• Reviews

    Book Review – Year of the Witch: A Planner and Spellbook for the Novice Witch

    Book Review Year of the Witch: A Planner and Spellbook for the Novice Witch by Francesca Black Publisher: Microcosm Publishing  190 Pages Release Date: June 27, 2023         “Magic is the ever-present energy around us – it’s in the sky, our companion animal, what we eat, where we live, and ourselves – and it can be used to create and manifest the things we want in our lives. By living with our intentions and the moon’s guiding energy, we can align ourselves with this energy and live our best lives, creating our narratives and movement along the way. And with each step we take, we are closer…

  • Monthly Columns

    Peeking in the Shadows: Crafting a Book of Shadows and Light

        Over the next few months, we’re going to take a look at the categories and sections you may wish to include in your BOS. What you add to your BOS is as unique as you are and will evolve and change as you evolve and change on your path. Flexibility is key to organizing your BOS, but you should have a method of organization as well. Let’s take a look at some of the sections you may wish to organize. These are just a few: Astrology Rituals -Esbats -Sabbats -Other Spellcrafting Herbs Divination Visionary Energy Workings     This month, let’s start with Astrology…. Whether you have actively…

  • Spells & Rituals

    Earth Protection Spell an Excerpt from the Book ‘Modern Wicca: Beliefs and Traditions for Contemporary Life’ by Rowan Morgana

    Earth Protection Spell Excerpt from the Book ‘Modern Wicca: Beliefs and Traditions for Contemporary Life by Rowan Morgana       Intention: To invite the elemental Earth spirits to live in your garden to protect and nurture it. Protecting a small part of your own garden counts toward the greater good of protecting and healing Earth. If every- one takes care of their little corner of land, a wave of Earth-healing may begin. This spell is best done under the light of the full moon.         What You’ll Need: 1 very large stone Dried lavender and thyme Gold, red, blue and green ribbons each about 12 inches…

  • Monthly Columns

    Peeking in the Shadows: Crafting a Book of Shadows and Light

    Starting Your Book of Shadows: Part Three Some Docs To Get You Going And Some Time In Magickal Contemplation   Last month we discussed and enacted a ritual of dedication for your Book of Shadows. Now you are ready to begin filling it with your goodies. This month I’m going to give you some traditional writings that you may want to include in your BOS. (photo by Angelina Litvin on Unsplash) Begin with your own writing. Spend some time thinking about how you would like your BOS to serve your growth. What “mission” will it serve as part of your journey? Is there a specific Deity that you would like…

  • Crafting Articles

    Planner Magic

    Full Moon Abundance Check I’m bringing you tips and ideas for turning your Planner into an Oracle, an Interactive Grimoire, and a Spellbook.     *** About the Author: Kristen Allison is a divination junkie, oracle deck creator, & cartomancy instructor. She created Over The Moon Academy to teach art-meets-oracle classes blending divination with her own unique brand of creativity. Academy: https://over-the-moon-academy.teachable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otm_academy/ Website: https://overthemoonmagic.weebly.com Kristen ~ Over the Moon Oracle Cards Enroll in one of my classes: https://over-the-moon-academy.teachable.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otm_academy/

  • Crafting Articles

    Planner Magic

    Seasonal Spinner I’m bringing you tips and ideas for turning your planner into an oracle, an interactive grimoire, and a spellbook. We’ll be using your planner, planner supplies and accessories for lots of magical fun. This month’s Planner Magic is a Seasonal Spinner. It’s a divination tool you can keep right in your planner for instant insight. It will help answer a lot of questions such as: Which time of year is best to begin a new project? What moon phase would be best for spell work? Who would be most compatible with me for a business partnership (zodiac)? What type of self-care activity should I pursue?   SPRING Air…

  • Crafting Articles

    Planner Magic

    I’m bringing you tips and ideas for turning your planner into an oracle, an interactive grimoire, and a spellbook. We’ll be using your planner, planner supplies and accessories for lots of magical fun. This month’s Planner Magic is a Gratitude Jar. All manifestation magic begins with a little gratitude. Create this vellum overlay and turn your gratitude list into a fun graphic you can keep right in your planner. Here are the supplies you need for this project: Gratitude Jar image which you can find in the Printables section of my FREEBIES page: https://overthemoonmagic.weebly.com/freebies.html Vellum: https://amzn.to/2J6SbGm  Stickers: https://amzn.to/2o2b8CF *** About the Author: Kristen Allison is a divination junkie, oracle deck…