The Blood Moon Rises: A Witch’s Guide to the May 15 Total Lunar Eclipse
The Blood Moon Rises: A Witch’s Guide to the May 15 Total Lunar Eclipse Dust off your crystals and clear your altar space—the cosmos is about to put on a show. On the night of May 15, 2022, we aren’t just witnessing any celestial event; we are stepping into the […]
The Witch’s Mirror: Unveiling the Magic of Cat’s Eye
The Witch’s Mirror: Unveiling the Magic of Cat’s Eye Stepping into the world of crystals often feels like walking through a moonlit forest—every stone has a whisper, a shadow, and a secret. But few stones possess the literal “gaze” of the Cat’s Eye. Known scientifically for its chatoyancy (that mesmerizing […]
The Deep Dive: Moon Enters Scorpio
The Deep Dive: Moon Enters Scorpio Saturday, May 14, 2022 Shadow-work at sunrise? Don’t mind if we do. At exactly 5:34 AM, the Moon slipped out of balance-seeking Libra and plunged into the obsidian waters of Scorpio. If you woke up feeling a little more “velvet cloak” and a little […]
The Resilience of the Poppy: Petals, Portals, and Peace
The Resilience of the Poppy: Petals, Portals, and Peace The poppy is far more than a vibrant splash of color in a summer field. For centuries, this delicate yet resilient botanical has stood at the intersection of sleep and memory, life and death, and the hazy veil between worlds. In […]
The Celestial Clock: Christopher Penczak and the Gift of Born Witchy Vibes
The Celestial Clock: Christopher Penczak and the Gift of Born Witchy Vibes May 10, 2022 Today, we turn our gaze toward a modern pioneer of the craft whose influence ripples through every corner of our community. On this day, we celebrate the birth and the profound path of Christopher Penczak, […]
The Kitchen Guardian: The Timeless Magic of Thyme
The Kitchen Guardian: The Timeless Magic of Thyme When we think of the herb garden, few spirits are as reliable and steadfast as Thyme. Low-growing and resilient, this botanical powerhouse has been a staple in the practitioner’s toolkit for centuries. Whether it’s creeping between paving stones or tucked into a […]
Battle of the Wands: Navigating Chaos with Grace
Battle of the Wands: Navigating Chaos with Grace The Five of Wands often lands on the table like a sudden gust of wind in a quiet workspace—disruptive, loud, and momentarily overwhelming. In the traditional imagery, we see five figures waving wooden staffs, appearing to clash in a scramble of competition […]
The Sharp Edge of Ambition: Navigating the Five of Swords
The Sharp Edge of Ambition: Navigating the Five of Swords In the quiet moments after a storm, the air often feels heavy with the scent of ozone and dampened earth. The Five of Swords is that precise atmosphere—the static after a conflict where the dust has settled, but the peace […]
The Echoes of Showa: Embracing Reflection and Resilience
The Echoes of Showa: Embracing Reflection and Resilience As the wheel of the year turns toward the end of April, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of Showa Day (Shōwa no Hi). While this Japanese public holiday officially honors the birthday of Emperor Hirohito and serves as a time […]
Cast a New Spell on Your Career: A Witchy Guide to ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’
Cast a New Spell on Your Career: A Witchy Guide to ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’ The wheel of the year turns, and once again, we find ourselves at the cusp of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Traditionally, this is a day for professional […]
Weaving Tales by Candlelight: Celebrating National Tell a Story Day
Weaving Tales by Candlelight: Celebrating National Tell a Story Day April 27, 2022 The veil is thin tonight, and the air hums with the resonance of voices long past and those yet to be whispered into existence. Today is National Tell a Story Day, a moment to honor the ancient […]
Weaving Magic into the Mundane: A National Pretzel Day Ritual
Weaving Magic into the Mundane: A National Pretzel Day Ritual Today, April 26, 2022, the stars align to celebrate a humble, knotted marvel: the pretzel. While the world grabs these salty twists as a quick snack, we know that in the craft, nothing is ever truly ordinary. Every shape, every […]
The Binding of the Garter: A Midnight Covenant
The Binding of the Garter: A Midnight Covenant On this humid spring eve in the year of our Lord 1348, the air in Windsor is thick with more than just the scent of blooming hawthorn. Within the stone walls of St. George’s Chapel, a new circle has been drawn—one forged […]
The Lyrids: A Celestial Dance of Ancient Fire
The Lyrids: A Celestial Dance of Ancient Fire The night sky is not merely a dark canvas; it is a living, breathing archive of our ancestors’ dreams and a playground for the cosmos. As we approach late April, the universe invites us to turn our gaze upward to witness the […]
Dancing with Stardust: The Lyrids Return
Dancing with Stardust: The Lyrids Return The veil is thin, the air is crisp, and the cosmos is preparing to put on a celestial performance. As we approach the peak of the Lyrids meteor shower on April 22, 2022, it is time to turn our gaze skyward and reconnect with […]