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Holidays and Celebrations | Journal | Meditation and Energy Working | Sabbats | Sacred Space | Self-CareStep past 101 seasonal primers this Fall Equinox. Discover how Mabon, Hebbian learning, and sacral energy intersect to help you evaluate your harvest, respect physical limits, and bring your life into true balance. Continue Reading “The Autumn Equinox:Reflections on Finding Balance”
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Stones of the Silent Earth: Grounding for the Dark Moon
Here, in rural Eastern Oregon, the night before the New Moon has a specific kind of silence. The mountains are still capped in white, the ground is a mix of frost and spring mud, and the wind carries a thin, sharp bite. Spring has arrived, but it still snowed today. … Continue Reading “Stones of the Silent Earth: Grounding for the Dark Moon”
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Taking Stock of the Soul: Why a Physical Overhaul is Peak Sympathetic Magic
We often talk about spring cleaning as a domestic necessity, but for the practitioner, it is one of the most potent acts of sympathetic magic available to us. As we transition out of the dormant, introspective energy of winter, we often find ourselves surrounded by “clutter”—both the physical kind gathering … Continue Reading “Taking Stock of the Soul: Why a Physical Overhaul is Peak Sympathetic Magic”
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Sacred Space
What is Sacred Space?
“Sacred space” is a concept found in cultures and spiritual traditions worldwide, referring to a place or area that is set apart from the ordinary and is considered holy, consecrated, or hallowed. It is a location where people feel a connection to something greater than themselves, … Continue Reading “Sacred Space”
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How Do You Create a Ritual?
What is a Ritual
A ritual is a more formalized form of raising and directing your magical energy. It is often seen in ceremonial magic, and has been included in many Wiccan traditions. Since a lot of witches, whether through in person training, or through the available literature have been … Continue Reading “How Do You Create a Ritual?”
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House Cleansing and Blessing
Cleaning Your House
The first step to cleansing your home is going to be to physically clean the house, as well as you can. Some people can keep a spotless house. Some people barely have the spoons to make it through their day. Do what you can. Sometimes, just doing … Continue Reading “House Cleansing and Blessing”
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Working with the Elements
First of all, let me start be saying that this is not a required practice. I learned this during my time practicing as a Wiccan. It ultimately came from traditions labeled as “High Magick” or “Ritual Magic” and can be a very formal practice. I am no longer Wiccan, and … Continue Reading “Working with the Elements”
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Signal Boost: Reclaiming Magic, Music, Chants & More!
Elements Chants
One of my favorite things from attending festivals has always been learning new music and chants. It’s the best way to share and learn new music. Also, music has a wonderful way of transporting you to another time and place, or to another space.
Raising Energy to Power … Continue Reading “Signal Boost: Reclaiming Magic, Music, Chants & More!”
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Rethinking the Watchtowers
or ’13 Reasons Air should be in the North’
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by Mike Nichols
copyright 1989 by Mike Nichols
(fondly dedicated to Kathy Whitworth)INTRODUCTION
It all started 20 years ago. I was 16 years old then, and a recent initiate to the religion of Wicca. Like most neophytes, I was … Continue Reading “Rethinking the Watchtowers”

