When we go to festivals and spiritual retreats in nature, what are we retreating from? And from whom? [Read more…]
Dionysos in a Paving Stone, Brighid in the Broken Glass
April 25, 2014 by 90 Comments
Different And The Same
April 22, 2014 by 141 Comments
Over the past week I have been in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Glasgow, Scotland; London, England; and now I am in Manchester, England. The rain has followed me everywhere. I can see by the news that each place has gotten sunny after I leave it, so the rain must be following me around like a lost [Read More…]
Creating a Place-Based Practice
February 20, 2014 by 150 Comments
On the second dark moon of January, a group of 9 gathered in my front garden. We sought uncharted territory; in fact, were willing to risk vulnerability to find it. There, in my front garden that night, was the first meeting of an advanced working group committed to discovering the Place specific spirituality of Central Texas. [Read more…]
Urban Witchcraft: The Power of Place in the City
December 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The fantasy of the witch’s cottage is romantic, but is largely a fiction: most of us live in cities. You don’t need a hedgerow, or a forest, to practice your craft, or to develop a deep and abiding relationship with the land. Here are some rock-solid tips to help you cultivate a sense of Place in your urban environment. [Read more…]
Urban Witchcraft: The Power of Words
November 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving this week by gathering with loved ones to feast, and express their gratitude for health and good food. There are many stories about this cultural festival, and it is important we consider the words we use to discuss it. In fact, the words we use to communicate, and the implications those words may have, are especially consequental for the witch. [Read more…]
Urban Witchcraft: The Power of Rot
November 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Death and decay, forces that have concerned human-persons for millennia, are still actively propitiated in modern times. This week, Traci shares how an urban witch might sacrifice to these Great Powers, and why. [Read more…]
Urban Witchcraft : Spirit Roads
November 13, 2013 by 164 Comments
Is the urban environment a magical landscape? Traci thinks so. This week she shares her experience of urban spirit roads, as part of a series exploring urban witchcraft. [Read more…]
