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An introduction into folk magic practices in Western Kentucky & Southwestern Indiana. Learn about charms, fixes, & divination methods that developed in this region & are still practiced today.

How can you use cornmeal to protect your home? Why should you put three iron nails in your doorframe? What happens when you burn 21 black chicken feathers on your front porch?

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Black walnuts in various stages of decay. Text: Regional Folk Magic
An introduction to folk magic in Western Kentucky & Southwestern Indiana. charms, fixes, receets, and superstitions. Free to attend. Registration required

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A tall stand of mullein plants under a blue and white cloud sky. Plants have large fuzzy leaves and a tall stalk in the center that is covered in pale yellow blooms.

Mullein is standing tall on our roadsides right now. Every time | drive past the fields and see a beautiful tall stalk of yellow blooms, it reminds of the fires of Samhain.

Mullein was a key ingredient in folk magic in Kentucky and down south. While | wouldn't recommend picking mullein from the road and using it medicinally, not knowing what kind of farm sprays or pesticides have been laid, it's a great tool for your magical practice.

Mullein drives away evil spirits. It is often hung in doorways or burned as an incense to keep homes safe from negative energies, and can be used instead of buning white sage. Mullein can also be used as a candle wick. Over time, the name evolved to "Hag Taper,” reflecting its use by witches in their spells and rituals. These leaves and stems were dipped in tallow to create candles for outdoor ceremonies, bringing light to darkness.

For Love Divination: Bend a stick of mullein towards the house of the one you love. Check back in afew days to see if it has grown up straight again. If standing tall again, your true-love loves you back, if dead, well, 5o is their love for you.

For Protection from Nightmares: Stuff some leaves into your pillowcase to sleep through the night and keep away nightmares.

Substitution for graveyard dirt: Can be used as a sub for graveyard dirt because they share similar properties. Use when graveyard dirt isn't available or something less intense would be beneficial. For Strength and Courage: Roman soldiers used mullein as torches o it has been associated with courage and strength. Put a leaf in your shoes to carry you when courage is needed.

For Protection against Evik: Mullein has LONG been associated as a strong protectant against evil forces & negativity. Take a bath in mullein for protection, soak mullein leaves in water and wash down your doorsteps with an old rag dipped in the water.

For Divination: Burn a mullein leaf before beginning your divination to attract spirits. Tie a piece of mullein root around your neck before astral projection or divination. Use the root in casting.

To Remove a Hex: Burn a leaf or bathe in water scattered with leaves and root.

To Hex Bullies and Those Doing You Harm: Dress a dolly with mullein leaves, speak into it all the things the person/people are doing to hurt you, then bumn it. It will be sent back to them.

To Curse Someone with Nightmares: Create a small pillow and write the person's name on it or on a piece of paper and stuff inside. Stuff the pillow with mullein leaves and burn it.

To Make a Mullein Leaf Candle for Necromantic Works: Take a single Mullein leaf and when it is dry but pliable, roll it gently into a long tube. Dip this into beeswax and light. Stand in sand in a fireproof bow, like a cast iron cauldron or tin can. They are smoky, but the light and flame are Tovely. Use these in Rites of the Dark year, or for spirit work.

To Make a Hag or Hedge Taper: Gather entire dried stalks and dip or brush with wax.Either dig a hole and bury or put in a mound of wet sand. These make great torches for Samhain.

The key with this plant, like all others, is your intent. You can use it for hexing and vexing, or use for protection. The key is the witch and their intent.

I embossed an ex voto on a recycled can
#folkcatholicism #folkmagic #metalembossing #witchyart #exvoto

New episode out today with returning guest, author and sculptor Via Hedera. This delightful little children’s book is packed with folk lore and verbal charms and spells. Available at all fine podcast platforms or direct from the source: https://witchlitpod.com/episode/s9e02-via-hedera/
#podcasts #folklore #folkmagic #WitchBooks #ChildrensBooks #Books #Bookstadon

When I started to make (and sell) dolls and people started to tell me that my dolls help them I was wondering - how? is it true? is it placebo? I never offered them as magical solutions. Of course, I can't deny there is my thought, intention and inner conversation happening while I craft my dolls - it's a personal practice. I know about traditional uses of dolls in folk magick and witchcraft, but not all who own my dolls call themselves witches or use them for ritualistic or magical purposes. When "The Healing Doll Way" - a visually stunning book about creating dolls as part of art therapy by Barb Kobe reached me, I finally dared to look for the answer - how can a doll help? In this book the author offers a guided process of creating dolls for self-discovery, awareness and transformation, but if you are not the one creating a doll, is there still any benefit of engaging with dolls as an adult? Turns out, the idea that dolls can help isn’t just a weird thought of a few "crazy" witches. The power and potential of dolls as valuable tools for personal development, self-reflection and regulation, transformation, growth, healing and overcoming problems is well recognized, accepted and used in modern psychology and psychotherapy.

This doll right here was created channelling confidence and self-acceptance. Kind of affirmation doll, a reminder and symbolic companion. That's what most of my dolls are. I still don't know if my dolls are art or delusional madness, but do we know where to draw the line? Is it even possible to draw a clear line and is it even needed? You tell me... The fact that my dolls help is something buyers of my dolls told me, I had no clue it could happen, just a hope they would bring joy and the sense of companionship. To my own surprise they do a lot more, and I've heard a few times: "Kristine, you don't know what you are doing with those dolls." And I agree. To be honest, I needed 7 years of crafting dolls to understand that a doll is a powerful vessel.

If you are interested in exploring this topic, you can find my full article about this here: Through The Lens of Psychology: How Can a Doll Help?

https://www.silticrafts.com/dolls-and-inspirations/through-the-lens-of-psychology-how-can-a-doll-help

(The link takes you to my SiltiCrafts home page)

#witches #pagan #rituals #paganart #witchart #occultart #artdoll #artist #dollmaker #dollartist #crafter #folkmagic #witchcraft #psychology

Oh it came, just in time for me to pick up a new book

#scottishfolkbelief #scottishfolkmagic #folkmagic

Picture of a book titled “mill dust and dreaming bread, exploring Scottish folk belief and folk magic” by Scott Richardson-Read. The cover has birds, otters and salmon

Jake Richards on AI books and the blending of Wicca and New Age into folk magic and calling it Appalachian rootwork.

#FolkMagic #Witch #Witches #Witchcraft

https://holystonesandironbones.com/2025/03/19/appalachian-witchcraft-review-of-a-sordid-selling-point/

Getting back to a magical project that's been in the works for awhile. Got my hands on some ethically sourced alligator scutes as one ingredient in the mix. Swampy magic makes me so very happy! See alt for scute info. #FolkWitch #FolkMagic #WitchSky

Photo of ethically sourced american alligator scutes. What are scutes? Quote from: [Chen IH, Yang W, Meyers MA. Alligator osteoderms: mechanical behavior and hierarchical structure] "Osteoderms are bony scutes embedded underneath the dermal layers of the skin acting as a protection of the alligator internal organs and tissues. Additionally, these scutes function as an aid in temperature regulation. The scutes are inter-linked by fibrous connective tissue. They have properties similar to bone and thus have the necessary toughness to provide protection against predators."

In the African-American folk traditions of the American South, a "conjure man" or "conjure woman" was a professional sorcerer. They would live outside the community, often in the swamp. Though feared, conjure folk would be consulted for various magical services.

#SwampSunday #31DaysofHaunting #31DaysofHaunting #Mythology #AmericanMythology #AfricanAmericanMythology #Folklore #AmericanFolklore #AfricanAmericanFolklore #AfricanAmerican #FolkMagic #WiseWoman #Sorcerer #Witch #Occult #Swamp

J'ai visité la tombe d'un saint Breton
#folkmagic #CatholicSaints

Photo d'un parterre de fleurs, remplis de statuettes de vierge Marie, une grande croix en bois recouverte de chapelets

It is said that the rowan tree can provide protection against malevolent beings. Hang a sprig above your door and you’re set.

It’s possible we all need to get one. Just saying.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowan#Folk_magic

#RowanTree #FolkMagic #Evil #Fascism #Witchcraft #Folklore #Apotropaic #Magic #Scotland

I was talking with my dad last night & we were discussing Granny Buck's Dibs & Dabs. I mailed him a copy of the book as I've enjoyed mine.

We were talking about how people used trees for all sorts of folk magic. When my older brother was little, he had asthma pretty bad. My Mam (his ma) told him to bore a hole in a tree, put in some of my brother's hair, put a staub in it (plug of wood). When he grew taller than the fix, he'd be cured of asthma.

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#witches #Witchcraft #Witch #FolkMagic

Black and White image of a woman tending a fire under a hanging pot in a yard.

Text: Granny Buck's Dibs and Dabs: Appalachian Traditions and Magical Ways by Catherine S Buck

FROM WEATHER SIGNS TO DOWSING, NATURAL HEALING AND NATURAL WAYS, GRANNY BUCK'S DIBS AND DABS: APPALACHIAN TRADITIONS AND MAGICAL WAYS IS A COLLECTION FILLED WITH THE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE, FOLKLORE, TRIVIA AND SAYINGS, BACKWOODS STORYTELLING, DOWN-HOME MAGICAL BELIEFS AND PRACTICES THAT COME FROM A HARSH ENVIRONMENT OF EARLY TO MODERN-DAY MOUNTAIN LIVING.

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[Movie Review] With its right hand Eggers’ Nosferatu points at all the sex it can, but its left invokes the imagery and the uncanny nature of folk magic.

https://wildhunt.org/2025/02/1879307.html

#nosferatu #moviereview #folkmagic #pagan #vampire #occult

The pesty sandspur is a vehicle for magical work, whether protective or baneful. These little tag-a-longs are perfect for such work. Any person raised in the deep south knows these very well, especially if they enjoyed being barefoot as a child! #WitchSky #folkmagic #folkwitch

Photo of a sandspur. Post reads: "The pesty sandspur is a vehicle for magical work, whether protective or baneful. These little tag-a-longs are perfect for such work. Any person raised in the deep south knows these very well, especially if they enjoyed being barefoot as a child!"

http://africanpaper.com/2025/02/01/thorn-wych-aesthesis/
#thornwych #aesthesis #albumreview #folk #folkmagic #woodeninstruments #hoodfaire

💧 Holy Wells & Hidden Histories 💧
Steeped in legend, magic, and devotion, the sacred wells of Britain have long been places of reverence, healing, and keepers of native spirituality. The Living Stream by James Rattue explores these ancient waters, tracing their place in folk magic, the Indigenous Fairy Faith, Saint Cults, Pagan worship and British folklore.

Inside this book:
🌿 The historical and spiritual significance of holy wells
🌹 Their ties to the Fairy Faith and indigenous traditions
✝ Christianisation, folklore, and magical practices
📜 How these sacred sites have been reclaimed and preserved

Of particular interest:
🙏🏻 How the Mary Wells preserve Pagan worship
🗺 The locations of different dedications
🕯 Ritual continuation through the ages
⛏ How the Classes differed in their reverence and approach to the Holy Wells

Whether you’re a practitioner of folk magic, a lover of history, or drawn to the old ways of the land, this book offers a deep well (🥁) of knowledge to explore.

🖤 Save this post for your reading list!
🔗 is in the bio if you want to grab a copy for yourself!

💬 Do you have a favourite holy well or sacred water source? Tell us below! We have a few favourites. 👀

#HolyWells #FolkMagic #IndigenousSpirituality #FairyFaith #BritishFolklore #TraditionalWitchcraft #WitchyReads #Folklore #WitchesOfInstagram #indigenousfairyfaith #CantingTribes #History #witch #witchcraft

A close-up image of a page from the book "The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context." The page shows the bibliography section, with several references listed. Some titles include "Troughs and Drinking Fountains," "Britons Folklore," and "Documents of British Superstition in Oxford." The page is surrounded by green leaves, and the text is clearly visible, with a focus on the academic references related to holy wells and folklore studies. The book’s content is scholarly and detailed.

A page from "The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context," showing the section titled "Hunting High and Low." The text discusses the role of the Church of England's High wing in promoting holy wells, their connection with ritualism in the 19th century, and the influence of high church figures like Bishops Beilby Porteous and Samuel Horsely. The page also covers the views of Reverend William van Notten Pole and his work on restoring holy wells. The text is placed on a rustic background with green leaves.

A page from The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context, showing the section titled "The Two Cultures." This page discusses Joseph Childrey's skepticism regarding holy wells, specifically the belief surrounding St. Keyne's Well in Cornwall. It details his thoughts on the spring's purported magical properties and its connection to superstitions. The text also touches on early antiquarians' interest in these wells, including references to antiquarians such as Anthony Aubrey and the customs surrounding holy wells. The page is placed on a rustic background with green ivy leaves.

A page from The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context titled "At the Heart of the Community." This section explores the social control associated with holy wells, particularly in relation to the English and Celtic experiences. It discusses how the Catholic religious practices at these sites changed post-Reformation, with some local rituals surviving through adaptations. The text highlights the social and political functions of holy wells and their connection to both the church and the community. The page is photographed on a rustic wooden surface with green ivy leaves.

In historical Scotland, saining (a practice to cleanse or bestow protection upon something or someone) was once common place.
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#folklore #Scotland #ScottishFolklore #folkmagic

https://blairtales.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/sain-scottish-folklore/

@Cat_LeFey I mean you've probably already done it, because you know what you're about.

But I will never pass up a chance to talk about my favorite rain spell.

Fill vessel with water
Take vessel outside
Dump water on the ground
Look up at sky, point to puddle
"SEE! It's not that hard!"

#Witchcraft #Magic #FolkMagic #Hearthcraft

Benjamin Franklin on Treasure Seeking Seers. Franklin saw the folly and called it out as the “most egregious folly and madness.”

The church denied Joseph’s involvement with treasure digging until the evidence was no longer possible to refute or ignore. There is no doubt today that Joseph Smith was deeply involved with treasure digging.

https://wasmormon.org/benjamin-franklin-on-treasure-seeking-seers/ #exmormon #benjaminfranklin #josephsmith #Mormon #lds #ldschurch #folkmagic #seerstone #treasure #prophet #profiteering #iwasamormon

Listen to the trailer for Season 2 of Magic in the United States today! First episode airs Tuesday, May 7th, wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/s2bonus

#magic #magick #wicca #minoan #lukumi #supremecourt #santeria #manifesting #lawofattraction #thesecret #appalachian #folkmagic #folkpractice #Native #nativeamerican #paiute #lakota #ghostdance #colonialism #satanism #antonlevay #satanicpanic #culture #documentary #religiousstudies

#FolkMagic

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