Tag: Candles
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Candles: Which Wax is Right for Your Spellcraft – Part III
Now let’s take a look at beeswax. Beeswax is the oldest known ingredient in candle making history. It is reported to date all the way back to the ancient Egyptian culture and was found in many of the pyramid excavations. It is believed that they dipped papyrus leaves in the wax before burning them. Beeswax…
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Candles: Which Wax is Right for Your Spellcraft – Part II
As candles made with paraffin wax gain notoriety for being terribly unhealthy and non-environmentally safe, we turn to more natural alternatives. Soy and beeswax are the most common at this time. (As I mentioned in Part I – there are others, but I am covering the big 3 – paraffin, soy, beeswax.) These waxes are…
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Candles: Which Wax is Right for Your Spellcraft – Part I
Candles, in some form, have existed since the earliest civilizations. Inexplicable Things Apothecary now offers a variety of different candles in a variety of different wax types. Since we released our beeswax candles at the first of the year, we have been flooded with questions about the differences between the wax types. So I would…
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Krampus – the Anti-Claus!
In honor of Krampus, and the upcoming movie release – Inexplicable Things is proud to, once again, offer a Boxed Gift Set of Krampus Kandles for the holidays! Pre-Order is happening, NOW! This gives you first dibs on a unique, limited-time, holiday candle with a surprise fragrance, this year! Last year, we sold out in…
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And so we meet again . . .
And so, it’s been awhile, since I was able to properly visit this blog. It’s been a whirlwind of change and adventure for my family. The husband and I made a quick trip to Louisiana in early January – all on the spur of the moment after looking at property on the internet. We met…
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Birch Moon
December 24th – Celtic Birch Moon Today begins the Celtic New Year – the month of the Birch Moon – which just happens to be the perfect time for new beginnings and making plans for the future. As we draw closer and closer to the end of our regularly observed calendar year, we are ever closer…
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Prosperity 101
This time of year, I think we could all use a little extra financial boost. This is just a little collection of prosperity boosting spells and root work that I have complied. The list includes only those spells that I have performed for clients, for myself, or that I have first-hand knowledge of someone using.…
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Tarot Readings from the Rougarou
I am a Witch… and what’s a witch without a magickal familiar? I was raised on a ranch – around animals and critters of all kinds. But, I can thank my father for my love of cats. As far back as I can remember, I have had a cat in my life. And, usually a…
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The Moon and her Magick . . .
Need a little help or guidance with an issue at hand? Or maybe you need an ear to bend to relieve some stress. Do you follow the moon phases for planting your garden or even cutting your hair? I am drawn to the path of the Moon. Most likely this has something to do with…
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Wheels of Color . . .
For centuries, colors have been used for magickal purposes. They can create, change or enhance a mood; bring about an emotional response; keep one grounded to activity at hand – just to name a few. Each pantheon and philosophy seem to have their own ideas of what different colors mean. But, this is my blog…