April 9th, 2011 A specialized form of candle magic involves carving your own sigils, symbols or designs into the candle. The best type of candle for this work is called a pull-out candle, the type that fits inside the glass vigil jars but any pillar type candle will do. Some workers with artistic talent are able to use [...]
November 23rd, 2010 I attended and presented at the recent Traditional Folk Magic Festival held in Treme, New Orleans. From the feedback I heard, it was a fantastic experience for all. I presented two workshops of my own (Knotwork and Working with Ancestors) and sat in on 3 other workshops. Getting to meet people you’ve only known online [...]
October 19th, 2010 October through mid-November is the time for honoring the Ancestors and the Beloved Dead. Anyone who has passed during the last year is also honored during this time and offered help in crossing over. I know many people have difficulty working with their ancestors either because they don’t know them or because they did not [...]
June 10th, 2010 The word conjure comes from the old French word conjurer, meaning to cast a spell, invoke spirits, to bring about by use of magical spells. Witches, hermetic magicians, and others conjure but of late, the word is mostly associated with southern folk magic. Today those who refer to themselves as professional Conjurers are more than likely [...]