Rituals

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.

10 Most Essential Crystals for Pagans

10 Most Essential Crystals for Pagans

Crystals are significant tools for spellwork, rituals, ceremonies, meditation, protection, and healing. As a natural element from Mother Earth, they have an energy all their own.

Here are my top ten picks for the ten most essential crystals for pagans: Clear quartz, dalmatian, citrine, green aventurine, aquamarine, amethyst, rose quartz, black obsidian, tiger’s eye, and my personal favorite turquoise.

A Pagan's Intro to Using Crystals

A Pagan's Intro to Using Crystals

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.