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The old gods have many faces. Some people see strength in them, others danger. For me? For me, they are one thing above all else: a calling. Quiet, persistent, unobtrusive. Certainly not political—but deeply personal. I am not an Ásatrú¹. I never have been. But I felt the Nordic world early on: in dreams, in deep forests, in moments when ancestors suddenly seemed to speak. Odin, Freyja, the Norns – they are part of my pantheon, alongside Celtic, Roman, female, queer gods. But

The first frost on a parked car. The hum of the city under a full moon. The faint green of moss reclaiming a wall. Even in the city, the cycles never stop. For many pagans and witches, life is not a straight line. It moves in circles — in rhythms, in repetitions, in cycles that echo the natural world. Observing these cycles isn’t about following rules or rigid practice; it’s about listening, noticing, and learning to move in harmony with life itself. In this article, I will n

With All Hallows’ Day — also known as All Saints’ Day — just behind us, an interesting thought came to mind. There’s something about this time of year, the thinning veil between worlds during Samhain (Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve), that draws attention to the interplay between the old and the new, the pagan and the Christian. It’s a liminal space — a moment to reflect on cycles, ancestors, and the sacred mysteries that live in both shadow and light. It made me think: many pe

This text was written in 2021, on an old blog. Some thoughts are timeless, others may have evolved further—but today it can blossom here in my new magical home. --> to the original article (in German) I recently found myself in one of those conflicts that you don't see coming – and then suddenly everything boils over. You may be familiar with this: first a spark, then fireworks of emotions. After the initial storm had passed and I could breathe again, I came across a term th

How fear-based beliefs shape our need for control — and what it means to choose love over obedience. Only a system that seeks control...

Let’s get one thing straight: witches don’t worship the devil. Or at least — most of us don’t. The other day, I read a sister witch’s reply to that old accusation and couldn’t stop smiling. Someone had asked her whether she was afraid of “serving Satan,” and she simply said: “Oh honey, I don’t worship men.” Mic drop. It’s funny, yes — but also deeply revealing. Because underneath this centuries-old myth that witches “serve the devil” lies something far more complex than super

I’ve got good news and bad news for the fundamentalists, the skeptics, and everyone in between: The bad news is, you’re doing witchcraft....

A sacred conversation for those still carrying shame in the name of a God I know, I know - we are back on the topic of Christianity, and that is not what you are here for. I get it. But please, bear with me, because there is simply still a lot to unpack. Religious trauma is real. And while it can show up in many traditions, we cannot deny that the Christian institution — especially in its more dogmatic, institutionalized forms — has caused and continues to cause significant h

There’s a part of me that hesitated to write this. Not because I’m unsure of what I feel — but because I know it will ruffle some...

Our journey to the Abbey Library of St. Gallen began on the train from Zurich. A chai latte in hand, snippets of conversation about...

Lately, I’ve seen a wave of “ex-witch” testimonies pop up on social media—clips of people claiming they were involved in witchcraft and...

When you think of Paganism, what comes to mind? A bonfire under the full moon? A witch in all black? Maybe druids with staffs or goddesses with flowing hair? Or perhaps you’re not quite sure what it even is — except that it seems old, mystical, maybe a little rebellious. For some, the word Pagan  conjures images of nature, ritual, and magic. For others it might trigger unease. Devil worship? Dangerous cults? Something dark and forbidden? Let’s clear that up right away: Pagani

Queer, Fluid, and Fierce: Deities Who Mirror Us Not everyone finds themselves in a church. Some find themselves in the mirror. Or in Loki, who gives birth. In Inari, who dances between genders. In a goddess who is also a god. I realized early on that traditional images of God weren’t made for me. The bearded father in the sky felt distant. The silently suffering mother goddess, too. What I longed for was a divine reflection that made space for contradiction, for ecstasy, for

Long before Eve bit the apple, there was Lilith —a woman who refused to kneel. She’s been called a demon, a seductress, a baby-stealer. But beneath the layers of patriarchal fear and folklore, Lilith stands as something far more radical: a symbol of autonomy, sexual sovereignty, and feminine power that dared to say no. The Woman Who Walked Away According to ancient Jewish mythology, Lilith was Adam’s first wife— created as his equal, from the same earth (dust).  But when he t

From Worshipped to Wicked Long before the Christian Trinity dominated the spiritual narrative, cultures existed in which the divine was also imagined as female—cyclical, life-giving, and creative. Goddesses such as Inanna, Isis, Brigid, or Artemis embodied power over birth, sexuality, wisdom, and nature. However, with the spread of Christianity, changes occurred: patriarchy entered the religious stage, and history was rewritten. Many of these female deities were assimilated,

Forget the horror films. This day is dripping with divine feminine magic. You’ve probably heard it before: “Ooh, Friday the 13th—be careful!” Cue black cats, broken mirrors, and bad luck superstitions. But what if I told you that Friday the 13th isn’t unlucky at all? In fact, in witchy, mystical, and ancient traditions, it’s one of the most  sacred and empowering days of the year. Let’s break the spell of fear and reclaim the truth. Because babe, Friday the 13th is our day. F

Loving and Living Spiritually in an Urban Jungle They say you have to retreat to the woods to feel spiritual.But I found god in graffiti....

I don't know about you, but where I am from, Christianity is still the main religion around. I have friends from all kinds of spiritual...

Let’s get one thing straight: you don’t need to live in a moss-covered cottage with a goat named Freya to call yourself Pagan or follow a...