I’ve been reflecting on a line from Philippa Gregory’s Boleyn Traitor, a novel about Jane Boleyn. As she nears the end of her life, Jane realizes that Katherine Howard is destined for the same fate as those before her. Speaking of the tyranny of Henry VIII, she speculates that they all should have said “no” when the first innocent fell—to the axe or the rope—so that someone would have been there to say “no” for them at the end. It is a chilling reminder: if we do not say “no” now, there will be no one left to say “no” for us later.

The Great Awakening

My broad hope is that the current “license to be vicious” is actually a massive, painful alarm clock. It is forcing those who were once indifferent to realize that we can no longer afford to look away. There is a certain power in this lack of ambiguity; the ridiculous arrogance of this vitriol has left no room for fence-sitting. Because the manifestation of this evil is so prevalent and so loud, everyone is forced to either condone it or denounce it.

I do not believe there are more hateful people in the country now than before, though that realization sent me into an emotional downward spiral in October 2025. I drastically underestimated how many truly awful people are out there. These mindsets have always existed, but they have now been legitimized and vindicated. Years of social suppression created a pressurized explosion of vitriol the moment that behavior was validated. But now, as the results of that explosion plays out in real-time, I believe saner minds will prevail.

To read the full article, go to the Green Egg Blog: https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/05/08/the-cost-of-silence-and-the-weight-of-hope/

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When you treat your home as a partner rather than just a property, your magic becomes more grounded and your sanctuary more vibrant. Here is how to begin feeding the spirit of your home.

Recognizing the Heart of the Home

Every home has a “heart”—a central point where energy naturally congregates. In many traditions, this is the kitchen or the hearth, but it could be your altar. the dining room, a conversation area, or a specific central hallway lined with photos of people you love.

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Oxygen levels? Stabilizing. Hydration? Critically low. Joints? Reporting back with a series of pops and clicks that sound suspiciously like a bowl of Rice Krispies.

As a Goddess of a certain vintage, I’ve realized that aging isn’t a slow, graceful decline. It’s more like a synchronized protest occurring faster than I ever imagined. It seems my body parts have formed a union, and they are currently on a collective strike. If one more important body part goes all Norma Rae on me, I’m just going to check myself into a facility that serves Jello way too often and smells like a hybrid of pee and antiseptic.

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But as the Witchy Aesthetic becomes a billion-dollar industry, we have to ask: Is Hollywood reflecting our soul, or just selling our skin?

As Pagans and Witches, our relationship with the screen is a complex one—a dance between the thrill of being seen and the sting of being distorted.

To read the full article, click over to the Green Egg Blog: https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/05/03/magic-in-movies-is-hollywood-reflecting-our-soul-or-just-selling-our-skin/

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I am not given to fits of ego as a rule, but now and then, it feels nice to indulge. After conferring with another friend whose opinion I trust, I raised the prices on my readings.

A week or so later, another friend approached me rather hesitantly and suggested that maybe this was not the best time to raise prices when people are struggling to such a degree. I deeply appreciated her candor and willingness to broach what could have been a difficult conversation.

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I have spent years scouring the racks for clothing that says “I am a powerful, sophisticated woman of a certain vintage,” only to be met with a sea of cabbage roses and puff sleeves that make me look less like a Goddess and more like a very large, upholstered ottoman. It is a mystery of the modern world: why does the fashion industry believe that the more surface area we have, the more cartoon characters we want to wear on our chests?

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What is a Booster Candle?

These are hand-rolled beeswax tapers, measuring approximately 9 inches, specifically designed to act as a catalyst for your long-term spellwork. While glass prayer candles (fixed candles) are excellent for steady, long-burning intentions, sometimes the situation requires an immediate, high-intensity surge of power to get the momentum moving and kick off the spellwork with a massive accelerant.

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When we were twenty, we lived on black coffee, cold pizza, and pure spite, and our systems didn’t skip a beat. But as we move into our sovereign years, our insides decide to adopt a more meditative, glacial pace. Suddenly, a trip to the bathroom isn’t just a routine pit stop; it’s a high-stakes dramatic event—a physical labor so intense you’re tempted to call a midwife and start practicing Lamaze breathing.

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In the popular imagination, Beltane is often reduced to two things: a bonfire and a license to express our sexuality. And while we at Green Egg will never turn down a good fire or a celebration of sacred sensuality, to stop there is to miss the marrow of the Sabbat.

Beltane is not just a party; it is an expression of the eternal regeneration of life. And in 2026, as we face a rare alignment of the Sabbat with a Full Moon in Scorpio, the message of Beltane is deeper—and more necessary—than ever.

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As we stand in mid-April, the scientific reports tell us we are at a crossroads. We are exiting a period of relative oceanic stability and entering an El Niño cycle that threatens to bring record-breaking heat and drought to much of the West. While the world debates policy, the Earth is already making her move.

To read this full article, go to the Green Egg Blog: https://greeneggmagazine.com/2026/04/18/earthday2026/

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