The Voice of the Craft: Celebrating Margot Adler
April 16, 2022 |
Welcome back, darling seekers. Today we celebrate the solar return of a woman who didn’t just walk the path—she mapped it for the rest of us.
April 16th marks the birth of Margot Adler (1946–2014), the high priestess of the airwaves and the pen. In a world that often tries to hush the mystical, Margot used her literal and metaphorical voice to ensure that the song of the Earth was heard loud and clear. Whether she was reporting for NPR or leading a ritual in a moonlit grove, she proved that you can be both grounded in reality and soaring in spirit.
Why Margot? The Magickal Breakdown
Margot wasn’t just an author; she was a pioneer who brought Neo-Paganism out of the “broom closet” and into the light of serious discussion.
- The Chronicler of Magick: Her seminal work, Drawing Down the Moon (1979), remains the “gold standard” for understanding modern witchcraft in America. She didn’t just write about it; she traveled, interviewed, and lived it, documenting our community with the precision of a journalist and the heart of a priestess.
- The Bridge Builder: Margot was a master of dualities. She was a New Yorker to her core, a dedicated journalist, and a Wiccan Elder. She showed us that our spirituality doesn’t have to be separate from our “day jobs”—the magick is in how we weave them together.
- A Voice for the Earth: As an environmentalist and activist, Margot’s witchcraft was deeply tied to the physical world. She reminded us that “Earth-based” isn’t just a label; it’s a commitment to protecting the sacred land we walk upon.
A Simple “Drawing Down the Voice” Ritual
In honor of Margot’s birthday, try this ritual to find your own truth and strengthen your connection to the collective.
- Find Your Frequency: Sit quietly and hum a low, steady note. Feel the vibration in your chest and throat.
- Visualize the Connection: Imagine your voice traveling out like radio waves, connecting with the spirits of nature and the voices of ancestors who spoke up for the truth.
- Affirm: Speak (or sing!) these words into the air: “My voice is a bridge. My truth is a light. Like the moon above and the earth below, I speak my magick into being.”
Practical Witch Tip
Margot was the granddaughter of the famous psychologist Alfred Adler. She often spoke about the psychology of ritual—how the symbols and stories we use actually help us heal and grow. Today, take a moment to look at your own altar. What does each item represent to your inner self? Magick is as much about the mind as it is about the spirit.
Correspondence Corner
- Element: Air (Communication/Voice) and Earth (Nature/Rootedness)
- Planet: Mercury (The Messenger) and the Moon
- Best For: Finding your voice, community building, and “Drawing Down” wisdom from the collective.
Stay grounded, keep your frequency clear, and never be afraid to speak your truth.
Stay magical,
Moonzie