Tag: Paganism
Racism in magical communities
It seems easy to denounce the legions of white supremacists and neo-Nazis that have lately taken to setting up altars to the Old Gods,...
Not my Burning Times: Witch trials, oppression, and magical identity making
Witch hunts and witch trials are a real part of the historical record, but is invoking them in today’s, modern magical communities helpful?
The Magic of Trees, by Tess Whitehurst
In The Magic of Trees, Tess Whitehurst has provided “a guide to their sacred wisdom and metaphysical properties,” one that we can use to begin exploring their mundane and spiritual gifts.
Secret witch: Magick when you’re stuck in the broom closet
Are you a secret witch? Not everyone can be open with their spiritual practice.. Here are some tips and tricks for covert magick.
Merlin, by Elen Sentier
The Arthurian legends were very influential to me growing up. So when I noticed that Pagan Portals had put out a book on Merlin, I was intrigued
The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas, by Al Ridenour
The mysterious creature, the Krampus, is brought to life in Al Ridenour's The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil.
Scrying: How to get started
Scrying is a combination of divination and meditation that utilizes shiny surfaces in order to gain insight into the movements of the world.
The Morrigan’s magick: Preparing ritual work with the goddess
I call on the Morrigan when I need to fight a personal battle, and to transform challenge into blessings. The Morrigan goes by many names.
The Goddess in America, ed. by Trevor Greenfield
The Goddess in America seeks to illumine how Goddess-affirming people in this “melting pot of nations” have come into relationship with Her.
The Book of Kitchen Witchery, by Cerridwen Greenleaf
The Book of Kitchen Witchery by Cerridwen Greenleaf is a nice book that will hold up well in the kitchen, and make great gift.
Litha: Enjoying a simple summer solstice
The root of Litha is just joy and, in order to properly celebrate it, the best way is to take a few moments to enjoy yourself.
The Witches’ Almanac, Issue 36, Spring 2017-2018
One part traditional almanac and two parts eclectic, topic-spanning information, The Witches' Almanac is a roadmap for Spring 2017-2018 and beyond.