Briar and Bramble

NOT FOR SALE 💚 I finished this personal piece the other day and got the felt backing on finally. It was the original to the other piece I made a smaller version of but had actually completed before this one. Going to find a place to hang it up tomorrow. 🐍

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This piece is proving difficult at this size. Working on filling in the hair next. Using my finest pyrography pen on this whole thing which doesn't burn very dark yet gets hot easily so I need to break often. It's taking me a while but I'm really excited about it. 🌿🌿🌿 #womandrake #mandrake #medieval #herbalism #woodburned #woodburning #pyrography #occult #witch #symbolism #europeanmandrake #inspiredbyhistory #wip #workinprogress

NEW! <3 So in love with this piece! The toad was seen to Medieval Christians as a representation of the Devil or at least connected to him through their associations with witches. The Devil was a popular figure in various tales but much of the time it was the folkloric Devil and therefore actually other spirits and beings. Something witches even now work with as they are everywhere. Exploring the darker side of human nature isn't inherently bad and toads can represent that dark side. The views on this can be heavily influenced by the religious baggage one may have from being influenced by the wider culture that influences our lives. In some stories a witch could be identified by searching their body for a mark by a toad. Either seen in the eye or with an imprint of the foot on the body, etc. The toad was also "known" to be used in spells. Both in curses and cures. It is associated with fertility and the female womb as well as aiding one in becoming invisible, warning one of being poisoned, in healing the body and more. My favorite aspect of the toad is through it's connections with the Otherworld and it's ability to become a bridge between worlds. Other more popular and some modern representations include: inner strength, luck, success, changing ones luck (for the better generally), the circle of life, self examination and more. 🌿🌿🌿 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🌿🌿🌿 #toad #tradwitch #traditionalwitchcraft #witch #witchcraft #woodburned #pyrography #occult #spiritanimal #totemanimal #medieval #moon #moons #spiritual #pagan #metaphysical #etsyshop #etsy #etsyseller

NEW! <3 So in love with this piece! The toad was seen to Medieval Christians as a representation of the Devil or at least connected to him through their associations with witches. The Devil was a popular figure in various tales but much of the time it was the folkloric Devil and therefore actually other spirits and beings. Something witches even now work with as they are everywhere. Exploring the darker side of human nature isn't inherently bad and toads can represent that dark side. The views on this can be heavily influenced by the religious baggage one may have from being influenced by the wider culture that influences our lives. In some stories a witch could be identified by searching their body for a mark by a toad. Either seen in the eye or with an imprint of the foot on the body, etc. The toad was also "known" to be used in spells. Both in curses and cures. It is associated with fertility and the female womb as well as aiding one in becoming invisible, warning one of being poisoned, in healing the body and more. My favorite aspect of the toad is through it's connections with the Otherworld and it's ability to become a bridge between worlds. Other more popular and some modern representations include: inner strength, luck, success, changing ones luck (for the better generally), the circle of life, self examination and more. 🌿🌿🌿 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🌿🌿🌿 #toad #tradwitch #traditionalwitchcraft #witch #witchcraft #woodburned #pyrography #occult #spiritanimal #totemanimal #medieval #moon #moons #spiritual #pagan #metaphysical #etsyshop #etsy #etsyseller

NEW! <3 Small Birch wood altar tile burned with the Icelandic stave "Draumstafir." This symbol is said to aide one in dreaming of their hearts desire. Keep with you in a bag, place under your pillow, use as a tool in meditation, place on your altar during workings, etc. Use how it calls to you. 🌿🌿🌿 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🌿🌿🌿 #birch #woodslice #woodsliceart #birchwood #draumstafir #stave #icelandic #icelandicstave #norse #heathen #pagan #viking #vikings #magic #pagan #witch #witchcraft #spell #ritual #occult #handmade #shopsmall

NEW! <3 Small Birch wood altar tile burned with the Icelandic stave "Draumstafir." This symbol is said to aide one in dreaming of their hearts desire. Keep with you in a bag, place under your pillow, use as a tool in meditation, place on your altar during workings, etc. Use how it calls to you. 🌿🌿🌿 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🌿🌿🌿 #birch #woodslice #woodsliceart #birchwood #draumstafir #stave #icelandic #icelandicstave #norse #heathen #pagan #viking #vikings #magic #pagan #witch #witchcraft #spell #ritual #occult #handmade #shopsmall

NEW! <3 This wood burned altar tile was inspired by Medieval illustrations depicting a snake. Snakes symbolize different things in different cultures. For some snakes represent healing (like in it's connection to the Greek god of medicine), transformation, life changes, primal energy, life force, spiritual guidance, earth energy, moving forward, et cetera. If a spiritual/folklore aspect doesn't appeal to you there is also its appearance in literature, gaming, art, and other things that might peak your interest! 🐍🐍🐍 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🐍🐍🐍 #snake #serpent #occult #tradwitch #traditionalwitchcraft #snakewitch #woodburned #pyrography #medieval #pagan #paganism #witchesofinstagram #forsale #magic #energy #spiritual #healing #metaphysical

NEW! <3 This wood burned altar tile was inspired by Medieval illustrations depicting a snake. Snakes symbolize different things in different cultures. For some snakes represent healing (like in it's connection to the Greek god of medicine), transformation, life changes, primal energy, life force, spiritual guidance, earth energy, moving forward, et cetera. If a spiritual/folklore aspect doesn't appeal to you there is also its appearance in literature, gaming, art, and other things that might peak your interest! 🐍🐍🐍 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🐍🐍🐍 #snake #serpent #occult #tradwitch #traditionalwitchcraft #snakewitch #woodburned #pyrography #medieval #pagan #paganism #witchesofinstagram #forsale #magic #energy #spiritual #healing #metaphysical

These three will be listed tomorrow! All done on birch wood slices! ✨🌙✨ http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🌿🌿🌿 #woodburned #pyrography #serpent #toad #icelandicstaves #snake #occult #witch #witchcraft #pagan #tradwitch #traditionalwitchcraft #heathen #magic #handmade #witchesofig #witchesofinstagram

Started this last night and filling it in now. Working on a few things today for day six of #hrc100days 🐍 I have a wood stain brewing downstairs made with German coffee and I'm upstairs with Dagmar crafting. ✨☕️✨#100daysproject #the100daysproject #hrc100daysproject #100daysofcrafting #handmade #woodburned #birch #birch #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #snake #serpent #slytherin #occult #magic #witch

NOT FOR SALE! I simply wanted to share something I have made in the past and made again recently. These are wax tabs filled with herbs, oils and other goodies. Great for recycling candles that have not been used for ritual work or can be made from candle wax from rituals/spell work if used for the same purpose (unless it doesn't matter in your path). You can also use Virgin wax of course. We have a pot we use only for things like this as to not mix the residue with our food. It is a cheaper alternative to buying a candle kit just to melt wax. I heated the wax on the lowest I could then added herbs, oils, etc. Once fully melted I let it sit overnight but you can use immediately if you wish. My original intent was to roll these into balls but I decided a cupcake tin would be less messy and would also allow for a smoother surface to draw sigils on. These I have rubbed in my hands and because of the amount of oil I used they started to melt a bit much like solid lotion does. If you want to leave the ingredients in the wax you can use these to set in places, to write on then melt down, to bury, etc. If you strain the ingredients and make sure to include a good amount of oil you can use these like a solid lotion in ritual (please don't be stupid enough to use poisonous materials) or to rub on wood bowls used for ritual, etc. Depending on what you add and the amounts you can use a bit of wax, oils and other ingredients to make these tabs (or roll them into balls) for all sorts of uses. You can use similar processes to make "magical crayons" for sigil writing, herbal infused candles, wax poppets, wax seals, et cetera. Wax is a versatile tool in magic! And it can be bought cheaply if you are a witch on a budget with a little extra time to spare. More time to add intent! 🕯 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🕯 #magic #magick #magical #witch #wildwitch #witchcraft #witchcrafting #pagan #heathen #herbalwitch #ritual #spell #occult #occultist #witchcrafter

NOT FOR SALE! I simply wanted to share something I have made in the past and made again recently. These are wax tabs filled with herbs, oils and other goodies. Great for recycling candles that have not been used for ritual work or can be made from candle wax from rituals/spell work if used for the same purpose (unless it doesn't matter in your path). You can also use Virgin wax of course. We have a pot we use only for things like this as to not mix the residue with our food. It is a cheaper alternative to buying a candle kit just to melt wax. I heated the wax on the lowest I could then added herbs, oils, etc. Once fully melted I let it sit overnight but you can use immediately if you wish. My original intent was to roll these into balls but I decided a cupcake tin would be less messy and would also allow for a smoother surface to draw sigils on. These I have rubbed in my hands and because of the amount of oil I used they started to melt a bit much like solid lotion does. If you want to leave the ingredients in the wax you can use these to set in places, to write on then melt down, to bury, etc. If you strain the ingredients and make sure to include a good amount of oil you can use these like a solid lotion in ritual (please don't be stupid enough to use poisonous materials) or to rub on wood bowls used for ritual, etc. Depending on what you add and the amounts you can use a bit of wax, oils and other ingredients to make these tabs (or roll them into balls) for all sorts of uses. You can use similar processes to make "magical crayons" for sigil writing, herbal infused candles, wax poppets, wax seals, et cetera. Wax is a versatile tool in magic! And it can be bought cheaply if you are a witch on a budget with a little extra time to spare. More time to add intent! 🕯 http://www.thewellandspindle.com 🕯 #magic #magick #magical #witch #wildwitch #witchcraft #witchcrafting #pagan #heathen #herbalwitch #ritual #spell #occult #occultist #witchcrafter

NEW! ⚡️This rustic pendant is made from pine wood and has been burned with a Norse charm (or amulet if you prefer) to put fear into an enemy! Then it was immersed in a blessing oil of my own creation before being set out to dry. It is light weight and perfect to wear alone or to add with other charms, amulets, talismans, et cetera. There are more options written and pictured in the listing! Please note there is little light during the time this was created where I live so the pictures are not the best representation of the piece. So sorry! 🗡🛡 Runes were the alphabet of the Ancient Germanic people. There are variants depending on where they were used but the most popularly used is the Elder Futhark. Each letter symbolizes both an idea or physical object as well as has many different associated magical properties. They can also be used to write with! Bind runes are carefully created sigils using multiple runes to create another meaning. They are known in lore to be very powerful! There are also reoccurring symbols that are not part of the runic alphabets but are found alongside them on runestones, et cetera. Either bound together like a bind rune or separate with their own meaning. The one here has been said to put fear into the heart of an enemy. Use wisely and should be cautioned to use for protection and not simply power over another individual. ⚡️🔨⚡️ This piece is made with Pine Wood! Pine wood is also associated with Ravens. In various folklore and myths the pine has also been associated with prosperity, purification, warding off evil and negativity, to bring joy to the home and also to ward off sickness. ⚔⚔⚔ http://www.thewellandspindle.com ⚔⚔⚔ #charm #amulet #norse #viking #vikingjewelry #vikingpendant #witch #witchcraft #woodburned #pagan #paganism #magic #magical #magick #ritual #spell #metaphysical #energy #occult

NEW! ⚡️This rustic pendant is made from pine wood and has been burned with a Norse charm (or amulet if you prefer) to put fear into an enemy! Then it was immersed in a blessing oil of my own creation before being set out to dry. It is light weight and perfect to wear alone or to add with other charms, amulets, talismans, et cetera. There are more options written and pictured in the listing! Please note there is little light during the time this was created where I live so the pictures are not the best representation of the piece. So sorry! 🗡🛡 Runes were the alphabet of the Ancient Germanic people. There are variants depending on where they were used but the most popularly used is the Elder Futhark. Each letter symbolizes both an idea or physical object as well as has many different associated magical properties. They can also be used to write with! Bind runes are carefully created sigils using multiple runes to create another meaning. They are known in lore to be very powerful! There are also reoccurring symbols that are not part of the runic alphabets but are found alongside them on runestones, et cetera. Either bound together like a bind rune or separate with their own meaning. The one here has been said to put fear into the heart of an enemy. Use wisely and should be cautioned to use for protection and not simply power over another individual. ⚡️🔨⚡️ This piece is made with Pine Wood! Pine wood is also associated with Ravens. In various folklore and myths the pine has also been associated with prosperity, purification, warding off evil and negativity, to bring joy to the home and also to ward off sickness. ⚔⚔⚔ http://www.thewellandspindle.com ⚔⚔⚔ #charm #amulet #norse #viking #vikingjewelry #vikingpendant #witch #witchcraft #woodburned #pagan #paganism #magic #magical #magick #ritual #spell #metaphysical #energy #occult

Samhain is coming up for those who celebrate it! For those who love to do a big ritual (or multiple ones on different days) I have the jewelry for you! Tons of beautiful Viking Knit to wire wrapped crystal pendants, rings, beaded necklaces and bracelets, fun festive earrings and more! The earlier you buy the better seeing as my shoppe will be on vacation for a time soon! I even have some herbs, candles and Witchalk in stock! Almost everything you need for a magical Samhain! Get your unique handcrafted items now before someone else does!

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I'm one of two admins for this new Tumblr page! The Facebook fan page and group page are already crazy popular! The Youtube channel is also doing well! The three main witches of the admin group are nearly done writing a book as well which will be available soon! I'm not much for posting often enough or wrangling witches into place so I've chosen Tumblr duty instead of the many other connected pages. You can still find some of my posts under the "Katla" folder in the photo albums though on the fan page! Check out the new Tumblr as it slowly grows! 🔮🔮🔮 #deviantwitchery #tumblr #admin #witch #witchcraft #grimoire #spell #spells #ritual #rituals #wicca #wiccan #pagan #occult #metaphysical #magic #magick #folkmagic #hoodoo #juju #conjure #goddess #gods #deviant

Please follow @innerdimensions and check out his art! I got custom Amber Thor's Hammers for my fiancé and I for our one year anniversary from this awesome guy! We love them! If I could afford it I'd buy everything in his shoppe. He is just that amazing. He recently injured himself and needs all the support of his already made work he can get to give his bride to be her dream wedding I'm just a few weeks! Please support this amazing artist! @innerdimensions 🍄🍄🍄 #innerdimensions #asatri #heathen #heathenry #viking #vikings #norse #thor #thorshammer #mjolnir #handmade #etsy #pagan #wicca #wiccan #occult #metaphysical #magick #magic #jewelryporn