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The Moonflower is a species of morning glory that only opens during the evening. To those of the Old Ways, this mystical flower is commonly employed in spiritual workings focused on lunar magick, psychic enhancement and invoking feminine power.  Earlier this year I obtained a small vial of oil labeled  Moon Flower Absolute (Ipomoea Alba). The benefactor of this rarity believed it was acquired from a local wildcrafter, who no longer was available as a supplier. The oil’s color was a light brownish green and appeared to be well aged. At first I questioned the authenticity, origin and extraction process of this unique discovery .   Flower Absolutes require large amounts of fresh flowers ( steam or solvent extracted ) and yield a minimal amount of absolute or concrete . With little anticipation, my curiosity led me to open the bottle and take a whiff. Opening the bottle, a strange, woodsy, delicate aroma wafted in the air. It reminded me of cedarwood drenched in the fi...

When Did Perfect Love and Perfect Trust End?  This article was originally posted on October 8 th , 2006 @ Witchvox.com Today, we live in a country in which we, as followers of the Old Religion, prosper and grow at enormous rates. Our religion and craft grow larger every day, and as a result of this rapid and seemingly unchecked growth, it appears that more misunderstandings are created through the dilution of misguided practitioners and teachers of the craft. As Witches, we seem to have forgotten the true meaning of the Old Ways. We cast our circles and perform our rites, yet in many societies throughout our nation, the true meaning of the Old Ways is diluted and depleted as each day goes by. Of course, this is not addressed to those who strive to fix the misconceptions, but to those important societies and organizations who are supposed to represent us, yet portray us in a negative, if not egocentric, manner. There seem to be many of us arguing over whether so-and-s...