Folklore & History

Travel through the fascinating history of witchcraft, herbal traditions and magical folklore. From ancient customs and legendary figures to historic witch trials and forgotten superstitions, these articles explore the stories that continue to inspire modern practitioners. Discover how beliefs have evolved through the centuries and how they still shape today’s magical traditions.

Witchcraft Symbols and Their Meanings: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

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A pentacle scratched into a candle. A crescent moon hanging from a necklace. A strange symbol carefully drawn inside a Book of Shadows. A spiral carved into stone. Symbols are everywhere in witchcraft. They appear on altars, jewellery, candles, Tarot cards, ritual tools and spellwork. Some have histories stretching back thousands of years. Others belong […]

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What Does It Mean If You Keep Seeing Crows or Ravens? Spiritual Meaning, Symbolism & Folklore

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You look out of the window and there it is: a raven perched on a nearby roof. Later, another crosses your path. The following morning, you hear the unmistakable call of a crow before you’ve even stepped outside. After a while, you may begin to wonder: Why do I keep seeing crows or ravens? Does

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What Is Samhain? History, Traditions & How to Celebrate the Witches’ New Year

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As the leaves turn golden, the evenings draw in and the air carries the scent of autumn, many witches and pagans begin preparing for one of the most significant festivals of the year: Samhain. Often called the Witches’ New Year, Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half

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What Is Green Witchcraft?

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Green Witchcraft is a path of magical practice that centres on the natural world. Rather than focusing on elaborate rituals or complex ceremonies, Green Witches develop a close relationship with the earth, working with herbs, flowers, trees, the changing seasons and the cycles of the moon to bring intention and mindfulness into everyday life. For

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