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Witchology Magazine The Pagan Origins of Valentine's Day
CASTING SPELLS FOR LOVE Meet Isabelle Gloria of
UTOPIAN FLOW
Imbolc
Welcoming the Return of the Light
Connect with the Goddess Brigid Through Meditation TOP 5 CRYSTALS FOR LOVE
Brigid, Our Lady, queen of our hearth,
goddess who guards the heart of our home, threefold flame who shines in the center: we honor and praise you,
we offer you our words of worship.
Queen of Poets, may our lives be creative.
Queen of Smiths, may our lives be useful.
Queen of Healers, may our lives be healthy. Your family is standing before you here, confident you will do what is right. By Ceisiwr Serith A Book of Pagan Prayer
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Witchology Magazine EDITORIAL Ambrosia Hawthorn, Editor Maya LeMaitre, Copy Editor
WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Holly Charles, Deborah Mesdag, Miss Wondersmith, Stefanina Baker, Quinn Dyer, Bridget Engels, Rebecca Troy, Sarah Justice, K. Freeling
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From The Editor 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 9th issue of Witchology Magazine! A publication filled with equal parts wonder and magick!
February is the time to welcome and look to the coming Spring, honor the goddess Brigid, celebrate the sabbat Imbolc, and explore love magick and Valentine’s origins. No matter what your path is, there’s always something that can enrich your practice. You’ll find printable Book of Shadows pages, monographs of herbs, Celtic trees, deities, spells, crafts, recipes, and rituals to compliment your practice. This Magazine is for all the witches and Wiccans out there! Please note, we cannot guarantee a spell or ritual but don’t give up on the magick within you! Blessed be witches,
Ambrosia Hawthorn
Our Writers & Contributors
Ambrosia Hawthorn Editor & Content Creator Ambrosia is a writer, card slinger, and an eclectic witch. She found her practice at a young age and still balances being a witch and being discreet. She also has a witchcraft blog. Her goal is to provide modern content to every kind of witch! www.wildgoddessmagick.com @witchologymag @witchologymag @wgmagick admin@wildgoddessmagick.com
Holly Charles Tarot Spread Creator Holly is a modern day mystic, a holistic and Ayurvedic therapist, an eclectic witch, medium, and spiritual development specialist. She helps people on a spiritual path to find balance and restore harmony in order to become the truest and brightest Monica Crosson version of themselves. Contributing Writer www.hollysholistichealing.co.uk @holistic_holly Monica Crosson is a contributing writer for Llewellyn @hollysholistichealing @holisticholly Worldwide and Faerie Magazine, weaving magick in beautiful holistichollymoderndaymystic@gmail.com Pacific Northwest Washington. She is the author of “The Magickal Family: Pagan Living in Harmony with Nature.� Published by Llewellyn Worldwide. www.monicacrosson.com @monicacrosson @themagickalfamily @monicacrosson1 tangle-wood@hotmail.com
Miss Wondersmith Blueberry Spruce Cookie Recipe Contributor Spreading wonder through writing about everyday magic to enhance our connections to ourselves, our community, and the glorious natural world of the Pacific Northwest. www.thewondersmith.com @misswondersmith @thewondersmith patreon: thewondersmith misswondersmith@gmail.com
Deborah Mesdag Winter Three Bean Chili Recipe Contributor Deborah is a kitchen witch, chef, and food blogger with a passion for sharing delicious gluten free and vegan recipes for all occasions- from simple everyday fare to elaborate holiday feasts. www.vegankitchenmagick.com @vegankitchenmagick @vegankitchenmagick @vkitchenmagick vegankitchenmagick@gmail.com
Stefanina Baker Protection & Cleansing Floor Wash Contributor Stefanina is a psychic, Tarot reader, and eclectic witch based out of Wilmington, Delaware. She has been a practicing witch since she received her first Tarot deck at 13. She practices folk magick, enjoys performing fire rituals, and mixing potions and elixirs. www.readingsandrituals.com @readingsandrituals @readingsandrituals vegankitchenmagick@gmail.com
Quinn K Dryer Contributing Writer An artist, green witch, and avid gardener who barely attended college at Tyler School of Art. Quinn’s roots are in Philly, but she currently resides in the rural South. Check out her website, Etsy, or Instagram to see her creations. www.quinnkdyer.wordpress.com @quinnkdyer www.etsy.com/shop/quinnkdyer quinnkdyer@gmail.com
Rebecca Ferreira Troy Contributing Writer Rebecca is a writer and occultist. She is a dedicated to making the dreams of future badass modern witches a reality. For healing and witchcraft courses visit her website and find her on Instagram. www.rebeccatroyearthangelalchemist.com @rebecca_alchemywitch @alchemicalwitchcraft rebeccatroy@gmail.com
Bridget Engels Contributing Writer Bridget is the founder of the Circle of Luna in Seattle, a wiccan, ritualist, artist, writer, and author of The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess Volume 1 & 2 both found on Amazon. www.bridgetengels.doodlekit.com @theoraclelunamedmoongoddess circleofluna@gmail.com
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FEBRUARY & IMBOLC
10 What’s New in the Witchy Community 12 February Magickal Workings 13 Dates to Remember 15 Preparing for Imbolc 22 Imbolc Tarot Spread 23 Imbolc Must-haves 43 Interview with Author Aisha Amarfio 46 Ask the Experts 53 Famous Witches: Gerald Gardner 55 Interview with Isabelle Gloria of Utopian Flow 70 Witchy Shops Directory
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RITUALS & LORE
Imbolc Milk & Honey Ritual Origins of Valentine's Day Love Spell Ethics Brigid’s Sacred Fire
CORRESPONDENCES
MYSTICAL MAGICK
27 Let Love Lead the Way 28 Self-Love & Embracing You Talisman 29 Attracting Love With St. Valentine 33 Ancestor Love & Abundance Spell 38 Brigid February New Moon Mediation 42 Top 5 Crystals for Love
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14 Imbolc 41 Goddess Brigid 50 February Herbs: Rose & Daisy 59 The Quickening Moon 62 Celtic Tree Lore: Rowan 69 Colcannon
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CREATIONS
30 Love Sachet 31 Rose & Lavender Body Butter
FEASTING
63 Nourishing Imbolc Oatcake 66 Intention Truffles 67 Colcannon
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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 products, books, and more.
Witching Hour: A Journal for Cultivating Positivity, Confidence, and Other Magic
HausMagick: Transform Your Home with Witchcraft By Erica Feldmann
By Sarah Bartlett
Harness the power of magic to create a beautiful, healing living space with this unique illustrated guide from the founder of HausWitch, the popular Salem, Massachusetts, store and online lifestyle brand.
The modern witch is empowered and determined, and she defies expectations at every turn. But even the most all-powerful sorceress sometimes needs a quiet moment to reflect, recharge, and maybe cast an enchantment or two. This guided journal encourages you to set aside time for your own personal “witching hour.” Use the spells, charms, and incantations within its pages to conjure self-confidence, summon success, nourish friendships, banish negative thinking, and master the magic of self-love. Released on February 5th, 2019 on Amazon.
Anyone looking to put together their ideal h o m e — f u l l o f b e a u t y, c o m f o r t , protection, and positive energy—will gravitate to HausMagick, a simple and striking modern handbook for using witchcraft to bring divine wellbeing into every dwelling. Released on February 12, 2019 on Amazon.
Moon Spell Magic For Love: Charms, Invocations, Passion Potions and Rituals for Romance By Cerridwen Greenleaf A Wicca spell book of love magic: Witchcraft is based on the knowledge that our destinies lie in our own hands, even in matters of the heart. Why suffer love gone wrong when you can do something about it? Why doubt your own power to attract love when a little herbal chemistry (to go along with the other kind!) can make you irresistible. Released on February 14, 2019 on Amazon. 10
Spotify’s New Cosmic Playlist Spotify users in the US can tune in to the sign-specific cosmic playlist. Each playlist is informed by Astrologer Chani Nicholas. Each playlist is a form of an astrological reading- which determine the particular sign’s theme of the moment—and is accompanied on platform by the reading itself. Each of the playlists are curated with songs and artists whose music reflects and evokes those themes. Listen to your sign’s curated collection of music to find the hit that just gets you right now. Whether you’re a Cancer, Capricorn, Sagittarius, or Gemini, check in every month for a new set of songs that match your astrological makeup, or take a listen to all twelve playlists.
Crystals: A Guide to Using the Crystal Compass for Energy, Healing, and Reclaiming Your Power By Aisha Amarfio The ultimate guide to using crystals for healing, wellbeing, and creating harmony. Crystals are teachers. They conduct and transform our energy to help us to discover our true selves and attain our natural state of peace, quiet joy, and inspired creativity. Designed to accommodate the beginner crystal practitioner or merely someone who is interested in learning how crystals work, the book explains the major types of crystals, the best ways to use them, and helps you select the right type of crystal depending on your needs and desires. Released on February 19, 2019 on Amazon.
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