Author’s Note: This blog is a personal space for sharing my own experiences and perspectives on magic. While the broader website is home to educational resources on the Hagstone Tradition, many of the essays and reflections here focus on my individual magical practice, not necessarily the tradition as a whole.

Witchcraft is a deeply personal and diverse path, and my approach may not reflect the beliefs or methods of others. I encourage readers to explore, question, and adapt whatever resonates with them. Nothing shared here is intended as absolute truth or professional advice. Trust your intuition, do your own research, and walk the path that is right for you.

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A Study in Witch Lore: The Case of Ursula Kemp and the Beliefs of 1582 England

The 1582 trial of Ursula Kemp reveals far more about the fears and folklore of early modern England than it does about the woman herself. Accused of consorting with spirits, wielding charms, and offering healing, Kemp's story reflects how cunning knowledge, poverty, and neighbourly conflict could be alchemised into witchcraft in the eyes of a suspicious community. Her case reminds us that witchcraft trials were rarely about magicβ€”they were about belief, control, and survival.

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