The summer season heralds the energy of the element of fire. The sun has reached its peak power and we are feeling the heat. Fire is in...

Liminal Spaces The first session I attended was by Rissa Miller called “Between Worlds: Understanding Liminal Spaces.” I wanted to deepen my knowledge about liminal spaces. Liminal spaces are “between” and they often represent transition to and from physical and metaphysical places or states of mind. You haven’t quite left where you were and yet not fully in the new place or state. It is an edge, a threshold in which you are suspended. I was interested in this topic, becaus

There can be a lot of perceived mystery and secrecy in the world of witchcraft and Wicca. Today, I would like to share a few thoughts on this topic and why I think a level of secrecy is needed at times. First, let’s consider the Witches’ Pyramid, which consists of actions related to the four elements that inform magical workings or ritual. Air influences us “to know.” We have to know what we want and have a clear intention or goal. Fire urges us “to will.” We must

List Symbols that have resonance for you. What do they represent for you? from 'Dark Mirror: The Inner Work of Witchcraft' by Yvonne Aburrow One of the first sets of signs and symbols I related to were animals. Cardinals: Grandmother Blue Jay: Grandfather Heron: Big transformation on the way. Pay attention. Crow/Raven: The Morrigan, Family Wolf: Maiden Bear: Mother Owl: Crone Dogs: Hecate Lion: Strength, Sekhmet Cow: Hathor Dragonfly: Spirit Guides Stag: God Betta Fish: Tre

I love crafting and recently delved into the world of macrame. When I first started, I didn't have anything in mind, though I had bought...

Should you choose your own magical name, or should it be suggested to you by someone else? from 'Dark Mirror: The Inner Work of...

Spring brings in the element of Air. Yes, fresh air! In nature, air is air obviously, but can be further experienced in the wind-the...

The breath that fills the lungs The speech upon our tongues The choir of frogs in the night The birdsong taking flight The wind in the...

What are the theological or cosmological concepts underpin the way you create sacred space? - From Dark Mirror by Yvonne Aburrow A mandala done in chalk pastels. Circle and spirals. Prior to my experiences in Wicca, I would say I started developing the skill of "creating space" in my music therapy work. That often consists of being aware of who is in the room and what kind of support is needed in the moment. I tune into the energy level of the room whether it is more humorou

One of the simplest ways to access your magical self is to develop a connection with the Moon. The moon is a symbol of the Goddess and...