WITCH IN THE CITY

As the veil between worlds thins on All Hallows’ Eve, we step into that liminal space where the living and the dead commune, and the whispers of the unseen brush against the edge of our awareness. The season invites us to craft magick that bridges both realms, honoring ancestors, deepening intuition, and opening our hearts to mystery. Below are three sacred recipes to enhance your Halloween rituals: a fragrant incense to honor the Beloved Dead, and two powerful ritual oils to open your psychic senses and carry your intentions through the turning of the year.  DAY OF THE DEAD INCENSE  A recipe To Honor and Call Forth the Beloved Dead. When the candles are lit and offerings are laid upon the altar, this incense invites your ancestors to draw near, wrapped in the sacred smoke of remembrance and love. For this recipe you will need the following ingredients,  1 tablespoon copal resin  1 tablespoon myrrh resin  1 tablespoon dried marigold petals  1 teaspoon dried...

When autumn’s breath chills the air and shadows grow long, the veil between worlds thins. Halloween, known to Witches as Samhain, is a time when nature’s secrets rise to the surface. Herbs gathered under the waning moons hold - whispers of both the living and the dead. Each leaf, root, and seed carries magick for protection, prophecy, and transformation. To the Witch, these plants are not just ingredients but allies, Spirits that work alongside the soul to heal, empower, and reveal.  These thirteen herbs, fruits, and roots are sacred to the season. Drawn from Greek and Italian traditions, they embody the wisdom of Gods and the blessings of the Earth. They can be carried in charm bags, burned as incense, infused into ritual oils, or used to dress candles and altars. Let each plant guide you through the thin veil, offering protection, vision, and communion with the unseen.  PUMPKIN FRUIT  The Pumpkin embodies abundance, the hearth, and the eternal turning of the seasons. Sa...

Name : Florida Paintbrush  Botanical Name : Carphephorus corymbosus  Common Names : Coastal Plain Chaffhead, Paintbrush Wildflower  Location : Native to Florida and the Southeastern U.S.  Element : Air & Fire  Planet : Mercury & Sun  Magickal Purpose : Clarity, Inspiration, Ancestral Connection, Spirit Communication, Transition, Seasonal Balance  The Florida Paintbrush is a lesser-known but breathtaking wildflower native to the meadows and pine flatwoods of Florida. Blooming in late summer and autumn, its tall stalks rise up with clusters of violet-pink blossoms that resemble a painter’s brush dipped in vivid color. When they appear in October, they transform fields into glowing purple landscapes, evoking both mystery and celebration.  Because of its timing, the Florida Paintbrush has become a flower of transition. Blooming as the days shorten and the air shifts, it carries the energy of endings and beginnings, liminal thresholds, and the ...

The Silver Veil Ritual is a sacred rite of communion with the unseen, ancestors, guides, or spirits who walk beyond the threshold of life and death. By candle, water, herb, silver, and sound, the veil is thinned, and the way between realms is gently opened. This rite is to be performed with reverence, respect, and a heart that seeks wisdom. For this rite you will need the following ingredients,  One White Candle  Bowl of Spring Water  Rosemary Sprig (or Mugwort)  Silver Coin or Lunar Jewelry  Bell or Chime  Myrrh Incense Stick  Sea Salt  Choose a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Evening or night beneath the Moon is most powerful, especially the Full or Dark Moon. Cleanse your space physically, then sprinkle salt in a circle around you to mark the boundary of sacred space.  Place the Candle in the center of your working space. Place the Bowl of Water towards the West, the Rosemary in the North, the Silver Coin in the East, and the ...