Magic is the act of bringing what is in your imagination into material reality. It’s a co-creative act. It’s about collaboration with the numinous powers of the universe. It’s important we don’t forget that. When you’re doing a magical act, it has to feel creative. You can’t just go through the motions. You have to take pleasure in it. Be fully present for it. Make it yours. When you do that, any act can be a magical act. The most powerful witch is the witch that’s having the most fun. Read more
December 3, 2019
Initiated: An Interview With Amanda Yates Garcia
December 3, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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November 25, 2019
Pagan Things By Pagans For Pagans 2019: A Holiday Gift List
November 25, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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Have you been a good Witch, Pagan, and/or Druid this year? Maybe you’ve at least got a friend who deserves something!?!? No matter your gift giving conundrum, the Pagan Community has got you covered! Read more
November 21, 2019
Spirits for that Holiday Spirt (All About Scotch)
November 21, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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In Scotland, Scotch Whisky is known as “the waters of life,” and it’s an apt name for one of the world’s finest types of distilled spirit. Despite what some people think, great Scotch is not necessarily expensive or exotic. Here are some of my favorite spirits along with what you need to know to enjoy Scotland’s finest export. Read more
November 18, 2019
The Witches’ Voice is Shutting Down
November 18, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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On November 19, 2019, the staff at the Witches’ Voice website (also known as Witchvox) quietly put up a notice announcing that the site would shut down at the end of 2019. The Witches’ Voice changed Paganism for the better, and it will be missed. Read more
November 18, 2019
Solitary Rituals: The Witch Alone
November 18, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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If you find solitary ritual difficult, the following tips and suggestions are for you. The most important thing to remember about solitary ritual is that the only way it can be wrong is if you don’t get anything out of it. Read more
November 12, 2019
All About Cakes and Ale (or Cakes and Wine)
November 12, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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I was recently asked about the origin of the phrases “cakes and wine” and “cakes and ale.” Both phrases are common in Modern Witchcraft circles and have been a part of the Craft for at least the last 70 years, and most likely before that. So why do we use these terms and what is “cakes and wine” all about? Read more
November 11, 2019
Paganism’s Growing Pains
November 11, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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“Paganism” is growing, but much of that growth is beyond our field of vision, and fueled by people who probably don’t even think of themselves as Pagans. Read more
November 4, 2019
Dirty Witchcraft Secrets
November 4, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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Remember your first Witchcraft book and how magickal and glamorous it all seemed? Twenty years ago I thought my life would be nothing but black cats, herbs in my mortar and pestle, and rituals under the full moon with the coven. But sadly, it’s not always that way. Read more
November 1, 2019
Don’t Poop on My Samhain
November 1, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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Social media during a sabbat is usually cool, usually just lots of people saying “Happy Whatever.” This year though, I can’t help but feel lots of people are pooping on my Samhain. “Samhain is NOT October 31” “Halloween mocks Samhain” blah blah blah. Celebrate when you want, how you want and don’t let anyone tell you different. Read more
October 22, 2019
Five Ways to Make Your Samhain Better
October 22, 2019 By Jason Mankey
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Samhain is a time for celebration, reflection, and the work of a Witch. There’s no one way to celebrate the season, but I’ve found over the years that the following five things tend to make it much more meaningful. Read more
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