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December 2021

December 13, 2021

Leading With Empowerment, Not Shame

Our community is not immune from the "gotcha" mentality, but blame and shame rarely encourage...

December 27, 2020

Young Diana: The Unbroken Spirit Of Girls & Wild Goddesses

In WW1984, young Diana Prince is a fierce, powerful girl untamed by society's expectations. My...

December 16, 2020

All I Want For Christmas, Solstice, & Yule Is Peace: The Magic Of Holiday Song

Whatever happened to "Peace On Earth" and "Goodwill Toward Humankind?" The only present I want...

June 2020

June 24, 2020

Pagan Peak: Poor Choice Of Title, Poor Research On Paganism

I can't bring myself to call this show Pagan Peak. At a time when more...

June 12, 2020

Lady Liberty League Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Pagan Advocacy

The Lady Liberty League is a non-profit organization that promotes religious freedom, spreads awareness of...

June 07, 2020

The Wizarding World Wept: Why I Stand Against JK Rowling’s Tweets

I am ashamed that JK Rowling is associated with the witchcraft world. Her hurtful tweets...

April 2020

April 12, 2020

The Undeniable Witchiness of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman did not identify as a witch, but there are several undeniably witchy aspects...

April 09, 2020

New Gods: The Future Of Paganism And Witchcraft?

New gods are a controversial topic in some circles, but they shouldn't be. We need...

October 2019

October 29, 2019

Samhain in Salem: Remembrance Is Not Enough

Witches visit the memorial at Salem because we never want this kind of tragedy to...

August 2019

August 17, 2019

Librarian Says Witchy, Occult Books Are Stolen Most

Many librarians have told me that witchy and occult books get stolen the most at...

August 12, 2019

The Big Pagan Umbrella Covers Witchcraft Too, Whether You Like It Or Not

I see a lot of comments on the facebook page that ask, "what does this...

May 2019

May 03, 2019

Witches Versus The Patriarchy: Our Political Movement Has Arrived

For a long time, the patriarchy has held sway over much of our political and...

May 02, 2019

Witches And Pagans Are Everywhere

Witches and pagans are everywhere, and we're not going away. With every year that passes,...

April 2019

April 04, 2019

Self-Initiated People Should Be Honest And Up-Front About It

There's no shame in self-initiating, as long as you don't put on airs and pretend...

March 2019

March 22, 2019

How To Cast Emoji Spells: Innovative Magic For The Masses

There’s a debate on witchblr about emoji spells. Are they fluffy nonsense or effective tools...

January 2019

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,...

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...

August 2018

August 23, 2018

The Majesty of Pagan Viking Music

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

July 2018

July 03, 2018

Bad Times Make Stronger Witches

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

May 2018

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 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,...

February 2018

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...

January 2018

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 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...