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2018-05-07T17:17:10-08:00

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A New Witch – Again. Starting Over From Square One.

Last updated on: May 7, 2018 at 5:17 pm   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

I felt like I had stumbled backwards through a door I didn't even know was there. A seed was planted and the signs started to poke through my consciousness like determined leaves.  Read more

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2018-05-04T10:25:07-08:00

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Be the Witch (I Know You Are)

Last updated on: May 4, 2018 at 10:25 am   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

Be the Witch (I know you are) Treading upon the earth Each step a testament to grace Resounding with reverence Fortified by presence of mind. Read more

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2020-04-29T11:11:50-08:00

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A Beltane Ritual For One

Last updated on: April 29, 2020 at 11:11 am   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

While there are clearly signs of procreation and fertility in the air (the trees keep trying to have sex with my car), I'm focusing on what I need to do to spark creative energy in all aspects of my life that need it.  Read more

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2018-04-21T13:27:33-08:00

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Recommended Reading for New Witches

Last updated on: April 21, 2018 at 1:27 pm   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

I’m often asked what books would I recommend for someone who is new to Witchcraft.  Sometimes I feel like they would get just as good an answer asking a moss-covered rock, because that’s often exactly what I feel like.  My recommendations haven’t changed much over the years, despite my library steadily growing.  That’s not to say that I haven’t read some awesome books, but I tend to focus my attention (and available reading time) on specialties versus generic or basic... Read more

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2018-04-13T11:06:43-08:00

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The Witch Who Hated Spells

Last updated on: April 13, 2018 at 11:06 am   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

The Witch who hated spells didn't hate them for the reason you might think.  Read more

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2018-04-10T10:30:50-08:00

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How to Properly Activate a Sigil*

Last updated on: April 10, 2018 at 10:30 am   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

"Thank you for calling the Association of Sigil Scribes Society. Your belief in our validation of your work is important to us." Read more

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2018-04-05T21:27:35-08:00

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Pay No Attention To the Witch Behind the Curtain

Last updated on: April 5, 2018 at 9:27 pm   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

Everywhere I went, I heard the same thing over and over again from folks: "I don't know how you do it!" - referring to my busy schedule, while still managing to produce art, books, blogs, etc. My typical response is, "I try not to think about it." (Don't look behind the curtain...) Read more

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2018-03-12T15:39:00-08:00

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Minnesota Bound!

Last updated on: March 12, 2018 at 3:39 pm   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

I'm heading to Minnesota this week - here's what I'll be up to! Read more

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2018-03-11T22:13:40-08:00

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One Order of Witchcraft Medium-Rare, Hold the Gods please

Last updated on: March 11, 2018 at 10:13 pm   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

I recently polled young and/or beginning practitioners about their most pressing questions about Witchcraft. The top area of concern was a bit surprising at first - at least to me. Read more

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2018-03-08T20:35:26-08:00

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In The Witch’s House, Weird is Normal and Normal is Weird.

Last updated on: March 8, 2018 at 8:35 pm   By Laura Tempest Zakroff

Sometimes you really don't know how weird you are, until the outside world stops by. Read more

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