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Lucya S

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Pagan Eye: Me at Beckenham Library Book Fayre Here's a photo of me with my stall all set up ready for Beckenham Library Book Fayre, which was on Saturday 7 March. It was the first time m...

Here's a photo of me with my stall set up ready for Beckenham Library Book Fayre, which was on Saturday. It was the first time my local library had hosted this event, but it went well with lots if people turning up to chat to the 17 local authors represented.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/paga...

09.03.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Women's Day Tarot: Lozen Apache Warrior (7 Wands) I drew a card as a reading for the world for International Women's Day which is this weekend, usingΒ  Our Tarot. Β Lozen was revealed. She was...

I drew a card for the world for International Women's Day this weekend, using Our Tarot. Lozen was revealed. She was an amazing Apache warrior. The card is about being outnumbered in a fight, but standing strong & having the higher ground. I've blogged with more.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/wome...

06.03.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Year of Reading: I'll be at Beckenham Library Book Fayre It's World Book Day , the annual event whichΒ champions reading for fun. There's lots going on to encourage reading, and that's fantastic.Β Β  ...

It's World Book Day, but also the National Year of Reading 2026T. I'm taking part in an event as part of it: Beckenham Library Book Fayre. 17 authors will be there. We'll be chatting to anyone who wants to stop by. I'll be on the 3pm panel.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/year...

05.03.2026 08:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks and workshops you can do anywhere.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/magi...

04.03.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rounding the Year: Camellias - Another Spring Herald The camellias in my garden always bloom later than many others I see outside houses in my street, but they're another flower that heralds th...

The camellias in my garden always bloom later than many others I see outside houses in my street, but they're another flower that heralds the arrival of spring with splashes of bright colour.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/roun...

03.03.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Endorsement: Pagan Portals - Osiris Osiris is ancient Egypt’s green-faced god of life, death, and rebirth. A new Pagan Portals title is coming out this month all about it. The ...

Osiris is ancient Egypt’s green-faced god of life, death, and rebirth. A new Pagan Portals title is coming out this month all about it. The author is historian Dr Olivia Church, who previously penned a companion title on Isis.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/book...

02.03.2026 08:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New collection coming very soonβ€”Witchcraft and Magic in England, c. 1400–1920.
Comprising over 55,000 document images, it charts the evolution of witchcraft and magic in England over five centuries.
Learn more at britishonlinearchives.com/collections/....

12.02.2026 09:45 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The College of Psychic Studies : Workshops : Psychic training : Scrying with crystals mirrors water fire

Still a few places on my online course on Scrying with Crystals, Mirrors & More via The College of Psychic Studies on Wednesdays 4 and 11 March.

www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/workshops/ps...

01.03.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Witchy Events: Scrying, Dolls, Books & Candles Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of April. There are workshops on scrying, magical dolls, and ...

Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of April. There are workshops on scrying, magical dolls, and candle magic. I'll also be giving a free talk at the Beckenham Library Book Fayre.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/my-w...

27.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magic: Broken, Burnt, Buried - Ancient Ritual Practice In magic and religion, breaking things can be done deliberately. Sometimes it's part of a curse, sometimes as an offering or sacrifice, some...

In magic and religion, breaking things can be done deliberately. Sometimes it's part of a curse, an offering or sacrifice, or to show its purpose has ended. An exhibition at London's Petrie Museum, Broken, Burnt, Buried, looks at ritual reasons behind this.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/phot...

26.02.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks & workshops you can do anywhere.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/magi...

25.02.2026 08:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Salem 1692 - Is this Social Deduction Game Offensive? How do you feel about games with the theme of historic witch trials, especially if they depict the witches as murderers? A few years ago I w...

How do you feel about games with the theme of historic witch trials, especially if they depict the witches as murderers?I've blogged about a social deduction game called Salem 1692.
badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/salem-1692-is-this-social-deduction.html

24.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Green London: An Urban Park and Ancient Woods London is full of little parks much loved by locals. They are great places to get out and enjoy fresh air on a sunny Sunday. I took these ph...

London is full of little parks much loved by locals. I took these photos of Forster Memorial Park in the Borough of Lewisham. What's unusual about this park is that the central grassed area is surrounded by a ring of ancient woodland.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/gree...

23.02.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Animal Wisdom Tarot: A Card Reading for the World I drew a tarot card as a reading for for the world using the Animal Wisdom Tarot and the Rat was revealed. I know some people dislike rats, ...

I drew a tarot card as a reading for for the world using the Animal Wisdom Tarot. Rat was revealed. I know some people dislike rats, but they are resourceful, intelligent, hard working, and live on the waste us humans discard. I've blogged with the interpretation.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/anim...

20.02.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rounding the Year: Daffodils, Narcissus & a Tragic Tale Daffodils are blooming in my garden again. They're a bit earlier than last year, but I'm pleased to see their bright yellow buds. Another wo...

Daffodils are blooming in my garden again. Another word for daffodil is narcissus. That's the name of the Greek mythological character who fell in love with his own reflection. I've blogged with the tragic tale.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/roun...

19.02.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks We are at the start of the lunar new year! Here's a list of weird, wonderful and witchy events over the next week or so with a mixture of on...

We're at the start of lunar new year! Here's a list of weird, wonderful & witchy events over the next week or so with a mix of online & in-person things. I mainly include in-person things near London plus online talks & workshops & a few big events further off.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/magi...

18.02.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Folklore: Shrove Tuesday & Pancake Day Customs Today is Pancake Day, celebrated in England on Shrove Tuesday, which is the day before the Christian priod of Lent. The idea was that people...

Today is Pancake Day. I've blogged with some things you can do, including London pancake races.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/folk...

17.02.2026 08:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Review: Heathenry for the Solitary Practitioner Heathenry for the Solitary Practitioner is the new title from British author Thea Prothero. It's in Moon Books' Pagan Portals series, which...

Heathenry for the Solitary Practitioner is the new title from British author Thea Prothero. It's in Moon Books' Pagan Portals series. I've blogged with a review.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/book...

16.02.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Double Dose of Friday 13th - Are You Scared? What are your thoughts about Friday 13ths? With today being one, and another next month, are you worried or taking extra precautions?Β  I use...

What are your thoughts about Friday 13ths? With today being one, and another next month, are you worried or taking extra precautions? I've blogged with my thoughts, but what do you think? www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/a-do...

13.02.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Customs, Galentine's Day and a Tarot Manifesting Spell I'll admit I'd never heard of Galentine's Day before this year, but I looked it up, and I think it's an interesting twist on traditional Val...

Galentine's Day celebrates women's friendships. I've blogged about this modern twist on Valentine's Day customs - and a tarot card manifesting spell.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/cust...

12.02.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks and workshops you can do anywhere and a few big events further afield.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/magi...

11.02.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rounding the Year: The First Garden Primrose Here's a photo of the first primrose to bloom in my garden this year.Β They are one of the most recognisable flowers of early spring. The na...

Here's a photo of the first primrose to bloom in my garden this year. They are one of the most recognisable flowers of early spring. The name itself comes from the Latin prima rosa, meaning "first rose".

What flowers can you see near where you live?

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/roun...

10.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Birthday to my Books on Scrying & Candle Magic Two of my Pagan Portals titles have publication birthdays this month! In fact, my book on Candle Magic is 10 years old and in that time has...

Two of my Pagan Portals titles have publication birthdays this month! In fact, my book on Candle Magic is 10 years old and in that time has become a best seller for my publisher, Moon Books. I've blogged with more...
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/happ...

06.02.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Endorsement: The Muses, Calling to Creativity A Pagan Portals title is coming out this month that I was proud to write an endorsement for before it was published. It's called The Muses –...

I've blogged about The Muses – Calling to Creativity and Inspiration. The new book is by Reclaiming tradition witch Irisanya Moon.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/book...

05.02.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks and workshops you can do anywhere.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/magi...

04.02.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Craft: A Recycled Wax Candle For Magical Thanks The photo shows a candle burning on my altar, but it isn't one I bought from a shop. I made it myself with recycled wax from ends of candles...

The photo shows a candle burning on my altar. I made it with recycled wax from ends of candles collected over the past year. I like to do this at around Candlemas each year, as that's traditionally when candles were blessed.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/craf...

03.02.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Events: Protection, Divination, and Magical Dolls Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of March. There are workshops on cleansing and protection, sc...

I've blogged with details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of March. There are workshops on cleansing and protection, scrying, and magical dolls. I'll also be giving a free talk at the Beckenham Library Book Fayre.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/my-e...

02.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rounding the Year: When the Snowdrops Bloom Snowdrops are the quintessential flower of Imbolc, representing the first stirrings of spring even when the weather can still be wintry. I a...

Are the snowdrops out yet where you live?
They are the quintessential flower of Imbolc, representing the first stirrings of spring. I watch for when they first appear in my garden each year. I took the picture in my London garden. Only a few were in bloom.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/01/roun...

30.01.2026 08:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Queen of Swords: A Tarot Reading for the World I drew a tarot card as a reading for for the world, using the unusual Theatre Deli Tarot , which was made by a London-based community of art...

I drew a tarot card as a reading for for the world, using the Theatre Deli Tarot, which was made by a London-based community of artistic people. I revealed the Queen of Swords. I've blogged with my interpretation of this unusual representation.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/01/the-...

29.01.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magical Events Over Imbolc near London and Online Here's a list of magical events over Imbolc and the next week. There's a mixture of online and in-person things to do, including celebration...

Here's a list of magical events over Imbolc & next week. There's a mix of online & in-person things, including celebrations for the first stirrings of spring. I generally list events near London plus big events further afield. You can do online things anywhere.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/01/magi...

28.01.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0