The Inked Grimoire

The world could always use a little more love, but especially right now, sending love out to Mother Earth and connecting with the entire human race in a meaningful way is more important than ever. These gemstones will enhance that connection and send loving energy across the globe. 

This Full Moon in Libra is a time of creating harmony among the chaos.

From raw stones, hearts, and towers, to tumbled stones, spheres, and more, crystal cuts and shapes seem endless. That’s why we’ve created this handy guide to help you determine which options are best for the work you want to do. 

Spring is coming – can you feel it? Imbolc marks the half-way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, and it’s a celebration of the return to life. In the Celtic seasonal calendar, it also marks the start of the lambing season – when the lambs are born for spring. It is a time of celebration, renewal, and hope.

Here are five new rituals and traditions to help you usher in a magickal New Year! As always, we encourage you to take these suggestions, put your own spin on them, and bring your personal magick to the ritual.

Journaling through a daily practice has a wealth of metaphysical and spiritual benefits. It's a great tool for beginner and experienced witches alike.

The shadow self – sometimes simply called our shadow – is the unconscious part of the brain, which drives a large amount of our behavior. Automatic responses to triggers, deep-seated habits, and emotional patterns “live” in this shadow self. But as we progress in our spiritual paths, it’s important not to suppress or ignore our shadow self in our efforts for self-improvement.

The New Moon in Scorpio on October 27th deals mostly with transformation on a spiritual level. Now is the perfect time to embrace your darker side and begin your shadow working, as Scorpio rules the occult, rebirth, and transformation.

Most practicing witches use white and gray magick to protect themselves, bless others, and do good in the world. However, for the beginner witch, practicing magick may feel like a slippery slope. You may feel like with one small mistake, suddenly you’re practicing black magick. Thankfully, that simply isn’t true.