Dead Man’s Hand

*Gruesome Witchcraft Lore: THE HAND OF GLORYAccording to an old European belief, the Hand of Glory was a candle fashioned from the dried and pickled severed hand of a criminal; who was sentenced to death by hanging. This hand was said to hold supernatural powers. According to some accounts, the hand; had to be severedContinue reading “Dead Man’s Hand”

Pulled This Card For You

I pulled this card for you to contemplate over the weekend. Bats symbolize the underworld, As seen in witchcraft and most magical traditions, the underworld is a place of transition and transformation. This is where the soul goes to rest and review lessons learned. It’s also where the soul prepares for a new carnation, toContinue reading “Pulled This Card For You”

Ancestors

We have crossed the threshold and now dwell in the dark half of the year. The”spooky” season is here, and we believe the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. Halloween, or, for some Samhain, is just around the corner. During this time, there is much talk, also pressure about honoring our ancestors. ItContinue reading “Ancestors”

Why I Dumped Theistic…

DISCLAIMER:What lies herein is based upon my personal views, my perspective, and lending of my reasoning to explain why I no longer identify with Satanism, and particular terms or groups of people. What is stated here; is not directed towards anyone in particular, nor is it my goal to hurt anybody’s feelings. But, if youContinue reading “Why I Dumped Theistic…”

Veiling

Veiling is a practice among various peoples; it is one of the earliest mystical traditions. Over recent years a new movement of “veiling” within the eclectic world of modern witchcraft and paganism has drawn numerous adherents. This implementation, quite interestingly, has also begun to catch on with some practitioners of Devotional Satanism. In some traditionsContinue reading “Veiling”

First Witch Killed In Satan’s Name

Agnes Waterhouse used to be a pseudo I used online several years ago, this was also my former pen name. Not once has anyone pointed out that this is the name of the first witch killed for allegedly being in league with the Devil. In 1566 England, Agnes Waterhouse (1503-1566) also known as Moher Waterhouse,Continue reading “First Witch Killed In Satan’s Name”

14th-Century Satanic Witch

14th-Century Satanic Witch Dame Alice Kyteler, a lady of wealth with a high social standing in Kilkenny Ireland. Her name became known in the year of 1324, during the first large witch trial to take place in Ireland. This accused witch had been married four times and had inherited 3 of her former husbands’ estates.Continue reading “14th-Century Satanic Witch”