One of my favorite parts of doing fieldwork in geology and paleontology was spending time in the wilderness. As a student who was located in California, that meant spending time out in the desert at all times of the year. Given the extreme temperatures in the Mojave in the late spring and summer, late fall and winter
Over the years I have seen the eyes roll and judgement be cast upon me for how lame a Witch I must be, for not embracing baneful magic. Of course, to be seen as that bad ass Witch that can curse you or bind you on a whim, must be very attractive to those poor
“I’m a magical tool maker.” That’s what I say when people ask me what I do, usually in conversations about hobbies or crafts. It tends to stop things for a moment. My muggle friends or coworkers look at me like I’ve grown a second head. Sometimes they laugh, sometimes they nod politely, unsure whether I’m
On the Ides of Feb, namely February 14th, there was an old pagan forerunner to Valentines Day! Of course this has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day, we are told. No, that comes from Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who defied Emperor Claudius II by marrying star-crossed lovers in secret. Yeah sure, when you can’t
Today, there is little need to change a textile’s color. If you want something in a certain color, you just buy it in that color. But as a witch, I’ve found plant dyes to be a powerful ritual and spell crafting element. The way I see it, this is because throughout the year on solstices
In the animistic world of the Ced Tradition Witchcraft, everything has a Spirit. This is also true of the Tarot. It is the Spirits that we develop relationships with, using what the old world called ‘the Sight’ or the ‘Gifts’. Formula readings of what the cards mean, or pulling from a book, will only get
With contribution from Griffin Ced As the wheel turns gradually toward light, the days grow longer. But the natural world is quiet and restful. Seeds slumber beneath cold soil, and animals make use of their Autumn gorging. The rush of the holiday season has calmed, and we sigh back into our routines. The Imbolc tide
Goal planning is a hot topic for the New Year. Most people see this as a purely mundane task, which it can be. I think true goal planning isn’t about reaching the end goal, but the path that leads you to a change in identity. For example, most goals are structured with something specific, a
In the Ced Tradition, we have a different approach to Numbers, their qualities and identities, and how they work when put together. For old school Numerologists, this approach may be radical, perhaps even shocking. But let me present a different perspective, a Ced perspective. The very core of the Ced Tradition as a whole, is in how it works within a cosmos of Spirit.
Animal spirits can make exceptional allies. If you’re new to working with remains, it can be difficult to determine where to begin. The most important strategy to working with animal spirits is to trust your sight. If you’re still exploring your sight, I’m going to offer some starting points. If you have access to a
