The Inked Grimoire
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What is a Coven?
A few words related to witchcraft are met with mixed feelings. “Coven” is one of them. We thought it would be a good idea to answer your most pressing questions about covens and give you and give you an idea of what it’s like to be a member of our coven, the Inked Spirit Coven. -
Essential Tools for Green Witches
If you find yourself with a pile of herbs and ingredients, but you have no idea what to do next, read on! We’ve put together a basic list of tools you’ll need for your spellwork. -
Celebrating Imbolc – A Return To The Light
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. -
From Our Hearth To Yours: Blessings and Charms for Yuletide
Holly berries, evergreens, candles, and Yule logs. Yes, it’s that time of year again – Yule and Christmas time. Although Christmas has many of the same traditions as Yule, it’s nice to bring some of the older traditions into your holiday season. -
What Is Shadow Work & Why Should You Do It?
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. -
Wards, Spells & Circles: Supplies & Practices For Spiritual Protection
We’ve curated a list of protective supplies and recommendations for clearing and protecting your space this month and all year long. Read on for more ideas, and allow your intuition to guide you as you add some protection to yourself and your loved ones. -
What’s The Difference Between White, Black, and Gray Magick?
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. -
Bridging The Spiritual Divide: Communicating Safely With The Spirit Realm
Everyone can communicate with the spirit realm. But doing so can seem daunting to the beginner. With a few preparations and precautions, it can be a safe and rewarding experience. Here’s how to prepare and practice communicating with the spirit realm. -
Yuletide Traditions
Regardless of your religion, it is easy to honor some of the ancient traditions of the holiday season, and you might already be doing so! -
Samhain Ritual for the Beginner Witch
Samhain, the final harvest festival of the year, marks the Witches New Year. The veil between worlds is at its thinnest, making this a good time to contact passed loved ones and do some divination. This article contains correspondences for Samhain, as well as a Samhain ritual for you to perform. -
Samhain, the Witch's New Year
Samhain is a time to cast away that which no longer serves you, a time of divination & honoring ancestors of your past, as the veil between the worlds is thin! -
Samhain- A Connection to the Past
A good way to get into the headspace of Samhain is to imagine what it was like to live off the land before all the modern conveniences.
