The Inked Grimoire
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Full Moon in Gemini- November 27, 2023
The Full Moon in Gemini arrives on November 27th, bringing with it an air of clarity amidst the last few months of eclipse season. -
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. -
New Moon in Scorpio- November 13, 2023
The New Moon in Scorpio arrives on November 13, 2023, to help you dive into yourself a bit more. -
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! -
Full Moon with Lunar Eclipse in Taurus- October 28, 2023
The Full Moon in Taurus arrives on October 28, 2023, and is accompanied by a partial lunar eclipse. This eclipse marks the end of a cycle that began in November of 2021. -
Samhain for the Busy Witch
Samhain occurs on October 31 – the same day as Halloween! The energy of Samhain occurs the week before and the week after October 31, so don’t feel too much pressure to practice your rituals on the date if you’ve got other things going on in your life. -
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra- October 14, 2023
The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra arrives on October 14th to bring you into yourself a bit more. The Solar Eclipse that accompanies this New Moon will heighten the energy and make it very powerful for setting new intentions this month. -
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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Full Moon in Aries- September 29, 2023
The Full Moon in Aries arrives on September 29, 2023, bringing fiery energy and motivation. -
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.
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New Moon in Virgo- September 14, 2023
The New Moon in Virgo arrives on September 14, 2023, bringing some much-needed grounded Earth energy in the midst of retrograde season. -
How to Set Up an Ancestor Altar
As we move toward the thinning of the veil at Samhain, you may feel the urge to connect with your ancestors. From cooking with your ancestors to setting up an ancestor altar, there are many ways to honor those who have come before you. In this post, I’ll discuss setting up an ancestor altar. Your altar can be as elaborate or as simple as you desire.