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April 2021

April 20, 2021

Discussing Animism with Mistery’s Mystical Cupboard

I was recently a guest on Mistery's Mystical Cupboard discussing animism, what it is, reincarnation,...

March 2021

March 25, 2021

Exploring Animism as a Natural Human Impulse

Animism places us within a massive, interconnected world that is brimming with independent entities who...

March 08, 2021

Dice Magic: Using Dice for Spellcraft and Divination (Astragalomancy)

Dice magic can add power to your craft. From spellcrafting to divination (astragalomancy), dice are...

February 2021

February 03, 2021

What Exactly Is the Point of Divination Anyway?

Divination is one of the few fundamentally human activities found anywhere and anywhen. Buy why do...

January 2021

January 29, 2021

The Trap of Waiting for Perfection Before Acting

You can never be certain that everything will go perfectly, so if you wait until...

December 2020

December 01, 2020

Tarot Spread for Problem Solving and Shadow Work

This tarot spread was created for when anxiety, lack of confidence, or misperception creates an...

November 2020

November 09, 2020

A Collection of Minor Hexes and Blessings

It seems like the whole world has been particularly heavy and serious of late, so...

November 02, 2020

The Interplay of Baneful and Blessing Magic

Harm and benefit are not absolute universal values, and the magics we weave can and...

October 2020

October 15, 2020

Sigil for Migraine Management

This sigil is designed to help manage migraines by supporting care efforts, providing relief from...

September 2020

September 29, 2020

25 Forms of Banishing – A Versatile Tool in Witchcraft

Banishing is used across all forms of magic. It is a loss that is welcome...

September 15, 2020

Transient Balance and Duality of the Equinoxes – Mabon and Ostara

The equinoxes are a balance of day and night and a duality of spring and...

September 08, 2020

An Introduction to the Craft of Blessing Magic

Understanding and learning how to effectively use the versatility of blessing magic is worthwhile, especially...

September 01, 2020

Ethical Baneful Magic for all Skill and Experience Levels

In order to ethically engage in baneful magic, you need to have a clear understanding...

August 2020

August 25, 2020

Menstrual Magic for Uterus-Owners of All Genders

If your body includes a uterus that produces a period, you can perform menstrual magic. ...

August 12, 2020

The Magic of Unfriending, Blocking, and Banning on Social Media

Curating, unfriending, blocking, and banning in online spaces creates peace and has magical application for...

July 2020

July 10, 2020

Easy Alternatives to White Sage for Smoke Cleansing

There are innumerable easy alternatives to white sage and palo santo. It is not fair...