Incense: The New Anti-Depressant
Photo by Eladesor; creative commons license Certain types of incense make me feel calmer, others put me in the mood for loving, and some just remind me of the serenity and sacredness of home. …
The High Priestess Speaks of Initiation…. (Shhhhhh)
Photo: Lorna (Third Degree High Priestess) and WolfFire (First Degree Priest) For four or more years I had potential students come to me, asking me to teach them, to Initiate them into my sacred path. …
I Curse Your Name: the Blackest of Magicks
Theatrical photo by arbron; creative commons license I have a house full of company this summer, but it’s oh-so-pleasant and has settled into a nice pattern of incense wafting upward from the countertop, couscous on…
Giveaway Time! Let’s Celebrate Taurus
As the Sun moves into Taurus 20 April, it’s time to celebrate with a give-a-way. Why? Well, because CELEBRATE EVERYTHING is my personal theme for this year and if you look, it’s not hard to…
Are You a White Witch?
 Photo by Est Bleu2007 Some Witches like to explain that they practice only “white” magick. This is probably their way of assuring you that they don’t cast “evil spells” or try to manipulate…
Is There a Witch Next Door?
Photo by Sashala Quite possibly. And the truth is, you may never know. Because followers of Nature Religions are still persecuted–yes, even in places that tout freedom of religion–many cannot afford to come…
A Witch by Any Other Name
Photo by joana joana A witch by any other name…would smell as sweet? On this site, you’ll often see us use certain terms interchangeably –Witch, Wiccan, and Pagan, for example–based on staff…
Christian Witches: Caught in the Middle?
Is there such a thing as a Christian witch? The answer for most Christians is an unyielding “No!” The answer for most pagans is equally firm. “No!” But for a select group of…
