The word unicorn is from Latin uni meaning one and corn meaning horn. It’s been in our language with its present meaning since at least the 12th century. The mythical beast is depicted in European folklore as a goat or horse-like animal with one spiraled horn in the middle of its forehead. Before that, unicorns were described, not in mythology, but in natural science collections. They live at the edge of the wild and are difficult to catch. You have […]
Salt is a crystal and like all crystals it carries an electrical charge. Salt holds energy. It doesn’t increase it or disperse it—it just neutralizes it. This is why salt is used for protection or banishings. It’s also often used to create a magic circle—keeping energy inside the circle and preventing outside disturbances from penetrating the circle. Place salt in small dishes on the hearth or in important areas of the home to keep out bad energy. The thing is, […]
Roses are used magically in love potions, of course. Roses of any color are associated with Venus, water, and all aspects of the goddess. Specific colors of roses have different uses. Pink is for first love or friendship, red is for passion and lust, white is for peace as well as love, and yellow is for joy and happiness. Rose oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve anxiety and promote a peaceful and loving attitude. You can drink rose tea […]
Quartz (SiO2 Silicon Dioxide) is one of the most common elements on earth. Rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, blue quartz, brown quartz—quartz in these and many other colors can be found all over the world. Brazil and Arkansas have the best quality quartz deposits. In magic, quartz is a jack of all trades, often called the Master Healer and the Universal Stone. Used predominantly for protections and healing, quartz is believed to amplify energy and aid in spellwork and psychic endeavor. […]
“You were a stupid kid,” said Uncle Beauregard. It was the same every time. Comforting, really. “When we got lost in that cave,” he chuckled. “I sat down and waited to be found while you ran around crazy. When we locked ourselves in the basement, you clawed out the window. I saved my strength.” I nodded. “Wasted energy! You’d pretend to throw me in the dungeon and I’d just nap while you tired yourself out. You’ll never get anywhere like […]
Poppet comes from the Old English popet meaning a small doll or person which, inevitably, came from a Latin word pupa for girl. It can also refer to a small and dainty person. Poppet is a chiefly British term of endearment, especially for young girls. Somewhere around the 13th century, poppet also came to mean a doll or image used in witchcraft. In witchcraft, poppets could be fashioned in the image of a person. The idea was that according to […]
