One tool that I think is very powerful in developing a witchcraft practice is the magical notebook or journal. It can help you to develop your intentions and goals, work out your ideas, design your practices and record what works for you.
Of course, everyone’s practice is different, but a few people have asked me to put together a magic spell kit t that can be used for a variety of spells and rituals. So here goes.
Skeptical witchcraft is a practice where we embrace the culture, symbolism and traditions of witchcraft while maintaining a skeptical and often scientific mindset.
Preparing for Magical Work
Before you begin any spells or magical workings, it is a good idea to practise the witchcraft basics of cleansing, grounding,...
While opinions about what witchcraft is can differ, most people can agree that witchcraft is a spiritual and/or psychological practice that often uses rituals, spells and other practices to bring about desired outcomes.
The gentle hiss of the espresso machine mingles with whispered intentions. Steam spirals upward like prayers, carrying the rich aroma of freshly ground beans throughout the space. Your hands curl around a warm ceramic mug, absorbing its heat and grounding energy as you observe the swirling patterns in your latte—nature's divination tool hiding in plain sight. This is coffee magic in its most accessible form, an ancient practice reimagined for the modern witch.
Last night, curled up in my favourite reading chair with a cup of chamomile tea, I finished reading "The House Witch" by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. Having previously devoured her bestseller "The Green Witch" with its wonderful guidance on connecting to nature's magic, I was keen to explore her wisdom on domestic spirituality. The book has been a constant companion over recent weeks, its pages gradually collecting the subtle imprint of my evening reading ritual - a tea stain here, a dog-eared corner there