By Lauren Parker | Opinion & Analysis Published September 4, 2026 Main Facts: The Intersecting History of Witchcraft and Labor To the modern outsider, contemporary witchcraft is often romanticized through the lens of esoteric aesthetics, crystals, and solitary spellcasting. Yet, for practitioners embedded in the realities of working-class survival, magic has always been inextricably linked…
NEW YORK — Independent publishing house Weiser Books, an imprint of Red Wheel Weiser specializing in esoteric and occult literature, has announced the upcoming release of The Crafty Witch’s Guide to Cord Magic: The Art of Braiding & Knotting Spell Cords. Authored by veteran practitioner and artist Loren Morris, the 176-page instructional work is scheduled…
NEW YORK — Skywatchers across the Western Hemisphere, Western Europe, and parts of Africa are preparing for a remarkable celestial event: a deep partial lunar eclipse that will obscure approximately 96.2 percent of the lunar surface. Taking place overnight between August 27 and August 28, the event will transform the full moon into a dramatic,…
MIAMI — The digital revolution has officially breached the altar. A landmark investigation published in late August 2026 has revealed staggering rates of likely artificial intelligence (AI)-generated books infiltrating the religious and spiritual publishing market on Amazon. At the epicenter of this synthetic wave are books concerning Witchcraft, Paganism, and esoteric practices, sounding alarms across…
Main Facts August 2026 stands out as a month marked by extraordinary astronomical phenomena, significant astrological shifts, critical public health directives, and major cultural events. Skywatchers across the globe observed a rare double celestial event: the peak of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower occurring almost simultaneously with a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026….
Main Facts: The Intersection of Seasonal Rhythms, Celtic Tradition, and Modern Wellness As the Northern Hemisphere enters September, the natural world shifts into a period of profound transition. Marked by cooling temperatures, shortening days, and the approach of the Autumn Equinox—known in contemporary Pagan traditions as Mabon—this seasonal threshold prompts both cultural celebration and personal…
Main Facts: Overview of the New Release SYDNEY — Independent Mind-Body-Spirit publisher Rockpool Publishing has officially announced the upcoming release of the 2027 Lunar & Seasonal Planner: Northern Hemisphere, authored by renowned spiritual teacher and pagan author Stacey Demarco. Scheduled for publication on May 12, 2026, the 216-page datebook marks the seventeenth consecutive annual edition…
Main Facts An emerging spiritual movement grounded in the mythopoetic writings of J.R.R. Tolkien is reframing how individuals approach the most mundane aspects of daily life. In its latest monthly instructional, Way of Arda’s Lore—a legally recognized spiritual organization based in the United States—has outlined a comprehensive framework applying Tolkienian metaphysics to personal hygiene. The…
Main Facts Rockpool Publishing has officially announced the upcoming release of Nature Goddess Oracle: Protectors of the Planet, a major new divination and spiritual tool set for global publication on September 8, 2026. Authored by acclaimed Australian witch, public relations veteran, and author Stacey Demarco, and visually brought to life by Hungarian-born commercial illustrator and…
Editor’s note: This article contains references to sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as critical spoilers for the ending of Curry Baker’s 2025 film, Obsession. By Beatrix Kondo For all of summer 2025, film audiences have flooded internet forums, social media, and cinema lobbies describing Curry Baker’s psychological horror-thriller Obsession as a cautionary tale…
