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Witchology Magazine History of the PENTACLE
Enchanted Magick
Navigating the Path of the
MOZINAH
The Symbol of Elemental Earth
GREEN WITCH
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THE SEER
“Everything I breathe is my craft”
ATTUNE TO THE ELEMENT OF
EARTH
Grounding improves and helps
maintains physical, mental and emotional health as well as
assisting in the maintenance of the flow of energy while reducing the stress upon the practitioner.
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Witchology Magazine EDITORIAL Ambrosia Hawthorn, Editor Maya LeMaitre, Copy Editor
WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Holly Charles, Deborah Mesdag, Stefanina Baker, K. Freeling, Miss Wondersmith, Monica Crosson, Mike Sexton, Nikki Walters
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From The Editor These words herein are from me to you, each picture, thought, and quote we imbue. This issue reflects the knowledge I have to share, use each spell, ritual, and work with care. Welcome to a publication filled with equal parts wonder and magick! This is our 11th issue of Witchology Magazine and I’m excited to share a little bit about what’s inside! Within these pages, you’ll find what’s new in the witchy community, must-haves for this earth themed month, magickal herb gardening, grounding techniques, Tarot fun, history, folklore, a ritual, a meditation, interviews with wonderful witches, working with deities, correspondences, delicious recipes, and a witchy directory! We have eight guest writers this month which I’m sure you’ll enjoy! This Magazine is for all the witches and Wiccans out there. Please note, we cannot guarantee a spell or ritual but don’t give up on the magick within you. Blessed be witches,
Ambrosia Hawthorn
Our Writers & Contributors Ambrosia Hawthorn Editor & Content Creator Ambrosia is a writer, card slinger, and an eclectic witch. She found her practice at a young age and still balances being a witch and being discreet. She also has a witchcraft blog. Her goal is to provide modern content to every kind of witch! www.wildgoddessmagick.com @witchologymag @witchologymag @wgmagick admin@wildgoddessmagick.com
Holly Charles Tarot Spread Creator Holly is a modern day mystic, a holistic and Ayurvedic therapist, an eclectic witch, medium, and spiritual development specialist. She helps people on a spiritual path to find balance and restore harmony in order to become the truest and brightest version of themselves. www.hollysholistichealing.co.uk @holistic_holly @hollysholistichealing @holisticholly holistichollymoderndaymystic@gmail.com
Monica Crosson Show us the Way Writer Monica Crosson is a contributing writer for Llewellyn Worldwide and Faerie Magazine, weaving magick in beautiful Pacific Northwest Washington. She is the author of “The Magickal Family: Pagan Living in Harmony with Nature.� Published by Llewellyn Worldwide. www.monicacrosson.com @monicacrosson @themagickalfamily @monicacrosson1 tangle-wood@hotmail.com
Miss Wondersmith Candy Cap Moss Truffles Recipe Contributor Spreading wonder through writing about everyday magic to enhance our connections to ourselves, our community, and the glorious natural world of the Pacific Northwest. www.thewondersmith.com @misswondersmith @thewondersmith patreon: thewondersmith misswondersmith@gmail.com
Deborah Mesdag Curried Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe Contributor Deborah is a kitchen witch, chef, and food blogger with a passion for sharing delicious gluten-free and vegan recipes for all occasions- from simple everyday fare to elaborate holiday feasts. www.vegankitchenmagick.com @vegankitchenmagick @vegankitchenmagick @vkitchenmagick vegankitchenmagick@gmail.com
Stefanina Baker Waking Up The Garden Writer Stefanina is a psychic, Tarot reader, and eclectic witch based out of Wilmington, Delaware. She has been a practicing witch since she received her first Tarot deck at 13. She practices folk magick, enjoys performing fire rituals, and mixing potions and elixirs. www.readingsandrituals.com @readingsandrituals @readingsandrituals readingsandrituals@gmail.com
Nikki Walters Calling on Plant Familiars Writer Nikki is a green witch, herbalist, and astrologer dedicated to reenchanting people with plants and planets. She offers holistic services and wildcrafted products at her online magick and medicine shop. http://www.greenwitchgardens.com/ @greenwitchgardens @greenwitchgardens333 greenwitchgardens@live.com
Mike Sexton How I Meditate to Connect with Deity Writer Mike is an eclectic solitary Wiccan practitioner with strong knowledge in kitchen and hedge witchery as well as crystals and many other areas. Mike has been practicing for many years and is also an author of On Your Wiccan Way: Learning to Build Your Wiccan Path www.mikesextonstudio.com/bitomagick.html @mike.sexton.547 @mwsstudio mwsexton77@gmail.com @artistmikes
Karla Freeling Honoring the Spring Maiden Writer Karla is a devout Pagan witch and a working mother in the military. Her passion is to create one of a kind florals and crystals that pay homage to the Gods. www.wiccanology.etsy.com wiccanology@yahoo.com
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Grounding after all Magical Work to avoid overload of personal energy levels: touch the Earth/floor with palms of the hands after magical work and feel the excess energy drain out, leaving a balance of personal energy, augmented only by that amount of Earth necessary for healthy functioning of the body. ~Ann Moura. Grimoire for the Green Witch: A Complete Book of Shadows.
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11 What’s New in the Witchy Community 12 April Magickal Workings 13 Dates to Remember 14 April Must-Haves 30 Interview with Mozinah the Seer 41 Interview with Monica Crosson 56 Witchy Shops Directory
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15 Starting a Magickal Herb Garden 22 Waking Up The Garden From a Long Winter’s Nap 23 Navigating the Path of the Green Witch 27 History of the Pentacle 28 Calling on Plant Familiars 33 Honoring the Spring Maiden 36 How I Meditate to Connect With Deity 43 Show us the Way 46 Famous Witch: Margot Alder
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CORRESPONDENCES Goddess Persephone Herb: Basil Crystal: Smoky Quartz Celtic Tree Lore: Alder The Wind Moon
MAGICK LEARNING
Grounding 101 Getting to Know Your Intuition Through the Tarot Spread to Deepen your Connection to Mother Earth
Working with Nature Spirits Earth Meditation
FEASTING
Candy Cap Moss Truffles Curried Roasted Root Vegetables
What’s New in the
Witchy Community
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The Vagabond Wild Tarot 2nd Edition
A Woman’s Book of Shadows: Witchcraft: A Celebration By Elisabeth Brooke The irresistible, definitive guide to the magical practices of contemporary women. Beginning with a brief history of witchcraft, it explores the huge range of beliefs, festivals, skills and lore. Gathering together for the very first time all the disciplines of European witchcraft and giving rituals and spells for use in our lives, A Woman’s Book of Shadows, first published in 1993, is a remarkable compendium of magical lore, psychic skills and women’s mysteries. Released on April 15, 2019 on Amazon.
By Tiffany Sosa The Vagabond Wild Tarot is a 78-card deck and guidebook created to resonate with travelers, wanderers, and mystics on their journeys. It's a tool for self-discovery, obtaining harmony with the universe and getting lifeaffirming answers. Each card has the Rider Waite and Thoth symbolism for both readers. The cards have whimsical, feminine illustrations of the traditional symbolism on cosmic backgrounds. Released on April 30, 2019 at Boho & Indie Wild.
Protection Magick: Spells for Defense By Cassandra Eason Protect yourself, your friends, and your family with these 366 spells to keep you safe from harm. In just a single day, there are a million opportunities for negative energies to infiltrate your consciousness—so keep this essential collection handy to protect yourself and your loved ones. Renowned author Cassandra Eason collects 366 spells that ensure strong emotional and magical boundaries; she covers every possible situation, from the inadvertent absorption of a fellow commuter’s sadness to an outright psychic attack by an enemy. Protect yourself from social media bullying and workplace ill will; your possessions from theft and natural disaster; your pets from illness and harm; and much more! Released on April 2, 2019 on Amazon. 11
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