Published inContemporary Witchcraft·5 days agoMember-onlyAstroHerbalism: Connecting the Stars and PlantsIn the world of alternative healing practices, there’s an ancient art that combines the wisdom of the stars with the magick of plants called AstroHerbalism. This holistic approach to well-being merges astrology and herbalism to harness the energies of celestial bodies and the healing properties of plants. Understanding AstroHerbalism At its core…Astrology5 min readAstrology5 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Sep 21Member-onlyDivination through Leaves and Grounds: Tasseography and CoffeomancyIn the world of divination, there are practices that have stood the test of time, each offering its own unique window into the hidden realms of the future and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Tasseography, the art of reading tea leaves, and its close cousin, coffeomancy, the art…Tasseography5 min readTasseography5 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Sep 20Member-onlyFinding Your Witchcraft CommunityFinding your tribe of like-minded souls is an important part of our magickal journey, so let’s explore the magick of connections and creating your sacred space. The Importance of a Sacred Space In the world of witchcraft, having a sacred space is like having a cozy corner for your soul. It’s usually a physical area in…Witches2 min readWitches2 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Aug 25Member-onlyCrafting Your Unique Path: A Journey into Personalized PracticeEmbarking on your unique path of self-discovery and witchcraft is a significant step in your journey, and you’re already taking those initial steps toward building a practice that’s uniquely yours. As you journey further down this road ahead of you, seeking knowledge and understanding, you may find yourself contemplating the…Spells3 min readSpells3 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Dec 4, 2021Member-onlyGetting Started with Ceromancy: Divination with WaxWhile candles are an essential part of any witch’s magickal toolkit, modern witches often forget or overlook one particular use for candles. Ceromancy, or performing divination with candle wax, is a long-practiced form of fortune-telling by reading the wax both during and after the candle is burned. Selecting Your Candle When selecting a…Ceromancy3 min readCeromancy3 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Oct 31, 2021Member-onlySamhain and the Cycle of Life, Death, and RebirthSamhain happens during the time of the year where we celebrate the end of the warmer, lighter season and head into the cooler, darker one. Leaves start to die and fall from the trees, the days get shorter, and the nights get longer. With all of this change comes more…Samhain2 min readSamhain2 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Oct 26, 2021Member-onlyWorking With Thresholds of PowerNo matter what style of home you live in, you have access to your home’s “thresholds of power.” These thresholds mark spaces of the “in-between” boundaries. Because of this, they are also considered liminal. Many witches like to protect these thresholds from unwanted beings or energy. Common Thresholds Common thresholds of power…Witch2 min readWitch2 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Sep 4, 2021Member-onlyHow to Celebrate the Season of the Hearth and the HomeTwo days a year, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight and darkness. This is because the earth is tilted at a right angle to the sun, and the sun is directly over the equator. In Latin, the word equinox translates to “equal night.” The Autumn…Mabon3 min readMabon3 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Aug 10, 2021Member-onlyIs it Lammas or Lughnasadh?How and Why Witches and Wiccans Honor the First Harvest Holiday On August 1st, many Witches and Wiccans across the Northern Hemisphere celebrated the first harvest sabbat of Lughnasadh (also known as Lammas.) …Lammas3 min readLammas3 min read
Published inContemporary Witchcraft·Aug 9, 2021Member-onlyCosmic WitchcraftThe Magick of Celestial Movements A cosmic witch is a practitioner of magic who uses celestial bodies and movements as well as their specific energies while working their craft. …Astrology3 min readAstrology3 min read