Feeling Helpless? We Were Made For These Times

Last updated on: May 22, 2019 at 9:06 am By Lisa Wagoner

Lately, probably for many of us, it has been hard to bear the news of the world, what with climate change, eroding rights for women, xenophobia, and more. It's enough to make you burrow in your blanket, watch Netflix, and hide away from the world. We are all busy trying to survive, with no energy left over to do spellwork, rituals, or anything else.. There have been many hard days and weeks lately, but I have to say, the moments I do something, no matter how small, it helps. A list of suggestions are included to hopefully inspire you in the days ahead. Read more

Life Isn’t like Bewitched: Or Is It?

Last updated on: May 13, 2019 at 9:13 am By Lisa Wagoner

Has your life ever reminded you of a television series? The television series Bewitched ran from 1964 to 1972, and thanks to reruns, has enchanted viewers ever since. Looking back, I realize there were part of that show that wound itself in and out of my life. The show's influence can still be felt, and is definitely appreciated to this day. Read more

The Merry Month of May

Last updated on: May 6, 2019 at 7:31 pm By Lisa Wagoner

Beltane isn't just one day, at least for me. It's a season. After a few years of seemingly endless winters, May seems like a definite "put the flag in and stake your claim" declaration of Spring. Feels like a bit of relief, doesn't it? Plants are blooming, you can really start working on your garden, clothes seem lighter, and the sandals come out. It's always Beltane in our hearts, we say. But what if it's not? Sometimes Beltane can zoom by in a blur, barely enough time to get a flower crown on your head or a quick jig around a Maypole. How can you celebrate longer? Why celebrate more than one day? Read more

The Importance of Online Community

Last updated on: May 3, 2019 at 8:42 pm By Lisa Wagoner

It seems like an anomaly to discuss online community building when we all should be spending less time online in general. Yet there are many benefits to having an online community, and ways that it can enhance your life, not overwhelm it. Especially on those days when your spiritual practice seems like the last thing on your list of things to do. Read more

Beltane Solo Celebrations: Simple and Satisfying

Last updated on: April 23, 2019 at 10:30 pm By Lisa Wagoner

Celebrating Beltane as a solitary and by yourself may not seem very appealing. However, with a few suggestions, you can turn a solo Beltane into a satisfying celebration, full of meaning and festive moments. Consider these suggestions, or get inspired to add your own. Be creative, be merry, but most of all, enjoy! Read more

Game of Thrones as Ritual

Last updated on: April 21, 2019 at 8:50 pm By Lisa Wagoner

Game of Thrones is entertainment, and its fanbase is large and fervent. Can the episodes really be considered as ritual? With all due respect, it can. It is full of elements that make each viewing a working, and can fully immerse you in the process. It is fantasy, yet also applicable to day-to-day life, and suggestions are included as to how to celebrate the remaining episodes as ritual. Read more

Catastrophes and Omens

Last updated on: April 16, 2019 at 8:55 am By Lisa Wagoner

Catastrophe, whether man-made or nature's fierce power, will cause us to stop and think. Some may fret and worry, some may feel galvanized. You may get the moment of clarity that screams "be in the moment NOW!" and gain knowledge from that experience. However you react, it's the Human Experience. Our beliefs can also help shape our reactions, whether life-long revelations or recent. Read more

Magical Coffee: The Mundane into Spellwork

Last updated on: April 8, 2019 at 11:12 am By Lisa Wagoner

Coffee can be part of a daily routine, a special libation, a treat, or a requirement for many. This simple yet mundane beverage can be turned into so many wonderful parts of magic. If you have never used coffee as part of your magical spellwork, consider how many different ways it can be used. Read more

Following Your Own Path to Paganism

Last updated on: March 31, 2019 at 7:13 pm By Lisa Wagoner

Have you ever hesitated on your journey in paganism? Worried about doing the wrong thing, not having the right items, or have a fear of asking the "wrong" questions? Let me reassure you with a few suggestions. Read more

Poetry as Spellwork

Last updated on: March 24, 2019 at 8:57 pm By Lisa Wagoner

A magic spell is all about using specific materials to produce the right kind of transformation. Therefore, a poem can be a magic spell. You may know this already, but have you tried it lately? Read more