Mastic Gum

Mastic GumAlso called tears of Chios from the island where it is traditionally found, mastic gum has a long history of use in the Mediterranean and Middle East as well as North Africa. It is said to have been used in the ancient Egyptian embalming process and is used in some sacred anointing oils. Key Words: Clarity, quickening, concentration, vision

The heart is known universally as a symbol of love

together with how they interact with each other and their appropriate use for magickal work

joints and knees: Nettle (Urtica dioica)

His education in magic began at a very early age

the words inspired by the Muse live on in vibrant tradition under the shining aureole of the Holy Fool

in rites of passage for life transitions

The wealth of seasonal rituals and charms within are drawn from ancient sources but are easily performed with readily available materials

The Book of Hedge Druidry is for those who feel called to explore the magic and mystery of the powerful earth-based spirituality of the British Isles

Schulke's book on esoteric toxicology Veneficium was an instant success

the book was threatened with suppression by the authorities of the day

The medieval Christian church demonized these once helpful spirits and held exorcisms to expel them from the houses they haunted--which proved effective less than half the time

bringing with it both life and death and the wisdom of its mysteries