The amount of layers and various sentry points for a warding system are dependent on your individual needs. An individual who is sent frequent unintentional malefica may need more wards, perhaps of a reflective type, to deter these attacks. A cursin...

by Cornfed Witch - Nicho In the Northern Hemisphere, the thick of autumn is upon us. The leaves have not only turned from greens to fiery oranges, golden yellows, and rusty reds, but, in many areas, they’ve already been falling to the ground for a n...

Autumn evokes thoughts of fallen leaves, barren trees, foggy mornings, and rainy nights. It is a time of damp earth, of deep browns, vibrant oranges, and rich reds under gray skies as the days shorten into the dark half of the year. While often asso...

The colorful blossoms of spring are right around the corner, bringing with them far more than just natural beauty, pleasant fragrances, and a seasonal increase in bird and insect populations. Many spring flowers possess potent magical properties and...

The phases of the moon and the astrological sign the moon is in are deeply important to the PA Dutch for both agricultural work and healing. This traditional system of timing relies on the ancient law of macrocosm and microcosm: what happens in the ...

Spring creeps into Midwest, awakening much of the land's greenery from its slumber. The spring birds are returning, the flowers and trees will soon be blossoming, and the time for spring magic has arrived. For some spring has already come, as the 0...

Summer, typically associated with sunshine, rising temperatures, and plenty of outdoor activities, is a season abundant with powerful plant allies for magical workings. With delicious fruits that can aid in love and luck work, vegetables that are ri...

If you’ve spent any time walking the path of Scottish Folk Magic, the name Isobel Gowdie likely carries a heavy, spectral weight. Often called the "Queen of Scottish Witches" or the "Witch of Auldearn," Isobel isn't just a name in a history book—she...

There is a pervasive, modern myth that magic must be expensive, complex, or time-consuming to be effective. In truth, the most enduring forms of protection are often the simplest, rooted in the rhythms of daily life and the materials already at our ...

The figure of the Devil has evolved from a monolithic personification of evil into a multifaceted collection of archetypes. In contemporary occult discourse, these aspects serve as catalysts for liberation, transgression, and the reclamation of hidd...

The realm of the dead is often depicted as a cold dark place, sometimes even being wet. Making it's denizens cool fluid beings craving fire and the warmth of vitality. Chthonic entities, in my experience, are very reactive to warming offerings. Such...

Ewicher Yäeger is the sacred spirit of the Wild Hunt in Pennsylvania Dutch and Germanic pagan beliefs. There are several variations regarding the spelling of his name depending on the region, such as Ewich Jäeger, Ewicher Yeeger, and more. I first l...

Buschgroßmutter is a powerful tree Goddess, that is called upon for guidance, especially by Hexerei Practitioners and Germanic pagans. She was known throughout Germany, Austria, and later in America to some of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Known as Shrub ...

Feiermann or Feuermann (there's different spelling varying by region) are a type of fire elemental skeletal spirits that roam the countrysides of Germany and Pennsylvania. They are nocturnal and known to come out at night. They appear as fiery skele...

The Glatteis, also known as Ice Spirits or Ice Storm Spirits, were a type of elemental spirit known throughout rural Germany, and later in rural Pennsylvania to our family. Glatteis in Pennsylvania Dutch translates to smooth ice or glazed ice, addit...