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January 2019

January 30, 2019

Initiated by the Otherworld: Spooky Experiences Create Witches

The otherworld chose us. It reached out and revealed itself to us. It wanted us...

January 23, 2019

The ‘Flexible Coven’ Concept for Solitary Witches and Pagans

A flexible coven is a group of two or more friends who practice magic or...

January 20, 2019

Imbolc Ritual: Honoring the Sacred Fire with Brigid

What thoughts or feelings keep you warm? What lights your inner fire when the world seems...

January 06, 2019

Snowflake Sigils: The Hidden Meanings in Snowflake Art

Take a closer look at the snowflakes popping up this winter. They could be 'snowflake sigils,'...

January 04, 2019

Witch House Music: Soundtrack For The Modern Witch Aesthetic

Minor chords. Spooky sounds. A driving but mellow beat. If the modern witch aesthetic had a soundtrack,...

December 2018

December 13, 2018

Yule Ritual: Rebirth of the Soul

If you're anything like me and my friends, you need a bit of a rebirth,...

December 12, 2018

Bay Leaf Magic: Burn and Banish

Burning a bay leaf can cleanse the energy of a space, banish negativity, communicate your...

November 2018

November 30, 2018

Dead Can Dance is Alive with New Album, Dionysus

Dionysus is Dead Can Dance's most recent album, and it's spectacular. Fans will appreciate familiar...

November 25, 2018

Mirror Magic

Mirror magic is a great way to see yourself better, to give yourself healing energy...

November 05, 2018

How The Gods and Spirits Speak To Us

I had no idea what people meant when they said the gods spoke to them...

October 2018

October 23, 2018

Why Is Samhain Considered The New Year?

Why is Samhain considered the "Pagan New Year?" Turns out, it's a poignant way of...

October 17, 2018

Samhain Season and Crazy Dreams

If you’ve woken up tired lately, or have been having crazy dreams, it could be...

October 13, 2018

How Often Should We Practice And Have Ritual?

My need to practice is reflexive upon my spiritual growth. When I practice, my soul...

October 01, 2018

Energetic Cloaks For Protection, Glamor, and Power

If you've ever wished to be invisible in a public place or wanted to stand...

September 2018

September 25, 2018

The Truth About Hereditary Witches

When it comes to 'hereditary witches,' it’s all about how you define who/what a witch...

September 13, 2018

1990’s Paganism Was A Long Time Ago

We've come a looooong way since the 1990's, when I started getting into paganism and...

September 03, 2018

Witchcraft and Magic are Ancient

It's true that 'modern witchcraft' originated in the past century, but witchcraft and magic have...

August 2018

August 30, 2018

My Favorite Elevating Crystals and Stones

Here are my favorite stones for healing, elevating, and trance work.

August 23, 2018

The Majesty of Pagan Viking Music

The old Norse gods are alive and well in modern Pagan Viking music.

August 11, 2018

We Have Different Definitions of Magic and Witchcraft, And That’s Okay

Some people think there's only one right way to be a witch or work magic....

August 02, 2018

Beyond The Wheel of The Year: Honoring My Own Cycles

Lately, my practice feels less like it's tied to the wheel of the year, and...

August 01, 2018

My 8 Favorite Grounding Stones

There's nothing like the dense energy of a stone to re-activate and heal your lower...

July 2018

July 26, 2018

Circles Around The World: Full Moon Celebrations

One by one, we cast our circles and enter the space between the worlds. We feel...

July 25, 2018

Book Review: Hedge Witch: Spells, Crafts, & Rituals for Natural Magick by Silver Ravenwolf

HedgeWitchery is about working with nature to bring ourselves into peace, harmony, and success. It's...

July 25, 2018

Energy Flips: How Haters Make You Stronger

A lot of people wouldn't hesitate to fire back at trolls with curses and hexes...

July 15, 2018

Non-Traditional Witchcraft Is Not A Crime

I recently attended a pagan workshop where the presenter said that non-traditional path witches are...

July 03, 2018

Bad Times Make Stronger Witches

There's something about resisting the current state of affairs that brings out the witch in...

June 2018

June 29, 2018

The 7 Best Stones to Keep In Your Bra

Wearing a semi-precious rock in your bra can be helpful whether you’re at work, relaxing,...

June 16, 2018

The Ecstasy of Pan’s Pipes

There are countless instances in history, art, and literature that connect Pan's pipes with temptation...

June 12, 2018

Class Review: Hekatean Devotion and Magic in the Hellenic Age at the Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary

This class was like a workshop at a pagan festival, only it was way more...