“The darkest days bring us to our brightest moments” Happy Solstice and Happy Holidays! December 21, 2019 marks the day of Winter Solstice. We know this as the darkest day of the…
An alternative to the word “self-care,” sacred rituals honor ourselves but also our connections to what is around us and beyond us. Find knowledge here on how to ground your magic, utilize your tools (such as crystals and herbs), cast your spells, and come into connection.
When we speak of Nordic magic, we often find ourselves talking about the Vikings. I believe in focusing our interest entirely on the early Norse people, we lose sight of over 500…
With the coming of Yule in the dead of winter, we descend into the shortest day and darkest night of the year, and we celebrate the return of the sun and the…
As just one of the many winter solstice celebrations, Yule originates from the Norse people. This celebration originally lasted around 12 days (perhaps where the 12 days of Christmas came from?) to…
Perhaps a bit less celebrated than its counterpart, the summer solstice, the winter solstice holds a mysterious magic of its own. The frenzy of obligations we face during this holiday season can…
As the holiday season approaches our thoughts turn to our families and loved ones, as well as our traditions. This season also brings travel coordinating, decorating, cooking plans and gift giving lists. …
This is an excerpt from the upcoming Animist Workbook by Minta Ann Carlson about using a manifestation workbook. Note from the author: Dear Reader, I like this exercise because it is an…
During the dark half of the year, nature suggests that we soften our voice, get more sleep, direct our energy inward, and spend considerable time in contemplative solitude. Our social lives disagree.…
“Anything you do not give freely and abundantly becomes lost to you. You open your safe and find ashes,” writer Annie Dillard wrote in her beautiful reasoning for why a generosity of…
This season, as we consider practices to connect to our feelings of appreciation, we might go towards ritual, such as spells, prayer, or working with crystals. Crystals can offer a tangible and…
Here at The Alchemist’s Kitchen, we carry numerous crystals both in our store and online. Crystals are wonderful for healing energy work, grounding, and as overall reminders of our clearest and highest…
As the clock strikes midnight, we are plunged into darkness once again as Daylight Savings Time takes hold. The winter months ahead for those of us in the Northern hemisphere seem even…
When we think of a seed, we often think in terms of new beginnings without realizing that in order for that seed to grow, something had to die. This is the essence…
With the Autumnal Equinox in our rearview, we’re encroaching upon Samhain. The Witches’ New Year marks the end of the harvest season. Leaves wither and crunch beneath our feet as we tip-toe…
This guide highlights the most important crystals for witches and how to incorporate them into your witchcraft. Clear Quartz: All Chakras The great-grandmother of the mineral kingdom offers alignment at the mental…
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