historically, Tiger Eye...
Blackberry Cobbler
2 1/2 C Fresh blackberries, washed1 C Sugar1 C Flour2 t Baking powder1/2 t Salt1 C Milk1 Stick of butter, meltedStir together just the berries and sugar in a large bowl and let it sit out for 25-30 minutes. This will bring out the juices of the blackberries so that they can be sweetened up by the sugar.After about 20 minutes, you should turn on the oven to about 375º and start preparing your batte...
The Pendle Witches
On August 20th 1612 ten people convicted of witchcraft at the Summer Assize held in Lancaster Castle went to the gallows on the moors above the town. Among their number were two men and a woman in her eighties. Their crimes included laming, causing madness and what was termed “simple” witchcraft. In addition to this some sixteen unexplained deaths, many stretching back decades, were laid at their ...
Silver Colour Magick
Silver is a color often associated with illumination and reflection. It is traditionally linked to feminine energy and the moon, symbolizing cycles, mystery, and emotion. Many believe that silver can enhance communication, intuition, and psychic abilities. It is also thought to encourage patience, perseverance, compassion, and a balanced perspective. Silver is sometimes used as a guide for self-re...
MARIGOLD.
Marigolds are herbaceous plants, some perennial, some annual, of the Asteraceae family, the blooms made up of many tiny florets. They are native to North and South America but are popular garden plants throughout the world. Some of the more popular cultivated varieties are Mexican Marigold Tagetes erecta and French Marigold Tagetes patula. History and Folklore The Latin name Tagetes comes from the...
INCENSE/HERB HONEYSUCKLE
General Information Honeysuckles are shrubs or vines with opposite oval-shaped leaves and their signature sweet-smelling tubular flowers. The flowers contain sweet nectar, but the fruit is poisonous. There are more than 100 varieties of Lonicera, about a dozen of which are used medicinally History and Folklore The sturdy stems of honeysuckle have been used to make rope as far back as the Bronze Ag...
Cedar Wood the Magick of
Cedar Wood Magickal Properties Cedar wood has a long history of use in various cultures, where it is often linked to myth, symbolism, and spiritual practices. In many magical traditions, cedar is associated with the elements of Fire and Earth, representing transformation and grounding. Some sources describe cedar as carrying predominantly male energy, which is thought to contribute qualities such ...
Ravens & Crows in Mythology
In Celtic mythology, the warrior goddess known as the Morrighan often appears in the form of a crow or raven or is seen accompanied by a group of them. Typically, these birds appear in groups of three, and they are seen as a sign that the Morrighan is watching—or possibly getting ready to pay someone a visit. In some tales of the Welsh myth cycle, the Mabinogion, the raven is a harbinger of d...
Neroli
Neroli essential oil exudes an entrancing citrus aroma with slightly spicy, bittersweet undertones. The oil is rendered from the white blossoms of the bitter orange or Seville orange tree. It takes one ton of hand-picked flowers to make a scant quart of oil, so it is quite valuable and expensive in the essential oil trade and can provide for a luxurious incense experience. Neroli oil can reli...
Gray Colour Magick
In witchcraft, correspondences and associations are the threads that weave your practice together. They help you connect with the energies of the world around you, guiding your rituals, spells, and meditations. For example, the element of water is often linked with the direction west and the planet Moon, all of which are associated with intuition, emotion, and the subconscious. Magical tools like ...
Witches have not received good publicity
Witches always end up to be the bad guys in television shows, movies, and books. But witchcraft is not evil. It is a religion and way of life. It is the craft with only the utmost respect for Mother Nature. They may possess supernatural abilities and can perform rituals that are out of the ordinary but they are not what the society pictures them to be. If you are one of those that believe in the w...
Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Wisdom, money, fruitfulness, and prosperity. Invokes the healing energy of the deities. Provides magickal help for overcoming dependencies & addiction. Associated with Candlemas and Beltane. Carry, wear, or use as incense to attract abundance. Masculine. Planet….Mercury. Element….Air. Deities: Attis, Mercury, Thoth, Hermes Money, Prosperity, Wisdom. Use oil, wash, or incense to anoint mag...