The Magic of Hawthorn: Berries, Flowers, and Bark

The Magic of Hawthorn: Berries, Flowers, and Bark

I have been working with Hawthorn the past few months and am very excited to share how it has helped me. In this article I will cover 21 ways you can use hawthorn for protection and love spells. In addition, I will give you some recipes and step by step spells, deities to honor, and pagan family rituals. And as a bonus, how to grow hawthorn or respectfully forage it in nature.

An Introduction to Crystals for Pagans

An Introduction to Crystals for Pagans

Have you ever heard a friend talking about the healing properties of her prized rose quartz? Perhaps you've seen more and more crystal shops popping up near you and have found yourself asking why people are so interested in these precious stones.

If this is true, you've come to the right place. Here, we will take a deeper look into why crystals are valuable tools for pagans and how to use them in your day-to-day life.

Bat Spirit Animal: A Complete Guide Symbolism, Magic, and Spiritual Meaning

Bat Spirit Animal: A Complete Guide Symbolism, Magic, and Spiritual Meaning

Bats are one of those animals that people either love or instinctively flinch from. For pagans and witches, we tend to land firmly in the "love" category - and for good reason. Bats have a rich spiritual symbolism among pagan cultures worldwide. If a bat has been showing up in your life — physically, in dreams, or as a recurring symbol - it's worth understanding what this animal has to say.

Incorporating Numerology into Your Practice

Incorporating Numerology into Your Practice

Have you ever considered incorporating numerology into your practice but were unsure how to begin? Numerology is the knowledge and understanding that all numbers have significance.

Most practicing pagans understand the significance of the day of the week, the time of the day, the phase of the moon, and various colors.

So why wouldn't you want to also incorporate the significance of individual numbers into your practice?

Horse Spirit Animal: A Complete Guide

Horse Spirit Animal: A Complete Guide

Horses running through a field make a beautiful and majestic sight and are a powerful animal guide. Humans have long been enamored with and aligned with the horse as a means of transportation. In fact, this spirit animal has been instrumental in driving cultural advancements.

I was raised on a horse farm in Kentucky and have a special connection with horses. My own horse, Rocket, is a rescue, a pet, and one of my best friends.

Ravens & Crows: Spirit Animals, Messengers, and Guides

Ravens & Crows: Spirit Animals, Messengers, and Guides

The sharp caw of a crow outside your window, the sight of ravens dancing on wind currents, or a murder of crows gathering in your yard—these moments often feel charged with meaning. For modern pagans and spiritual seekers, these corvids represent far more than clever birds. They serve as bridges between worlds, messengers from the divine, and powerful spirit animals that have captured human imagination for millennia.

Birds And Divination: Ancient Roman Augury And Greek Ornithomancy

Birds And Divination: Ancient Roman Augury And Greek Ornithomancy

Have you ever noticed how birds seem to appear at just the right moments in your life? Perhaps a hawk soared overhead during a difficult decision, or a crow cawed insistently when you were contemplating a new path. If so, you've already experienced a glimpse of what the ancient Romans called augury—the sacred art of reading divine messages through the behavior and flight patterns of birds.