The witch's broom, coming from the old English word besom, means "one made of twigs." Throughout history, a broom was commonly called a besom until the word broom became the universal term. They were primarily used by women in the household to clean spaces of dust, dirt, and anything else that may have entered the home or its grounds. Today, they are still used in this practical way, alongside witches who use them as wards of protection and symbols of a well-tended home.
White, the color of fresh snow and new beginnings, resonates with purity, cleansing, healing, and positive energy. In physics, it holds all the other colors within it - this grants it the power to enhance the qualities of any other color being used in a ritual. It is a fundamental element in many magical traditions and rituals. Here are three way to incorporate white magic into your practice:
Red, the color of fire and passion, pulsates with vibrant energy. In magic and rituals, it's a potent force associated with love, desire, strength, courage, and action. Let's explore three ways to incorporate the magic of red in your daily life and/or practice.
Blue, the color of twilight skies and calming oceans, holds a powerful place in magic and rituals. It's a versatile hue that can be harnessed for tranquility, wisdom, communication, and protection. Let's delve into three ways you can incorporate the color blue into your life and/or ritual practices.
Imbolc: the midpoint between the Winter and Spring Solstices, a time of returning warmth, and the purview of the Celtic goddess Brigid. We begin to come out of the darkness of winter into the sunlight of spring, life starts to grow, and hope buds out of the cold stillness. It is a time of clearing, cleansing and imagination. Below you'll find 5 easy ways in invite the energy of Imbolc into your home and life.
I'll say it outright: no home is complete without candles. They're cozy, warm, inviting, magical, beautiful and comforting. However, once the wick burns out and the candle is spent, many people toss them away`- I don't about you, but I always wished I could reuse those beautiful holders and deliciously scented wax. After a bit of research, it turns out there are plenty of ways to give your favorite candles a second life!
Ok, I'm officially a convert to Stainless Steel jewelry. The handmade jewelry world focuses so much on gold and silver, but stainless steel outperforms both in nealry all categories.
Have a gorgeous trinket dish but nothing to do with it? We've got a few options for how best to use a small decorative dish this holiday season. We used our set of Oyster Shell Dishes from Alison Brooke Designs. They're hand-decoupaged and gilded in gold. While they're pretty enough to display on their own, we wanted to give you a little inspiration on other possible ideas for how to use the dishes.
In symbolism the Sun, as the sustainer of life, represents vitality, energy and optimsim. The Sun also burns continuously, never running out of fuel; therefore, it represents wealth and abundance. People often wear jewelry with representations of the Sun to remind them of the joy possible in each moment, and to foster motivation or creativity.
Browse the 8 handmade rings below to find the perfect version of a Sun ring for yourself, and be reminded of the joy and abundance available to you 🌞
What's so special about these compact, baking soda-and-salt-packed spheres? No longer limited to a sphere shape, bath bomb makers have unleashed their imagination in both shape and ingredients. Many have turned to magic, witchcraft and astrology for design inspiration.
Below are the top 10 occult-themed bath bombs we've ever seen. Their shapes, ingredients and ingenuity drive them to the top of the occult bath bomb list.
