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October 2020

October 25, 2020

Boundaries Are Healthy: Saturn Matters In Magic

Boundaries are healthy and beneficial. More people need to be embracing the forces of Saturn...

July 2019

July 22, 2019

Who Really Gives A Crap About The LBRP, Anyway?

In all seriousness the LBRP (Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram) is the most foundational...

July 08, 2019

Tea, Witchcraft, And Paganism/Polytheism: The Craft Of The Brew

The Tea Addicted Witch has decided to talk to you all about...tea. Yes, tea. Tea...

July 04, 2019

Toxic Christianity, Patriarchy, White Supremacy, Toxic Masculinity And Its Impact On Pagans And Occultists

We need to have a talk about toxic Christianity and its relationship to the patriarchy,...

May 2019

May 16, 2019

Not All Spells Will Do: Why The History Of Magical Practices Matters

Understanding magical theory and practice is vitally important for spellcraft, and that includes why you...

May 15, 2019

Magical Activism: How To Lend Spellwork To Your Political Actions

Some practical tips on magical activism, and what you can do both in action and...

April 2019

April 25, 2019

When To Magic, And When Not To Magic: Timing Is Everything

When should you be performing magic? Are there times when you shouldn't? Are there timing...

January 2019

January 15, 2019

Cultural Appropriation Vs Appreciation: A Primer For Pagans, Polytheists, And Occultists

What are the differences between cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation, and appropriation of cultural appropriation? What...

August 2018

August 01, 2018

On Segregation In Pagan & Occult Circles: Why “Separate But Equal” Isn’t

The future is not just female, it is intersectional. And the answer to inequality is...

July 2018

July 31, 2018

Cis-centric Heteronormativity Must Die: The Craft, All Of Magic, And Paganism Is Marching Into the 21st Century Whether You Like It Or Not

For too long people have used religion, tradition, and philosophy as shields to hide behind...

July 25, 2018

Women’s Voices: Battling “Broccultism” In Magical Trads

Where can female voices be found within various magical traditions? And why is ceremonial magic...

July 03, 2018

Discernment, The Spirits, And You: How To Separate Invocation From Ego

Being able to discern talking to spirits or deities from your ego is important, but...

June 2018

June 27, 2018

Magic Smarter Not Harder: When Your Spiritual Practices Need A Tune-Up

Are you feeling too overwhelmed to get your spiritual and/or magical practices done, or having...

June 01, 2018

Advice For People New To Magic: Dos, Don’t, And Where To Start

How does one start to practice magic? What should people new to ANY magical tradition...

May 2018

May 09, 2018

Spiritual Purification And Miasma: What It Is And Isn’t

All about the concept of miasma in Greek polytheistic religion, and why "spiritual or ritual...

April 2018

April 23, 2018

I Cursed A Boy And I Liked It

Curses, hexes, and negative magic. Is there a time and a place? Sure, but with...

April 18, 2018

Book Review – A Star From Heaven: An Introduction To Angelic Magic

A Star From Heaven: An Introduction to Angelic Magic is an excellent, in depth look...

April 16, 2018

Phrasing Magical Requests: How To Get The Spell Results You Want

Getting magic done right is all about the phrasing. It's not enough to know what...

April 10, 2018

Why Self Care And Wellness In Intense Magical Practice Is Important

Extended or repeated magical rituals and more intensive ones require more self care than your...

April 06, 2018

How Do You Get Better At Magic? How To Practice The Right Way

People often say that practicing magic is how you can get better at it, but...

April 05, 2018

Features Vs Bugs: Why Magic Working Doesn’t Guarantee Success

Of course magic works all the time, but that doesn't mean it works successfully all...

March 2018

March 23, 2018

More Than Just Intention: What Makes Magic Work

Magic is more than just mere intent, or all of magic would work on the...

March 19, 2018

Magical Hierarchies Are Good: How To Work With “Blind Forces” And Spirits

How understanding the importance of magical hierarchies in doing spirit work can help you with...

March 08, 2018

The Importance of Spiritual and Magical Hygiene in Practice

How maintaining good spiritual, magical, and energetic hygiene is essential for occult practices, whether you...

March 06, 2018

Why Magic(k) Is Dead

Magic(k) is dead, and here's why.

February 2018

February 14, 2018

Magical Protection and Uncrossing Rituals: When You Need It, How To Do It

A short primer in protection and uncrossing rituals. If you've been dealing with negative forces...

February 12, 2018

Hexes, Curses, and Psychic Attacks: How to Diagnose

Hexes, curses, and psychic attacks, do they happen? Sure! But how do you know if...

February 05, 2018

How To Magic The Money: Tips And Tricks Learned The Hard Way

Tips and tricks on doing financial magic based on lessons learned the very hard way....

February 01, 2018

Magic For A Cause: When A Single vs An Ongoing Ritual Is Best

When should your rituals be ongoing versus a one time deal? Let's talk about what...

January 2018

January 29, 2018

Banishing With Laughter: Not Sweating the Small Stuff

Not taking yourself or your spiritual practice too seriously can help you in all areas...