Winter Solstice is the celebration of the return of the sun. While this is the day with the shortest amount of sunlight from here forward the days will get longer and the sun higher in the sky. Because of this, any food that suggests or invokes the sun is a perfect fit.

If you are building a secure and happy life, rather than looking for bling bling, using principles of prosperity magic can be a good tool.

Some tips from a witch, for communicating with your beloved dead at this time of year.

In the Western world, what does the term ‘white’ actually mean?

Soul cakes, root veggies and more ideas for your ancestor offerings.

Samhain represents the threshold between life and death, and between death and rebirth. Connect with your beloved ancestors who are behind the thin veil.

Pandemic aside, we are actually heading into a regular cold and flu season. Prevention is key! Here’s what this witch has found really works and when to use it.

Ronald Hutton’s book “The Witch” is a must-read for anyone interested in the full range of complexity, variation, and nuance behind the history of witchcraft and the figure of the witch.

Reflections on the Equinox, the fall, the second year of pandemic-living.

So which books should be on every budding tarot reader's bookshelf?

When a spell doesn’t work as expected, it’s still working, and the smart witch will cooperate.

Moth comes in the Fall. Is she harbinger or willing sacrifice for the greater good? What can we learn from her?

I’ve come across a few candidates for my favourite deck but haven’t been satisfied as of yet. The beautiful yet somewhat inaccessible Star Tarot is one of these, oh-so-close decks! Let me tell you about it.

This is the second in a series on Astrology written by queer Vancouver content creator, Jude Goodwin. A cool and easy intro to the houses on your chart.

The full moon around Midsummer is potent. Here’s some correspondences you can work with to make your magic super juicy & some ideas for reconnecting with the spirits of the land, and your highest self.

Designing a food-based ritual of self blessing or family blessing can also be a very accessible way to do magic, even for those who don't usually participate in a formal magical practice. 

Spring is the perfect time to get your energies straight. What better way than a ritual bath?

The evolution of witchcraft into modern day Wicca. Film by Tree Carr.

Beltaine - the sexyest holyday! But not always. It can be just for fires and cattle-blessing and such.

From our shelves: In light of this season of renewal and growing things, for this particular post we’ll just focus on the witches shall we? Yay the witches!