It's interesting watching this happen every year. Around mid-September, there is a slow uptick in the interest in witchcraft and all things witchy. The subreddits get very busy, witchcraft books (most of which are complete bunk) fill up shelves everywhere, and the most lovely witchy art starts appearing all over the place.

Then in early November, it all dies down, and the world goes back to generally hating witchcraft out of fear and ignorance. It doesn't help that the christians come out with their dukes up, ready to defend their culturally appropriated holiday against the nonexistent “war on christmas”, and to take advantage of the season to spread their bullshit.

On the one hand, I find all the clichés and misinformation annoying, but on the other hand, I do get a bit of an energy burst out of it every year. It always motivates me to learn something new, or change up something around my house. Also, I'm usually able to find supplies that are normally difficult to procure the rest of the year.

I have decided that I need to make a chest to store my books and supplies in. It's taken over several shelves in our closet. I've been on the lookout for reclaimable wood and hardware, and thinking through how I want it organized.

I'm now looking forward to #Yule, and sorting out what I want to do there.

#Witchcraft

-Tom Blueleaf