This is my working definition of Divination: The magical art of discovering the unknown by interpreting random patterns or symbols through the use of tools such as clouds, tarot cards, flames, pendulums, runes and smoke. Like everything else, there are different interpretations and beliefs as to what or whom you are contacting or connecting with … More “D” Is For Divination
My definition for a Book of Shadows is: A book kept by an individual Witch or a coven of Witches that holds the rites and traditions of that Witch or coven. These books are highly personal, often including spells, chants, incantations, prayers, rituals, and other ritual records. Modern Witches may choose to use the computer and … More “B” Is For Book of Shadows
There is a phrase that I learned when I was in high school. I’m fairly certain it was introduced to me through one of my teachers, but I can’t say which one exactly. It is: Preventative maintenance is better than crisis management. Yes. Yes, it is. But there are times when the world breaks down, … More Handling Life’s Problems with Witchcraft
I don’t have children of my own. I don’t really know if I ever will. But I do know that if that ever happens, I fully intend to raise them as Witches. *Gasp* I am a member of many Pagan websites, Facebook groups, and message boards. One of the ideas that has always been a common … More Raising Witches
I think I am going to start a series on my blog (if I can remember to do it on a regular basis — that’s always iffy) about how to do things and how not to do things. I will start with this one: How to approach a coven/grove/circle when you are interested in joining. … More How to approach a when asking to join a group
I am a Gemini. Actually, I’m a double Gemini. In layman’s terms, this means that both my sun sign and my rising sign (also called ‘ascendant’) are both Gemini. When this happens in a chart, it increases the overall influence of the Gemini traits in a person. Some of the more commonly known traits … More Eclectic Craft vs. Traditional Craft
Solitaires v. Covens Part One: Effective Solitary Practice One of the most common questions that people have when coming into the magical religions is “How do I find a group to practice with?” Well, the first thing is to figure out what type of a group you are looking for, because there are many different … More Solitaires v. Covens Part Two: Finding a Group
Solitaires v. Covens Part Two: Finding a Group People (with the occasional hermit as an exception) are group-oriented. We seek out connection and conversation with others, especially with others that we can really relate to. Yes, everyone has always heard the old adage “opposites attract” and while it’s important that you and those you associate … More Solitaires v. Covens Part One: Effective Solitary Practice
Many times, when people are seeking information about becoming or being a High Priest/ess, they would more accurately be described as Ritual Facilitator. More information on that can be found here — How to Facilitate a Public Ritual A Priest/ess or High Priest/ess will often function as a ritual facilitator, but a ritual facilitator might … More My path to being a High Priestess
Over the years, I have been asked various questions about practicing magic. The questions come from people of different backgrounds and levels of experience. Some seem to have been inspired by pop culture imagery more than practical magical use, and some come in from different areas of personal morals or ethics. So I have decided … More Questions about magic
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