Ex Emmerdale star Samantha Giles selling ‘magic spells and charms’ online after quitting soap
EX Emmerdale star Samantha Giles is selling spells and charms after quitting the ITV soap.
The actress played Bernice Blackstock from 1998 until 2019 when she quit to pursue other passions.
Samantha, 49, is now flogging crystals, charms and spells online, including a £6.99 Safe Pregnancy Charm, a £15.99 sell your house spell and even an £18 magic 'starter' kit.
On her new website, launched last week, Samantha says: "Here you can buy a range of spells and charms. Each comes beautifully packaged with all necessary instructions. And remember any spells undertaken must be for your greater good!"
The actress is able to ship her "spells" around the UK and overseas.
She added: "Some spells require that you cast them when it’s either a full or new moon. Instructions are provided with each spell but for reference here’s a list of all full and new moons for 2021 ...
"I believe that magic is all around us; from the beauty of the setting sun to the power of our own thoughts which can create our reality.
"I write and put together handmade charms and spells which enable YOU to harness the power of natural white magic and make it work for you to improve your life!"
Soap star Samantha practises Pagan witchcraft, known as Wicca, and says her spells were popular among her Emmerdale castmates – and they do work.
One testimonial on her site comes from This Morning's soap expert Sharon Marshall who says she conceived after receiving a spell from Samantha after six failed rounds of IVF.
Since quitting Emmerdale, she has published a children's novel called Rosemary And The Witches Of Pendle Hill.
The star previously told Soaplife: “I am a witch, but not in the way people understand it.
"I’m really a Wiccan, so no broomsticks or black hats."
She also admitted to using a love spell to meet her husband, Sean, who she married in 2010.
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The soap stalwart first appeared in the Dales in 1998 and worked as a barmaid in The Woolpack and later became the landlady.
She said of her exit last year: "I knew it would be so easy to stay there forever as it was a great job, but I wanted to try and do something different with my life. I’m turning 50 next year and I knew I’d regret it if I never gave something else a go.
"But during lockdown I made a new routine. I now try and think positively about the future. I concentrate on what I want in my mind and hopefully it will manifest."