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…
Book Review: The Witch’s Path by Thorn Mooney
As someone who considers herself to be an “intermediate” practitioner of magic, I am grateful for books like this one: The Witch’s Path by Thorn Mooney. If you are a beginner and looking for a “witchcraft 101” book, this isn’t…
Book Review: The Druidry Handbook & The Druid Magic Handbook
Double whammy book review: The Druidry Handbook and The Druid Magic Handbook, both by John Michael Greer. I picked up both of these books when I became a member of the Ancient Order of Druids in America back in May….
The True History of the Witch Trials: What Sparked the Burning Times
The Burning Times, also known as the Witch Craze, were the period in early modern European history when prosecutions for the crime of witchcraft reached their peak. This was a dark time in history — and a dangerous time to…
What Is the Witch Wound?
“The Witch Wound is a collective, intergenerational, spiritual wound that keeps people afraid of their own magic and power.” – Celeste Larsen, Mage By Moonlight Do you hide your spiritual beliefs and magical practices from others? Do you carry a…
Mabon Ritual for Abundance
Mabon is a pagan festival celebrated on the date of the Autumn Equinox (around September 21 – 24 in the Northern Hemisphere and around March 19 – 21 in the Southern Hemisphere). The traditional themes of Mabon are gratitude, fruitfulness,…
How to Start Working with Household Spirits
“A house is much more than a building. It is a microcosm, a living being with both a body and a soul. It speaks, even if its language is only creaking and cracking noises for the profane.” – Claude Lecouteux, The…
