The word Hex was initially used to describe any spell within witchcraft, however over time it has evolved. A hex, in modern terms, is similar to a curse. It is using your practice to place some form of harm onto another person. The common…
While coriander is a common kitchen herb, it has properties that make it appealing to witches. It can be used for protection, but more commonly it is associated with love. Used in teas, rituals, or even as incense, coriander is frequently used to…
Nettle, or stinging nettle, is a very common warding and protection herb. It is also used in ritual to bring strength and avoid complication. The plant itself is a very defensive plant, it protects itself with its "stingers" and because of that it is…
Nightshade has had many different uses throughout history, but has been present in many different cultures for thousands of years. Its most common use has been as a hallucinogenic drug, but due to its toxicity it has also been used as a toxin. It has…
Witches grass gets its name from its resemblance to a witches broom. Medicinally, it has previously been used to treat UTIs and jaundice. Nowadays, it is used to bring luck and remove obstacles from your path. It represents happiness and positivity.
Clear quartz is mostly used in energy work. It has no specific associations, but can intensify and regulate energy. Similar to selenite, it can be used in cleansing because of this. Due to this, it can also be used to replace any other crystal in a…
Also referred to as "the ancient herb", rosemary has been used by religious and medicinal practitioners for thousands of years. One of the most common uses, from ancient greeks to Hamlet, was using it to aid in hearing loss. Nowadays, rosemary's most…
Satanism has a few different interpretations. The Church of Satan was founded in the 60s and involves worshipping satan as he is portrayed in the Christian bible. Today, The Satanic Temple is much more popular. TST does not worship satan, they are an…
Paganism is an umbrella term for many paths of spirituality that involve polytheism and some form of nature-based practice. Wicca is a form of paganism, but many other forms are less rigid in their requirements.
Wicca is a structured, religious practice with certain paths and rituals, but many pagan witches forge their own path and practice in a very individual way. Wicca was largely popularized in the 1950s, mostly in the United States and the United…