Patti Wigington

I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I get messages from people on various social platforms who need some sort of magical assistance, and the conversation always goes something like this: Them: Can you please help me I’m having a problem with [insert crisis thing here] Me: I’d be happy to offer some suggestions, what’s going on? Them: [lots of really big details that tell me this is something major] Me: Wow, ok. You could try [X, Y, or Z magical solutions] Them: How do I do that? Me: Well, before you [X, Y, or Z] I’d recommend first you need to [beginner-level magical stuff] Them: How…

I don’t know about you, but even though I love my job, I’ve found over the years that the workplace can be a source of significant stress and challenges, from tight deadlines and high expectations to difficult coworkers and a fast-paced environment. Navigating these pressures often requires professional skills and resilience, to be sure. But sometimes we also need to take a holistic approach to maintaining well-being and productivity. So what’s a working witch to do? This is where magical charms can come in super-handy. By adding a few small, enchanted objects into your professional life, you can cultivate a more positive, focused, and harmonious work environment for yourself. Protection…

In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it’s only natural that witchcraft, too, evolves to incorporate digital methods. Far from detracting from the mystical essence of the craft, technology is another tool in the arsenal, much like an athame, a Book of Shadows, or a collection of herbs and crystals. From apps and cell phones to digital rituals and online communities, we have a ton of resources at our fingertips. And look, I get it… some people don’t like new things. There are plenty of people reading this right now – you might be one of them – who are thinking Pshaw, our ancestors didn’t have apps…

I do a lot of in-person events, and inevitably, someone will come up and say something along the lines of I’d really like to buy X, where is the best place to find it? And the answer is, inevitably, It depends… When it comes to crystals, you’ve got a LOT of options. A simple online search is going to give you a floppity-million results, and it can be overwhelming – don’t panic, though. There are plenty of places you can source your crystals in ways that are both affordable and ethical. The key here is to do your homework ahead of time. Crystals vary widely in price depending on shape, weight, and…

Although a lot of my readers assume I spend all of my time blogging, writing books, and generally cavorting around doing fun magically-delicious things, the fact is I spent a good fifty hours a week in the corporate world. My early career was spent in retail management as well as medical office administration, but about eleven years ago I found an opportunity to move into the business-to-business sphere, and I’ve never looked back. Since I spend so much of my time immersed in general business practices, processes, and principles, as you can probably imagine, sometimes this spills over into my magical life. While we typically perceive witchcraft as this mysterious,…

Join me as I return to one of my favorite places, Cleveland’s Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick, for a workshop on how to develop a relationship with your ancestors for spiritual growth and development. Ancestor veneration is a key component of many spiritual/occult practices, but very few people know where to start. We’ll talk about how to figure out who your ancestors were, and then what to do once you’ve identified them. You’ll learn how to work with your ancestors for protection, abundance, and personal growth. This workshop is an introduction to genealogical research as well as to making your magic more powerful through working with your kinfolk. We’ll…

I get messages about this a lot, so I thought maybe it was time to address it – what are the advantages and disadvantages of practicing as a solitary, versus joining a coven or some other sort of group? It’s a discussion that comes up frequently in the magical community, because there’s one school of thought that says “only a witch can make a witch,” which means you must be initiated and part of a coven before you can truly practice. There’s another camp that says anyone can be a witch, and what matters more than initiation and coven connections is what’s in your heart and soul. Will everyone ever…

One of the things I love about where I live is that I’m kind of in the middle of nowhere. My little village is out in the woods, about 25 minutes from the nearest Real Town, and we only have a population of 750 people. We also happen to have a village-wide No Soliciting ordinance, which means the only people who knock on my door are my neighbors stopping by to see if I’d like to swap some plant cuttings, some kid on an ATV who’s gotten lost on their way back to their parents’ campsite, or the UPS guy. This is great, because no one is on my front…