You may question whether whisky is a magic word. And that means you don’t drink Scotch. As for the spelling—no less a source of propriety than the NYTimes makes the difference between whisky (produced in Canada, Scotland, Japan) and whiskey (produced everywhere else.) Whisky, the word, comes from Gaelic uisge beatha meaning water of life. By law, it has to be aged at least three years to be called Scotch. A quick education—Scotchology 101. A single malt is whisky produced […]
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If you are looking for voodoo dolls, zombies, and black magic, you’ve come to the wrong place. Voodoo (voudou, Vodou, Vodun) is probably as ancient as civilization in Africa, making the belief system that is Voodoo at least as old as Christianity. It came to the Western Hemisphere with the slave trade and is still practiced in the Caribbean, the southern U.S., and many other regions around the world. Voodoo has nothing to do with Satan. In fact, Voodoo shares […]
My jaw ached. So did my ribs. “Ye almost had him.” Ian pushed another Guinness toward me. The lads set their pipes aside, and strummed their guitars. The pub was warm and noisy. “I’ll crack his noggin next time.” “Why do you two fight?” “He’s a Campbell!” “So?” “I’m a MacDonald.” “So?” “Three-hundred years ago, Campbells killed my kin.” “That’s the reason?” Campbell sat nearby. Blood ran down his shirt and onto his kilt, I noticed with satisfaction. The bartender […]
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 […]