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Many magical practitioners choose to work with deities, gods and goddesses who can aid in myriad ways. Here, Everyday Witch's Book of Deities author Deborah Blake presents five of her most favorite deities with whom to work. Investigate their many sides, and see if there is an aspect to one or more of these five gods and goddesses that appeals to you, too.

Shadow work continues to become increasingly popular, and for good reasons! Acknowledging and coming to terms with the shadow, in all of its countless forms, allows us to develop a more complete picture of ourselves and the world around us. In this article, Shadow Magick Spellbook author Raven Digitalis presents 10 tips for successful shadow magick.

In the old Highland folkcraft ways, magickal protection arose from deep knowing and ancestral remembrance, from standing as one with the land as kith and kin, held in right relationship with the genius loci. Here, the Highland Seer and Shield, Ward, Bind, and Banish author Barbara Meiklejohn-Free discusses how to connect with the land for powerful magickal and psychic protection.

Magical powders use some of the most adaptable materials and are one of the most adaptable practices in magic. They can be used by themselves in a spell (by being sprinkled or dusted around an area, rubbed onto or around a candle, and used as a filling in container magic), or used in a more complex spell as an added ingredient. Here, Powerful Powders author Charity L. Bedell presents an introductory guide to working with magical powders—including correspondence examples, simple single powder spells, and magical powder blends.

One of the most revered creatures among Slavs past and present is the bear. As a helping spirit, Tetka, or "Auntie" Bear, brings us the blessings of healing, renewal, and fertility from the Underworld/Otherworld. In this article, Slava! author Anna Uroševic Applegate presents a guided meditation to connect with Tetka for help and healing.

By cooking with intention throughout the moon's phases, you are tapping into something ancient, adding another layer to the universal energy we all use. In this article, Manifesting by the Moon author Jen Sankey offers themes, a manifestation focus, color and food correspondences, a mindset ritual, a suggested recipe, an affirmation, and a magical body awareness practice for each phase of the moon to help you manifest your best life.

The element of Spirit is sometimes called the fifth element (with the other classic magical elements being Earth, Air, Fire, and Water). Connecting with Spirit as an element of life really isn't that difficult, because Spirit is literally all around us, all of the time. Here, Spirit Magic author Phoenix LeFae presents some fun ways to help you tap into the power of Spirit and feel more connected to it.

The spiral is one of the most enduring images associated with Imbolc. This craft uses the spiral's form to create an incense holder for your altar, which you can use to tap into that constantly renewing energy of Imbolc.

Witchcraft is many things, but more than anything else, witchcraft is personal. So, how do you make your practice personal and relevant to you? In this article, A Witch Is author Raechel Henderson presents 13 qualities that all witches have. These personal traits underlie magic and through developing them you create a practice that is both meaningful to you and more effective.