Spooky Shit

  • The Legend of the Incubus and Succubus

    The Legend of the Incubus and Succubus

    Demons have existed as long as humans have – at least in story form. And with the tales of demons filtered down to us from the earliest stories come the incubus and the succubus. You’ve probably heard the terms incubus and succubus, but what are they really? And where did these stories come from? Let’s dive in!
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  • Vampires Around the World

    Vampires Around the World

    Whether they’re sparkly, terrifying, or somewhere in between, there’s no doubt vampires are a part of our culture. Did you know they’re a part of most cultures and date back to many ancient civilizations?
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  • Samhain Herbal Recipes for the Busy Witch

    Samhain Herbal Recipes for the Busy Witch

    This time of year is perfect for crafting simmer pots, sprays, door washes, and incense blends for home protection, communicating with ancestors, or simply honoring the third harvest sabbat of the year.
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  • A Witch's Guide to the Paranormal

    A Witch's Guide to the Paranormal

    The best weapon when hunting ghosts is knowledge. Below is a list that helps clarify the different types of spirits and hauntings you may encounter when trying to communicate with the other side of the veil.
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  • Our Favorite Divination Tools

    Our Favorite Divination Tools

    As we near Samhain, you may be called to practice more divination. While you don’t need any fancy tools to divine information from the spirit world, it can help to...
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  • Underworld Myths from Around the World

    Underworld Myths from Around the World

    But there are other interesting stories about the Underworld, stories about the creation of the afterlife or the fates of unusual souls. As the veil grows thinner and death lingers in the mind, let’s take a deeper look into lesser-known Underworld myths.
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  • Samhain: The Witches’ New Year

    Samhain: The Witches’ New Year

    Samhain (pronounced Sow-in) is the third and final harvest sabbat of the year, and its name means “summer’s end” in Irish Gaelic. Often called the Witches’ New Year, it’s the perfect time to commune with and honor the dead, and celebrate the ever-turning cycles of life and death.
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  • Practicing Ancestor Magick

    Practicing Ancestor Magick

    October is the perfect time to begin or renew your ancestor magick practice. Whether you choose to connect with your ancestors through divination or you want to create an ancestor altar, we’ve got you covered. Read on for tips to practice ancestor magick now and throughout the year.
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  • The Accuracy of Witchy Movies: What Did They Get Right?

    The Accuracy of Witchy Movies: What Did They Get Right?

    Below, IGC takes a look at the accuracy of the most popular and well-known witchy movies. While there are a lot of fun fantasy elements in these movies, they don’t detract from some of the real witchcraft concepts and ideas the movies play with.
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  • Witchy Tips for Ghost Hunting

    Witchy Tips for Ghost Hunting

    Whether you’re traveling this October or you’re ready to venture out and hunt for ghosts at a local haunted spot, here are some witchy tips to keep you and your companions safe – and having fun! – while hunting up ghosts.
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