The Cursed Garden: The Legend of Shadows and Thorns

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The curse of shadows and thorns is a legend that has been passed down through generations. It tells the story of a powerful sorceress who was betrayed by her love and turned to darkness. According to the tale, the sorceress was known for her beauty and kind heart. She possessed the power to control shadows and manipulate thorns. This made her feared by many, but she used her abilities for good, always helping those in need. However, her love for a handsome prince brought about her downfall.



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Top 13 Best Witchy & Spiritual Subscription Box Recommendations

I searched for the best monthly (and witchy) subscription boxes to suit your spiritual needs as you study and develop your own unique craft.

To make the cut for this list, each box had to score an average of at least 4.5 stars and have a minimum of 30 customer reviews to ensure consistently high quality.

If you’ve been looking for the best subscription box for crystals, earth magic, intention-setting rituals, herbs, Sabbats, lunar cycle work, and other tools, here’s my breakdown of the top subscription boxes on Cratejoy (in no particular order).

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This box received the Top-Rated 2021 Award from Cratejoy and has consistently high ratings with over 580 customer reviews.

Monthly deliveries in this box can include crystals, herbs, teas, altar items, jewelry, ritual tools, essential oils, and other spiritual lifestyle pieces.

What’s great about this box is that it also includes intention-setting lunar rituals every month in addition to Sabbat-related themes for months that fall on the Wheel of the Year. It’s an all-around great subscription box.

Box of Shadows is known for curating high-quality witchy subscriptions that prioritize eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Their boxes consistently score 4.5+ with more than 600 customer reviews… so are you surprised they were ranked Top Rated of 2021 from Cratejoy?

This all-in-one box provides a wide variety of tools, including candles, sage, incense, herbs, gemstones, jewelry, altar decor, pagan and metaphysical books, and more. It’s a fantastic way to help witches start, build, and maintain consistent practices.

This witchy subscription box has established itself as a customer favorite with an average 4.7-star rating and over 1,520 reviews. It received the Best of 2020 Award from Cratejoy.

Each monthly box contains a mix of crystals, aromatherapy, superfood snacks, spiritual tools, and natural beauty products. The company prides itself on featuring 100% vegan, cruelty-free, all-natural products.

Curated to match each month’s energy, this witchy subscription box has several different options based on your price and needs. If you’re on a budget and want a simple box, you can subscribe to receive a monthly crystal in a cloth bag with a small info sheet, or you can opt for no crystal and do a basic astrology and tarot box instead.

If you’re looking for a more expensive box, Magickal Earth offers an essential box that includes crystals, a tarot card drawn for you, and a monthly astrological overview, or a premium box that includes all of the aforementioned in addition to other tools and items.

This witchy subscription box arrives every two months and is primarily focused on tarot and oracle work.

Each delivery includes a full-size tarot or oracle deck if you’re interested in building a collection. In addition, other items may include candles, incense, crystals, décor, books, and other tools.

This box is created by a small business and features other small-business brands when possible. Men’s jewelry is available upon request.

This box is a great option for those who are venturing into spellwork and intention rituals. It’s available in a mini size to give it a try but also comes in a regular size if you love it and want to invest in a larger box that has extra goodies.

Items can include intention candles, jewelry, healing crystals, ritual oils and powders, divination tools, and intention-focused spells that come with the ingredients you need.

This jewelry subscription box focuses on magical, intentional jewelry, which can include crystals, mythology, symbols, animal totems, and more.

Each box includes two jewelry pieces, one or two crystals, and a lifestyle item such as art, books, body care, et cetera. You’ll also find an info card about the intention, properties, and tales about the jewelry items in your box.

This high-demand box holds an impressive 4.9-star rating with over fifty reviews. It’s a premium subscription box that arrives every month and includes between 10 and 20 items per box.

Gifts can include hand-rolled spell candles, Book of Shadows artwork, spells, altar items, oracle/tarot cards, herbs, et cetera.

Due to the popularity of this authentic box, it’s been sold out. The company says it’s working on opening availability for new subscribers. In the meantime, you can sign up to be notified when it’s available.

Another box by the Witches Moon® that has done extremely well, currently holding a 5-star rating with over 115 reviews.

This box features a variety of natural items that can include dried herbs and magickal flowers, spell coins, ritual body oils, incense, magickal talismans, spell candles, crystals, and custom artwork. Perfect for green and kitchen witches in particular!

The bad news is this box is also hard to get a hold of due to high demand.


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Looking to build your collection of divination decks? This witchy box is a fun mash-up of the Mystic Tarot & Empowering Oracle boxes from Awakening in a Box, and it was rated Best of 2021 by Cratejoy.

The Tarot + Oracle Box contains one tarot deck, one oracle deck, one crystal, and two extra products that correlate with the monthly theme. Each crystal also comes with a detailed collectible card describing the metaphysical properties. This box is great about clearly labeling items and providing clear instructions and suggestions, so it’s a fantastic choice for beginners who are eager to learn more about divination.

This particular witch subscription box is geared toward personalizing your own sacred spaces to do ritual work.

Each monthly box features between ten and fourteen handcrafted and spell-crafted items, which can include a spell for each month, crystals, herbs, spell-crafted pendants, teas, cleansing items, beauty products, and healing items from the company’s own apothecary.

You can also find bonus items in each box such as a Moon in the Astrology Calendar and an extra beauty and/or healing product.

This box is designed to help you balance your chakras with their full 9-box experience. Each box focuses on a specific chakra and features vegan spiritual items that correlate with that chakra.

The chakra box delivers aromatherapy, crystals, gemstone jewelry, altar items, herbal teas, etc. You also get bonus items, such as stickers, a yoga pose card, guided meditations, and a link to an extra digital download.

Extra plus: this company’s customer service is phenomenal! It’s no wonder the box holds a 4.8-star rating with over 100 customer reviews.

Another Cratejoy Top 2020 Award recipient, this crystal subscription box is a great way to grow your collection.

You can choose from a monthly variety box that contains 4-6 crystals/minerals or, if you’re on a budget and looking for a low-cost option, join the Crystal of the Month box. Both options include free bonus mini crystals/minerals.

The company handpicks the products and packages their boxes with eco-friendly and recyclable materials. No outsourcing or fulfillment outside of their in-house team.

Have you tried any of these boxes yet? Please share your experience in the comments! Let us know your favorites (or not-so favorites) and if you have any other recommendations you think should be added to the list.

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However, her love for a handsome prince brought about her downfall. The prince was enchanted by her beauty, but his heart belonged to another. Jealous and consumed by anger, the sorceress made a dangerous pact with dark forces to win back his love.

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Curse of hsdows and thorns

In exchange for her soul, the sorceress gained even greater powers over shadows and thorns. But the darkness corrupted her, twisting her once kind heart into a vengeful and cruel one. She became a terror to the kingdom, spreading darkness and casting curses on anyone who crossed her path. The curse of shadows caused those unfortunate enough to be targeted by the sorceress to be consumed by their own fears and insecurities. The shadows would whisper taunts and doubts in their ears, driving them insane. The curse of thorns, on the other hand, surrounded its victims with a thorny barrier, trapping them in a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering. The people of the kingdom lived in fear of the sorceress and her curses. They sought ways to break the curse, but the sorceress was too powerful to be defeated. Desperate, they turned to a wise old sage for guidance. The sage revealed that the only way to break the curse was through the power of love and forgiveness. The sorceress could only be defeated if someone was able to see past her darkness and love her unconditionally. This seemed like an impossible task, but the people held on to hope. Years passed, and many tried and failed to break the curse. Until one day, a young orphan girl entered the kingdom. Her heart was pure and free from darkness. She saw the sorceress for who she truly was, a wounded soul in need of healing and redemption. With unwavering love and forgiveness, the girl approached the sorceress and broke the curse of shadows and thorns. The sorceress was overcome with remorse and chose to sacrifice herself to undo the damage she had caused. Through her sacrifice, peace was restored to the kingdom, and the curse of shadows and thorns was finally lifted. The tale serves as a reminder of the power of love and forgiveness, and the consequences of letting darkness consume our hearts..

Reviews for "The Cursed Forest: Tales of Shadows and Thorns"

1. Emma - 2 out of 5 stars - I have to say, I was really disappointed with "Curse of Shadows and Thorns". The plot felt overly predictable and the characters lacked depth. It felt like I've read this story a hundred times before. The world-building was also quite weak, leaving many unanswered questions and inconsistencies. Overall, it just didn't engage me and I struggled to finish it.
2. Alex - 1 out of 5 stars - I couldn't wait for "Curse of Shadows and Thorns" to be over. The writing was uninspiring and the pacing was incredibly slow. The author tried to create an intricate plot, but it just fell flat. The characters were unlikable and lacked any real development. The whole story felt convoluted and confusing. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an exciting and well-crafted fantasy novel.
3. Sarah - 2.5 out of 5 stars - "Curse of Shadows and Thorns" had so much potential, but it failed to deliver. The world-building was interesting, but the execution was lacking. The story seemed to drag on with unnecessary details and repetitive dialogue. The characters were one-dimensional and many of their actions felt forced. While the concept was intriguing, the execution fell short, making it a forgettable read for me.
4. Mark - 2 out of 5 stars - I had high expectations for "Curse of Shadows and Thorns", but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. The pacing was inconsistent, with some parts feeling rushed and others dragging on. The plot was predictable, offering very few surprises. The writing style was also lackluster, making it hard for me to fully immerse myself in the story. Overall, it was a disappointing read that I wouldn't recommend to fellow fantasy lovers.

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