It can be hard to break free of colonial thinking and indoctrination. Our society is inundated with colonial ideas and ways of life. This has affected the spiritual community as well and has made practicing magic difficult at times. If you are seeking to reclaim your power and ancestral rights, here are a few ways for you to decolonize your craft. Don’t try to fit into a mold or aesthetic Being a witch or calling yourself one has become empowering for some and trendy for others. Because of this newfound popularity, a witch-aesthetic has emerged and many people use it as a prop or fashion state ..read more

If you have found witchcraft chances are that you are a solo practitioner. Many of us that practice the craft have to practice alone because there may not be other craft users nearby or we’re still in the broom closet. While all spiritual practices have an aspect of solo work, many do have a community that they can practice with and seek guidance from. Not having that community can feel very lonely and it can be confusing at times. But, practicing alone does not mean being alone and it does not mean that your craft is any less meaningful. What does witchcraft mean to you? It is important to re ..read more

Reading tarot for yourself can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Learning the major and minor arcana and memorizing the various meanings can sometimes feel like a neverending process, but reading a tarot spread does not have to be complicated. And, reading for yourself does not have to be a stringent process. Before I shuffle my cards I try to think about my question for a few minutes. This gives me time to think about my problem and narrow down what I want to ask which will give me a clearer answer. I don’t put a time limit on this because the tarot is not something to take superficially. M ..read more

For today’s tarot message, I decided to choose The Tower and Eight of wands. For me, they represent what we are experiencing now in America and the hope we have in the new administration. The Tower is typically seen as a negative card, but for new systems to be set in place, we have to take down what is not working for us. The past year has exposed how fragile the systems we have are and how they only benefit a select few. Because they were based on a shaky foundation they would never be able to survive for long. Now, when everything has suddenly changed, it is time to start rebuilding. Whil ..read more

2020 was an awful year, but 2021 is not off to a great start. Many of us have been glued to the tv for the past week and are stressed and anxious. During these times of heightened emotions, it is vital to take care of our mental health. Here are a few witchy self-care tips to help you during times of stress and anxiety. Commune with nature Communing with nature is not only an important part of your craft, but it is also a way for you to incorporate self-care into your practice. When you are in nature you can let go of your worries and allow them to drift away with the wind. Let your senses ta ..read more

2020 has finally ended. How will you enter this new year? Will you make a list of resolutions that you will quickly abandon? Many people see the new year as a fresh start, and it is, but every day can be a fresh start. We don’t have to wait for the new year to try something new or get something done. Rather than making a list of resolutions, set your intentions to live in the present and fully. Think of ways to enhance your day-to-day life rather than changing anything. You may find that things will change naturally on their own when you stop trying to force things. You will also feel more sat ..read more

Today’s tarot message is about restraint and letting go. Knowing when to hold on and let go is a fine-balance that we must walk on our spiritual journey. Every day we encounter situations where we have to decide if we should hold onto a relationship or feelings we have or let them go. I have found this to be difficult when I felt as though my anger or resentment was justified. When I have had these moments, I remind myself that holding on to negative emotions does nothing for me and binds me to those feelings. Doing so makes me relive what I am trying to escape and leaves me in an endless cycl ..read more

Today’s tarot message is from the 9 of Swords. This year has been challenging for everyone, and it has taken a toll on our mental health. For those of us who already struggle with mental health issues it has been even more trying. This year has brought uncertainty, anxiety, and fear, but we are more than our fears and circumstances. These negatives emotions are hard to handle at times, so it is important to look outside of ourselves for help. Whether it is through therapy, journaling, taking care of a pet, or anything else, it is necessary to get the help you need. The wolf that is in our card ..read more

Today’s tarot message is from the 10 of Wands. This card came at the perfect time for me because I have felt as though I have stretched myself thin. Part of being balanced is knowing your limits and allowing yourself to take a break and step back and access your situation. Carrying more than you can handle is not beneficial for yourself or others because you aren’t present. Your mind is scattered and you aren’t fully focused on any of your tasks. It’s ok to take a break or manage things on a smaller scale. You aren’t superman, and no one can have that expectation on you, nor should you have t ..read more

How are you connected? The Spark of Life reminds us to reconnect to ourselves and the things that help nurture our creative process. Are you utilizing your skills, or have you left them to waste away? There is merit in your creativity, even if it does not bring about financial gain or notoriety. Our creativity is part of our spiritual mind and feeds our soul, so do not let it waste away. The spark also tells us to pay attention to our skills. You may have skills that you don’t find valuable or that are underdeveloped. Practice using them as they will help you on your path. There are no useless ..read more