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May 2018

May 08, 2018

High Priestess in Absentia

My Beltane didn't much look like witchcraft from the outside, but internally I shed that...

January 2018

January 29, 2018

Imbolc Ritual: Dedicating to the Great Work of Magick

I can feel the stirrings of the Earth deep down in my own bones. Its...

January 24, 2018

Preparing for Imbolc: Weaving a Brigid’s Cross

As witches prepare for the Grand Sabbat of Imbolc, it is customary to weave a...

January 15, 2018

Preparing for Imbolc: Home Cleansing Ritual

The waxing tide leading up to Imbolc is the season of preparation, when we clear...

December 2017

December 13, 2017

Crafting a Yule Candle from Last Year’s Calendar Images

I love the artwork on wall calendars - especially the Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar, which is...

December 11, 2017

Candlelight Yule Ritual: A Meditation of Hope and Peace

This indoor candlelight Yule ritual rekindles the Divine light within, and sends that light of...

December 04, 2017

Yule Log Ritual for Winter Solstice Magick

Wherein I give directions for crafting a Yule log, with recipes for making a loose...

November 2017

November 27, 2017

Here We Come A-Wassail-ing: a Yuletide Drink of Good Cheer

At Yule, the longest night of the year, we gather around the hearth fires to...

November 19, 2017

Elemental Blessings for an Interfaith Thanksgiving

Our circle joins the Interfaith Alliance in our region for a Thanksgiving service, alongside members...

November 07, 2017

Samhain Ritual: Wake of the Fallen King

Journey with me to a Witch's Sabbat, an intimate peek at a Samhain Ritual with...

November 01, 2017

For Tomorrow We May Die – The Witch’s Dumb Supper

On Samhain night, witches typically hold a Dumb Supper, where we eat, drink, and are...

October 2017

October 31, 2017

The Grinch Who Stole My Halloween

The Grinch who stole my Halloween is a broken and fearful society lead by an...

October 26, 2017

The Bagabi Incantation: A Summoning to Samhain

Where does the Bagabi incantation come from? Does it conjure the devil, or invite witches...

October 23, 2017

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Scary Muenster Pasta

The witching season is in full cackle, with glittering Halloween parties and somber Samhain dumb...

October 18, 2017

A Samhain Hazelnut Charm for Luck and Protection in the New Year

Around this Samhain's ritual fire, charge a hazelnut luck and protection charm for the new...

October 12, 2017

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Deadly Nightshade Noodles

While it isn't actually deadly, it may lead to an impolite gobbling in monstrous fashion....

September 2017

September 21, 2017

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Thai Autumn Squash Casserole, Vegan and GF

This feasting season, love everyone at your table through the sharing of delicious food that...

September 19, 2017

Mabon Ritual of Feasting and Toasting

Mabon is a Witch's Thanksgiving! Here is a family-style ritual to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox...

August 2017

August 06, 2017

A Witch’s Lughnassadh Sabbat Adventure

Yesterday we celebrated Lughnassadh and had a blast! Hint: it wasn't solely the ritual that...

May 2017

May 03, 2017

Beltane Songs for Maypole Dancing and the Sacred Marriage

Beltane is in full dancing swing, and just in time for your reels and gigs...

May 02, 2017

A Case for Astrological Timing of the Sabbats

To me, celebrating Beltane on May 1st is like premature ejaculation then passing out while...

April 2017

April 28, 2017

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Bacchus’ Beltane Spear and Bean Salad

Why is it Bacchus' Salad? At Beltane, I'm very interested in carnal enjoyment, indulgence, and...

April 24, 2017

Crafting a Beltane Maypole with Help from Pythagoras

Instructions for calculating materials and crafting a Maypole ribbon topper and wreath for your Beltane...

April 01, 2017

Beltane Lovers

The spring swells towards the greater sabbat of Beltane. I don't know about you, but...

March 2017

March 10, 2017

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Ostara Devil-May-Care Stuffed Eggs

This is the time of Maiden Goddesses, Horned Gods, the fertile hare, and for gaily...

March 05, 2017

Ostara Incense Recipe: Magickal Herbalism Like you Really Mean It

This Ostara Sabbat, be the uber-witch: ritualistic, creative and empowered as you create an incense...

March 02, 2017

An Ostara Sabbat Ritual for the Large Coven

Ostara is the second sabbat in our Great Work of magick, with the agricultural theme...

February 2017

February 01, 2017

Writing the Personal Vows of a Priestess

When times get rough, I am always brought back to the vows of service I...

December 2016

December 31, 2016

Interpreting Omens: The Nest and the Bloodbath

What omen, poetically speaking, is to be found where the natural ending and destruction of...

December 22, 2016

A Witch-Mama’s Gift: “The Lion Illustrated Bible for Children”

That year on Christmas Eve, I gave to my children a copy of The Lion...