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Some 17,000 years ago, a human ventured deep inside Lascaux Cave in what is modern-day France, and painted a therianthrope (a human-animal hybrid) that some observers believe is a crow-headed shaman. It's the earliest evidence we have of how long crows and their cousins the ravens, part of the family of birds known as corvids, have enchanted humankind. Crows and ravens are the most intelligent animals that most people will ever encounter, given that they are far more ubiquitous and "accessible" worldwide than those very smart apes and dolphins, and far more intelligent than dogs or cats. Renowned wildlife biologist John Marzluff calls corvids, "feathered apes." And, crows and ravens are ...

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Not everyone has a Book of Shadows, but they can be a very useful tool for your Witchcraft practice. As you might already know, a couple of years ago I put out The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows, to provide a starting point for folks who didn't want to create their own book from scratch. It included most of the basics, like herbs, stones, candles, instructions for creating things like charm bags and magical oils, info on divination and various gods and goddesses, plus of course some invocations, spells, rituals, and even some recipes for yummy feast foods. It also had lots of blank space for each person to be able to add their own bits and pieces as they learned and grew as a witch. ...

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Our relationship with food can be complicated. We might not always feel the greatest about the things we eat, and we might not always have the greatest food available to eat. Food is obviously essential to our physical health, but it undoubtedly has a huge impact on our mental and emotional state as well. Whether it's a struggle to stick with reasonable portions or a challenge to overcome resistance to eating, preparing foods more mindfully and magickally can help shift the dynamics. It can also elevate humble ingredients into deliciously magickal meals, helping us to make the most of the food we have available. Being a kitchen witch is a deeper and more meaningful practice than many ...

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Something I've observed over and over in public rituals and trance possession work with the Greek god Hades is that this chthonic king is attractive—and I don't mean just his physical appearance. Hades' energy is mysterious and alluring. It's magnetic. Hades is not domineering, yet his presence tends to take over any room that he enters. People queue up to speak with him. They whisper their secret queries and lay bare their most painful, hidden wounds. He listens intently and has a wonderfully blunt, wry sense of humor. He may sometimes comfort or advise petitioners, but a question he often asks them is, "What do you desire?" This is one of the great paradoxes of the Ruler of the ...

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5 Ways to Forge Communion with Crows
by Rick de Yampert
Crows and ravens are some of the most intelligent and magical animals that most people will ever encounter. By attuning ourselves to the extraordinary, even supernatural abilities of corvids, we can...
       
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