Products
Candles and Accessories
Candle burning tips:
Clip your wick - take off about 1/3 of a new, unlit wick to avoid "torching" down your candle.
Place candles in freezer before burning - it will result in a more even, slower burning with less waste due to dripping.
Never leave candles burning unattended or in reach of your child or pets.
Incense and Accessories
We offer incense sticks, cones and resin as well as burners and boxes to store your favorite scents.
Crystals and Minerals
Tumbled Gemstones
Whether for ambient decor or energy healing we provide personalized attention to all of our customers to make sure you get the things you need for yourself or as a gift for others. Our locally owned store is conveniently located at the Evergreen Village Center on the corner of NE 28th Street and NE 138th Street between Llyn's Nails and Sarah's Coffeeshop and there is always plenty of parking. So come in and shop or just drop us a line and we will be here for you.
Altar and Craft
Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated fragrant plant extracts which are distilled from a variety of aromatic plant material including grasses, leaves, flowers, needles & twigs, peel of fruit, wood and roots. They are oxygenating and help transport nutrients to the cells of our body. Without oxygen, nutrients cannot be assimilated; so the oxygenating essential oils can help us maintain our health.
Essential oils are chemically very complex, consisting of hundreds of different compounds. Moreover, they are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs. The distillation of an entire plant may produce only a singe drop of essential oil.
Please note: Consult a physician or experienced aromatherapist before use if pregnant or if any medical condition exists. Not for internal use. Do not use undiluted on skin. Observe cautions on labels and keep out of reach of children.
About the Origin of Runes
The origin of the runes has been lost to ancient history but their earliest use seems to have been with the Alpine Germanic people, some sources claim with the Heruli tribe. This is speculated because the earliest title for the masters of the runes amongst the early Viking tribes was the word "heruli".
Runes were last in current use during the Middle Ages. The first glyphs of the alphabet were called runes from the Gothic runa, meaning "a secret thing, a mystery" and were used for many purposes such as casting, healing, travel and battle protection.
The spiritual values of the runes have developed throughout the ages, primarily through the Germanic thought-world, and have a very close connection with the old Germanic religion and mythology. In fact, some say they are so closely tied to the old Germanic religion that the use of runes, without a basic and, perferably, advanced knowledge of the religion would be a waste of time, as most of their meaning and value would go unfathomed. Further it has been noted that in addition to having a written sigil, runes also have a sound that is sung to represent them. These rune-songs are knows as galdr, and any magickal use of runes should include them.
Today runes more and more become a very preferred divination tool, especially when carved into crystals or stone as they are very durable and can combine the energy of the stone with the divinational meaning for the bearer. We offer runes in sets of same and sometimes mixed stones.
At the Wishing Well we try to keep a stock of at least 3 per rune type and change the choice of stones often to give as many as possible people the opportunity to have just the set that "speaks" to them. You can also order special sets at an additional charge. Those sets will be specifically crafted for the customer and will have a waiting period. Please allow 3-4 weeks before you need to have them.
Herbs
Herbs are some of the first and oldest tools of the mundane and the magical realms. We sell many of our herbs for magical purpose to use as offerings or for pouches to be worn or placed strategically. For information how to prepare teas and tinctures and salves or information on the consumption or application of same, please consult a certified herbalist. We will gladly point out a local practitioner to you.
Specials
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