The second half of 2020 has some exciting things in store for us, book-wise. We have collated a list of the books we’re most excited about. Expect much in the way of non-fiction, memoir and short story collections. This list has been put togeth
“When an urge comes to write something you may never publish, you could say it’s a way of exorcising thoughts that bother you late into the night. Or those that haven’t yet taken form yet—there’s just a nagging gut feeli
“It is thought that if you sleep under an Elder tree on Midsummer’s eve, you will see the King of Faeries pass by. The flowers are often used in wish fulfilment spells, while the leaves can be strewn on the floor to bless a space.”
“The next solstice is probably the most well-known: Midsummer, or Litha. The sun is at its peak, making this the longest day of the year, and from there on, the nights will gradually steep into the day as the Oak King, who brings light, lengthe
Feminists have long-identified with the witch archetype, lauding her self-reliance, bodily autonomy and refusal to be tamed. @morticiaknits suggests some witchy feminist reads to get you started. Read via the link in our bio.
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“…fairies are real,” says Toby Froud. “To us, they are, and I think they are to a lot of people.” Earlier this year, we had a chat with Toby Froud. You may remember him as the baby in Labyrinth—he’s also an
“Themis doesn't belong to white supremacists. She's no emblem to fly on the flags of a militarized police force, especially when that force is being used to put down a cry for justice. Let's be clear: none of the classical myths belong to that
Black Lives Matter. Reposting this again, from @witchesofatlanta and @brooklynnmusic We stand by people of colour, now and always. Via the linktree in our bio is a link to @mireillecharper ‘s ‘10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship.’
We started Cunning Folk with plans to launch a print magazine, which may well manifest in the not-too-distant future. In the meanwhile, we’ve been enjoying reaching our community online, offering a platform for writers and artists - whose work
“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stoo
‘A few years ago, a man—too young for me and already in a monogamous relationship, but who was very handsome and obviously fancied me—sent me an email with the subject “I know.” When I opened the email, it turned out tha
“For those experiencing lockdown without a garden or access to a green space, the past couple of months have undoubtedly been tough-going. Now available online, @camdenartcentre presents The Botanical Mind: Art, Mysticism & The Cosmic Tree,
“Having always lived in and around Salem, Massachusetts, and after adopting a cat of my own, I became increasingly curious about the connection that our feline friends have with magic, particularly in regards to the infamous Salem Witch Trials
**Exciting News** Creatives have long sought creative inspiration through occult methods. We are launching a themed submissions window for occult-inspired work. To name it, we borrow the term Spiritus Mundi, or world-soul. Coined by Agrippa, and empl
Peach pit, plane and pinecone: bladder and cord. “In the pandemic lockdown, this is a far as I can go for my daily exercise. And so I find myself trying to get to know the spirit of place I have only known in passing before.” Part ritual,
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