Witchy Wednesdays - Mandrake Mandrake is the root of the Mandragora plant of the nightshade family native to southern Europe. It has bell shaped flowers of either white or purple each of which has its own singular stalk leading down to a group of large leaves at the base. The roots themselves can grow up to 4 feet under the ground. The plant itself is poisonous but can be used in a variety of ways. For instance you can create a rub to ease rheumatism by mixing the roots with

Magick Mondays - Valefor Valefor is the sixth entity of the Goetia, he rules 10 legions of infernal spirits and appears in the form of a lion with an ass’s head. He tempts people to steal and is in charge of a good relationship among thieves. Valefar is considered a good familiar by his associates "till they are caught in the trap" His Demonic Enn (Chant to call him forth) - Keyman vefa tasa Vale for

Freyja’s Fridays - Havamal 5 Who travels widely needs his wits about him, The stupid should stay at home: The ignorant man is often laughed at When he sits at meat with the sage, (W H Auden & P B Taylor Translation.)

Witchy Wednesdays- Lungwort Lungwort is a member of the borage family of plants, it grows to about 35cm tall with 15cm flowers ranging in blue, white, red or violet. It is a native of Europe and likes to grow in shady places. Lungwort is associated with the element air and is used for protection when travelling by air. Adding 2 tsp to 250ml of boiling water and leaving to stand for 10 mins will create an infusion or tea and if taken three times a day will be a great cure for

Magick Mondays- Astral Projection Astral Projection is the ability to control the soul outside the realms of the physical body. Some say that it can be dangerous as while you are away from your body you are open to possession from an entity however this is rarely a problem. Also the longer you remain outside the body the more astral energy is spent and this can delay re entry into the body. One thing to remember is no harm will come to you unless you think or will it too. Bef

Freyja’s Fridays - Vordr Vordr or “Wardens” are guardian spirits otherwise known as a wraith. They dwell beneath the roots of a families Vardtrad or “Warden tree,” situated in the yard. Usually a linden, ash or elm tree. At times, the warden could reveal itself as a small light or as the shape (hamr) of the person. The perception of another person's warden could cause a physical sensation such as an itching hand or nose, as a foreboding or an apparition. The warden could arri

Witchy Wednesdays- Hyssop Hyssop is a member of the mint family that grows to around 1.5 metres tall. It is semi evergreen and a native of Southern Europe. It has a wonderful fragrance around it and attracts bees and butterflies to the area. It is used for a variety of things including bath soaps and pot pourri. Ancient Egyptians used it to purify foods and it was once used to even protect against the plague. Magickally, Hyssop can be carried or worn to protect from negativit

The fifth entity of the goetia is Marbas. He rules 36 legions of infernal spirits and appears in the form of a great lion, changing his shape to human on the request of the magician. He can cause or cure any disease and answer truthfully on things which are hidden from you. He can also change men into other shapes. His Demonic Enn (Chant to call him forth)- Renach tasa uberace biasa icar Marbas

Freyja’s Fridays - Havamal 4 Water, too, that he may wash before eating, Handcloth's and a hearty welcome, Courteous words, then courteous silence That he may tell his tale. (W H Auden & P B Taylor Translation.)

Goldenrod, a member of the daisy family with over 50 varieties, is a perrenial plant growing to about 1 metre in height, with long upward stalks and brilliant golden yellow followers. It grows in grasslands and is found throughout most of Europe and North America. The entire plant is edible making it a great ingredient in not only cooking but magick as well. Both the leaves and flower can be used to make a tea to treat both bladder and kidney problems. They can also be used t