Everyday Pagan

This article presents a personal critical assessment of the Hulu film *Shirley* (2020), examining its portrayal of witchcraft themes through the lens of a practicing witch. The author analyzes the film’s magical symbolism, occult imagery, and character portrayal, arguing that it offers a more authentic and sophisticated representation of witchcraft compared to mainstream horror depictions.

This article presents seven practical methods for incorporating photography into contemporary witchcraft practice, ranging from spell-focused portraiture and paranormal investigation to aura photography, botanical documentation for herbalism, elemental photography projects, and vision boarding techniques.

This article explores nine practical applications of lanterns within contemporary witchcraft and ritual magic, drawing upon the lantern’s symbolic associations with spiritual illumination, hope, and the dispelling of darkness in magical folklore. The author presents diverse ritual contexts for lantern use, including grief ceremonies, faerie magic, scrying practices, spirit communication, solstice observances, emotional healing work, home blessing rituals, and weather magic.

This article presents a spiritual framework for ending harmful interpersonal relationships through the practice of banishment rituals within contemporary witchcraft traditions. The author outlines preparatory considerations for practitioners, including the importance of emotional readiness, full commitment to severing ties, and the avoidance of revenge-seeking behaviors that may perpetuate negative cycles.

This article by Lumina Indigo challenges prevalent stereotypes surrounding modern witchcraft practitioners, arguing that contemporary witches represent diverse demographics far beyond the subcultural caricatures often depicted in popular media.