The Inked Grimoire
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Living Magickally: A Month-by-Month Guide for a Magick-Filled Year
We witches can’t get enough of our magickal practices! While elaborate rituals have their time and place, magick doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions. We can weave it into every day, week, and month of the year. With that in mind, here’s your guide to living more magickally throughout the year.
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Yule Legends & Traditions from Around the World
Yule is the time when tradition may be the most present in our day-to-day lives. Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, or any of the many other holidays in December, pretty much everywhere you look, there’s some tradition, legend, or myth there. The trees we erect in our homes, the candles we light, and even the recipes we cook from cookbooks passed down from generations help make this time of year truly special. But what about some of the lesser-known traditions and legends? Let’s dive into some of our favorites!
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The Magick of Water & Ritual Baths
There’s something so magickal about the element of water. It flows, cleanses, and washes away what does not serve us. Just like fire, it can create and destroy. And if you’ve ever surrendered to the waves at a beach, you know how powerful it can be. Humans have been tapping into the power of water for centuries, whether as witches using it for cleansing or Eastern medicine practitioners who call on water’s healing powers in a more clinical setting today. Let’s explore the magick of water! -
Cooking and Baking for the Dark Season
The dark season, from Mabon (the Autumn Equinox) to Yule (the Winter Solstice), is the part of the year in the Northern Hemisphere when we receive fewer hours of daylight than other times of the year. The nights are longer, the days colder, and we have a natural desire to hibernate and eat nourishing, filling food. It’s also the perfect time for baking and cooking over a hot stove while it gets chilly outside. So, we thought we'd share some of our favorite recipes for the season! -
Tools for the Herbal Witch
The path of the herbal witch weaves the power of plants into your magickal practice. But just like any skilled herbalist, you need the right tools to cultivate and utilize the potent energy of the plant world. -
Spells and Enchantments 101
Magickal living encompasses all facets of life, from work to relationships, family to abundance. Sometimes, you work with spells; sometimes, you want to enchant a piece of jewelry or protect your car before going on a road trip. But what’s the difference between spells and enchantments? Is there a difference? -
Yule for the Busy Witch
Yule falls on the Winter Solstice and the longest night of the year. The day following Yule, the Sun returns, and the days start to get longer and longer. Here are some of our favorite Busy Witch tips to celebrate Yule this year!
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12 Days of Witchmas
You know the song… “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” but why can’t we give ourselves little magickal gifts for 12 days of Witchmas? Guess what? We totally can! So rather than lords and ladies – and all those dang birds, am I right? – how about 12 magickal practices to create an even more delightful Yule this year? Let’s do it!
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Cozy Witchcraft for Autumn and Winter
With the shortening days and lengthening nights, it’s the perfect time of year to cozy up with some comfy witchcraft – and witchy crafts! Here are some ideas for increasing the magick of the autumn season with your own magickal crafts. -
Mug Magick for Cozy Witchcraft
What is mug magick? Quite simply, it’s any kind of magick you can do with your coffee, tea, or cocoa. What makes mug magick so appealing is that you can work it into your day easily, without having to create an elaborate ritual. Talk about something we busy witches need in our busy lives! -
The Art of Pagan Veiling
Living a magickal life means you’re exposed to more energies than other people – it’s like we become an antenna for good and bad vibes. It also feels like you’re suddenly on the radar for the spiritual world, so a little extra protection always comes in handy. But this is just one reason you might want to veil in your practice and/or everyday life. Once reserved for Abrahamic religions and specific occasions like funerals or weddings – i.e., a bride’s veil – veiling is becoming popular among the magickal and pagan communities.
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Mabon for the Busy Witch
Mabon falls on the Autumn Equinox, and for us witches, it’s an excellent day for practicing gratitude and balancing our energy. It’s also a great time to celebrate what we’ve accomplished this year. Even if you’re a busy witch, you can celebrate this beautiful sabbat and quickly honor your practice. We promise you have time to celebrate! Here are some ideas.
