Hi all [HEAVY BLACK HEART] I know I haven't been around much for a while, but that's because life has been knocking me down quite a bit lately. My craft took a backseat, but I'm feeling called back to it...something I WAS writing about in another thread before my phone crashed and ate it. Oops. Anyw...

These are all such wonderful and thought-provoking answers! I wish I had the energy to go through and respond to each one, but alas.... thank you all for the responses, I'll definitely be re-reading these for a bit. If anyone else wants to jump on the conversation, please do! Hopefully I'll be able ...

Hi all! So I know I've been gone forever again... life has been crazy. I hope you're all doing well! Anyway, I'm at a point where I'm starting to work on my spellcasting again after a long period of just... letting my craft kinda stagnate. Now at this point, I've been doing more research and reading...

Snow, that tattoo sounds lovely. And thanks, everyone, for the input! I had to research what a "bindrune" is, and I really like that idea. They're all good ideas! Thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing any additional responses; it seems like everyone has a little something different/unique to shar...

Hello everyone! (Firstly, I wasn't really sure where to post this, so feel free to move it of course.) I did a quick search through the forums but couldn't find what I was looking for, so here's a new post. I'm at a point in my life where misfortunes are befalling me seemingly at every turn, and als...

I will for sure have to check out those articles, these are awesome! I'm just now getting caught up after going on a brief hiatus, and I was actually just recently wondering how close to actual mythology/symbology they stayed. This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! And on a side note, wo...

Essential are typically made with heat. Through a form of distillery or slow cooking. Plus when using some diffusers they also heat to disperse the oil into the air. Heat should not hurt the oil, it may diffuse some of it, but if anything that can be pleasant. =) Plus as you're working with it you'...

I would heat any ingredients that need melting or simmering first, then as it cools to maybe 105 degrees then add the oils. A certain amout will evaporate if they are too hot for very long. Especially some herbs. Rosemary has an evaporation rate of 18, meaning it evaporates very quickly and patchou...

Hi all! I've got some ideas for a great "potion" (a facial cleanser/toner), and I was wondering if heating my ingredients, including essential oils, will ruin the way they work. Right now I'm toying around with the idea of a witch-hazel and moonwater base with oils of melaleuca, lavender, lemon, and...

Good ideas, thanks!!

I'm also still trying to think of some good ways to incorporate it into decor/music ...

Hi all!! I've always kind of failed at celebrating pagan holidays fully enough to satisfy me, but this year, I might just do Samhain right. That being said, I'd love some input! I plan on having a big bonfire and inviting many people. I feel that the energy will be through the roof, as we typically ...

Finally, updates for you all!! Firstly, I REALLY appreciate everyone's support and input. It helped make the situation less scary. So thank you. :) Now... The entity weakened considerably after Raven sent me a message informing me of their efforts. I did some energy work and some cleaning, and kept ...

I love this forum so much. It's great to have a place where everyone is so quick to help out. Thanks, everyone.

Hi all [RELIEVED FACE] Thanks for the replies! There's certainly a lot going on here. I will try to address everything though I'm sure I will miss some. corvidus-- I don't really follow any tradition, I kinda piece things together and beat my own trail. I don't follow any deities and I don't use mag...

Hi everyone! (Heads up: this is a long post. But I would really appreciate help and advice.) I'm sorry to say, there have been some alarming events happening in my house lately, and I really need help and support dealing with it. I believe this entity came into my house during this past winter. I'm ...