“☽◯☾ Witch curiosity ☽◯☾“ – Recycled ‘out of circulation’ 50p

Witch coin necklace ☽◯☾  – handmade and recycled from an old coin to celebrate the special female energy that makes life life.

The combination of the witch and the spell book (or grimoire) screams of forbidden knowledge, transformative power, and the potent union of thought and action. It represents a form of literary power, where words themselves become magical and can alter reality. Witches have long been associated with knowledge and wisdom that lie outside patriarchal or conventional systems. The witch’s path to power is often self-directed, learned through heretical or suppressed texts rather than sanctioned institutions.

The witch represents a figure who harnesses her own inner power, sexuality, and independence. Her knowledge is a source of autonomy that allows her to exist on the fringes of society, subverting traditional expectations.A witch’s power is often both feared and sought out. She may be ostracized by society, but her knowledge is still secretly desired for healing, protection, or vengeance.

The spell book is not merely a recipe collection but a condensed, powerful version of the universe. It contains cosmic laws, the secrets of nature, and the history of magical lineage, connecting the witch to ancestral and elemental forces. The spells within the book suggest that language itself is a magical tool. Words and their arrangement have the power to shape reality, creating a compelling metaphor for the power of poetry itself. The poet, like the witch, uses carefully chosen words, rhythm, and intention to create a transformative experience.

The book provides a physical, tangible object for what is otherwise an abstract concept—magical intention. The act of writing, referencing, and reciting from the book solidifies the witch’s will and focus. When the witch and spell book are paired, their combined symbolism becomes even more potent.The image of the witch hunched over her grimoire is an inversion of traditional power dynamics. Instead of a male scholar poring over holy texts, it is a woman studying the forbidden, alchemizing base knowledge into magical power.

The spell book can serve as a link to a hidden history, often a legacy passed down through generations of women who were persecuted for their power. In this way, it can be a symbol of defiant endurance and the resilience of a suppressed tradition. The spells in the book allow the witch to “remake” reality. The relationship between the witch and her spell book is deeply personal. It is a record of her own journey, her triumphs and mistakes, her wisdom and shadow self. This intimacy is a poetic contrast to public knowledge, emphasizing the value of personal, empirical wisdom gained from experience.

The witch curiosity coin necklace pendant requires many miniature holes to be drilled and the piercing saw to be fed into these holes to cut away all the small sections.  The pendant is carefully and gradually crafted from the centre of the old out of circulation fifty pence coin.  Furthermore, once the shaping cuts have been made the enormously time consuming task of hand carving and engraving begins!  As a result the pendants are not only unique and original but made with a focus on nature and other worldly intent. Finally the piece is available to be hand engraved with a special detail or pair of initials.  Indeed, please dont hesitate to contact me if you would prefer a rune design carved. She is complete with a wonderful 24ct gold hat buckle made from a wee nugget of pure gold inlaid into the coin surface.

Handcrafted and recycled in Cambridge, UK.

Witch coin necklace pendant Size : Approx 27 mm diameter

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