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The Wise One Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:35:37 +0000

We have stories to tell, stories that provide wisdom about the journey of life. What more have we to give one another than our ‘truth’ about our human adventure as honestly and as openly as we know how?
– Rabbi Saul Rubin

Medieval Europe was, for the most part, a patriarchal society. An intelligent woman was often shunned, considered to be a witch. This knowledge, this wisdom was oftentimes centered on the healing arts – on the use of herbal medicines and serving as the village midwife. Skills in the healing arts were passed from woman to woman through the stories they told.

The Wise One Pendant shows a witch with flowing hair, in traditional dress, holding her broom. Ancient healers, wise women, midwives, and sorceresses are called forth in this piece.

Hand cast in sterling silver,
The Wise One Pendant
honors the witches of today and those of the past.
It is a celebration of the wisdom of witches.

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Witch Healer Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:38:12 +0000

In medieval Europe a ‘witch’ was often a wise person, usually a wise woman – one who was skilled in the healing arts. She may have had knowledge of ancient herbal medicines and was often a midwife as well. Her religious beliefs, if she had any, were more often than not a faith based on the ancient environment which surrounded her and thus she had a supreme belief in, and respect for Nature. Her faith lay in the sun, the moon, the forest, and in all livings creatures. She also had a special reverence for the seasons of the year and the seasonal festivals celebrating the change in the weather and the harvesting of crops.

Today, we are again seeing these witches in our midst. They are the herbalists, midwives and witch-priestesses who heal our spirits, bodies and hearts. Our Witch Healer Pendant is perfect for celebrating this tradition. A charming cloaked figure moves through the fog, bringing her cauldron and herbs. She is a healer, a guardian of ordinary folks. The pendant honors this much respected person, the midwife who brings babies safely into the world; the healer who is knowledgeable about herbs, ointments, and potions; the wise woman who people turn to in times of trouble, disease and sadness.

This beautiful
Witch Healer Pendant
is hand cast in sterling silver and serves as a celebration of witch healers past and present.

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Witch Flying Free Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:25:03 +0000

During medieval times brooms were a symbol of female domesticity. Women would often push her broom up the chimney or prop it outside the door to show to callers and neighbors that she was out of the house. It was an easy step to believe that witches, who purportedly could fly, would use their most common tool and soar up the chimney on it. Soon the broom became intrinsically linked with witches. In modern times, brooms are reminders of the power and unlimited possibilities of the Wiccan path.

The Witch Flying Free Pendant depicts a delightful chubby little witch with her cloak streaming behind her. The pendant gives a feeling of freedom and it serves as a reminder of the powers of magic and freedom that are in the essence of a witch’s heart.

Beautifully sculpted and hand cast in sterling silver, the
Witch Flying Free Pendant
is truly wonderful for any Wiccan or Witchy person to wear and enjoy.

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Witch Flying Free Pendant – Pewter

adminjosh — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:55:31 +0000

Beautifully sculptured and cast from 100% lead-free pewter, the
Witch Flying Free Pendant
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif”> is truly wonderful for any Wiccan or Witchy person to wear and enjoy.

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Sky Clad Flyer Pendant – Sterling Silver

adminjosh — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:04:19 +0000

During medieval times it was believed that witches could fly and that in doing so they would use their most common household tool, the broom. They would soar up their chimneys and glide out into the night air. It was this belief that helped the broom to become intrinsically linked with witches. In modern times, brooms are reminders of the power and unlimited possibilities of the Wiccan path.

Witches and familiars, oftentimes a cat, have long been associated with one another. A familiar is a supernatural being that helps and supports witches. The similarities between them are numerous, the strongest being resourcefulness and independence. Both have also enjoyed a long history of being deified and maligned in many cultures.

Our Sky Clad Flyer Pendant features a beautiful naked witch and her familiar riding on a broom, taking a joyous flight during the witching hours.

Hand cast in sterling silver. the
Sky Clad Flyer Pendant
is a reminder of the freedom and companionship that a witch and her familiar enjoy.

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My Other Car Broom Pendant – Sterling Silver -G37S

adminjosh — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 23:26:18 +0000

The association between witches and brooms goes back to ancient times, when pagans had rituals to ensure healthy crops. During these ceremonies the participants would mount pitchforks, poles, and broom; and rode them like horses into the fields, leaping high into the air and dancing. The moon represents intuition, magic and mystery. She waxes and wanes from maiden to mother to crone, being reborn again as the maiden symbolizing the endless circle of life.

My Other Car Broom Pendant brings both the broom and moon together as an affirmation of magic and the journeys of consciousness that magical folks undertake.

Made in the U.S. A., My Other Car Broom Pendant is hand cast in sterling silver.

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Merry Meet Wand -W45

adminjosh — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:47:16 +0000

Merry Meet, Merry Part
and Merry Meet Again

Our Merry Meet Wand is a simple yet uniquely beautiful wand. The shaft of the wand is a flowing spiral with intertwining branches at the base. The sphere at the top of the wand is held in place by similar intertwining branches.

Hand cast in lead free pewter, the 10″ Merry Meet Wand
is equally at home during circle or on your personal altar.

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Witch’s Broom Wand & Hat Set (large) -W63H

adminjosh — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:12:12 +0000

Brooms and pointed hats are traditional symbols of witches and wise women. The association between witches and brooms goes back to ancient times. The pagan community would come together for ceremonies to ensure healthy crops. During the ritual they would mount pitchforks, poles, and brooms; and ride them like horses into the fields, leaping high into the air and dancing. During medieval times brooms were a symbol of female domesticity. Since most witches were female, the broom became intrinsically linked with Witches. In modern times, brooms are reminders of the power and unlimited possibilities of the Wiccan path.

This is a powerful, yet simple magic wand that calls forth the powers of the Witches, both ancient and modern. Shaped like the traditional round broom, the large Witch’s Broom Wand is a wonderfully versatile spell casting tool. The broom is hollow at the bottom, allowing you to insert spells. You can write your spells on a small piece of paper and place them in the broom before casting your spell. The spell can remain in the broom when placed on your altar. Both the Witch’s Broom Wand and Hat can stand on an altar, reminders of the Wise Witches who came before us. The broom and hat can sit separately or the hat can be placed on top of the broom when it is standing up. The hat can also be used for storing small herb packets or stones.

The Hat is 4” tall while the
Witch’s Broom Wand
is 13” long.
Both are cast in the finest 100% lead-free pewter.

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Avalon Mist Wand -W25

adminjosh — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 00:19:15 +0000

The Magical mists that surround Avalon, The Universe’s Stars and the infinite Spiral are called forth in our Star Avalon Wand. A Crystal sphere amplifies the energy of this Wonderous Wand. Call forth the Cosmic energy, Psychic insights and Feminine Power ~ All Elements.

Avalon Mist Wand is 8.5 inches in length.

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