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Supporting Sobriety in Herbalism

Many years ago perched on a damp wooded hillside while mushroom foraging, I was struck with a simple yet profound lesson: Nature’s diversity is its might. Quietly kneeling on a soft bright green moss to closely observe the tiny fruiting body of a loc

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The Basics of Flower Divination

By Ayame StrothersFeb 17, 2023

Flower divination, also known as flower reading or flower scrying, is a form of divination that uses flowers to gain insight into the past, present, or future. Flower divination can take many forms, from meditating on

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Chinese Horoscopes For The Year Of The Wood Snake 2025

We are entering into a year of death and rebirth, a year to make responsible decisions to evolve spiritually, moving away from old ways and habits that no longer serve us well. Among all living creatures, the Snake is the best equipped due to its ma

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Six Signs a Plant Wants to Make Magic with You

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How to Consult an Onion Oracle

From the Midwest to a tiny town in Italy, the tradition of weather-predicting onions lives on.

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Things To Do On Christmas – Alone!

by Aletheia · Updated: Sep 6, 2024 

Christmas time. It’s noisy, materialistic, and socially overwhelming.

Most people plan for it, spend for it, live for it, and dread it all at the same time each year.

In our society, the Christmas ideal is to sit

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Preparing Your Altar for Winter: Seasonal Shifts in Sacred Spaces

As winter approaches, the altar becomes a place of warmth and reflection, offering comfort during the long, cold nights. Shifting your altar to align with the season not only honors the natural cycle but also invites the grounding energy of winter i

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Seasons of Tarot: Yule

 BY  Barbara Moore

 

Every year when I string holiday lights all through the house, I think about what this time of year meant to our ancestors. As the days shortened, lifestyles must certainly have been affected. Nowadays, with electric lights and l

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Witch or Healer? Biddy Early (1798 – 1872)

By Rosemary Rogers, Contributor
August / September 2016

For as long as anyone can remember, herbal medicine offered a cure for the sick and a wellness regime for the healthy. Herbalists seek remedies in nature to create medicines from herbs, plants,

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How to Manifest with Your Period

Learning to manifest with your period might sound a bit different at first, but it’s actually a beautiful way to connect with the natural rhythms of your body. I’ve always felt a pull towards the moon and its phases, and I’ve discovered that syncing

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Modern Witchcraft: When Tradition Meets Technology

 

When I first started exploring witchcraft, the internet was still a very new thing. In fact, technology from back in the 90’s is unrecognizable to entire generations now! Back then, if we wanted to learn about modern witchcraft, we had to rely on

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The Political Landscape of Witches and Witchcraft

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5 Signs You’re Ready to Start Working with a Deity

September 25, 2024

 

Feeling drawn toward working with deities but not sure if you’re ready to dive in? It can feel like a big step, but there are some clear signs that you’re prepared to start this new part of your spiritual journ

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Embracing Darkness: The Magic of the Shortening Days

As the days grow shorter and the nights lengthen, a profound shift in energy occurs. The descent into darkness often brings a sense of quiet reflection, stillness, and introspection. For many witches, this time of year offers a unique opportunity to

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Saining: The Ethical Alternative to Smudging

Having lived in Scotland, and being born to a Scottish Family, I was fortunate to immerse myself in its rich culture and traditions, including the practice of saining. Saining, a traditional Scottish ritual of cleansing and blessing spaces with the b

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A Ritual to Reconnect With Your Ancestors

by  Mallorie Vaudoise

 

Try this ritual to invite connection with and guidance from your ancestors.

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Banishing Evil With Edible Plants

All-natural monster repellent for spooky season might lurk in your kitchen.

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What the Scent of a Witch Revealed About the Ancient World

Antiquity’s perfumed sorceresses still influence ideas about magic today.

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Herbs for LGBTQIA+ Support & Trans Care

We want to raise our voices in allyship with our LGBTQIA+ friends and family members who benefit from the support of herbalism in so many ways. You may have heard us talk about the wise woman tradition (which includes men, and queer folx of all ident

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9 Signs You're a Spiritual Wanderer

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