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2020-04-19T21:27:42+00:00

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Review: Solitary Witch

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 9:27 pm By Mat Auryn

Silver Ravenwolf was the very first author on the subject of witchcraft that I ever read as a child. In fact, almost every witch writer of my generation that I know has had the same experience with her work and holds her in a special place within their hearts. Her writing style is entertaining, witty and quirky. A good occult teacher to me is not someone who can string along a bunch of unnecessarily complex words (often misusing them) which... Read more

2020-04-19T21:24:51+00:00

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Devin Hunter’s Power, Spirits, Sacred Fires, and Secrets

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 9:24 pm By Mat Auryn

Devin Hunter is the rising leading voice of a new generation of witches. I decided to ask Devin a few questions about his practice, projects and books. Read more

2020-04-19T21:18:55+00:00

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Review: The Inner Temple of Witchcraft

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 9:18 pm By Mat Auryn

This book changed my life. I know that’s an extraordinary claim, but it’s completely true. Read more

2020-04-19T21:16:47+00:00

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Why Witches Use Candles

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 9:16 pm By Mat Auryn

So why exactly do witches use candles in magick? Here's my understanding. Read more

2020-04-19T21:06:16+00:00

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Review: The Witch’s Eight Paths Of Power

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 9:06 pm By Mat Auryn

In his Book of Shadows Gerald Gardner wrote of the Eightfold Way – eight pathways to altered states of perception that allow one to channel energy into their magick. These eight paths are (1) Meditation or Concentration (2) Trance, projection of the Astral (3) Rites, Chants, Spells, Runes, Charms, etc.(4) Incense, Drugs, Wine, etc. (5) The Dance, and kindred practices. (6) Blood control, Breath Control, and kindred practices. (7) The Scourge. (8) The Great Rite. High Priestess Sable Aradia brings... Read more

2020-04-19T21:03:34+00:00

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Artificial Ingredients In Magick

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 9:03 pm By Mat Auryn

A few years back at Templefest I was taking a workshop on folk magick by Matthew Venus, and he made a comment that stuck with me. Someone asked his opinion regarding artificial incense and fragrance oil as a substitute and he said that you might as well be using sacred Febreze air freshener in your magick. While I thought that was really funny, I wondered whether or not artificial ingredients can work in magick successfully. My own personal results have shown me both yes... Read more

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2020-04-19T20:55:23+00:00

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Review: Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 8:55 pm By Mat Auryn

I found this to be a crucial “missing link” in a lot of occult literature out there. Read more

2020-04-19T20:52:06+00:00

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Are Your Healing Vibes Consensual?

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 8:52 pm By Mat Auryn

Someone posts that they're sick and suddenly a landslide of people start commenting stating that they're sending healing or reiki or prayers. Read more

2020-04-19T20:48:49+00:00

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Review: Hekate Liminal Rites

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 8:48 pm By Mat Auryn

The power of this book is it’s broad scope and the authors' ability to easily convey areas of research in an extremely understandable manner with a clear writing style. Read more

2020-04-19T20:40:11+00:00

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Ethics of The Psychic Witch

Last updated on: April 19, 2020 at 8:40 pm By Mat Auryn

Psychic ability comes with great responsibility, as does magick. As such, it is important to meditate on what your ethical guidelines are. Read more

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