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June 2018

June 10, 2018

How to Cleanse Magical Items

Whether they were used or new, it's necessary to cleanse objects before they're used for...

June 07, 2018

Don’t Spill The Magic! Use Caution When Sharing

Secrets are good sometimes. I've "spilled the magic" several times by sharing something too early. ...

May 2018

May 31, 2018

Harnessing The Power Of Symbolism In Pagan Worship

Symbolism is all around us. Some of it is personal, and some of it is...

May 25, 2018

The Search For A Moonblood / Menstruation Goddess

Since history has wiped out all but a trace of moonblood goddesses, it’s up to...

May 24, 2018

8 Reasons Why The Pagan TV Show Vikings Is So Popular

Because white people are becoming more aware of cultural appropriation, we're seeking wisdom from our...

May 21, 2018

6 Amazing Things About Owning Your Magic

When your magic is turned up to eleven, you see the magic in everyday things. ...

May 19, 2018

We Need More Realistic Pagans, Witches, and Wiccans in Movies and TV Shows

With the reboot of Charmed, I can't help but wonder. Why aren't there more Wiccan, Pagan,...

May 10, 2018

I Mourn The Thickening Of The Veil

Every Spring and Summer, I can’t help but mourn the ‘thickening of the veil.’ I...

May 09, 2018

The “Selfish Ritual” To Cut Off Energy Vampires

If you’re done with energy vampires and need a change, this is a great ritual...

May 03, 2018

Meeting Hel, Norse Goddess of the Underworld

In the pine circle, I sensed a presence -- a depth, a darkness beyond this...

April 2018

April 26, 2018

Sensual Healing Bath Ritual For Beltane

Celebrating Beltane doesn't have to be a wild, sexy romp in the woods. This solitary...

April 22, 2018

Gaia Doesn’t Want To Be Represented As A Skinny, Young Woman

Gaia rarely speaks, but the other night, she said something that shocked me. "That's not...

April 20, 2018

Personal Gnosis Is The New Black

Verified or not, personal gnosis is where it's at. I'm aware this might spark some dry...

April 19, 2018

Does Our DNA Remember Religious Persecution?

If the theory of epigenetic inheritance happens to humans over several generations, it means that...

April 16, 2018

Healing Fears The Jungian Way / My Encounter With The Bear

My fears took on the size and shape of a giant black bear, rummaging through...

April 14, 2018

My New Favorite Deck: ‘The Tarot of Vampyres’

The first time I used The Tarot of Vampyres deck, I fell in love with the gorgeous,...

April 13, 2018

When Your Own Magic Isn’t Enough: When to Seek Magical Assistance

If you've tried everything and are still feeling stuck, end your torment. Get outside help...

April 07, 2018

8 Commonly Mispronounced Names Of Gods and Goddesses

Isis, Dionysis, Hekate, Uranus, and more -- you're not alone if you've been mispronouncing these...

March 2018

March 05, 2018

Waking The Sleeping Maiden: Spring Equinox / Ostara

It's Ostara, time to welcome the maiden and her seeds of hope. In this Spring...

March 01, 2018

Wholly, A Devotional to Hela: Book Review

Hela is a dark goddess, but she's more than that -- she's the embodiment of...

February 2018

February 27, 2018

Were The Greek and Roman Pantheons Your First Gods?

The first time I felt the thrill of the Gods was when I picked up...

February 12, 2018

Energetic Cleansing After a Break Up

Sometimes, things don't work out in a relationship. Here's how you can cut energetic ties, move...

February 04, 2018

Oh Hel No. Thumbs Down for Thor: Ragnarok

As a devotee of Hel (or Hela), Norse Goddess of one of the Underworlds, I...

February 03, 2018

Book Review: Fortune Teller’s Handbook by Sasha Fenton

The Fortune Teller's Handbook contains a lot of good introductory information. It'd be a great book...

February 03, 2018

Enjoying Pagan Events as an Introvert

Even if you're an introvert, you can still enjoy pagan festivals. Here are my tips...

January 2018

January 26, 2018

9 Reasons Why You Should Go to a Pagan Festival, Even If You’re Solitary

Pagan festivals and gatherings are magical events! Here are my top nine reasons why you...

January 22, 2018

What Would a Pagan Hogwarts Look Like?

Hogwarts isn't Pagan, despite the loads of witch-chic imagery. Here's how I reimagined Hogwarts as...

January 12, 2018

You Should Read The Witch’s Heart by Christopher Penczak

If you're looking for love, or want to deepen the love you have, you should...

January 08, 2018

We Want a Pentacle Emoji

I want a pentacle emoji and I’m tired of waiting for the corporations to think of...

January 07, 2018

Open Letter to Non-Pagan Bookstores

It’s time to get more diverse, bookstores. By refusing to stock pagan, Wiccan, and witchcraft...