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By: Paxton Suggs Before we begin: two truths. First, outside of Abrahamic traditions (and the traditions that informed them), no other major faith traditions support forever-hell. There are all sorts of nasty trials and punishments awaiting you once you pass through the open maw of the Earth to enter into the Olmec afterworld; the Naraka of Buddhist and Hindu faiths are certainly to be afeared; the journey through Duat to have your heart weighed against a feather by Osiris is

When asked to imagine Norse Paganism many turn to image of Odínn with his ravens alongside his mighty son Thor and the trickster Loki, but alongside these popular figures there also exists another fairly well known being in this pantheon- the goddess Freya. Freya ( sometimes spelled Freyja) is the norse goddess of love, fertility, war, beauty, and the patroness of seiðr- a type of norse magic system that both told and influenced the future. Her name literally means " lady ,"

For January's free spell we will be doing a unique ritual to make use of this liminal tide of now and then, to elevate us from one previous state and to see what may come into our future. If you cannot perform this spell on new years' eve exactly then you can simply repurpose it for whenever you experience a transitional state of being- good examples often include either on or near the solstices or your birthday, but not the equinoxes as they are specifically days of equal po

Today we will be discussing about a unique figure within the African derived religion of Santeria, Chango- orisha (or power) of thunder, lightning, fire, and justice. Much like with the Elegua article that I wrote earlier this year he is a complex figure in these systems of ATR (African traditonal religions) and is also assiocated with the christian Saint Barbara. So let's look into both and understand their origins, functions, and how they could be applied to our own lives!

For this free spell for the month of December we'll love to introduce a creative and witchy way to bring into your home blessings on the longest night of the year, the christingle! A christingle is essentially an upgraded pomander in the sense of it usually having a candle in the middle of it. This tradition originates from many christian denominations for either the celebration of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany- with the candle said to symbolize the birth of christ as the l

Besides mojo bags and zombies, voodoo dolls are among some of the most iconic items from the African derived religion of Haitian Voodou. But despite not being a major part of the religion voodoo dolls have conjured the image of control and domination against ones adversities, delivering them punishment by supernatural means. But what really are voodoo dolls and what's truth versus the common misconceptions behind this staple conjure item? As I've mentioned voodoo dolls come f

This spell is meant to be used with Apollo, who on the surface may seem like a one dimensional god of the sun- but the ancient Greeks were very observant in their surroundings, which would later influence the various roles of their gods. It is a fact that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, but spiritually what do these directions represent?- birth in the east and rest in the west. This is actually why even today many gravestones will be positioned with the settin

Santa Muerte, a figure whose name conjures images of narco-cartels in real life and in media like Breaking Bad, she alone has easily become one of the most recognizable and controversial figures in religion/spirituality today. But why is she so taboo in many communities and how despite being death itself is beloved by millions? In this monthly article I will like to cover her origins, functions, and how such jarring symbol of death can be so useful nowadays. The Origins of ou

Toil and boil, by the cauldron side...... For this auspicious month of October we’ve cultivated a unique spell to take advantage of the...

By Stephanie M. The crossroads in life will always make you choose to go the easy or hard route, but there nothing wrong with standing...

My favorite modern depiction of Lilith, illustrated by Wayne Barlow. Amongst the blossoming pantheon that is new age spiritualism/...

A historic example of the magick that lays before you~ As the wheel of the year turns we find ourselves at a point of the year that is...

By: Antonio Garcia and Margie Blackwell When foraging in the great outdoors it's important to note that although they may seem like ideal...

Written by Stephanie M. From time immemorial, people have been captivated by their reflections- no better example of this would be that...

Written by A.C Aldag, author of Common Magick A starry eyed apprentice gazes at the silent lesson being told by the wise woman. What is...

The sturgeon is the largest fresh water fish in all of the Great Lakes and has virtually remained unchanged for millions of years, they...

When crossing beyond the hedge you not only expose yourself to its flora and fauna, but also to its presence. When traversing the woods...

Written by: Stephanie M, a priestess of Hecate and local devotee of Circe. Casting spells with her dogs out! You’ve probably heard the...

Although some might be under the impression that Midsummer is connected with the element of fire, as some of the main themes like the sun...

Although we usually release a monthly blog post about different saints and deities, today we will instead be covering a being who is both...