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2019-02-22T02:23:26+00:00

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Bewitching Birch… A Tree of Many Magicks, and the Devil

Last updated on: February 22, 2019 at 2:23 am By Raven Wood

The Paper Birch is often one of the first species to reestablish itself after a forest fire, which is kinda ironic knowing some of the darker folklore of this magickal tree. Read more

2018-12-05T16:17:05+00:00

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The children all know that it’s time to dread, when in place of “sugarplums” it’s Krampus instead.

Last updated on: December 5, 2018 at 4:17 pm By Raven Wood

Krampus is traditionally seen in folklore pictured with chains or bells he lashes about, birch branches to swat naughty kids, and a basket strapped to his back to carry the wicked little children away, for the purpose of drowning, eating, or transporting them to Hell...... Read more

2018-10-31T15:23:30+00:00

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Spirit Conjuring for Samhain

Last updated on: October 31, 2018 at 3:23 pm By Raven Wood

Spirits as we know have not faded away into the grave yards, in it's stead is quite the opposite. There are numerous sightings and interest paid to spirits, especially during this time of Samhain. And so is the way in which to conjure them... This then be a witches way ~ Read more

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2018-10-29T03:18:55+00:00

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Horns and Antlers and All Hallows Eve…..

Last updated on: October 29, 2018 at 3:18 am By Raven Wood

The season of the Dark One's decent to the Underworld at Samhain brings us visions of antlers, bones, and horns, being more prevalent now in our artwork, and pictures of the season. Antlers and horns have become symbolic to pagans and shaman alike, their ancient artwork revealing spiritual guides and entities.... Read more

Traditional witchcraft

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2018-10-09T15:44:36+00:00

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How a Wood Witch Prepares for Samhain

Last updated on: October 9, 2018 at 3:44 pm By Raven Wood

Samhain, or All Hallows Eve, will soon be upon us. Bringing with it all it's rituals, spell work, and celebrations. This be the time then, to prepare for the dark season holiday, and end to the Pagan year. For me there is much to do... Read more

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2018-09-11T06:36:51+00:00

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Tarot and the Ways of the Witch

Last updated on: September 11, 2018 at 6:36 am By Raven Wood

The lore of the connection between the Tarot and the Witch becomes more apparent in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Read more

2018-07-20T16:18:46+00:00

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The Witch and the Wild Rose

Last updated on: July 20, 2018 at 4:18 pm By Raven Wood

The wild rose can be a truly positive force in our life, just like so many magickal plants, but what can heal, can also hex... and the rose is no exception. Read more

Traditional witchcraft

Wood Witch

2018-06-01T15:05:05+00:00

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Lovely Light-hearted Lilacs

Last updated on: June 1, 2018 at 3:05 pm By Raven Wood

Plant lilacs around your home to keep at bay those who might intend to do harm. Or place freshly cut stems in a vase as a way to prevent malevolent spirits or entities from hanging around. Read more

Traditional witchcraft

Wood Witch

2018-04-28T06:42:38+00:00

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May Day is on the Way, and With it the Fae…Working with the Fae ~

Last updated on: April 28, 2018 at 6:42 am By Raven Wood

May is when I sense their return....The woods are wild again, and the Fae...some of the wildest of the wood. Read more

2018-04-06T20:24:45+00:00

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Spring Time…. Spirits await in a Witches Wood

Last updated on: April 6, 2018 at 8:24 pm By Raven Wood

For many Spring's arrival brings budding trees, springtime flowers, and warmer, sunny days ahead. A bit diverse from my frozen wood. Read more

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