Dogs

Dogs and their place in Magick Across millennia and cultures, dogs embody the universal traits of loyalty, protection, fidelity, companionship, assistance, intelligence, obedience, cooperation, resourcefulness, and sensory perception. The dog has long been considered a liaison between the physical and nonphysical realms. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Celtic cultures all venerate the dog as the … Continue reading Dogs

Rue

Rue (Ruta Graveolens) is a perennial herb which has greyish green leaves and yellow flowers and grows to around a couple of feet high. It likes dry soil and sunny, hot conditions. It’s native to North Africa and Southern Europe but also now grows in North America. Rue is known as the queen of herbs … Continue reading Rue

Agate/Yellow Agate

General properties of agate: Strength, courage, truth, protection, healing, love, longevity, balance and harmony. Color: Agates come in different colors and varieties. Many come in color bands. Agates are a porous material. Most brilliant colored agates have been chemically altered. Element: Earth and air Chakra: Agate may correspond to all of the chakras as there … Continue reading Agate/Yellow Agate

Gnomes

Mythical Creature of Mabon — Gnomes Gnomes are one the mythical creatures associated with Mabon, the Fall Equinox.  Gnomes are earth elementals.  As symbols of the Earth, gnomes are a grounding, stabilizing force.  Gnome symbolism includes security, possession, safety, order, materialism, rooted, centered, foundations, protection, solidarity, guardianship.  Gnomes are not without their wiles. Part of … Continue reading Gnomes

Salmon

Mabon Animal — Salmon Salmon symbolism:  instincts, inner knowing and trusting one’s intuition.  Other salmon meanings include  prosperity, abundance, good luck, health, strength, determination, will power, refusal to give up, overcoming outside opposition.The salmon is an important creature in several strands of Celtic mythology and poetry, which often associated them with wisdom and venerability. In … Continue reading Salmon