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In Beyonce's music video titled ‘Hold up,’ she delivers a stunning representation of her exploration of the emotional stage of being in denial and morose upon discovering a partner’s infidelity. The music video itself is a wonderful performance however to some of her fans who are familiar with ATR paths they will instantly take notice of the subtle, albeit visually clear representations of two of the most popular female Orisha that she cosplays; those being Yemaya and Oshun.

For those who want promote healing for themselves during these times they can work with wonderful folk spell that's said to allegedly remove any aiment, illness, or condition off a person. To work the spell you'll want to gather the following: -A red apple (however any apple can do) -A piece of paper & pen -A good length of ribbon -A wooden skewer Write the condition or affliction you have on the piece of paper to make it a petition and fold it away from you. Next slice the a

For this month of August I wanted to share this spell that worked in my favor twice, and due to the state of how everything is going I would like to help those who are struggling to land a job with this job interview spell! To start you’ll want to gather the following items: A piece of paper A string A pen A tigers eye or lapis crystal A small chime (yellow, green, or white) Cinnamon incense Whenever you can, get your piece of paper and pen and write on it the reasons why thi

For this free spell we will be employing the natural shifting energy of the stars with this rhythmic tide of hot weather. Although the solstice is the de facto marker for summertime it isn’t until the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius, from the constellation of Canis Major that we actually receive the true zenith of summer. In witchlore, its ascension alongside the sun heralds a period known as the “Dog Days” that lasts for 40 days, where it is here that we experience some of th

By: Stephanie M. Many cultures have stories and legends of magickal folk, tricksters, and magicians. Shakespeare, the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen all wrote of the Fae. At the Summer Solstice, a group with whom I worked sat down and read ‘A Midsummer’s Dream’ as part of our practice. From that or other sources, you may recognize the names of Titiana, Oberon, Puck. In Irish, Norse, Celtic, and Greek mythos, there are stories of elves and nymphs and other beings, s

Yes I am aware this is the same image from Lilith Dorsey's article bite me lol. Amongst all the Orishas in this series that I've been writing on none have captured my attention and interest more than Ogun himself. Despite how the media portrays them, gods and various deities found across different pantheons are not one dimensional figures who are in charge of a singular aspect or function. As their practitioners would demonstrate they control various elements and fill numerou

For this month of June we will be crafting a special ward known as a “witch’s bottle.” A witch’s bottle was and still is a great way to protect yourself, household, and home from any malicious activity or unwanted energies from coming around. To make it you’ll need the following items, if some cannot be obtained then either omit or substitute them with the many options: A good sized bottle (the size largely depends on what you want to put in it) Nails Pins Broken glass Thorns

In this month of May we will be conjuring up a unique mojo for those who want to attract lucky numbers, bring in prosperity, and just simply want to be in a constant stream of abundance! Here are the ingredients you'll want to collect: A dollar bill A green chime candle A lodestone or magnet An herb for money/ gambling A string Before you go ahead and create the mojo I just wanted to mention that the amount on the bill isn't really necessary, especially if all you have is a $

In the spirit of the flower moon of April for this month's free spell we will employ the budding flowers to open up one's natural attractiveness and make them a beacon for what they desire. Use this wash prior to an interview, gambling, or simply wanting to have others notice you and your amazing abilities/ attributes. I will simply call this recipe a magnolia wash but ultimately you can always substitute with other blossoms from trees that are available like cherry, pear, or

The objective of this month's spell is to awaken the inner aspect of ourselves for the coming spring. This aspect may come in many names like a fetch, the nefesh in Kabbalistic traditions, or the ib in ancient Egyptian mythology- but simply put this is the aspect of a person that is responsible for ones' instincts, physical desires, and vital energy. After the winter we find ourselves in a state of stillness with our ambitious, plans, manifestations, and goals- therefore in t

By: Stephanie M. With the upcoming Vernal Equinox (aka Ostara), now seems like a perfect time to talk about the nature of balance and new beginnings. Light and dark are only the most obvious examples. Balance in life is never as easy as it looks. Observing day and night in equal parts is easy. Life is more like a pendulum where balance is achieved only occasionally with the ebb and flow. Sometimes balance is a matter of choice. With magick, things can get both easier or

Near the start of the month we begin to notice the daylight becoming slightly longer since the winter solstice. Although winter's grasp is still prevelant in the landscape we begin to feel a sense of awakening under its rule, which is felt by all its inhabitants and creatures. This magick is a special element that brings us a little boost of vitality as we start to awaken our own body, mind, and spirit during the last winter tide month of February- and so today I'll like to

In times of old one of the most important places in the home was the hearth, a space which kept a continuous fire to maintain and keep the home warm. It was very much considered to be the focal point and heart of the house as well as the common living room for all important matters with its inhabitants, not to mention the spirit of the home was believed to have resided in it. As people would clean and refuel/ reawaken their hearth fire so will we do the same with the “heart f

Winter got you feeling down? Is your skin dry, hair frizzy, maybe you’re just not feeling your best self? Well, that calls for a glamour spell! But what is a glamour spell? Not only is it a spell to enhance your beauty & your confidence - it can help to bring a sense of fierceness to yourself and even help you to disguise yourself! Traditionally glamour magic is believed to literally alter your appearance, but I personally believe it is more of a way to enhance our natural be

By: Paxton Suggs Before we begin: two truths. First, outside of Abrahamic traditions (and the traditions that informed them), no other major faith traditions support forever-hell. There are all sorts of nasty trials and punishments awaiting you once you pass through the open maw of the Earth to enter into the Olmec afterworld; the Naraka of Buddhist and Hindu faiths are certainly to be afeared; the journey through Duat to have your heart weighed against a feather by Osiris is

When asked to imagine Norse Paganism many turn to image of Odínn with his ravens alongside his mighty son Thor and the trickster Loki, but alongside these popular figures there also exists another fairly well known being in this pantheon- the goddess Freya. Freya ( sometimes spelled Freyja) is the norse goddess of love, fertility, war, beauty, and the patroness of seiðr- a type of norse magic system that both told and influenced the future. Her name literally means " lady ,"

For January's free spell we will be doing a unique ritual to make use of this liminal tide of now and then, to elevate us from one previous state and to see what may come into our future. If you cannot perform this spell on new years' eve exactly then you can simply repurpose it for whenever you experience a transitional state of being- good examples often include either on or near the solstices or your birthday, but not the equinoxes as they are specifically days of equal po

Today we will be discussing about a unique figure within the African derived religion of Santeria, Chango- orisha (or power) of thunder, lightning, fire, and justice. Much like with the Elegua article that I wrote earlier this year he is a complex figure in these systems of ATR (African traditonal religions) and is also assiocated with the christian Saint Barbara. So let's look into both and understand their origins, functions, and how they could be applied to our own lives!

For this free spell for the month of December we'll love to introduce a creative and witchy way to bring into your home blessings on the longest night of the year, the christingle! A christingle is essentially an upgraded pomander in the sense of it usually having a candle in the middle of it. This tradition originates from many christian denominations for either the celebration of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany- with the candle said to symbolize the birth of christ as the l

Besides mojo bags and zombies, voodoo dolls are among some of the most iconic items from the African derived religion of Haitian Voodou. But despite not being a major part of the religion voodoo dolls have conjured the image of control and domination against ones adversities, delivering them punishment by supernatural means. But what really are voodoo dolls and what's truth versus the common misconceptions behind this staple conjure item? As I've mentioned voodoo dolls come f