“Wool of Bat.
The phrase sounds ominous — until you know the truth.
In the days when healing could be mistaken for witchcraft, herbalists spoke in code.
Eye of newt meant mustard seed. Toe of frog meant buttercup.
And Wool of Bat?
Likely holly leaves, moss, or mullein — soft, protective plants gathered under moonlight.

Discover the true meaning of “Toe of Frog” in folklore. Learn why this herb was feared, what it symbolized, and the real plant behind the name.

History remembers the dramatic—the curses, the confessions, the trials—but beneath those loud chapters lies a softer truth: most magic was survival. And survival often began with a seed.

Once upon a time, people believed the dead could speak through ink.
In the 1950s, “automatic writing” became a way to reach what the living couldn’t.

Now, it’s resurfacing — journals, TikToks, and quiet lamp-lit nights.
But what really happens when you stop controlling the pen?

Dive into the mystery on The Silver Lantern:
Automatic Writing & The Spirits of the 1950s
✨ link in bio

#SilverLantern #HauntedObjects #AutomaticWriting #Spiritualism #VintageAesthetic #MysteryLovers #HauntedAntiques #ParanormalCuriosity

Mirrors aren’t just glass and silver — they’ve been called gateways, spirit traps, and witnesses to everything we do. From Victorian mourning rituals to ghost stories like Bloody Mary and Oculus, mirrors have always been a little… unnerving.

"Not every antique just sits quietly in the corner… some carry whispers of the past." 🕯️
From haunted mirrors to eerie dolls, here are the antiques most likely to carry bad energy — and how to spot them before they become part of your home.