Quick! Get your "Evil" Books Here!
I’m not sure whether to be appalled or amused by the news, but one of Spilled Candy’s long-running books is apparently a bad influence. Here’s the message I received from author Kristin Madden: “When…
Better to Rush Upon this Blade
Beautiful dagger– Photo by inhisgrace; creative commons license  Oh, the power of words! Especially when said in a ritual circle. As my Circle grows, I find it helpful to discuss situations with other High Priests…
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 the…
Big Tip for Manifesting: SOON Is a Bad Word
The key to manifesting? Intriguing photo by ul_Marga, Creative Commons License. So, all you manifesters, here’s a big tip for you. Next time you’re focusing on bringing something to you, don’t ask for it…
Once in a (Scorpio) Blue Moon
Photo by robwallace May 19-20 (depending on your time zone) marks the second Sun-Moon combination of Taurus and Scorpio in a month, and I’m always surprised at how many new readers drop in to…
Meet Us at the Florida Pagan Gathering
Photo of Shannon playing with a garden scepter, by Lorna Tedder Just a reminder to all of our friends in Florida– Shannon, Aislinn, and I will be attending the Florida Pagan Gathering at Camp Ocala for…
Teaching Witchcraft to Christians
  Photo by Ben Northern I am not a person who runs around with eyes glazed over and a phony grin, telling you how “excited” I am about some big project I want to sell you…
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 you…
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…
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…