by Christopher Penczak, Edited by Tina Whittle “Now that’s what I call magic—seein’ all that, dealin’ with all that, and still goin’ on. It’s sittin’ up all night with some poor old man who’s leavin’ the world, taking away such pain as you can, comfortin’ their terror, seein’ ‘em safely on their way…and then cleanin’ ‘em up, layin’ ‘em out, making ‘em neat for the funeral, and helpin’ the weeping widow strip the bed and wash the Read More...

by Claire DuNord Blessed Be, Broom Closet Witches, and Welcome Back! Mabon, the second harvest celebration on the Wheel of the Year, is upon us, and this time fruits and the “gift of the vine” take center stage. We also contemplate and celebrate the Fall Equinox. Claire du Nord here, a High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft tradition, with the twelfth article in our “For Broom Closet Witches” series. At Harvest Time, the word “abundance” comes Read More...

by Erica Sittler We were sitting there, enjoying our midday meal together. Suddenly, my daughter pulls out a sheet of folded notebook paper and asks, “May I ask you seven questions?” That is music to any parent’s ears: a teenager wanting to ask questions? Seven questions to be precise! We go through her thoughtful list, each geared about me and her from the perspective of memory. Questions like: “What’s your favorite memory that has me in it Read More...

We are moving into a time with outer planets in retrograde and for some that can create a feeling of being stuck or that things are moving exceptionally slow. But, we still have friends in the personal planets that are free to help us. We just have to change perspective and perhaps work in a different way with our magick and how we work with our projects. So, let's grab a cup of coffee or tea and Read More...

by Christopher Penczak, Edited by Tina Whittle “My draw to the occult is darker than most,” was recently said to me by someone trying to explain their plan to seek magickal vengeance on someone they believed had wronged them. They had sought me out either to confirm their righteousness or perhaps be talked out of it, as they seemed to really need someone to listen and help them process it. I don’t know if they went through Read More...

by Erica Sittler Storms are rolling through our neck of the woods these days. Full of mighty strength unleashed. It was during such a storm that our neurotic, elderly dog escaped while my husband slept and while I slowly, yet doggedly, made my way home via delayed flight after delayed flight. When I finally arrived at my doorstep at 1 am, the other pets cheerily came to greet me. No Molly dog. A slight alarm bell in Read More...

by Christopher Penczak, Edited by Tina Whittle Should Witchcraft, magick, and in fact, any spiritual pursuit be challenging, or should it be easy and accepting? Yes. I think the answer to that depends on where you are and what you are interfacing with in terms of a teaching, a tradition, and a community. Like all relationships, we can go through a phase of first excitement and intrigue—a courtship! We can also go through a honeymoon phase where Read More...

The Capricorn Ministry is excited to announce Michael Usher will be coming on as a deputy minister. Capricorn Ministry is looking to build a stronger presence in the wider community of the Temple of Witchcraft, with plans to start a men’s group, series of classes on various Divine Masculine Godforms and even Rites of Passage training! In addition to his role as Capricorn Deputy Minister, Michael helps in the Sagittarius Ministry as a mentor, works under Pisces Read More...

Adam concludes his conversation with Temple High Priestess Sellena, Aquarius lead minister, teacher, podcaster, and community organizer and leader in Mississippi Read More...