Wind Spells

1555 woodcut showing a magician selling sailors a rope tied with three wind knots

With October just around the corner and the veil between worlds traditionally said to grow thin, it feels fitting to turn our thoughts to ancient folklore and the mysteries of the sea. Autumn’s restless winds stir the trees and whisper through the rigging, carrying tales of wise women and witches who were once believed to hold sway over the weather itself. These were the wind witches,

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Squalls

squalls

Squalls: What Are They? Look out, there’s a squall coming your way! Squalls can occur in any hemisphere as a sharp and sudden increase in wind speed. They’re often associated with sudden weather changes such as rain showers or thunderstorms, and they can also occur ahead of snowstorms. A squall brings a sustained increase in … Read more