The Inked Grimoire

Despite what social media (or our beloved original “Charmed”) might suggest, a crystal pendulum isn’t about predicting your future or handing your power over to unseen forces. You’re not outsourcing your decisions or direction; rather, you're channeling the energy within you and from your guides to inform your choices.

Not every witch resonates with picture-perfect altars or intricate, hours-long rituals. Some of us move through the world a little more instinctively, following energy instead of rules, crafting magick from what’s already in our hands, and letting our wild hearts lead the way. That's feral witch energy and we're all for it, especially at Yule.

Some days, gratitude feels like the spiritual equivalent of putting glitter on a dumpster fire. Like, sure, shiny lightworker on TikTok, I’m grateful, but also, everything is chaos and exhausting. Here’s the thing: gratitude isn’t about pretending the world is okay. It’s not about painting over the uncomfortable or horrifying parts of modern life. What it can be, though, is an anchor when everything else feels shaky. And when we approach it through magick with intention, energy, and maybe a little sassiness, it becomes a tool for resilience, not denial.

It’s not always practical for witches to practice their magick out in the open. Maybe you have judgmental family members, or you live in a town where it’s potentially unsafe to be a witch out in the open. Whatever your reason for remaining in the broom closet, I want you to remember one thing: Magick is powerful, even when practiced subtly.

Get ready for some polarizing energy with this Full Moon in Scorpio! As the sister sign of Taurus, Scorpio introduces some significant conflict to the grounded Earth sign. Between the two, it’s easy to fluctuate between feeling super abundant and utterly deprived. If you feel like you’re getting caught at one end of the spectrum or the other, just remember that the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.

Feral witchcraft is magick defined your way. It’s wild, instinctual, no-fluff, and anti-performative. It’s not about Instagram-worthy aesthetics, but about gut-level connection and unapologetic practice. Don’t get me wrong, feral witchcraft isn’t about being unhinged; it means uncolonized, unfiltered, and fucking free magick.

Witches love gemstones – this is simply a fact. So, it’s pretty normal for us to have a bunch of gemstones that we’ve collected over the years. It’s also pretty common for us to forget what they’re called. If this sounds like you, here are some tips and guides to help you identify your specimens so you can work with them on a more regular basis.

Get ready for some powerful messages from the Universe this week with the Full Moon in Leo on February 12. The energy will likely be chaotic with this Full Moon, possibly bringing you the shake-ups you've needed in your life but perhaps avoiding. Change is coming, and you're being called to listen to your intuition and trust yourself.

Forward-thinking and innovative Aquarius steps forward during our Sturgeon Full Moon on August 19^th with a vibe of uniqueness and curiosity. The strength and resilience of this Full Moon will also help give you one final push to achieve your goals here in Leo season before we settle into the cooler, calmer vibes of Virgo.