Main Facts In late September and early October 2026, a convergence of major media coverage, archaeological revelations, and astronomical announcements brought pre-Abrahamic history, folk traditions, and modern Pagan practices into the mainstream spotlight. Established global news outlets, research institutions, and cultural organizations reported on significant developments across Europe, North Africa, and North America. Key findings…
By Beatrix Kondo Published in Arts & Culture After months of wading through literary landscapes dominated by doom, gloom, and historical trauma, a radical proposition recently landed on this reviewer’s desk: What if witches were actually allowed to have a little fun? For contemporary Pagans, Wiccans, and practitioners of the Craft, the literary offerings of…
By Alan U. Dalul September 19, 2026 Main Facts: Expanding the Folktale Universe The intersection of folklore, historical reclamation, and modern esoteric divination has found a striking new champion in The Oracle of Forgotten Witches. Published by Watkins Publishing and crafted by the creative duo of author Balázs Tátrai and illustrator Lilla Bölecz, this sixty-card…
By Alan U. Dalul Published: September 19, 2026 Main Facts The landscape of modern divination and esoteric arts has recently welcomed a compelling new addition: The Oracle of Forgotten Witches, published by Watkins Publishing. Created by author Balázs Tátrai and illustrator Lilla Bölecz, this 60-card oracle deck serves as a structural and thematic expansion of…
For centuries, the academic study of medieval magic, occult traditions, and folk belief systems was confined to rare manuscript archives and elite university lecture halls. Today, a digital shift in higher education is breaking down those historical barriers. Through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), world-renowned institutions are opening their vault doors to a global audience,…
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…
