The hamsa is a palm shaped symbol used in many parts of the world as a protection amulet against the evil eye. The evil eye is a destructive energy given by others that arises from envy, hatred, or jealousy. The evil eye is believed to cause illness, death, or unluckiness, which is why the hamsa […]
Although the people in Regency England couldn’t enjoy one of those yummy caramel and milk chocolate squares made from Ghirardelli, there were other sweets available at the time. Ice Cream Making ice cream was an expensive process, since hauling and storing giant blocks of ice was an arduous chore that began in the freezing winter
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In my Griffin Witches series, my main characters are triplet sisters who have the ability to manipulate energy. They are very spiritual beings. Due to the loss of loved ones close to them, these stories delve into the afterlife and reincarnation. According to data released by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, a
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In book two of the new witch series I’m researching, the sisters must capture their mother’s murderer and retrieve the map to Sanctuary. Unfortunately, the Yoruba priestess has taken refuge in another dimension, making their travel by astral projection, necessary. Human beings have five subtle bodies; these color spectrums of light surround the body and
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I’ve been working on my spiritual witches series. This series delves into Reiki, the afterlife, energy, witchcraft, reincarnation, ancient Egypt, astral travel, time travel, and of course, love. One of the subjects I explored was Sacred Geometry. Sacred Geometry involves universal patterns used in the design of everything in our reality. This includes the Golden
Since antiquity, people have protected their feet with the use of footwear. Not only are shoes used to protect, they also make a statement, whether of fashion or status. During Regency England, those who could afford it had their shoes made by a cobbler. Of course styles changed from round toe to pointy toe with
Fans have been sending messages since their inception. Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, surrounded herself by slaves who fanned her in an effort to ward off the scorching heat. The fan was seen as a sacred instrument by the Egyptians and was used in religious ceremonies in many ancient cultures. It was a symbol of
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Decorating eggshells is an ancient tradition. In cultures around the world, the egg is a symbol of new life, fertility, and rebirth. For this reason, many ancient cultures used eggs during their spring festivals. In Africa, decorated ostrich eggs have been found that are over 60,000 years old. Ostrich eggs of gold and silver were
In the Early Modern Era, roughly 1480 to 1750, there were sanctioned and official witch trails. Most of us are aware of these stories from history and Hollywood films, but during this time of mass hysteria, an estimated 40,000-60,000 people were executed, and 75 to 85% of them were women. Many Acts regarding witchcraft were
While doing my research on magic and witches throughout history, I came upon what was known throughout the Greco-Roman world as a curse tablet. People who wish to ask the gods to do harm to another wrote a curse tablet text. These curses were usually scratched on very thin sheets of lead, then rolled, and
