Magick

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.

It's easy to feel untethered to truth right now, but earth magic can provide a powerful antidote to those feelings by reconnecting to our bodies and to nature. Here, Sacred Magic of the North author Tahverlee Anglen shares 20 simple ways that you can build a practice of mastering your connection to the earth and to the magic of the north, especially when you feel untethered.