Tarot decks are one of the most common forms of divination today. In ancient Egypt, they had a form of card divination that eventually inspired tarot. While the exact origins of tarot for divination are unknown, in Italy they invented tarot decks…
Scrying is a slightly more controversial form of divination. Throughout history, mirrors have often been considered a portal to the spirit realm, a gateway to hell, even just an evil doorway. Because of these negative thought on mirrors, scrying with…
The term Grimoire comes from an old French word that referred to any text written in Latin. The new meaning is believed to date back to the medieval period when pagans were being persecuted. The books of herbal remedies, worship of gods and…
Lavender is often associated with relaxation due to its use in spas and diffusers, but there is a reason for that. In witchcraft, it is used to bring inner calm and relieve stress. Growing it yourself can bring luck and burning it can cleanse your…
Crystal grids come in all different shapes, sizes, and purposes. They are a guide to laying out crystals in a way that is most conducive to your intention. Often people will write down their intention and place it under the center stone. Each grid is…
War water has long been used as a curse of sorts. It is usually made in a sealed jar, using nails, moss, and water (optimally swamp water). Letting it oxidize for a week or so allows the nails to rust and moss to decompose, leaving you with a red or…
Red represents grounding energy, strength, passion, courage, lust, and charisma. Red appears in nature as fire, blood, roses, rubies, and more. In witchcraft, red is in no way a negatively associated color, however in other religions and cultures it…
Orange represents energy, success, opportunity, and ambition. Orange is the color of embers and sunrise/sunset. Because of this, the color signifies fresh beginnings and opportunities. It might be used in a ritual when looking for a new job or…
Yellow signifies vitality, joy, hope, and optimism. Deities in Ancient Greece had yellow robes which made it an unpopular among early christians. Within nature, yellow is present in sunlight, sand, corn, flowers, etc. The sunlight feeds the earth,…