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Getting Started MAGICKALLY PLANNING FOR THE
NEW YEAR Honoring the Goddess
Freya
with BELL
MAGICK
Esbats and Drawing Down the Moon
God of the threshold, who opens up to a new year; god of doors, who opens onto a new time; Janus, who looks both
ways, I pour out this wine to you and ask you to look behind and ahead and guide me through the year that begins today.
~Ceisiwr Serith
Lukas Gojda
EDITORIAL Ambrosia Hawthorn, Owner & Editor Sarah Justice, Co-Editor WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Miss Wondersmith, Mike Sexton, Jon Hughes, Marisa Winget, Jennie Sharples. ART & PHOTOS Cover: Ambrosia Hawthorn 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 thereon.
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elcome!
“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.”
January is the perfect time of the year to get aquatinted with rituals, spells, divination, bell magick, meditation, Druidry, and planning for the new year! This month we get to share with you a fun exclusive interview with myself and Co-Editor, Sarah, sharing our witchy journeys began. 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
Wild Goddess Magick
Witchology Magazine
Cover by Ambrosia Hawthorn @wildgoddessmagick
Our Witchy Team
Ambrosia Hawthorn @wildgoddessmagick Witchologymagazine.com Editor, writer, illustrator, and eclectic witch.
Marisa Winget therainbowwitch.tumblr.com Tarot reader, witch, spirit worker.
Sarah Justice @tinycauldron Tinycauldron.com Co-Editor, writer, and shop owner.
Jon Hughes Writer and Druid. jonhughes@eircom.net
Mike Sexton @artistmikes Mikesextonstudio.com Writer, eclectic Wiccan, artist, published author.
Miss Wondersmith @misswondersmith Thewondersmith.com Writer, wondersmith, recipe creator, forager, event hostess.
Jennie Sharples @jenniferksharples AutumnEnchantments.etsy.com Writer, healer, psychic, and shop owner.
JANUARY 7 What’s New in the Witchy Community 8 January Must-Haves 9 January Magickal Workings 16 Interview with Editors Ambrosia Hawthorn and Sarah Justice 23 Origins New Year Tarot Spread 55 Witchology Directory
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ARTICLES & LORE 10 Magickally Planning Your Year 20 The Origins of the Mystical and Misunderstood Tarot 48 What Does it Mean to be a Druid?
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38 Herb: Bay 39 Crystal: Petrified Wood 40 Goddess: Freya
MAGICK LEARNING
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12 New Year, New Ritual Drawing Down the Moon 14 Rituals 24 Divination Magick 26 Self-Reflection Meditation 30 Bell Magick 35 Moon Magick for Twentytwenty 36 The Tiny Spellbook: Anointing Magick 42 The Spell Book For New Witches and Spells
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FEASTING 51 Mother Moon: Dream Balls and Moon Milk 53 Cinnamon Latte
What’s New in the
Witchy Community Want to know what’s happening in the community? Well, we’ve searched high and low to bring you the latest products, books, and more.
The Spell Book for New Witches: Essential Spells to Change Your Life
Wild Magical Soul
By Ambrosia Hawthorn Magic is present within us all―when accessed, it allows us to connect to the natural world, invite in opportunities, and create the change we need in our lives. The Spell Book for New Witches shows you how to tap into your inner power and make spellcasting practical for your day-today. This spell book starts with an introduction to spell work, including performing spells, prepping your space, and channeling energy to access your power. Easy-to-follow spells will help you find lasting love, protect your family and friends, advance your career, and live the life you deserve. Available February 4th on Amazon.
By Monica Crosson Wild Magical Soul is all about weaving natural magic into your life with hands-on practices, spells, and rituals, as well as fun crafts and fascinating folklore. Join author Monica Crosson on a deep dive into the elemental magic of the wild places, embodied as forests (earth), mountains (air), deserts (fire), and oceans (water). Discover how to connect to the magical energy of the wild plants in your specific region. Explore simple sabbat rituals that are a fun way to pass down ancient knowledge. Develop your skills as a healer, storyteller, and advocate for the earth as you set your soul free and find your inner wild. Available February 8th on Amazon.
A Positive Magic: A Toolkit for the Modern Witch by Marion Weinstein Here is a new edition of one of the best-loved introductions to magic that is still used in metaphysical classes around the world. The author makes ancient magic techniques accessible, offering them as practical tools for daily life. Addressing the needs of today’s readers—beginners and adepts alike—the author provides well-researched historical background on astrology, witchcraft, tarot, and the I Ching as well as channeling, spirit contact, and the connections between quantum physics and traditional magic.Available January 1st on Amazon. 7
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