Each gemstone holds its own meaning, energy and symbolic correspondence. In other practices, and particularly in magick, gemstones are prized for their healing properties and their ability to channel energies. How you can use gemstones in your magickal workings really depends on what you desire and what you seek. Being aware of the inherent properties of each gemstone…
In this post, we’ll talk about how to make your own Book of Shadows. What it is and why you need one… What is a Book of Shadows? You might have seen old Books of Shadows (BOS from here) in movies and tv-series (like charmed) where the book is filled with spells and information…
The athame, pronounced as a-tha-may, is a double-edged dagger. Wiccans use it for ceremonies and rituals. It is one of the most widely recognized altar tools in witchcraft and Wicca. No, don’t let the image of a witch carrying a dagger scare you! Its sharp blade is never intended for harming. That is why it is dulled…
Vestalia is a weeklong celebration that honors the Goddess Vesta of the Roman pantheon. She worked alongside the goddess Juno, and both of them were guardians of virginity and protectors of the sanctity of marriage. Unlike other goddesses who are portrayed in a statuary fashion, Vesta is represented by a hearth flame. And in some…
In this post, we’ll take a look at how to setup your first altar as well as what items you should use. We’ll also look at where to get such magickal items as well as how to find your own. It’s really not that hard to set up a basic alter. Many people get caught…
Here at The Moonlight Shop, I have added some awesome Dragon Jewelry lately… …and since then, I have gotten lots of questions about Dragon Guardians. I am by no means an expert on the subject, but in this post, I’ll do my best to answer the most often asked questions. What is a dragon guardian?…
I have always liked the cross. The symbol. But I have never worn it. I didn’t like the associations. You know, christianity, Jesus and all of that. But not so long ago, I started looking more into it and I found some pretty cool stuff! In fact, my love for the cross came back and…
Owls are nocturnal creatures that have the ability to see in the dark and fly and hunt swiftly, without making a sound. Yes, those wide eyes are all-seeing! Owls are creatures of clairvoyance, keen perception, astral projection, instincts, and the occult. In the world of Wicca, the owl is a very important symbol. Owls carry…
The moon is probably the most important heavenly body to us Wiccans. It is the heavenly body closest to us. We draw on the Moon’s power for magick, and we cast our spells according to her cycles. The moon’s energy is highest during a Full Moon and a New Moon. In the ancient times, the…
