Sticks & Stones The Blog

When you think of a witch, what's the first image that comes to mind? Maybe it's someone in a heavy cloak, muttering incantations over a bubbling cauldron or flaming candle, casting spells daily to manifest their desires. While this image is steeped in cultural folklore and popular social media, the reality of modern witchcraft is far more nuanced and diverse. In this blog, I want to address the misconception that witches are constantly performing spells and rituals, and explore the everyday lives of witches, which are often much like anyone else's. The Origins of the Stereotype The idea that witches are always casting...

Australia, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is also the world's primary source of opals, those mesmerising stones that capture light and col in a way that seems almost otherworldly. In recent years, I've seen a significant rise in witches and spiritual practitioners fro around the world purchasing Australian opals online, drawn to their unique beauty and powerful magical properties. For witches, opals are not just beautiful gems; they are potent tools imbued with deep Earth and Water energies, embodying a feminine essence. However, this growing trend also brings to light important ethical considerations about the origins of...

Why You Don't Need to Be a Psychic or Medium to Be a Folk Witch Hey there! Let’s chat about something that’s been on my mind lately and something that I have been asked about several times over my last couple of events: it's the expectation that all witches are experts in the paranormal and must be psychics or mediums to be considered legitimate. Spoiler alert – you don’t need to be anything other than yourself! This belief is just a misconception. This misconception can make many of us feel like we're missing something essential within our practice. If we...