PaganByDesign offers so many links and tons of information. You can finds so much stuff here; from free printables (including a pagan daybook), to fiction, links to more blogs, history, recipes, and the list goes on and on.
Some links from the site:
Depression and Magic: 13 steps
Writing and Conducting Rituals
As you can see, there’s some sound advice, great ideas, and a hefty resource to bookmark for later reading.
Posted in Crafts, Tools, Wednesday Witch, wicca
Tagged blog, depression, pagan, paganbydesign, ritual, Wednesday Witch, wicca, witch
I am so ready for spring, so sick of the damp chill and constant threat of cold rain and potential for snow. Bring on the sun and warm breezes.
I can smell spring in the air, and you can see the stirrings of flowers and animals. With the spring equinox on the 20th of this month, its time for
Source: tasteofhome.com via Sharon on Pinterest
Source: stonegableblog.com via Sharon on Pinterest
Here is a video CharmingPixieFlora sharing some fun ideas to celebrate Ostara.
I find so much in the way of links, ideas, crafts, and more visiting Pinterest.com that I often find time slipping by, and realizing I’ve spent hours on the site. But I felt you might enjoy some of the ‘finds’ I pinned on my boards;
Source: tarotreadingpsychic.com via Sharon on Pinterest
Source: carolinaconjure.com via Sharon on Pinterest
Source: carolinaconjure.com via Sharon on Pinterest
Source: labyrinthsociety.org via Sharon on Pinterest
Source: Uploaded by user via Leslie on Pinterest
I saw this on Pinterest and just fell in the love with the idea of making my own box. I haven’t decided yet, however, what box to start with. The craft stores have wooden and paper mache boxes you can easily use the same technique.
This could be a box used for;
- Storing your magical tools such as athame, candles, or incense.
- Storing your divination tools such as runes or tarot cards.
- Storing potions, herbs, or stones.
The possibilities are endless.
Maryland isn’t known for having a white Christmas, but we were graced with the white stuff, and the ice that comes with it.
So I felt my readers might enjoy some spells, rituals, and activities that deal with snow;
Ice spells- Normally, I would need a freezer to make anything icy. Lately we’ve had below freezing, so consider making ice sun catcher, or ice luminaries, or charge your altar candles in the snow. Simply set the candles on the snow and let the energies draw up into them.
You can also light a small candle in the snow, make your wish and infuse with your intention. Let it burn out in the snow. (Don’t leave it unattended, however. So dress warmly, and/or get a small candle).
Check out this page. I particularly like the idea of a snowman as a poppet.
For that matter, consider other mundane things as potential magical items:
Hand warmers- they are easy to make, and used to keep the hands warm in the cold, winter months. Add herbs or oils to add magical properties.
Baths- Taking warm/hot baths are wonderful this time of year. It helps increase the body temperature to help fend off illness, but also makes you warm and cozy. Add salts, herb tea bags, or bath oils to the bath to make them magickal.
Use your imagination and enjoy the cold weather.
One of the best things about the month of December is celebrating an entire season. It’s not just a single-day holiday, but weeks you get to celebrate and do fun things.
My family celebrates both Yule and Christmas. We do the usual stuff like bake cookies and decorate the tree, but my group will also plan and celebrate the Yule ritual as well.
Here are a few ideas I’ll be sharing;
These are just some ideas. Post your ideas in comments.
I found a very cool Pinterest board today entitled ‘Magical Crafts” that includes tons of very nifty ideas to do.
From 13 magical things to do with Lavender, to how to make a leather bound book, to making your own dream catcher.
Enjoy!
Posted in Crafts, Wednesday Witch, wicca
Tagged Crafts, herbs, pagan, Wednesday Witch, wicca
Do you remember making these fun fortune tellers? I loved making them as a kid, loved the sound and pattern of paper flapping around when I counted or said letters.
It’s a fun craft for pagan kids too. You can add just about any ‘fortune’ or random answers, and ask the ‘fortune teller’ a question to get an answer- sort of the like magic 8 ball trick.
The site What I Made follow the exact train of thought I incorporate in my life- just because you’re an adult, doesn’t mean you can’t play with crayons (or just play.
The site offers tons of fun ideas.
Tagged Crafts, fortune teller, fun, pagan, paper crafts, ritual, whatImade, wicca, witch
I admit it; I’m a total Pinterest addict. You can tell you’re an addict if you intent to look as ‘just a few pins’ and hours later, you’re still clicking through.
However, I find tons of very cool ideas and I wanted to share;
Not only is this a brilliant idea to post a memory on the wall, you could potentially add a small altar inside with stones, feathers, and shells to add a level of sacredness to it.
I thought this was a lovely idea to add an Apache ‘burden basket’ (box, cauldron, etc) which was used to gather berries, twigs, and other things. I like the idea of using it for the purpose of adding your burdens to it, to be burned later, or shared with friends, or both.
I love this idea to make enchanted waters. I’m not sure if I’d use colored pencil but charcoal instead or even chalk. I suppose, however, the color might add to the ‘charm’ of it.
Do you have share-worthy links on your Pinterest boards? Leave in comments below
Posted in Crafts, Friday Fun, Tips, wicca
Tagged burden basket, enchanted waterk, magic, magick, memories, moon and shadow, pagan, pinterest, Spells, wicca
Either way, when looking up the moon, you find many moons named things like the Honey Moon or the Hunter or Wolf Moon. A blue moon has no label, because its an extra moon in a way.
Any full moon provides a pagan a time to commune with the Divine/Goddess, to work magick, or to craft tools for ritual or magickal purposes.
Here is some crafting ideas to make your own doorhanger, including a template to cut out in cardboard (or you can get cheap foam/wooden door hangers from the craft store).
You can also add a post it note spot, or a small notebook you can use instead.
Decorate as you see fit, adding elements and symbols of power. you can hang through a hole, or a hanger type shape, or you can tie ribbons and use that as well.
How to use:
Each night, say a positive affirmation or prayer. Write down on the doorknob hanger what you’ll do the next day, or how you want to feel, but word it as though its already happening. Hang on the door, and go to bed.
The next day, you should note a shift in your day. 
Posted in Crafts, Esbat (Moon), Spells, Tips, wicca
Tagged blue moon, craft, doorknob spell, Esbat (Moon), goddess, ritual
