The bóveda (literally “vault” in Spanish) is a sacred space for honoring your ancestors and spirit guides—a kind of spiritual hotline to the Other Side. Think of it as a metaphysical charging station where your spirits get their clarity, power, and pep while you get their guidance, protection, and possibly a few side-eyes if you forget to refresh the water. In essence, the bóveda is a bridge between the land of the living and the dead, a portal where you can pray, meditate, divine, and occasionally just spill your existential tea to someone who won’t interrupt. While the basics of setting up a bóveda are fairly consistent, every practitioner adds their own flair. Some follow strict traditional setups; others let their spirits guide them to something more unique. Spoiler alert: you’ll eventually fall into the second group once you get the hang of it. But first, let’s walk through the essentials....

Patchouli: the official scent of every metaphysical shop you’ve ever walked into and the reason your friend Jeremy’s place smells like a Phish concert. It’s an herb that divides people—some say it’s earthy and grounding, others say it smells like wet dirt and regret.

Agrimony: not actually the name of a Greek philosopher, Agrimony spends its time as the unsung hero of magical defense. If you’re out there trying to reverse curses or block negativity, Agrimony’s your ride-or-die. Often used in sleep aids, it’s the herbal equivalent of a weighted blanket—except instead of cozy comfort, it’s more like a magical brick wall full of NOPE. Smells kinda grassy, like a meadow on a breezy day, if that meadow were secretly plotting to be the ultimate buzz kill.

September is coming and that means … Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Kidding. It means we’re entering the harvest season, and that is a great opportunity for personal growth and introspection. Our ancestors celebrated this time with rituals of gratitude and preparation. We can harness the energy of autumn to charge up our meditation and reflection practices.

“What you radiate outward, you will attract inward.” —Dr. Joe Vitale

The journey of manifestation is not merely a pursuit of external goals or material success. Manifestation is a profound transformation of your inner world, a shift in your consciousness that aligns you with the vibration of abundance and fulfillment. At the heart of this journey lies the manifestation mindset, a way of being that embodies the reality you desire to create.

What Do We Need to Make a Servitor?

Not a whole lot! Servitors are not only one of the strongest forms of magic you can do, they are among the least expensive to do. To make things even easier for you, we’ve made a downloadable Servitor template that lets you fill in the blanks as we go through the steps.

The Tale of Shiva and the Datura Flower

Lord Shiva once had an argument with his wife, Parvati. In his anger, Shiva stormed off into the forest. As night fell, he became tired and decided to rest under a tree. Unknown to him, this tree was a Datura plant.

I decided to write about mugwort because I am doing a 30-day challenge with it. I drink a cup of mugwort tea before bedtime every night for an entire moon cycle. Here’s what I’ve noticed so far. My dreams have become increasingly surreal, and the spirits that often visit me during sleep are speaking to me in unusual guises. I am used to seeing them in a certain way and now they are changing faces and bodies continuously.

“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” —Albert Einstein

In the realm of manifestation, synchronicity is that invisible force that guides you toward your (usually) intended reality. It’s the universal orchestration of seemingly unrelated events, people, and circumstances that align in remarkable ways to support your journey.

What is a Servitor?

Before you can build a servitor, you need to know what one is and not to confuse it with some of the other created entities.

Recently, many witches have taken to believing that witchcraft is not possible without amazing aesthetics. This is simply false and history proves it time and again.

Yarrow, with its delicate white flowers and feathery leaves, belies an incredible power that has been revered throughout the ages. This humble herb has been a staple in the gardens and ritual practices of witches, healers, and herbalists for centuries. Its mystical properties are woven into the fabric of numerous cultures and traditions.

Astrology is a powerful instrument you can use to shape your destiny. And not in the newspaper horoscope kind of way.

One of the most important aspects of astrology that often gets overlooked is the Midheaven or Medium Coeli, shorthanded as MC in natal charts. This blog post explores the Midheaven and how you can use it in magic.

What is Dittany of Crete?

It's the rainy season again! Spring is the time of renewal, aided mostly by the heavy rainfalls we receive in the upper hemisphere. Rainwater is used in magic in many parts of the world. We will examine many of these in detail. If you know any we’ve missed, please leave a comment!

Basil. It’s not just a good name for sheep. When you think of basil, it’s likely your brain jumps to food. The Italian and Thai peoples in particular, make extensive use of this most aromatic of herbs. Considered a royal herb, Basil’s Latin name, Basileus means “king” and its Greek name, Basilikon, aligns it to the Basilisk.

The Lasting Allure of Lavender in Love Magic

TL;DR: Lavender's legacy in love magic is as enduring as it is enchanting. From ancient baths to modern bedrooms, its role in kindling and nurturing love has remained unchallenged. The captivating scent and the deep-rooted history of lavender continue to make it an essential element in the pursuit of love and romance.