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…
A History of Anti-Abortion Propaganda: Witches, Midwives & Capitalism
Patriarchy. Misogyny. Puritanism. Capitalism. Imperialism. White supremacy. For centuries, these systems have supported those in power in their efforts to control birthing bodies. Abortions have always existed.
The Practice of Showing Up As Your Future Self
Stepping into your power and showing up as your most authentic self isn’t something that happens in a single day, as the result of a single decision. You have to begin before you are ready. You have to show…
Book Review: The Crooked Path by Kelden
The Crooked Path by Kelden (@keldenmercury on Instagram) is hands-down one of my favorite books about witchcraft that has been written in recent years.
I’m Moving to Ireland!
It’s the first new moon of the astrological new year — a time for clean slates and bold new beginnings. And so, this feels like the right time to announce some incredibly exciting news that I have been sitting on…
Book Review: Ásatrú for Beginners by Dr. Mathias Nordvig
Ásatrú for Beginners is exactly what it promises to be: a well-rounded beginner’s guide to modern Norse-based spirituality, known as Ásatrú or Heathenry. The author, Dr. Mathias Nordvig, is a Danish practitioner of Ásatrú who currently lives in the United…
Who Are the Norns in Norse Paganism?
“Thence come the maidens mighty in wisdom Three from the dwelling down ‘neath the tree Urth is one named, Verthandi the next On the wood they scored—and Skuld the third Laws they made there, and life allotted To the sons of men, and set their…
Fear of Being Seen: Why It’s So Scary (& Also the Best Medicine)
Do you carry the fear of being seen? Fear of being authentically seen (and heard) is one of the core symptoms of the spiritual, intergenerational wound known as the Witch Wound.
Book Review: The Witch at the Forest’s Edge
The Witch at The Forest’s Edge by Christine Grace (@awitchbetwixt on Instagram) is a work of pure enchantment. Reading it felt like an initiation into a deeper level of my own magical practice. Each idea presented in this book is supported by…
