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About Me

I'm Nicho, a 30-something witch walking the crooked path for over 19 years. My journey began in the folk magic of the Ozark Mountainsβ€”where bones speak, herbs heal, and every charm carries a story. That early grounding pulled me toward the deeper currents of European shamanic traditions and the fierce, earth-bound wisdom of Southern conjure.

Over time, my practice rooted itself in the ancestral threads of Germanic Paganism, the structured depth of Quareia, and the hearthcraft of Strega. But above all, I walk the path of the Red Thread Traditionβ€”a spirit-led, folkloric current of witchcraft where curse and cure live side by side, and where the witch is accountable to the land, the dead, and the Devil at the crossroads.

I serve as High Priest of the Coven of the Sacred Oak, sister to Coven of the Blessed Lady. Beyond the circle, I'm a Reiki Master in the Usui lineage and Holy Fire reiki, and a lifelong student of folk herbals, graveyard lore, and the hidden histories of witchcraft that never made it into books. i hold a 4th degree in Strega, a adept (equivalent to 3rd degree) in Quareia , and a third degree in the Red-thread Tradition of American Folkloric Witchcraft-as well as volunteer as a Pagan Chaplain for the us army pagan services.

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Speak with the Trees: Dendromancy & Leaf Divination
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...
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Autumn Allies: Charms, Spells, Divination, and Plant Magic
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...
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Spring Magic: Flowers, Omens, & Divination
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...
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The Astral Clock of Braucherei: Moon Phases, Zodiac Signs, and Planetary Hours in PA Dutch Tradition
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 ...
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Spring Magic: Herbs, Spells, & Charms for Cleansing & Prosperity
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...
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Summer Plant Alrune Allies for Spells & Divination
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...
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Isobel Gowdie by artist, Julia Jeffrey.
The Craft of Isobel Gowdie: A Look at Scottish Folk Magic in the 1600s
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 bookβ€”she...
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Protection Through the Everyday: Simple Methods for All
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 ...
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The Many Faces of the Adversary: Archetypes of the Devil
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...
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~Feeding Fire to the Dead ~
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...
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Ewicher Yaeger, The Eternal Hunter, Protector Spirit of the Pennsylvania Dutch
Ewicher YΓ€eger 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 JΓ€eger, Ewicher Yeeger, and more. I first l...
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Shrub Grandmother Ancient Tree Goddess of Germany aka die Buschgroßmutter
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 ...
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Feuermann the man on fire
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...
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The Frost sprites
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...
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trotterkopf the quick devil
Trotterkopf is a powerful, feared supernatural entity, known throughout Pennsylvania Dutch communities. The first written mention of him is in The Long Lost Friend, in a written charm to help ward him off. Trotterhead, being a Drude, is known for hi...
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Note: This is one of my methods of poppet creation for wax dolls. It's not the only way. It's just one of my personal preferences. You're welcome to use it, adjust it, etc. as is comfortable for you. I like to create my wax dolls using a central pe...
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Belly of stones greed in their bones.
Greed is a curse unto itself, and this spell turns that malice back onto a person whose greed is harming the people around them. Make or acquire a cloth poppet. You’re going to be stuffing the poppet, so make sure it’s a decent size, with plenty of ...
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The oak meditation
Seat yourself on a chair or on the floor. If you sit on a chair, make sure your feet are flat on the floor. If you are sitting on the floor, make sure you have your feet arranged so that they are not crossed at the ankles as this inhibits energy flo...
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Mapping Your Inner Home
: β€œ Objective: To discover and strengthen your connection to your inner home, a place of emotional and spiritual refuge. Instructions: Β 1. Find a Quiet Space: Begin by selecting a quiet and comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. Sit or lie ...
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THE SPIDERWEB SPELL (A Binding)
 For here is a spell that shall cause mischief to befall another, and well may he rue the day that he crossed your path with ill intent.  Gather now from all corners of your chamber, all the cobwebs that you can muster and place them in a ...
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A Ritual to Elevate the Troubled Dead
stone roseAncestor elevation is a sacred practice that is done to help the soul of a dead family member who was troubled or angry or depressed in life, perhaps doing harmful things to themselves or others, perhaps never able to live a happy life du...
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One Spirit, Two Horns:-the WitchFather
The spirit I follow wears two hornsβ€”but they are not alike. One bends and twists like blackthorn in winter, gnarled as a serpent wound in sleep. The other rises sharp, straight as ashwood, a taper of flame. These are not ornaments. They are the ma...
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Channeling the Elements in Witchcraft: A Foundational Arte
Witchcraft does not rule the elements. It listens. It learns. ItΒ asks, and sometimesβ€”when the wind is right and the will is trueβ€”it is answered. Magic does not move in straight lines. It curls like smoke, roots like vine, flows and flickers and stir...
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