Seasons for the Soul: Spells of Nature is a very different book from what I’m used to reading. It is about the magic of the seasons, the gifts of each and the beauty, but all this comes from the perspective of one who works in embroidery.  And it’s beautiful. What Julia van den Bosch creates is just stunning. Taking inspiration from nature, she recreates stunning moments in time and offers them up to the reader, alongside herbal information, poetry, the seasonal flora and fauna and more. It’s a book that takes time to read, because each piece of her art that is pictured requires attentio ..read more

Okay, this is perhaps the longest blog post I’ve ever made! Here goes… I’m noticing a growing trend of Wicca bashing on social media. I don’t have a lot of contact with other Pagans in the flesh out here on the rural coast of the North Sea, so I can’t really say what people are talking about face to face, if at all, about this phenomenon. But what I’m seeing online does make me uneasy. Many people who are now in their forties and fifties started out on the path of Wicca. Some stayed, some moved to traditions and practices that better suited them. But at that time when Wicca was really starting ..read more

I thought I would share with you some top ten lists of my favourite books on Witchcraft, Druidry, history and reference material, herbcraft and spellcraft. I hope you like them, and that you try some of these works, if you haven’t already! I haven’t included my own books such as The Path of the Hedge Witch or The Book of Hedge Druidry and others as I wanted to reccomend other authors, but of course I highly recommend my own works right alongside these as well Please find my Top 10 Lists below Top 10 Beginner Books on Wicca and Witchcraft Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scot ..read more

It’s been a crazy year and a half, but now I have the time to write again for the Pagan Paths Blog Channel at Witches and Pagans. Hooray! Subscribe and enjoy! Two new blog posts in the last two weeks http://witchesandpagans.com/pagan-paths-blogs/druid-heart.html ..read more

I don’t normally write bad reviews for books, however, as I received a copy of the re-publication of Raven Grimassi’s Wiccan Mysteries from Crossed Crow books with the promise to write about it, I feel obligated to uphold my promise. I cannot endorse this book to anyone. I just simply cannot. This book was written in the late 90’s, and quite frankly, it should have stayed there. It should not have been reprinted, in my opinion, because of the gross historical, scientific and theological inaccuracies that run through every single chapter. I’m a fan of late 80’s and 90’s Wicca books, that’s wha ..read more

It’s been 31 years since the beloved author, Scott Cunningham passed on from this life on 28 March 1993. Like many others in the Pagan community, I never knew Scott personally, though I felt that I knew him through his works which were a foundational part of my spiritual path, and which were the tools that opened my eyes to a wonderful earth-based spirituality. It was the early ‘90s, and a magical Witchcraft shop had opened in Montreal. Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) was located right in the heart of downtown Montreal, on Ste Catherine Street West. I remember walking in and the first thi ..read more

I wish you all the very best, and blessings of this night’s full moon energy. May the light guide you in the darkest depths, and may your heart be full of the magic and mystery that lie all around ..read more

There’s in nothing an author likes better than a good review. And even a not-so-good review can still help an author to know where their work might be lacking, or where they may have missed the mark. Reviews are so important! I always try to leave reviews for books, at least on Amazon, and as many of you know, I also review many other author’s works here on this blog. Although the beast that is Amazon is a bit unruly, it is where authors get the most sales, and so a simple review left there does actually really make a difference. It’s important to support your favourite authors in this way, al ..read more

What is it like being a Pagan author? Well, it might not be quite what you think! Growing up, I had always wanted to be an author. I wanted to write fantasy fiction, and indeed have written a fantasy book and hope to do more. This year I’m considering trying my hand at some modern, witchy fiction, alongside other books that I am working on. I hope to post up samples up on my Patreon page, along with other writing that I am currently working on later in the year. So, back to the question, what is it like being a Pagan author? It’s wonderful to be able to share my journeys, my insights and my ex ..read more

I came across this young fella while out walking on the heath yesterday. It was a true gift to be able to see him properly, as I had only had a brief glimpse of him last December. I knew and photographed his mother a few times back in 2020 and 2021, and always felt a kindship. Now her son has joined the herd, and continues her magcial and beautiful legacy. Meet Legacy ..read more