Margaret Matson’s legacy as the "Witch of Ridley Creek" gives her a profound connection to folk magic and provides modern witches with a powerful ancestral figure. Her spirit can guide and protect those who work with her, especially when engaging in practices that involve resilience, justice, protection, and a connection to the land. Through veneration, herbal magic, and folk traditions, you can integrate her energy into your magical workings, drawing on the history and power of Pennsylvania witchcraft.

Folklore, divination and rituals to celebrate the September Embertide season. Along with a whimsical little folktale.

An "Uno Reverse" return to sender spell in folk magic is designed to send negative energy or harmful intentions back to the person who sent it to you. It is a form of protection and reversal work that can be customized based on your situation.

This ritual can help strengthen your magical abilities and deepen your relationship with Hecate, aiding you in various aspects of your spiritual practice.

Mountain Mary, or "Mary of the Mountain," is a revered figure in Pennsylvania folklore, particularly in the Oley Valley area. She is considered a folk saint by many in the region. Devotional work with Mountain Mary, while rooted in the Christian faith, often incorporates elements of Pennsylvania Dutch folk magic, blending prayers, rituals, and natural elements.
Mountain Mary's feast day as a folk saint is observed on November 16th

Moon in Pisces energies are ideal for spells and rituals related to; intuition, spiritual growth, and dreamwork. Pisces is a deeply mystical sign associated with the subconscious, dreams and the divine.

A 21-day ritual to elevate your ancestors is a powerful spiritual practice that helps to honor, connect with, and elevate the spirits of your ancestors. This ritual can bring healing, guidance, and blessings to both you and your ancestral lineage. This ritual is deeply personal and can be adjusted to fit your spiritual path or the traditions of your ancestors. The key is consistency, respect, and an open heart to receive the guidance and blessings from your ancestral lineage.

Moon in Aquarius is a great time for spells focused on; innovation, social connections, and humanitarian efforts. Aquarius energy encourages progressive thinking, creativity, and a sense of community.

The Ember Days are specific times in the Folk-Catholic liturgical calendar, traditionally observed by fasting, prayer, and reflection. They occur four times a year, marking the changing of the seasons, and have deep roots in agricultural practices and folk customs. The Ember Days are closely linked to nature, the cycles of the earth, and the well-being of the community, which is why they have also been absorbed into folk magic traditions.

The Fiery Wall of Protection spell is a well known folk magic ritual designed to create a powerful spiritual barrier against specific people or negativity, harm, and ill intentions in general. Invoke Archangel Michael, the archangel known for protection, strength, and justice, to add a potent spiritual force to the spell, making it even more effective.