Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Diary Of A Folk Witch, a living witchcraft platform for ALL!
Are you looking to learn more about British and Irish folk witchcraft, folklore and modern wise folk skills, but not entirely sure where to start?
Perhaps you’re new to your path and looking to explore it further in a safe and informative environment? Or maybe you’re an experienced Occultist and looking to find genuine content on Folk Witchcraft that is neither ‘fluffy’ or watered down?
Well, you have come to the right place!
My name is Zanna, and I gladly invite you to join me on my path as a Folk Witch, Wise Woman and Priestess, living in the North of England.
Here, I will share with you my life as a wise woman and doula, the folkloric and herbal research I carry out, along with my folk witch practices.
Through a blend of informative posts and diary entries, I open the door that welcomes you into my very own world of every day authentic folk witchery, herbalism, and the study of native folklore.
On this site, I primarily discuss practices related to my own region of the North West of England (particularly, Lancashire). However, I do also branch further afield to the rest of Britain, and at times also, Ireland. As much of my family are from Ireland, I am a student of Gaeilge (Irish language), work closely with the goddess Brigid, and also hope to move back to Ireland, with my family one day.
Therefore, Irish culture, history and spirituality also features heavily within my personal practice.
My work covers some of the following topics:
Diary Of A Folk Witch Entries.
Folk Witchcraft.
Divination.
Spirits of the land.
Connecting with ones own local landscape and its history.
Folklore of Britain and Ireland.
Ancestral Veneration.
Animism.
Kitchen Witchcraft.
Folk Ways & Urban Homesteading
Herbs, Healing, Foraging And Plant Lore.
Spells, workings and rituals.
Witchcraft History.
As well as this, I often hold talk and workshops, both in person and online!
It is my sincere hope that you enjoy exploring this website, podcasts, the YouTube channel, and also through my articles (which can be found in Pagan Dawn magazine) while walking through the world of modern Folk Witchcraft with me.
Through the time, mists, and distance between us, blessings from me to you.
LATEST POSTS
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The Kitchen Witchcraft Series: Lúnasa Sourdough Harvest Loaf.
Hello everyone, and welcome to the first instalment of the Kitchen Witchcraft Series. Each month, I share with you one free recipe that you can make yourself, at home, for Sabbats, festivals, healings, special occasions, ritual, and general folk witch living! We are fast approaching Lúnasa; the Celtic fire festival and first harvest of the
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Creating A Regular Cartomancy Practice.
I have noticed that for some witches, there can be a sense of guilt, or even shame when their practice does not look as grand or ‘insta-good’ as others practitioners. That because they are too busy, too tired, not feeling well, are recovering from an illness, etc, that their practice is some how less-than others.…
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The Herbs And Healing Series: Chamomile & Calendula Salve.
Hello, and welcome to the first instalment of the herbs and healing series!This week, I am going to be demonstrating how to make a chamomile and calendula salve for dry and aggravated skin!If you’re new here, my name is Zanna and I am a Folk Witch, Birth Doula, and Priestess. I am also a folk
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Diary Of A Folk Witch: A Rose At Midnight, divination under the moon.
Date: June 4th 2023Moon Phase: Full Moon.Weather: Warm and clear skies.Place: Home, Lancashire. Juno crept upon me all of a sudden this year. It felt as though one minute it was Bealtaine, then ‘pow!’ , it was June. The name origins for the month of June come from the Roman Goddess Juno, Goddess of marriage,
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The Folk Witchcraft Series: Blocking Workings.
Blocking magic seeks to create a shield of defence that can be either temporary or implemented for longer term use in order for a person to be able to protect their wellbeing without having to resort to more offensive tactics, such as firing back or blasting. One way to look at it, is that blocking…
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Diary Of A Folk Witch: A Mindful Way Through Grief.
May 22nd 2023Moon Phase: Waxing crescent Location: Lancashire, home.Weather: Warm and sunny. Today has been a slow and steady day of studying both the nutritional and herbal benefits of Rubus fruticosus (blackberry) for my Herbal Foundational Study, and, sorting the childrens’ garden dens and sheds ready for a good old spring clean and de-webbing from
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