There’s More Than One Kind of Witch When someone hears the word witch, they might picture a pointy hat, a bubbling cauldron and a black cat looking mildly judgmental. Thankfully, modern witchcraft is considerably more interesting – and there’s no one-size-fits-all witch. Witchcraft is a wonderfully individual practice, and over time, witches have developed different […]
Are Witches Pagan? Well… It Depends! One of the questions witches get asked sooner or later is: “Are witches Pagan?” The short answer is: some are, and some aren’t. Paganism is a broad term covering many different spiritual and religious paths. Wicca, Druidry, Heathenry and various modern traditions inspired by ancient religions can all fall
Your Pet Isn’t Your Familiar One of the things people often think about witches is whether or not their pet is their familiar. And the short answer is: not necessarily! I love my animals dearly, but a familiar and a pet are two very different things. Traditionally, a familiar was believed to be a supernatural
. Why Didn’t My Spell Work? (Or Did It?) If every spell worked exactly the way we imagined – and exactly when we imagined – we’d all be finding perfect parking spots, winning raffles, and discovering forgotten chocolate bars in the pantry on command. As wonderful as that sounds, magic tends to have a personality
How Do Spells and Blessings Actually Work? A Peek Behind the Magical Curtain If you’ve ever wondered what happens after you light the candle, say the words, wave the wand (or wooden spoon – we don’t judge), and send a spell out into the universe, you’re not alone. While every magical tradition has its own
Tarot Cards: A Little Magic in a Deck of Cards Tarot cards have a reputation for being mysterious, magical, and perhaps a little intimidating. You may have seen a tarot reader dramatically lay out a series of beautifully illustrated cards and announce your fate with a knowing look. But tarot doesn’t have to be quite
The 20 Ogham Letters: A Woodland Guide to Divination Now that we’ve wandered through the history of Ogham, it’s time to meet the letters themselves! The traditional Ogham alphabet contains 20 primary letters, divided into four groups of five called aicmí (pronounced roughly ECK-mee). Each letter has a name, a sound, and a long history
