Step into the enchanting world of the arcane with the latest Curated Witch. Delve into the nuances of pagan words often misused and misunderstood, unravel the mysteries of Yule and the long dark hours of the Winter solstice, and explore the intriguing question: Did Byzantine Christian Icons Conceal Pagan Gods? Learn the ancient art of hedge witchery to navigate the winter season, and uncover the fascinating origin of black cats in superstition and witchcraft. Dive into Greek

In today's post Spiritual Practices Tarot Witches & Witchcraft Miscellaneous Click on the titles to read the articles. As an author, the following article is near and dear to my heart. Like Mankey, I don't count on my book sales to support myself, but I have invested a lot of time and money in producing books. Thieving Witches: Book Piracy is Theft by Jason Mankey Nothing like starting your day and seeing this sort of message on Reddit: “Hey everyone! I have been desperately

In my on-going attempt at being more organized in all aspects of my life, I brought a little organization here by putting like articles together. This post covers: Tarot : All things Tarot, such as history of Tarot, how-to articles, and Tarot fashion. Witches : All things related to witchcraft, including witch history, witch trials, witch books, witch movies and tv shows, and general articles about witches. Paganism: Spiritual practices, dressing like a pagan, or pagan politi

Click on the titles to read the articles. SAMHAIN In New Jersey, Wiccan Children Are Officially Excused from School on Halloween Did you know Halloween is an officially recognized religious holiday in New Jersey? That’s right, if your kid misses school on Halloween, it’s an excused absence according to the New Jersey Department of Education. The State Board of Education has formalized guidelines concerning student absences due to religious holidays for 2023 and Halloween, or

Click on the titles to read the articles. Philly witches cast spells, bless mead, and can’t resist the pull of the full moon Rue Gregory gives a blessing during the full moon ritual. Heather Khalifa / Staff Photographer “Boom, witches everywhere,” a third-generation witch declared. The witches circled an altar in the shadow of Clark Park’s sycamores last month, orange street light illuminating their black hats and robes. “By the anointing with this sacred oil, may your spirit

Click on the titles to read the articles. Why Were So Many Women Accused Of Witchcraft? Maybe Because Of Their Jobs Women's occupations put them in a uniquely risky position when it came to being suspected of magical malfeasance. Image credit: Wellcome Collection (public domain) Between plagues, wars, and freakishly cold weather, the early modern period was not the best time to be a human in England. For women in particular, there was another ever-present threat to contend w