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Interview with a Vampyre Witch: Alexis Pharae
The nocturnal spirit in the form of the vampire has terrified and seduced mankind for...
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The Poison Path Herbal: Baneful herbs, medicinal nightshades and ritual entheogens
The Poison Path is not about poisoning people, or being spooky by working with dark...
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The Four Elements of the Wise
Earth, Air, Water & Fire are the four fundamental forces of Nature, with Spirit or...
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Conjure Cards & Doctoring the Devil
I was recently invited to write a review on two new publications from Weiser Books. ...
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Exploring the Shadow
Exploring the shadow and coming to understand these aspects frees us and and gives us...
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A Malediction to Lilith: A Curse for the Wronged
Lilith is the champion of those who have been ostracized, cast out and wronged. With...
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Plant Spirit Familiars
I have been working with plants all my life and have been working with them...
December 2019
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Saturnian Plants: Defining Boundaries and Defining Boundaries
The baneful herbs of the Poison Path are under the rulership of Saturn. These plants...
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Samhain in the Devil’s Garden
The tides of the spirit world are reflected in the green world because in reality...
September 2019
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Thornapple, Gender and Ritual Application
I have found that the majority of plants particularly those associated with spirituality and expanding...
June 2019
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Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia
An inside look into the magical tradition of the people of Appalachia. Backwoods Witchcraft provides...
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April 25, 2019
The Fly in the Witch’s Ointment: Redefining the Poison Path
The Poison Path can be a misleading term for the practice of working with baneful...
April 18, 2019
Baneful Herbs and Traditional Craft
Some plants heal, some are great for cooking and others are especially useful for the...
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March 16, 2019
Of the Nightshades: Interview with Ian Vertel
In this article, I conduct an interview with Ian Vertel, a poisoner, apothecary and herb...
March 11, 2019
On the Nature of Plants: Ramblings of a Poisoner
The Poisoner, like the herbalist and the wortcunner, whose blood runs green, has an uncanny...
March 04, 2019
Baneful Herbs & Venefic Witchcraft
Magickal roots, plants tended by the devil, herbs that make you see the dead are...
February 2019
February 16, 2019
Many Approaches to Protection Magic
Charms, prayers and petitions for protection are found in virtually every religion and spiritual practice....
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January 12, 2019
Principles of Correspondence in Plant Magick
Principles of Correspondence: Planetary Rulership Plant Magick 101: with Coby Michael Ward Proprietor of Poisoner’s...
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November 27, 2018
A North American Perspective on Traditional Witchcraft
"Besom, Stang and Sword," is a new publication from Weiser Books on a unique path...
November 16, 2018
Fakelore, Black Witches, and Re-discovering Animism
Pixnio. Stock photo. Searching for Personal Truth Many individuals seem to be seeking out the...
October 2018
October 15, 2018
Samhain: Honoring Ancestors of Craft and Tradition
Samhain, the season of the witch, is a time for us to honor the powers...
October 01, 2018
Individualistic Witchcraft: Is the Craft Atheistic?
Putting the "I" in W(I)tchcraft Witchcraft is highly individualistic. Is it more practitioner centered than...
September 2018
September 17, 2018
Halegmonath: the “Holy Month” of Mabon
By linking together the astrological significance, mythology, and historical observances surrounding the festivals of Modern...
August 2018
August 30, 2018
Connecting with the Familiar Spirit
Tutelary or guardian spirits are found in cultures all over the world, with different interpretations...
July 2018
July 23, 2018
This Is Witchcraft: That Which Cannot Be Named
Witchcraft is the innate ability to work with these tools and discover new ways of...
June 2018
June 26, 2018
Twilight Sleep: A Collection of Henbane Lore
Henbane is a magical plant with a history that goes back as far as ancient...
June 21, 2018
Witches Take Flight on Midsummer’s Night
A Time of Magical Doorways and Planetary Alignments Along with Beltane, Samhain, and the Winter...
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