by Christopher Penczak, Edited by Tina Whittle Recently I was speaking with an old friend about cursing and the state of the world. She was very angry. I had such empathy. I’m often upset about the state of the world. What she said didn’t take me by surprise, as we have known each other for years, but it did get me thinking about magick, effectiveness, and the realization I had long ago that I couldn’t run my Read More...

As an Ordained Minister and High Priestess with the Temple of Witchcraft, Karen has been a Teaching Assistant for Shamanic Witchcraft and High Magick (Witchcraft III and IV, for HPS Kelley Ross). Beyond her role as TA, she has created a 10-month Reiki Master Practitioner program that meets once a month. In her program, you are taught with hands-on experience, field trips, and more. Students travel from all over to take these original classes from a Holy Read More...

We are certainly moving into interesting times. Saturn’s new position in Pisces and Pluto’s new position in Aquarius are creating new patterns and energies to relate to. But is it all bad? Should we fear these changes? And is it different for Witches? I´m going to answer the last question first. In my opinion yes, it is different for Witches. So let´s grab a cup of coffee and look closer into why this might be the case Read More...

Continuing part 2 of Adam's conversation with Chris Giroux, Temple teacher and former Scorpio lead minister, by request Read More...

by Claire du Nord The World in Pastels Have you ever noticed how brooms look like over-grown paintbrushes? Or how, at this time of year, the world seems to be awash with pastel colors? Welcome back, Broom Closet Witches, to the eighth article in our “For Broom Closet Witches” column. Claire du Nord here, a High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft tradition. As the Wheel of the Year turns to the Ostara season, and spring flowers Read More...

In this episode, by request, Adam talks with Chris Giroux, long-time Temple teacher and friend of the community, and our first Scorpio lead minister Read More...

Seven Wolfe is from the Pacific Northwest where the magick of old growth forests meets the ocean. He is a graduate of the Temple of Witchcraft. Seven has studied witchcraft and the occult since he was a child. He co-owns Ritual Arts in Portland, Or. He is a High Priest in the TOW tradition, a professional body piercer with an emphasis on ritual and ceremony, Reiki Master, yogi, and flower remedy practitioner. Seven loves rock hounding with Read More...

Caring for the Animals and Their Human Companions Many of us throughout the Temple of Witchcraft community have special animals in our lives. Our cats and dogs seem to be the most common, but also birds, snakes, turtles, lizards, spiders, and I’m sure a few fish. Many of us know at least one person with horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, or chickens. We are also caring individuals, who believe in sending healing energies to other people and Read More...

We are in the beginning of a new season, on many levels. No matter who you are and what you are working with you can probably feel that things are changing and that new chapters in your life are starting to take shape. This is also related to the fact that 2023 in Numerology is year number 43/7 (see the previous article). It´s like we are shifting gears on a collective plane. Pluto (transformation, the underworld) is Read More...