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Apr 28
5 min

Magickal Beltane

The Wheel of the Year is constantly in motion. It represents a full cycle of the seasons and refers to the changing of the seasons. Each...

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Marla Brooks

Oct 30, 2020
12 min

Let The Hallows Dance Begin

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Marla Brooks

Apr 28, 2020
3 min

Make A Beltane/May Day Wishing Tree

Beltane/May Day is just around the corner on May 1st, and it’s a time of decorating homes, barns, and other buildings with Green budding...

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Marla Brooks

Feb 8, 2020
3 min

Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog?

"Fillet of a fenny snake, in the caldron boil and bake. Eye of newt, and toe of frog, wool of bat, and tongue of dog. Adder’s fork, and...

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Marla Brooks

Jan 23, 2020
4 min

Creating and Working With Energy Balls

With the advent of modern technology, we can talk to our friends and loved ones in the blink of an eye all over the world, but sometimes...

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Marla Brooks

Dec 2, 2018
1 min

Is Santa Really A Witch?

Santa Claus is a magical being who can accomplish truly wonderful things. Here are a few good reasons to suggest that he really might be...

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Marla Brooks

Sep 17, 2018
4 min

In The Blink of An Eye

The Wheel of the Year spins far too quickly. The seasons change at such a rapid pace that one day it’s May Day and in the blink of an...

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Marla Brooks

May 20, 2017
3 min

Creating A Personal Pentagram of Intent

Earlier today I was thinking about the symbolism of the pentagram. Traditionally, each of the five angles has been attributed to the five...

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Marla Brooks

Oct 12, 2016
3 min

Setting Up An Ancestor Altar

In many cultures and traditions, the ancestors are honored. And for Pagans, Samhain is the perfect time because this Sabbat and the days...

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Marla Brooks

Aug 27, 2016
7 min

The Wheel of the Year

I often refer to the Wheel of The Year, but it occurs to me that not everyone is familiar with that the Wheel is and what it represents,...

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Marla Brooks

Jul 25, 2016
4 min

Never, Ever, Step Into A Fairy Ring

There is a great deal of folklore surrounds Fairy Rings, but before you can heed the warning, you need to know what a fairy ring is. In...

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