Saturday, January 30, 2010

OLD WAYS Genuine Jet and Amber Earrings

י"ו בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 17

Handcrafted during the planetary hour of Saturn under the Full Winter Moon, these OLD WAYS drop earrings are each made with genuine fossilized black Jet (10mm round bead), genuine fossilized dark Amber chip stone beads (7-11mm), and a solid sterling silver Goddess charm. Earring findings are solid sterling silver, ear wires are silver plated.



A fossilized resin of coniferous trees, projective Amber is possibly the oldest substance used for human adornment. Associated with the Divine Great Mother, fire, Akasha, the Sun, time, longevity, love, healing, strength, protection and beauty, beads and pendants of Amber have been found in European gravesites dating back to at least 8000 BCE. Warm to the touch and often containing insect inclusions, Amber possesses the power of the Life and Death. Rubbed Amber becomes electrically charged. Witches, wise women and shamans use Amber to strengthen spells. The silver pentacle is a powerful protective symbol of the Old Ways, of Witch Craft.

A gemstone which is actually fossilized wood millions of years old, Jet is receptive. Associated with Earth (due to its black color), Akasha (due to its organic origins), Saturn, protection, luck, divination and health, Jet, like Amber, may become electrically charged. Lore teaches that when worn continually, Jet absorbs part of the wearer's "soul" and becomes a powerfully magical tool, and maintains the proper flow of energy throughout the body.

Jet and Amber have both been found in prehistoric graves, testifying to the antiquity of their use as spiritual stones.

OLD WAYS genuine Jet and Amber Earrings come with plastic cube earring back stoppers in a black jewelry bag, beautifully packaged, with a small surprise gift included.

OLD WAYS genuine black Jet and dark Amber earrings may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

OLD WAYS Ritual Witch's Ladder

י"ו בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 17

Created in sacred space and time this Tu b'Shevat Shabbat under the Full Winter Moon during the planetary hours of Mars and the Sun, with genuine fossilized black Jet and dark Amber stone beads, this OLD WAYS Ritual Witch's Ladder is truly extraordinary. The real thing.



Five threads run mystically through it. Handbraided and handcrafted with richly Mysterious Silk Sari ribbon (made from strips of cut silk sari fabric exquisitely laced throughout with deep burgundy, royal blues and other dark colors), handspun Midnight Twig Racka yarn featuring the colors of Nature (ranging from dark browns through rusty tones to true black, even having some strands of white, and somewhat shiny like little stars in the midnight sky), two types of black ribbon, and Invisible beading cord.





Five genuine dark Amber gemstone chip beads (7-11mm) hang from a solid sterling silver Pentacle connector. A fossilized resin of coniferous trees, projective Amber is possibly the oldest substance used for human adornment. Associated with the Divine Great Mother, fire, Akasha, the Sun, time, longevity, love, healing, strength, protection and beauty, beads and pendants of Amber have been found in European gravesites dating back to at least 8000 BCE. Warm to the touch and often containing insect inclusions, Amber possesses the power of the Life and Death. Rubbed Amber becomes electrically charged. Witches, wise women and shamans use Amber to strengthen spells. The silver pentacle is a powerful protective symbol of the Old Ways, of Witch Craft.





In the tradition of Celtic witchcraft, nine genuine fossilized natural black Jet (witch's amber) beads (10mm round) are woven into the ladder. Nine is the number of the witch's circle. A gemstone which is actually fossilized wood millions of years old, Jet is receptive. Associated with Earth (due to its black color), Akasha (due to its organic origins), Saturn, protection, luck, divination and health, Jet, like Amber, may become electrically charged. Lore teaches that when worn continually, Jet absorbs part of the wearer's "soul" and becomes a powerfully magical tool, and maintains the proper flow of energy throughout the body.

Jet and Amber have both been found in prehistoric graves, testifying to the antiquity of their use as spiritual stones.

In the tradition of Jewish letter-kabbalah, there are twenty-three knots, one of them hidden in the weave like the magical Hebrew 4-shin letter is hidden.

A handmade silver "Witch" word charm dangles between two of the end knots.

Measuring 49 (לבטח) inches, the OLD WAYS will guide and lead us to safety (לבטח, Leviticus 25:18).

The OLD WAYS Ritual Witch's Ladder may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Friday, January 29, 2010

ENCHANTED BLUE FIRE Gemstone and Gold Earrings

ט"ו בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 16

Absolutely stunning! A perfect special gift for that special woman in your life. Without a doubt, ENCHANTED BLUE FIRE Gemstone and Gold Earrings take magic to the next level and will leave you breathless in real life. My photos just do not do these deep beauties justice.



Handcrafted with love and blessing during the planetary hours of Venus and Mercury under the Full Winter Moon, each earring features a Goddess triplet treasure of exquisite high quality genuine gemstones, including an Ice in the Skyye Topaz faceted briolette with a delicate hint of bare blue (approx. 13 X 8mm, 4 carats each), a hard to find Neon Apatite faceted briolette of mesmerizing color (6-8mm, organic cut) and a flaming Blue Fire Labradorite puffed oval faceted gemstone bead of exceptional quality and blue flash (6-8mm X 5mm). Each Labradorite gemstone features a small gold spiral end adornment.



All earring findings and wire, including the 20mm round brushed gold central rings and the French ear wires with ball tops, are Vermeil (22-24k Gold overlaying solid sterling silver).





These mystically magical earrings come with plastic cube earring back stoppers in a black jewelry bag, beautifully packaged, with a small surprise gift included.



ENCHANTED BLUE FIRE may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

SPRING SABBAT Ritual / Perfume Oil

י"ד בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 15

Handcrafted during the planetary hour of Mercury with the waxing gibbous moon 98% full, this ecologically conscious SPRING SABBAT Ritual/Perfume Oil is a potent blend of several essential oils - including Damascus Rose, Frangipani and Jasmine - in a certified organic earth kosher Safflower carrier oil, altogether charged with a pink-red whole rosebud and three spring colored gemstones - turquoise, moonstone and rose quartz. The 3ml corked glass spell bottle is well sealed with black professional wine bottle sealing wax and adorned with a handmade gold "magic" word charm hung by hand dyed Vintage Rose Dazzle ribbon.





Excellent for Imbolc, Ostara and other spring or new beginnings rituals.

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

SPRING SABBAT Ritual/Perfume Oil may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

SPRING SABBAT Incense

י"ד בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 15

Handcrafted during the planetary hour of Saturn with the waxing gibbous moon 97% full, this ecologically conscious SPRING SABBAT Incense is made with certified organic earth kosher botanicals, including jasmine, red rose petals, sweet cinnamon, heather, daffodil, wild harvested violets, wild harvested clover, frankincense, myrrh and much more. Excellent for Imbolc, Ostara and other spring or new beginnings rituals.



SPRING SABBAT Incense comes beautifully packaged in a reusable 5 dram corked glass vial: sealed with pentacle stamped lavender wax, adorned with a silver pentacle hung by a gold ribbon, and completed with hand dyed Vintage Rose Dazzle ribbon.



Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

SPRING SABBAT Incense may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

FIRE WYTCH - Red Coral and Garnet Silver Pentacle Earrings

י"ג בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 14

FIRE WYTCH - These magical earrings are handcrafted with 8mm natural red coral round beads, 3.5mm natural garnet round beads, 18mm X 12mm solid sterling silver pentacles, silver plate earwires and silver plate eye pins.





Stunning ritual earrings. Hang beautifully!

Comes with plastic cube earring back stoppers in a black jewelry bag.

These magical earrings may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

SMOKE AND GOLD Elegant Earrings

י"ב בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 13

SMOKE AND GOLD - these elegant earrings were handcrafted with faceted smoky Swarovski Crystal briolettes, gold metal beads and 22k Gold Vermeil French style earwires with ball tops. The jump ring connectors are also made with Vermeil (solid sterling silver with 22k gold overlay). Distinct, sophisticated, feminine. Simple enough for the office, dressy enough for a night out. Pretty good for my second ever pair of handcrafted earrings. A bit more artistic too. They hang beautifully and really look more stunning on the ear against the neck.





Comes with plastic cube earring back stoppers in a black jewelry bag.

This item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Lucidity - Hematite Spiral Earrings

י"א בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 12

My very first simple pair of handcrafted earrings, made to practice my wire looping technique. I think they're pretty good for my very first attempt at jewelry making. The earrings hang very well, the beads are balanced and have plenty of room on the wire.



LUCIDITY - these Hematite spiral silver earrings were handcrafted during the waxing gibbous moon. A stone of protection, silver grey magnetic hematite is associated with the planet Mars, invincibility in battle, healing and regeneration, grounding high level spiritual energy, balancing emotions, supporting calmness and peace, increasing intuition, promoting original thinking and enhancing lucidity.



Comes with plastic cube earring back stoppers in a black jewelry bag.

This magical item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Blue Thread Royal Witch's Ladder

ט' בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 10

Created in sacred space and time this Shabbat under the waxing first quarter Moon, this BLUE THREAD ROYAL witch's ladder is handbraided and handcrafted with Spruce Silk Sari ribbon of dark teal-blues and evergreens made from strips of cut silk sari fabric, Black Dazzle yarn, metallic silver bow ribbon, a silver crescent moon with stars charm, a silver Celtic witch's knot, a silver "witchcraft" word charm, 9 jet black Czech glass beads (in the tradition of Celtic witchcraft) and 23 knots (in the tradition of Jewish letter-kabbalah).



In kabbalah, the thread of blue techelet fiber is a symbol of royalty and "triggers a cascade of images related to both physical and spiritual space - the techelet is similar to the sea, the sea is similar to the firmament, and the firmament is similar to the Supernal Throne." The Supernal Throne in Kabbalah is a connotation for the World of Creation." [Inner Dimension website] In other words, the blue thread is a tool for progression through the worlds of Action, Emotion and Intellect into the world of Divine Emanation and back again. The blue thread is a ladder unto itself, making BLUE THREAD ROYAL witch's ladder a double portion - a witch's ladder within a witch's ladder.

In black beats the heart of the Dark Divine Feminine.

The Moon with stars symbolizes living power of Goddess in the Universe and throughout the Multiverse.

Green symbolizes the natural growth of living beings and the magical Hebrew letter hei (associated with the quality of speech). Thus, green empowers and ever-nourishes magical speech, giving life to words of power.

A silver finger points the way, directing second sight, prophetic vision and communication.

A Celtic knot maps the soul's journey from potentiality to actuality to wholeness. It's witchraft.



Nine is the number of the witch's circle.

Twenty-three is the number of all the letters of the magical Hebrew alphabet, including the hidden 4-shin.

Measuring 58 inches, this witch's ladder is full of graceful beauty and equanimity.

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.



This magical item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Red Dragon Witch's Altar Ladder

ח' בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 8

Y Ddraig Goch Ddyry Cychwyn, The Red Dragon Leads the Way.

Created within sacred space under the waxing crescent Moon, this RED DRAGON witch's altar ladder is handbraided and handcrafted with hand dyed Salmon Silk Sari ribbon made from cut strips of silk fabric, multicolored Fiesta yarn, red ribbon, a copper key, a copper Welsh dragon, a copper Celtic witch's knot charm, (in the tradition of Celtic witchcraft) nine deep garnet red Czech glass beads and (in the tradition of Jewish letter-kabbalah) twenty-three knots.



Associated with the Underworld and the Dark Divine Feminine, the word garnet comes from Phoenician term for pomegranate: punica geranatum, from which derived the Latin term "granatus," which translates as "seed." Garnets manifest in their natural matrix like pomegranate seeds. Deep love, radical change, safe passage, and mystical initiation are the gifts of garnet.



Associated with sacred leadership and royalty, Salmon (eog in Cymric, eó in Old Irish) is a wise magical creature of great knowledge in Celtic lore. As old as time itself, Salmon helps us to connect to Ancestral Knowledge and to put it to practical use.

The mystery to the ley of the land (how magic and cosmic forces flow through and affect the area and how the area reciprocally affects the flow of cosmic and magical forces) is opened with the Key; the winding path to our innermost Joy is mapped through a Celtic knot.

The presence of Celtic Dragon impacts the ley of land, creating sites of sanctity and heightened power. Stonehenge is thought to be such a place.

Dragon also embodies primordial power, balanced strength and hidden mystery. A guardian and guide, Dragon awakens us to our inner Divinity and reveals to us mystical wonder.



Jewish kabbalah teaches that in copper is the secret shining brilliance hidden in the heart of every curse, transforming curses into blessings, and healing the heart.

Nine is the number of the witch's circle.

Twenty-three is the number of all the letters of the magical Hebrew alphabet, including the hidden 4-shin.

Measuring 57 inches, nourishment and higher purpose permeate the essence of this mystical ladder. The magical letters of the Hebrew word for altar (mizbach, מזבח) have a gematria (numerology) of 57. Upon the altar, we merge into our own Spark of Divinity. The etymological root of mizbach means nourishment and to act for a higher purpose.

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

This magical item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Earth Light Witch's Ladder

ב' בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 3

Created in sacred space under the waxing crescent moon, this EARTH LIGHT witch's ladder was crafted and handbraided with handdyed handpainted Vintage Rose Dazzle ribbon of dusty rose, mossy green and taupe sparkling with rows of gold lurex threads, gold soutache braid, and quiet green ribbon. The Hebrew word chai (חי, meaning living) in copper, an antique brass Wunjo rune (meaning balance), a marine green seashell, nine marbled turquoise Czech glass beads (in the tradition of Celtic witchcraft) and 23 knots (in the tradition of Jewish letter-kabbalah) adorn this enchanting tool of the Divine Feminine.





Uncover visionary Earth-Light, discover power within the Land, merge with the One Voice of the Ancestors, and unfold a profoundly transformative experience of consciousness. The whole Earth is filled with Brilliance - dare to discover it.

Nine manifests all goodness, proper judgment and peace.

Twenty-two and one carry the power of all the primordial creative forces represented by all the letters of the magical Hebrew alphabet, revealed and hidden.

Holding the memory of time and the prehistoric call of the Ancestors, seashells enwedgen the beginning together with the end in an eternal dance of ever-living whole consciousness.

Turquoise is a receptive earth element associated with gold and the powers of protection, rainmaking, healing, truth and peace.

Measuring 40 (ם) inches, Earth Light will teach us wisdom and truth.

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.



EARTH LIGHT may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Earth Goddess Witch's Ladder

ב' בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 3

Created in sacred space under the newly waxing crescent moon, this EARTH GODDESS witch's ladder was handcrafted with multicolored Fiesta yarn, dark brown ribbon, ivory ribbon, a golden Goddess charm, a golden Goddess word charm, nine ivory wooden beads, twenty knots and an ivory seashell touched with pale peach.



A rainbow of earthy spring colors radiate through the threads making this witch's ladder a perfectly unique ritual tool for Imbolc celebrations.



Nine manifests all goodness, proper judgment and peace.

Holding the memory of time and the prehistoric call of the Ancestors, seashells enwedgen the beginning together with the end in an eternal dance of ever-living whole consciousness.

Casting a sacred circle, twenty carries the crown, the power to actualize potential, the ability of the soul to relate to the Essence of Goddess, and Divine Pleasure.



Measuring 53 (גן) inches, this ladder leads to a Garden of Delights.

Comes beautifully packaged with a surprise gift included.

This magical item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Sea Faery Witch's Ladder

ב' בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 3

Created within sacred space and time, with the thin silver sliver of the New Moon gracing the Night sky, this stunning SEA FAERY witch's ladder was handcrafted with Mystery handspun handdyed handplied bouchle black wool yarn uniquely and softly blended with a multiplcity of marine colors handbraided with soft delicate blue-grey lace and dark royal blue ribbon.





Nine iridescent mother of pearl shells (in the tradition of Celtic witchcraft), 22 and 1 knots (in the tradition of Jewish letter-kabbalah, including the hidden magically mystical 4-shin), a silver mermaid charm, a silver Celtic leaf knot and a sea shell of ivory and blue-grey adorn this enchanting tool of the Divine Feminine. The siren sound of the deep sea peacefully reverberates through the witchily woven threads. Listen, and hear the haunting song of the sea spirits.



Nine manifests all goodness, proper judgment and peace.

Twenty-two and one carry the power of all the primordial creative forces represented by all the letters of the magical Hebrew alphabet, revealed and hidden.

In the many colors of the sea are Wisdom, the well of the Ancestors, the hidden dimension of the mysteries, richness, nobility, royalty and vital movement.

Holding the memory of time and the prehistoric call of the sea, seashells enwedgen the beginning together with the end in an eternal dance of ever-living whole consciousness.



Of great beauty, a source of unfathomable Wisdom, the mermaid (maighdean mhara in Irish, fôr-forwyn or môr-forwyn in Welsh, meriminni or meerfrau in German, betulat yam in Hebrew) is slow to anger and her sweet Voice calls us into the womb of creation.

The winding road from potentiality to actualization and manifestation is mapped through a Celtic leaf knot.

Measuring 51 (אן) inches, this witch's ladder represents the nameless question which directs energy to a goal even before "I", the ego of the witch, (אני) wills it to be. Astounding, extraordinary magic dwells within it.

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.



This astonishing magical item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Witching Hour Witch's Ladder

א' בשבט תש"ע
Imbolgen 2

Created within sacred space and time during the New Moon of shabbat, this handcrafted Witching Hour witch's ladder is uniquely enchanting, a true sensual delight.







Nine jet black Czech glass beads (in the tradition of Celtic witchcraft), twenty-two knots (in the tradition of Jewish letter-kabbalah), a silver pentacle charm, a silver Celtic knot and a silver spiral Goddess charm adorn a richly mysterious handmade Silk Sari ribbon exquisitely laced throughout with deep burgundy, royal blues and other dark colors. Iridescent hues dance like the Dew of Night upon the mystically magical threads. Profoundly beautiful. Breathtakingly lovely. Absolutely striking. Extraordinary.





Nine manifests all goodness, proper judgment and peace.

Twenty-two carries the power of all the primordial creative forces represented by the 22 letters of the magical Hebrew alphabet.



Silk, deep burgundy and royal blue represent richness, nobility, royalty and a vital, healthy lifeforce.

In Black beats the mysterious heart of the Dark Divine.

The winding path to our innermost Altar of Joy is mapped through a Celtic knot.

Silver, the spiral Goddess charm and the pentacle bring the power of the Divine Feminine into the manifest reality of the witch. So mote it be! אמן

Measures 44 inches and comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.



This item may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.







Saturday, January 09, 2010

Dragon Faery Witch's Altar Ladder

כ"ד בטבת תש"ע
Grael 26

Created within sacred space and time (motzei shabbat during the planetary hour of the Moon), this Dragon Faery Witch's Altar Ladder is handbraided with ruby handdyed handspun banana yarn, earth tones barley yarn and black eyelash yarn. Nine dark wood beads (in the tradition of Celtic witchcraft), 22 knots (in the tradition of Jewish letter-kabbalah), a silver Dragon charm, a silver Faery and a silver Celtic knot charm adorn this mystically magical tool of the Divine Feminine.



Ruby opens up the ability to "see through the physical to reveal its Divine source."

In Black beats the mysterious heart of the Dark Divine.

Barley earth tones stably ground us in Sacred Earth.

Wood (עץ) concentrates essential primal energy to a goal, and strengthens or stores power.

Dragon embodies primordial power, balanced strength and hidden mystery. A guardian and guide, Dragon awakens us to our inner Divinity and reveals to us mystical wonder.

When the veil parts and we enter into the Faery Crossing, we will not return unchanged. Faery guides us in the alchemy of transformation.

Our journey is lit and secured as the winding path to our innermost Altar of Joy is mapped through a Celtic knot.

Measuring 57 inches, nourishment and higher purpose permeate the essence of this mystical ladder. The magical letters of the Hebrew word for altar (mizbach, מזבח) have a gematria (numerology) of 57. Upon the altar, we merge into our own Spark of Divinity. The etymological root of mizbach means nourishment and to act for a higher purpose.



Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

This exquisite witch's ladder may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.