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Mandragora Magika
- Feb 12, 2016
- 3 min
Celebrating Gerald Gardner
Today I am celebrating Gerald Brosseau Gardner (June 13, 1884 – February 12, 1964). Gerald is considered the father of the Witchcraft Revival by many, he is responsible for the proliferation of what is today known as Wicca/Wica. Gardnerians today still recite their Witch lineage back to him. GERALD'S LIFE Here is an attempt at a simple timeline. It is possible some of these dates are approximations and I tried to make note of that where applicable. 1884, June 13: Born in Blun
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Mandragora Magika
- Jan 4, 2016
- 1 min
Celebrating Doreen Valiente
Today I am celebrating the life of Doreen Valiente (January 4, 1922 - September 1, 1999). Doreen was an English Witch and famed Author of many books directed toward the Modern Witchcraft Movement. Her contributions to the Craft are invaluable. A prolific writer, below are the books she wrote: Where Witchcraft Lives, in 1962 An ABC of Witchcraft Past & Present, in 1973 Natural Magic, in 1975 Witchcraft For Tomorrow, in 1978 The Rebirth of Witchcraft, in 1989 She co-wrote a boo
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Mandragora Magika
- Dec 18, 2015
- 4 min
Mistletoe: Sacred Plant of the Druids
Phoradendron Serotinum commonly known as American, Eastern, Hairy, Oak, Pacific, or Western Mistletoe, respectively
Family: Santalaceae
Habitat: Found growing parasitically in trees Mistletoe is the common name for obligate hemi-parasitic plants in several different families. These plants grow attached to and penetrate the branches of a host tree or shrub by a structure called the haustorium, this is how they absorb nutrients and thrive. This version of Mistletoe is not the
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