Silver Ravenwolf was the very first author on the subject of witchcraft that I ever read as a child. In fact, almost every witch writer of my generation that I know has had the same experience with her work and holds her in a special place within their hearts. Her writing style is entertaining, witty and quirky. A good occult teacher to me is not someone who can string along a bunch of unnecessarily complex words (often misusing them) which... Read more
Devin Hunter is the rising leading voice of a new generation of witches. I decided to ask Devin a few questions about his practice, projects and books. Read more
This book changed my life. I know that’s an extraordinary claim, but it’s completely true. Read more
So why exactly do witches use candles in magick? Here's my understanding. Read more
In his Book of Shadows Gerald Gardner wrote of the Eightfold Way – eight pathways to altered states of perception that allow one to channel energy into their magick. These eight paths are (1) Meditation or Concentration (2) Trance, projection of the Astral (3) Rites, Chants, Spells, Runes, Charms, etc.(4) Incense, Drugs, Wine, etc. (5) The Dance, and kindred practices. (6) Blood control, Breath Control, and kindred practices. (7) The Scourge. (8) The Great Rite. High Priestess Sable Aradia brings... Read more
A few years back at Templefest I was taking a workshop on folk magick by Matthew Venus, and he made a comment that stuck with me. Someone asked his opinion regarding artificial incense and fragrance oil as a substitute and he said that you might as well be using sacred Febreze air freshener in your magick. While I thought that was really funny, I wondered whether or not artificial ingredients can work in magick successfully. My own personal results have shown me both yes... Read more
I found this to be a crucial “missing link” in a lot of occult literature out there. Read more
Someone posts that they're sick and suddenly a landslide of people start commenting stating that they're sending healing or reiki or prayers. Read more
The power of this book is it’s broad scope and the authors' ability to easily convey areas of research in an extremely understandable manner with a clear writing style. Read more
Psychic ability comes with great responsibility, as does magick. As such, it is important to meditate on what your ethical guidelines are. Read more
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