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Fork: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

DVD Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

Dog Biscuit: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

Cheese Grater: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

Beltane Fire Incense

Beltane is a time to celebrate fire and fertility. Blend this fiery incense mix for use in your rituals and ceremonies.

Calculator: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

Buttons: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

Beehive: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

Battery: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

Arrow: Household Magic

Did you know you can use non-magical items from around your house in magical workings? Lets take a look at some of the ways our readers have suggested using an arrow in spellwork and ritual!

5 Mistakes New Pagans Make - and How To Avoid Them

Wondering about some of the common mistakes that new Pagans make? Here are some of the five most recognizable - and what you can do to avoid making them yourself!

How to Create Sacred Space

Many people love the idea of sacred space - but how can you create your own sacred space in your everyday life? Here are some tips on how to make any area a bit more magical.

Gods and Goddesses of Healing

There are many gods and goddesses associated with healing. Take a look at this list, and welcome the deities of health and wellness into your magical practice and ritual.

How to Make Pagan Prayer Beads

In many magical traditions and religious paths, the use of beads can be a meditative and magical exercise. Why not assemble a set of beads that holds meaning to you, and use it in your ritual practice and workings?

Magical Crystals and Gemstones

Are you interested in using crystals and gemstones in your magical workings? There are literally hundreds of stones out there to choose from, but which ones you opt to use will depend on your intent. Select crystals and gemstones for use based upon their correspondences, or attributes, and you won’t go wrong. Here are a list of some of the most popular crystals and gemstones used in magical workings and rituals, as well as ideas for how you can incorporate them into practice.

Pagan Decorating Ideas

Are you a Pagan who'd like to add some signs and symbols of your beliefs into your home's decor? It's not complicated - use some very basic ideas and incorporate your gods and magic into your home.

Spell Tablets

Spell tablets, or curse tablets, were found in several classical cultures, and were a staple of Roman and Greek "low magic." Find out what a spell tablet was for, and learn how you can make and use your own.

Religious Freedom Watchdog Groups

Wondering about some of the religious freedom advocacy groups that keep an eye on our legislators in America? Let's talk about some of the watchdog organizations that work to protect your religious freedoms.

Pumpkin Candles

Everyone loves candles, and with Samhain coming you can make your own candles out of small pumpkins and squashes. Learn how to do this fun and easy craft in just a few steps.

Sew an Elemental Altar Cloth

The four classical elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water are significant in many Wiccan and Pagan rituals. This easy-to-sew altar cloth celebrates the four elements, and can be used to represent each of them on your altar during ritual. Make your own elemental altar cloth by following these simple steps.

Celtic Tree Months

The Celtic tree calendar is based upon thirteen lunar months. Each is named for a letter in the Celtic alphabet. Learn about the thirteen tree months, and how they are used in magical workings.

How to Make Pokeberry Ink

Want to make your own ink to use in magical workings? Try the toxic but lovely pokeberry, which blooms around Mabon each year!

What are the Seven Chakras?

In many metaphysical disciplines and forms of energy work, practitioners utilize the concept of chakras to work with the body and soul. It is believed, in many traditions, that an imbalance in a particular chakra can cause physical, emotion, and spiritual distress. Let's look at the seven chakras, or energy vortexes, of the body, and see how they can impact our lives.

How to Swap Your Magical Items

Got a bunch of magical items you never use anymore? Your friends probably do too - why not organize a magical swap meet to help re-home some of your goodies? You might end up with some awesome new stuff in the process.

Lammas Cornucopia

Put together this simple cornucopia celebrating the early harvest of Lammas.

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