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Wild Goddess Magick

Witchology Magazine Creating Spell Bottles

GETTING TO KNOW WATER WITCH,

ANNWYN AVALON

Learn the Different Types of Water

Magick

Water Magick

Sand & Seashell Magick Connecting with the Goddess

Aphrodite

Lift me up, Mother Ocean,

as I enter your waves. As I swim in you, keep me safe. ~Ceisiwr Serith

EDITORIAL Ambrosia Hawthorn, Editor Maya LeMaitre, Copy Editor WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Stefanina Baker, Miss Wondersmith, Monica Crosson, Mike Sexton, Brianna Bender, Lightworker Astrology. ART & PHOTOS Cover: Lightworker Astrology Illustrations: Tiffany Sosa stock.adobe.com All other photos are from free stock sources or from contributors. SALES & SUBMISSIONS admin@wildgoddessmagick.com www.wildgoddessmagick.com/ magazine/advertising SOCIAL www.wildgoddessmagick.com www.instagram.com/witchologymag www.twitter.com/wgmagick www.facebook.com/witchologymag Copyright © 2019 by Wild Goddess Magick. All rights reserved. This book 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. Wild Goddess Magick assumes no liability or responsibility for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

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“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.” July brings us the perfect time to connect with the element of water-

wherever you are in the world. This is one of my favorite themes as I am a huge water magick lover!

Within these pages, you'll, of course, find what's new in the witchy community, must-haves for a water-themed July. We also cover the

history and folklore of water magick, Selkies, and witch bottles. And you'll also find a Tarot spread for the Blessing Full Moon, information on our goddess of the month- Aphrodite, and correspondences for ruby and thyme.

But that's not all! Make sure to give our three wonderful interviews with Dianic Priestess Bridget, Water Priestess Annwyn, and artist Brianna a read and enjoy the delicious and magickal recipes and a

witchy directory towards the back of the issue! 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 Lightworker Astrology

Our Writers & Contributors Ambrosia Hawthorn Editor 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.witchologymagazine.com @witchologymag @witchologymag @wgmagick admin@wildgoddessmagick.com

Miss Wondersmith Spreading wonder through writing about everyday magick to enhance our connections to ourselves, our community, and the glorious natural world of the Holly Charles Pacific Northwest. Tarot Spread Creator www.thewondersmith.com @misswondersmith Holly is a modern day mystic, a holistic and Ayurvedic therapist, an eclectic @thewondersmith patreon: thewondersmith witch, medium, and spiritual development specialist. She helps people on a misswondersmith@gmail.com spiritual path to find balance and restore harmony in order to become the truest and brightest version of themselves. Monica Crosson www.hollysholistichealing.co.uk @holistic_holly Monica is a contributing writer for Llewellyn Worldwide and Faerie Magazine, @hollysholistichealing @holisticholly weaving magick in beautiful Pacific Northwest Washington. She is the author of holistichollymoderndaymystic@gmail.com The Magickal Family: Pagan Living in Harmony with Nature. Published by Llewellyn Worldwide. www.monicacrosson.com @monicacrosson @themagickalfamily @monicacrosson1 tangle-wood@hotmail.com

Mike Sexton Mike is an eclectic solitary Wiccan practitioner with strong knowledge in kitchen and hedge witchery as well as crystals and many other areas. Mike has been practicing for many years and is also an author of On Your Wiccan Way: Learning to Build Your Wiccan Path www.mikesextonstudio.com/bitomagick.html @mike.sexton.547 @mwsstudio mwsexton77@gmail.com @artistmikes

Stefanina Baker Stefanina is a psychic, Tarot reader, and eclectic witch based out of Wilmington, Nicole Dunn Delaware. She has been a practicing witch since she received her first Tarot deck Contributing Writer at 13. She practices folk magick, enjoys performing fire rituals, and mixing Nicole has been a practicing witch her entire life. She loves all things natural potions and elixirs. and www.readingsandrituals.com believes in the ways of the universe. She owns and operates a shop online @readingsandrituals for all things witchy. @readingsandrituals readingsandrituals@gmail.com www.etsy.com/shop/thewitcheshaven @thewitcheshaven @thewitcheshavenn @havenwitches mimstheword.91@gmail.com

JULY 7 Whatâ€™s New in the Witchy Community 8 July Magickal Workings 9 July Must-haves 12 Interview with Annwyn Avalon 17 Blessing Moon Tarot Spread 26 Summer Witch Feature and Interview with Brianna Bender 33 Interview with Bridget Engels 54 Witchy Shops Directory

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ARTICLES & LORE

CORRESPONDENCES

10 Types of Water Magick 18 Creating Magick in the Sand 19 All About Empaths 22 Dance of the Selkie 29 The Blessing Moon 31 July Astrology Forecast 36 History of Witch Bottles 46 Connecting with the Goddess Aphrodite

43 Herb: Thyme 45 Crystal: Ruby 48 Goddess Aphrodite

MAGICK LEARNING

24 Incorporating Water Magick in your Practice 37 Seashell Meanings and uses in Magick

CRAFTS

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35 Making an Ocean Witch Spell Bottle 40 DIY Rune Shells 42 Witch Cleansing Boil

FEASTING

49 Summer Pavlova 51 Seafood and Mermaid Layered Chia Parfait

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. Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia

Tarot for Troubled Times: Confront Your Shadow, Heal Your Self & Transform the World By Shaheen Miro & Theresa Reed Tarot for Troubled Times is not just another book on how to read the Tarot—the authors provide specialty readings and suggested practices for issues such as grief, addiction, depression, fear, anger, divorce, illness, abuse, and oppression, and provide practical suggestions for stepping up as an ally or leader so that you can shape social policies. With a selection of mindful, introspective tarot spreads, you’ll learn how the Tarot can help you rewrite your healing story and change your life, and help transform the world. Released on July 1, 2019 on Amazon.

By Jake Richards  In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." The witchcraft practiced in Appalachia is very much a folk magic of place, a tradition that honors the seen and unseen beings that inhabit the land as well as the soil, roots, and plant life.  Released on June 1, 2019 on Amazon.

The Vagabond Wild Tarot By Tiffany Sosa The Vagabond Wild Tarot is a 78-card deck created to resonate with travelers, wanderers, and mystics on their journey of self-discovery. It's a tool for obtaining harmony with the universe and getting life-affirming answers. Each suit represents an element and Tiffany brings this out in the color palette of her work. She include the corresponding astrological constellations and planets to bring another dimension to your readings. The cards have whimsical, feminine illustrations of the traditional symbolism on cosmic backgrounds. Printed on superior smooth quality art paper. The guidebook is in color and is packaged inside the box. Released on June 15, 2019 on Amazon. 7

Incorporating Water Magick in your Practice Especially this time of year, Pagans everywhere are looking for new and creative ways to incorporate water into their spells and rituals. With frequent vacations to places like the beach or the lake, large bodies of water are the perfect way to integrate this element into anything you have planned. One of the best ways to not only work with water but also use it even when you’re not physically near the beach is to use the ocean to charge your magickal tools. Although frequently connected with emotions, the vastness of the sea lends itself naturally to spells seeking abundance- with money, with love, with passion, etc. The way to charge them is simple- focus on how enormous the ocean is as you dip each tool into the water individually. This will infuse them with powers of abundance, and make them even more powerful in related spells and rituals. You can also do this with crystals, but be aware that there are limitations. Some crystals are not considered water safe, like pyrite and selenite, and ocean water may damage them. 24

Amethyst, citrine, clear quartz, rose quartz, and smoky quartz crystals are all safe to use with and in water. You may consider bringing a small mason jar of ocean water back with you as well, for use during later spells and rituals at home where the water is less accessible. Another way to involve large bodies of water in your magick is to use them for personal cleansing rituals. Find a small, private place near the water around sunset on a Full Moon. Cast your circle, if desired, and light a few candles on dry land. Take off as much of your clothing as you want (making sure to follow all local laws), center yourself, and wade slowly into the water as far as you can. Visualize the water dissolving any negative energy. Once you feel cleansed, come back onto the land and lie on your back. Feel the ebb and flow, the push and pull, of the waves and feel the connection to something much larger and more powerful than yourself. If you’re landlocked and going to a large body of

water isn’t accessible, there are ways to involve water in your practice even if you’re miles away from the next ocean or lake. Use herbs (like belladonna, lotus, or aloe vera) and metals (like copper or silver) in your magical practice to bring the element of water to your circle. Involve these items in spells focusing on purification, cleansing, or releasing to amp up the energy and power. One other easy and natural way to use water in your magick is with a naturally occurring weather phenomenon - a rainstorm! Being careful to not go out during any active thunder or lightening, simply clear your mind and walk out into the rain for a quick, free, and simple way to cleanse yourself of any unwanted energy or habits. Water witch magick is both accessible and powerful when used correctly. There are almost endless ways to involve the ocean or even simple, everyday weather patterns in your rituals and spells. Hopkins, J. 7 Ways To Use The Power Of The Sea In Your Magic. Retrieved from https://thetravelingwitch.com/ blog/7-ways-to-use-the-power-of-thesea-in-your-magic Witchipedia. Retrieved from http:// www.witchipedia.com/ element:water

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July Astrology Forecast By Lightworker Astrology

July brings with it a Mars sign change into Leo on the 1st, New Moon in Cancer on the 2nd and Solar Eclipse, a Venus sign change into Cancer on the 3rd and then into Leo on the 27th, a Mercury Retrograde in Leo on the 7th then change into Cancer on the 18th, a Full Moon in Capricorn and Lunar Eclipse on the 16th, and finally a Sun sign change into Leo on the 22nd.

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