Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a series of manmade rock formations located in Wiltshire, England, which dates back to 2500 BC. During the centuries, Stonehenge has cultivated diverse symbolisms and meanings. Since it’s discovery, its purpose has been a mystery. Read more »

Voodoo

Voodoo is a monotheistic religion with many traditions and rituals. Common sects of Voodoo are Haitian and New Orleans. Voodoo is the predominant religion of Haiti, while the New Orleans practice of Voodoo is sporadic and mostly solitary. The religion of Voodoo calls their god, Bondye; he is all-powerful and all knowing. Read more »

Druids

Druids are priests or priestesses. Most Druids were Celtic and believed in many deities. Druids practiced a pagan religion and believed most of their spiritual power came from nature. They gathered in the dense foliage and woods to gain strength and honor their gods. Druids passed along their knowledge orally and as a result mostly non-druids have documented their religion. Read more »

Sorcery

Sorcery is the power to cast magic and is a subjective term. Sorcery has been called black magic, occultism, sex magic, and witchcraft. Sorcery is commonly associated with wizards and wizardry, but witches, Wicca, shamans, or solitary individuals not linked to any sect often practice sorcery. Read more »

Elixirs

Elixirs are a liquid mixture designed for a specific purpose of use. Elixirs may or may not be used for spiritual purposes. Elixirs are stronger than potions. Often the terms are used interchangeably, potions are also liquid but their intended use does not have the degree of severity that an elixir does. Elixirs are used to cast out demons from the home, rid an individual of demonic possession, mental illness, insomnia, bad dreams, or an array of protective uses. Read more »

The pentagram

The Pentagram is a star with five points centered inside a circle. It is sometimes drawn with a man; arms and legs outstretched covering each point of the star. For such a simple symbol it has continued to cause great controversy. It is the interpretation of the symbol that causes the disturbance. Some view the pentagram as a symbol of evil; others view it as a valid religious symbol, while others view it as a symbol of mythology. Read more »

Warlock magic spells

Warlock magic spells are cast by men. Warlocks are male witches. The spells they cast carry the same significance of witch (female) spells, with a focus toward the masculine instead of the feminine. Warlocks cast spells of protection, guidance, or for yearly rituals/holidays. While witchcraft has been associated with women, warlocks (male practitioners of witchcraft) have a presence in the craft. Read more »

Spells from the real book of shadows

Spells from the real book of shadows cannot be purchased from the local bookstore. The book of shadows is a compilation of personal spells, chants, lists of herbs and other miscellaneous information that an individual uses for the practice of witchcraft. Originally, the book of shadows received its name when witches were persecuted for their craft. The witch used the Theban alphabet to code their writings. When the book was discovered the mystique of the coded words only added to the witches persecution. The books became known as the book of shadows. Read more »

Witch and warlock names

Witch and warlock names are an important initiation in becoming a witch. Some would argue that the witch does not choose the name instead the name chooses the witch. The name that a witch or warlock chooses is the label they will wear when they contact the spirit world, cast spells and engage with other witches/warlocks. The moniker holds tremendous power over their ability to succeed with the spirit realm. The wrong name could deplete their power in these areas. Read more »

Medieval witchcraft

Medieval witchcraft was practiced primarily to control the cycles of nature, cure disease or prevent death. The medieval witch practiced openly as they were not aware they were going against convention. Innocent in their witchcraft rituals, the medieval witch was an easy target for persecution. Read more »