May 7, 2026
I Am a Witch Because I do What I want
Everyone who has spent more than twenty minutes in occult circles has heard it, "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law." Here's what got me thinking about all of this...
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Everyone who has spent more than twenty minutes in occult circles has heard it, "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law." Here's what got me thinking about all of this...
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My book, The Crafty Witch's Guide to Cord Magic, is officially available for pre-order through Red Wheel/Weiser! I'm including a 28-page preview so you can dig in right now and see what's coming.
Read moreThis has been moved from my original blog, Saga's Cottage. First written in October 2014. This is a lovely memorial project to honor your loved ones for Samhain and the rest of the year.
Read moreThis is another transfer from my older blog. During a recent conversation with my husband the other day the subject of Hecate came up — and I had an epiphany about frustration and magic.
Read moreThe Rowan has long been known for its association with magic. I am referring to the European Mountain Ash, Sorbus aucuparia. It is in the Rose family and can grow around 50 ft tall.
Read moreDuring the cold winter months, the Cherokee take time to appreciate the things that they have. This practice has continued today, because they know the magic in appreciation.
Read moreWhile we are all dreaming of spring and gardening and interacting with nature, we need to remember that we are still officially in winter. Each season holds its own magic.
Read moreSo, here we are out of Mercury Retro. What ever shall we do? A communication opening cleanse, to get rid of the last traces of poor communication would be excellent!
Read moreBlessed Ostara, everyone! I have a delightful and fairly easy craft for you. A child would enjoy this one too. You can make this as elaborate or easy as you would like — it takes minimal clayworking skills.
Read moreLet's get ready for a magical summer and decorate our gardens with some decorative stones! We will be making a painted garden stone with a bindrune on the back.
Read moreMay's full moon is the Full Flower Moon. Let's celebrate with a beautiful floral altar box decorated with coffee filter roses, a painted moon, and a magical quote.
Read moreI dug through my craft supplies and slowly put together a Lughnasadh altar wreath in my mind — grapevine, corn husks, clay wheat, fabric, and gorgeous sunflowers from a rainy morning walk.
Read moreI had a white shirt with a couple of marks on it, so I decided to make it pretty with a sunburst tie-dye and a dot-painted goddess design using Tulip puffy paint.
Read moreA fascinating conversation with Karen Dahlman — author, spirit board expert, and intuitive artist — exploring her work with the Ouija board as a sacred tool for spiritual communication.
Read moreKaren Dahlman is back — and this time she reveals her brand new spirit board! We dive deeper into spirit board work, sacred tools, and the magic of conscious communication.
Read moreMy favorite form of spirit communication is the spirit board — also known as the talking board, witchboard, and Ouija. Explore its rich history, famous users, and the boards I have designed and created myself.
Read moreLearn how to craft a beautiful and powerful Rowan & Juniper Berry Protection Pentacle using natural materials. This step-by-step video tutorial walks you through every stage of this protective witchcraft craft.
Read moreIn October of last year, I was gifted my spirit familiar — completely unexpectedly. Here is that story, along with two incense blends and a full blessing ritual to honor your own familiar spirit.
Read moreA solar eclipse is one of the most potent magical moments in nature. Learn how to capture that rare energy by making a Solar Eclipse Elixir — a versatile magical preparation you can use to cleanse, charge, and invite positive energy.
Read moreMercury Retrograde doesn't have to mean disaster. Learn how to work with its energy instead of against it — and make a Mercury Retrograde Peppermint Elixir to soothe digestion and promote clear communication.
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