There are times when I feel like a late bloomer. A really, really late bloomer. Like a “nearly too late” late bloomer. Then I give a soft laugh and remember the phrase “in the fullness of time.” For it is truly “in the fullness of time” where I am right now. I have been writing here monthly for two years and you have had a peek behind the curtain of my life. A glance into my most Read More...

The Temple of Witchcraft Mystery School will be closing registration for this year's sessions of Witchcraft I through IV online on August 8th, 2025, in about a month's time. No applications for the Online Mystery School will be accepted after that time, and accepted students will be asked to pay their full course fees prior to the start of the courses in September. If you want to submit an application to attend the Online Mystery School, please Read More...

by Christopher Penczak, edited by Tina Whittle Two key teachings for a student of the occult are not often explicitly taught, but are inherent in the techniques and traditions. The first is the principle “as if.” Behave “as if” something is true to make it a reality. It is particularly powerful in spellcasting and manifestation to act unworried about the outcome and act “as if” the outcome is happening all along or has already happened on some Read More...

In this episode, host Adam Sartwell talks with Byron Ballard, who was our guest at Templefest 2024. Byron is a western NC native, a teacher, an amateur folklorist, and an author. She is senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC, and co-hosts the podcast Wyrd Mountain Gals Read More...

Through the Eyes of a Broom Closet Witch: Litha Cloaks and capes. Shawls and scarves. Just witchy accoutrements? I think not. For me, definitely not. Welcome back, Broom Closet Witches, and Blessed Litha! Claire de Lune here, a High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft tradition, with the 26th article in our “For Broom Closet Witches” series. So, what do cloaks, etc. have to do with Litha? Well, as this year’s Wheel of the Year articles are Read More...

The Temple of Witchcraft is pleased to announce it has ordained three new ministers this Midsummer: High Priestesses Renee Bedard, Lori Ouellette, and Carmen Monica Tyler. All are graduates of the Temple's Mystery School and Seminary and exemplary volunteers within our community. Blessings to all of the newly ordained ministers and their work! You can find all of the Temple's ordained ministers here Read More...

Have you ever had a path that you seemed certain of? Perhaps it’s your career or marriage or dream house or the number of pets or children you are going to nurture. Maybe it’s a path of friendship? Or affection? Or a co-mingling of several. I find myself this week where once I thought there was a sure and steady winding path, a marathon path, suddenly and without warning vanished. At least I want to say “suddenly Read More...

In this episode, Adam talks with author, teacher, artist, and professional warlock Storm Faerywolf, a frequent guest-teacher at TempleFest, about his work and the Temple community Read More...

by Christopher Penczak, edited by Tina Whittle “I blow cinnamon through my front door the first of every month, but nothing happens. I don’t have any more money. This magic stuff is bullshit.” This statement was shared with me by a client struggling with prosperity who sees online videos as the best resource for magickal education. And I’ll admit there are some fun and even good things online, but they often neglect the bigger picture. With context Read More...