“You can’t change the world, only your reaction to it” Yes, this is true. But what would happen if no one tried to change a single thing for other people? Humanity is (mostly) a pack creature. It doesn’t thrive in ones and twos, we thrive in interwoven groups, learning from each other and interacting. We need interaction. We need connection. People can’t do everything for themselves all of the time. Helping others and making a difference mostly makes individual humans… Read more
December 4, 2020
Snowflakes and Avalanches – Being Present Whilst Staying Sane
December 4, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
November 27, 2020
The Disir Circle
November 27, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
The best kind of spiritual bouncer, I reasoned, was one who’d already been given the job of keeping you safe. The disir, your ancestral female guardians. Read more
November 24, 2020
One God Plus One Goddess: Do We Need To Painstakingly Invoke Gender Binary Anymore?
November 24, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
In Wicca we have a standard invocation style of one god plus one goddess in all rituals. This goes for British Traditional Wicca (or simply Initiatory Wicca as I prefer to call it) and generic. We spend a great deal of time working out which god fits with which goddess and what multiple deity options match the theme of our rite. But do we really have to do this? I know what you’re thinking… there she goes again breaking Wicca,… Read more
November 23, 2020
Empathy And Hyper Vigilance – Where Psychic Meets Psychological Trauma
November 23, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
My empathy means I notice things maybe others don’t, but my hyper vigilance means I also seek them out. Just in case. Read more
November 18, 2020
Working With The Dead During The Pandemic
November 18, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
Not only are we living through a time with high numbers of deaths; we’re also dealing with a process which reduces the ability to say goodbye. Read more
November 15, 2020
I No Longer Invoke The Elements At the Quarters, Here’s Why
November 15, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
Whilst the elements are still an important addition to my pagan beliefs, the “Mighty Ones” are more important than air, fire, water, and earth. Read more
November 1, 2020
Love Warriors: Fighting Hate Politics With Positive Actions
November 1, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
We live in a time of incredible binaries in politics. It feels as though hate speech, selfish politics, and destruction comes at us every time we engage with current affairs. Amongst the frustration and terror there are witches and activists calling out for direct action. Once upon a time my instincts would fall towards wanting to fight destruction with destruction; to meet hate with cursing. Then I met a group of people who changed my whole magical worldview. I asked… Read more
October 31, 2020
What Witches Look Like
October 31, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
This Halloween season has seen a challenge meme on Facebook proudly displaying the tag #whatwitcheslooklike The wording goes something like this: “Responding to the challenge asking those who self-identify as witches to post a picture of themselves during Halloween. Not in costume or ritual clothing. Not a stereotype. Just yourself, in the season of the witch. I extend that invitation to others.” I decided to take this opportunity to ask my witch-identifying friends for selfies. Witches. Every single one of… Read more
October 30, 2020
Don’t Cancel The Holidays – Downscale And Re-evaluate
October 30, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
As a Pagan I don’t technically celebrate ‘Christmas’, but it’s a cultural festival and therefore part of the collective holidays for me. This year I’ve seen so many blog posts, articles, and social media memes urging people to cancel Christmas. “Stop spending money you don’t have on tat you don’t need.” There’s a lot of wisdom in this. We don’t need to spend so much money on things our friends and family haven’t asked for. So many of the presents… Read more
October 28, 2020
Revisiting Ergi With A Non-Binary Lens (Updates to Seidr: The Gate Is Open)
October 28, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
Our unconscious misogyny colours the view we have of the way Norse society would have considered those who stepped outside of gender norms. Archaeology and historical interpretation have meant skeletons with weaponry and armour were given the title “male” without much thought. Yet we have sagas which include clear examples of women warriors. Read more
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