The Crone: More Than Just an Old Witch The word Crone can bring up some pretty stereotypical pictures: an ancient woman with wild grey hair, a crooked nose, a black cloak and maybe a bubbling cauldron nearby. But in modern witchcraft, the Crone is something much more meaningful than an old woman who has collected
Rose Hips & Witchcraft: A Little Wild Magic When the roses have finished blooming and their petals have fallen, they leave behind something rather magical: rose hips. These bright red or orange berries are nature’s little reminder that a rose’s story doesn’t end when the flowers disappear. Rose hips have long been valued as a
Moon Magic: Dancing with the Moon The Moon has been inspiring witches, storytellers, gardeners, and stargazers for thousands of years. It seems to pull at the tides, brighten the night, and change its face every few days – so it’s hardly surprising that witches have long worked with its cycles. Moon magic is really about
The Magic in the Kitchen and Garden For a kitchen witch or nature witch, magic doesn’t always require a fancy altar, unusual ingredients, or a mysterious potion bubbling away in a cauldron. Sometimes, the magic is already growing in the garden – or sitting in the kitchen cupboard. Herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, and even
Magical Waters: A Witch’s Guide to Rain, Storms, Sun and More Water has a rather impressive résumé in witchcraft. It cleanses, carries, reflects, nourishes, transforms – and, depending on where you found it, it can take on a whole personality of its own. Modern witches often collect or create different kinds of magical water for
