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October 2020

October 23, 2020

COVID, Samhain, And You: Why This Year Is Different

Samhain will be a LOT different this year, and this will both be profound and...

September 2020

September 25, 2020

Pumpkin Spice Latte Spellwork For Caffeinated Witchcraft

It's the little things like having a pumpkin spice latte that are holding us together...

April 2020

April 01, 2020

Personal Pagan Practice In The Age Of Coronavirus: Making Self Isolation Work For You

Having a routine is super helpful to your overall mental health and well being, so...

November 2019

November 27, 2019

Polytheism In Action: How Does One Listen To The Gods?

In polytheism and paganism, once beginners start worshipping and engaging in their practice they often...

October 2019

October 31, 2019

When Is Samhain? What Is Astrological Versus Astronomical Samhain?

Samhain is always on October 31st, right? Actually there are a few dates to choose...

October 30, 2019

On Samhain, For Whom Does The Veil Thin? For All Or Just Some?

Are thinning veils or veils at all actually a real thing during Samhain? And is...

September 2019

September 02, 2019

Book Review: Paganism In Depth – A Polytheistic Approach

My review for Paganism In Depth: A Polytheist Approach. A book for all pagan/polytheistic paths...

May 2019

May 09, 2019

Wild Wild West Of Witchcraft: Responsibility In A Seemingly Lawless World

There are some who believe in the Threefold Law, the Rede, or that "there is...

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...

October 2018

October 24, 2018

Relationships With Spirits And Deities Is Part of Success In Magic

All relationships thrive and rely upon communication, and spirit and deity relationships are no different....

October 22, 2018

Celebrating Hermes, Messenger God & Guide Of Souls, On Samhain

Hermes is known for not just being a god of travelers and for communication, but...

October 17, 2018

On Samhain For Some, The Dead Are Not Silent–They Speak And They Are Loud

Samhain is traditionally when we honor the dead, but some of us naturally have a...

October 15, 2018

Life After Life: Honoring The Ancestors And Our Dead At Samhain

Honoring the dead and our ancestors on Samhain can be as simple or as elaborate...

July 2018

July 18, 2018

Divination 101: Why It Is Important In Mystical And Occult Traditions

What is divination, and why is it important? Most pagans and polytheists have heard of...

July 16, 2018

The Gods Are Not Personal Vending Machines, Doing The Work Is Crucial

How to avoid unrealistic expectations from the gods and to have more realistic expectations for...

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 04, 2018

Hekate As A Tutelary Deity: Magic And Spirit Work In Hellenism

Hekate is an extremely popular goddess with many aspects and attributes, including her role in...

May 2018

May 10, 2018

How Do I Get In Touch Or Communicate With A God Or Daimon?

A question I get ask often is, "How can I get in touch with a...

April 2018

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...

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...

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 07, 2018

When a “Psychic Attack” Isn’t: Battling New Levels of Awareness as a Witch or Magician

Why do so many people new to magic find themselves concerned with psychic attacks? Here...

January 2018

January 21, 2018

So How DO You Do Magic, Anyway? AKA “How Magic Works”

How does one actually do magic? Better yet, how do you learn how to gain...

January 21, 2018

How To Magic: The Programmer And Linguist Edition

Magic is more than just intent and will, it's about effectively communicating with the world...

January 20, 2018

Respecting Your Magickal Neighbors Versus Banishing

Banishings aren't always necessary. Sometimes it's best to learn to live in harmony with your...