So much of my tradition has been published by people within that tradition. What then do I need to consider when trying not to break oaths myself? Read more
September 29, 2020
Private Traditions On Public Forums, What’s Oathbreaking?
September 29, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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September 25, 2020
Same Sex Initiation Should Be Valid In Wicca
September 25, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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Whilst no one is making the first step towards conducting Same Sex Initiations yet, I think it’s key this conversation continues until Same Sex Initiation becomes a valid choice for initiates. Read more
September 22, 2020
If Your Mentors And Teachers Don’t Charge, How Can You “Pay” Them?
September 22, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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Coven leaders are always buying wine, incense, and candles, but we tend to get bought a lot of those as presents. There are other things we spend a lot of money on that you don’t notice. Read more
September 20, 2020
We Can’t All Be Ginsburgs (And That’s OK)
September 20, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
The truth is we can’t all be RBG’s and that’s ok, because individually we can all give our own effort and be part of the change. Read more
September 19, 2020
Engage The Younger Generation, One Day They’ll Be The Only Ones Left
September 19, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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If I hear the term ‘baby witches’ or ‘millennials’ said with distain once more within Pagan and Wiccan circles I might spontaneously combust. Read more
September 16, 2020
Should You Charge For Magickal And Spiritual Training?
September 16, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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Spiritual training is not an easy undertaking and as a candidate you probably aren’t aware the effort your initiator puts in perfectly balances that which you do. It’s one hundred per cent worth it, for both coven elders and dedicants. Read more
September 16, 2020
Sorry JK Rowling, It’s Not “Cancel” Culture, It’s “Being Right” Culture That’s The Problem Here
September 16, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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The news of JK Rowling’s new book having a transphobic subtext is surprising but, in many ways, it explains a lot of her recent behaviour. I won’t repeat the countless articles chastising her disgusting opinions. All you need to know is transmen are men and transwomen are women. I wondered why she was so entrenched in following such a destructive path. I looked at all the different motivations I could think of. It’s a stance which has the ability to… Read more
September 14, 2020
Don’t Wait For Your Guides To Become Ancestors, Listen To Them Now!
September 14, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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Being a Seer, the ancestors are a key part of my spiritual practise. I honour my familial ancestors, and the ancestors of my spiritual tribe – the Wiccan priests and priestesses who have gone before and the witches of the past who probably didn’t know the word ‘Wicca’. I’ve asked the ancestors for guidance; and sometimes you know what, I haven’t, but they’ve given me messages anyway. They help me find material things I need but also direct me to… Read more
September 11, 2020
The Autumn Equinox Is Dull. Fight Me.
September 11, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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I don’t care for your second harvest, the Autumn Equinox’s main reasons for existing are the smug “It’s not Mabon” memes. It doesn’t fit the wheel of the year. Read more
September 9, 2020
What Does Paganism Mean To Me?
September 9, 2020 By Katie Gerrard
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I live a varied and eclectic life where I meet lots of different kinds of people, many of whom know little about alternative spiritualities. It would be impossible to even begin to count how many times I’ve been asked to describe Paganism. On these occasions I feel much like Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory when he starts teaching Penny about Physics “It was a warm summer’s day in Ancient Greece…” Much like Sheldon’s Physics, Paganism is my life. I… Read more
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