Witch of The Wood with Raven Wood - A blog about the magickal folklore, and practices of a traditional witch.

The children all know that it’s time to dread, when in place of “sugarplums” it’s Krampus instead.

December 5, 2018 By Raven Wood

Krampus is traditionally seen in folklore pictured with chains or bells he lashes about, birch branches to swat naughty kids, and a basket strapped to his back to carry the wicked little children away, for the purpose of drowning, eating, or transporting them to Hell…… Read more

Spirit Conjuring for Samhain

October 31, 2018 By Raven Wood

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Spirits as we know have not faded away into the grave yards, in it’s stead is quite the opposite. There are numerous sightings and interest paid to spirits, especially during this time of Samhain. And so is the way in which to conjure them… This then be a witches way ~ Read more

Horns and Antlers and All Hallows Eve…..

October 28, 2018 By Raven Wood

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The season of the Dark One’s decent to the Underworld at Samhain brings us visions of antlers, bones, and horns, being more prevalent now in our artwork, and pictures of the season. Antlers and horns have become symbolic to pagans and shaman alike, their ancient artwork revealing spiritual guides and entities…. Read more

How a Wood Witch Prepares for Samhain

October 9, 2018 By Raven Wood

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Samhain, or All Hallows Eve, will soon be upon us. Bringing with it all it’s rituals, spell work, and celebrations. This be the time then, to prepare for the dark season holiday, and end to the Pagan year. For me there is much to do… Read more

Tarot and the Ways of the Witch

September 6, 2018 By Raven Wood

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The lore of the connection between the Tarot and the Witch becomes more apparent in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Read more

The Witch and the Wild Rose

July 19, 2018 By Raven Wood

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The wild rose can be a truly positive force in our life, just like so many magickal plants, but what can heal, can also hex… and the rose is no exception. Read more

Lovely Light-hearted Lilacs

June 1, 2018 By Raven Wood

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Plant lilacs around your home to keep at bay those who might intend to do harm. Or place freshly cut stems in a vase as a way to prevent malevolent spirits or entities from hanging around. Read more

May Day is on the Way, and With it the Fae…Working with the Fae ~

April 28, 2018 By Raven Wood

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May is when I sense their return….The woods are wild again, and the Fae…some of the wildest of the wood. Read more

Spring Time…. Spirits await in a Witches Wood

April 5, 2018 By Raven Wood

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For many Spring’s arrival brings budding trees, springtime flowers, and warmer, sunny days ahead. A bit diverse from my frozen wood. Read more

Hexing… The beliefs of a Wood Witch

March 12, 2018 By Raven Wood

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Hexing is an ancient art. Often a subject of heated debate, and too often a misunderstood dark art. This hopefully shedding some light on a dark practice. Read more