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Locked horns graffiti in Toronto, photo by Mary Crandall

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,...
Broom, photo by Daniel Horacio Agostini

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?
Tess Whitehurst

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.
Broom by Rudolf Vlček (flickr)

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.
Merlyn by Ishtaure Dawn

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- Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil by Al Ridenour

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.
Crystal Ball #2 by just.Luc (flickr)

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.
Smoky altar, photo by Bridget Engels

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: The Divine Feminine in Cultural Context

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.
Detail of The Book of Kitchen Witchery by Cerridwen Greenleaf

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.
Summer sun with daisies, photo by Mooganic

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

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.

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Tattoo Tarot, illustrated by Megamunden

Tattoo Tarot