New Year Holiday of Magic & Mysticism Each year from October 31 into November 1 is the Pagan or Celtic New Year! For many Wiccans, Pagans, those who practice Witchcraft or other forms of magic, this may be one of the most important festivals of the year. It’s called Samhain (pronounced SAH-win or SOW-in) and a “cross-quarter” holiday because it falls between the Autumn Equinox (Mabon) and … Continue reading Samhain
Spirit Boards Connecting with the Paranormal When Samhain approaches, the veil between our physical world and the spiritual world will become thinner. For many magic practitioners, this is a special time of year when they are able to (a) become stronger in their magical abilities, (b) conduct magic on an easier level, and/or (c) more easily speak to Spirits/Ghosts/beings who are in the spirit world. Going with … Continue reading Ouija
As of the time of this posting, it’s already October and Samhain, a powerful, magical holiday, is upon us. To enjoy this time of year, I thought it would be fun to share some witch-themed Tarot Spreads that you can try! (I made sure to add links to the original Tarot Spread creators, so if you can, please take a few moments to check them out if … Continue reading Witch Tarot Spreads
A Beginner’s Guide In recent years, it seems that more and more people are turning towards alternative or more traditional, complementary medicine. It can come in many forms, including yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, and healing crystals. Chances are at some point you have probably seen or heard about pretty stones being used to help heal or provide support to people. Many magic practitioners also use Crystals to help … Continue reading Crystals 101
Tarot can provide us with endless information. It can help guide us to an answer we seek. It can provide us a new perspective of looking at things. It can assist us with inner-contemplation and meditation. It is a tool that can support us finding the knowledge, details, and potentials that lie within us using our own personal Magic. And did you know that when we are born, each of … Continue reading Your Tarot Birth Cards
Summer Solstice Holiday of Sunshine & Spirit The Summer Solstice has arrived and marks the longest day of the year with the sun seemingly sitting still in the sky! The word “solstice” comes from the Latin word solstitium, which translates as the “sun stands still.” In 2022, it falls on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2023, it will fall on … Continue reading Litha
This may seem like a more religious or philosophical post than one involving magic, astrology, witchcraft, and the like. However, there may be more than meets the eye. For example, there have been recent scientific studies that explores tales of children with memories of a past life. Also, some believe that one can undergo a form of hypnosis that allows them to experience a past life. Let’s explore and … Continue reading Past-Life Memories: Evidence of Reincarnation?
What is a familiar? After all, this whole blog website is named “Your Friendly Familiar”. This post should hopefully answer that question for there is a lot more in what a familiar means than what meets the eye. What is a Familiar? If you were to look up “Familiar” in Wikipedia, you’d find a good-sized article that covers a lot of different elements involved with the term. But … Continue reading Familiars: More Than a Pet
