I am someone who is generally very aware of what’s going on within my own heart, body, and mind — in fact, the intention of maintaining this awareness is a key part of my spiritual practice. That doesn’t mean I’m…
How to Start Practicing Norse Paganism
So, you have been called to the path of the Old Norse religion. Welcome! Should you accept the call to walk this path — the path of Norse Paganism — it will lead you on a journey of deep personal…
What Is Animistic Witchcraft?
Curious about animistic witchcraft? Wondering how animism plays a role in spells, rituals, and other magic? Animism is the core of my magical and spiritual practices; everything I do as a witch and pagan is rooted in this foundational worldview….
Meeting An Cailleach on the Beara Peninsula
As our boat sped across the glasslike surface of the water, away from the safety of the harbor and out toward the rocky, wild islands in the distance, tears formed in my eyes. And they did not stop forming. My…
Book Review: Consorting with Spirits by Jason Miller
Consorting with Spirits ranks among the top books I read in 2022. It does what every good book of its genre should do: it challenged my preconceived notions, expanded my thinking, and taught me new skills that I have been…
The Witch Hunts & Antisemitism: An Often Overlooked History
Unholy gatherings, conical hats, ritual sacrifice, consorting with demons — to anyone familiar with depictions of witches in the medieval and early modern eras, these themes will be quite familiar. And yet, how much do we really know about where these…
Words for New Witches
So, you feel called to the craft…now what comes next? How should you go about exploring this newly awakened part of yourself? What should you read, study, practice? When will you know if you are ready to claim the title…
Book Review: The Book of Spells by Ella Harrison
The Book of Spells by Ella Harrison is one of those books that feels like magic in my hands, thanks to both the beautiful illustrations and the witchy wisdom contained within. Ella’s approach to witchcraft is very similar to my own,…
Walking Between the Worlds: Pagan Trance Journeying
It is known by many names: trance journeying, shamanic journeying, hedge crossing, hedge riding, spirit flight, astral projection. Yet each of these phrases refers to the same foundational practice: entering an altered state of consciousness or “trance state” with the…
Answering the Call of the Old Ways
Do you feel called to the old ways? You are not alone; there are so very many of us who feel that same magnetic pull towards the ancestral ways of connecting with the Earth, with the gods, with the spirits,…
Bedroom Magic: Spells for Sleep, Dreams, Romance & Intimacy
Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your home. It is the place where you relax, sleep, get ready for the day, and enjoy “intimate” time (either solo or with a partner). It’s also a wonderful place…
Reflections from Uragh Stone Circle, Ireland
The Uragh Stone Circle is perhaps the most mystical place I have ever visited. Nestled within the rugged landscape of the Beara Peninsula, Uragh Stone Circle sits on a hill overlooking Lough Inchiquin, surrounded by mountains with waterfalls thundering down…
