Oftentimes, the first sign of spring we see are flowers fighting their way through frozen winter ground. Flowers represent the earth bursting to life in springtime and ourselves coming into our fullness during our own metaphorical spring of our lives. Though they may look delicate, flowers have long been symbols of hope and resistance. If […]
Though the New Moon is a less popular phase of the moon to honor among
When I was writing about Art Magick, I thought about all kinds of art and
Welcome to 2021! If you’re reading this right now, that means you too made it
During the 2020 shelter-in-place orders, houseplant sales nearly doubled while everyone was stuck inside their
While the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice may be more popular among witches, the
Thanks to Hollywood and popular children’s books, magic wands and witchcraft are inextricably linked. Those
Hello witches and tarot lovers! We’re back with your general outlook for this upcoming Mabon
The Autumn Equinox is represented by everything that comes to mind when we think of
As Within, So Without: Herbs for Beauty Rituals Have you ever thought of your skincare
Samhain is considered the Witch’s New Year, and is a time when the veil between
No matter where you live in the world, birds are most likely a part of
If you've spent any amount of time in the witchcraft community, you're probably familiar with
Winter is upon us. The white powdery snow covers the ground and tree limbs. There
Any witch worth her salt knows there's no such thing as too many candles, especially
Vanishing powder is an old magical recipe, and goes by many names, including: Confusion Dust,
What is a Spell Jar? Spell Jars, also called Witch Bottles, is a type of
The Divine Feminine has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, and for good
It’s Yule time, witches! Yule Tarot Reading for Each Zodiac Sign Cards pulled from the
We’re living in the information age where everything is at your fingertips, including witchcraft spells.
When the nights are early in winter and the air chills to your bone, staying
Abre Camino oil is a wonderful spell oil, originating in Latin America, and used extensively
When the nights are cold and longer than the days, a ritual can be helpful
When people think about the Evil Eye they tend to imagine a curse inflicted by
Life as humans wouldn’t quite be the same if we didn’t have ups and downs.
Since we, as witches — especially green witches — are keepers of the earth, it
This is an old-school style hoodoo protection spell, suitable for house and property. This is a
What is Beltane? The daylight is growing to its longest and nature is coming into
We all have something important to bring into this world, and once you have found
Though Imbolc is considered the beginning of spring, in many places there is little life
If you grew up similar to me, at some point in your life you were
Flowers blooming and trees green with abundance, Beltane is the time around the world when
The winter holidays are often depicted as a time of warmth, joy and camaraderie throughout
Oftentimes, the first sign of spring we see are flowers fighting their way through frozen
The four elements of earth, air, fire, and water are commonly used in witchcraft, from
Witchcraft is on the rise in the United States. 1.5 million people identified as a Wiccan or
There comes a time of year when you can wear your witchiness out with pride,
These days, when we think about eggs, we may think of a delicious omelet or
Green witchcraft doesn't always have to be experienced outdoors, in a forest, but can be
Astral projection is a useful skill, with countless practical applications. Do not become discouraged if
What is a Prosperity Bowl? The prosperity bowl spell has a special place in my
Bringing to mind the long, sunny days of summer with their bright yellow color, sunflowers
If you’ve been in the tarot space for a while, you might have heard of
So, you’ve discovered this amazing new hobby and you want to share with your friends
Yule is just one of the many pagan festivals celebrated near the Winter Solstice throughout
If you have never used sigils in your practice and you are a creative and
In the witchcraft community, we love our smoke cleansing practices. There’s nothing quite like throwing
I don’t know about you, but I love using sacred smoke in my craft! It
Getting started with tarot reading can seem like a daunting task. You have 78 cards
Have you ever used tarot for something other than divination? Did you know you could?
But tarot is only for divining the future, right? Nope, with a little creativity you
Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the moon. I remember
What comes to mind when you think about masculine and feminine? Despite how these terms are
Have you ever heard the old saying, “You must be gifted your first tarot deck
I’ve been a writer my whole life, making up stories before I even knew how
Need some tarot tips and tricks to get you started or to spice things up?
Almost everyone knows about full moon rituals, but did you know the new moon is
As witches and those who work closely with the spiritual side of the world, witchcraft
How we define "the shadow" today comes from the term coined by the psychiatrist Carl
What is Ostara? After the long, dark nights of winter, we are finally seeing a
Spending a lot of time at home is common for many people in these times,
Of all the different ways the Universe uses to get our attention, Numerology has seemed
At some point you may ask yourself, why didn't my spell work? If you wished
There is so much to consider when it comes to a witchcraft altar. Is it
Even inside the witchcraft community, bones are a controversial topic. Outside the community, it's considered
It’s that time of year again! The veil is thinning, the leaves are turning, and
Crystals are not only beautiful, they also each have their own special vibrational energy. There
If you are fortunate enough to have the time and space to grow your own
Tarot has always been one of my favorite forms of divination, but that doesn’t mean
Falling at the midway point between Summer and Autumn, Lughnasadh is a pagan holiday, or
If you’ve been working with crystals for a while and have collected a large amount
Even if you don’t consider yourself a witch, you have probably felt the magic of
Now that we’ve gone over the basics of Moon Magick (click here if you missed it),
Seasonal depression, or “the winter blues,” affects up to ten percent of the population every
So, you’ve gone for a love reading with the question, “Does (insert name here) love
Hot Foot powder is an old hoodoo recipe, which derived from African foot-track magic. It
Mindfulness. It’s quite the buzzword these days. But what does it mean and why is
Litha, or Midsummer, is the favorite sabbat of many green witches and gardeners on the
One of the best things about modern tarot is the vast array of decks now
So you’ve chosen some beautiful, vibrant, eye-catching crystals and now you are a crystal owner;
We all know it's important to take care of ourselves when we are physically and
Hello witches and tarot lovers! Here’s your general outlook for each zodiac sign during the
We all know the traditional tarot reader stereotype, am I right? It’s the lady in
What comes to mind when you think about autumn? Maybe it’s fallen leaves, crisp air,
Blessed Ostara, witches! Spring is finally back! Ostara Tarot Reading for Each Zodiac Sign Cards
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Another year in the world of witchcraft and magick, means more focus on creating a
Around the holidays, our homes are filled with delicious aromas, and in the southern kitchen
For many of us, we create altars to have a special place of sanctuary for
It’s not uncommon to feel drained after a full moon. With all of those intense
Interested in getting into divination with cards, but not sure where to start? Whether you
Is there a limit to the types of questions tarot can answer? The true answer
Are you a Kitchen Witch? Sometimes called Cottage Witch or Hearth Witch, Kitchen Witches do
The holidays are a magical time of year. Between gift giving, changing leaves, family time,
We’ve all seen the image of witches standing around a bubbling cauldron, chanting while conjuring
In our modern lives, it is difficult to live in harmony with nature, especially if
In the magick and witchcraft community, love spells are almost always a source of contention
Witchcraft has become extremely popular over the last 30 years or so. In 1990, it
Falling leaves, pumpkin pie, and an entire month dedicated to honoring your ancestors, Samhain is
Is there a more quintessential symbol of Christmastime than an evergreen tree with a garland
How do tarot cards actually work? And are they really always right? This is a question I
Happy Imbolc, witches! Imbolc Tarot Reading for Each Zodiac Sign Cards pulled from the Modern
This recommended pagan book list provides information about herbs, candles, crystals, moon spells, astrology, meditation,
When I think about incense, I can immediately see the smoke curling upward, spreading outward
What is Imbolc? Known as a festival of fire, Imbolc is one of the Greater
One of the most talked about astrological occurrences is the infamous Mercury Retrograde. When we
The Celtic Sabbats in the Wheel of the Year, being Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Samhain,
I write about good times to use tarot cards all the time, sometimes in ways
If you know me at all, you will know I am a huge tea drinker!
Blessed Beltane! I hope you had a beautiful celebration! It’s that time again for our
For many gardeners and green witches, the Spring Equinox is the beginning of planting season.
For a couple months up to Halloween, all you have to do is walk into
Life Everlasting Flowers: An Herbal Magick Guide for the Green Witch
Everyone has an inner artist. What falls into the category of art is so wide
Break a Bad Habit Spell: disrupt the energy flow and bring a specific situation or negative cycle to a halt.
It’s easy to start a crystal collecting hobby — or addiction! — with the endless
Adapting to change is an important part of the world we live in today. But
What is Everyday Witchcraft? Creating change and manifesting your reality doesn't have to involve elaborate
What good are your tarot skills if they aren’t accurate? Intuition is something everyone has
Whether you are a stay at home mom, a busy entrepreneur, or a college student,
In the space between midwinter and the beginning of spring, nature hangs in the balance.
“Vibes” may be a buzzword right now — you might say something has good vibes,
In last year’s article, I went through the history of Lughnasadh and how we can
If you’ve been in the spiritual community for any amount of time, you have most
A bathtub full of flower petals and loose herbs may make for a photogenic experience
Have you ever thought of how you can raise your vibration with the practice of
Beltane, it's that time of year when flowers are in full bloom, covering trees, forests,
In recent years, I have known an increasing number of witches working with the Greek
Have a co-worker who keeps harassing you and management won’t do anything about it? Or
Incorporating a tarot reading into your full moon ritual is a great way to tap
Every year around the Spring Equinox, I tend to start something new, especially creative projects.
Don't you just love how incredibly versatile tarot is? The same can be said about
In earth-based spirituality such as witchcraft practices, we see the seasons as not only cycles
Though it may seem much less exciting than watching herbs or petition papers go up
One of the best ways to use tarot for personal growth is to use it
Mabon, also known as the Witch's Thanksgiving, is the second pagan harvest festival of the
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