By Katrina Rasbold
Does all magic come at a cost? If you manifest a goal, must you lose something? What are the persoanal risks of spell work?
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Ask a Witch: Does All Magic Come at a Cost?
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Stone Magic: Carnelian
By Katrina Rasbold
This week’s stone is the powerhouse offshoot of chalcedony, Carnelian. Its fiery appearance speaks to the radiant effects that it projects into the lives of those who welcome its assistance.
Herbalism For Your Day: Saint John’s Wort
By Katrina Rasbold
This week’s herb is one many Witches use for self-care and that is Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum). This herb grows well in the Western US and throughout Europe and Asia. I was pleased to find it growing wild next to my new home when I moved in. Continue reading Herbalism For Your Day: Saint John’s Wort
Witch At The Crossroads: The Power of Rain
By Katrina Rasbold
There is little doubt that rain is essential to life. Without it, life would not exist on planet earth. In times of drought, not only do we suffer economically and ecologically, but we also suffer emotionally and spiritually. Most people require a healthy balance of water to dry in order to thrive. Since our bodies are composed of a high percentage of water, we naturally relate to the humidity and water around us. Many people, even those who do not swim, are drawn to the water and enjoy standing in the ocean or in a river, just to participate in the kinship that exists between humans and water. Continue reading Witch At The Crossroads: The Power of Rain
The Essynian Mysteries – Chapter 1
Conveyed by Brahn th Blessed
I coined the term ‘cosmytheology’ some years ago to combine three studies that contribute to our understanding of who, what, and where we are: cosmology is the branch of astronomical science that focuses on the origins of the universe, mythology is the branch of literature that describes our relationship to the divine, often in metaphor and fable, and theology is the study of the divine from a philosophical perspective. Science, philosophy, and literature are three paths by which humankind seeks to understand our existence as beings in the boundless universe. Do you question your existence? Continue reading The Essynian Mysteries – Chapter 1
Practical Magic with Saoirse: Can Interfaith Relationships Work?
By Lady Saoirse
Bright Blessings,
I remember when I was what some could call a “baby witch.” I was 30 and had moved from my home in Ohio to Phoenix, Arizona. I found my path after walking away from Christianity there. I was befriended by someone named John who was 30 years my senior. John was absolutely horrified I got engaged to a man who lived back home in Ohio and was going to move back there to marry him. Continue reading Practical Magic with Saoirse: Can Interfaith Relationships Work?
Grounding During Eclipse Season: A Witch’s Journey into Garden Magic
By Tatiara
In the midst of eclipse season’s turbulence, I find myself drawn deeper into the dance of celestial energies. It’s a time of upheaval and change. It urges me to seek solace and grounding within the chaos. In these times of uncertainty, I turn to the nurturing sanctuary of my garden, where the wisdom of Gaia and the magic of herbs offer solace, balance, and a re-attunement to nature’s cycles.
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Inside the Issue: Spring 2024
By Katrina Rasbold
Issue number 185, Volume 56, Spring 2024 of Green Egg Magazine published on March 21, 2024 and is available for only $3.50 at this link. We also offer previous issues for purchase as well from the drop down menu listing.
What’s in this issue? Bursting at the seams with over fifty pages of quality material, you will find poetry, stories, history, commentary, and so much more! This article gives you a sneak peak inside the issue. Continue reading Inside the Issue: Spring 2024
Secrets of the Essynian Tradition: The Thirteen Essynian Runes
by Brahn th’ Blessed
Early on in my craft studies, I was advised to study a runic alphabet for recording coven & grove secrets, like names of power and ritual chants. As I studied different runes (Futhark, Thelemic, and others), I became fascinated with phonetic alphabets and eventually developed my own phonetic alphabet, which over years of study and development, has become my Essynian Runic Script. Continue reading Secrets of the Essynian Tradition: The Thirteen Essynian Runes
Stone Magic: Rose Quartz
By Katrina Rasbold
Welcome to our newest column on the Green Egg Blog, “Stone Magic.” Each week, we will explore a different stone and the magical energies attributed to it by folk wisdom. This week’s stone is Rose Quartz, one of the most common of the quartz presentations. The hallmark of the quartz family is the regulation of energy, which is why quartz crystals were used in watches to modulate the energy pulses from the battery. When we hold quartz, it regulates and harmonizes our energy, creating a healthy baseline. Continue reading Stone Magic: Rose Quartz
Ask a Witch: Solstices & Equinoxes
By Katrina Rasbold
As we come upon Spring Equinox, it seems like a great time to talk about the differences between solstices and equinoxes. Continue reading Ask a Witch: Solstices & Equinoxes
Witch At The Crossroads: A Different Kind of Spring Cleaning
By Katrina Rasbold
During this time of Spring Cleaning and the purging, it is important not to overlook home cleaning of a different kind. Just as we track in dirt on our shoes and hands, so do we bring in psychic debris from our ventures into the outside world.
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Herbalism For Your Day
By Katrina Rasbold
Unfortunately, life obligations made is so that Cat Gina Cole can no longer continue her Herbalism column for this blog. Since that was one of our most popular columns, I am going to do my meager best to step in and provide a not-nearly-as-good herbalism segment. This week, we’re talking about how to use herbs in magical work. Continue reading Herbalism For Your Day
Witch At The Crossroads: 5 Common Energy Killing Beliefs
By Katrina Rasbold
Essential disclaimer: I do understand that some Pagans do not actively work magic, so this particular blog references those who do. My assessment of common mistakes energy-wielding Pagans make is not an attack on people who practice magic differently than I do. Goddess bless ya if it works for you. I openly and immediately concede that some of you may have had different experiences. This is, instead, an observation of what I have personally screwed up in over thirty years of practice, as well as what I observe in other Pagans who are challenged by the limitations of their own erroneous beliefs. Will any of these five issues cause Armageddon or create irreversible damage? Likely not. The worst that will probably happen is that self-imposed limitations will minimize your magical flow. Oh, how I wish someone had told me these things when I was just a little Witch rather than having to find them out on my own. So here we go: Continue reading Witch At The Crossroads: 5 Common Energy Killing Beliefs
From the Forum: What is Magic?
Curated by Cat Gina Cole
The Green Egg Forum is a lively hotbed of thoughtful discourse, moderated by Cat Gina Cole. In this column, Cat shares some of the most interesting and interactive posts and threads from the forum. Want to get in on the conversation? We would love to have you! Go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069823176940972/ to join.
This week in the forum I brought up the definition of magic by making the following post:
“My definition of magic is: Magic is everything you say and do, it is all energy.” That is simplified but it works for me. What is your definition of magic?”
Herbalism For Your Day: Chamomile
By Cat Gina Cole
Today from my herbal journal I found one of my favorite herbs, chamomile. I love how the plant looks when it is growing: wild and bushy, pushing all its white and yellow flowers up at you. Its smell is delightful and the entire plant is just cheerful. Continue reading Herbalism For Your Day: Chamomile
Ask a Witch: What If I Can’t Meditate?
By Katrina Rasbold
So often in discussions about spiritual advancement or higher level spell work, we hear about the importance of meditation. What if you can’t do it? Here are my thoughts on that subject. Continue reading Ask a Witch: What If I Can’t Meditate?
Practical Magic with Saoirse: Are Pagans Better at Love?
By Lady Saoirse
Bright Blessings.
Most of you have not seen my writings besides here at The Green Egg. My current paid job is for Spiritual Blossom, an online psychic company, and I do submissions each week to them. I worked for their sister company, Mysticsense for years as well.
One of the things I write about for our clients, of course, is love! There is never an end to what can be said about love and relationships and recently, something dawned on me when I was yet again doing another love article. The Bible says a lot about the selflessness of love and how everybody should be loving. Yet, growing up Christian, I did not experience that. What drew me to Pagans and Witches was their deep concern for the wellbeing of all of creation. Do Pagans embody love better than Christians do? Continue reading Practical Magic with Saoirse: Are Pagans Better at Love?
Herbalism For Your Day: Purslane & Mallow
By Cat Gina Cole
I have to admit, I am enjoying the re-discovery of my herbal journal as I write this column each week. Each time, it is like finding something new and getting excited about it all over again. Today, I rediscovered this crumpled and handwritten note. It is crumpled because back when I was doing my studies, I had the habit of throwing away my notes once they were on the computer. My husband, Mike, was very against this and would rescue them from the trash bin. He would give them back to me saying “Here you lost this, it is something you need.” And I think he was right. Just look at the memories a crumpled bit of paper can have and the joy it evokes.
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From the Forum: Ed Fitch and Spiritual Literacy
Curated by Cat Gina Cole
The Green Egg Forum is a lively hotbed of thoughtful discourse, moderated by Cat Gina Cole. In this column, Cat shares some of the most interesting and interactive posts and threads from the forum. Want to get in on the conversation? We would love to have you! Go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069823176940972/ to join.
This week in the forum we somberly and with admiration and respect acknowledge the passing of Ed Fitch. Ed Was a friend and staff member of Green Egg over many years. Here is some of his history from the Covenant of the Goddess Orange County Local Council that was shared in the forum. Continue reading From the Forum: Ed Fitch and Spiritual Literacy