So, the history of magic is present literally everywhere in the world. Since the dawn of time, people have been practicing manipulation of energy all around the world. In addition, she revealed what it means to become a Slavic witch or sorcerer/ sorceress and how the vocation itself would pervade all aspects of life in order to explore the power of the mind and its so-called “influence of one’s own destiny”. In her book, not only did she examined a two- thousand- year- old occult practices but also included folk advice which was adapted for the modern- era explorers and people experimenting with magic practices. Helvin explored the creation and meaning of talismans, amulets, and other Slavic paganism symbols as well as the significance of icons and why it was important to properly recite magical language during spells. The magical energy for these spells and rituals was drawn from the forces of nature, revealing specific places of power in the natural world and the profound power of graveyards and churches for casting spells. The Slavic Pagan Calendar and Ritual FestivitiesĪccording to folklorists’ research and findings, Slavic folklore contains a great number of spells, charms., incantations, practical rituals for love, relationships, work, fertility, protection, healing, divination, communicating with old spirits and ancestors, averting the evil eye and many others.Īccording to Natasha Helvin, an expert and writer of the book “ Slavic Witchcraft and Russian Black Magic“, the Slavic tradition has only a thin veneer over its pagan origins and the Slavic pagan gods and goddesses acquired new lives as the saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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