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2019-05-24T10:24:51-04:00

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Keeping my Sundays Holy

Last updated on: May 24, 2019 at 10:24 am By Heron Michelle

In my witchy house, we spend our Sundays in radically different ways than I was raised in the Southern Baptist Church, but to me, they are just as holy. My favorite part was cooking fried chicken in the kitchen with my mother. Read more

Solar Planetery Magick

2019-05-22T09:46:17-04:00

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The Elephant in the Womb: Calling Out Theocracy Where it Breeds

Last updated on: May 22, 2019 at 9:46 am By Heron Michelle

I'm not usually into dystopian conspiracies, but it looks to me like there is an elephant in this womb, and I'm here to call out the evils of Christian theocracy where it is trying to breed. Read more

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2019-05-13T11:44:00-04:00

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Witchcraft Must Defy the Supernatural to Save our Environment

Last updated on: May 13, 2019 at 11:44 am By Heron Michelle

Witchcraft must defy the very idea of the Supernatural and Paranormal if we have a hope of salvation from the environmental destruction humans are causing. Let me explain what I mean by that... Read more

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2019-05-06T12:44:17-04:00

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Witching Life Priorities and the Harm of Digital Theft

Last updated on: May 6, 2019 at 12:44 pm By Heron Michelle

I've been thinking a lot about my priorities lately. I tell myself that this investment as a witchcraft writer is a valuable contribution. But then Patheos Pagan discovers another website plagiarizing our work. What are your values and priorities, witching community? Read more

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2019-05-03T17:01:40-04:00

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13 Steps to Opening your Own Witchcraft Shop

Last updated on: May 3, 2019 at 5:01 pm By Heron Michelle

So, you think you want to open your very own retail shop of witchy wonders, pagan romance and magickal whimsy? OK! How does one go about getting those doors open here in the rigged business of commerce in America? Here are 13 steps with my advice for what worked (and didn't work) for me. Read more

2019-05-03T15:56:11-04:00

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Crafting a Grand Compass for a Perfect Witch’s Circle

Last updated on: May 3, 2019 at 3:56 pm By Heron Michelle

This Grand Compass is my magickal tool for drawing gigantic visible circles on the earth, that will later represent the casting of my Spiritual temple. This hand-made contraption is one of my most valuable tools of the Witching trade, bar none. This is how I made mine, and how I decorate the edge after it is cast. Read more

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2019-04-20T11:41:58-04:00

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Beltane Sabbat Index: Rituals, Crafts and Aphrodisiacs for Witch’s High Spring

Last updated on: April 20, 2019 at 11:41 am By Heron Michelle

For all your Beltane celebration needs, I offer this index of my articles on the thealogy and practices of this sabbat, including rituals, craft projects and planning for Maypole dances. Read on for sexy poems, silly songs, and my recipes for aphrodisiacs and tasty feast dishes. Read more

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The Sojourner Tradition of Modern Witchcraft

2019-04-16T16:29:35-04:00

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Blue Moon Magick for Social Justice and Wise Leadership! April 18th, 2019

Last updated on: April 16, 2019 at 4:29 pm By Heron Michelle

With this Aries/Libra blue moon magick on Thursday, April 18th 2019, I intend to work for a destruction of the systemic impediments to equilibrium, so that through wise governance, we can rebuild a powerful and compassionate society that is sustainable for everyone, including Mother Earth. Read more

Social Justice Magick

2019-04-23T11:50:50-04:00

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13 Legit Reasons for Christians to Resent Witches

Last updated on: April 23, 2019 at 11:50 am By Heron Michelle

For the most part, witches are law-abiding, peaceful folk, just healing and loving and living our best life. So, I'd like to say that we pose no threat to our mostly-Christian neighbors. However, there are at least 13 totally legit reasons to at least resent the hell out of us. Read more

2019-04-05T13:58:01-04:00

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A Witch’s Magickal Name, and the Guidance of Great Blue Heron

Last updated on: April 5, 2019 at 1:58 pm By Heron Michelle

New witches ask me how they'll know what new name they should take at their initiation, and also how one finds their Spirit Animal guide. For me, it was Great Blue Heron, and both revelations happened at once. This is my story... Read more

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