Wild Goddess Magick
Witchology Magazine SAMHAIN FOR FAMILIES
Understanding Shadows and Ouija Boards Working with
Mugwort & Obsidian
Samhain
Astrology & The Darker Side of Venus CONJURING THE WITCH CONSCIOUSNESS
Cover by Sami Mettler @shearlysamantha
Samhain—(sow-in or sah-win) This sabbat represents the last harvest, the end of summer, and the beginning of the witch’s New Year. Samhain is usually celebrated on October 31st in the northern hemisphere and April 30th in the southern hemisphere. Samhain occurs when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, allowing the dead and the fae (nature spirits, like fairies, elves, and goblins) to enter our realm. It also coincides with Halloween. On Samhain, honor spirits, contact your ancestors, or celebrate life and death.
EDITORIAL
Ambrosia Hawthorn, Editor-in-Chief Sarah Justice, Co-Editor Louisa Blackthorn, Acquisitions Editor Meg Rosenbriar, Acquisitions Editor Christie O’Regan, Acquisitions Editor
ART & PHOTOS
Cover: Maggie Lloyd by photographer Aubrey Holland All other photos are from stock.adobe.com, free stock sources, or from contributors.
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Witchology Magazine
Welcome!
Welcome to our 29th issue of Witchology Magazine! A small independent digital publication created in 2018. It’s been quite the journey and transformation but it won’t end here. Witchology has a very bright future so make sure to stay tuned! There won’t be a November issue this year as we make preparations for a relaunch for Yule with shiny new features and a fresh new look! You can now look forward to bigger and better things this Yule for Witchology Magazine! In the spirit of the third harvest, it’s my hope that you’ll find something in this issue that will truly elevate your practice. Blessed be witches,
Ambrosia Hawthorn @wildgoddessmagick
Cover by Sami Mettler @shearlysamantha
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1. Sarah Justice @tinycauldron Tinycauldron.com Co-Editor, writer, shop owner
4. Katiee McKinstry @rosecafletic lifestartswithcoffee.com Writer, witch
8. Hazel @hex_tarot Hextarot.bigcartel.com Witch, and professional tarot and palm reader
2. Karla Michelle Freeling @spellboundarrangements SpelboundArangements.etsy.com Mother in the military, Pagan, shop owner
5. Ellen Evert Hopman Herbalist, published author Elleneverthopman.com Tribeoftheoak.com
9. Frances Billinghurst @francesbillinghurst templedarkmoon.com Published author, witch, devotional beader
6. Wren Le Fey @the_cemetery_witch @oak_and_bramble Witch, writer, nature lover
10. Gillian Pegg @gillianmoragivy @pegggillian Witch, writer
3. Vivacia Ahwen @sheraprincess Msvivacia.wordpress.com Witch, astrologer, romance author, artist
7. Chris Allaun @astreataylor Astreataylor.com Published author, witch blogger, fire dancer 5
OCTOBER 7 Witchy New Releases 8 Shop Feature: The Witch’s Diary Shop 10 October Magickal Workings 11 October 2020 Astrology Gather the Witches Event 32 The Power of Hex Feature 50 Witchology Sneak Peek 48 Witchy Shops Directory
ARTICLES & LORE
16 Samhain on the Cemetery 24 The Darker Side of Venus 29 Honoring our Familiars in the Past and Present 33 Samhain for Families 36 The Land Spirits at Samhain 41 The Shadow and the Dark Goddess
MAGICK LEARNING 20 Understanding Shadows 22 A Quick Intro to Ouija Boards 26 The Tiny Spellbook: Conjuring the Witch Consciousness 28 Simple Samhain Altar 38 Using Obsidian to Block Negative Vibes 34 Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) 46 The Sabbat Cycle of Beetroot
FEASTING
47 Magick in Your Glass: A Samhain Wine
Witchy New Releases Want to know what’s new in the witchy community? Then look no further. We’ve put together these latest releases.
Yin Magic: How to be Still
The Power of Hex: Spells, Incantations, and Rituals
By Sarah Robinson
By Shawn Engel The Power of Hex, author Shawn Engel shows young witches how to use their own power in an inclusive way, and empowers them to create their own spells with their new knowledge. Beginning with the definition of hexing, unpacking the ethics, and showing how disenfranchised groups have used this type of magic throughout history for protection, The Power of Hex leads into modern takes on the practice. From there, an overview of focusing energy in different rituals leads into four main spell chapters, rounding out to a chapter dedicated to building your own spells using aligned ingredients. Available at Chicago Review Press.
In Yin Magic shows how ancient Chinese Taoist alchemical practices can mingle with yoga and magic to enhance our wellbeing from sleep to stress-levels, helping us to move beyond the burnout cycles and embody the beauty of letting go. Yin Magic helps us to make everyday magic at a sumptuously slow pace as an antidote to the busyness of modern life. Available at Womancraft Publishing.
Spells for the Modern Mystic: A Ritual Guidebook and SpellCasting Kit By Kelly Knight and Brandon Knight Looking to boost your self-empowerment and personal protection? Would you like to enhance your personal transformation and optimize the energy of the spaces in which you live and work? Spells for the Modern Mystic holds the key to tapping into the universe to improve your life. With this deluxe gift set, aspiring and seasoned practitioners can conduct more than two dozen spells to improve all areas of life, including love, financial well-being, and personal security. In addition to the materials you need, Spells for the Modern Mystic contains a guide that explains the five essential elements of rituals—symbols, terms, and methodology, including how to set up altars—and answers frequently asked questions. It also shows you step-by-step how to set up and perform rituals and cast spells in six life areas: self-protection; ancestral power; love; transformation; wealth; and personal spaces. Available at Amazon. 7
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