A couple of questions from people new to witchyness, finding their own way. I am a new witch in the process of making my first wand and was wondering if mountain laurel wood had any magical properties? It resonated with me, but I didn't take any branches because I wasn’t sure if i could use them. Welcome to the craft! This is an exciting path you are traveling, full of symbolism, possibility, mystery, and magic. There is so much to explore and so many ways you can take your p

This week I explore the practice of smudging and smoke-free alternatives to smudging. Clearing space is a beautiful ritual and it is important to find a way that works for you. I am new to practicing. Have been studying for many years though. My question or predicament is...I have asthma and the burning of sage causes me great breathing problems. Is there an alternative to sage for work? I have dried sage hanging all over my apartment..over every door and on every window.. Ki