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In this photo is Patty Osmer, a descendant of Martha Carrier. She is the 9th generation great granddaughter of Martha Carrier. In this photo is Carol Lieb (far right) and her family. They are descendants of Elizabeth Howe. Elizabeth Howe is remembered by their family as an Flowers & bundles of Rosemary were left on the each of the benches at the memorial. Rosemary is often used as a symbol of remembrance.

The 20th anniversary rededication ceremony for the Salem Witch Trials Memorial was incredible. The speakers were inspiring and it was amazing to be able to meet some of the descendants of the innocents that were falsely accused and then executed on charges of Witchcraft during the Salem Witch trials in 1692. We can’t go back in time to change what happened during the Witch trials, but we can do our best to honor the victims and to remember their stories.

All of the innocents that were executed on charges of Witchcraft showed extraordinary courage & strength. They remained true to themselves & their beliefs. I asked Patty Osmer, a descendant of Martha Carrier, if she had any message she would like to communicate. She offered some excellent advice: “Stand up for what you believe in no matter what.”

Peace, Love & Magick

Kelly

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Today while antiquing I found a vintage, 1940s fortune telling card deck! The cards and instruction book are in great condition. It’s almost as if someone forgot this deck in the back of a drawer for the last 70 or so years. I’m excited to break these cards in! -Kelly

Today while antiquing I found a vintage, 1940s fortune telling card deck! The cards and instruction book are in great condition. It’s almost as if someone forgot this deck in the back of a drawer for the last 70 or so years.

I’m excited to break these cards in! -Kelly

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The Old Burying Point is the oldest cemetery in Salem, MA. This is one of my favorite carvings that I’ve found in the cemetery. I love the inverted pentagram carving because it gives me a chance to educate the tourists on cemetery tours about how the symbol’s meaning has changed through time. Most people commonly associate pentagrams with modern Witchcraft or even Satanic practices but it hasn’t always had those common associations. The pentagram was used by Christians for quite some time as a symbol of the transfiguration of Christ or as a representation of the “Five Wounds/Stigmata of Christ.” An upside down pentagram has also been used as a symbol of Christ’s incarnation. During the medieval times the pentagram was used by many as a talisman to guard against evil. Pentagrams were carved into support beams or were hanged over doors and windows of homes to protect the occupants from demons, evil & sickness. The pentagram was also used to represent health, heavenly wisdom & truth during the medieval time period in Europe. Between the period of 300-150 BCE, the inverted pentagram was used in the Seal of Jerusalem. A lot of people have also forgotten that the pentagram was considered a sacred symbol to the Pythagoreans as it was associated with the “golden ratio.” Pythagoreans also used the symbol as a password and sign of recognition amongst themselves. Many modern Witches, Wiccans & some Pagans will often use the pentagram as a representation of the 4 elements in balance with spirit and will wear the pentagram as an amulet of protection amongst other things. The pentagram is also used in ritual and spell-work. I believe the power of any symbol is in the intent for which it is used but it’s still interesting to look back in history at how the common associations of symbols have changed through the years. These are just a few historic uses of the pentagram, but it’s been used for different reasons in various cultures and religions all around the world. Peace, Love & Magick Kelly

The Old Burying Point is the oldest cemetery in Salem, MA. This is one of my favorite carvings that I’ve found in the cemetery.

I love the inverted pentagram carving because it gives me a chance to educate the tourists on cemetery tours about how the symbol’s meaning has changed through time. Most people commonly associate pentagrams with modern Witchcraft or even Satanic practices but it hasn’t always had those common associations.

The pentagram was used by Christians for quite some time as a symbol of the transfiguration of Christ or as a representation of the “Five Wounds/Stigmata of Christ.” An upside down pentagram has also been used as a symbol of Christ’s incarnation. During the medieval times the pentagram was used by many as a talisman to guard against evil. Pentagrams were carved into support beams or were hanged over doors and windows of homes to protect the occupants from demons, evil & sickness. The pentagram was also used to represent health, heavenly wisdom & truth during the medieval time period in Europe.

Between the period of 300-150 BCE, the inverted pentagram was used in the Seal of Jerusalem. A lot of people have also forgotten that the pentagram was considered a sacred symbol to the Pythagoreans as it was associated with the “golden ratio.” Pythagoreans also used the symbol as a password and sign of recognition amongst themselves.

Many modern Witches, Wiccans & some Pagans will often use the pentagram as a representation of the 4 elements in balance with spirit and will wear the pentagram as an amulet of protection amongst other things. The pentagram is also used in ritual and spell-work.

I believe the power of any symbol is in the intent for which it is used but it’s still interesting to look back in history at how the common associations of symbols have changed through the years. These are just a few historic uses of the pentagram, but it’s been used for different reasons in various cultures and religions all around the world.

Peace, Love & Magick

Kelly

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Join us and Paranormal Salem next week for a wicked fun evening of imbibery at The Witch’s Brew Café!

We’ll be there from 6:30pm-the Witching Hour, drop in for a spell at your leisure!

DARK MOON TAROT
If you have Tarot cards, bring them and we’ll practice on each other. If you have an interest in reading Tarot but don’t know where to start, come join the fun! www.darkmoontarot.com

PARANORMAL SALEM
If you have an interest in learning about the paranormal evidence they’ve caught around Salem, this is your opportunity to meet the Paranormal Salem Team and ask questions! www.paranormalsalem.com

This is a NO-COST meet-up for like-minded people to get together and imbibe!

We’ll be giving away Gift Certificates for: (1) 30 minute reading & (1) Paranormal Salem Investigation Tour at the meet-up. 

To RSVP, click attend here: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/340493786012545/

We’ll see you there!

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Join us and Paranormal Salem for a wicked fun evening of imbibery at The Witch’s Brew Café!

We’ll be there from 6:30pm-the Witching Hour, drop in for a spell at your leisure!

DARK MOON TAROT
If you have Tarot cards, bring them and we’ll practice on each other. If you have an interest in reading Tarot but don’t know where to start, come join the fun! www.darkmoontarot.com

PARANORMAL SALEM
If you have an interest in learning about the paranormal evidence they’ve caught around Salem, this is your opportunity to meet the Paranormal Salem Team and ask questions! www.paranormalsalem.com

This is a NO-COST meet-up for like-minded people to get together and imbibe!

We’ll be giving away Gift Certificates for: (1) 30 minute reading & (1) Paranormal Salem Investigation Tour at the meet-up. To RSVP, click attend here: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/340493786012545/

We’ll see you there!

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