Review: The Witch Compass
Ian Chambers’ The Witch Compass: Working with the Winds in Traditional Witchcraft is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and practice of traditional witchcraft. It is a comprehensive guide to the ancient art of working with the winds, with a unique focus on the spiritual and [...]
Will You Burn the AI like You Burned the Witch?
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Arthur C. Clarke Futurists and technologists are witches. They speak the barbarous words of coding languages. They bend reality through machines, through software, through algorithm. They do things that most people can't understand -- even fear. The uproar about AI [...]
Review: Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods
Jason Mankey and Astrea Taylor's Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods: History, Insights & Magickal Practice is a must-have book for anyone interested in modern witchcraft and the ancient gods of Greece. It is a brilliant and accessible book for the Modern Witch who wants to explore or deepen [...]
VIRTUES OF THE GODDESS
Virtues and vices have long been associated with their Christian ties, but like so much of the work of the Goddess, part of the path is untangling these outdated associations. Virtues in this case, are qualities, attributes, and expressions we can use to know the Goddess. Merriam-Webster describes virtues [...]
Review: Empty Cauldrons
As much as witches and Pagans may have a strong connection to the natural world, they are still human. Like any other human, they are not immune to the struggles of depression. It can be hard for them to admit to feeling down or overwhelmed, as it may feel [...]
The Theatricality of Magical Ritual
There is nothing quite so magical as being swept up in a beautifully crafted and engaging public ritual. A gathering of Pagans or Witches in a sacred place, with one purpose and intention in mind, usually in a celebratory manner can be visceral and awe inspiring. The best open [...]