Poke root (Phytolacca americana), also known as pokeweed, is a powerful plant with deep roots in American folk magic, Ozark and Ouachita practices, Hoodoo, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is called Shang Lu. Uses in American Folk Magic & HoodooPoke root is revered for uncrossing, banishing, and removing harmful energies. It’s often used […]

Jezebel Root is deeply embedded in American folk magic, particularly in rootwork and Hoodoo traditions. Jezebel Root is widely used to enhance personal power, influence, love, and financial success. Though strongly associated with women’s magic, anyone can use it to amplify their authority or attract prosperity. Practical Witch offers whole Jezebel Roots and Jezebel Oil

Two versions of the Ritual of Manifestation can be found on this page. This ritual is carefully designed to help you manifest your goals and intentions. Each version begins on the New Moon and completes the day before the following New Moon—completing a full lunar cycle. The instructions indicate burning Full Moon incense on the

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Autumn Equinox celebration in Omaha, NebraskaSaturday, September 21st, 2024 Author Friday Gladheart will sign copies of the 2025 Practical Witch’s Almanac from Noon to 6 pm.Welcome autumn/Mabon celebration 2 pm – 4pm Grab your broom and join the fun!

Whichever Sabbats you celebrate, and whenever you celebrate, is entirely up to you. These tables are helpful when you wish to find the exact time of the Solstice or Equinox. Between these events are the “Greater Sabbats,” such as Beltane and Samhain, which have traditional dates associated with their modern celebration. Those traditional dates are

Come camping at The Practical Witch Sanctuary for the total eclipse on April 8, 2024! Over a decade ago I purchased property to create an organic teaching garden and sanctuary for earth-centered spiritualists. Because I write The Practical Witch’s Almanac every year, I knew that the property would be in the very middle of the

Friday Gladheart has been working with essential oils for over thirty-five years. These blends are the results of considerable trial and error from clients worldwide. Based on the foundations of traditional magic and aromatherapy, these are extremely powerful and synergistic blends with numerous uses. These oils are made in very small batches and supplies are

Friday Gladheart will be at Strange Brew Occult Shop on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Come get your 2022 edition of The Practical Witch’s Almanac and have it signed by the author. Ask questions, make new friends, see you there! Time:11am to 7 pmLocation:Strange Brew Occult Shop1715 Rogers AveFort Smith, Arkansas 72901

       The question I am asked most often is, “What books do you recommend for a beginner Witch, or to give my practice a boost?”.  My gut response is all of them, but of course we are all limited by time and money to varying degrees.  Those who asked me this question twenty years

  Growing up in a rural setting meant that a farmer’s almanac of some sort or another was always within reach. Prior to the internet, this was some of the only reading material in remote areas and the almanac was a treasure trove of information. I poured over the charts and data for hours, reveling