By Katrina Rasbold
Beryl, a gemstone family that includes emerald, aquamarine, and heliodor, is revered for its diverse colors and profound energetic properties. Known as a “Stone of Clarity and Healing,” beryl has been cherished throughout history for its ability to inspire courage, foster spiritual growth, and support emotional and physical well-being. Let’s explore the magical, metaphysical, and healing properties of this remarkable stone.
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By Katrina Rasbold
Burdock (Arctium spp.), a humble yet powerful plant, is widely known for its cleansing and protective properties. With its deep roots and versatile uses, burdock has been valued in both traditional medicine and spiritual practices. Let’s explore the metaphysical, magical, and healing properties of this remarkable plant. Continue reading Herb of the Week: Burdock
By Katrina Rasbold
Pamela Colman Smith’s depiction of the Justice card in the Rider–Waite–Smith (RWS) tarot deck offers a rich and balanced portrayal of equilibrium, moral clarity, and karmic consequence. As the eleventh card in the Major Arcana (numbered VIII in some traditional decks), Justice sits at the midpoint of the Fool’s Journey, marking a moment of reckoning, truth, and ethical discernment.
This post explores the symbolism and interpretation of the Justice card, including visual details, esoteric meanings, numerological significance, and advice for when this card appears in a reading. Continue reading Tarot Talk: Justice
By Tatiara
I remember the first time it really hit me—that deep knowing that everything is infused with the same indescribable, pulsing energy of creation. An experiential gnosis that everything is Everything.
It wasn’t during some grand ceremony. It was an ordinary morning, as I stood barefoot in my sunlit kitchen, hands covered in flour. The scent of cinnamon, spices and apples sweetened the air, already enchanted with shimmering dust motes and rainbows from the prism in the window.
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By Cat Gina Cole
Greetings all! In this column I will write a series of articles about American Pagan history. The very first thing I want to tell you about is the current movement of Pagan Solidarity because it is historical in many ways. Pagan Solidarity began in late January or early February of 2025 when our nation turned upside down. Continue reading Unboxing Pagan History: Pagan Solidarity
By Katrina Rasbold
Briony (Bryonia spp.), a plant with a deep history in folklore and traditional medicine, is both mysterious and powerful. Known for its climbing vines and potent energy, briony is often associated with protection, manifestation, and grounding. Let’s explore the metaphysical, magical, and healing properties of this remarkable plant.
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By Katrina Rasbold
Botswana agate, with its captivating bands of muted grays, pinks, and earthy hues, is a stone of quiet elegance and deep energy. Known as the “Stone of Change,” it is revered for its gentle ability to soothe the spirit, inspire creativity, and support emotional resilience. Let’s explore the magical, metaphysical, and healing properties of Botswana agate and how it can enrich your life. Continue reading Stone Magic: Botswana Agate
By Katrina Rasbold
The Ace of Swords, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith under the guidance of Arthur Edward Waite, is a card that gleams with intensity, clarity, and decisive power. It is the purest embodiment of the element of air within the Minor Arcana and signals new beginnings in thought, truth, and communication. With its striking imagery and subtle symbolism, this card heralds a mental breakthrough or the slicing away of confusion to reveal crystalline insight. Continue reading Tarot Talk – The Ace of Swords
By Katrina Rasbold
Borage (Borago officinalis), also known as the “Starflower,” is a versatile herb with a rich history in both folklore and traditional medicine. Its vibrant blue flowers and uplifting energy make it a cherished plant in spiritual and healing practices. Let’s explore the magical, metaphysical, and healing properties of borage and how this remarkable herb can enhance your life.
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By Katrina Rasbold
Amazonite, often referred to as the “Stone of Courage” or the “Stone of Truth,” is a captivating gemstone with a soothing blue-green hue. Revered for its powerful energy and calming presence, amazonite has been used for centuries to inspire balance, communication, and personal empowerment. Let’s explore the magical, metaphysical, and healing properties of this remarkable stone.
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By Katrina Rasbold
The Tarot deck designed by Pamela Colman Smith under the guidance of Arthur Edward Waite is one of the most iconic and enduring images in esoteric symbolism. Each card is rich with layered meanings, psychological insight, and archetypal resonance. Among them, the Eight of Swords stands out as a visually striking and emotionally charged card. It is a card that immediately evokes feelings of entrapment and helplessness — yet, like all cards in Tarot, it holds a mirror to deeper truths, inviting us to look beyond surface-level suffering.
Let’s take a closer look at this powerful image, its symbolism, and the multiple ways it can be interpreted. Continue reading Tarot Talk: Eight of Swords
By Katrina Rasbold
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a fascinating plant native to North America, known for its vibrant red sap and delicate white flowers. Steeped in folklore and tradition, bloodroot has been used for centuries in spiritual practices, healing rituals, and magical workings. Let’s explore the metaphysical, magical, and healing properties of this remarkable plant.
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By Katrina Rasbold
Geodes, with their unassuming exteriors and glittering, crystalline interiors, are one of nature’s most captivating treasures. These hollow rocks, lined with sparkling crystals or banded agate, are known for their unique ability to amplify energy and provide spiritual, emotional, and physical benefits. Let’s explore the magical, metaphysical, and healing properties of geodes and how they can enhance your life.
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By Lady Saoirse
Bright Blessings,
I’m watching yet another program- this one from the 1990’s that insists the Witchcraft Trials were all about persecuting the pre–Christian Pagan faiths. I’m not naming this one. There are countless places this is claimed but nowhere is it claimed more than by mainstream modern magical practitioners. Sayings like “We are the granddaughters of the witches you could not burn” are shared by people whose family does not worship Pagan gods and many of whom condemn our neo faiths as demonic. Continue reading Wicca – Not THAT Old
By Katrina Rasbold
Pamela Colman Smith’s illustrations for the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck revolutionized tarot interpretation, embedding each card with rich visual symbolism that speaks to intuition as much as intellect. Among these, the Three of Wands stands out as a quietly powerful card—one that speaks of foresight, personal growth, and the broadening of horizons.
Let’s take a closer look at the card and unpack its layered meaning, symbolism, and spiritual resonance. Continue reading Tarot Talk: Three of Wands
By Katrina Rasbold
Belladonna (Atropa belladonna), also known as “Deadly Nightshade,” is a plant shrouded in mystery and magic. With its dark history and potent properties, belladonna has been revered and feared for centuries. Known for its toxic nature, it has been used cautiously in spiritual and magical practices, making it a powerful ally for those who respect its energies. Belladonna is also supposedly the active ingredient in the magical and mysterious flying ointment used by Witches in the past. Let’s explore the metaphysical, magical, and healing properties of this enigmatic plant.
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By Katrina Rasbold
Zircon, often overshadowed by its synthetic counterpart cubic zirconia, is a natural and ancient gemstone with a rich history and powerful energetic properties. Available in a variety of colors, including clear, golden, blue, and red, zircon carries unique vibrations that resonate deeply with the body, mind, and spirit. Known as a “Stone of Virtue,” zircon is treasured for its grounding, protective, and enlightening qualities. Let’s explore the magical, metaphysical, and healing properties of zircon.
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By Katrina Rasbold
The Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite, is a cornerstone of modern tarot practice. Among its 78 cards, The Hanged Man stands out as one of the most enigmatic and paradoxical. Its unsettling image—a man suspended upside down by one foot—invites a pause. But in that pause lies the card’s true power: the invitation to surrender, shift perspective, and embrace transformation. Continue reading Tarot Talk: The Hanged Man
By Katrina Rasbold
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), with its glossy green leaves and rich history, has long been regarded as a symbol of wisdom, protection, and triumph. Revered in ancient cultures for its spiritual, medicinal, and culinary uses, bay laurel remains a staple in magical practices and holistic healing. Let’s explore the profound healing, metaphysical, and magical properties of this sacred plant.
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By Katrina Rasbold
Citrine, with its warm golden hues, is often referred to as the “Stone of Abundance.” This radiant crystal has captivated the hearts of spiritual practitioners and crystal enthusiasts for centuries. Known for its powerful connection to positivity, manifestation, and personal power, citrine is a gemstone of joy and transformation. Let’s explore its metaphysical, magical, and healing properties. Continue reading Stone Magic: Citrine