Category: Witchcraft

The Old Magic of Walking in Circles

Clockwise or widdershins? Around wells, boats, fires and even the kitchen pot, direction once mattered. Follow the sun for luck and protection – or go the other way when you want to turn the world upside down…

Don’t Turn the Bread Upside-Down

Bread, butter, salt, fire and even empty egg shells were once surrounded by rules designed to protect the household. Step into the kitchen, where everyday cooking still carries traces of some very Old Magic…

Put It Back

Shoes in walls, witch bottles beneath floors, horse skulls under houses and dried cats hidden in ceilings. Our ancestors built protection into their homes – and when we find it centuries later, sometimes we still put it back.

A Penny For Luck

A penny in a new purse, silver for a baby, a coin for a gifted knife or hammered into a wishing tree. We still use money for luck in ways that have very little to do with buying anything.

Don’t Throw Yourself Away

How much old magic survives in the things we throw away? From lost teeth beneath pillows to hair and nail clippings, our discarded pieces once carried dangerous power…

Hexing the Bomb

The Witches of Greenham Common and Britain’s Most Magical Protest

Thresholds

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Walpurgisnacht

As April folds into May, the night of the 30th brings with it one of the most potent and curiously layered observances on the witch’s calendar…

The May M.T Almanac

On the surface, it is all blossom, bank holidays, bright evenings and the first proper sense that Summer might actually be thinking about turning up. But underneath? Underneath, May has always had one foot in the uncanny…

The Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice feels kinda special, marked by that hush in the air. It’s not just about darkness; it’s about embracing it and lighting the way for the sun to return. Cultures celebrate with fires, rituals, and intentions, reminding us to honor the pause and recognize small lights in tough times.

Giorria SĂ­ – The Otherworldly Hare

There’s an old belief whispered across Ireland and carried over into pockets of the British Isles, that hares are never quite what they seem. Elegant, […]

St Andrew’s Day – Saltire Skies, Winter Lore, and a Few Witchy Tricks for Luck

Late November in Scotland serves up pewter-grey skies, a dash of cold, and a sprinkle of holiday spirit denial as St Andrew’s Day rolls in, cloaked in national pride and strange rituals. From apple-peeling love divinations to baking bannocks, it’s a cozy affair reminding us to embrace the winter chill with a dram and a smile!

Old Fashioned Frost Rituals

Winter’s icy grip once turned us into ritual conjurers, from whistling at frost to dancing barefoot on chilly grass. Now, we just mutter at our car windows, hoping for less slipping and more gripping. Good luck staying upright!

Dark Goddesses of Power & Peril.

Goddesses of Power and Peril: The Bad Girls of Myth By Kirst Mason D’Raven Unleash the Wild Side of Mythology Have you ever wondered about […]

The Haunting of Hemlock Cottage – A Tale of Ghostly Cats

A true tale from the MT Roadtrip archives…

The Hawthorn

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Kapo

Kapo never apologised for her body, her magic, or her rage. She didn’t make herself smaller to survive – she transformed. She protected. She bled, birthed, defended, and healed. That’s not obscene. That’s divine.

Mebd

“Medb does not care if you think she is too much. She never did. She is the howl on the wind, the shadow on the hill, the glint of steel behind the smile. A queen without apology. A goddess made of thunder.”

Medusa

Medusa was never the monster they made her out to be. Long before the snakes, before the stone, she was a priestess—violated, abandoned, and cursed by the very goddess she served. In modern witchcraft, she’s rising again – not as a villain, but as a protector, an avenger, and a sacred force for anyone who’s ever been silenced or blamed.

PĂĄskkärringar – Swedish Easter Witches.

In Sweden, Easter brings enchanting traditions like Easter witches and PĂĄskris, adorned with colorful feathers. Children dress as witches, visit homes for treats, and enjoy pĂĄskbord feasts with pickled herring and sweet treats like semlor. Easter markets offer crafts and activities, preserving cultural heritage and bringing communities together in celebration of spring.

Life Before Accusations – The Pendle Witches’ Daily Struggles

The story of the Pendle witches is often framed by the judicial processes, the confessions extracted, and the sensational events leading up to their trial. However, much of what we think we know about these individuals is shaped by the narratives created during their persecution.

Hag Stones.

Hagstones invite us to imagine a world that is still mysterious, to believe that protection and vision might be carried in a simple stone.

How Witches Use Water for Magic and Rituals

In every form, water holds a deep and sacred place in the craft. Its role in witchcraft is multifaceted, offering both practical and spiritual uses.

The Folklore and Purpose of Witch Balls

Today, we are back on the broom to take an in-depth look at one of the lesser known UK traditions – Balls, to be exact!

Tales From The Wyld Frontier – New Book!

As the nights begin to draw in, what better way to spend your evening than with a good book? 🙂