The Inked Grimoire
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Spirit Magick for Knowledge, Divination, & Alignment
The fifth element, aether, universal energy: whatever you call it, the element of Spirit is one of the most essential forces in the universe. “Aether” is a Greek word that means “upper air,” and Greek philosophers saw Spirit as the air that the celestial beings breathed.
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New Moon + Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius: December 4, 2021
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Gratitude Magick for Thanksgiving
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It involves making a note of and focusing on what you have in your life instead of what you don’t have. Gratitude Magick is when you add magickal energy to your gratitude practice. You can practice this type of magick every day. Here’s why you should. -
Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse in Taurus- November 19, 2021
The Full Moon in Taurus on November 19th is also a partial Lunar Eclipse. This means the effects from this Full Moon are more powerful. -
Earth Magick for Abundance, Grounding, & Connection
Earth is our mother, and this element rounds out the four physical elements of our blog series (stay tuned for Spirit!). The earth provides our homes and reminds us to rely on forces stronger than us to help us stay on the right path. Earth Magick can be extremely centering and supportive, too, so let’s dig into it!
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New Moon in Scorpio- November 4, 2021
Scorpio New Moon awakens your intuition and need for meaningful experiences. -
The History of Halloween
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. -
Exploring Seidr and Norse Magick
Seidr is a form of Norse magick that involves divining someone’s future, interpreting what was divined, and then attempting to manipulate it. Pronounced “SAY-der,” the method was practiced by women and gods, and Freya is credited with bringing seidr to the gods. -
Full Moon in Aries- October 20, 2021
On October 20th, we have a Full Moon in fire sign Aries. Aries has a natural leadership ability which gives them strength and courage to take charge of their lives. -
Lesser-Known Norse Myths
Everyone knows that Thor carries a hammer, Odin is the king of the gods, and Loki is ever the trickster, but what about some of the lesser-known myths and deities of Norse legend? It turns out, there are some fun legends that get much less airtime in pop culture. Let’s explore some! -
New Moon in Libra -October 6, 2021
On October 6th, the month starts off strong with the New Moon in Libra. New Moons are a powerful time for new beginnings, setting intentions, and personal breakthroughs. -
Making Magick with Mundane Household Items
Despite what social media may portray, your magickal practice does not have to be elaborate to be effective. Remember, YOU are the magick, and your intention is the strongest part of your practice. You don’t need any fancy tools either. Here are some Cottage Witch-inspired ideas to help you transform mundane household items into magickal ones!
