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2017-10-16T15:22:56-04:00

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The Arcane Art of Halloween Decorating

Last updated on: October 16, 2017 at 3:22 pm By Coby Michael Ward

Halloween decorations are part of the magic of the season, I love seeing the diverse ways that people decorate and celebrate this festive holiday! Read more

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2017-10-15T14:12:11-04:00

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A Blessing from Land, Sky and Sea

Last updated on: October 15, 2017 at 2:12 pm By Coby Michael Ward

On my mother's last day in St. Petersburg the two of us joined in a beautiful and simple blessing of flowers and scented smokes, asking the spirits of land, sky and sea to purify us and gift us with a blessing in exchange for our offerings. Read more

2017-10-07T16:57:11-04:00

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Exploring a New Pagan Community-St. Petersburg Florida

Last updated on: October 7, 2017 at 4:57 pm By Coby Michael Ward

This is the first article Ive written since moving to Florida on October 2nd 2017. There is so much that St. Petersburg, FL has to offer for the Pagan and magical community as well as Pagan vacationers. Read more

Florida Pagan Gathering

2017-09-20T09:51:40-04:00

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Fort Wayne Pagan Pride Day-Poisoner’s Apothecary Workshop

Last updated on: September 20, 2017 at 9:51 am By Coby Michael Ward

This article is a recap of the workshop that I led at Fort Wayne Pagan Pride Day! The workshop discussed esoteric herbalism utilizing the nightshades. Read more

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2017-09-16T12:57:37-04:00

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The Autumnal Equinox on the Poison Path

Last updated on: September 16, 2017 at 12:57 pm By Coby Michael Ward

For Green Witches the Equinoxes are the perfect time for plant alchemy, a balance of the lunar and solar spheres give added force to the verdant operations of botanical sorcery. Read more

2017-09-04T23:06:16-04:00

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Contemplating Consciousness

Last updated on: September 4, 2017 at 11:06 pm By Coby Michael Ward

As spiritual seekers we usually begin our paths contemplating the nature of our existence and what happens to our spirits once we no longer occupy a physical shell. However, the trappings of magic and spirit work can divert us from working with the closest spirit of them all-our own. Read more

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Devil’s Breath: A Trick of the Nightshades

Last updated on: August 29, 2017 at 6:39 pm By Coby Michael Ward

The Nightshade Alkaloids The plants traditionally associated with witchcraft have shared infamous reputations and prominent places in myth since antiquity. They have been used in politics, medicine, and magic by diverse groups throughout history. There are four plants within the same group that are quintessential to the lore of the witch. Belladonna, Henbane, Mandrake, and Thorn Apple; are the most commonly mentioned in myth and medicine. They belong to the genus Solanaceae and the family Solanum; commonly known as Nightshades. ... Read more

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2017-08-20T13:31:11-04:00

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The Peculiar Powers of Poison

Last updated on: August 20, 2017 at 1:31 pm By Coby Michael Ward

The peculiar powers of poison are many and diverse. They have been used creatively throughout history in politics, warfare and witchcraft. Read more

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2017-08-07T09:01:48-04:00

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Materialism, Impermanence, and Originality in Modern Witchcraft-Poisoner’s Apothecary

Last updated on: August 7, 2017 at 9:01 am By Coby Michael Ward

Have modern practitioners allowed too much importance to be placed on obtaining magical objects and working tools? Have modern witches become collectors of occult paraphernalia, hording their treasure trove like a greedy dragon? What happens when those objects are taken away? Read more

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2017-07-31T22:17:58-04:00

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The Green Harvest of Lammastide-Poisoner’s Apothecary

Last updated on: July 31, 2017 at 10:17 pm By Coby Michael Ward

Not all practitioners of magic observe the eight sabbaths that make up the Witch's Wheel of the Year. From a plant based practice we are able to follow the local cycles of the flora that surround us on a daily basis. Read more

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