Patti Wigington

So a few months ago I announced that I was part of a fun new project – I was invited to co-write The Libra Witch with the amazing Ivo Dominguez Jr., who is one of my favorite people ever, and I’m pleased to say you can now get your hands on a copy! Join me and Ivo as we share the strengths and challenges Libra energy brings to both witchcraft and everyday life. Featuring recipes, exercises, stories, rituals, and spells from a host of Libra contributors, this book teaches you how to best connect with your sign’s energy, manage your power, cleanse and shield yourself, tailor-fit magical workings to your sign,…

I live in northern Appalachia, and one of my favorite parts of the fall is when the pawpaw trees start blooming. These chubby little fruits taste like a lil’ bit of heaven, sort of like a cross between a mango and a banana. Their gooey, custardy texture isn’t for everyone, but holy cow do I love them. Unfortunately, because they spoil fairly quickly, you’ll never find a pawpaw in a grocery store – and the window of opportunity for collecting them is fairly short, for just a few weeks in September and early October, so they’re just not that viable commercially. If you’re lucky, you might encounter pawpaws at your…

So a couple of months ago I mentioned that I had the privilege of co-authoring The Libra Witch with the amazing Ivo Dominguez, Jr., and I’m excited to announce it’s now available for pre-order! The Libra Witch is one of twelve books in the new Llewellyn Sun Sign Series, and will offer some insights and ideas for how you can work with the attributes of your own sun sign to unlock your fullest magical potential. I had a wonderful time writing my section, and the whole thing is a great resource to guide you on harnessing your Libra energy and using it to make your practice more rich and rewarding.…

You want to be a witch? Cool! It’s worked for me for over 35 years – if it hadn’t, I wouldn’t be bothering with it. But let’s talk about a few things related to the “I want to be a witch” thing that’s constantly popping up in my magical mailbag. WitchTok A couple of times a week, I get messages from people who tell me some variation of I saw this spell on TikTok and I did it but can you please tell me why it didn’t work oh by the way i’m new.  OK, so first of all, I know there’s a ton of witchy shit on TikTok – and…

This is a ritual I created waaaaaay back in 2008 and posted on my About.com page, and since that time it’s been copy/pasted ad nauseum all over the Interwebs, and About/LearnReligions ended up eliminating it altogether, because reasons. I’ve heard about numerous shops and covens and groups doing this as a public ritual over the years, and honestly, it’s pretty much taken on a life of its own at this point, so if you want to do so, have at it! So, in the interest of sharing something fun, I want to share with you this simply ridiculous Ostara/Spring Equinox ritual that you can do with your whole fam damily…

So it’s been a couple minutes since I blogged – okay, it’s been four months, but in my defense I was busy and left unsupervised. LOTS of stuff going on, but first, let me tell you… this is the time of year when things are fallow for me. I tend to withdraw a bit from social media and the Interwebs in the months between Yule and spring. I get caught up on reading, I make art, I’ve been painting, working on fiber arts projects, and even exploring new hobbies like blacksmithing. I write, but I also don’t overdo myself – it’s good for me, and it allows me to reconnect…