A few days from now, we’re gathering for Ask a Witch: Hearth Magick & House Spirits. If you’ve been curious about living a more magickal life but aren’t quite sure where to begin, this is a lovely place to start. You don’t need a dedicated altar, a cabinet full of herbs, or years of magickal practice. Your home and your everyday surroundings are already places where magick can happen. In this live, one hour Zoom session, we’ll explore hearth magick, house spirits, and the ways our homes can...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Issue #89 The Village Grimoire A breakup. Firing my first employee. The expensive filming of an online course that completely tanked. These are all things that happened in my life during eclipses. I’m not an astrologer, but I know enough to understand that eclipses are often associated with endings, transitions, and, well--chaos. Because of that, I personally don’t do spells or manifestation work during eclipse season. Astronomically, eclipse season is a roughly 35-day window that occurs when...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Welcome, or welcome back, to The Village Grimoire. On the first of each month, I send an email about the upcoming month's offerings hosted by me, Allie Barbera of The Village Witch Haven™. Events and classes are held in Charleston, SC, the Denver, CO area, Massachusetts, or virtually. If you want to unsubcribe from these monthly offerings emails but still receive other The Village Grimoire emails, please reply UNSUBSCRIBE OFFERINGS and I'll update your preferences. August Offerings Ask a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Issue #87 The Village Grimoire Have a candle nearby? Tonight, before bed, light a small white candle (or just use what you have). Take a deep breath, place one hand over your heart, and say: “I am open to receiving clear guidance. May my intuition speak, and may I recognize its voice.” Sit with the flame for a minute or two. Notice how it moves and how you feel. Then extinguish the candle and keep a journal nearby for any dreams, nudges, or synchronicities that show up over the next few days....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
"I want to have a spiritual practice, but I just don't have the time." Does that sound like you? If so, I get it. Life is full. Between work, family, responsibilities, and everything else pulling at our attention, committing to a daily practice--or even a weekly one--can feel impossible. This is one of the reasons I love working with the Wheel of the Year. The sabbats give us intentional moments throughout the year to pause, reconnect, and honor the season we're in. Instead of feeling like...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
For years, Tarot has been one of the tools I return to again and again for reflection, insight, and connection. But learning Tarot can sometimes feel overwhelming. 78 cards, countless meanings, and the feeling that you need to memorize everything before you can actually start reading. You actually don’t though. Tarot is a language, and like any language, you learn it by practicing. That’s why I created The Village Witch's Tarot Circle--a space to learn, explore, ask questions, and practice...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Issue #85 The Village Grimoire One of the questions I often get asked is, “How do I figure out what kind of practice is right for me?” My answer is always the same: Pay attention to what naturally pulls you in. One of the beautiful things about witchcraft is that there isn’t one “right” path. Some people feel completely at home reading Tarot. Others come alive in the kitchen making herbal remedies or baking seasonal recipes. Some feel the strongest connection while walking in the woods,...
2 months ago • 1 min read
There are moments in life when we know something needs to change. Maybe you’ve been feeling stuck in your career, your finances, your love life, or your spiritual practice. Maybe you’ve reached a crossroads and aren’t sure which direction to take. Or maybe nothing feels “wrong,” yet life has become stagnant, and you’re longing for momentum, clarity, and a fresh start. If that resonates with you, I want to personally invite you to join me for the Open Roads Ritual: Clearing the Path Forward on...
2 months ago • 1 min read
The Village Grimoire Reminder: Ask a Witch: Symbols, Sigils & Runes is Wednesday, July 8th Join me for this month’s Ask a Witch as we uncover the meanings behind symbols, sigils, and runes, explore their magikcal uses, and discover how these ancient markings can deepen your own witchcraft practice. Instead of piecing together bits of information from social media or spending hours working your way through books, I’ll distill the essentials into one engaging hour--giving you a solid foundation...
2 months ago • 1 min read