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2023-12-20T09:02:45-06:00

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Seasons of the Human Experience

Last updated on: December 20, 2023 at 9:02 am By Charlotte Wilde

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If you follow my column, you may have noticed the distinct sound of crickets as I churned out zero new articles, week after week. Rest assured, I had been staring at blank pages for the better part of the year, willing the words to simply materialize—but they never came. So, I took a step back from my space on the internet. In all honesty, a step back makes it sound more well-thought-out than it was. It was more akin to... Read more

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2023-04-18T15:32:40-05:00

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Taurus Season: A Modern Witch’s Guide to the Stars

Last updated on: April 18, 2023 at 3:32 pm By Charlotte Wilde

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Are you ready to solidify your path? The sun transitioning to the sign of Taurus on April 20th might begin to ground you and provide you with some additional stability in the upcoming weeks. After the first 2023 eclipse season, that is. This season, as the sun shifts from the impulsive, driven sign of Aries to the grounded, sensual sign of Taurus, the seeds of new beginnings that were planted in the prior season can begin to take root. Taurus... Read more

2023-12-19T13:41:55-06:00

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Eclipse Season: To Cast or Not to Cast

Last updated on: December 19, 2023 at 1:41 pm By Charlotte Wilde

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Performing magic during an eclipse is one of my favorite hot topics. Let me preface this with the fact that I have “to each their own” approach to life in general—and eclipses are no exception. In this article, I will be going over this eclipse season. I’ll cover what it is, the upcoming solar eclipse in Aries, as well as provide perspective on whether or not magic can be performed during an eclipse. As always, there is room for varying... Read more

2023-04-02T16:53:24-05:00

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Aries Season: A Modern Witch’s Guide to the Stars

Last updated on: April 2, 2023 at 4:53 pm By Charlotte Wilde

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Are you ready to start fresh? The sun transitioning to the sign of Aries on March 20th might reinvigorate you and provide you with some additional initiative and drive in the upcoming weeks. As the sun shifts from the dreamy, intuitive sign of Pisces to the dynamic, driven sign of Aries, the dreams we dreamt in the previous season may start to take on a whole new life. Aries is a fiery energy that has no issue with taking the... Read more

2023-03-16T08:27:46-05:00

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St. Patricks Day: Saints, Snakes and Pagans

Last updated on: March 16, 2023 at 8:27 am By Charlotte Wilde

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I am here to tackle another divisive topic on my perpetual quest to get canceled. If my sarcasm wasn’t detectable, please make a note that it is, indeed, present. Historically, St. Patrick’s Day has meant little more to me than a reason to wear my favorite color and down beverages resembling kryptonite. However, when the topic of St. Patrick’s Day comes up in pagan spheres, it’s always an interesting discussion. I will get to the reasons for this shortly, but... Read more

History and Religion

2023-03-07T12:50:05-06:00

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The Spring Equinox: Celebrating the Themes of Ostara

Last updated on: March 7, 2023 at 12:50 pm By Charlotte Wilde

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The Spring Equinox arrives on March 20th this year. This event has been celebrated throughout time by many cultures. Often in Pagan circles, you will hear this time referred to as Ostara. This celebration is one of the eight sabbats on the Wheel of the Year. Ostara, named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility, Eostre, celebrates spring’s return. At this equinox, we’re on the threshold of spring, which is considered a renewal period. Several themes are associated with... Read more

2023-03-02T07:48:43-06:00

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Women’s History: Historic Women of the Occult

Last updated on: March 2, 2023 at 7:48 am By Charlotte Wilde

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One of my frequent scrolls along the witchy crevices of the interwebs led me to the question: “What women do you look up to?” posted to a witch group. I appreciated the question as it specified those who identify as women. This is for several reasons. Notably, sexism is present in many spheres, and the witchcraft arena isn’t an exception. The most popular voices are most often those of men, and while they are quite talented, many women practitioners are... Read more

2023-02-23T15:02:24-06:00

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The Low-Key Witch’s Guide to Glamour Magic

Last updated on: February 23, 2023 at 3:02 pm By Charlotte Wilde

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I am back today with another low-maintenance approach to witchcraft. Am I lazy? It’s in the realm of possibilities, but I prefer to think of it as having finite energy. My energy is cyclical. Consequently, learning to align myself with my energy levels has become integral to my practice. Rather than being careless, I am intentional with my energy and actively choosing when and where to direct it. Further, I am not a glamorous person. I am painstakingly low-maintenance. If... Read more

2023-02-21T13:32:08-06:00

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Let the Good Times Roll: Mardi Gras, Ashes, and the Occult

Last updated on: February 21, 2023 at 1:32 pm By Charlotte Wilde

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For as long as I can remember, I have been deeply fascinated with the celebration of Mardi Gras. So much so that I’ve even covered the topic in college presentations equipped with a homemade King Cake featuring a signature plastic baby inside, colored beads for each classmate, and a corresponding slide show presented by yours truly. Granted, this was moons ago, but to appease curiosities, I aced my assignment. In any case, my baking skills weren’t graded—and for that, I... Read more

2023-02-18T09:02:01-06:00

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Spiritual Ruts: From Burnout to Awakening

Last updated on: February 18, 2023 at 9:02 am By Charlotte Wilde

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If you key in “What is spirituality?” into your favorite search engine, you’re likely to come up with a few various explanations. Likewise, you’ll get a few different descriptions of what constitutes a spiritual rut. Image via Adobe Stock What is Spirituality? Per Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., at Very Well Mind. “Spirituality is the broad concept of a belief in something beyond the self. It strives to answer questions about the meaning of life, how people are connected to each other, truths... Read more

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