There will come a moment when you as The Magician are going to have to reach down/up to the metaphorical table, pick up the tools, make them your own, and learn to wield your power with mastery and intention. You’re going to have to be OK with making beginner’s mistakes, and open to learning from those mistakes. Read more
I have come to believe having a “Magickal Go-Bag” or even a mini “Witch Kit” in my purse can be a true benefit in any given situation. If something happens where I am called upon to do a little space clearing or cast a spell on the fly, it's nice to have a bit of magickal corresponding backup. Read more
For those who are seeking to fill in gaps in their historic practices which have opened over time, as well as those simply interested in a comparative understanding, A Mystic Guide to Cleansing & Clearing is a decent beginner's overview. Read more
Am I afraid of death? No. When I physically leave this incarnation, I will have Hekate Propolos, the Great Mother, with me. She will be my Guide on the bridge across the River of the Dead. Her torches will shine Her light on my path. I will not get lost. Read more
In polytheism, Gods receive cultic observance whenever it is ritually required. Sure, you can focus most of your cultic activities around one God, but other Gods still are due their worship, at the bare minimum when ritually required, even if it is once a year. Read more
The best way to understand what fairies are is to appreciate the nuances. There is no simple answer. Rather, what we see is a diverse grouping that encompasses an array of Otherworldly spirits and land spirits which we label fairies for convenience. Read more
When I travelled to Greece, I was adamant that Delphi was one of the places I must visit. I expected to feel a resonance with the Oracle and perhaps to connect strongly with Apollo, its guardian. While I did feel Apollo’s presence, it was the energy of the Pythia from times past that drew me in. Read more
Should we, as magickal practitioners, perform magick for anyone who asks? For me the answer is a bit more complicated than yes or no. There are a number of variables to take into consideration when performing magick for or “on” another person. The first and foremost concern, in my opinion, deals with consent. Read more
If magic is changing consciousness at will, with a little prep ahead of time you can allow yourself to change your consciousness in the moment. Read more
We Witches are powerful, and it is so easy to believe that because we are powerful we have the absolute gods-given right to be the final arbiters of the injustices around us. Too easy to start believing that we ourselves are the Power. Please don't be seduced by ego. Read more
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