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The Lord of Misrule
In England, during the late medieval and early Tudor periods, through the reign of King Edward VI, a custom emerged in which the lord of a manor or other great house appointed an individual to be in charge of all of the Christmas festivities. This individual was titled the Lord of Misrule, or sometimes the King of Misrule. The tradition expanded from the homes of noble families and even into university settings such as Cambridge and Oxford, where a Lord of Misrule was designated to oversee holiday shenanigans on the entire campus. The Yuletide events at a manor house or at Court ran anywhere from a few days to the entire…
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10 Ways to Show Gratitude
Man, I tell you. This year has been HARD, y’all. I don’t even have to explain why — all we have to do is say “2020, right?” and everyone is all UGHH NO PLEASE MAKE IT STOP. And when things are the way they’ve been, it’s really hard to find things to be thankful for. Instead of doing the big family turkey-day spread this week, I’m staying home, enjoying my four days off work in solitude, and cleaning out my attic to purge shit to donate to the local Goodwill. That’s it. I don’t even care about turkey this year. And yet, somehow, I’ve found myself this week taking a…
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Witchcraft for Healing On Sale Now!
Happy book birthday to me! Witchcraft for Healing is on sale now! It’s finally here, and officially out in the world for you all to read and enjoy. It’s been a wild ride from start to finish — I never imagined I’d be writing a book about self-care during a global pandemic. Witchcraft for Healing is a guide to unlocking magic’s transformative, empowering nature, and finding spiritual, emotional, and physical healing in all aspects of your life. Learn about how witchcraft has its roots in wellness, and explore dozens of simple spells and remedies like crafting an incense blend for prosperity, mixing oils for community unity, or brewing a healing herbal…
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You Are the Sum of Your Ancestors’ Dreams
It’s no secret that I’m a big proponent of working with one’s ancestors – hell, I wrote a whole-ass book about it. I talk to my people on the regular, and equally important, I listen to what they have to say. Every once in a while, though, something resonates with me in a profound and impactful way. Such was the case this past week – and no, not election related, thank the gods – and I wanted to share a few thoughts with you. I’ve always been in love with the entire state of Virginia. It’s always held, for me, a sense of coming home, as though I’d been there…
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What People are Saying About Witchcraft for Healing
Guys, I’m so excited! My newest book, Witchcraft for Healing, officially launches on November 10! Technically you can download the Kindle version now, although there seems to be a glitch in the matrix over at Amazon so the e-book isn’t showing, but trust me, the publishing gremlins are working on fixing that for you. I wanted to share with you some of the really kind words that some other folks have to say about the book! Lilith Dorsey, Author, Orishas, Goddess and Voodoo Queens and Water Magic “Whether we knew it or not Witchcraft for Healing by Patti Wigington is the book we all need. Healing is an integral part of…
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It’s Giveaway Time!
I love free stuff – and because I like to GET free stuff, I also like to GIVE free stuff. So, I’m doing a giveaway over on my About Paganism Facebook page! Click the link to hop on over there, and learn how you can win a copy of my newest book, Witchcraft for Healing, as well as a copies of Herb Magic and Wicca Practical Magic. That’s right, you cool cats and kittens… it’s a BOOK BUNDLE! Visit me on Facebook to learn more: About Paganism
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Using Your Words – And Why They Matter
One of the things I always try to stress to people when they’re working magic is that words matter – and by this, I mean you’ve got to be REALLY specific. As an illustration, let me share with you a story from my own checkered magical history. I like to tell this story in some of my workshops, because it feels like it really drives the point home. Plus it’s a great example of how stupid I was when I was a n00b witch, and I like to remind people that while it’s great to learn from your own mistakes, it’s also helpful to learn from OTHER people’s mistakes. Teenage…
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Witchcraft For Healing Kindle Edition Available Today
Well, here’s some super exciting news! My new book, Witchcraft for Healing, isn’t *officially* being released until November 10… but if you order the Kindle edition on Amazon, you’ll get it now! That’s right, the e-book version is available today! I’m thrilled that people will finally be able to start reading the book, and I can’t wait to hear what you think. Leaving a review is one of the best ways you can support authors, but more importantly, your review can help others decide if Witchcraft for Healing is what they’re looking for. If you’ve purchased the ebook and have started reading, please write an honest review over on Amazon —…
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What’s Your Biggest Self-Care Challenge?
As I was writing my upcoming book, Witchcraft for Healing: Radical Self-Care for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit, I was working through the manuscript in the early months of a global pandemic. For many of us, our social interaction became limited to Saturday night Zoom hangouts, video chatting with friends and family around the country, and eating and drinking way more than was healthy for any of us. I realized pretty early on that under crazy circumstances like 2020 has presented us with, self-care was a lot easier to talk about than it was to actually do. I learned, once those first couple of months had passed, that for my own…
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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall…
… who’s the most magical of them all? Well, YOU ARE, if you incorporate mirrors into your magical practice. From scrying to repelling spells to beauty rituals, mirrors can come in handy in a number of ways. Here are a few of my favorite magical uses for mirrors: Make a Scrying Mirror Scrying is one of the best known forms of divination, and can be done in a variety of ways. Basically, it’s the practice of looking into some sort of reflective surface — such as water, fire, glass, dark stones, etc. — to see what messages, symbols, or visions may appear. A scrying mirror is a simple black-backed mirror,…
