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Russian photographer Akunohato has a brilliant neo-pagan cosplay calendar ready for 2019. It’s not just neo. It’s neon.
Like what you see? You can pick up the Neon Witches over at Etsy.
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Which alternative 2019 calendar do you recommend?
Orion Oddities is a boutique store on the handcraft site Etsy. They specialise in some pretty original art. Inspired by HP Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos they make some spooky and yet strangely compelling art.
How about this set of personalised Lovecraftian bottle? They’re made to order out of glass, resin, wood and clay. Tempted? Check them out over at Etsy.
Show me more bottle.
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Are you an expert Etsy shopper? Which stores would you recommend?
Here’s a boutique fashion store worth knowing about. Etsy is home to Abstractika Artwork.
What makes Abstractika so interesting? They sell items like this pentagram dress which they suggest would suit goths or eve cyberpunks. I think it’s just one of their collection that would look great on you for a solstice or full moon party, at a LARP or even just making a fashion statement at your coven.
There’s plenty to pick from. I think this pixie skirt is fetching and this fairy top like something out of a roleplaying game.
The catch? These dresses sell quickly. A good thing to do is visit Abstractika here and browse their latest collection.
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Where would you recommend looking for a good summer solstice party dress?
Artist Johana Molina has some unique creations for sale in her Etsy store Little Folk of Faery.
As the name suggests the Chilean artist sells decorative faeries, made with love, and cutely placed in little Victorian style sample jars. It’s a chance to have your very own faery discovery on display on the mantle.
Want to see more? Pop over to Etsy today
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Are Johana’s fairies how you imagine fairies might look? Let us know how you think fairies should look or link to some alternative art from Etsy in the comments below.
Black Rose Enchantments is a new age shop on Etsy with tarot readings, charms and creations that caters for wiccan, pagan, zodiac and steampunk tastes. At the start of the month we visited White Rose Witches and so, to balance things up, let’s visit Black Rose Enchantments today.
Black Rose uses amethyst, blue stonestone, silver toned metal charms and lead free pewtwe angels on this bracelet. It is one of the most significant items in the store.
At the time of writing there’s only one of these handmade pentacle necklaces left. In addition to the amethyst, they’re made with quartz and a silver toned metal charm.
In addition to buying items from Black Rose you can also invest in insight and wisdom. This reading using the traditional Celtic Cross spread and will address any situation or question you wish to put, according to Black Rose.
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Have you had any experience in giving or taking Tarot readings over Etsy? It would be a blessing if you would share your thoughts in the comments below.
The White Rose Witches are three sisters who have moved from America back to the home of their great grandmother in Cornwall, UK. The three white witches keep their eyes open for items which they believe have power and run an interesting store on Etsy to trade.
You can visit the White Rose Witches store here.
Three of the witches’ current stock are described as haunted but helpful. Let’s take a look.
The White Rose Witches say;
This item is one of the most powerful and wondrous items we have ever had in our collection. An item of true beauty and dazzling energy. A very grounded but extremely powerful item that will work wonders for the right person. Very very loyal and true of spirit, likely intended for a sole practitioner, someone connected to the earth and animals with a great sensitivity to nature and the wild energies for the four elements. The spirit within is extremely loyal and will be your companion through thick and thin. A true rarity.
Katri, one of the travelling witches, says;
This item is an amazing ring with a wonderful Angel spirit. Wonderful for children for protection or for an adult pure of heart for clarity. The energy is so beautifully clear and cool. A calm presence to ease burning pain, quick temper, or nervous temperament.
The store says;
This item is a beautiful and positively charged pendant with a strong connection to a guardian angel like spirit named Kathreena. There is a healing energy and I believe this is intended for someone who not only needs a healing energy themselves but is in a care position and will share with others the beautiful white light energy that flows steadily from this pendant. This item is safe for all, including children. And I will include a lovely blessing ritual that can be performed for a calm bonding experience.
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Do you visit the White Rose Witches on Etsy and trade with them? Let us know in the comments below.
Which online stores would you recommend for tools of the craft and useful items?
Do you believe in Egyptian magic? History claims they could do everything from exorcising demons, defeating enemies and had plenty of love spells?
In fact, such spells have been found in the Handbook of Ritual Power, a 20-page codex from the 8th-century which Malcolm Choat at Macquarie University and Iain Gardner at the University of Sydney have now decoded.
The researchers found 27 spells in the Coptic codex. The spells come from an era in Egypt in which many people were Christian and some of the spells actually reference Christ.
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Do you believe Egyptian magic as represented in this codex has any power at all? Or do you even doubt the historical value of the document?
Fans of Egyptian wisdom are able to buy accessories at Etsy. Shops liek Timeslide sell polished agate amulets from 1800 BC while others like Phytognosis offer up Ancient isis incense blends. Pagan Scrapbook Supply is even offering digital downloads in the style of magic spell pages so you can build your own grimoire.
Image credit: Macquarie University, Ancient Cultures Research Centre. Story via Io9.)
Canadian boutique Esty store Noctex has a range of occult inspired clothes. They include this pair of Baphomet panties. Baphomet is the name of entity that the Knights Templar were accused of worshipping when they fell out of favour in Europe.
It was Eliphas Levi who associated the name with the “Sabbatic Goat”; an image which shows the sum total of the universe; male, female, good and evil.
Fancy the sum of good and evil on your bottom? Visit Noctex’ product page.
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What do you think? Cool underwear or are you shocked to your core?
The Antique Art Collection have an impressive “dragon skull” for sale on Etsy. Of course, it’s not a real dragon skull but a wonderfully carved horse skull.
If you want to see more pictures of his impressive, arcane and perhaps slightly freaky item then pop over to their online gallery.
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What do you make of the skull? Art? Ritual? Or just plain weird?
