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Monday, July 20, 2026

The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak

The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak. Wicca. Occult. Magick

I'm reading through "The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft" by Christopher Penczak. This is the third volume in his Temple series. I have the 6-book set. I read #1 (Inner Temple) and #2 (Outer Temple) last year.

Is shamanism all that different from modern witchcraft? According to Christopher Penczak, Wicca's roots go back 20,000 years to the Stone Age shamanic traditions of tribal cultures worldwide. A fascinating exploration of the Craft's shamanic origins, The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft offers year-and-a-day training in shamanic witchcraft.

Penczak's third volume of witchcraft teachings corresponds to the water element―guiding the reader into this realm of emotion, reflection, and healing. The twelve formal lessons cover shamanic cosmologies, journeying, dreamwork, animal/plant/stone medicine, totems, soul retrieval, and psychic surgery. Each lesson includes exercises (using modern techniques and materials), assignments, and helpful tips. The training ends with a ritual for self-initiation into the art of the shamanic witch―culminating in an act of healing, rebirth, and transformation.

COVR Award Winner

https://amzn.to/4fJ2CiN

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. The Inner Temple of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. Temple of Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Christopher Penczak

Witch and Magician

Teacher and Author

High Priest in the

Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft

Co-Founder of the

Temple of Witchcraft

Co-Owner of

Copper Cauldron Publishing

by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Penczak

For more info, please visit:

christopherpenczak.com

and

templeofwitchcraft.org

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. The Inner Temple of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Laurie Cabot. The Official Witch of Salem. Teacher and Author. Power of the Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Laurie Cabot. The Official Witch of Salem. Teacher and Author. Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Laurie Cabot

"The Official Witch of Salem"

Psychic, Medium, Teacher and Author

Founder of the

Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft

Cabot Kent Hermetic Temple

by Travis Simpkins

Laurie Cabot

For more info, please visit:

lauriecabot.com

and

ckht.org

Laurie Cabot. The Official Witch of Salem. Teacher and Author. Power of the Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, July 10, 2026

Mat Auryn. Occult Author, Teacher and Speaker. Psychic Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Mat Auryn. Occult Author, Teacher and Speaker. Witchcraft. Psychic Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Mat Auryn

Occult Teacher and Speaker

Author of Psychic Witch

and Mastering Magick

High Priest in the

Sacred Fires Tradition of Witchcraft

by Travis Simpkins

Mat Auryn - Llewellyn Con

For more info, please visit:

auryn.net

Mat Auryn. Occult Author, Teacher and Speaker. Witchcraft. Psychic Witch. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Instant Magick. Christopher Penczak. Temple of Witchcraft. Occult

I'm enjoying "Instant Magick" by Christopher Penczak.

What if you could practice magick anytime, without the use of ceremonial spells, altars, or magickal tools? Items such as candles, special ingredients, and exotic symbols are necessary to perform many types of magick, but these items aren't always feasible, attainable, or even available. The purest form of magick―tapping into your own energetic awareness to create change―is accessible simply through the power of your will.

Popular author Christopher Penczak explains how to weave natural energies into every facet of life by inspiring readers to explore their own individual willpower. This book features personalized techniques used to weed out any unwanted, unhealthy, or unnecessary desires to find a true, balanced magickal being. Penczak's innovative, modern spellcasting techniques utilize meditation, visualization, words, and intent in any situation, at any time. The results can seem instantaneous, and the potential limitless.

Finalist for the COVR Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book

https://amzn.to/3QFSmxL

Friday, March 27, 2026

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Alex Sanders

Orrell Alexander Carter

(1926 - 1988)

"King of the Witches"

Occultist and High Priest

Co-Founder of the

Alexandrian Wicca

tradition of Witchcraft

Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente

For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, February 13, 2026

Psychic Witch. A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick and Manifestation. Mat Auryn

I'm enjoying the new deluxe hardcover edition of "Psychic Witch" by Mat Auryn. It was released last year.

The paperback was originally published in 2020. A contemporary "classic."

Discover how to be a powerful psychic witch with this book on wielding energy and awakening your psychic senses. Psychic Witch explores the relationship between psychic ability and magick, interweaving them to create a strong foundation for accessing the full potential of your mind, body, and spirit.

Mat Auryn reveals some of his most closely guarded tips, secrets, practices, and meditations so that you can master the perception and manipulation of energy. Featuring over ninety exercises and the inner tools you need to perform magick anywhere and at any time, Psychic Witch helps you tune in to yourself and the subtle energies of the world.

https://amzn.to/4tzmWIf

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Gerald Brosseau Gardner

(1884 - 1964)

Anthropologist and Archaeologist

“Father of Wicca”

Founder of Gardnerian Wicca

Author of the Gardnerian “Book of Shadows”

“The Meaning of Witchcraft”

and “Witchcraft Today”

Initiated in the New Forest coven

Founder of the Bricket Wood coven

Member of

Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.)

Member of the

Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship

Freemason, Member of

Sphinx Lodge No. 107, Irish Constitution

Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

by Travis Simpkins

Interview with Gerald Gardner

For more info, please visit:

british-wicca.com

Gerald Gardner. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Magick. Witchcraft Today. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, December 26, 2025

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Eileen Smith

also known as

Lady Cara

Author of

The Witches' Heart

Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins

Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, December 19, 2025

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Maxine Sanders

Author and Occultist

Co-Founder of

Alexandrian Wicca

Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)

Key Figure in the Development

of Modern Pagan Witchcraft

Founder of

The Temple of the Mother coven

by Travis Simpkins

A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview

For more info, please visit:

thewitchesalmanac.com/maxinesanders

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Raymond Buckland

(1934 - 2017)

Author and Occultist

High Priest

in the Gardnerian Wicca tradition

Founder of Seax-Wica

Author of

Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft

(Book informally known as “Big Blue”)

Founder of the

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland - Witchcraft

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Wicca for Life. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Gerald Brosseau Gardner

(1884 - 1964)

Anthropologist and Archaeologist

“Father of Wicca”

Founder of Gardnerian Wicca

Author of the Gardnerian “Book of Shadows”

“The Meaning of Witchcraft”

and “Witchcraft Today”

Initiated in the New Forest coven

Founder of the Bricket Wood coven

Member of

Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.)

Member of the

Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship

Freemason, Member of

Sphinx Lodge No. 107, Irish Constitution

Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

by Travis Simpkins

Interview with Gerald Gardner

For more info, please visit:

british-wicca.com

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, November 3, 2025

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak. Wicca. Paganism. Magick. Occult

I'm enjoying "The Outer Temple of Witchcraft", Book Two in the highly regarded book series by Christopher Penczak.

This new edition of the award-winning Outer Temple of Witchcraft features enhancements, corrections, and a focus on inclusivity. As you enter the heart of witchcraft, you find at its core the power of sacred space. In Christopher Penczak's first book, The Inner Temple of Witchcraft, you found the sacred space within yourself. Now The Outer Temple of Witchcraft helps you manifest the sacred in the outer world through ritual and spellwork. The book's twelve lessons, with exercises, rituals, and homework, follow the traditional Wiccan one-year-and-a-day training period. It culminates in a self-test and self-initiation ritual to the second degree of witchcraft―the arena of the priestess and priest.

COVR Award Winner (tied) for Book of the Year and Winner for Best Magic/Magick Book

https://amzn.to/4hKJEbe

Friday, September 26, 2025

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Eileen Smith

also known as

Lady Cara

Author of

The Witches' Heart

Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins

Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Maxine Sanders

Author and Occultist

Co-Founder of

Alexandrian Wicca

Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)

Key Figure in the Development

of Modern Pagan Witchcraft

Founder of

The Temple of the Mother coven

by Travis Simpkins

A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview

For more info, please visit:

thewitchesalmanac.com/maxinesanders

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Raymond Buckland

(1934 - 2017)

Author and Occultist

High Priest

in the Gardnerian Wicca tradition

Founder of Seax-Wica

Author of

Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft

(Book informally known as “Big Blue”)

Founder of the

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland - Witchcraft

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Wicca for Life. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Gerald Gardner. Witchcraft. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Gerald Brosseau Gardner

(1884 - 1964)

Anthropologist and Archaeologist

“Father of Wicca”

Founder of Gardnerian Wicca

Author of the Gardnerian “Book of Shadows”

“The Meaning of Witchcraft”

and “Witchcraft Today”

Initiated in the New Forest coven

Founder of the Bricket Wood coven

Member of

Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.)

Member of the

Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship

Freemason, Member of

Sphinx Lodge No. 107, Irish Constitution

Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

by Travis Simpkins

Interview with Gerald Gardner

For more info, please visit:

british-wicca.com

Gerald Gardner. Book of Shadows. Gardnerian Wicca. The Meaning of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft. Christopher Penczak. Occult. Wicca

I'm enjoying "The Inner Temple of Witchcraft" by Christopher Penczak.

Connect with the Source of Magickal Power with this Foundational Course from Renowned Teacher Christopher Penczak

This limited-edition hardcover celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Penczak's groundbreaking work, The Inner Temple of Witchcraft.

The inner temple is your personal sacred space where there are no boundaries and all things are possible. With enhancements, corrections, and a focus on inclusivity, this edition of The Inner Temple of Witchcraft is an updated course for developing the magickal and psychic abilities that are the birthright of the witch.

Discover the history, traditions, and basic techniques of witchcraft, followed by thirteen hands-on lessons that culminate in a self-initiation ceremony equivalent to the first-degree level of traditional covens. This year-and-a-day course of study explores a wide range of topics that support and inform the dedicated witch:

· Ancient and modern magickal philosophy

· Modern scientific theories supporting a new definition of reality

· "Instant" magick techniques for protection, healing, and serenity

· Energy work and anatomy, including chakras and auras

· Astral travel, dreams, and spirit guides

· Healing techniques for body, mind, and spirit

In addition to serving as the textbook for the Temple of Witchcraft Mystery School's first-degree course, this book is designed to be used by witches everywhere. With study, dedication, and practice, the lessons and exercises will empower you to transform the repetitive rigors of the daily grind into a witch's web of magickal experiences.

https://amzn.to/46xrLs9

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Power of the Witch. The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment. Laurie Cabot

I'm enjoying "Power of the Witch" by Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem.

Unleash your inner power and embark on a journey of self-discovery with this thoughtful guide to the ancient wisdom of witchcraft.

Laurie Cabot, a practicing Witch and a renowned spiritual counselor, invites you to unlearn the misconceptions about witchcraft and embrace the potential that comes from this vibrant religion. She traces the history of magic and its manifestations across different cultures, from ancient creation myths to medieval Christianity and beyond, and offers a comprehensive overview of witchcraft’s basic principles.

An accessible roadmap to witchcraft, Power of the Witch provides useful advice on:

• The different paths to becoming a Witch
• How to join or create a coven
• The best practices when building an altar
• Herbal magic and divination
• The power of color and number
• And much more!

With Power of the Witch, Laurie gives you an invaluable resource to integrating witchcraft into your daily life so you too can experience personal growth, empowerment, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

https://amzn.to/3JCNWo5

Saturday, February 15, 2025

The Craft. 1996. Witchcraft. Wicca. Fairuza Balk. Robin Tunney. Neve Campbell

Four high school misfits who experiment with witchcraft must deal with the consequences of their newfound abilities

Having just moved to Los Angeles, Sarah (Robin Tunney) is an outsider at St. Benedict's Academy until she meets three other social outcasts. Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell) and Rochelle (Rachel True) will never fit in with the “in” crowd. But together with Sarah, they learn that being an outsider has its own kind of power. Nancy, Bonnie and Rochelle dabble in the occult, and when they notice Sarah has the powers of a natural witch, they talk her into joining their coven. With the addition of a fourth witch they find they can cast spells they couldn't before, and the teenage witches are suddenly not only able to get the attention, praise and love they have long been denied-but also to exact vengeance on classmates, parents and boyfriends. They learn, however, that everything comes with consequences.

https://amzn.to/3EAEyyE