Modern Witches: More Herbal Tea Than Flying Broomsticks: When some people hear the word witch, they picture pointy hats, bubbling cauldrons, black cats, and dramatic cackling under a full moon. While those images can be fun, the reality of modern witchcraft is often much gentler—and far more interesting. Today’s witches are less likely to be […]
Magical Waters: A Witch’s Guide to Rain, Storms, Sun and More Water has a rather impressive résumé in witchcraft. It cleanses, carries, reflects, nourishes, transforms – and, depending on where you found it, it can take on a whole personality of its own. Modern witches often collect or create different kinds of magical water for
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
Ogham Divination: Reading the Wisdom of the Trees If you enjoy the idea of divination with a distinctly Celtic flavour, you may have come across Ogham – pronounced roughly OH-um or OH-gum. Often called the Celtic tree alphabet, Ogham has an air of mystery about it, with its simple lines and notches carved into ancient
Runes: Ancient Symbols with a Modern Twist A rune is more than a letter. It’s a mark that seems to carry a whisper from an older world – one of stone, fire, and hidden meaning. Born as an alphabet in ancient Northern Europe, runes later became linked with magic, divination, and protection, and they still
