Witchcraft and Spellwork

Seven of Pentacles “If you're ever down and hurt, a little angel is gonna appear on your shoulder…That angel is gonna whisper in your ear, he's gonna say..’GET UP YOU SON OF A BITCH!...'cause Mickey loves ya’..." – Rocky V Following the Six of Pentacles and Taurus II, we arrive at Taurus III and the 7 of Pentacles– a decan that is ruled by the taskmaster that is Saturn–this is a planet that demands sacrifice, toil and persistence. The Golden Dawn called this card “The Lord o

Six of Pentacles “No, no, you chose. You chose to get ahead. You want this life. Those choices are necessary.” — Miranda Priestly During a rewatch of The Devil Wears Prada ahead of the new movie, it occurred to me that opportunities are only gifts when we understand the motivations of the giver. Without that understanding, we lack the ability to employ discernment in deciding for ourselves — to “choose for ourselves,” as Miranda notes to Andy in Paris. Andy spent the better p

The Five of Pentacles / Taurus I: The Lord of Worry Decan Walk “You know, it occurs to me that the best way you hurt rich people is by turning them into poor people.” — Billy Ray in Trading Places In late April we’ve moved out of the fiery, Mars-ruled energy of Aries and into the grounded, Venusian Taurus. And the first decan doesn’t ease us in gently. In the northern hemisphere, it’s not all roses and sunshine yet. The weather is unreliable. The ground is still hard. The see

A Beltane Spread for the Scorpio Full Moon The last time Beltane landed on a Scorpio full moon was 1988. It was also the year the Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival was born — a small group of artists on Calton Hill, lighting fires because the pressure of Thatcherism had built past the point of containment. The Iron Curtain was cracking. The roots started to shift under the Berlin Wall, leading to its fall the next year. The Scorpio moon showed what was buried. The burn came fir

The Four of Wands: The Lord of Perfected Work After the initial battle and climb of Aries I and II, we move into the last decan of Aries -- Aries III, which is like every 80s movie high school house party. A glorious celebratory moment where the fire of Aries is seemingly under control -- but there’s always a cost. Corresponding to the Four of Wands in the tarot, it looks festive and happy on the outside, but there’s inevitably some teenage girl crying in the bathroom. In thi

The April 1st Full Moon in Libra has me thinking about the tension in our closest relationships — a spouse, family, friends, or for a lot of us, work. It's landing in the second decan of Libra, historically associated with the Three of Swords — I know, I know, but hang with me for a second. Tarot three of swords The Three of Swords looks like heartbreak at first glance. But Saturn rules this decan, which brings Justice, and Venus rules Libra, which brings The World. Two major

Witchcraft is not just a practice; it is a way of life that connects us to the earth, the cosmos, and our inner selves. Grounded rituals are essential for any witch looking to deepen their practice and enhance their connection to the energies around them. In this blog post, we will explore various grounded rituals that can elevate your witchcraft practice, making it more meaningful and impactful. A serene altar setup for witchcraft rituals. Understanding Grounded Rituals Grou