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Braiding your hair with a whispered intention sounds simple, but it opens a door into a whole world of fiber magic. We’re joined by Loren Morris, a traditional witch, owner of Primitive Witchery in Kingsport, Tennessee, and author of The Crafty Witch’s Guide to Cord Magic. Loren talks about cord magic as a living, hands-on practice: not just tying knots, but building a spell you can see, touch, and return to.
We get into what makes a spell cord feel different from a candle spell that disappears overnight. Loren explains how layering components like charms, beads, herbs, stones, printed images, and sigils turns the crafting into the ritual itself, helping you stay focused and intentional through every step. We also talk about how long cords can take to make, why that time matters, and why cord magic can be especially supportive if you want a more meditative approach or you struggle to stay locked in on one method.
From there, we go practical: how we “feed” and maintain cords over time by repeating the original activation steps, tracking moon signs, moon phases, and planetary hours. We explore Samhain themed ideas for fall cords, then weave in rune magic, including beginner guidance for working with Elder Futhark runes before attempting bindrunes. Finally, we pivot into simmer pot magic, including cozy seasonal ingredient ideas and how to strain the leftover water into a home spray, floor wash, or bath addition.
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Bio: Loren Morris is a traditional witch with over twenty years of practice rooted in Norse and Celtic traditions. She is the owner of Primitive Witchery, based in Kingsport, Tennessee, and the author of The Crafty Witch’s Guide to Cord Magic (Weiser Books, July 2026). Her spell bottles have appeared in Hocus Pocus 2, and she holds a Nornic Priestess endorsement from renowned runic scholar Freya Aswynn. Loren teaches cord magic as a living tradition; grounded in history, powered by intention, and built to actually work.
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