http://witchescupboard.info new age & spiritual guidance Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:39:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ostara (pronounced Oh-STAR-ah) occurs on the Spring Equinox, March 20, 2010. This holy Sabbat has been celebrated through the ages by various cultures, celebrating the arrival of spring. On this day, night and day are of equal lengths. As such, the focus of this time is often one of balance, ... http://witchescupboard.info/articles/sabbats/ostara-2010-history-and-rituals/  We will be examining the Magician card, numbered 1 in the major arcana of most tarot decks. For this example, I will be using the Magician card from the Robin Wood tarot deck. The Magician stands before a table which contains the tools that represent the suits of the minor arcana. ... http://witchescupboard.info/tarot/cardmeanings/exploring-the-tarot-%e2%80%93-1-the-magician/ In this article we will be exploring the tarot card "The Fool." Although now it is considered the first card in many decks, and numbered zero, historically it was the 22nd card of the major arcana. I spent some time the other night free associating in my journal regarding the image, ... http://witchescupboard.info/tarot/cardmeanings/exploring-the-tarot-0-the-fool/ In this article I will be giving you a summary of how I came to love tarot, the journey that brought me here, and where I see it taking me. I will provide a brief history of tarot itself, and provide some tips on the use and purpose of tarot. ... http://witchescupboard.info/tarot/tipsandtricks/my-tarot-journey/ A little over a week ago I saw the popular movie Avatar in theaters. Sadly, I was unable to see it in 3D as I had hoped, but it was still something to behold even in its 2D form. The superb graphics in this movie convey the beauty and emotion ... http://witchescupboard.info/reviews/movies/avatar-movie-review-and-revelation/ Crystal ball gazing is a time honored method of divination or scrying. Crystal balls should be cleared and charged when you first get them, and periodically thereafter. Opinions differ as to the best way to do these tasks. The best course of action is to review some of the common ... http://witchescupboard.info/scrying-divination/cleansing-charging-a-crystal-ball/ Today (Saturday the 12th) is a Powerday for Banishing Negative Forces, and tomorrow (Sunday the 13th) is a Powerday for Banishing Negative Influences on the Health and Body. As I have heard from many people about how poorly things have been going for them lately, I thought this to be ... http://witchescupboard.info/online-gatherings/group-gathering-to-banish-negative-forces/ What? We are giving away (3) sets of 4 bumper stickers to kick off our Customer Appreciation Extravaganza! Each winner will receive all 4 stickers pictured, shipped to them at no charge. Read on for all the details! Why? The last year at The Witches Cupboard has been busy as we have ... http://witchescupboard.info/giveaways/customer-appreciation-giveaway-1-bumber-stickers/ I purchased my first tarot deck when I was 17 years old, I am currently 32. I don't remember why, or even how, I purchased that first deck as I was raised to believe that divination was from the "devil" and was "evil." What I do know is that I ... http://witchescupboard.info/tarot/tipsandtricks/tarot-reading-accuracy-lesson-learned/ You may have seen powder incense & granular incense in new age shops, and wondered what the difference is from incense sticks or cones and how do you use it? Powdered incense frequently comes in the "self lighting" variety. It is generally herbs, oils, and/or resins ground and mixed with an unscented incense power, salt peter ... http://witchescupboard.info/how-to/how-to-use-powder-incense-resins/