Ancestor Veneration is an exciting new topic for a lot of witches these days. As we learn more about the topic and its prevalence in cultures throughout the world, more and more people are coming to me and asking how to get started or what to do with their problematic ancestors. Here are some Dos and Don'ts. Read more
The most common thing I see occur is friends and acquaintances struggling with effective and accurate results to their spells. Having a truly clear intention means you can see the result you desire, work backwards from that future result to the present, creating the path that will get you there. Read more
Nonbinary pathways are often inherently liminal because they defy the standard paths and perspectives of our societies. I give my sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who was a part of the Nonbinary Ritual, and a part of my day at Pantheacon. It was an amazing experience, and I will treasure it always. Read more
Does a Deity call you into service, or do you approach a Deity and ask to embark on a relationship wherein you work with Them, or is the interaction some sort of combination of both? And where does personal agency fit into the landscape? Do we get to say "no"? Read more
There is a tendency to view fairies as limited to the realm of gardens and wilderness but I urge people to rethink this. We have abundant evidence both in the older material and in modern accounts of fairies in human cities and of cities existing in the world of Fairy. Read more
Some of my most powerful magic has been forged in the holy fire of anger—and not just baneful magic. We can harness the energy of our sacred rage and control the way we use it. We need our warriors. Our burning times are nigh, and we can't stand by in silence. Read more
If you are involved in running an event that includes presentations and rituals given by a variety of people, watch out for anyone who seeks exclusivity. Read more
The oaks, the banyans, the gumbo limbo trees, the royal poincianas–almost every tree I’m learning about seems to share to some degree this commonality: above-ground roots. So recently uprooted myself, I find I am drawn to studying the “feet” of the trees. What can they teach me? Read more
“Inner Space” is a generic term I use to describe a place within your mind where you go during meditation to commune with spirit guides and other entities, to practice visualization, and as a jumping-off point for journey work and astral shenanigans. In this space, YOU are in charge. Read more
A really common question I see from people just starting out in Irish paganism is "where do I begin learning the mythology?" because there is so much out there it can be overwhelming. I'm going to talk a bit about things to watch out for and then look at good places to start. Read more
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