Cover image by Faallaway, with design by Sam Freeman. Words by Nick Freeman, @kjsoar.bsky.social, @mjpcuervo.com, @pjrobichaud.bsky.social, Thomas Waters, @verityholloway.bsky.social and @englishheretic.bsky.social. Edited by @mjpcuervo.com 👉🏼 helleborezine.com

In case you missed it, here’s my article about historic magical (and religious) house protection. Fire-starting demons; hag stones; evil-repelling plants; mystical markings; witch chimneys; Bibles under pillows & more! Republished by the Smithsonian Magazine. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/six-...

Six Ways That People of the Past Used Magic to Protect Their Homes, From Witch Bottles to Mystical Symbols

Throughout history, humans around the world have employed protective talismans such as special stones, herbs and plants, and decorative demon tiles

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My current non-fiction reading is this excellent account of popular witchcraft belief in 19th and 20th century Britain by @drthomaswaters.bsky.social

🧲 Horseshoe? 🧿 Evil eye? Do you use magical or religious house protection? Hag stones, witch bottles, carved stars, Bibles under pillows. People protected homes this way for centuries. Some still do! I explore 6 historical examples for @uk.theconversation.com theconversation.com/six-ways-peo...

Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history – from witch bottles to ‘hag stones’

If you’ve got problem neighbours, or your house and garden seem to suffer from bad luck, perhaps it’s time to try a magical solution.

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Hello @cerysmatthews.bsky.social - I hope you're witchy & well! Might you like to talk Magick sometime? I have a new book out, about magic prehistory to present, in words & 450 gorgeous images. Chapters on different types of magic: everyday, local, expert, ceremonial, political, alternative ...

Talking Magick. Recently I discussed magic - its nature, uses, history, and recent revival - with Conner Habib, for his Against Everyone podcast. You can listen here. And sorry about the picture ... (how many fingers am I holding up?!) soundcloud.com/user-9401093... #History #Esotericism #Witch