The Inked Grimoire
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Mabon for the Busy Witch
Mabon falls on the Autumn Equinox, and for us witches, it’s an excellent day for practicing gratitude and balancing our energy. It’s also a great time to celebrate what we’ve accomplished this year. Even if you’re a busy witch, you can celebrate this beautiful sabbat and quickly honor your practice. We promise you have time to celebrate! Here are some ideas.
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New Moon in Virgo- September 14, 2023
The New Moon in Virgo arrives on September 14, 2023, bringing some much-needed grounded Earth energy in the midst of retrograde season. -
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. -
Full Blue Supermoon in Pisces- August 30, 2023
On August 30, the second Full Moon of the month arrives in the sign of Pisces, bringing with it some intensity. -
Scrying Magick 101
Scrying is an ancient divination practice rooted in Ancient China, Egypt, and Greece. Scrying is accessible to anyone who wants to practice it, and it doesn’t have to include large-scale predictions about the world or the future. -
New Moon in Leo- August 16, 2023
The New Moon in Leo arrives on August 16th to help you enjoy your life a little more. -
Stop Trying to Memorize Tarot, Witches!
With the Major and Minor Arcana, there are 78 cards in all, and that makes for a lot of memorization. But what if you didn’t have to memorize the cards at all? That’s right, witches! It’s time to stop memorizing the cards and allow your intuition to guide you. Here’s how. -
Full Supermoon in Aquarius- August 1, 2023
The Full Moon in Aquarius is a Supermoon, and arrives on August 1st to usher in a time of change. -
Lammas for the Busy Witch
Celebrating the sabbats is easy, even if you’re a busy witch! Today we’re talking about Lammas aka Lughnasadh. This is the first harvest festival of the pagan Wheel of the Year. Let’s dive in!
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Using Skulls in Magick for Protection
Skulls can be controversial in magick. They serve as grim reminders of our mortality. Pirates used to use them on their flags to inspire fear in others. However, skulls can also be used in magick as protective objects…and maybe a bit of a warning not to eff with the witch using them!
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New Moon in Cancer- July 17, 2023
The New Moon in Cancer arrives on July 17th, bringing you into yourself for the next few weeks.