The Way of the Witch UK

23/11/2025

22/11/2025

Hello, hello. Welcome to The Way of the Witch ✨️ we are at our unit today!!!!! Pop on down for a spell 🕯✨️🕯

Blesings Shane and Darlene ######

20/11/2025

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📚 Who Was Ogma — Ireland’s God of Speech, Strength, and the Ogham Alphabet?

(Pronounced OG-ma)

Ogma is one of the most fascinating gods of the Tuatha Dé Danann — a warrior, a poet, and the creator of Ireland’s first written script, Ogham. He represents the perfect blend of brain and brawn, embodying both physical strength and the power of the spoken word.

In the old tales, Ogma was strong enough to drag entire armies, yet wise enough to weave poetry that could settle disputes, inspire warriors, and preserve the knowledge of the gods. He is often shown as a champion standing beside Lugh and the Dagda, forming a trio of power, wisdom, and skill.

But Ogma’s greatest gift to Ireland is Ogham, the ancient alphabet carved along the edges of standing stones. According to legend, he created it as a secret form of communication for the gods — a script of lines, not letters, each marking knowledge, memory, and identity.

Every Ogham stone still standing in Ireland is a whisper of Ogma’s legacy.

Ogma is the voice of the gods, the strength of heroes, and the mind behind Ireland’s earliest writing.

💬 Have you ever seen an Ogham stone in person?
Tell me where — and follow for more Irish gods and legends!

09/11/2025

Check out my new incense I made on Tueaday. :-) we are in our unit/shop today Par Market and Food Hall

08/11/2025

Just some of our pagan jewellery.

08/11/2025

Handmade from a Stang made by cornishman a magical walking stick a portable altar.

08/11/2025

08/11/2025

Our new Goth clothing. Spiral hoodies.

04/11/2025

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Par Market and Food Hall

27/10/2025

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Cnú Dearóil — The Enchanted Harper of Irish Mythology 🎶🇮🇪

Have you ever heard of Cnú Dearóil (pronounced Knoo Djer-oil)?
He’s one of the more mysterious figures from the Fenian Cycle — the tales of Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna.

Described as a tiny harper or dwarf musician with golden hair, Cnú Dearóil’s music held magical power. His harp could soothe warriors, summon sleep, or even enchant those who listened.

Some stories even call him a son of the god Lugh, tying him to Ireland’s divine line of artists and craftsmen. His name means “Little Nut the Poor” — humble in name, but mighty in magic.

Though rarely mentioned in ancient manuscripts, his legend reminds us how deeply the Irish linked music, magic, and the Otherworld. 🎵✨

Would you like to hear more about the musicians and bards of Irish mythology who used their art as power?

27/10/2025

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🌾 Tailtiu – The Goddess of Sacrifice and the Harvest 🌾

Did you know that the ancient Irish festival of Lughnasadh was held in honour of Tailtiu, the foster mother of Lugh?

Tailtiu, a Fir Bolg queen, worked tirelessly to clear the Irish land for agriculture, ensuring prosperity for future generations. But her efforts were so great that they cost her her life. Before she died, she asked that a festival be held in her memory. Lugh, the great warrior god, fulfilled her wish, and Lughnasadh was born – a celebration of the harvest, feasting, and games held every 1st of August.

Her story reminds us of the sacrifices made for the good of the people and the deep connection between land and legend in Irish mythology.

Have you ever heard of Tailtiu? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️