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Category: Tools

A compendium of information on witches’ tools including wands, athames, staffs, mirrors, and more.

Protection Spell Jar + How to Ward, Banish, and Bind with Jars

One of our requirements in life, and part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, is to feel safe and secure. This means to feel safe and comfortable in our own homes, in our workplaces, and within our own bodies. As witches we know that protection goes far beyond walls, ceilings, and doors. Protection isn’t just a physical concept…it’s spiritual. And, as witches, we also know that we can call on the …

Hand of Glory: Grisly History, Lore, and Modern Candle Magic

Witchcraft isn’t always pretty. Sometimes it’s downright disturbing. Yet even those disturbing ingredients and anecdotes intrigue us. As human beings, many of us are drawn to the taboo, whether we admit it or not. The hand of glory offers a hand-out of nightmares, folklore, and inspiration for those who dare take it. Learn all about its origins, history, and properties here. What is the Hand of Glory? First, we must …

Blue Moon Water: How to Make and Use It in Many Spells!

Have you ever heard of moon water? Well, news flash. There’s different ways to collect moon water, on different moon phases, and during different seasons and months. Each moon phase, night, season, etc. etc. adds its own special energies to the water. Whether it’s a New, Waxing, Full or Waning Moon, each phase is appropriate to make moon water. One of my favorite kinds is extra special, because you can …

The Witches’ Ladder: An Old Charm to Curse, A Spell to Protect

Nothing fascinates me like a look into the past. Particularly with old folk magic charms and spells. One witchcraft tool called the witches’ ladder is not only intriguing to read about but powerful to craft for yourself. I know, because I’ve done it. Here we’ll explore the origins of the witches’ ladder in British folk magic, and learn how to make one. First, What is a Witches’ Ladder? So, is …