Exploring witchcraft, shadow work, and everyday magic

Raven's Journal

July 25, 2026

Why Experienced Witches Still Return to the Basics

When you have practiced witchcraft for a long time, people sometimes assume you have moved beyond the basics. You should already know how to ground. You should have protection figured out. Your wards should always be strong, your altar should alway…

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June 18, 2026

10 Signs You've Outgrown a Version of Yourself

10 Signs You've Outgrown a Version of Yourself Growth doesn't always feel exciting. Sometimes it feels uncomfortable. Sometimes it feels lonely. And sometimes it feels like everything that once fit your life suddenly doesn't fit anymore. We oft…

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May 20, 2026

Not Every Witch Lives in a Cottage in the Woods

There’s this image people love when they think about witches. A tiny cottage deep in the woods.Herbs hanging from the ceiling.Fresh bread cooling on a windowsill.A black cat curled beside a crackling fireplace while rain taps softly against the win…

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May 7, 2026

When the Air Fryer Turned Itself On

Fear, Cleansing, & Spiritual Boundaries in Real Life There are certain moments that instantly change the atmosphere of a house. Not because anything dangerous has actually happened yet… but because something suddenly feels wrong. Tonight I was…

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April 21, 2026

There Is No One Path: A Deeper Look Into Witchcraft Traditions

If you’ve spent any time in the witchcraft space—online or in books—you’ve probably noticed something quickly: Everyone seems to be doing something different. One witch is working with herbs and teas.Another is casting circles and calling quart…

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April 12, 2026

The Things I Don’t Share About My Practice

There’s a version of witchcraft that lives online. It’s beautiful and carefully curated.Soft candlelight, perfectly arranged altars, aesthetic spell jars lined up like they belong in a museum. And I love that version… No really, I do love it. But…

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April 3, 2026

One Year of Raven’s Ramblings - The Witch Who Stayed

One Year of Raven’s Ramblings The Witch Who Stayed A year ago, this began as a small thing. A quiet idea.A voice in the dark.Something uncertain, a little fragile, and not fully formed. There was no guarantee anyone would listen.No certainty …

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March 25, 2026

Top 10 Bestselling & Most Popular Witchcraft Books (And Whether They're Actually Worth It)

There are certain witchcraft books you’ll see over and over again. On bookstore shelves.On Amazon lists.In recommendation videos.In other witches’ collections. They start to feel almost… expected. Like if you’re a witch, you’re supposed to have at…

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March 22, 2026

The Magic Doesn’t Stay at Gulf Wars (Unless You Let It)

The Magic Doesn’t Stay at Gulf Wars (Unless You Let It) There’s a strange kind of quiet that follows you home from Gulf Wars. Not silence exactly. The world is still moving. Your life is still here, waiting. Laundry. Work. Responsibiliti…

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March 19, 2026

The Witch When She’s on Fire

The Witch When She’s On Fire What it feels like when your magic is flowing… and how to honor it There are days when being a witch feels quiet. Soft. Distant. Like you’re going through the motions, lighting candles that don’t quite catc…

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March 17, 2026

What I actually do as a witch

What I Actually Do as a Witch There’s a version of witchcraft that looks really good online. It’s all candles lined up perfectly. Crystals glowing in golden light. Journals with flawless handwriting and color-coded tabs. And don’t get me wrong…

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March 13, 2026

Why the Raven Chose Me...

There’s a reason ravens appear so often in my life. They show up in the name of my podcast, Raven’s Ramblings.They appear in my artwork, my symbols, and the imagery I’m drawn to again and again. People sometimes ask me why. Why the raven? The tr…

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March 12, 2026

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting the Raven’s Ramblings Podcast

Starting Raven’s Ramblings felt a little like lighting a candle in the dark and hoping someone out there might see the flame. When I first hit record, I didn’t have a grand plan. I didn’t have a strategy. I definitely didn’t have fancy equipment or…

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March 12, 2026

Well I made a website....

This is what happens when my adhd kicks into high gear.  I decided to make a website with a blog.  Hopefully this will work out well.  Thanks for joining me on this crazy ride!! Raven

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