Book and Deck Review Combo: Color, Form, and Magic & Prism Oracle by Nicole Pivirotto

Color, Form and Magic hardcover book & the Prism Oracle. Photo from ChronicleBooks.com I've got a double dose of colour magic for you witches today! Nicole Pivirotto is digital designer and art director who regularly combines art and colour magic in both her professional work and personal spiritual practice, which lead her to write a … Continue reading Book and Deck Review Combo: Color, Form, and Magic & Prism Oracle by Nicole Pivirotto

Shades of Magic: Aura Colours

One of my favourite manifestations of colour magic is in the reading and analysis of our own personal aura. The human aura is a strong electro-magnetic field, and an extension of our energies, be it strong or weak, fair or otherwise, light and bright or dull and dense. It is a band of energy that … Continue reading Shades of Magic: Aura Colours

Shades of Magic: Very Periwinkle Blue

There are some colours you see absolutely everywhere, no matter what. On any given day if you leave your house you will no doubt see green SOMEWHERE- a tree, some grass, a leaf, a recycle bin, a wine bottle. Even in the middle of the desert, the middle of the ocean, or deep in the … Continue reading Shades of Magic: Very Periwinkle Blue

Green Witchcraft: Strawberry Quartz and Strawberry (fruit)!

Wild Strawberry - fragaria vesca Hello my witchy friends! I've got a new sketchy herb and magic rock here for y'all, inspired by last night's strawberry moon - STRAWBERRY QUARTZ AND STRAWBERRY! Strawberry quartz is a new stone to me, one I just started working with when I began to research crystals that could be … Continue reading Green Witchcraft: Strawberry Quartz and Strawberry (fruit)!

Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Night Blooming Cereus & Bloodstone

This sketchy herb and magic rock were inspired by the fiction podcast Welcome to Nightvale, but they both have real practical uses for modern witches. In the latest episode of the podcast, Episode 79 - A Episode About You, I described a ritual you can perform during the Night Blooming Cereus's 24-hour blooming period with … Continue reading Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Night Blooming Cereus & Bloodstone

Green Witchcraft: Mulberry & Honey Calcite

In my most recent podcast episode Episode 76 – Skip to My LUGH!, I shared a sketchy herb (magical plant) and magic rock (crystal) perfect for the sunny season of abundance that follows Lughnasadh on August 1st - mulbery and honey calcite. Both of these magical allies attract abundance to you, but they also help you … Continue reading Green Witchcraft: Mulberry & Honey Calcite

#MagicRockMondays – Nuumite

Welcome to another Magic Rock Monday, witches! Today I'm sharing my experience of working with pietersite, the tempest stone, for the last week and introducing the stone I'll be working with for the next 7 days! Wanna recommend a magic rock for next monday? Use the tag #MagicRockMondays on Instagram and let me know! Pietersite … Continue reading #MagicRockMondays – Nuumite

#MagicRockMondays – Pietersite

Welcome to May, witches! Today I'm continuing my weekly exploration of the crystals in my collection to get more acquainted with their energy and uses. Working with crystals may start by seeing something shiny in the store and looking it up in your favourite encyclopedia (this is mine), but once you get it home it's … Continue reading #MagicRockMondays – Pietersite

The Ebook edition of Green Witchcraft comes out today! 🌿📲

Today the ebook edition of Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond is available for purchase! To celebrate let's take a look at the Crystal Grid for Courage from Chapter 8: The Strength of Stones & Crystals. Below you'll find tips and extras, and a free printable … Continue reading The Ebook edition of Green Witchcraft comes out today! 🌿📲

Green Witchcraft Preview: Cimaruta Charm Bag

The Cimaruta (Chee-mah-roo-tah) is an Italian folk charm that’s usually worn as jewellery or hung in the home to offer protection against the Evil Eye. Usually made of silver, the charm is shaped like a living sprig of rue with magickal and protective symbols sprouting from the ends. Over time and, through the Christianization of … Continue reading Green Witchcraft Preview: Cimaruta Charm Bag

Authenticity

I'm the kind of person that likes to have goal to work towards (lol capricorn) and actually I just lied I like to have like 8000 goals to work toward at once because I'm a glutton for punishment. Some of these goals are things I consciously choose, like this year's goal of finding advertisers for … Continue reading Authenticity

Submit Questions for ‘Burn baby, burn!’ #SeekersCorner

In keeping with my general goal of doing more spellwork this year, my next episode of Seeker's Corner will focus on my absolute favourite way of working magic - CANDLE SPELLS! I'll be answering questions about candle magic, colour and candles, spell candle brands and books, candle carving and dressing, and even specific questions about … Continue reading Submit Questions for ‘Burn baby, burn!’ #SeekersCorner

#SeekersCorner Wrap Up – Sunshine of Your Love

Thanks to everyone who watched and participated in today's episode of Seeker's Corner celebrating the Summer Solstice! Today we talked solar energy and magic and ways to honour and celebrate the sun as well as pagan handfasting! I also got a chance to show off the Litha Box from Green Moon Apothecary which includes magical … Continue reading #SeekersCorner Wrap Up – Sunshine of Your Love

#SeekersCorner Wrap Up – May 3rd, 2019

@stephaniechinart Thanks to everyone who watched and participated in today's episode of Seeker's Corner! We talked so much longer than I planned, and I'm so glad you all liked the topic I chose! In case you missed it, this week we talked about BODY MAGIC! We touched on things like Reiki and energy healing, yoga, … Continue reading #SeekersCorner Wrap Up – May 3rd, 2019

Episode 44 – Spellcasting!

Listen on Podbean!   Hello witches and thanks for tuning in to episode 45 of the podcast, all about SPELL CASTING! I’m talking about how and why witches cast spells, sharing some stories of my first spell attempts, giving you tips on getting started casting, AND I’ve of course got some book recommendations for those … Continue reading Episode 44 – Spellcasting!

Witchy Weather Report – Daily Magic

Monday’s Witch is tranquil and whiteTuesday’s Witch wields fire and mightWednesday’s Witch is wacky but wiseThursday’s Witch keeps their eye on the prizeFriday’s Witch mixes coconut and limeSaturday’s Witch can bend space and timebut the Witch who works on Sunna’s day will always bring bright blessings their way Everyday, as you’re getting ready to leave … Continue reading Witchy Weather Report – Daily Magic

Magic Rocks from Outer Space!

Don't forget to tune into The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast tomorrow when I'll be a total space case! 🌌 #crystals #starmagic I'll talk crystals from space, asteroid astrology, and working with star magic.

Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Borage + Galaxyite

Today I've asked you, witches, to share some of your favourite, and most used crystals using the #howrealwitchesdo hashtag and I've seen so many great responses already! I'll be posting my own to Instagram later, but I thought this was a great time for a Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rock! We haven't done that in … Continue reading Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Borage + Galaxyite

Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Lilac & Fire and Ice Quartz

Today's sketchy herb and magic rock are inspire by St. Patrick's Day! I'm thinking of magick, faeries, good luck, and the mystical ancient Celts today, and working some magick with lucky Clover 🍀 and Stonehenge 🧙‍♂️ stone! #stpatricksday

9 Magical Flowers to Show Your Mom You Love Her! (and 3 for if you lowkey hate her)

Those April showers totally came through with the promise of May flowers and my neighbourhood is exploding. In the Witch n' Bitch this month we're talking flower magick, and I started to think about the flowers people give their moms on Mother's Day, and what kind of magickal energy they bring. Of course, giving flowers … Continue reading 9 Magical Flowers to Show Your Mom You Love Her! (and 3 for if you lowkey hate her)

Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Clover & Preseli Bluestone

Today's sketchy herb and magic rock are inspire by St. Patrick's Day! I'm thinking of magick, faeries, good luck, and the mystical ancient Celts today, and working some magick with lucky Clover 🍀 and Stonehenge 🧙‍♂️ stone! #stpatricksday

A Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special! Vol. 2

Happy Halloween friends! Are you excited? I am! This is my most favourite holiday of the year!  It’s a time of magick and mystery and monsters. It’s a time when anyone can be whomever or whatever they want and embrace that identity for one incredible night. Plus… candy. Last year for Halloween I talked about … Continue reading A Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special! Vol. 2

Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Mullein & Malachite

This Sketchy Herb and Magic are both featured this month in the Witch n' Bitch! I chose them because they have strong connections to the world of the dead, and to transformation. Both Malachite and Mullein are an excellent addition to a Halloween or Samhain altar, are great for dream magick and astral travel, and … Continue reading Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Mullein & Malachite

Feisty Feline Familiars!

Black cats and witches go together like newt’s eyes and cauldrons! The black cat has been following in the footsteps of their witchy master for as long as anyone can remember, and it’s no wonder. Cats are mysterious, agile, cunning, and vicious hunters. Cats get what they want and always land on all fours no … Continue reading Feisty Feline Familiars!

A Secular Witch’s Guide to the Sabbats: Litha

Summer is here, y'all, and so is summertime magick! The Summer Solstice is a time of celebration, energy, action, and love. It's a time for bonfires, enjoying the beauty of the summer sun, interacting with nature, finding true love, and leaving your garbage all over Stonehenge. Nearly every culture in the world has celebrated this … Continue reading A Secular Witch’s Guide to the Sabbats: Litha

It’s Kushcraft! Weed in Witchcraft

Today is 420 - the official weed holiday for people who love weed. Thanks to a group of teens (bless 'em) in San Rafael California who used to meet up after school to get baked, April 20th has become a day for stoners every where to partake in and brag about illicit drug use. No, … Continue reading It’s Kushcraft! Weed in Witchcraft

Planetary Retrograde Cheat Sheet

Everyone knows that the planets move around the sun, marching along their own little orbits, looping around and around. But from here on earth, sometimes it looks like they're going backwards... like maybe they switched directions on the path? All the planets and one of the luminaries have retrograde periods every year, times when they … Continue reading Planetary Retrograde Cheat Sheet

Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Hibiscus and Lepidolite

Today's sketchy herb and magic rock are both inspired by my new journey towards better mental health. That doesn't mean I think they are a cure for any illness, or that I think you can skip seeing your doctor and just use these instead, but there's no harm in finding complimentary magical tools to incorporate … Continue reading Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Hibiscus and Lepidolite

Valentine’s Day for Fat Feminist Witches

I don't know about y'all, but I LOVE Valentine's Day. What's not to love about love? Plus, it's probably the best season there is for dollar store shopping. You can get A+ cheesy decor sure to make your partner's heart soar (hopefully not out the door! Boo yah, rhyming!) and tons of chocolate for low … Continue reading Valentine’s Day for Fat Feminist Witches

A Secular Witch’s Guide to the Sabbats: Imbolc or Mid-Winter

February 1st/2nd marks the pagan fire festival of Imbolc, a day that marks the coming of spring and honours the peace and quiet of winter. It's a holiday celebrating rebirth, spring, inspiration, and purification. Rituals to the goddess Brighid, a irish goddess of fire and hearth who presided over poetry and music, healing and magic … Continue reading A Secular Witch’s Guide to the Sabbats: Imbolc or Mid-Winter

You Lucky Witch!

Today is Friday the 13th, a day widely regarded in North America to be SUPER unlucky. It's commonly associated with black cats, stepping on sidewalk cracks, and tons of emergency room visits for people's very unfortunate mothers. Even if you're not superstitious, the number 13 no doubt brings up a little bit of fear and … Continue reading You Lucky Witch!

Emoji Spells: Mobile Sigil Magick

Though Emoji Spells are practically old news in the Tumblr universe, the recent US Presidential Election brought them out of the shadows and all over twitter. Emoji spells to block Whats-his-face or empower Hillary flooded the internet. In case you haven't seen one, an emoji spell is a string of emoji that convey an intention … Continue reading Emoji Spells: Mobile Sigil Magick

Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Eye of Newt & Emerald

Happy Halloween, Witches! In a very special Halloween edition of Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks we're covering the witchiest herb around and the crystal that powered an entire magical city! Eye of Newt "Eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of dog, adder's fork and blind worm's sting, lizard's leg … Continue reading Sketchy Herbs & Magic Rocks: Eye of Newt & Emerald