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What in the Samhain…?
Samhain, which is often mispronounced, is an ancient Celtic holiday that was celebrated from Oct 31 – Nov 1 and marked the transition between light and dark. Today, we kind of like to treat it as a Witch’s New Years Eve and a time to honor our dead.
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Chosen? Or blood? Weekly Recap 10/30/2023
Today’s prompt asks us to describe a family member. This seems apt for the time of year, as Samhain is often a time for remembering lost loved ones. Rather than describe a particular family member, I’ll talk about what the term “chosen family” means to me. That’s a topic that’s been on my mind since…
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The way we Ritual. Weekly Recap 10/23/2023
Photo by Being.the.traveller on Pexels.com What am I most proud of? Well, a lot of things in my life, actually. I’m proud of my music and I’m certainly proud of my writing. For the purposes of answering this question; however, I’m going to limit myself to a topic that has something to do with the…
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Oracle Hekataios, The Dead, and Gender Identity in the Craft – Ep. 4
Oracle Hekataios is the author of Strix Craft and an initiate in multiple traditions, including Alexandrian, Gardnerian, New York Wicca, and the Minoan Brotherhood. In this episode, Oracle and I discuss working with the dead and gender identity within the craft.
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“An’ it harm none…” Haha. Just kidding. Weekly Recap 10/16/2023
These are wilting flowers. They have nothing to do with the rest of the post except for the keyword “wilt.” We’re all familiar with the Wiccan Rede, right? The full version is pretty long, but most people remember the last line: “Eight words the wiccan rede fulfill. An’ it harm none, do what ye will.”…
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Working with the Dead
Death: it’s something that effects us all. It’s one of the defining characteristics of being human. To some degree, it’s what separates us from the gods. And yet, I can flip through several books on Wicca that will barely even broach the subject. Reincarnation? Sure. Cycle of rebirth? Totally. Karma? Of course! The dead? Nope.…
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Isn’t that obvious? Weekly Recap 10/9/2023
What gave it away? Was it, perhaps, the name of my blog? You know, when I was deciding on the official name, I put the most important one first. Music, Myth, and Magick. My interest in music came way before anything else. In fact, it’s my first memory — but I’ll tell you about that…
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Circle Buzz: Why You Need to Ground After Ritual
Your post-ritual habits might just be keeping you up at night. Learn what “circle buzz” is and how to deal with the excess energy in a safe way.
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This. This is it. Weekly Recap 10/2/2023
Writing prompts are pretty hit or miss, right? Don’t worry — thousands of bloggers across the world will still unite in answering a daily question, even it’s a lackluster one. Can you reduce a day to one priority? Not really. Each day usually consists of several, mundane tasks on a long list that has to…
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Know yourself. Weekly Recap 9/25/2023
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “Know thyself” is probably the best piece of advice that any human can receive. This piece of guidance falls under the cornerstone of “To Know.” I’m not saying this is any more important than the other three cornerstones, but it is usually first in the list:…
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Autumn Equinox
Fall is my favorite season. The trees are changing, the scent of fallen leaves is everywhere, and the air is crisp and cool! Autumn Equinox is pretty much Thanksgiving for witches, but it’s so much more than that!
