and the Tarot

The athame’s primary use is for ritual and magical purposes only

helping to heal its hurts and to keep it alive

The runes say ""TYR OK FENRISULFR" in old Norse

and acts of magic contained within traditional folk songs

Wassailing : The British Midwinter Blessing Custom planting and the TarotWith legends going back over a millennia, Wassailing is a fascinating and colorful part of the folklore and traditions of Britain. From the Apple Wassails of Devon and Somerset, to the Doll Wassails of Yorkshire, this ancient blessing tradition has adapted itself to every level of society from agricultural workers to Lords, even featuring in four plots to murder the Monarch of the day. This book by Simon Reed, author of The Cornish Traditional Year,