Astrea Taylor's Blog: Starlight Witch's Cosmic Blog

Creativity, art, and magick overlap with one another. When they are combined, the result is often a transcendent state for the artist and beautiful, soulful art.

Do you engage with spirits as part of your magickal practice? Why not engage with them in your art? Spirits like the muse, the genius, and the daemon have been around for millennia, and they might just help you reach the next level in your creativity.

Aries Witch starts off the Llewellyn Witch's Sun Sign Series with a bang! If you're an Aries or if you love one, this book is for you.

The popularity of death goddesses among pagans and witches keeps rising. We need their strength, wisdom, and compassion for the world we live in. They have much to teach us, if we are willing to learn.

Our community is not immune from the "gotcha" mentality, but blame and shame rarely encourage growth. Instead, they create divisions, encourage isolation, and sometimes even hate. Instead of blaming and shaming, I propose we teach with compassion and empowerment.

Yes, you can do magic when the moon is void. However, be aware that some magical activities are more favored than others.

Ghostly wisps of stormclouds galloped down my street. I asked for a sign--was this really the Wild Hunt? That's when the lights went out.

Athena’s evolution through the ages and her modern, magical influence on the pagan movement reveal her to be a powerful force for good.  I see her as the shining goddess of ability. 

Using an incense bowl for burning herbs has changed my practice for the better. I really love connecting with the herb in its natural state before I light it on fire. Burning herbs in this way means I have a natural and inexpensive product that really enhances my magical practice, especially with the element of air.

The serenity jar spell separates you from your worries. It encases them in soothing energy, giving you a much-needed mental break.