It took us a year, but we finally got around to a house cleansing and blessing of our new home, and decided to throw in a witch bottle for good measure! It was the first time I did a witch bottle, but I think we did ok. We used local West Coast sage to cleanseContinue reading “House Blessing and Witch Bottle”
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The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition
The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition by Dianne Sylvan The Circle Within is your guide to creating a personal spiritual practice for daily life. The first section is a thoughtful examination of Wiccan ethics and philosophy that explores how to truly live Wicca. The second section includes devotional prayers and rituals that provide inspirationContinue reading “The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition”
Prayer Before Work
I have been reading a few books lately, such as Deborah Blake’s Everyday Witchcraft and more recently Dianne Sylvan’s The Circle Within, that discuss how to build a daily practice. I have been inspired and have introduced many of these concepts in my daily life. One of which is a prayer before starting my workContinue reading “Prayer Before Work”
Beltane and Flower Moon 2020
This past Beltane I shared an online ritual with my coven, which definitely has its unique quirks, but it was nice to connect with everyone. Afterwards we had a fire outside and enjoyed the warm air and gentle rain. I even jumped over the fire for good luck – or at least tried 😉 ForContinue reading “Beltane and Flower Moon 2020”
Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World
Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World by Deborah Blake Walk your personal Pagan path with grace and wisdom, integrating a spiritual practice into your life in just a few minutes per week. Simple, fun, and easy to follow, Everyday Witchcraft shows that, no matter how busy or hectic life is, even small actsContinue reading “Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World”
Pagan in the City
Many pagans live in bustling cities and manicured suburbs, far away from untamed nature and rural farming communities. This is either by choice or because of other constraints, such as their job or family. But just because one doesn’t live in a dense forest surrounded by native plants and wild animals, or live on a homesteadContinue reading “Pagan in the City”
The Broom Closet
One of the major discussions among Pagan groups is whether or not to be in ‘the broom closet’. This is reference to a person being open about their Pagan beliefs to others, including their friends, family, co-workers, or the general public. It’s a touchy subject, which many Pagans have strong opinions about. Coming out ofContinue reading “The Broom Closet”
Daily Wicca
While a witch’s life might be full of Sabbats and Esbats, one might have trouble finding the magic in everyday life. However there are some things you can do daily to assist your spiritual growth and connection to Wicca. A few minutes a day can help build upon existing knowledge and create a deeper connectionContinue reading “Daily Wicca”
Wicca 101 Books
I believe it was Scott Cunningham that encouraged new witches to read everything they can get their hands on when first exploring the Craft. I agree with this wholeheartedly! There is a multitude of ‘Wicca 101’ books on the market, and it can seem daunting to sift through them and choose which ones to read.Continue reading “Wicca 101 Books”
The Goddess Is In The Details
“The Goddess Is in the Details: Wisdom for the Everyday Witch” (Deborah Blake) From the hearth to the altar, make magic in every moment. Being a Witch isn’t limited to casting a spell under the full moon or consecrating a ritual circle. Whether you’re calling the Goddess or doing the dishes, your wonderfully witchy waysContinue reading “The Goddess Is In The Details”
West Coast Pagan 