Tag Archives: ethics

Ethical ‘love spells’

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Since we’ve discussed why stereotypical “love spells” are unethical and almost always a reflection of rape culture, I want to mention two kinds of spells that address the desire for a relationship in ethical ways. One good approach might be … Continue reading →

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Questions about love spells and ethics

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Someone emailed me with questions related to my recent writing about the ethics of love spells. They indicated that they emailed me because I don’t allow anonymous comments, but when I replied by email, the reply failed. I’m posting their … Continue reading →

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When love spells become rape

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

As I mentioned in the last post, there were many things that speakers said at Between the Worlds that I was glad to hear people saying, actively, in the Pagan/magical community. There was one glaring omission: “Love spells” as most … Continue reading →

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John Michael Greer and the Raspberry Jam Principle of Magic

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

One of my favorite things about Between the Worlds was hearing respected teachers and practitioners saying things that I think we need to have more discussion of in the Pagan community. Some of that was on the issue of eclecticism … Continue reading →

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At Forging Futures: Choice and the Goddess

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

Over at Forging Futures, I’ve written about why I think honoring the feminine divine means that we must trust women to make their own choices about their bodies – especially the choice to have an abortion. Given the juxtaposition of … Continue reading →

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Updated: Sustainable Sandalwood

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

After further research, I’ve found two sources of sustainable sandalwood oil, but no incense. Both Aura Cacia and Mountain Rose Herbs carry Australian sandalwood oil. Aura Cacia products are available at Whole Foods stores and other natural-products stores. For larger … Continue reading →

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Crowdsourcing: Sustainable Sandalwood?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

While I was hibernating between Samhain and Yule, one of the things I did manage to work on was my herbal studies. I’ll be writing more about that in the future; it’s a lot more complex and interesting than I … Continue reading →

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Review: Renee, Tarot Spells

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Renee, Janina. Tarot Spells. Llewellyn, revised edition, 2000, originally published 1990. Paperback, 294 pages. More than anything else, this book reminds me of a cookbook. In fact, it reminds me of the Southern Living Annual Cookbooks put out by the … Continue reading →

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Party like it’s 1929

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I think the Witches’ Pyramid can be understood as a cycle: being silent and listening to the answers to tough questions, like “Why does the commissary take food stamps?,” is a way to gather knowledge to move into a new … Continue reading →

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Why does the commissary take food stamps?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

The Witches’ Pyramid is a saying about the steps to take action: to know, to will, to dare, and to be silent. I’ve said before that I believe this is a cycle, and that being silent means listening, paying attention … Continue reading →

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