My Arabian Superheroin
Every time my writing gets stuck, I ask myself, “How would Scheherazade get out of this?” Of course, she would know what to do. That’s...
The Eternal Wisdom of Sappho
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Sappho and Erinna in a Garden at Mytilene (1864), by Simeon Solomon
According to the Ancient Greek poet Alcaeus of Mytilene, “No man sings...
Forest Bathing
Photography by Inge Bovens
Elves and fairies have long embraced the magic of the forest, living as they do under wild mushrooms and toadstools, on...
A Wild Yarn
Feature image credit: AF Archive / Alamy Stock Photo
When it comes to costuming, enchantment lies in the details. Flora Kennedy’s exquisite accent pieces add layers...
WytchWood
Enchanted Living: What is WytchWood?
Christina: We created WytchWood in 2019 out of the love for nature and the old ways. In fact our motto...
Power and Isolation of Circe: The Artistic Journey of John William...
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Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses (1891), by John William Waterhouse
Image Courtesy Wikimedia CommonsOnce upon a time there was a talented young painter...
Wrought By Rasputina
Rasputina’s formidable back catalog is like an old history library, the tiered kind, with sliding ladders, stained-glass windows, and oiled wood, where gilt-embossed titles...
A Faerie Interview With Ellen Evert Hopman
We found Ellen Evert Hopman's Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore to be an invaluable resource as we prepared our Outlander issue, which is chock full of herbal magic and...
Narwhals
Monodon Monoceros: one tooth, one horn. Or one toothed unicorn. Narwhals are dappled grey whales that live in the Arctic, wielding nine-foot-long tusks. Their remote,...
The Art of Divination With Books
Explore the enchanting practice of bibliomancy, a form of divination using books, and learn how to receive spiritual guidance and wisdom from your treasured collection. Delve into the history of bibliomancy, its contemporary applications, and creative variations like three-passage and five-passage readings. Discover tips for enhancing your bibliomantic experience and creating a sacred space for intuitive connection.