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What Does it Mean to be a Witch?
The Alchemist’s Kitchen believes in celebrating the healing power of plants. As a representative of our connection to nature, and as a liaison, we are dedicated to celebrating and honoring the witch and empowering the divine feminine. Beyond the natural healer, The Witch represents a connection to our wildness, an exploration of mysticism (and inner
Protection Spell: Season of the Witch
This guide will show you how to perform your protection spell, prayer, and ritual this season of the witch. Anointing Oil Supplies Mortar and PestleBase Oil (Grapeseed, Olive, Jojoba)Angelica RootGraveyard Dirt or Black Salt Other Supplies Carving Tool (Knife, Safety Pin)Black CandleWhite CandleAnointing OilPomegranateMatches/Lighter Preparation for Protection Spell Begin by making the protection anointing oil
The Ten Most Legendary Witches
If you look at some of the most legendary witches in history, from the enchantresses of ancient mythic lore to real witches that walked the earth, a pattern emerges: the invocation of the primal. They preside over the the darkness, the moon, death, and rebirth. They collude with the earth through plants and herbs, sometimes
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Photograph from Forthcoming Book: “Major Arcana: Witches in America”
Photograph by Frances F. Denny, “Leonore (Montpelier, VT),” from the forthcoming book Major Arcana: Witches in America (Andrews McMeel, fall 2020). Image courtesy of the artist and ClampArt (New York, NY). I’ve spent the last three years traveling around the U.S. photographing women who identify as witches. At one point, I spent several summer days
An Interview with Nadine Artemis of Living Libations
This time of year, we at The Alchemist’s Kitchen have been incorporating essential oils into our rituals, home, and self-care. Check out this conversation with Nadine Artemis, creator of Living Libations, a company that specializes in pure botanical health and beauty products, including essential oils! How did Living Libations come to exist as a company?
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Linda Black Elk
It’s that time of year again, where the season changes from a summer ripe with energy to fall—a rebirth, coming down from that high to prepare for the inward silence of winter. The mainstream holidays are brought to the forefront of our minds, reminding us to give thanks, be grateful, give back. Whether the message
Aries Full Moon: The Fires of Renewal
Scott Kahn, Heatwave, 2013 October 13, 2019 — The Aries Full Moon arrives on Sunday at 2:07pm PDT, bringing a crescendo of our agitation and insecurities, our courage and initiative. This Full Moon beckons us to move through our fear and establish new ways of relating to ourselves, our lives, and loved ones. The Sun and
Everyday Witchcraft
For so long, I thought of witch as Halloween and black cats, a smoky room, the flare of a candle, moonlight catching a bare leg on a broom. I admired the women in my life who called themselves witches, but sometimes the concept of enchantments and chalk circles felt far from working three jobs in
What Does it Mean to be a Witch?
The Alchemist’s Kitchen believes in celebrating the healing power of plants. As a representative of our connection to nature, and as a liaison, we are dedicated to celebrating and honoring the witch and empowering the divine feminine. Beyond the natural healer, The Witch represents a connection to our wildness, an exploration of mysticism (and inner
CBD Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
With the rise in popularity for CBD oil, one major question people are wondering: “Is CBD safe to use with other substances and medications?” Researchers are still studying its benefits, as well as how it interacts with other substances. We advise consumers who are on prescription medications or use other substances to consult their health
CBD News Update: October Edition
Here is the round up of news and highlights related to CBD and Cannabis during the past month. Nation’s Largest Arthritis Advocacy Group Releases CBD Guidelines The Arthritis Foundation, the largest advocacy group in the United States for people with arthritis, is helping its members boost their knowledge of CBD, with a new article titled
Best Way to Find Your Perfect CBD Dosage
The popularity of CBD is on the rise for its potential benefits for an array of ailments. Packaging and bottles give recommended serving sizes, however one size does not fit all when it comes to CBD dosage. Everyone will react slightly differently to CBD just as they do medications and supplements. So, how do you
An Interview with Nadine Artemis of Living Libations
This time of year, we at The Alchemist’s Kitchen have been incorporating essential oils into our rituals, home, and self-care. Check out this conversation with Nadine Artemis, creator of Living Libations, a company that specializes in pure botanical health and beauty products, including essential oils! How did Living Libations come to exist as a company?
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Linda Black Elk
It’s that time of year again, where the season changes from a summer ripe with energy to fall—a rebirth, coming down from that high to prepare for the inward silence of winter. The mainstream holidays are brought to the forefront of our minds, reminding us to give thanks, be grateful, give back. Whether the message
Essential Oils for Autumn
As we head towards the middle of autumn and straight into winter, the word that keeps coming to mind is hearth. Hearth as in home, as in making a space for yourself that you can retreat to. When the weather gets colder, I make sure to take the time to do a deep clean, get
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Linda Black Elk
It’s that time of year again, where the season changes from a summer ripe with energy to fall—a rebirth, coming down from that high to prepare for the inward silence of winter. The mainstream holidays are brought to the forefront of our minds, reminding us to give thanks, be grateful, give back. Whether the message
Essential Oils for Autumn
As we head towards the middle of autumn and straight into winter, the word that keeps coming to mind is hearth. Hearth as in home, as in making a space for yourself that you can retreat to. When the weather gets colder, I make sure to take the time to do a deep clean, get
CBD Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
With the rise in popularity for CBD oil, one major question people are wondering: “Is CBD safe to use with other substances and medications?” Researchers are still studying its benefits, as well as how it interacts with other substances. We advise consumers who are on prescription medications or use other substances to consult their health
Aries Full Moon: The Fires of Renewal
Scott Kahn, Heatwave, 2013 October 13, 2019 — The Aries Full Moon arrives on Sunday at 2:07pm PDT, bringing a crescendo of our agitation and insecurities, our courage and initiative. This Full Moon beckons us to move through our fear and establish new ways of relating to ourselves, our lives, and loved ones. The Sun and
The Astrology of October 2019: Fear Becomes Love
October begins with Libra in command, the sign of beauty filling the world with color—the leaves changing in the Northern Hemisphere, spring flowers blooming in the Southern. Libra is the sign of relationships and harmony, represented by the Scales of Justice. Even though romantic Libra is at the helms, in many ways this month is
Libra New Moon: Peace, Love, and Karmic Rectification
Image by Katherine Bradford September 28, 2019 — The Libra New Moon arrives on Saturday at 11:28am Pacific Time, bringing fresh starts around love, relationships, and harmony. The planets are calling us to join together to heal our divides, with openness and neutrality. The New Moon occurs right as Saturn forms his third and final
Photograph from Forthcoming Book: “Major Arcana: Witches in America”
Photograph by Frances F. Denny, “Leonore (Montpelier, VT),” from the forthcoming book Major Arcana: Witches in America (Andrews McMeel, fall 2020). Image courtesy of the artist and ClampArt (New York, NY). I’ve spent the last three years traveling around the U.S. photographing women who identify as witches. At one point, I spent several summer days
Everyday Witchcraft
For so long, I thought of witch as Halloween and black cats, a smoky room, the flare of a candle, moonlight catching a bare leg on a broom. I admired the women in my life who called themselves witches, but sometimes the concept of enchantments and chalk circles felt far from working three jobs in
What Does it Mean to be a Witch?
The Alchemist’s Kitchen believes in celebrating the healing power of plants. As a representative of our connection to nature, and as a liaison, we are dedicated to celebrating and honoring the witch and empowering the divine feminine. Beyond the natural healer, The Witch represents a connection to our wildness, an exploration of mysticism (and inner
An Interview with Nadine Artemis of Living Libations
This time of year, we at The Alchemist’s Kitchen have been incorporating essential oils into our rituals, home, and self-care. Check out this conversation with Nadine Artemis, creator of Living Libations, a company that specializes in pure botanical health and beauty products, including essential oils! How did Living Libations come to exist as a company?
Sustainably Sourced Palo Santo & Sage for Fall
Autumn is in the air, at least in New York City. The leaves are starting to fall from the trees, lighting up park corners with their wild reds. People start covering their arms and legs again. As we head straight towards the middle of the season and winter, you may start to feel like dusting
[WTF is Wellness] Spiritual Practices We Stole: Smudging
Here we are. We have officially arrived in the era of Build-a-Bear Spirituality. Not that there is anything inherently wrong with building our own daily spiritual experience a la carte, but cherry-picking culturally appropriate practices while remaining ignorant of what the process might require if we really want it to nourish us and not harm
