Trust the Trees: Dendromancy & Autumn Leaves in Divination

In the Northern Hemisphere, the Autumn is in full bloom, so to speak, and Winter is right around the corner. The leaves have not only turned from greens to fiery oranges, golden yellows, and rusty reds, but, in many areas, they’ve already been falling to the ground for a number of weeks now. Some take to raking up the fallen leaves and disposing of them – don’t! Not only are you doing your yard and the environment a great disservice by ridding the land of fallen leaves, but you’re robbing yourself of an opportunity to partake in seasonal divinatory fun! Yes, fallen leaves can be a useful tool for divination, and the bare branches they leave behind can also be read for omens. In this post, we’ll take a look at dendromancy and a few methods of divination that make use of the autumn leaves.

DivinationKeziahNovember 29, 2023dendromancy, divination, autumn, autumn magic

Autumn Kitchen Witchery: Cozy Kitchen Magic for Your Hearth & Home

Kitchen witchery is a magical practice that focuses on infusing one’s everyday cooking and kitchen preparation with intention, energy, and symbolism. It is a form of witchcraft that recognizes the power of the kitchen as a magical space, where ordinary culinary ingredients can become tools for spellwork. Practitioners of Kitchen witchery use herbs, spices, and ingredients as magical components, incorporating intention and ritual into their recipes to manifest specific desires or blessings. By cooking with mindfulness and imbuing their dishes with magical energy, kitchen witches can create a powerful connection between the physical and the mystical, making each meal a delicious and enchanting experience.

A Remembrance Altar: Using Sacred Space to Honor Your Ancestors

As the month of October unfolds and the daylight hours grow shorter, many witches and other practitioners of magic begin to turn their thoughts to honoring their ancestors. One practice that allows us to express this desire to reconnect with our honored dead is the creation of an ancestral altar or shrine. Creating an altar dedicated to honoring one’s ancestors is a magnificent way to connect with your roots, remember loved ones who have passed, and tap into the themes of death and remembrance associated with the autumn season.