Writing
Erick DuPree’s blog explores the intersections of anthropology, literature, and material culture to illuminate how identity, ritual, and meaning take shape across time and tradition. Blending scholarship with storytelling, these essays invite readers to engage critically and imaginatively with the cultural forces that shape both personal and collective experience.
Tasseography: insights at the bottom of a cup of tea
Tea-leaf reading, or tasseography, blends ritual, history, and material culture. From 19th-century fortune cups to modern mindfulness, this practice transforms an ordinary cup of tea into a mirror of possibility
Rooted in the Storm: Why Pagan Paths Matter More Than Ever
Paganism, polytheism, and Heathenry root us in land, ancestors, and sacred rhythms—offering clarity, kinship, and meaning in an age of rupture and climate uncertainty.
Alchemy, Kabbalah, and Beyond: The Legacy of Western Esotericism
"From Gnosticism and Hermeticism to Crowley, Dion Fortune, and the New Age, Western esotericism has continually reinvented itself—shaping Spiritualism, Wicca, and modern magick in the search for hidden wisdom.
Witches on TV: Pop Culture and Power
From Bewitched to Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, TV witches mirror shifting views on gender, power, and rebellion—revealing cultural change through magic on screen.
All Began In Love
Inspired by Starhawk’s Star Goddess, this reflection explores how love, suffering, and compassion intertwine—reminding us that every wound holds wisdom and renewal begins in love."
Occult Symbolism in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Much like ceremonial magic, where ritual tools such as swords embody the practitioner’s control over the mind and spirit, He-Man’s sword does more than grant him physical power — it bestows wisdom and responsibility.
Finding Light as Summer Fades
As summer fades and autumn arrives, the growing darkness invites reflection, stillness, and renewal. From myths of light to the gifts found in shadow, fall reminds us that darkness, too, carries treasures of healing, grace, and hope."
A Review of Mastering Magick by Mat Auryn
Mat Auryn’s Mastering Magick is a holistic, inclusive guide to spellcasting—layering Hermeticism, gnosis, and practical exercises. A modern, intersectional resource that inspires witches of all paths.
We, The Magi
The Magi’s journey reminds us that Christmas is more than gifts—it’s mutual respect across traditions. Gold, frankincense, myrrh, and the wisdom of many paths reveal our shared spiritual kinship.
Love Spells & the Magic Within
Discover the true magic of love spells. Explore tarot, romance, and self-love rituals that heal the heart, attract authentic connection, and transform longing into empowerment. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time you seek love’s deepest truth.