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….
Heal the Witch Wound – Reviewed by Foreword Magazine & Chosen as Book of the Day
“Celeste Larsen’s book encourages witches to embrace their magic and reject the stigmas associated with practicing their craft…full of opportunities for profound healing and growth—an illuminating, gentle, and thought-provoking self-help text for those experiencing many levels of hurt.” Read the…
GIVEAWAY of Heal the Witch Wound
My publisher, Weiser Books, is giving away TEN free copies of Heal the Witch Wound through Goodreads. This giveaway will run from April 7th – May 7th, 2023. Enter now for your chance to win a copy of Heal the Witch…
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…
Announcing My Book: Heal the Witch Wound
Magical friends, I am beyond humbled, honored, and just plain excited to finally share a big secret that I have been keeping since June 2021: I have written a book!!! Heal the Witch Wound: Reclaim Your Magic and Step Into…
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…
Announcing: Paganism & Witchcraft Retreats!
I am over the moon excited to announce that I will be hosting a destination Paganism & Witchcraft Retreat in 2023, and YOU are invited to join me! Here’s some of the magic we’ll be brewing up on this adventure… Witchy…
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,…
