Posts by Nicola
Bake your own witchy and wonderful Soul cakes.
Makes around 12 to 15 buttery and yummy goodness. Takes 30/35 minutes Ingredients 225g plain flour, 100g unsalted butter, softened, 100g caster sugar, 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon mixed spice, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, A pinch of nutmeg, 50g currants, Zest of half a lemon, A pinch of salt Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, milk and lemon zest. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, spices and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture. Fold in the currants until you have a soft dough. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1cm thick. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter. Traditionally, a cross was marked into the top of each cake using a knife. Place on a lined baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy dusting yours with a little caster sugar while still warm. A little bit about soul cakes Long before trick or treating became part of Halloween, there was an old…
Read MoreWorking with the Full Moon, Fertility & Blood Magick
Fertility magick comes in many forms and has been practised by women for centuries. I turned 50 this year, and after what I thought was my final bleed in March, I thought that chapter of my life had come to an end. The thought of having no more bleeds made me a little sad, as…
Read MoreWorking with New Moon and Blood Magick.
Are you starting to, or have entered the powerful stage of the Crone? Are you going through perimenopause or are you post menopausal where you haven’t had a bleed for a year or more? I turned 50 in April and what I thought was my last bleed was at the end of March. After 6…
Read MoreKitchen witchery – Apple Crumble.
Did you know that the New Moon is a great time for planting new seeds and setting intentions for the month ahead. To work with the new moon energy, I decided to make an apple crumble. While I was stewing the apples, I thought about what I wanted to bring into my life over…
Read MoreTree Magick – The Elder tree.
The Elder tree has long been associated with protection, healing, intuition, and the gateway between worlds in many forms of European folklore and folk magick. For witches, herbalists, and friends of the Fae, The Elder tree is often seen as both a practical and deeply spiritual ally. When working with the Elder tree, many traditions…
Read MoreConnecting with Mother Mary as the Divine Feminine
For many, Mother Mary has been connected to the Catholic Church. I was brought up as a catholic and I have now decided not to go to church on a regular basis anymore. I choose to do this, once I started to learn how the catholic/christian church has treated witches, unmarried mothers, native children, children…
Read MoreKitchen witch magick – Quick ritual for love, friendship & stagnant relationships.
Would you like to create an extra bit of sweetness for a situation or in your life? Most of us love a bit of chocolate, but did you know that its properties represents love, prosperity, comfort, and attraction? The chocolate wrapper, surrounds and holds the chocolate, so it can be used for holding an…
Read MoreWild Rose Shadow affirmation.
Wild Rose Shadow Affirmation The affirmation below is for anyone that wants to work with the energy of the Rose on a deeper level. I am rooted in the dark soil of truth.I am not afraid of my depths.My heart opens not only to light, but also to shadow. Like the wild rose, I grow…
Read MoreRose heart affirmation
Rose Heart Affirmation I choose to be rooted in the energy of the Earth and for my heart to be open to love.My heart unfolds in perfect timing for my highest and best. .I choose to embody the sacred balance of softness and strength.Like the rose, I choose to bloom in my own season and…
Read MoreThe magick of Lavender Roses.
The magick of Lavender Roses. Lavender roses are weaved in enchantment. Their energy has been linked to spiritual wisdom, and psychic awakening They embody the divine feminine in her most intuitive form, the seeress and the keeper of hidden knowledge. Where red roses burn with passion and white roses shine with purity, lavender roses shimmer…
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