‘Tis the season to tap into the magical potency of Nutmeg. Here’s my little secret though – it doesn’t matter what season it is, nutmeg magical properties are useful YEAR round and for many different reasons. Not only is nutmeg a staple in the kitchen, but it is also a beloved spice in the witches’ cabinet. Here we dive into the powerful properties of nutmeg, its rich history and folklore, …
One of the most powerful incenses I have ever used in my practice is Dragons Blood incense. Is it made of actual dragons blood? Is it as strong as the fiery breath of a dragon? Believe it or not, Dragons Blood isn’t a fantastic pretend ingredient for fairy tales and epic movies. It’s actually a real thing. An ingredient witches can and should use in their magical practice to create …
Autumn and Winter are the perfect seasons to pull out your warm, aromatic herbs and spices. What scent and flavor evokes a sense of coziness and that feeling of home to you? For me, I think of a few: cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and of course…star anise. These spices are frequently blended together to create delicious and magical concoctions like cookies, cakes, flavored coffees, mulled beverages, and much more! Today, …
Warm vanilla sugar. Remember that Bath and Body works scent? If not, I’m sure you’ll remember using vanilla extract while baking Christmas cookies with Nana. Vanilla is one of those scents and flavors that is distinct. And in its uniqueness lies its power. An exotic and expensive plant, vanilla’s uses are many. It is often employed in the sweet ways in the kitchen but it can also be used in …
Double, bubble, toil and trouble. Get out the stockpot, here comes some witchy Autumnal trouble! One of my favorite forms of magic is creating simmer pots. It’s a simple way to make your home smell aromatic and magical, cleanse the air of negative vibes, and welcome the Autumn Equinox and the season. Open your witch’s cabinet, grab those herbs and spices and let’s make magick! Here’s my favorite Mabon Simmer …
Did you know that cinnamon in your witch’s cabinet is super useful and super powerful? We’ve written an entire article on the magical and medicinal properties of cinnamon here, if you’d like to dive deep into this exotic spice. But, either way, it’s a boon for you to learn how to cast a simple cinnamon spell for the first of the month to bring prosperity and protection to you and …