Hermetic Philosophy forms the warp strings upon which the tapestry of Modern Witchcraft are woven; it is impossible to extract those threads without our entire magickal paradigm unraveling. Hermetic philosophy is a perennial wisdom, which describes the metaphysical mechanics of our divine cosmos. Read more
January 14, 2020
Foundations of Modern Witchcraft: Hermetic Philosophy
January 14, 2020 By Heron Michelle
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January 2, 2020
2020 has 13 Full Moons but None are “Blue”
January 2, 2020 By Heron Michelle
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The Witch’s Wheel of the Year in 2020 has 13 full moons, but none of them are “blue moons,” according to astrological timing. I’ve included a handy chart with all the dates, times and signs for the coming year! Read more
December 5, 2019
Foundations of Modern Witchcraft: Hermes Trismegistus
December 5, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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Among witches, the name Hermes Trismegistus should be equally recognizable to us as the names of Jesus or Buddha. This name is often cited as the source of the Hermetic Principles, but rarely with adequate historical context, and remains significantly misunderstood. In this series of articles, I aim to correct this problem. Read more
November 20, 2019
Ok, Boomers, Heathers, Millenials, and Zoomers! Less shade, More Grace
November 20, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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I may be a Heather, but I’ve tried to change the world I inherited from my Boomer parents, into a better inheritance for those generations who follow in my wake; service is my love language. Name-calling is beneath my dignity. Read more
November 19, 2019
Witchvox.com Retires Website after 22 years Ending an Era
November 19, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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While I am not surprised that the site is shutting down, I’m more than a twinge sad to see the ending of an important era for our Witchcraft Community. I am also grateful for the important work done by the creators and managers of The Witches’ Voice website, lo these last 22 years. Read more
October 28, 2019
Samhain Evocations to the Land of Shadow
October 28, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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I offer these Samhain evocations as seeds of thought, or for inclusion in your own Samhain rites with a group, or in crafting a personal, solitary rite. Read more
September 25, 2019
Modern Witchcraft and British Traditional Wicca: Two Paths Diverged
September 25, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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I also know my praxis and religious paradigm are very different from both Cunningham’s and Gardner’s Wicca at this point. So I choose a different name for what I do. This inevitably leads to the question, what is the difference between British Traditional Wicca and what I call Modern Witchcraft? Read more
September 21, 2019
No more CHUR-cle! Witchcraft Ritual Techniques to Engage Everyone
September 21, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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Don’t you hate it when group witchcraft becomes a boring, tiresome slog? If you’re in a magickal rite, but you can’t wait for it to be over, then I call that chur-cle, or “church-in-a-circle” Here are some ritual techniques for engaging everyone! Read more
September 8, 2019
Mabon Sabbat Index: Rites, Recipes and Thealogy for Autumn Equinox Balance
September 8, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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At Mabon, Witches celebrate the second harvest of fruits and vegetables, and the shift into the season of autumn. The Autumn Equinox is a time of bounty and feasting, generosity and gratitude. I think of it as Witch’s Thanksgiving. “Balance” is the reason for this season. Read more
August 30, 2019
Hurricane Magick Index: Protection, Opportunity, Action
August 30, 2019 By Heron Michelle
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This index has ideas for protecting home and region from Hurricane and flood damage, and collecting Hurricane Water. Spiritual work is a valid means of lending aid, and can be done from anywhere on Earth, by anyone who cares. This is what witches do: First the energetic work AND THEN real-world action, as we are able. Read more
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