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Cunning Folk and WisewomenThe magical history of Britain and Ireland is an ancient and rich tapestry of influences and as old as the hills themselves. From the earliest times, our lands were marked with stone circles and sacred enclosures where the spirits were honoured and wisdom sought, to the secret holy wells and springs where once our native goddesses were revered and worshipped. Rivers and trees, hilltops and caves; each have always held their own spirits, and our relationship with these beings has endured through the centuries. Long before modern Wicca (which emerged in the 20th century), these lands already had a rich magical tradition; it varied from place to place but none the ...
If you've ever tied a ribbon around a homemade doll or whispered a wish into a bundle of herbs and cloth, congratulations—you've already tapped into the ancient art of poppet magick. Poppets are magical dolls used to represent a person, intention, or energy. Far from being just folk remnants or Halloween tropes, poppets are powerful tools of manifestation, healing, protection, and personal empowerment. In my book Dollcraft: A Witch's Guide to Poppet Magick & Haunted Dolls, I dive deep into the rich and versatile world of doll-based spellwork. But today, let me take you on a quick journey into what poppets are, how they work, and why you should absolutely be making one. What Is ...
Trauma is an elusive foe. It hides in the body, making it tricky to recognize—mainly because it often is not what people think it is. Many believe trauma results only from major events like a fire, a terrible accident, or a natural disaster. However, the truth is that trauma happens when the body perceives a threat or senses danger—whether real or imagined. Everyone has experienced these sensations at some point. The panic might hit when you realize you may have left the stove on or the sinking feeling from a hard-to-read email at work. These moments leave a trace. Each time your body encounters a perceived danger, it stores that experience as a marker of harm and builds a ...
Haunted dolls. The very words send a shiver of fascination—or fear—down the spines of most people. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a practicing witch, or simply someone who has ever side-eyed a doll in an antique shop, you're not alone in your curiosity. Dolls that blink when they shouldn't, move when nobody's watching, or whisper in the dark are the stuff of legend—and, in some cases, real-life experience. As a psychic medium and a "good witch," I've worked with spirits my entire life. But there's something uniquely powerful, and deeply personal, about working with dolls that house spirit energy. Whether they're haunted by a human soul, charged with residual ...
