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Christian Rätsch, Undying Contributions to the Poison Path

On the 17th of September, 2022 author, lecturer and ethnobotanist Christian Rätsch (Hamburg, Germany) died...

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The Satyr’s Kiss by Storm Faerywolf

The Satyr’s Kiss: Queer Men, Sex Magic & Modern Witchcraft By Storm Faerywolf July 2022...

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The Fairy Godmother of Occult Publishing

The world of occult publishing is a fascinating one, and one of my favorite publishers...

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Flower Essences from the Witch’s Garden

In Flower Essences from the Witches’ Garden, Nicholas focuses specifically on the use of flower...

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Blackthorn’s Protection Magic

When we seek to work with occult forces, we put a neon “open for business”...

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The Witches’ Sabbath by Kelden

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

December 2021

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The Big Book of Magical Incense

Amy Blackthorn, author of Blackthorne's Botanical Brews calls it "a master-work of botanical lore," and...

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Bryan Staniewski: In League wyth the Devyl

Featured practitioner articles are one of my favorite things to write about. I love getting...

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Practical Alchemy a Guide to the Great Work

Practical Alchemy There are many reasons for a magical practitioner to need to perform basic...

July 2021

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The Poison Path Herbal: Baneful herbs, medicinal nightshades and ritual entheogens

The Poison Path is not about poisoning people, or being spooky by working with dark...

May 2021

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The Four Elements of the Wise

Earth, Air, Water & Fire are the four fundamental forces of Nature, with Spirit or...

April 2021

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The Goddess Book: A Celebration of Witches, Queens, Healers and Crones

The Goddess can be seen and felt all around us. She is embodied in nature,...

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Conjure Cards & Doctoring the Devil

I was recently invited to write a review on two new publications from Weiser Books. ...

January 2021

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Exploring the Shadow

Exploring the shadow and coming to understand these aspects frees us and and gives us...

June 2019

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Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia

An inside look into the magical tradition of the people of Appalachia. Backwoods Witchcraft provides...

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Tarot Classic Re-Printed in New Edition

Marking its near fortieth anniversary, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey of Self-Awareness continues...

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Wortcunning: A Folk Medicine/Folk Magic Herbal

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

January 23, 2019

Saturnus: The Old One

Saturn and Ancient Agricultural Deity Excerpt from The Poisoner's Pocket Guide Series Volume One: Book...

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Robin Artisson: Writings on Old Style Witchcraft

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

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Acclaimed Herbalist and Indiana Native

Joseph Ernest Meyer botanicchoice.com Herbalist, Writer and Purveyor of Medicinal Herbs Indiana is a land...

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March 27, 2018

A Collection of Belladonna Lore

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

February 2018

February 26, 2018

Nicholas Kingsley, Professor at The Grey School of Wizardry

This article features Nicholas Kingsley who is an instructor of Performance Magic and Wizardry at...

February 25, 2018

Integrating Astrology into Classical Witchcraft

The myths of our ancestors are written in the sky, going beyond the archetypal association...

January 2018

January 30, 2018

Candlemas, Imbolc, and Serpent Fire

The Typical and Not-so Typical Imbolc Traditions Imbolc is one of those holidays that is...

November 2017

November 12, 2017

The Devil is in the Details: Lucifer, the Devil, and Satan

There are so many symbols, myths and folklore attached to our idea of the entity...

August 2017

August 30, 2017

Contemplating Consciousness

As spiritual seekers we usually begin our paths contemplating the nature of our existence and...

April 2017

April 02, 2017

The Talismanic Tome: Books of Hidden Power

There are many types and styles of book making; all of them an art form....

March 2017

March 10, 2017

Reading “The Luminous Stone” a Collection of Luciferian Essays

The image of a Witch Father and belief in a “witch mark” would remain part...

February 2017

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)

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