Showing posts with label witch's ladder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label witch's ladder. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

DARK GODDESS Mystic Witch's Altar Ladder / Silk Sari Handfasting Cord

כ״א בתשרי תשע"א
Blodlessing 22

Mysterious. Hauntingly lovely. A gift of the Dark Goddess.

"All gifts of the Gods or spirits are gateways to a mystical realization, no matter how mundane we may have come to think of them; all cultural features like crafts, blacksmithing, technologies and even systems of scientific thinking and laws, are disguised forms of Mysticism, that lead people to understand the truth behind them towards realization." [Robin Artisson, The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill]

"and She came to Solomon with gifts, and She saw all of the Wisdom of Solomon ... And king Solomon gave to the [dark] queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty." [I Kings 10]

"I am the dark breaking dawn of all desire ... [Song of Songs 1:5]

"Our ancestors were very wise; they knew secrets to reality and about reality that we can still access today, but only when we understand that we need our Ancestors and their legacy." [Robin Artisson, The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill]



Handcrafted under the gibbous Moon of Might, DARK GODDESS is made with handmade bold sapphire and purple silk sari ribbon, witchy black yarn and black satiny ribbon. This enchanting tool of the Craft is adorned with silver pewter pentacle, star of David hexagram and Celtic Knot charms, nine (the number of the witch's sacred circle) handmade jet black glass beads and twenty-two (the number of magical letters in the Hebrew alphabet) knots.



The interwoven pentacle is a powerful protective pantheistic symbol of the Old Ways, of Witchcraft.

The interwoven hexagram is a powerful unitive symbol of the Old Ways, of Mysticism.

Together, the pentacle and the hexagram symbolize the joining of two magical realities in a Blue Thread of Remembrance and Memory.

The Celtic Knot symbolizes the journey of Being as an eternal Thread of Destiny ever weaving throughout eons of time and timelessness.

"The culmination of Fate ... for those mortals who will go on to becomes Witches, or Mystics, and who will attempt to unite the soul to the spirit while alive - those who will attempt to cross the boundaries between the seen and the unseen, the living and the dead, while still alive, the experience and Fate of death can be transformed completely; the spirit/soul/body experience can fulfill what Fate is driving it to fulfill, here and now." [Robin Artisson, The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill]

Measures 66 inches in length. Sixty-six is the number of the mystical Year of the Jubilee (יובל), the fiftieth sabbatical year - a year of sustained benevolence and a fruitful time for the mystical ascension of consciousness to a sustained higher state of awareness.

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

This beautiful cord may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Monday, September 27, 2010

SAMHAIN NIGHT Witch's Altar Ladder / Silk Sari Handfasting Cord

כ׳ בתשרי תשע"א
Blodlessing 21

Experience pure magical wonder and wicked blissfulness with this SAMHAIN NIGHT Witch's Altar Ladder or Handfasting cord.



Handcrafted under gibbous Moon of Might during the planetary hour of Jupiter, SAMHAIN NIGHT is made with handmade softly warm terra cotta silk sari ribbon, witchy black cameo yarn and bright orange satiny ribbon, this enchanting tool of the Craft is adorned with silver pewter pentacle and flying witch charms, nine (the number of the witch's sacred circle) handmade jet black glass beads and twenty-two (the number of magical letters in the Hebrew alphabet) knots.

Measures 66 inches in length. Sixty-six is the number of the mystical Year of the Jubilee (יובל), the fiftieth sabbatical year - a year of sustained benevolence and a fruitful time for the mystical ascension of consciousness to a sustained higher state of awareness.

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

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

RED THREAD Witch's Altar Ladder / Silk Sari Handfasting Cord

י״ט בתשרי תשע"א
Blodlessing 20

"The idea of a 'mystical gene' has a basis in a very subtle reality - but it is not a physical genetic bit of material. There is a thread of Fate - the 'thread' here referring to a particular dynamic aspect of reality itself - that gives rise to what we call 'mystical' occurrences or propensities to mystical activity within people who go on to express it in their life. This 'Red Thread' of Fate is woven into the tapestry of humanity, and the Land itself." [Robin Artisson, The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill]

"The Woman of Valor clothes her family in red." [Proverbs 31:21]

"The Craft of the Wise is about joining together two realities, using the medium of the conscious human mind and body; it is about bringing together what is seen, with what is unseen. It is about Wholeness. In that wholeness is power and Wisdom ... There is no peace or true and lasting happiness without Wisdom." [Robin Artisson, The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill]

"The Woman of Valor opens her mouth with Wisdom. [Proverbs 31:26]



RED THREAD measures 73 inches (the gematria-numerology of the magical Hebrew word חכמה - Chochmah, Wisdom).



Created in sacred space under the gibbous Moon of Might during the planetary hour of Jupiter, mystically magical RED THREAD is an extraordinarily beautiful witch's altar ladder and handfasting cord.



Handcrafted with Ancient Red Silk Sari ribbon, wildly witchy black yarn, red satiny ribbon, 9 handmade jet black round glass beads (12mm diameter), 22 knots, a Pewter interwoven pentacle charm and an interwoven Pewter Hexagram Star of David.

The interwoven pentacle is a powerful protective pantheistic symbol of the Old Ways, of Witchcraft.

The interwoven hexagram is a powerful unitive symbol of the Old Ways, of Mysticism.

Together, the pentacle and the hexagram symbolize the joining of two magical realities in the Red Thread of Fate.

Nine is the diameter of the witch's sacred circle.

Like the number of knots in RED THREAD, there are 22 letters in the magical Hebrew alphabet.

RED THREAD comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

This mystically magical cord may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

WISDOM of the OLD WAYS Witch's Altar Ladder / Silk Sari Handfasting Cord

י״ט בתשרי תשע"א
Blodlessing 20

"The Craft of the Wise is about joining together two realities, using the medium of the conscious human mind and body; it is about bringing together what is seen, with what is unseen. It is about Wholeness. In that wholeness is power and Wisdom ... There is no peace or true and lasting happiness without Wisdom." [Robin Artisson, The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill]

"The Woman of Valor opens her mouth with Wisdom. [Proverbs 31:26]

WISDOM of the OLD WAYS
measures 73 inches (the gematria-numerology of the magical Hebrew word חכמה - Chochmah, Wisdom).



Created in sacred space under the gibbous Moon of Might, mystically magical WISDOM of the OLD WAYS is an extraordinarily beautiful witch's altar ladder and/or handfasting cord.



Handcrafted with rare dark and 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), black satiny ribbon, 3 genuine Amber gemstone beads (7-11 mm), 1 genuine deep black Jet bead (10 mm round), 9 jet black opaque glass crow beads, 22 knots and a Pewter pentacle charm (20 x 17mm).



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.

A gemstone which is actually fossilized wood millions of years old, Jet (also known as Witches' Amber) 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.

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

The pentacle is a powerful protective symbol of the Old Ways, of Witch Craft.

Nine is the diameter of the witch's sacred circle.

Like the number of knots in OLD WAYS, there are 22 letters in the magical Hebrew alphabet.

OLD WAYS comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

This magical wisdom cord may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah LLeucu.

Monday, September 20, 2010

SABBAT BLUE FIRE Witch's Altar Ladder / Handfasting Cord

י״ג בתשרי תשע"א
Blodlessing 14

This particular witch's ladder was custom made for one of my customers, but I may make another one as an open listing for my Etsy shoppe just because I think it turned out so stunning! I think the next one will have a pentacle charm at one end and a star of David at the other end.



Handcrafted under the waxing gibbous Moon 95% Full during the planetary hour of Jupiter (Grace of the Sabbats and/or Sabbath Days), SABBAT BLUE FIRE witch's altar ladder and/or handfasting cord is made with 9 glass black crow beads, 22 knots, crescent moon with stars and pentacle charms, and 4 ribbons/yarns, one for each of the Greater Sabbats -

Samhain (Halloween) - witchy black diorite cameo yarn
Imbolg (Candlemas) - light sparkle blue ribbon
Beltaine (Cetsamhain) - handmade spruce silk sari ribbon
Lughnasadh (Lammas) - dark navy blue ribbon

Nine is the diameter of a witch's sacred circle.

There are 22 letters in the magical Hebrew alphabet.

Measuring 60 inches (= 5 feet = five elemental corners of the encircled Pentacle), this extraordinary cord corresponds to the "SECRET WITHIN THE SECRET" of the witch's sacred circle through the magical Hebrew letter Samech (having both a gematria-numerology value of 60 and written in the form of a closed circle).

Each end of the ladder is completed with a small light blue sparkling bow.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

HEAVENLY PROTECTION Witch's Altar Ladder

א' באלול תש"ע
Belz 3

Invite the bright protection of the heavens into your sacred circle with this mystically enchanting HEAVENLY PROTECTION Witch's Altar Ladder and/or Handfasting Cord. Handcrafted under the waxing crescent Moon 5% full, as the heavens wax toward the peak of the 2010 Perseids meteor shower and light show of falling stars August 12-13, during the planetary hour of the Moon, HEAVENLY PROTECTION is made with turquoise-light blue sapphire metallic ribbon, dark Blue Rainbow yarn, handmade Spruce Silk Sari ribbon, a silver Celtic Shield Knot charm, a silver Celtic Spiral charm, 5 dark wood beads and 14 knots.



Five is the number of the pentagram, known by mystics as the pentalpha, a symbol of Goddess. Interlaced five times, pentalpha is considered to be the birth-letter of the entire cosmos and womb of the earth.

The Celtic Shield Knot symbolizes endlessness and eternity, the inner temple and journey of the soul, the four corners of the earth, the four seasons, and the four guardian archangels of the heavens (Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel).

The Celtic Spiral represents radiant ethereal energy, birth, wholistic growth and evolution, expansion of consciousness, initiation, direction and development, balance, centering, connection and union with cosmic and divine energy.



Blue is the color of the heavenly throne.

At sundown this upcoming Thursday (August 12), the 2010 Perseids meteor shower peaks with Saturn (ר), Venus (כ), Mars (ג) and the setting crescent Moon (ב) coming together in the western twilight in tight conjunction, fitting within a circle about 10 degrees in diameter. The magical Hebrew letters of the heavenly bodies coming into conjunction come together to create the two by two magical roots רך גב meaning, "gentle support and protection."

Fourteen is the gematria (numerology) of the magical Hebrew word ובו meaning "and be in it" (the protection of the heavens).

Let heaven's protection shower down upon the earth and upon us, and let us be safe within it. So mote it be! אמן

Measures 36 (לו) inches and comes beautifully packaged.

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

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

ALL HALLOW'S EVE Ancestor Altar Witch's Ladder

ל׳ באב תש"ע
Belz 2

Conjure the ancestors this Samhain (also known as Halloween or Nos Galan Gaeaf), invite them to your Sabbat handfasting, or take your magic to the crossroads using this ALL HALLOW'S EVE Ancestor Altar Witch's Ladder and/or Handfasting cord, handcrafted at the witching hour on the night of the Dark Moon.



Made with Diorite bulky black cameo yarn, black Homespun yarn, orange satiny ribbon, a silver skull and crossbones charm, a silver pentacle charm, 9 orange glass beads and 22 knots.

Meanings of the traditional colors of Samhain:

Orange - deep delight and ecstasy, harmony, beauty, artfulness, creativity, sexuality, trust, insight, individuation, wisdom, perseverance, attaining balance, improving memory, increasing wealth, promoting career, having fun

Black - mystery, deep mind, hidden knowledge and worlds, power, all potentiality, restfulness, night, new beginnings

The skull and crossbones guards the crossroads and leads us into the mysteries of Otherworlds.

The silver pentacle is a powerful protective symbol of the Old Ways, of Witch Craft.

In Celtic Witchcraft, nine is the diameter of the witch's sacred circle.

Like the number of knots in ALL HALLOW'S EVE, there are 22 letters in the magical Hebrew alphabet.

Measuring 60 inches (= 5 feet = five elemental corners of the encircled Pentacle), this magnificent cord corresponds to the "SECRET WITHIN THE SECRET" of the witch's sacred circle through the magical Hebrew letter Samech (having both a gematria-numerology value of 60 and written in the form of a closed circle).

Comes beautifully packaged.

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

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

OLD WAYS Witch's Altar Ladder / Handfasting Cord

כ"ד באב תש"ע
Lughnasadh 25

Created in sacred space under the waning crescent Moon 34% full, during the planetary hours of Mars and the Sun, mystically magical OLD WAYS is an extraordinarily beautiful witch's altar ladder and/or handfasting cord.



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), black satiny ribbon, 3 genuine Amber gemstone beads (7-11 mm), 1 genuine deep black Jet bead (10 mm round), 9 jet black opaque glass crow beads, 22 knots and a large Tibetan silver pentacle charm (1 inch diameter).



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.

A gemstone which is actually fossilized wood millions of years old, Jet (also known as Witches' Amber) 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.

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

The silver pentacle is a powerful protective symbol of the Old Ways, of Witch Craft.

Nine is the diameter of the witch's sacred circle.

Like the number of knots in OLD WAYS, there are 22 letters in the magical Hebrew alphabet.

Measuring 60 inches (= 5 feet = five elemental corners of the encircled Pentacle), this magnificent cord corresponds to the "SECRET WITHIN THE SECRET" of the witch's sacred circle through the magical Hebrew letter Samech (having both a gematria-numerology value of 60 and written in the form of a closed circle).

OLD WAYS comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included.

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

Saturday, July 24, 2010

HEDGEWITCH Samhain Witch's Altar Ladder / Handfasting Cord

י"ד באב תש"ע
Lughnasadh 15

Harnass the shamanic power of the HEDGEWITCH with this Samhain Witch's Altar Ladder and/or Handfasting cord. Handcrafted with handmade hand dyed richly Mysterious silk sari ribbon (exquisitely laced throughout with deep burgundy, royal blues and other dark colors dancing with iridescent hues of the Night), Pumpkin Orange grosgrain ribbon, black yarn sparkling with notes of metallic silver, nine jet black opaque glass beads, a large 1 inch diameter Tibetan silver Pentacle charm, a pewter Triple Crescent Moon Witch's Claw charm (approx 1 3/4" in diameter), 22 knots and a cauldron-full of enchanting magic!



Nine is the diameter the witch's sacred circle.

Twenty-two is the number of magical letters in the ancient Hebrew alphabet.

Orange and black are the primary colors of Samhain. Energetic orange evokes the happy spirit of optimism, success, abundance, prosperity, feasting and celebration. Peaceful black opens up the deep mind, anchors bliss to reality, and embodies quiet steadfast power.



The Pentacle is the ultimate symbol of the Goddess Power of the Witch.

The outward pointing crescents of the Witch's Claw wards off baneful energy. Interwoven triple crescents symbolize the kinship and harmony of Witches in powerful link together - the bond of Witchblood connects, strengthens and protects us all.

Measuring 68 inches, this cord unifies the Divine Feminine powers of Wisdom (Chochmah, כמה) and Prophecy (נבאיה). Such is the power of HEDGEWITCH.

Comes beautifully packaged.

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

Saturday, July 10, 2010

HARVEST BOUNTY Witch's Altar Ladder / Handfasting Cord

כ"ח בתמוז תש"ע
Faunus 29

Wickedly wonderful, this HARVEST BOUNTY witch's altar ladder and/or handfasting cord perfectly brings abundance and beauty to your Autumn Sabbat celebrations or wedding. Handcrafted with handmade deeply warm Terra Cotta silk sari ribbon, exquisite Fiesta yarn softly flaming with brilliant colors of Autumn, dark brown satiny ribbon, nine light brown wooden beads, twenty-five knots, a large 1 inch diameter Tibetan silver pentacle charm, and a silver leaf charm.



Nine is the diameter the witch's sacred circle.

Twenty-five is the gematria (numerology) of the magical Hebrew words meaning "and with gladness" (ובטוב) "be" (היי). So mote it be, אמן!

Measuring 60 inches (= 5 feet = five elemental corners of the encircled Pentacle), this HARVEST BOUNTY cord corresponds to the "secret within the secret" of the witch's sacred circle through the magical Hebrew letter Samech (having both a gematria-numrology value of 60 and written in the form of a closed circle).

Comes in an organza pouch with a surprise gift, and beautifully packaged.

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

Friday, May 28, 2010

MIDSUMMER'S EVE Witch's Altar Ladder / Handfasting Cord

ט״ו בסיון תש"ע
Mab 16

Bring exquisite magic into a Midsummer's Eve, a summer solstice celebration or the wedding of your dreams!



Beautiful bold colors of intertwining ruby red hand dyed silk sari ribbon, bright sun yellow satin ribbon and multicolored ribbon splashed throughout with an array of brilliant summer colors endow this enchanting witch's altar ladder and/or handfasting cord with the mystery of Midsummer's Eve!



Nine cherry red wood beads like berries on the vine, a sterling silver pentacle handfasting claddagh charm, a sterling silver Celtic triskele key charm, and twenty knots adorn this hand-braided magical item.



Measuring 60 inches (= 5 feet = five elemental corners of the encircled Pentacle), this MIDSUMMER cord corresponds to the "secret within the secret" of the witch's sacred circle through the magical Hebrew letter Samech (having both a gematria-numrology value of 60 and written in the form of a closed circle).

Comes in an organza pouch with a surprise gift and beautifully packaged.

This stunning magical item be purchased at WITCHRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

EARTH SPIRIT PENTACLE Witch's Ladder

ל׳ בשבט תש"ע
Keowulf 2

This beautiful EARTH SPIRIT PENTACLE Witch's Ladder was handcrafted in sacred space and time with the power of the New Moon (Rosh Chodesh) in the 24th lunar mansion (Sidus Fortunae - Star of Good Fortune) fixed by the star Sadalsuud (Fortune of the Most Fortunate).



Measuring 60 inches (5 feet, five elemental corners of the encircled Pentacle), EARTH SPIRIT PENTACLE corresponds to the "secret within the secret" of the witch's sacred circle through the magical Hebrew letter Samech (having both a gematria value of 60 and written in the form of a closed circle - ס). Through Samech comes equanimity, support and Priestess ordination.



Nine light wood beads correspond to the "secret" of the witch's sacred circle (in the tradition of Celtic Witchcraft) and good blessing (in the tradition of Jewish letter-Kabbalah).

Thirteen knots correspond to the power of Unity within Multiplicity.

The royal power of the Golden Earth Dragon of the 24th lunar mansion to bind the Universe together is summoned through the exquisitely unique golden-wheat color of the handmade Silk Sari ribbon.



EARTH SPIRIT PENTACLE Witch ladder is adorned with a silver leaf charm and a solid sterling silver pentacle charm (at knots 2-blessing/beit and 12-earth/lamed, the 12th magical Hebrew letter).

Comes beautifully packaged with a small surprise gift included. Available for purchase at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

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.

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.