Linkage, chain background image by Faramarz HashemiMagick

Making an abundance altar in your wallet.

On the different flavours of witchcraft.

Another occultist questions how you really know whether you’ve made contact with a spirit or not.

Divining with nature.

On the symbolism in the Wheel of Fortune card in tarot.

A guide to self-care and emotional healing. See also Donyae Coles’ super useful article, “Three magical self-care rituals: Uplift, energize, and protect.”

Benebell Wen on separating craft from tarot.

‘Tis the season to start thinking about how to get started with a magical garden. To follow Kalagni’s process, start here.

Magick doesn’t always work.

Spirituality

On the differences between Ostara and Easter.

Circle Sanctuary has launched Young Professionals Network, a mentoring group for Pagan professionals.

Why Pagans need homelands of their own.

On the value of pleasure.

Who are the most powerful Greek gods, and what criteria does one use for assessing this?

Five ways witchcraft changed Jason Mankey’s life.

Is British Paganism dying? Is Druidry, in particular, on the decline?

Occulture

Readying the Heathen Hof in Atlanta is underway.

Occult of Personality interviewed Helene Arts and Justin Dickie about the upcoming Flambeau Noir conference happening at the end of April 2017. For more info, also check out our announcement about the conference. We hope to see you there!

What factors go into making occult books so darn expensive?

Is your favourite Pagan or occult event friendly to people of all mobilities?

The Love Witch gets more Pagan love. Also check out Ashley Naftule’s interview with the director, Anna Biller.

Reviews

A review of  Egyptomania: A History of Fascination, Obsession and Fantasy.

The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington reviewed.

A review of Jailbreaking the Goddess. Also check out Marjorie Jensen’s review, and our interview with the author, Lasara Firefox Allen.

The Shadow Crucible reviewed.

Bonus linkage

A cave used by the Knights Templar has been discovered in Britain.