Have you ever seen or held a 2 dollar bill in your hand? Honestly, I might have had one in my pocket maybe ONCE my entire life! I don’t believe the two dollar bill is actually a common form of paper money, therein lies its power. If you’re down on your luck and someone hands you a two dollar bill, consider keeping it as a good luck charm. Then come …
There’s something bubbling, popping, and brewing in the kitchen. A warmth that reminds you of your childhood emanates from the hearth. The fire is roaring and she is busy chopping, mincing, stirring, tasting, and singing an otherworldly tune as she goes. You don’t know who she is, but you want to BE her. The magic that radiates from all around her, projected out and enveloping the whole house. She is …
It’s the middle of the night and you’re conjuring something ancient. Something forbidden. Something…undead. You have your black candles lit. And your dark red incense burning from the censor. It’s a formidable scent and brand of incense that’s gaining popularity in the magical community. It’s called Vampire Blood Incense. Absolutely perfect for your night of spells and seances. Yet this incense sounds intense and somewhat morbid, right? Well, yes. It …
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 …