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We all have a team of guiding energy helping our soul in this lifetime and beyond. Your spirit guide team may consist of angels, ancestors, saints, ascended masters, goddesses, animals, and crystals. Crystals, like plants and trees, have spirit. They are alive with energy. This aliveness is why so many people are drawn to crystals and how crystals can lend to our healing. There are six crystals that are called the Spirit Crystals, and every soul has a connection to one of these six. The six Spirit Crystals are amethyst, citrine, clear quartz, rose quartz, smoky quartz, and prasiolite (also known as green quartz or aventurine). Each Spirit Crystal is connected with an archetype, which ...
Cunning Folk and WisewomenThe magical history of Britain and Ireland is an ancient and rich tapestry of influences and as old as the hills themselves. From the earliest times, our lands were marked with stone circles and sacred enclosures where the spirits were honoured and wisdom sought, to the secret holy wells and springs where once our native goddesses were revered and worshipped. Rivers and trees, hilltops and caves; each have always held their own spirits, and our relationship with these beings has endured through the centuries. Long before modern Wicca (which emerged in the 20th century), these lands already had a rich magical tradition; it varied from place to place but none the ...
If you've ever tied a ribbon around a homemade doll or whispered a wish into a bundle of herbs and cloth, congratulations—you've already tapped into the ancient art of poppet magick. Poppets are magical dolls used to represent a person, intention, or energy. Far from being just folk remnants or Halloween tropes, poppets are powerful tools of manifestation, healing, protection, and personal empowerment. In my book Dollcraft: A Witch's Guide to Poppet Magick & Haunted Dolls, I dive deep into the rich and versatile world of doll-based spellwork. But today, let me take you on a quick journey into what poppets are, how they work, and why you should absolutely be making one. What Is ...
Trauma is an elusive foe. It hides in the body, making it tricky to recognize—mainly because it often is not what people think it is. Many believe trauma results only from major events like a fire, a terrible accident, or a natural disaster. However, the truth is that trauma happens when the body perceives a threat or senses danger—whether real or imagined. Everyone has experienced these sensations at some point. The panic might hit when you realize you may have left the stove on or the sinking feeling from a hard-to-read email at work. These moments leave a trace. Each time your body encounters a perceived danger, it stores that experience as a marker of harm and builds a ...
