The Inked Grimoire
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Why Are You a Witch?
In the latest episode of Busy, Gritty, Inked, and Witchy, Morgan takes listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery, asking the pivotal question, "Why are you a witch?" -
Cooking and Baking for the Dark Season
The dark season, from Mabon (the Autumn Equinox) to Yule (the Winter Solstice), is the part of the year in the Northern Hemisphere when we receive fewer hours of daylight than other times of the year. The nights are longer, the days colder, and we have a natural desire to hibernate and eat nourishing, filling food. It’s also the perfect time for baking and cooking over a hot stove while it gets chilly outside. So, we thought we'd share some of our favorite recipes for the season! -
Witches’ Brews, Cocktails, & Mocktails
What’s spooky season without some great treats to go with it? One of my favorite ways to celebrate any season is to create unique cocktails and mocktails in my kitchen! Here are three witches’ brews to try out for this Samhain!
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Witchy Sh*t to do During the Season of the Witch
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, witches everywhere know that the Season of the Witch has arrived. -
The Season of the Witch
The Season of the Witch starts on the Fall Equinox and extends to the “Wild Hunt,” a Norse tradition that occurs around Yule. During the Season of the Witch, the veil between the worlds is especially thin, allowing us to connect with our ancestors and the spirit world. -
Samhain for the Busy Witch
Samhain occurs on October 31 – the same day as Halloween! The energy of Samhain occurs the week before and the week after October 31, so don’t feel too much pressure to practice your rituals on the date if you’ve got other things going on in your life. -
How to Set Up an Ancestor Altar
As we move toward the thinning of the veil at Samhain, you may feel the urge to connect with your ancestors. From cooking with your ancestors to setting up an ancestor altar, there are many ways to honor those who have come before you. In this post, I’ll discuss setting up an ancestor altar. Your altar can be as elaborate or as simple as you desire.
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How To Communicate With and Revere Your Ancestors
Ancestor communication is one of those magickal practices you can observe at any time of the year, and there are many ways to do it. Keep reading for our favorite tips. -
Ancient Protection Magick
As any experienced witch will tell you, protection magick is essential to one’s spiritual, mental, and sometimes physical health. Protection magick is one of the oldest forms of magick, and we see it in the modern day across cultures and religions. Let's dive into some ancient protection magickal practices! -
Witchy Shit to Do During October
October may be our favorite month of the year, but it’s not all bats and pumpkins. October is a wonderful time to really get your witchy vibes on, with ancestor work, divination, and more! Here are some fun ideas to indulge your witchy side this month.
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The History of Halloween
Like many mainstream holidays, Halloween is the product of a pagan celebration that the Catholic Church overtook. It has since evolved into one of the largest celebrations in the US, where a quarter of all the candy sold throughout the year is purchased for Halloween. That’s a lot of sugar! Let’s dive into Halloween, its origins in Samhain, and how we came to celebrate this holiday. -
Full Blue Moon in Taurus- October 31, 2020
This is the first Full Moon on Halloween in over 75 years, so this could be a once in a lifetime experience for many of us!
