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The Practitioner’s
Handbook
Welcome to the Practitioner’s Handbook
A free resource for all levels of practitioners of the Craft.
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in the field of witchcraft, we have everything you need to deepen your knowledge and enhance your practice. Our handbook is divided into several sections to help find what you need: Sabbats, Divination, Spellwork, and the Practitioner’s Blog. You’ll find tips, information, rituals, recipes, guides, and more in each section. As an authority on witchcraft and pagan traditions, we strive to provide you with the most comprehensive and accurate information available and we add new articles weekly.
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The Sabbats
In this section we have posts detailing the eight Sabbats, including ways to celebrate each one, along with a selection of posts related to each Sabbat.
Yule
Yule is one of the Lesser Sabbats, it marks the Winter Solstice and is the time of the year when the God is reborn of the virgin goddess. The God is represented by the Sun which returns after the darkest night of the year, to again bring warmth and fertility to the land.
Miscellaneous Posts
Read our blog articles on various topics that don’t fit into any other category. Explore our diverse and eclectic views and experiences on witchcraft and paganism.
Deities
Learn about the various deities that are worshipped or invoked by witches and pagans. Explore their history, mythology, symbolism, and how to work with them.
Foraging
Discover how to forage for magical plants for witchcraft. Explore the benefits, ethics, and safety of foraging, and the magic of different plants.
Recipes
Explore the Recipes category, where you will find delicious and magical dishes for every sabbat and ritual. Learn about the history, traditions, and symbolism of food in witchcraft and paganism.
Samhain
Samhain is one of the Greater Sabbats, it is the witch’s biggest holiday and usually referred to as Halloween. It is New Year’s Day as it marks the death of the Lord. Samhain, is the death festival, and is the time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead at its finest.
Mabon
Mabon, one of the Lesser Sabbats, is the second harvest festival and is held on the autumn equinox to celebrate the last fruits of the year. Like the Spring Equinox, it is a time of balance between dark and light.