Magick

The element of air represents the invisible forces that shape our lives—including our beliefs. While corresponding tools, like incense or feathers, can be helpful to our air magic, our work will still be stunted if we're holding on to limiting thoughts or beliefs. Here, Sacred Magic of the East author Tahverlee Anglen helps us discover the beliefs that are restricting the outcome of our magic, along with rituals to rewrite them.

It can be easy to forget how simple and accessible magic can really be, and the magic of the autumn season is extra ripe for enjoyment in our everyday lives. In this article, Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac author Kanani Soleil illustrates easy ways to make the most of autumn magic—after all, suburban witchcraft is all about seeing the magic in what others consider mundane. Use these practices to celebrate autumn with accessible magic from the comfort of your own home or car.

Krampus is a furry, horned figure of dating back at least 1,400 years. Who or what is this beast? What—if anything—does he have to do with Christmas? And is he still relevant today? Christian Brunner, co-author of Krampus, Witches, and the Wild Hunt delves into the history and mystery of this creature.

There is a lot of magick to be made with tattoos, both existing and new, permanent or temporary. One magickal aspect of tattoos you may not have thought of, however, is putting a thoughtform in one. Here, Tattoo Magick author Jake Morningstar provides a little bonus magick on how to do just that.

Mexican limpias (ritual practices of energy clearing) allow a person to tap into the principle of transference to rebalance yourself or someone else. In this article, Bruja Curandera author Wendy Mata illustrates how to do an egg limpia to help you create a beautiful life by taking care of your energy.

The cover of The Joy of Tarot, by Your Favorite Fortune Teller Fernie, features three tarot cards: The Star, The Sun, and the Ten of Cups. Here, they take those three cards and give you three different ways to use them to find joy in your own life, plus a bonus tarot spread, to encourage you to lean into your exuberance and find your own ways of celebrating yourself and those you love.

If you want a beautiful garden, you can't just toss some seeds onto the dirt and walk away. It's the same with creating a magical life. You must prepare your magical "soil"—body, mind, and spirit—so your magical practices can take root, grow, thrive, and blossom into the sparkling magical life you desire. In this article, Pagan Curiouser author Debra DeAngelo illustrates how to do so.

From card title to uses to spreads, tarot always evolves. And while we may assume that our current practices are better than those that came before us, the wisest among us search the past for treasures to adapt to current needs. Here, The Art of Tarot Spreads author Barbara Moore illustrates the power and wisdom of doing just that.