Shadows Corner

  THE HISTORY OF TEA LEAF READING Tea leaf reading, also known as  tasseography , is said to have origins in Asia, the Middle East, and Ancient Greece, with Middle Eastern cultures typically using coffee. However, modern tea leaf reading began in the 17th century, when tea was introduced from China to Europe. Although loose leaf tea was initially a product for the upper class, once it became more readily available, rituals surrounding tea like tea leaf reading emerged. Tea leaf reading was thought to have developed because life was often discussed over a cup of tea. People realized that they could see their discussions reflected in their tea leaves, much like finding shapes in clouds in the sky. The Romani people continued to spread tea leaf readings throughout Europe, even going door-to-door to offer tea leaf reading services. By the mid-1800s, the Romani were regularly incorporated into European tea culture, with tea parlors and tea rooms inviting them in to offer tea leaf r...

  MOON WATER – HOW TO MAKE AND USE YOUR OWN The full moon hosts an immense amount of raw, natural power. Objects that can harness this power tend to have increased magickal ability, which can be used all month instead of having to rely on the lunar cycle. One of the best ways to utilize the full moon is by making your own magickal moon water. It’s also one of the easiest. How To Make Magickal Moon Water To make your own magickal moon water, you’ll just need a few simple tools : a non-plastic, see-through container (preferably glass) – this vessel represents the spirit/soul and it should speak to you and honor your spirit. various herbs and gemstones – for love, use rose quartz, rose petals/buds, and/or cacao. For protection, use marjoram and/or black tourmaline. For success and prosperity, you’ll want basil and/or green aventurine. Rosemary is great for wisdom, and angelite and/or chamomile is perfect for happiness and peace. Do your research, as certain stones should not be placed...

  By  Nicole Panken FAERIES: by so many  names Name Faerie, Færie, Faery, Fairy. Faeries (plural). Irish: sidheog (unreformed); síóg (reformed); sheogue (anglicised). daoine maithe (“good people”), daoine sidhe; áes sidhe (“people of the mound”); daoine uaisle (“the noble people”); bunadh na cro, bunadh na gcnoc (“host of the hills”); bunadh beag na farraige (“wee folk of the sea”). Scottish Gaelic: boctogaí, s’thiche. daoine s’th (“people of the mound”). Manx: ferrish. ny guillyn beggey (“the little boys”); ny mooinjer veggey (“the little kindred”); ny sleih veggey (“the little people”). Welsh: y tylwyth teg (the fair folk). bendith y mamau (“mother’s blessing”). Cornish: spyrys. an bobel vyghan (“the little people”). Breton: korriganez, boudig. Sources Midsummer Night’s Dream was written by William Shakespeare. Origin of the Faeries Fairy comes from the Old French word faerie. The word has been overused to describe a supernatural being. There is a great deal of differen...