Are you a Working Witch? An Unemployed Witch? An Urban witch? A Disabled Witch? A Homemaker Witch? An SAHM Witch? Are you a mommyblogger, an expat, a political pundit or peace blogger?

No matter which witch, you are surely among the millions who are feeling threatened by the decline in the American Economy. Recession, bail outs, budgets. Even if your job is secure, the newspapers and television, the blogosphere and radio all pound you with the message of fear.

You are in danger!

Economic Collapse!

Unemployment at an all time high!

Here in Thorne’s World things are much the same as ever. Sure, the Tattoo Biz is down; sure, the GirlyBoi took both a cut in pay and a cut in hours, but nonetheless our needs are met. We have a roof over our heads, the power is still on and the internet bills get paid. (Hahaha!!) There are groceries in the pantry and meat in the freezer. I even got a new pair of shoes and a bubble wand for my birthday presents to myself today! (Shoes $13, bubble wand $2.50). Those two items definitely fall under the category of wants, as opposed to needs, and I figure if I even get a couple small wants it’s a bonus!

So I know it’s not Thursday (which is my usual 13 item list posting day), but 13 is such a cool witchy number that I think I’m going to keep it for this list, at least. So here goes: Read more »

Witches’ Bottles have been used for home and personal protection down through the ages by myriad cultures, in many forms and going by many different names. As I cover magick here in Thorne’s World, I probably won’t be spending a whole lotta time chasing down history and references for you. There are plenty of books and internet sites and blogs that will give you that kind of information and I just doesn’t have time nor inclination for that sorta thing. What I want to write here, and for you, Constant Reader, is how I live a magickal lifestyle. What daily, weekly and seasonal things I do in my real life of magickal living.

I’ve been living the Magickal Life, or living a magickal lifestyle, (as I prefer to call it) for over 30 years now, so my purpose here is to simply share some bits of that with you all, not get into who did it first or best. Hell, I’ve probably forgotten more than I actually know, and I’d be hard pressed to tell you how I came by much of it; I am indeed an eclectic witch.

I have a number of Witches’ Bottles around my home. I love them. They are as attractive and artistic as I want them to be; some are meant to be seen and admired, others are hidden or even buried- but they all serve the purpose of protecting me and mine, and of course, my home. Read more »

It’s a list-o-mania!! It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for…

13 Uncommon Uses for Common Kitchen Herbs

Times are tight! Many folks like me don’t have any health insurance, others (also like me) prefer to go the natural route whenever possible. Mama nature has so much medicine and magick for us and you might be surprised how much you can find in your kitchen spice rack!

Medicinal: 1) Got bubbles? A gassy tummy or feel bloated and too full after a meal? A cup of Basil tea might be just what you need! *warning: do NOT use while pregnant

Magickal: 2) Put some basil in your Mojo or Medicine bag for safe travels, put a few leaves in the corners of the rooms of your home for protection, or burn some on charcoal to aid in dreaming and vision quests.

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