9 of the Best Witchy, Astrological or Otherwise Woo Books of 2018
Whether you’re into some kind of witchery yourself or you’d rather keep it fictional, thanks, here’s an overview of some of the best books from 2018.
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33 Deeply Enchanting Feelings You Have About Witchcraft
“One day I will end up a witch on the corner with thirteen black cats cursing the prime minister”
Read These 10 Books with Queer Witches
Queers and witches just go together.
Cristy C. Road’s “Next World Tarot” Boldly Defines a New Generation of Saints
Cristy C Road’s intersectional tarot deck, enchanted with resistance, survival and spirituality, is no longer a dream of the future.
How To Write A Spell Against White Supremacy
To me, magic means resilience and connecting to ancestors who survived the tragedy of the Middle Passage. Magic runs through my veins and feels like my birthright. It’s stronger than white supremacy will ever be.
Witch Hunt: It’s Past the Summer Solstice, but We’re Still Lookin’ Hot
Summer’s now in full swing, so I hope all you sea hags are having fun at the beach, all you snow witches are blasting the AC and everyone is working on maintaining their practice, whatever it is.
Fool’s Journey: Same Card, Different Decks
Comparing cards from two or more different tarot decks can help you discover new depths of meaning. Here are some examples!
Fool’s Journey: Which Queen is Your Mentor?
These four powerful femmes have Done The Work, and they want to show you that you can, too!
Witch Hunt: We’re Back, Witches!
We’re back like a witch who was being burned at the stake and promised she’d come back one day.
Fool’s Journey: Beyond Kings and Queens, Renaming Court Cards
The King/Queen binary hierarchy is just another way tarot can reinforce gender nonsense, but the good news is, as with all things tarot, you don’t have to follow the rules!
Fool’s Journey: Wands Show Us That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
These are the fiery cards of activism, of turning words into actions, of living your dreams…and of burnout.
Fool’s Journey: The Slow Holler Tarot, First Impressions and Favourite Cards
The Slow Holler Tarot is the product of 19 months’ work by artists and writers with queer and/or Southern identities.
Witch Hunt: The Darkest Night of the Year
What are your favorite solstice rituals? What kind of power do you get from the darkest night of the year? What kind of renewing energy does it give you?
Witch Hunt: Let’s Share Some Healing Magic and Strengthening Spells
A witchy episode of Bob’s Burgers, the recipe for Raquel’s Scorpio Mesquite, an empowering playlist, Words With Witches with Rachel, Heather’s first New Moon ritual, a discussion about Garth Nix’s Abhorsen Trilogy, and more!
Fool’s Journey: The Dark Days Tarot is Your Queer Lunar Oracle
“The moon is my muse and ruler. I love her many faces. I love being her daughter, her sister, her boyfriend, her girlfriend, her theyfriend, her lover, her handmaiden, her houseboy — you name it and I’ve dreamed such things.”
Fool’s Journey: How to Get the Most from a Tarot Reading
The best tarot readings begin with clear, genuine intentions and empowered, positive questions. Here are some tips to help you approach your cards with integrity.
Witch Hunt: Potions, Podcasts and Keeping Your Pet Off Your Altar
Want to learn how to make a tasty alcoholic potion? Want to keep your cat off your altar? Maybe we can help!
Fool’s Journey: Using Tarot Cards to Figure Out Timings
Whether you use tarot to predict the future, or love using your cards for planning and decision-making, here are some techniques to answer ‘when…?’ questions.
Fool’s Journey: The Key Cards That Make or Break a Tarot Deck
When I’m looking at new tarot decks, there are a few particular cards I like to check out first, to see how the artist has interpreted them.
Drawn to Comics: Power & Magic Brings Women of Color and Witches Together in The Best Anthology Ever
“I hope queer readers of color walk away with that slightly breathless feeling that happens after finishing a great story. I want that to occur without the awful heart-sinking anxiety that wells in your chest when you realize no one in the story looks or loves like you do (again).”