Samhain and Halloween

October 31, 2022December 28, 2022 / Yvonne Aburrow

A short history of Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Samhain, and other festivals at this time of year, including the Queer history of Halloween, the origins of trick or treat, and an exploration of other Hallowstide customs.

Happy Hallowstide to all my readers!

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All acts of love and pleasure: inclusive Wicca, by Yvonne Aburrow

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Books I read in October 2022

October 31, 2022December 28, 2022 / Yvonne Aburrow / 1 Comment

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Review: Cultish

October 14, 2022December 28, 2022 / Yvonne Aburrow / 1 Comment

This book is an excellent overview of the languages of cults, and what attracts people to them. One of the most significant aspects of cults is the …
Review: Cultish

I’ve reviewed this book over at my Changing Paths site, which is a resources site for my forthcoming book, Changing Paths, which will be published in 2023 by 1000 Volt Press. Do give me a follow on there to get news and updates of the book.

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Books I read in September 2022

October 13, 2022December 28, 2022 / Yvonne Aburrow

Giants and gods, saints and heroes. Djinns and dragons. Loss and exile from one’s homeland.

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Seasonal markers

October 3, 2022December 28, 2022 / Yvonne Aburrow

Crow at @marget.inglis_witchcraft asks, what are the markers of the turning of the seasons for you. Not public holidays or specific festivals, high days & holy days, but those moments when you notice a change every year.

Here are mine for our house and garden in southern Ontario:

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