Tag: witchcraft
Why Witch Hunts are not just a Dark Chapter from the Past
Whether in Macbeth, Harry Potter or Hansel and Gretel – witches have a long tradition in literature and film, often celebrated as strong, independent women, or portrayed as the incarnation of evil.
Legends of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, is a city known for its unique culture, music and food, but intermingled among the arts and history of the city is an array of urban legends, with some dating back as far as the city's founding.
Wreath for Ostara
In this video we craft a wreath to decorate your altar or door for Ostara. Celebrate with spring flowers, pastel colors, and colorful eggs. Let’s do some Magical Crafting.
Rupaul's Drag Race Winner Jinkx Monsoon Makes Her Broadway Debut
Christina Ruffini sits down with Jinkx Monsoon at the historic Stonewall Inn and talks to the RuPaul's Drag Race winner about her broadway debut, gender identity and coping with fame.
What is the Evil Eye?
The evil eye is a supernatural belief in a curse, brought about by a malevolent glare, usually given to a person when one is unaware. The evil eye dates back about 5,000 years.
The Art of Witchcraft - Secret Knowledge
Artist Lachlan Goudie presents a highly personal documentary, inspired by his father, in which he investigates why witches have cast such a powerful spell over generations of artists.
Hecate: Goddess of Witchcraft and Necromancy
HEKATE (Hecate) was the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. She was the only child of the Titanes Perses and Asteria from whom she received her power over heaven, earth, and sea. Hekate assisted Demeter in her search for...
Travel Alters
A variety of travel altars and how to create them. What to focus on. They are super easy and fun to create.
Best Things to Do in Salem, Massachusetts
Did you know that Salem, Massachusetts is one of the oldest and most historically significant towns in America and that in 1692 a Witch Trial was held there that resulted in the executions of 20 alleged witchcraft practitioners?
Voodoo vs. Hoodoo: What’s the Difference?
If you are into magic, witchcraft, and/or faith healing, you’ve undoubtedly run across Voodoo and Hoodoo. But are you aware that these two belief systems are completely different from each other even though they may, at times, look like the same thing?
1612: The Disturbing Witch Trial That Shook Britain (The Pendle Witch Child)
This is the story of the most disturbing witch trial in British history and the key role played in it by one nine-year-old girl. Jennet Device, a beggar-girl from Pendle in Lancashire, was the star witness in the trial in 1612 of her own mother, her broth...
What is Wicca?
It was developed in England during the first half of the 20th century and was introduced to the public in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil servant. Wicca draws upon a diverse set of ancient pagan and 20th-century hermetic motifs for its the...
What Is Paganism?
Paganism is a term first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism or ethnic religions other than Judaism.
Kiki Rockwell - Same Old Energy
History repeats. History repeats. History repeats.
How to Make Black Salt
This salt can be used in your magical workings to protect your home, purify and cleanse a space, and to break bad luck.