With their jet-black plumage, piercing gaze and a croak that seems to echo from another realm, the raven is one of the most spiritually charged figures in German mythology and folklore.

Germanic name: NAUTHIZAnglo-Saxon: NEEDOld Norse: NAUDRPhonetic value: NTraditional meaning: Need

Named after Atropos, the oldest of the 3 Greek Fate goddesses who cuts the thread of life, Belladonna is a master of transformation and a plant of the Poison Path. It blurs the line between the physical and spiritual world, making it a powerful—and highly dangerous—ally for deep trance work, necromancy, and casting powerful, binding spells.

Germanic name: HAGALAZAnglo-Saxon: HAEGLOld Norse: HAGALLPhonetic value: HTraditional meaning: Hail

The Animate Earth: Sentience in Soil

​On September 22nd 2025 the Northern Hemisphere will experience the Autumn Equinox, a moment when day and night are held in perfect balance. It’s a natural turning point, marking the start of a new season. After this date, the days will slowly shorten as we move toward winter. This time of year is a signal to slow down, reflect on what you’ve accomplished, and prepare for a season of rest.

Germanic name: WUNJOAnglo-Saxon: WYNNOld Norse: nonePhonetic value: W, V

In German folk magic and superstition, the keyhole played a fascinating and often eerie role. It was seen as a kind of magical portal, a small but significant opening through which not only a key, but also invisible forces and beings could pass.