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Oct 12, 20233 min read

Fox Spirit Familiars: Honoring Kitsune in the Modern Home

In Japanese Shinto myths and Chinese folklore, kitsune are fox spirits possessing magical powers, including shape-shifting, invisibility,...

Oct 11, 20234 min read

Reiki Origins: Mikao Usui and the Birth of a Healing Tradition

Reiki has become a popular energy healing technique across the globe, used for reducing stress, promoting wellness, and treating pain or...

Oct 11, 20234 min read

Ancient Origins: Tracing the Roots of Modern Witchcraft Back to Pagan Times

While forms of witchcraft rose to prominence in the mid-20th century, the practices and beliefs of today's neopagan traditions share...

Oct 6, 20236 min read

Exploring the Revelatory Realm: A History of Dream Analysis Through the Ages

Since ancient times, dreams have held significance as portals to truth and the unconscious realms. Nearly every culture developed a...

Oct 6, 20235 min read

Introduction to Wicca

As a nature-based pagan religion, Wicca arose in the mid-20th century and has gained increasing popularity. Drawing from a blend of...

Oct 4, 20233 min read

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: A History of Magic & Mystery

Among occult societies, few achieved the mystique and influence of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. While only active for a couple...

Oct 3, 20233 min read

Revealing the Mysteries: Doreen Valiente's Witchcraft for Tomorrow

Witcraft for Tomorrow was one of the first books about Craft I ever read. Although my eyebrows raised for some parts of the book, mostly...

Oct 3, 20231 min read

Shamans Versus Witches: Key Differences Between Ancient Traditions

Shamanism and witchcraft invoke images of indigenous spirituality, rituals, and mystical talents. But while the shaman and witch...

Oct 3, 20232 min read

The Druids: Priesthood of the Ancient Celts

Before the ascent of the Roman Empire, a learned order of spiritual leaders, scholars, and advisers served as the philosophical and...

Oct 2, 20232 min read

Honoring the Goddess Through Her Maiden, Mother, Crone Faces

An integral mystical motif within pagan traditions is the trifecta of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Each represents a distinct phase in...

Sep 29, 20234 min read

Cernunnos: The Ancient Celtic Horned God Beckoning Pagans Today

Prominently displayed on pagan altars today is the powerful image of Cernunnos, the mystical horned god from Celtic mythology. While...

Sep 29, 20232 min read

The Gods and Goddesses Calling Pagans and Witches Today

From Isis to Thor, Kali to Brighid, the names and faces of deities worshipped for millennia continue to captivate pagans and witches in...

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Gaia: The Earth Goddess Enthralling Modern Pagans and Witches

In Greek mythology, Gaia is the ancestral mother goddess who emerged from primordial chaos to give birth to the building blocks of...

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Pan's Enduring Mystique: From Greek God to Witchcraft Icon

With the horns and hindquarters of a goat and the muscular torso of a man, the ancient Greek god Pan was an oddity of the Olympian...

Sep 28, 20232 min read

Doreen Valiente: Influential Voice in Modern Witchcraft

If you've read a few occult or witchcraft books, you've probably noticed some are...not great. There are loads of books about spells and...

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Is Smudging With Sage Off-Limits for Those Who Are Not Native Americans?

Smudging is the common name for the Native American practice of burning sacred herbs to produce cleansing smoke. Sage is one of the main...

Sep 27, 20235 min read

Carl Jung’s Influence On Modern Witchcraft

If you’ve read a few books on witchcraft or occultism, you’ve probably come across quite a few comparisons between Carl Jung’s theories...

Sep 27, 20233 min read

The Truth About Aleister Crowley And His Influence On Modern Witchcraft

Aleister Crowley is one of the most polarizing figures in modern occultism. Known for his dramatic persona of “The Great Beast” and...

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