Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. There are online things you can do anywhere plus in-person talks and workshops in or near London, and some festivals further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/08/magi...

Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. There are online things you can ...

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I often write that London is one of the world's greenest cities, but it is now far less green than it should be. The photos on my blog show brown grass, a river far lower than it should be, and ducks in a puddles of their dried-up lake. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/08/gree...

Green London: Nature Suffering in the Drought

I often write that London is one of the world's greenest cities, but it is now far less green than it should be. We might not be experiencin...

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Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of September. I'll be at the Awakened Spirit festival in August teaching cloud and tree scrying, then in September I'll be at Romford Pagan Moot to talk about poppets. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/08/my-w...

My Witchy Events: Cloud & Tree Scrying + Poppets

Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of September. I'll be at the Awakened Spirit festival in Augu...

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For Lammas Eve I drew a card for the world from the Wildwood Tarot and revealed the 4 of Bows. It shows joyous figures dancing around a blazing fire. It's a time for parties and celebrations. I've blogged with more of the meaning. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/a-ca...

A Card for the World: 4 of Bows in the Wildwood Tarot

For Lammas Eve I drew a card for the world from the Wildwood Tarot and revealed the Four of Bows. It shows joyous figures dancing around a ...

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Lammas, on August 1, is a festival to celebrate the start of the harvest in the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Here are details of some of magical events around London over that time and the week ahead, as well as a few further afield & some online talks and rituals. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/lamm...

Lammas Rites & Pagan Events Near London & Online

Lammas is on August 1 and is a festival to celebrate the start of the harvest in the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Here are details of some of th...

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This weekend I'll be celebrating Lammas, or Lughnasadh, the early harvest festival in the Modern Pagan Wheel of the Year. On a recent Moon Books podcast, Rachel Patterson chatted with Jessica Howard, Katie Ness, and me - Lucya Starza - about it. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/moon...

Moon Books Podcast: Celebrating Lughnasadh

This weekend I'll be celebrating Lammas, or the first fruits of the harvest. I'll probably pick blackberries from my garden and make a crumb...

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I've chatted to witch, cultural anthropologist, and author Susan Harper about her work, continuing my interview series Authors on Their Own Writing. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/auth...

Authors On Their Writing: Feminist Witch Susan Harper

I've chatted to witch, cultural anthropologist, and author Susan Harper about her work, continuing my interview series Authors on Their Own ...

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I've reviewed Pagan Portals - Hecate and also written about how it was my perfect read because I'm at a crossroads in my own life. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/revi...

Review: Hecate, Goddess of Magick & Witchcraft

Hecate is the goddess of the crossroads. She stands with torches to light the way in darkness. As Irisanya Moon writes in  Pagan Portals - H...

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Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks and workshops you can do anywhere. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/magi...

Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

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Sian Sibley is a witch and a scientist, and is passionate about the environment. She's also a prolific author. I've interviewed her about her books including Black Paths and Green Cathedrals. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/auth...

Authors On Their Own Writing: Green Witch Sian Sibley

Sian Sibley is both a witch and a scientist, and is passionate about the environment. She's also a prolific author. I've interviewed her abo...

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I'm part of the panel on today's Moon Books' podcast on the topic of Lughnasadh and Lammas. youtu.be/vFfEMYANfRk?...

Celebrating Lughnasadh, Pagan Witches w/ Rachel Patterson, Jessica Howard, Lucya Starza, Katie Ness

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Hand fans are the essential accessory in this summer's heatwave. I made the one in the picture by upcycling a pretty picture from an old calendar. I've blogged with details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/upcy...

Upcycling Crafts: A Pretty Paper Hand Fan

Hand fans are the essential accessory in this summer's heatwave. I made the one in the picture by upcycling a pretty picture from an old cal...

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Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests. There are online things you can do anywhere plus in-person talks and workshops in or near London, and some festivals further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/magi...

Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests. There are online things you can do anywhere (in bold ) plus in...

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Tomorrow, 15 July, is St Swithun's Day. Most people have heard the saying that if it rains then it will rain for 40 more. His miraculous powers are also associated with the apple harvest. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/folk...

Folklore: St Swithun's Day, Rain & Apple Christening

Tomorrow, 15 July, is St Swithun's Day. Most people have heard the saying that if it rains then it will rain for 40 more. There's a rhyme th...

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If you follow my blog you probably noticed I didn't post anything on Thursday or Friday last week. I strained my back, then spent the next couple of days in bed as I was hardly able to move, but I did do a lot of thinking. badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/planning-to-spend-more-time-enjoying.html

Planning to Spend More TIme Enjoying Nature

If you follow my blog you probably noticed I didn't post anything on Thursday or Friday last week. I strained my back badly while taking gar...

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Herne the Hunter is a folkloric figure much loved by modern pagans, but his origins are mysterious. Andrew Anderson explores that mystery in his book Herne the Hunter. I was lucky enought to read it before it went to press and I've blogged about it. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/endo...

Book Endorsement: Herne the Hunter - God of the Forest

Herne the Hunter is a folkloric figure much loved by modern pagans, but his origins are mysterious. Andrew Anderson explores that mystery in...

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These were just some of the amazing prizes in the raffle at the Florence Farr Conference on Saturday. What would have you taken if your ticket was picked? I was lucky. One of mine was chosen early and I got the lovely Isis statue I'd had my eye on all day. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/flor...

Florence Farr Day: What Raffle Prize Would You Pick?

These were just some of the amazing prizes in the raffle at the Florence Farr Conference on Saturday. What would have you taken if your tick...

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I've blogged with details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of August. There's a London-based workshop on candle magic. I'll be at the Awakened Spirit festival in August where I'll be teaching cloud and tree scrying. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/my-w...

My Witchy Events: Candle Magic and Cloud Scrying

Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of August. There's a London-based workshop on candle magic. I...

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This beautiful blossom is on a catalpa tree growing near where I live in London, SE20. I photographed it with another flower behind it - an example of the street art that has also bloomed in the area. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/paga...

Pagan Eye: Catalpa Tree Blossom on a London Street

This beautiful blossom is on a catalpa tree growing near where I live in London, SE20. I photographed it with another flower behind it - an ...

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Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. There are online things you can do anywhere plus in-person talks and workshops in or near London, as that's where I'm based, and some festivals further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/07/magi...

Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. There are online things you can ...

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How has the past 6 months gone for you? It seems to have gone quickly for me, and it's been a rollercoaster of good things and unpleasant surprises. I've taken stock of my goals for the year. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/roun...

Rounding the Year: Taking Stock of my Goals & Wishes

How has the past 6 months gone for you? It seems to have gone quickly for me, and it's been a rollercoaster of good things and unpleasant su...

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I went to the Frida Kahlo exhibition at London's Tate Modern yesterday and loved it. Day of the Dead imagery is one aspect of Mexican culture that appears both in Frida's paintings and in other artist's work that she inspired. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/art-...

Art: Frida Kahlo & Day of the Dead Imagery @ the Tate

I went to the new Frida Kahlo exhibition at London's Tate Modern yesterday and loved it, both as someone who enjoys art and who is intereste...

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Fairy and folklore expert Morgan Daimler's latest book is on The Wild Hunt, and it's brilliant. I was delighted to read it before it's officially published next month. I've blogged with a review www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/book...

Book Review: Pagan Portals - The Wild Hunt

Fairy and folklore expert Morgan Daimler's latest book is on The Wild Hunt , and it's brilliant. I was delighted to read it before it's offi...

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This pyramidal-shaped work of art depicts the river god Father Thames. You can find it at William Henry Walk, Nine Elms Wall, London, between between Vauxhall and Battersea. It was crafted by sculptor Stephen Duncan in 1988. The photo was taken by Jessica Howard. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/paga...

Pagan Eye: The River God Father Thames in London

This pyramidal-shaped work of art depicts the river god Father Thames and you can find it at William Henry Walk, Nine Elms Wall, London, bet...

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Here's my weekly list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next 10 days. There are online things you can do anywhere plus in-person talks and workshops in or near London, as that's where I'm based, but I regularly include a few festivals further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/magi...

Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. There are online things you can ...

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Tomorrow, June 24th, is traditionally Midsummer's Day - once among the most widely celebrated festivals in England. Back in medieval times, the period from St John's Eve on the 23rd up to June 29th was a holiday full of celebrations. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/mids...

Midsummer Lore: Street Parties and St John's Wort

Tomorrow, June 24th, is traditionally Midsummer's Day and was once among the most widely celebrated festivals in England. Modern pagans put ...

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I got some great news from my publisher: Pagan Portals - Candle Magic has now sold more than 9,500 copies. It was the first of my books on witchcraft published by Moon Books, and has done really well since it was launched ten years ago, in 2016. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/my-c...

My Candle Magic Book Has Sold a Milestone 9,500 Copies

I got some great news from my publisher: Pagan Portals - Candle Magic has now sold more than 9,500 copies. It was the first of my books on ...

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I drew a card for the world from the Sacred Traveler Oracle in the days before the Summer Solstice. "Fogged In" is what it said. I've blogged with my interpretation. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/sacr...

Sacred Traveler Solstice Divination: Fogged In, Go Slow

I drew a card for the world from the Sacred Traveler Oracle in the days before the Summer Solstice. "Fogged In" is what it said. At first gl...

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Here's a photo of me in a Viking glass bead workshop, run by Scarlet Impressions at the Greenoaks Gathering last weekend. You can see the finished item inset in the picture. I've blogged with details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/craf...

Craft: Making a Viking Glass Bead at Greenoaks

Here's a photo of me in a Viking glass bead workshop, run by Scarlet Impressions at the Greenoaks Gathering last weekend. You can see the f...

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The Summer Solstice is on 21 June. There are lots of pagan-friendly events in the next couple of weeks. For in-person things, I mostly mention events in or near London, because that's where I live. I also include a few festivals further away & online events. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/06/magi...

Magickal Events for the Solstice and the Week Ahead

The Summer Solstice is on 21 June. There are lots of pagan-friendly events you can take part in. I've listed rituals, talks, workshops and e...

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