The Inked Grimoire

With the shortening days and lengthening nights, it’s the perfect time of year to cozy up with some comfy witchcraft – and witchy crafts! Here are some ideas for increasing the magick of the autumn season with your own magickal crafts.

Living a magickal life means you’re exposed to more energies than other people – it’s like we become an antenna for good and bad vibes. It also feels like you’re suddenly on the radar for the spiritual world, so a little extra protection always comes in handy. But this is just one reason you might want to veil in your practice and/or everyday life. Once reserved for Abrahamic religions and specific occasions like funerals or weddings – i.e., a bride’s veil – veiling is becoming popular among the magickal and pagan communities.

Mother Goddesses embody the essence of motherhood, creation, and fertility, as well as destruction and the seasons. As such, they are the perfect combination of every aspect of the life cycle. They are present in various religions and traditions and give us the chance to tune into nature and the spiritual world around us. Are you ready to work with or honor a Mother Goddess?

Like many mainstream holidays, Halloween is the product of a pagan celebration that the Catholic Church overtook. It has since evolved into one of the largest celebrations in the US, where a quarter of all the candy sold throughout the year is purchased for Halloween. That’s a lot of sugar! Let’s dive into Halloween, its origins in Samhain, and how we came to celebrate this holiday.

Brigid is the Celtic Goddess of Fire and Inspiration. Her magick centers around sacred fire, healing water, and creative inspiration. She’s a nurturing triple goddess, and you can call on her when you need help finding motivation, protection, healing, wisdom, and more.

Fairies remind us to find joy in small things. Their antics may be frustrating at times – especially if pretty, shiny things go missing around your home – but it’s all in good fun. Approach fairy magick with the same reverence you pay all of your magickal practices, and you might find that you love working with fairies.

Celtic knots have a natural magick. Even people who don’t consider themselves witches are drawn to their graceful, intricate designs. Celtic knots can be found in historical locations across Ireland and Scotland, and date back to 600 BCE. Today, we can use these ancient symbols to infuse our homes, altars, and spells with Old World magick. 

Called crann bethadh by early Celts, the Tree of Life is a symbol of harmony and balance. It appears in many traditional and modern designs, from tapestries and jewelry to architecture and beyond.