Over 250 Roman curse tablets have been discovered in Britain. Curse tablets, made from small sheets of lead or pewter, were written petitions to the gods to intervene on the inscriber's behalf. Once written, they were rolled up and placed somewhere for the gods to see. Read more
Yule or the darkest night conjures up such warm and festive feelings but not everyone feels the light returning. This time of year, weighted with memories and pinned in place with darkness, can be a struggle for many people. Read more
As witches, we can consciously influence the web that hold reality together, including the strand of politics. This sigil magick for change calls into action a thought-form to expose lies and self-interest in politics. Grab a piece of chalk, find a bridge and get the magick started! Read more
Is it time for a midlife marketing revolution? "Look at the covers of spiritual inclined magazines or venture into the world of #witch Instagram - you don't often see any models with mid-life mileage." Does this mean only the young and beautiful are spiritual? Read more
Being a witch is a complicated affair in many ways but especially when it comes to the question of whether witches are born or made. Are you born a witch or does life shape you to become one? Read more
Could 'completeness' be an illusion? The Hindu goddess Akhilandeshvari is the goddess of 'never not broken' and within her, there's a comfort that maybe with our flaws, we are complete. Read more
"Remember, remember the fifth of November; gunpowder, treason and plot." Bonfire Night in the UK celebrates the unsuccessful assassination attempt on King James I by Guy Fawkes in 1605. But does this celebration cover up an older, Pagan holiday? Read more
Everyone knows monsters come out for Halloween. The chilly air, dark evenings and the thinning of the veil beckons the dark creatures out of hiding. But the spooky tales are just to entertain and thrill because real monsters don't exist, right? Read more
At Samhain, connect with the dead and remember to give thanks to the unknown ancestors with this short ritual. "We give our thanks because while we don’t know their stories, we know they have contributed to ours." Read more
Do you look for the beauty? In a world where media focuses on the ugly, you would be forgiven to think that beauty is sparse (or relegated to doctored social media photos). Beauty is there: sometimes you just need a reminder to see it. Read more
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