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Witchology Magazine Crystal and Flower Magick for Your Special Day
Your Guide to Crafting a
Beltane
& Handfasting
3UNITY
Unique Pagan Ceremony
RITUALS TO
Getting to Know Ani Ferlise and
Rituals and Rites from Seasons
Gabriela Herstik
MAKE YOURS
of Wicca
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Beltane
Celebrated on May 1st in the northern
hemisphere and November 1st in the southern hemisphere. Often called May Day, Beltane celebrates life, new beginnings, passion, and
romance. Use this time to honor unions and springtime energies of renewal, rebirth, and awakening.
-The Spell Book for New Witches
Lukas Gojda
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EDITORIAL Ambrosia Hawthorn, Owner & Editor Sarah Justice, Co-Editor WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Miss Wondersmith, Mike Sexton, Karla Freeling, Josie Hellbore, Severina Sosa, Gillian Pegg, Hazel, Kaitee McKinstry, Willow, Gabriela Rosales, Vivacia Ahwen. ART & PHOTOS Cover: Ambrosia Hawthorn and Illustrations: Tiffany Sosa stock.adobe.com All other photos are from free stock sources or from contributors. SALES ambrosia@witchologymagazine.com SUBMISSIONS ambrosia@witchologymagazine.com sarah@witcologymagazine.com www.witchologymagazine.com/ submissions-ads/ SOCIAL www.witchologymagazine.com www.instagram.com/witchologymag www.twitter.com/wgmagick www.facebook.com/witchologymag Copyright © 2019 by Wild Goddess Magick. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. Magazine is intended for ages 18 and up. We are a proud participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. All our content is reviewed and vetted in the process. The opinions expressed in our published works are those of the authors and do not reflect the opinions of Witchology Magazine or Wild Goddess Magick. Witchology Magazine assumes no liability or responsibility for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information, nor for any actions taken in reliance
Welcome!
“These words herein are from me to you, each picture, thought, and quote we imbue. This issue reflects the knowledge I have to share, use each spell, ritual, and work with care.”
Welcome to our 24th issue of Witchology Magazine! A small independent digital publication created two years ago. Within these pages, you’ll find what’s new in the witchy community, must-haves for Beltane and handfasting. We have two witchy interviews and an abundance of May themed articles for you to enjoy. Stop by our “what’s new” to see the latest book releases and Beltane goodies! No matter what your path is, there’s always something that can enrich and elevate your practice! Please also note, we cannot guarantee any outcomes from the content of this magazine, but please don't give up on the magick within you!
Blessed be witches,
Ambrosia Hawthorn @wildgoddessmagick Editor, published author, Wiccan, and eclectic witch.
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Cover by Ambrosia Hawthorn @wildgoddessmagick
Our Witchy Team
1. Sarah Justice @tinycauldron Tinycauldron.com Co-Editor, writer, shop owner 2. Gabriela Rosales @thestylistwitch thestylistwitch.com Fashion Alchemist 3. Miss Wondersmith @misswondersmith Thewondersmith.com Wondersmith, recipe creator, forager, event hostess
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4. Willow @flyingthehedge flyingthehedge.com Hedgewitch, writer
7. Josie Hellebore @hillcountrybruja hillcountrybruja.etsy.com Witch, writer, creator, curator, hop owner
5. Kaitee McKinstry @rosecafletic medium.com/ @rosecafletic Writer, Witch
8. Mike Sexton @artistmikes Mikesextonstudio.com Eclectic Wiccan, artist, published author
6. Karla Freeling @wiccanology Wiccanology.etsy.com Mother in the military, Pagan, shop owner
9. Gillian Pegg @gillianmoragivy @pegggillian Witch, writer
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10. Hazel @hex_tarot Hextarot.bigcartel.com Witch, and professional tarot and palm reader 11. Severina Sosa @severinathewitch medium.com/ @severinathewitch Hedgewitch, herbalist, writer 12. Vivacia Ahwen @sheraprincess Msvivacia.wordpress.com Witch, astrologer, romance author, artist
BELTANE & MAY 7 What’s New in the Witchy Community 8 May Must-Haves 9 May Magickal Workings 24 May Astrology Forecast: A Spring Clean 34 Interview with Ani Ferlise, Priestess of Passion 42 Interview with Gabriela Herstik 52 Interweaving Spiritualities: Yoga for Witches Review 56 Witchology Directory
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FEATURES 10 A Witchy Wedding 13 Handfasting: Why This Ancient Ceremony Remains Popular Today 14 Flora of Love 16 Adding Crystals Into Your Handfasting 18 Handfasting with a Modern Spin 22 Unity Rituals to Include in Your Handfasting 36 Are Fertility Spells Ethical? These Witches Think So
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MAGICKAL LEARNING 29 Beltane: Light the Fire Inside Yourself 30 Seasons of Wicca Beltane Ritual 33 A Quick Guide to Love and Fertility Goddesses 39 Monthly Herb: Hawthorn 40 The Tiny Spellbook: Root Magick for Stable Relationships 46 Spellcasting With Your Wardrobe 48 Using Dew for Glamour Magick
MAGICKAL RECIPES
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What’s New in the
Witchy Community
Want to know what’s happening in the Pagan community? Well, we’ve searched high and low to bring you the latest releases.
Bewitching the Elements: A Guide to Empowering Yourself Through Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit
Reading the Leaves: An Intuitive Guide to the Ancient Art and Modern Magic of Tea Leaf Divination By Leanne Marrama and Sandra Mariah Wright An illustrated guide to tapping into your intuition through the simple act of sitting down to a cup of tea. Whether you're wondering about career, finances, love, or health, Salem witches Sandra Mariah Wright and Leanne Marrama are here to help build your intuitive skills and transform your life. Available on May 19, 2020 at Amazon.
By Gabriela Herstik Empower yourself by connecting to the five elements through meditation, breathwork, tarot, crystals, rituals, and journaling. It's the new age of enlightenment, and more and more people are embracing witchcraft and other spiritual practices to tap into their inner strength and resilience, while aligning with something larger than themselves. The tools that Gabriela Herstik offers in Bewitching the Elements will help you connect to the universe and your inner light. Available at Amazon.
Seasons of Wicca: The Essential Guide to Rituals and Rites to Enhance Your Spiritual Journey By Ambrosia Hawthorn Strengthen your practice, deepen your faith―Wiccan rites and rituals for every season. Rooted in nature, spiritualism, and a reverence for the divine, Wicca is a religious practice focused on the balance and harmony between life and nature. Seasons of Wicca offers practical guidance and empowering rites and rituals that will bring the magic of Wicca into your daily life. Discover the origins of Wicca with an overview covering the importance of working with nature and the deities. Explore in-depth primers on the Wheel of the Year and the crucial purposes of the elements, and embark on your own spiritual path with step-by-steps for Sun Celebrations, Moon Celebrations, and Wiccan Rites. Available on May 12, 2020 at Amazon. 7
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