Tag: Witchcraft
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Intention IS the Witchcraft: Why Big and Small Rituals Both Matter
Witches are often encouraged to “find their path” — kitchen witch, ritual witch, folk witch, green witch, solitary practitioner, coven member, ceremonial magician, intuitive witch, hearth witch, and so on. These labels can be helpful, but they can also create the illusion that once you choose a lane, you’re meant to stay in it forever.…
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Trusting Yourself: The Witch’s First and Lifelong Lesson
I’ve been thinking a lot this week about trust — not the kind we place in other people, but the kind we’re supposed to place in ourselves. And if I’m being honest, it’s the kind I’ve struggled with the most these past few days. As I mentioned in my last post, I had a rather…
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A Small Delay, A Big Reminder
My friends, I want to acknowledge that I missed yesterday’s usual Monday post. A family emergency pulled me away, and while I won’t go into the details, I didn’t want to let the silence pass without a word. Thank you for your patience and understanding. What’s interesting is that this came right on the heels…
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Imbolc: The Quiet Return of Light
Imbolc is often described as the first whisper of spring, but it’s more than a seasonal marker. It’s a shift in the soul — a subtle awakening that reminds us that even in the coldest months, something within us is stirring, stretching, preparing to rise. If Samhain is the descent and Yule is the stillness,…
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Brigid the Healer: Fire, Wells, and the Art of Mending
As we discussed last week, Brigid is complex, with multiple aspects. We explored her as the crafter — the one who provides fertile ground for birthing new projects and creative sparks. This week, I’d like to speak to her healing aspect: the part of her that is supportive, nurturing, and profoundly human. Life is as…
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Imbolc Approaches
This week we focus on Brigid as Crafter at the Forge, the aspect of fertility and new beginnings. Imbolc is a time of intention‑setting: starting a project, joining a coven, or stepping into a new chapter of life.
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January’s Threshold of Renewal and Liminal Power
Is January 1st the “real” New Year? You may have seen social media posts questioning whether January 1st is truly the New Year. Let’s discuss.
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Welcome to 2026: The Year of the Witch!
As 2026 begins a new Universal Year 1 cycle, it signifies rebirth and opportunity for witches to innovate and strengthen their communities. Emphasizing visibility, sustainability, and ethical practices, the era encourages mutual aid and experimentation. Witches are invited to share their craft collectively while nurturing enduring traditions, fostering growth and resilience.
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Carrying the Light Forward
Each Yule brings us back to the same place, but wiser, deeper, more ourselves. It gives us new insight that can help light our path for the coming year as we become the witches we want to be.
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Yule for the Baby Witch
Most modern witches celebrate Yule in ways so ingrained in society that few even notice: decorating with evergreens, holly, mistletoe, pinecones, and oranges; gathering for feasts; exchanging gifts; and making merry. The difference is that witches understand the deeper meaning—these symbols remind us that life endures, even through winter or death, and that every ending…