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The US witch population has seen an astronomical rise

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz and Dan Koph — 2018

Though the data is sparse, what we do know is that the practice of witchcraft has seen major growth in recent decades. As the witch aesthetic has risen, so has the number of people who identify as witches.

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Samhain

Samhain is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. In modern times, Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “SAH-win”) is usually celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to welcome in the harvest and usher in “the dark half of the year.

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History
2021
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The Wheel of the Year: The Calendar of Pagan Festivals Explained

There are such myriad historical and contemporary variations and semantic complexities when dealing with paganism that a book-length article would be needed to fully cover it. The wheel as described here is broadly what is observed today by modern pagans, chiefly of the UK and Ireland.

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The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

The Wheel of the Year is a symbol represents the 8 festivals important to many pagans, Wiccans, and witches. These holidays — knows as Sabbats — follow a nature-based calendar and include four solar festivals and four seasonal festivals set in between them.

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The Pagan Grimoire
2020
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Does Witchcraft Hold the Secret to Happiness?

Claiming the witch archetype is a means of self-empowerment.

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Ariel Gore
2019
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The Fear of Witchcraft or Wiccaphobia

Although the earth-based religions are generally benign, they have been negatively depicted for more than 1,000 years. Wiccaphobia is generally complex, and may not be easy to treat.

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Lisa Fritscher
2020
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The Neuroscience of Witches

Toads, spells, potions, flying brooms, and witch's brews--witchcraft is all about neuroscience.

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Douglas Fields
2015
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Faces of Modern Witchcraft, Uncovered: Actresses, Authors and a Technician Reveal How They 'Came Out of the Broom Closet' as They Practice Spells in a Diverse Community That Spans the Us

Faces of modern witchcraft, uncovered: Actresses, authors and a technician reveal how they 'came out of the broom closet' as they practice spells in a diverse community that spans the US

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Dusica Sue Malesevic
2018
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Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone–Children of Earth Interviews

Janet’s work with the late Stewart Farrar was long the cornerstone works for newcomers to Wicca, Witchcraft and other Pagan Traditions.

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Sorita d'Este
2019
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Explaining Paganism to the Curious but Religiously Ignorant

There’s no way to truly describe an entire religion in under 50 words. So for those who are willing to have a conversation over a glass of wine or a cup of tea, I offer this guide to explaining Paganism to those who are genuinely curious (i.e.

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John Beckett
2022
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Paganism: No Calls Required

I frequently tell people “follow the path you’re called to.” This doesn’t mean a literal call… or at least, it doesn’t mean that the vast majority of the time.

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John Beckett
2022
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