The traditional witches know the magick and the power and the medicinal properties of “the green” herbs. Herbs can be very useful to a modern witch as well, for rituals, potions, and cleansing. These 3 herbs should are only some of what you should have available to you at all times in your magical…
Black Means Good Luck In many parts of the US and Europe, people think black cats are terrifying bringers of bad luck. They don’t dare cross the path the black cat has crossed. This is very sad and is one reason why many black cats end up in shelters. And shelters do not easily release black…
The broom or besom has a very special place in Wicca. And more than that, it has more uses than one would think. And no, it is not something that witches can use for transportation! The besom is a symbol of banishing, fertility, and cleansing. Its earlier use was specifically for Western European fertility rites….
In 2006, if you looked at the wall of brass plaques at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, you wouldn’t see one for Patrick Stewart, the very first Wiccan killed in combat. You would be greeted by a blank space. This was because the Department of Veterans Affairs did not recognize and allow the pentacle to be…
Our ancestors used oils in their ceremonies and rituals during their time. What they used were essential oils, and these essential oils readily available now. In fact, we can even make our own blends today! The way our ancestors did it was by heating oil or fat and then adding fragrant herbs and flowers to…
In Wicca, connecting with deities properly is very important. If you want the protection, guidance and help form your deities, it really helps to give them something in return that will please them. And the best way to get their attention is by doing offerings. To offer something to a deity is to show and…
One item that many witches have on hand is a deck of Tarot cards. Many Wiccans use Tarot cards for divination and spell work. A deck of Tarot cards has 78 cards that you can choose from. What does 78 cards mean? Well, if you use reversals in your Tarot readings, that translates to 156…
If you have been toying with the idea of buying a smudging bowl and not quite sure of the type of bowl to buy, this article might just help you make a decision. The most popular herbs used for smudging are white sage, sweet grass, cedar, and lavender. To perform smudging, people generally use a…
To be a solitary practitioner or to join a coven? That is the question every person new to Wicca should answer. When you start out in your solitary journey, you will have to be more of a reader than a doer. Which means, there won’t be much magick or spell casting, but more of schooling…
Here at the Moonlight Family, we often get questions about how to do specific spells… Love spells, protection spells, spell for luck, spells for money. You name it! It would probably be easiest to just write down a bunch of spells and put them all into an ebook. But… …a spell becomes much stronger when…
When you want changes and to start a new beginning in your life, you must release old habits, and let go of people or ways that are no longer working for you. A new beginning can be applied in any area of your life. So before starting with this ritual, reflect on the ways and recognize the…
WHY WEAR A PENTACLE NECKLACE? If you are a true Wiccan or starting to practice Wicca, then I don’t have to tell you the reasons why you should wear one. And if you don’t have one, then don’t waste time reading this and get one! Now, for those of you who are still learning the sacred…
There are tools that are essential to every religion. And they are usually ceremonial tools that aid in a practitioner’s spiritual journey. Buddhists have their bells, while Christians have their cross. While not a requirement to each one practicing a religion, having the tools strengthen your dedication. Witchcraft has a wide range of tools, and…
Let’s start with a quote from Stephen King: “When I’m reading, I will not stop on page 94, page 193, page 382 at all. The digits of these numbers add up to 13.” When doing research for this article, I found the above quote and a lot of other interesting stuff as well… For example,…
New Moon is the perfect time to start a new habit. It’s a new beginning. The perfect time to wipe the slate clean and start all over (click here for more on moon spells and rituals). Now, I know that all this stuff about habits, personal development and new beginnings aren’t for everyone. Heck, I…
Come Halloween, witches, wands, cauldrons and pentacles seem to pop up everywhere. Shop windows, ads on the internet and the candy aisle of the grocery store all become inundated with pictures of ghoulish fiends, monsters and every other sort of strange and haunted thing. For students who practice Wicca or paganism, wands, pentacles, and magick aren’t…
T-shirts from The Moonlight Shop As a Wiccan you can wear a variety of clothing and there truly is no dress code required. You can wear pleasant tops, long flowy skirts and a giant pentacle necklace. Or maybe you are more comfortable with a simple shirt and a pair of Dockers. This list will…
A while back we got some really beautiful rune stones in our shop. So, last week I took a bag and started doing some very basic spreads. Now, I have to admit that divination with runes has never been my one of my strong suits. I have always been more of a tarot cards guy…
The Wand is one of the most easily recognized Wiccan symbols and altar tools. Wands are used for divination, channeling, and directing magickal energy. Unlike the broom and very much like the athame, the wand is very handy and portable. While the athame represents the mind’s ability to understand, the wand represents the ability to…
One of the big struggles for Wiccans in the 21st century is focus. Our attention span has gone from several minutes to only 13 seconds (at the time of writing this). Isn’t that crazy? That’s because, in average, something distracts us every 13 seconds. A Facebook message, a cute kitten on Instagram, an instant message or…
