Welsh Magical Terminology!

A question I receive rather frequently is why I do not refer to myself as a “Gwrach” when describing myself in my native language. The answer to this question is complicated. The term “Gwrach” in and of itself developed from words used to denote something repulsive. It then became a term for th

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Or maybe it didn’t die?! 😜 Welsh Witchcraft

I wrote this post as a tongue-in-cheek little thing to make people laugh a while back. And the response to it has been rather huge! Completely unexpectedly. So I thought it was time to add some context and sources to this little tidbit of information. Throughout history in Wales, cursing was a

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Modern Stone Circles in Wales?!

Cylch yr Orsedd | Gorsedd Circles Not every stone circle you might stumble upon across Wales is an ancient monument. Some, like these pictured, set the stage for the ceremonial aspects of our biggest cultural festival - The National Eisteddfod. The Druids of the Gorsedd gather within these

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Well hi there! Nice seeing you here!

Just one quick question! What IS here?! 😂 I’m not quite sure yet! But if you want a dose of Welsh Witchery, magic, and lore on your feed then do stick around! For those new here: Hi! I’m Mhara. I’m a Welsh Witch from the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. I write books on Welsh magic and lore. And I lo

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