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2024-11-07T11:52:58-06:00

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Facing Fear and Finding Resiliency: Wisdom of Ancestors

Last updated on: November 7, 2024 at 11:52 am By Esa

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From around September through December, Ancestors and spirits are always more heavily present. This year though, has been a whole other experience for many Death workers I know, myself included. They have been present in mass and in a much heavier physical context. Many of us have been chatting and speculating on the change but I think the answer is much more clear now, at least for me – “We have been here before.” This week has rocked a lot... Read more

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2024-10-23T11:21:51-05:00

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Sorcerer or Witch? Exploring the Differences

Last updated on: October 23, 2024 at 11:21 am By Esa

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This is a conversation that has been running in my head for a few weeks now. It started with a question “What is the difference between a Sorcerer and a Witch?” Often used interchangeably in our current society and communities, yet there was something that caught my attention and would not let go. Language matters, words matter, and I was getting the message, that even though people now do not see this as more than choosing a word they prefer... Read more

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2024-10-17T10:10:49-05:00

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Unlocking the Power of Poppets in Ancestral Magic

Last updated on: October 17, 2024 at 10:10 am By Esa

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Different traditions have different names for this type of magic, but I call them Poppets. Historically used for a variety of magical purposes, including healing, prosperity work, and energetic connection just to name a few. The most common image though, especially from those who are outside the magical community, is the one Hollywood has weaved – where poppets are used for cursing or causing harm to another. Yes, they can be used in that way, but it is a very... Read more

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2024-10-07T10:49:03-05:00

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Rise of the Crone: Embracing Witchcraft Later in Life

Last updated on: October 7, 2024 at 10:49 am By Esa

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When I look around in various witchy social media spaces, especially visual format ones, I tend to see more younger people – teens to probably mid 30’s. They seem to be dominate, and gives the impression that the community on the whole, especially newcomers to the path, are young. My experience though tells me differently. What I am seeing over the last few years is a high influx of older women 40-60 years old entering into witchcraft. The analytics models... Read more

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2024-10-04T12:23:35-05:00

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The Call to Embrace Wonder and Break Cycles

Last updated on: October 4, 2024 at 12:23 pm By Esa

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The past week or so has been really rough for several reasons but something deep down has shifted. As I sat down at my altar this morning, lit another candle for the spell my coven weaved last night, a song started to play in my mind – Bring on the Wonder. The Dead are speaking and we need to listen. There are things that need to be said, and things that need to be felt. The Past Week This time... Read more

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2024-09-27T12:16:43-05:00

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Witches Unite: the Battle Against a Corrupt System

Last updated on: September 27, 2024 at 12:16 pm By Esa

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Ancestors have stepped forward in a big way. So this morning when I cozied down in front of my altar to listen, it was no surprise that it was Sarilda that showed up. Out of all my Blood Ancestors, Sarilda has always been the most involved, especially in magical and ritual work. She is also my wild card – fearless, strong willed, and very independent. As I have been working on some different ritual magic in Crane tradition I expected... Read more

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2024-09-26T15:20:58-05:00

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Ancestral Bonds: A Story & Tips to Get Started

Last updated on: September 26, 2024 at 3:20 pm By Esa

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Over the past week I have been cleaning and resetting my altar spaces. It started from a place of seasonal change in general, but the more I moved, the more I realized a problem. I had become so focused on the work with my Deities, that I hadn’t been talking as much with my ancestors. I have also been struggling with something in my life, something with which my Deities have been little help with. Not because They won’t, but... Read more

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2024-09-21T10:55:00-05:00

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The Witches Road: Unveiling Personal and Coven Power

Last updated on: September 21, 2024 at 10:55 am By Esa

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In the new show Agatha All Along a song is introduced, The Witches Road. It is a song that opens a doorway between this world and a hidden one. The road itself is said to be a perilous journey but the reward at the end is what they need the most – general seen as their powers restored or gained. I wanted to talk about my thoughts on the song itself and the parallels of the real Witches Road we all... Read more

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2024-09-18T10:45:10-05:00

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Working from Core Energy and What That Looks Like

Last updated on: September 18, 2024 at 10:45 am By Esa

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I was talking with a friend and fellow Crane Practitioner last night about the Soul Runes. Like all the tools of Crane Tradition they give us the core energy/ pattern of it, but the details of that, what it means to us – how it applies – what it looks like is personal to each practitioner. It is reversed from the way many other traditions are taught. In my experience they start from the surface and work inward to the... Read more

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2024-09-17T13:17:45-05:00

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Ancestral Magic: Unleashing the Power of Your Soul’s Legacy

Last updated on: September 17, 2024 at 1:17 pm By Esa

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I often wondered why some people shied away from ancestral connection and magic, until I realized much of it had to do with how they viewed ancestors. Many equating them to the family they have known in this life-time or to genetic markers on a test. Yet the world of ancestors is much larger, much deeper, and much more powerful than that. I feel it is a good time to bring this subject up again as we have entered the... Read more

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