Rattlesnake Rib Bones

To the non-witch I suppose this animal bone business probably sounds a bit macabre. But it really isn't. The witches who do use their own deceased pets for their parts don't see it as a lack of respect. It is simply something that can be used once the life has departed from the animal. Some even see the close connection they had with the animal when it was alive as adding another dimension into the magic. Animal bones in magical workingsSomething that has come up a lot in conversation with various witches recently is the use of animal bones in magic. Animal bones have several uses to a witch. Probably primarily they are used for divination - the layout and positioning of the bones can be read in the same way as a tarot or a rune spread. The bones can also be used in spell casting to draw upon the energies of the animal and to invoke its spirit into the workings. Other witches may use animal bones as offerings or sacrifices to the deities. And there is also a very aesthetic appeal to an