by Christopher Penczak, edited by Tina Whittle Is everything Witchcraft? Most would say no, because if everything is Witchcraft, then really nothing is Witchcraft. Yet contemporary Witchcraft appears to be one of the most inclusive spiritual paradigms of people, of philosophies, and of practices. Many consider Witchcraft to be an orientation to the world, or a way of life. We talk about it in terms of mysticism, practice, art, science, and even religion, but much like the Read More...

Host Adam Sartwell talks with Robbi Packard, owner of The Robin's Nest, and longtime Temple sponsor and supporter, about community and connection Read More...

by Erica Sittler My newest grandchild arrived today. Just a few days early, but a smooth and safe passage for both him and his mama. Until the nurses noticed he wasn’t quite breathing right. No lusty cries. Not quite getting the hang of transitioning from an aquatic creature to one who inhales air to survive. I was on a series of planes making my way from Florida to Colorado, catching connections and doing my best to travel Read More...

by Christopher Penczak, Edited by Tina Whittle A classic inner world function of the occult tradition is the period of probation. This process of scrutiny and examination happens again and again in deeper octaves, but the first time is often the most misunderstood. I know I misinterpreted it when I experienced it, and it was only with the perspective of years later that I could appreciate it. Helena P. Blavatsky, a founder of the Theosophical Society (T.S.) Read More...

by Claire du Nord Blessed Be, and Beltane Blessings! Welcome back to the seventeenth article in our “For Broom Closet Witches” series. Claire du Nord here, a High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft tradition. I had high hopes that I could keep my Yule Tannenbaum until Beltane so that it could be the Maypole for my Beltane celebration, but alas – it had to be disposed of. It had started to grow some mysterious, but nevertheless Read More...

by Erica Sittler Our little group of nine has finished Witchcraft I here in Mississippi. Initiation was both beautiful and meaningful. Now, we are launched into the world to practice what we’ve been taught and continue the disciplines we established together in class over the past thirteen months. For me, it’s been months of both physical and emotional pain. A long season of things breaking open and shattering in ways I could not have foreseen. There is Read More...

Tracey Pletz is a High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft and a Ministerial Deputy for the Capricorn Ministry. Her focus is the Inmate Pen Pal Program, but she continues to volunteer as a mentor to students in the Ministry School. Tracey has served previously as a Light Bearer for Aries. Tracey lives in northern New Jersey with her husband, their elderly dog, and devilish feline. When she is not working as an adjunct professor of writing Read More...

by Christopher Penczak, Edited by Tina Whittle Someone recently asked me, “When a student is done taking all the levels of the Temple of Witchcraft training, what do you expect? What does their daily practice or commitment have to be?” I answered, “Whatever they want it to be.” This may seem surprising, but we have no expectations other than if you commit to something specific, you follow up on those commitments. If you take on a specific Read More...

Mur is a High Priest in the Temple of Witchcraft, a Reiki Master Teacher, Yoga Instructor, and Spiritual Life Coach. He has a background in Buddhism, Energy Medicine, Core Shamanism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a Teacher & Healer, he leads talks, classes, and workshops both in his community and internationally. Mur is a Ministerial Deputy for the Capricorn Ministry with a focus on the Men's Mysteries. He also served as the Light Bearer for Capricorn in Read More...