This is an honor. I'm thrilled to announce that the deck I co-created with Jasmine Becket-Griffith, The Halloween Forever Oracle, is shortlisted for a prestigious CARTA award. If you have a moment, I would be honored if you would vote for it. You can do so here. (Look for The Halloween Forever Oracle in the final category.) Awards like this contribute to the success of my projects, which means a lot to a freelance author like me. Thanks a bunch! Again, here's where you can vote. And if ... continue reading...
5 Little Magical Practices for Midsummer
Here are some fun and simple ways to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Midsummer—also known as the Summer Solstice or Litha—is the sun’s most glorious moment: the longest day and the shortest night of the year. It's one of the most sacred turnings on the Wheel of the Year, when solar magic is at its peak and the world shimmers with golden possibility. But as the sun blazes at full strength, something quietly shifts. The wheel turns. The days, having stretched to their brightest, begin to ... continue reading...
Magical Fashion Ideas for the Next Big Protest
Sparkle and shine for a purpose. I know these historic protests aren't about fashion. They're not about selfies or impressing people or drawing attention to ourselves. They're about democracy, fairness, equality, sustainability, and goddamn common decency. They're about liberty and justice for all. But it's also true that most of us are going to wear clothes to when we protest. And there’s no reason why those clothes shouldn’t be intentional, empowering, and fun. Yes, there are practical ... continue reading...
Magical Summer Cocktails
Choose one of these central magical ingredients and swirl it into a refreshing potent potable, aligned with the summer and the sun. In the northern hemisphere, June is like magical high noon. The sun—our radiant source of life and the blazing heart of our solar system—rises toward its zenith at the Summer Solstice, flooding the world with warmth, energy, and golden possibility. Naturally, magical energies are also reaching their yearly peak. This is a time to celebrate life, gather herbs, ... continue reading...
9 Protection Spells
Powerful protection magic from iconic witch and author Judika Illes. When I was a young witch, I came across Judika Illes's Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, and my life was forever changed. To this day, I admire Judika so much. And while I am writing my own magical books, I refer to her books more than any others. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Encyclopedia of Spirits, Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages - all dogeared and within reach. Her work is truly a treasure, to me and so many ... continue reading...
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