Braucherei magick often focuses on healing common injuries, such as the sting of a bee. You might not think such a practice is necessary now that we have modern science. Yeah? Read on. Lady Tillie the Bee and Braucherei by Silver RavenWolf I often think about the mindset of the German people that practiced Braucherei on a daily basis.  Hardworking.  Practical.  A focus on agriculture, animal husbandry, and the family.  Even the Amish permitted flowers around the property, in

Braucherei magick often focuses on healing common injuries, such as the sting of a bee. You might not think such a practice is necessary now that we have modern science. Yeah? Read on. Lady Tillie the Bee and Braucherei by Silver RavenWolf I often think about the mindset of the German people that practiced Braucherei on a daily basis.  Hardworking.  Practical.  A focus on agriculture, animal husbandry, and the family.  Even the Amish permitted flowers around the property, in

Last week I posted two articles on the Himmelsbrief.  Under a Taurus first quarter moon (stability, protection, earthly beauty, strength, etc.) I sat down and created this quilted ritual tote bag, using the Himmelsbrief as an applique.  I printed the Himmelsbrief on sew-in computer printer fabric, added a stabilizer to the back, and then sewed it onto the pocket of the patchwork bag.  Glass beads and a wooden button create a bit of bling!  You can take anything and turn it in

Last week I posted two articles on the Himmelsbrief.  Under a Taurus first quarter moon (stability, protection, earthly beauty, strength, etc.) I sat down and created this quilted ritual tote bag, using the Himmelsbrief as an applique.  I printed the Himmelsbrief on sew-in computer printer fabric, added a stabilizer to the back, and then sewed it onto the pocket of the patchwork bag.  Glass beads and a wooden button create a bit of bling!  You can take anything and turn it in

Pagan Himmelsbrief (Letter of Protection) designed by Silver RavenWolf The Himmelsbrief was a type of letter or testament carried on a person or hung in the home for protection against evil people and deeds.  These magickal papers were also known as Letters of Protection or Letters from Heaven.  Hohman, author of the popular Pow-Wow book Long Lost Friend, is thought to have produced the first Letter from Heaven for use in the United States.  The Pennsylvania Germans thought t

Pagan Himmelsbrief (Letter of Protection) designed by Silver RavenWolf The Himmelsbrief was a type of letter or testament carried on a person or hung in the home for protection against evil people and deeds.  These magickal papers were also known as Letters of Protection or Letters from Heaven.  Hohman, author of the popular Pow-Wow book Long Lost Friend, is thought to have produced the first Letter from Heaven for use in the United States.  The Pennsylvania Germans thought t

Pagan Himmelsbrief (Letter of Protection) designed by Silver RavenWolf This week I’ve been working on blending material art and magick.   My daughter wanted me to make her a patriotic themed quilt to go with the decor of her home.  After finishing the quilt top I had plenty of material left over for other pursuits, which got me to thinking about the traditional Himmelsbrief (letter of protection).   As today is a New Moon in Aries — this is the perfect time to empower a Himme

Pagan Himmelsbrief (Letter of Protection) designed by Silver RavenWolf This week I’ve been working on blending material art and magick.   My daughter wanted me to make her a patriotic themed quilt to go with the decor of her home.  After finishing the quilt top I had plenty of material left over for other pursuits, which got me to thinking about the traditional Himmelsbrief (letter of protection).   As today is a New Moon in Aries — this is the perfect time to empower a Himme

Books on Pow-Wow, Braucherei, and Granny Magick fall into two categories — (1) What past practitioners used as reference and modern how-to’s, and books written by non-practitioners researching the subjects.  This article covers some of the commonly used books and materials available in the How-To category. Books Employed by Pow-Wow Doctors in South Central Pennsylvania — Past & Present by Jenine Trayer Although the teachings of Pow-Wow were primarily oral in nature with the r

Books on Pow-Wow, Braucherei, and Granny Magick fall into two categories — (1) What past practitioners used as reference and modern how-to’s, and books written by non-practitioners researching the subjects.  This article covers some of the commonly used books and materials available in the How-To category. Books Employed by Pow-Wow Doctors in South Central Pennsylvania — Past & Present by Jenine Trayer Although the teachings of Pow-Wow were primarily oral in nature with the r