Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Atherton Drenth, author of the new Intuitive Dance. It has become a tradition in our family to gather for one day in the summer at a large water park located in a small village nearby. Our party consists of eight adults, one teenager, and three grandchildren celebrating the warm summer day with water play and a picnic. As the day begins to wind down, all the grandchildren are gathered up and escorted by their adored aunt and uncle to the store for inordinately large ice cream cones and to purchase any stuffed animal that meets their fancy. As you can imagine, the grandchildren love this little ritual. By the following year, when we return to

Here in the northern hemisphere, Samhain is almost upon us, but for our southern hemisphere friends, it is time for Beltane. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up our best rituals, spells, books, and more! A May Eve Incantation: Beltane is one of the most important holidays in the Pagan year. Beltane celebrates life and growth, manifested this time of year by fruit and flower. To get in touch with the fertile flavor of the season, try this simple Beltane incantation.     Magickal May Wine for Beltane: Drink this May wine to welcome in the spring and renew your sense of youth and vigor.     Beltane Tarot Spread: May is a time of

Join Llewellyn authors Najah Lightfoot, Pamela Chen, and Madame Pamita for So Mote that Con, a virtual conference on living as a Witch in today's world.! Date: October 16 - 17, 2021, live online! The conference features: Workshops from popular speakers, including Llewellyn authors Najah Lightfoot, Pamela Chen, and Madame Pamita Raffle and Giveaways Live Rituals and Q&As And more! Join from anywhere in the world! Head over to So Mote that Con event page for more details and to register.

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Dodie Graham McKay, author of the new Earth Magic. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a renewed interest in pagan and witchcraft traditions and practices. These uncertain times have inspired many to seek spiritual and religious practices that not only provide comfort, but that also put a sense of control back into the hands of the individual. My own group has seen unprecedented interest from new seekers and the consensus seems to be that folks are craving a closer connection with the Earth, with home and hearth and the natural world. When my part of the world shut down on March 13, 2020, I found myself in the same situation as so many