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Understanding a Mercury Retrograde

  • August 31, 2009 7:57 pm

Followers of astrology are very aware, and some even slightly in fear of,  Mercury Retrogrades. So what is a Mercury Retrograde, what does it affect, what can you expect, and how do you survive it?
What is a Mercury Retrograde?
Usually 3, although sometimes 4, times a year the planet Mercury goes retrograde for a three week [...]

Is it Magick or Magic?

  • August 30, 2009 12:03 am

As you research and study witchcraft, you may find yourself questioning which term is accurate, magic or magick, and why? If you attempt to find the answer you will discover a couple of things.

Some people get very very upset if you use the term “magick.” They may even believe it used by those who are simply [...]

The Reality of Magick – when magick fails

  • August 27, 2009 2:21 pm

Some circumstances in my life recently, and my attempts to change them, has reminded me of an important fact. It is a fact that many people interested in magick, especially those that are new to the ideas, are resistent to. I deal with it all the time as people question me as to why their [...]

Witchcraft Ethics & the Law of Karma

  • August 25, 2009 2:12 am

One of the first things you will likely question or encounter, in the practice of witchcraft, is the questions of ethics and karma. Ethics are codes of moral conduct one lives by, their moral principles. Karma is the consequences (or cause and effect) of both good and poor behavior. I think ethics is a pretty [...]

Understanding the Differences & Similarities between Wicca & Witchcraft

  • August 24, 2009 2:22 am

Rarely do I see a word as misunderstood, and confusing in origin, as the terms “Wicca” and “witchcraft.” The word witch, or an early form of it, has been found in so many cultures, it is difficult to know for sure which one is the actual origin of the word we use today. I want [...]

Witches Cupboard Blog has a New Home

  • August 24, 2009 1:53 am

Bright Blessings, and welcome to my new blog!
I am very excited to be starting this new blog, and already have a boatload of ideas for it! I invite you to take this opportunity to read the About Me page (click the About tab at the top of the page) to find out more about me, [...]