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A spirit-filled Samhain

Posted on by Angela in Sabbats & Celebration, Spirit Work, Tips & Advice

It's Samhain season! September through November is my absolute favorite time of the year, and a large part of that is due to the thinning of the veil, the darkening of the days, and the ease with which we can connect and communicate with the other worlds. I've been talking a lot about connecting with spirits and other Samhain season activities over on TikTok. There are so many people - witches and muggles alike - that feel the call to reach out to ancestors and spirits during this time, but are lost on how to do it, and how to do it safely.

6 Herbs For Protection & Cleansing that aren’t white sage

Posted on by Angela in Magickal Herbalism

Plants have energy and vibration, but plants also have a spirit, a personality, and a tendency to prefer certain types of working. While White Sage is good for what it does, it doesn't do everything! And honestly, there are some plants that do what it does better, too.

Celebrating Lughnasadh & Lammas

Posted on by Angela in Sabbats & Celebration

Lughnasadh is Sunday for my Northern Hemisphere friends! It’s the start of the harvest season and the first of the three festivals on the Wheel of the Year. Lughnasadh marks the first signs of summer fading into autumn, and I don’t know about you, but I’m mighty excited to see the wheel turn! Watch to learn a bit about the sabbat and how to celebrate, or scroll down to read more.

Spontaneous Solstice

Posted on by Angela in Making Magick, Raising Witches, Sabbats & Celebration

Tonight, as the sun sets and darkness sets in, we do not quiet. Tonight is celebration and sacred fire. Tomorrow, as the sun rises and the light returns in full, we shall revel in the bright energy and know that even when times get dark, the light will always return. Happy Summer Solstice, northern hemisphere! … Continue reading Spontaneous Solstice →

Me & the Petunias: Ancestral Magick and Appropriation

Posted on by Angela in Thoughts

One of the most powerful forms of magick we can practice is ancestral magick. Using the people, places, and traditions of those family who came before us to inform and power our craft is a way to tie us more closely to the work. It’s incredibly meaningful to be able to choose what to believe, … Continue reading Me & the Petunias: Ancestral Magick and Appropriation →

Moon Oracle – 06/07/18

Posted on by Angela in Moon Oracle

Moon Stats: Last Quarter in Pisces - 19th Mansion "Two Roads" As the moon grows dark in the sky, so do the situations around us. Everything is fluid, changing, and confusing. When we fall in the sea, submerged in dark murky waters, it can be easy to get lost. Disoriented. Cold. But now is when … Continue reading Moon Oracle – 06/07/18 →

Old World Witchery for the 21st Century

Posted on by Angela in Thoughts

Magick holds an interesting place in our culture right now. To be a witch, to claim the title, to walk a Pagan path, or to practice the magickal arts are all still fringe activities that label the person an outsider, a weirdo. Yet the actual practices of the witch - crystals, herbs, tarot cards, meditation, … Continue reading Old World Witchery for the 21st Century →

Illuminating the Shadow: New Moon in Libra – October 2017

Posted on by Angela in Lunar Cycles

Moon in Libra is all about relationships. Examine how the relationships in our lives create our reality and influence who we are and where we're going. Moon is “peregrine” which means in exile - we can feel like we're wandering, have no home or solid base. Root work is important now, and so is ancestor … Continue reading Illuminating the Shadow: New Moon in Libra – October 2017 →

Reaping the Harvest: Full Moon in Aries – October 2017

Posted on by Angela in Lunar Cycles

The Harvest Moon is high spirited, high energy, and emotional. It imbues a certain independence in those it affects, which manifests as a desire to do all the things and take charge. Now is the time to call upon the moon for warrior strength and wise guidance pushing forward. Spontaneity and an emotional impatience may … Continue reading Reaping the Harvest: Full Moon in Aries – October 2017 →