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I hear the crunch of the ice and snow, I feel the chill of the air and wind,
I see the rich green evergreens and the vivid blue skies,
I lie in wait for the sun to return.
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Wild Goddess Magick
Witchology Magazine EDITORIAL Ambrosia Hawthorn, Editor Maya LeMaitre, Copy Editor
WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Holly Charles, Deborah Mesdag, Miss Wondersmith, Monica Crosson, Stefanina Baker
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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 witches! I sincerely hope you enjoy every page of this witchy magazine as I do. January is the perfect time of the year to get aquatinted with symbols, sigils, magickal alphabets, origins, lunar and solar energy, and winter magick. No matter what your path is, there’s always something that can enrich your practice.
May you find MACJHK YQ QLQFAYQ your practice within. You’ll find printable Book of Shadows pages, monographs of herbs, Celtic trees, deities, spells, crafts, recipes, and rituals to compliment your practice. 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 Contributing 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 6
Miss Wondersmith Blueberry Spruce Cookie 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 Winter Three Bean Chili 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 Protection & Cleansing Floor Wash Contributor 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 vegankitchenmagick@gmail.com
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JANUARY
Magickal Workings Dates to Remember January Must-haves January Tarot Spread Interview with Haley Brown of Obsidian Visions 65 Directory 9 10 12 13 42
RITUALS & LORE
18 Origins of Magickal Alphabets 25 The Power of Symbolism in Magick 27 Origins Dianic Wicca 39 Pulling Down the Veil 45 The First New Moon of the Gregorian Calendar 51 Cailleach, Daughter of the Little Sun
CORRESPONDENCES
29 Herb Spotlight: Cleavers & Chickweed 46 The Cold Moon 48 The Solar Eclipse 50 Goddess Cailleach 54 Celtic Tree Lore: Birch 63 Winter Three Bean Chili
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MYSTICAL MAGICK
Sigil Magick 101 Theban Alphabet Enochian Alphabet Malachim Alphabet Intro to Snow Magick Hematite & Garnet What it Means when a Wolf Steps into your Auric Field 40 A Spell of Transformation
CREATIONS
15 Origins Dressing Oil 16 Protection & Cleansing Floor Wash 24 Snow Spell Water 30 Cleavers Attraction Salve 32 Chickweed Love & Balance Cream
FEASTING
55 Blueberry Spruce Cookies 61 Winter Three Bean Chili 64 Winter Butternut Soup
JANUARY MAGICKAL WORKINGS During January, we have the magick of the first New Moon of 2019, a solar eclipse, and the Cold Full
Moon. These lunar and solar energies will create an abundance of energy throughout the month. You can work with the New Moon energy, the Full Moon
energy, in addition to the energy of the solar eclipse. Along with the lunar energy this month, focus on going back to basics with magick relating to symbols, sigils, and alphabets.
Take some time this month to cleanse your home, check in with your inner self, and think about pulling down your own personal veil.
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