Co-founded by Christopher Penczak, Steve Kenson, and Adam Sartwell, the Temple of Witchcraft started in 1998 as a system of magickal training and personal development, and eventually developed into a formal tradition of Witchcraft.
by Christopher Penczak, edited by Tina Whittle Witchcraft has a culture. In fact, these days Witchcraft is many cultures in a process of either trying to convince themselves they are all the same or desperately differentiate themselves from each other. But neither perspective is quite true. Like many things in nature, Witchcraft builds up form and structure and separation only to decompose, mix, mingle, and create fertile grounds for new things to grow. Some things last like Read More...
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The Temple of Witchcraft board of directors is pleased to announce it has appointed High Priestess Deborah Stellhorn as lead minister of the Libra Ministry. Debbie is also Temple Fundraising Coordinator and a board member, teaching classes within the Temple's Sagittarius Ministry. With her qualifications in higher education and psychology, we look forward to having Debbie's expertise guiding the Libra Ministry. The Libra Ministry is responsible for conflict mediation and arbitration between individual members, or between ministries Read More...
Are you feeling more irritated lately? Somewhat restless? Doubting your ability to make a difference and not knowing what you really want? Are you afraid your sex appeal may be about to disappear? Have no fear my friend, it is Mars going retrograde and messing things up more than usual. This time he is messing with our minds and that could be tricky. But, as always, there are some treasures to find for those ready to do Read More...
Applications are open for a new Queer Spirit working group, which will be creating online rituals together for the Sabbats from Yule 2022 through Samhain 2023. We will be using Steve Kenson’s work on the Queer Mysteries through the Wheel of the Year as our jumping off point. Each member of the group will be responsible for leading one of the rituals, recruiting other members to take various roles as needed. We will gather on Zoom for Read More...
by Debbie Stellhorn, edited by Lore Mistedwood Samhain season is important to Witches for many reasons; it’s the end of the harvest, it marks the beginning of the new year, and the veil is thin, making it easy to feel the presence of spirits. Many choose this time of year specifically to honor and work with deceased family members and their ancestors. This is a lovely part of our tradition, but for some of us who might Read More...
In this episode, host Adam Sartwell talks with Elizabeth Graham about their work with the Aquarius Ministry in putting on Templefest, which shifted back to a one-day in-person event this year after two years online during the pandemic. A longer in-person event is planned for 2023. We're also delighted to note that Voices of the Temple is now available on Amazon Music – just click on the link to be taken to the podcast's page there and listen Read More...
In the interest of keeping our community as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Temple of Witchcraft board of directors has instituted the following guidelines for in-person Temple events: The Temple strongly encourages everyone to maintain up-to-date vaccinations, and to be fully vaccinated, as much as medically possible. Proof of vaccination or vaccination status are not required to attend public, in-person Temple events. Masking is not required at Temple events, but is welcome. Individuals should Read More...
Witchcraft I: The Inner Temple with High Priestess and Temple teacher Matooka Moonbear will be starting on November 4, 2022, in Alfred, Maine, near Kennebunk. This is presently the only in-person Witchcraft I class in the greater New England area with open registration, so don't miss out if you are looking for in-person instruction and to get started with the Temple Mystery School. Follow the link above to the Witchcraft I class page for more information, or you can Read More...
by Christopher Penczak, edited by Tina Whittle Magick is said to be best passed from mouth to ear, in the presence of a teacher or group. In ritual we are often hand to hand, but more importantly, heart to heart, not in a solely sentimental circle, but in a transmission of the core of the mystery, through breath and blood, voice and gaze. The Witch in me sees, feels, and knows the Witch in you. There are Read More...
October has begun and we are in Libra season. The sign of the balancing scales and the “Season of the Witch.” For those of you who already exhausted by all change surrounding us I’m afraid October will not be any different. But, some changes are bringing hidden blessings and it looks like we may find some hidden gems this upcoming period. So let´s grab a cup of coffee and see what the sky has to offer us Read More...
