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2020-04-09T17:04:49-04:00

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New Gods: The Future Of Paganism And Witchcraft?

Last updated on: April 9, 2020 at 5:04 pm   By Astrea Taylor

New gods are a controversial topic in some circles, but they shouldn't be. We need to listen to those who practice outside the box.  We don't have to agree with them, but we don't have to argue with them either. It may be that new gods are the future of paganism. Read more

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2020-03-29T16:38:26-04:00

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Hardwired For Tradition: Some People Are Better At Traditions Than Others

Last updated on: March 29, 2020 at 4:38 pm   By Astrea Taylor

Just as some people have a greater affinity toward intuitive witchcraft practices, there are also people in the pagan and witching communities that are more hard-wired for traditions. Read more

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2020-03-28T09:06:17-04:00

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Born This Way: Witchcraft Comes Naturally For Some

Last updated on: March 28, 2020 at 9:06 am   By Astrea Taylor

As a child, I felt energy, I had witchy experiences, and I knew things.  However, I didn't know a thing about Wicca, Druids, or the gods for a long time.  How could I owe a debt to those traditions I didn't even know existed? Read more

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2020-03-18T10:52:12-04:00

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Intuitive Witchcraft: Book Introduction And Early Reviews

Last updated on: March 18, 2020 at 10:52 am   By Astrea Taylor

No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you might find something to love in Intuitive Witchcraft: How To Use Intuition To Elevate Your Craft, a forthcoming book through Llewellyn Worldwide. Read more

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2020-03-11T20:52:05-04:00

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Use Your Magic: Go Beyond What You Thought Were Your Limits

Last updated on: March 11, 2020 at 8:52 pm   By Astrea Taylor

It's generally good advice for a new witch to keep their magic personal, but if you're not a new witch anymore, you could be severely holding yourself back. You might be surprised to find how powerful you actually are. Read more

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2020-03-11T20:29:37-04:00

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Springtime Can Wait: A Love Story With Persephone And Hades

Last updated on: March 11, 2020 at 8:29 pm   By Astrea Taylor

To make myself feel better about how long springtime takes to truly arrive, I imagine a love story between Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, and her husband Hades, God of the Underworld. Read more

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2020-03-04T17:35:24-04:00

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Your Witchcraft Practice Is Valid

Last updated on: March 4, 2020 at 5:35 pm   By Astrea Taylor

When it comes to "valid witchcraft," there's an ugly undercurrent in today's pagan and witchcraft communities. I've spoken with a lot of people about experiences of witchcraft invalidation. I'm here to call BS on this issue. Read more

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2020-02-05T14:47:26-04:00

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The Spiritual Benefits Of Being A Hermit

Last updated on: February 5, 2020 at 2:47 pm   By Astrea Taylor

Every winter, I turn into a modern-day hermit.  It's a practice I've come to accept about myself, even though it goes against the social norms and peer pressure to always be doing something.  I've learned to make the most of these times, and I feel there are so many spiritual benefits to being a hermit. Read more

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2020-02-05T18:51:53-04:00

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Kiddie Witchcraft: Witchy Things We Did As Kids

Last updated on: February 5, 2020 at 6:51 pm   By Astrea Taylor

Have you ever played Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board? Have you ever made a wish and blown out birthday candles? Have you ever guessed the suit and number of playing cards? If so, you've practiced kiddie witchcraft--some of the most magical acts there are. Read more

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2020-01-21T10:37:38-04:00

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Chalice Meditation: Finding Emotional Stability In Aquarius Season 2020

Last updated on: January 21, 2020 at 10:37 am   By Astrea Taylor

This chalice meditation uses the imagery of water in a chalice to represent emotions and the container we use to hold those emotions. Considering the astrology of the Aquarius moon cycle, we could all use a little stabilization and clarity right now. Read more

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