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January 2022

January 14, 2022

The Witches’ Sabbath by Kelden

I really love this book, and believe that it is one of the most comprehensive...

January 29, 2019

Wortcunning: A Folk Medicine/Folk Magic Herbal

Wortcunning: A Folk Medicine/Folk Magic Herbal by Nigel G. Pearson, a recently released title published...

January 03, 2019

The Mysterious Orkney Islands

Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands. Pixabay. The Orkney Islands lie off the coast of northern...

December 2018

December 28, 2018

The Spiritual Aspects of Ancestry

Paganism and folk magic are intimately tied to history, heritage and tradition. There are many...

December 05, 2018

Robin Artisson: Writings on Old Style Witchcraft

The Witching Way of Hollow Hill is a tome of knowledge on the topic of...

September 2018

September 17, 2018

Halegmonath: the “Holy Month” of Mabon

By linking together the astrological significance, mythology, and historical observances surrounding the festivals of Modern...

August 2018

August 30, 2018

Connecting with the Familiar Spirit

Tutelary or guardian spirits are found in cultures all over the world, with different interpretations...

July 2018

July 23, 2018

This Is Witchcraft: That Which Cannot Be Named

Witchcraft is the innate ability to work with these tools and discover new ways of...

June 2018

June 04, 2018

Devil’s Apple: A Collection of Datura Folklore

Dark Fairy Herb of the Nocturnal Witch's Garden Datura, known by many names by many...

April 2018

April 09, 2018

A Collection of Wolfsbane Lore

"The most prompt of all poisons." -Pliny the Elder, in Natural History. Wolfsbane, Monkshood, Aconite Wolfsbane. Courtesy...

March 2018

March 27, 2018

A Collection of Belladonna Lore

This plant has always had a seductive and magical quality to me, and many others...

March 02, 2018

Following the Hoof Prints of the Old One

Among the many forms taken by the great Horned God of Old, this article explores...

December 2017

December 11, 2017

The Final Rite of Witching

If there was a universal rite of witch-making, what do you think it would look...

July 2017

July 06, 2017

Children of Earth and Moon

The image of the classical witch has been shaped over the centuries to become an...

June 2017

June 29, 2017

Individual Components of a Witch’s Practice

Understanding the underlying currents that feed our magical practice give us new insight to the...

June 20, 2017

Changing Perceptions of Spirit Boards

Spirit communication has been a central pillar of magical practice since the begininng of human...

May 2017

May 29, 2017

Altar Bones: More Than Decoration

Bones of all shapes and sizes have been used by numerous cultures in ceremonies and...

March 2017

March 27, 2017

Herodias and the Queen of Witches

The figure of the Witch Queen is an integral part to classical witchcraft. A counterpart...

March 22, 2017

A Traditional Witch’s Love Affair With History

"The gods of the old religion become the demons of the new;" is a common...

February 2017

February 20, 2017

The Hidden Light of the Dark Ages

The Magic of the Middle Ages The middle ages are often referred to as the...

February 10, 2017

Nigel Pennick, Recognizing His Contribution to Traditional Witchcraft Studies

A Typical Academic Occultist, Pennick has varying areas of expertise British writer Nigel Campbell Pennick...

February 06, 2017

Mastering Herbalism: A Practical Guide (to Traditional Herbal Practice)

A Complete Guide of Historical Plant-Based Practices-Science, Medicine and the Occult Paul Huson, British-born...

February 03, 2017

Popular Magic vs Learned Magic The 15th and 16th centuries were full of people both commoners...

January 2017

January 29, 2017

Persecution in Pursuit of Knowledge

Science, Occultism, and Heresy During the time of the Inquisition, free thinkers of all kinds...

January 23, 2017

“A Deed Without A Name: Unearthing the Legacy of Traditional Witchcraft”

A Deed Without a Name: Unearthing the Legacy of Traditional Witchcraft Written By Lee Morgan,...

December 2016

December 31, 2016

Poison Path Resource Guide: “The Witches’ Ointment”

The Witches' Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic, by Thomas Hatsis A well-researched...

December 05, 2016

On Women in the Church of Satan

This article is an essay from my final project for my Women in Religion class. ...

October 2016

October 25, 2016

Many Are the Roots of the Halloween Tree

Halloween has always had a special place in my heart. Some of my best childhood...

October 14, 2016

The Birth of the Magus

The Magician or Magus has always been my favorite tarot card. Naturally, as a...

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