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Do you actually need an altar to practice witchcraft? Short answer: No. Longer answer? That's what we're talking about in this episode of The Raven's Grimoire. Altars are everywhere in modern witchcraft, especially online. Beautiful candles, crystals, statues, herbs, antique bottles, and perfectly arranged witchy treasures can make it seem…
A Raven's Ramblings Life Update Well... life has been life-ing. 😂 If you've noticed that Raven's Ramblings has been a little quieter lately, I promise I haven't disappeared. Between work, going back to school, trying to be a functioning adult, and attempting to keep all the plates spinning without launching…
Just a little life update from me! 🐦⬛💜 If you’ve noticed things have been a little quieter around Raven’s Ramblings lately, I promise I haven’t disappeared and I definitely haven’t forgotten about you. I’m back in school working on my RN-to-BSN, and between school, work, assignments, and everyday life, things…
Just a quick update! This week’s episode of Raven’s Ramblings will be coming a little later than usual. Thank you all for your patience and for being part of this amazing community. I can’t wait to share it with you. Stay curious. Stay wild. And stay witchy. 💜
Protection. Cleansing. Warding. They're three of the most common words you'll hear in modern witchcraft... but they're often used as if they all mean the same thing. They don't. In this episode of The Raven's Grimoire, we're breaking down the differences between cleansing, protection, and warding in a simple, practical…
Have you ever heard witches say, "Don't forget to ground yourself," and wondered what that actually means? In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, we're taking the mystery out of one of the most common pieces of witchcraft advice. We'll explore what grounding really is, why it's helpful before and after…
Have you ever looked at another witch's altar online and thought, "Maybe I'm not doing enough?" In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, we're talking about the difference between living a spiritual practice and performing one. Social media often shows us beautiful rituals, perfect altars, and aesthetic moments, but real witchcraft…
Modern spell jars are everywhere in witchcraft today, but did you know they have a fascinating history that goes back hundreds of years? In EP 64 of Raven's Ramblings, we're taking a journey into the world of witch bottles, the protective folk magic practices that inspired many of today's spell…
EP 63: The Difference Between Practice and Performance Have you ever looked at another witch's altar online and thought, "Maybe I'm not doing enough?" In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, we're talking about the difference between living a spiritual practice and performing one. Social media often shows us beautiful rituals,…
Growth isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it's signing up for the class, going to the gym, posting the video, having the difficult conversation, or taking the first shaky step toward something you've been avoiding. In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, Raven explores the strange space between safety and growth, why comfort…
Growth isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it's signing up for the class, going to the gym, posting the video, having the difficult conversation, or taking the first shaky step toward something you've been avoiding. In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, Raven explores the strange space between safety and growth, why comfort…
You don't have to spend hours at your altar to be a real witch. Most days my practice is simple, quiet, and realistic. Here's what I actually do at my altar during a typical week. Because witchcraft should fit your life, not become another chore on your to-do list. What…
Missed a Sabbat? Forgot a ritual? Didn't decorate your altar? Good news: The gods didn't revoke your witch card. In this episode, we're talking about Sabbat guilt, spiritual burnout, and why your practice doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful. Because sometimes you skip the Sabbats... ...and nothing explodes.
Have you ever realized three days after Beltane that you completely forgot it was Beltane? Or watched everyone else's beautiful Sabbat celebrations online while you were just trying to survive another week? You're not alone. In this episode of Raven's Ramblings: Musings of a Southern Witch, Raven talks about the…
Good news: The gods didn't revoke your witch card. In this episode, we're talking about Sabbat guilt, spiritual burnout, and why your practice doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful. Because sometimes you skip the Sabbats... ...and nothing explodes.
EP 60: Witchcraft, Warning Signs & Spiritual Bullshit In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we’re talking about witchy red flags, spiritual manipulation, fear-based practices, aesthetic “gurus,” and the absolute nonsense that sometimes creeps into modern witchcraft spaces. From “you’re cursed” scams and chosen-one syndrome to obsession spell weirdness and spiritual…
EP 60: Witchcraft, Warning Signs & Spiritual Bullshit In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we’re talking about witchy red flags, spiritual manipulation, fear-based practices, aesthetic “gurus,” and the absolute nonsense that sometimes creeps into modern witchcraft spaces. From “you’re cursed” scams and chosen-one syndrome to obsession spell weirdness and spiritual…
In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we’re talking about witchy red flags, spiritual manipulation, fear-based practices, aesthetic “gurus,” and the absolute nonsense that sometimes creeps into modern witchcraft spaces. From “you’re cursed” scams and chosen-one syndrome to obsession spell weirdness and spiritual sales tactics, Raven dives into the warning signs…
Not every witch lives in a cottage in the woods. Some of us practice magic between shifts, coffee cups, and everyday life.
People often talk about becoming a witch to reclaim their power. But what if witchcraft wasn’t about power at all? In this deeply personal episode of Raven’s Ramblings, Raven talks about growing up feeling disconnected from herself, finding safety in the woods, surviving trauma, learning to trust her intuition again,…
People often talk about becoming a witch to reclaim their power. But what if witchcraft wasn’t about power at all? In this deeply personal episode of Raven’s Ramblings, I talk about growing up feeling disconnected from myself, finding safety in the woods, surviving trauma, learning to trust her intuition again,…
Every witch eventually ends up with the pile. Half-burned candles, dusty herbs, abandoned journals, spell jars hiding in cabinets, and tarot decks that haven’t been touched in years. But what happens when your practice changes… and your supplies no longer feel connected to who you are now? In this episode…