Note: This post is adapted from something I shared in the Liminal Letters email newsletter. Liminal Letters is a free weekly love letter from beyond. In it I share the messy thoughts about magic + the liminal that I am still mulling, rock-tumbling, and composting. I (almost) never share what I write for Liminal Letters … Read more
Cleaning. Tidying. Words that bring to mind work. More work on top of the work you do to pay the bills on your messy apartment. Chores that sap the few precious hours that you guard for yourself. Cooking. Sweeping. Dishes. Mopping. Laundering. Washing. Repairing. Words that come with accompanying expectations of cleanliness. “Cleanliness is next … Read more
I’ve been logging off my social medias for the weekend, every weekend, for the last 9 weeks. And if 9 weeks of taking weekends off social media has taught me anything it’s that taking social media breaks is not the life-changing panacea folks claim it is. I’m sure you’ve heard it before: “Get off your … Read more
Meditation is a foundational skill in developing a magical spiritual practice. Meditation helps you to clarify your intention which lends power to your spellwork. It can lead to trance states and heightened spiritual experiences. It can help you connect with spirits and your guides. And finally, it can help you find clarity about yourself, who … Read more
“Have you tried meditating?” How many times have you heard it? How many times have you rolled your eyes? Neurotypical folks just don’t get it. Our brain’s don’t work like that; we can’t “just” meditate. That’s just not gonna happen for a neurodivergent person. And yet, meditation is a vital spiritual and magical practice. It … Read more
I have a confession: My magical practice is changing. I haven’t celebrated a Wheel of the Year holiday since Samhain. New and full moons have largely faded from my magical work. I’m moving away from my folk Catholic practice. And at the same time, I’m deepening my relationship to the Swamp in which I live; … Read more
Tell me – When you’re making magic where does the magic come from? From nature? From your ancestors? Perhaps you only cast certain types of spells at certain moon phases? Does it come from the moon, then? What is the thing that creates the change that we recognize as magic? The idea that magic and … Read more
Spring has been springing and now it’s well under way. The river outside my window, as I write this, is free of ice, flowing, shimmering in the sunlight. And oh! The sunlight! It’s been so long since I’ve seen it shining out across the land. The ground is squishy. Just a few piles of snow … Read more
Add up the digits of the year (2+0+2+1=5) and find the corresponding card you’ll find The Hierophant, 2021’s card of the year. Well, this card and I got news for you, babe ‑ you are your own authority. It’s time to own it! 2021 is gonna challenge you to connect to your truth and to … Read more