Category Archives: Art, Writing, and Music

Magic Jewelry, Divine Madness, and Waxed Linen Cord

Developing my own style of using waxed linen cord took time, but it allowed me to create talismanic necklaces I love wearing, and to start making some to sell. Continue reading

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The Magic of the Rowan Tree

Rowan protects from evil magic. I intuit rowan also fosters the ability to spot evil magic. Continue reading

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Talisman Set #17: Wild Cherry, Rowan Root, and Ivy

Handcrafted amulets, personally blessed with Faerie magic. Wood of ivy, rowan root, and wild cherry Continue reading

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Talisman Set #11: Gorse, Alder, Willow

Handcrafted amulets, personally blessed in Faerie ritual. Wood of gorse, willow, and alder Continue reading

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Surrender Creates Victory

As a witch, I strive to align with the flows that course through my day because there’s much magic in them. Continue reading

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Talisman Set #9: Birch and Elm

Woods of birch and elm: handcrafted amulets, personally blessed with Faerie magic. Continue reading

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I Defy the God of the Patriarchs

I defy the God of the patriarchs. The Old Gods—my wild Faerie ancestors—protect me. Continue reading

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Creative KillJoys

Someone making you feel down about your writing or other art? You can be productive and joyful anyway. Check out this post. A stranger emailed me, discouraged by their failed attempts to get published. An adapted excerpt of my response … Continue reading

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A Wild Rose Bush and Hidden Magics

So much magic is hidden, yet easily found when I play and work in nature. Magic wants to come out of hiding in cities, too. A ritual done whole-heartedly … Continue reading

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Exploring Ogham, Trees, and Magic

Written August 2018. When exploring magically, I need to let the exploration go where it leads instead of following that direction only if someone else deems that choice “correct.” Exploring is just that—exploring! Entering new places without knowing what I’ll … Continue reading

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