Category: Personal Blog

April 22nd is right around the corner. In the secular world, Earth Day is often reduced to a few hours of picking up litter or sharing a “Blue Marble” photo on social media. But for those of us whose altar is the soil and whose scripture is the wind, Earth…

In the early days of Neopaganism, we learned a vital lesson: if you can’t laugh at your own ritual bloopers, the Gods certainly will. Over the last several decades, the Pagan movement developed a vocabulary so dense it could sink a Viking longship. In today’s Green Egg Blog, I step…

A year ago, if you had asked me what the pulse of the occult community felt like, I would have told you it beat with the frantic, hopeful rhythm of the heart. My inbox was a sea of Love Me candles, Chuparrosa oil, and rose quartz. The requests were predictable,…

Let’s be real for a second. There is “stomach hungry,” and then there is “soul bored.” Stomach hunger is a biological necessity. It’s your body politely tapping on your shoulder—or aggressively growling in a quiet meeting—reminding you that you need fuel to, you know, keep existing. But “mouth boredom”? That’s…

Look at the world outside your window. No, look deeper—past the blooming daffodils of the equinox and into the marrow of the collective American psyche. Can you feel the grinding? It is the sound of a massive, ancient machine—the Patriarchal Engine—running out of oil and beginning to strip its own…

In our February 13th edition, we explored the “Reflective Shield”—the spiritual mechanics of using Mirror Box spellwork to force toxic energy back to its source. The response was incredible, and it’s clear that many of you are looking for a way to maintain that shield permanently. Today, we are officially opening…

Welcome back to Body of a Goddess, the digital sanctuary where we celebrate the divine reality of being both vintage and voluminous. Today, we’re diving headfirst into the linguistic minefield that is talking to people while inhabiting a larger body. If you’ve lived long enough to appreciate a good supportive bra…

Welcome back to the Crossroads, where we explore the intersection of intention and manifestation. This month, we’re diving deep into a fundamental tool in any magical practice: Color Magic. From the clothes we wear to the candles we burn, color is an ever-present force influencing our subconscious mind and the energy…

As the wheel turns to the Vernal Equinox, the world pauses for a singular, breathtaking moment of perfect equilibrium. Day and night stand as equals, holding hands across the threshold of the seasons. Here at Green Egg, we’ve always seen the Equinox not just as a date on a calendar, but…

There is a specific, heart-stopping sound that only a person of a certain carriage and vintage can truly identify. It isn’t the wind in the trees, and it isn’t the gentle chime of a mindfulness app. It isn’t even the gentle, apologetic wheezing sound of an unauthorized fart in a…

In the grand, colorful tapestry of modern Paganism, there is no single “right” way to view the Divine. For decades, Green Egg has served as a forum where these diverse perspectives—often called the “many paths to the same center”—can be explored, debated, and celebrated. Whether we see the Gods as distinct individuals,…

In the world of magic, “Money Drawing” isn’t just about finding a stray dollar on the sidewalk—it’s about aligning your personal energy with the frequency of abundance. At Crossroads Occult, we provide the traditional tools of Hoodoo and rootwork to help you clear financial blockages and invite prosperity into your…

In the lexicon of demography, they call it the “Grey Tsunami.” It’s a clean, clinical term for a messy, human reality: the Baby Boomer generation is aging out. Thanks to the miracles of modern medicine and the fact that we’ve mostly traded manual labor for ergonomics, people are living longer…

In the ebb and flow of our daily lives, we encounter a wide array of energies—some supportive, some draining, and others that are frankly intrusive. Whether you are navigating workplace drama, dealing with difficult neighbors, or simply feeling the weight of an environment that doesn’t serve your highest good, the…

We’ve all done the “dodge.” You’re at a birthday party, a family reunion, or just a backyard barbecue, and the camera comes out. Your stomach does that familiar, frantic flip. You instinctively take a step back, offer to be the one taking the picture, or make a joke about how “you’re not…

Late February in the Northern Hemisphere is a funny, liminal time. It’s that awkward transition where we are technically still in the grip of winter, but the light has subtly shifted. The mornings feel just a touch more insistent, and there’s a quiet, frantic energy bubbling under the frozen soil….

In the world of rootwork and candle magic, we often talk about intent. But sometimes, life gets busy. Sometimes you need a little extra “oomph” to get the gears moving. That is exactly where our fixed candles come in. If you’ve ever wondered why so many experienced practitioners swear by…

In our younger years, we often wear our grudges like armor. We view forgiveness as a transaction—something to be earned, negotiated, or withheld to maintain power. But as we step into the “Goddess” era of our 60s and 70s, the weight of that armor starts to feel unnecessary. Forgiveness isn’t…

As we stand at the crossroads of a shifting spiritual landscape, the torch of modern Paganism is being passed to a new generation of visionaries. While we will always honor the foundational texts of our elders, the voices rising today address the complexities of the 21st century—blending ancient wisdom with…