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These articles are on foundational skills to magickal practice. At least, they are in my opinion.
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Meditation 101: Your Guide to the Essentials
Light a candle, close your eyes, and BOOM, you’re meditating, right? Well… maybe. Maybe not. Let’s take a closer look at how, when, and why we should meditate.
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For Seekers: So You Want to Be a Witch?
Let’s tackle some of the common questions that people might have when seeking information on witchcraft — things like “where can I learn more” and “how do I find a coven?”
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Consecrating the Elements: Water, Earth, Air, and Fire
Consecrating the elements is a vital part of Wiccan practice, but the actual methodology predates Wicca by about 500 years. Salt, water, fire, and incense are purified and blessed so they can be properly used…
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Casting Circle: Building the Temple
Casting circle to create sacred space is a vital part of Wiccan practice. Don’t worry, it’s ridiculously easy! We’ll take a look at what it is, how to do it, and more.
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How to Choose a Magickal Name: Your Craft Identity – Part 1
Choosing a magickal name can seem like quite a daunting task, but in this short series of posts, I’ll walk you through how to go about it!
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Herbology 101: Introduction to Magickal Herbs
Plants are such an important field of study in witchcraft that some books on the topic even start out with lofty phrases like “since time immemorial…” or “from the dawn of time as we know…
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How to Choose a Magickal Name: Your Craft Identity – Part 2
In the second part of this series, we’ll get down to the nitty-gritty of where to actually look for inspiration when choosing a name.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Energetic Cleansing – Part 1
Energetic cleansing is a basic skill that every witch or spiritual practitioner should understand. In this series, we’ll examine everything you ever wanted to know about the topic, including when, why, and how to do…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Energetic Cleansing – Part 2
Need to do more woowoo to get rid of the bad juju? Never fear. This guide will tell you even more about energetic cleansing.
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Evoking Deity: Calling Forth the God and Goddess
Working with the energy of deity is one of the primary reasons why we create sacred space. If you’re leaving that out of your ritual, then you’re missing out on a huge potential part of…
Aerik Arkadian 