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2022-02-25T13:14:26-05:00

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Books of Shadow Work

Last updated on: February 25, 2022 at 1:14 pm By Ash

This post is dedicated to Seamus from West Hollywood. You’re welcome, WeHo. Shadow Work. Big. Bold. Beautiful. Until it’s not. But it’s a shiny phrase in today’s magical community. Why are so many of us obsessed with “Shadow Work”? What is it? What does it look like in practice? That answer varies from practitioner to practitioner. My own simple definition is that Shadow Work entails intentional, mindful attention and commitment to working through some serious shit. What kind of serious shit,... Read more

2022-01-30T20:31:08-05:00

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Organizing the Magical Library

Last updated on: January 30, 2022 at 8:31 pm By Ash

One thing is for certain about the occult community: we love books. I think it’s pretty safe to say that most of us own at least a couple dozen books on paganism and occult. But what about those who own upwards of a hundred or more magical volumes? You know, those folks whose bookshelves stand as testament to their insatiable appetite for knowledge? How the hell do we keep it all organized?! Read on for a few librarian pro-tips for... Read more

2022-01-22T10:48:11-05:00

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The Burn Book…of Shadows?

Last updated on: January 22, 2022 at 10:48 am By Ash

I was asked to give my thoughts on a current Witchtok trend concerning witch and pagan accounts being divided into “safelists” and “blacklists.” My understanding is that a Tiktok creator created a Discord server whereby people could submit accounts they feel should be added to either the “safelist” or “blacklist” with an accompanying reason. This whole thing screams Burn Book from “Mean Girls”. I’ll tell you something real: I finally had to download Tiktok just to see what the hell... Read more

2021-12-19T16:56:35-05:00

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When Peace Works Backward

Last updated on: December 19, 2021 at 4:56 pm By Ash

Recently, I was led through a meditation to find a word that would define my spiritual work in the coming months. The word that I was eventually led to was “Peace.” I usually “see” words in my mind rather than hear them, so when “Peace” appeared I initially couldn’t read it because it was written backwards. The word appeared as a jumble of letters to be unscrambled, or so I thought. However, after sitting with the image for a few... Read more

2021-12-16T10:34:02-05:00

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Yule Never Guess What’s On My Mind

Last updated on: December 16, 2021 at 10:34 am By Ash

I used to really dislike Yule and anything else associated with the season. This wasn’t always the case, though. When I was a little girl, my grandmother would require me and my siblings to attend the 11pm service on Christmas Eve. The service would end at midnight and all parishioners would sing in the midnight hour with “Silent Night” while holding lit candles. It was a beautiful service. Many years later, I attended an Episcopal mass on Christmas Eve. Entranced... Read more

2021-11-30T17:18:28-05:00

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The Horned One About My Heart

Last updated on: November 30, 2021 at 5:18 pm By Ash

The Horned One About My Heart Where do I feel you, Horned One? In the sting of my sunburned flesh, In the adrenaline rushing through my limbs, In the missed step up my staircase. Where do I see you, Horned One? As the sleek black cat crossing my path, As the crack in the sidewalk I must avoid, As the ladder I must not walk under, Where do I hear you, Horned One? In the ringing of a... Read more

2021-11-10T10:46:23-05:00

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Book Review: So Potent Art by Emily Carding

Last updated on: November 10, 2021 at 10:46 am By Ash

In this post, I’ll be reviewing So Potent Art: the Magic of Shakespeare by Emily Carding, published in 2021 by Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. TLDR; Lovers of Shakespeare will revel in this work. So Potent Art is a thoughtfully written expose of the very real magic that influenced many of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Readers who enjoy reading academic analyses will connect well with Carding’s writing style. I had a lot of preconceptions about this book before I received a copy to review.... Read more

2021-09-20T09:46:54-04:00

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A Fiction Prescription: Read Daily for Best Results

Last updated on: September 20, 2021 at 9:46 am By Ash

TLDR; reading fiction is good for the brain and for building social relationships. Pagan/witchy/occult fiction title recommendations at end of post. I work in a college library and so it should come as no surprise that our most popular materials don’t fall under fiction. The reality is that anyone who holds a regular 9-to-5, is a student, or a parent is less likely to have time to read, let alone read fiction. For some, reading anything other than nonfiction isn’t... Read more

2021-09-13T20:19:42-04:00

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It’s Super Lame to Source Shame

Last updated on: September 13, 2021 at 8:19 pm By Ash

I’ve been hearing some noise about people shaming anyone who enjoys reading Silver Ravenwolf. It isn’t uncommon to witness source shaming in the pagan community because a lot of clout is put on what and who we read. There are many avenues by which people come to witchcraft, though. Many of them “fluffy” by today’s standards but we should still honor them. I first heard the word “Wicca” on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” back in the late 90s and my... Read more

2021-09-06T19:05:46-04:00

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Vertigo: My Lesson in Temperance

Last updated on: September 6, 2021 at 7:05 pm By Ash

A few weeks ago I experienced vertigo that lasted for several days and then intermittently over the following week. It started while at work one day. I looked up from reading an article on my desk to check a notification on my computer and the room spun. I kept waiting for the moment to pass but the spinning continued. To top it off, I had to use the bathroom. So, I stood up and made my way to the bathroom... Read more

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