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The moon has always been our most ancient guide. Throughout history, the moon has been used as a calendar and timekeeper to mark planting, harvesting, resting, and celebrating everything in our days. Today, we still tap into the energy of the lunar phases to manifest and create our best lives, as I outline in my book, Manifesting by the Moon: A Guide to Lunar Magic. Through ritual and spellwork, modern-day witches use the same techniques that were harnessed so long ago. One facet of any practice, and especially a lunar practice, is what we put into our bodies. Since we are mostly made up of water, we can easily feel the pull of the moon's phases if we open to this energy. We can also ...
The word Spirit can mean so many things. We have a Spirit, there is Spirit, we can connect to and with Spirit. But what the heck is Spirit? For the context of this conversation, I am referring to Spirit as an element of magic. The element of Spirit is sometimes called the fifth element (with the other classic magical elements being Earth, Air, Fire, and Water). In a modern witchcraft perspective, the four classic elements are often honored or acknowledged in ritual, but not all traditions honor Spirit. However, in a way, Spirit is the most important of the magical elements. Spirit is what holds the world together. It is the glue of the Universe. Nothing can exist without ...
Imbolc sees the first stirrings of spring. Translated as "ewe's milk," this is the time when lambs are born, early flowers such as snowdrops and crocuses bloom, and ice and snow melt under the heat of days that grow longer. Brigid, the Irish goddess turned Catholic saint, is associated with this sabbat. Her focus on fertility and life speaks to the promise of hope that Imbolc brings. Spiral Incense HolderThe spiral is one of the most enduring images associated with Imbolc. The Wheel of the Year continues to spin, revealing the seasons in their time. And Imbolc sees the continuation of this spiral as winter's hold begins to break, heralding the return of spring. This craft uses the ...
Witchcraft is many things. It is a source of power. It can be used for self-development. It is a belief system that informs many aspects of our lives, from what we eat, how we live, and even our politics. But more than anything else, witchcraft is personal. You can follow the same path as hundreds of other witches, but your practice will be different in various ways. From the way you cast your spells, to what components you use, to how you approach your magic; all of this is determined by you. So, how do you make your practice personal and relevant to you? In my book, A Witch Is: 13 Keys of Witchcraft, I set out thirteen qualities that I believe all witches have. These personal traits ...
