Witchitorium is a new title by one of my fellow authors, Nixie Vale, and is published by Moon Books. It's a mini encyclopedia of esoteric facts. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/book...

What do you think the girl in this street art in SE20 is holding? www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/paga...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests. There are online things you can do anywhere (bolded to spot more easily) plus in-person talks and workshops in or near London, and some festivals etc further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/magi...

I'm celebrating as my book Pagan Portals - Scrying has reached a big milestone. My publisher, Moon Books, has told me it's sold 4,000 copies. I'm also running another scrying workshop at Treadwell's in London this Saturday. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/cele...

This is broom in blossom on Martin’s Hill, Bromley, a town that gets its name from the plant used to make traditional besoms. I took photos at Broom Day - a celebration of Bromley’s heritage and a revival of a historic festival inspired by the yellow flowers. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/folk...

Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of June. There are workshops on scrying, amulets, poppets and dowsing. I'll also be giving a free talk at the Beckenham Library Wednesday Waffle about the craft of writing. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/my-w...

I sent a picture of my favourite park as a postcard to my MP. The RSPB website has a crafty project that lets you turn a favourite nature photo into a postcard, then write a message and send it to your local MP to inspire them to protect green spaces. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/gree...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests. I include online things you can do anywhere (bolded so you can see them easily) plus in-person talks and workshops in or near London, and some festivals further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/magi...

This is the labyrinth at Fen Court, in the City of London, which I walked for World Labyrinth Day on Saturday. You can, of course, visit at any time you like as it's in a tiny public garden off Fenchurch Street. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/occu...

Today is World Labyrinth Day, when everyone is invited to walk a labyrinth at 1pm local time. As the WLD website says, this is "to help create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next around the globe." www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/occu...

Today is Beltane, or May Day, a time to celebrate flowers (as well as frolicking). If you're working today, take a break and go for a walk to see what's blooming. I did that earlier and made a collage of some photos I took. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/05/gree...

May Eve is sometimes called "the other Halloween". In Northern England in bygone centuries it was celebrated as Mischief Night with rowdiness, trickery and perhaps a little devil worship. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/folk...

Beltane is this Friday, May 1. Here's a list of talks, workshops, rituals & other events for pagans, witches & similar over the next weeks. As well as online activities, I list in-person things taking place in or near London & a few larger events further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/magi...

This etching of A Witch at Her Cauldron is part of the Coming of Age exhibition at London's Wellcome Collection. I went there and took the photo above, but it isn't the only item relating to witches or magic. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/paga...

I drew a card for the world using the London Lore Tarot & revealed The Great Fire of London (8 of Wands). The picture shows someone rushing from the river with water while flames rise above rooftops. The meaning is urgent action is needed to stop destruction. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/taro...

I'm in the special Beltane episode of The Pagan Portal Podcast, along with host Rachel Patterson, Jessica Howard, and Katie Ness. We are all Moon Books authors, and enjoy a witchy get-together to share our thoughts. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/im-o...

St George's Day, 23 April, is the traditional date to brew dandelion wine. Although National Dandelion Day is actually 5 April, folkloric customs state the cheery yellow flowers are most abundant and produce the sweetest wine if you pick them on the 23rd. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/folk...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next 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 & some bigger events further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/magi...

I'm delighted to share Scream!, a call to action for Earth Day, which is Wednesday 22 April in 2026. The link and info were sent to me by Pagan musician Alexian, who is based in Oviedo, Florida, USA. I've blogged with more. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/musi...

I've blogged with an extract from a new book called Love Philtres by Jon G. Hughes. The subtitle is The Magicis Materiae of Witches, Cunning Folk, Druids, and Conjurors. It's published by Inner Traditions International and Bear and Company. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/book...

The helmet on the right depicts a Japanese mythological creature. I took the photo at the Samurai exhibition currently on at the British Museum. I've blogged with the details about the two items of head gear. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/paga...

Shadow work is an important part of spiritual development. It's about looking into aspects of ourselves that are unconscious or scary. The Shadow Seer Tarot, by Maja D’Aoust, is a new deck of cards to help us do that. I've blogged with a review. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/revi...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next 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 & some bigger events further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/magi...

Here's a coot on a nest in Crystal Palace Park. I took the pic at the weekend, but I've also been watching bluetits, magpies and other birds getting reading to raise chicks. I've blogged about this season, and that this year we need to change the way we help birds. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/roun...

Two years ago my Gothic novel, Erosion, was officially published. I'll be celebrating the anniversary. I'm still hugely proud of my story. You can see a quote in the graphic. I've blogged with more. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/cele...

In popular imagination, fairies are largely divided into 2 types: the nice Seelie court & the bad Unseelie. In a new book, The Fairy Courts, Morgan Daimler delves into the history of this concept and finds it isn't that clear-cut. I've blogged with more. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/book...

Every year, the Atlantis Bookshop in London celebrates the anniversary of Crowley's reception of The Book of the Law by publicly declaring the 3 chapters, over 3 days. There's also an exhibition of Thelemic items. Free events www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/occu...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar 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 & workshops you can do anywhere + some bigger events further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/magi...

Constable's watercolour of Stonehenge is one of my favourite paintings of the famous ancient monument. I took this photo at the Turner and Constable exhibition at the Tate Britain. It's on until 12 April. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/paga...

Ages ago I picked up a craft kit called Paint Your Own Mandala Stones. This week, with Easter coming up, I realised the techniques might not be much different from painting seasonal eggs so I thought I'd give rock art a go. I've blogged with how to do it. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/craf...

I did a spell at the Spring Equinox. It involved planting a seed and setting an intention. Sadly, the things I used didn't do what I wanted. My potting compost went mouldy and I had to throw the thing away. What does that mean? I've blogged with my thoughts. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/witc...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks & workshops you can do anywhere, and some bigger events further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/04/magi...

Why does anyone attempt the rites of Necronomicon, the grimoire first mentioned in the horror fiction of HP Lovecraft? Marco Visconti's excellent new book Black Stars in Dim Carcosa looks at how - and why - magical practitioners have used the Cthulhu Mythos. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/blac...

Here are details of the witchy events I'm involved with from now until the end of May. There are workshops on scrying, candle magic. I'll also be giving a free talk at the Beckenham Library Wednesday Waffle. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/my-w...

I took this photo of my damson tree in blossom with the first tiny green leaves starting to show. A few days ago it was full of white flowers, not a leaf to be seen. The tree in the background is still bare. I love this time of year, though it rushes on too fast. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/roun...

I took this photo of feathered gods at the Hawaiʻi exhibition at the British Museum. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/paga...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar 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 & workshops you can do anywhere & some bigger events further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/magi...

This is the perfect time of year to plant seeds as a spell to set intentions. I did this at home with basil seeds a couple of years ago, but the photo shows an altar at the College of Psychic Studies at the Spring Equinox on Friday. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/plan...

Three of London's best-loved magical venues celebrated birthdays over the Spring Equinox: The Atlantis Bookshop, The College of Psychic Studies, and Wicca Moon. Pictured is The Atlantis Bookshop. I've blogged with more details www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/happ...

Heather is more associated with late summer than Spring Equinox, but there are winter and early spring varieties. That's the kind that grows in my garden. I've blogged with more about the folklore of heather. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/flow...

Here's one of Sara Hannant's captivating photos of a woodland witch. It's part of a new exhibition called Witch/Craft that's on at St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery in Hampshire. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/paga...

The astronomical equinox is on 20 March. Day & night will be equal & it is a celebration of spring. There are magical events from now onwards. I generally list events near London because that's where I live, but some are further afield. I also list online events. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/magi...

Hyacinths always bloom in my garden just after the first daffodils and before the bluebells come out. I took this photo yesterday and was reminded of the tragic love story associated with this beautiful flower. I've blogged with the details www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/flow...

Here's a first glimpse tof my next book cover in the Pagan Portals series, published by Moon Books. It's called Dowsing: A Witch’s Guide to Divining with Pendulums and Rods. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/reve...

Everyone in England knows this Sunday is our Mother's Day - a different date from that in the US. You might not know it's also Braggot Sunday, a traditional time to partake in one of the oldest alcoholic beverages: braggot, which is fermented honey and ale. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/marc...

I made paper flowers from upcycled brown packing paper. It's a crafting idea you could make to give as a Mother's Day present, or for a loved one, or to put on your altar. I blogged with the details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/upcy...

At Beckenham Library Book Fayre last weekend I was asked to give a short talk about how to develop a regular writing practice. I've put the talk on my substack: open.substack.com/pub/lucyas/p...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, online talks & workshops you can do anywhere, and some bigger events further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/magi...

I've been blogging regularly about London's green spaces in an effort to dispel a prevalent myth that it's just all concrete. Today I'm sharing a collage of photos I took of flowers and blossom on the streets within 5-minutes walk of my home in south-east London. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/gree...

Here's a photo of me with my stall set up ready for Beckenham Library Book Fayre, which was on Saturday. It was the first time my local library had hosted this event, but it went well with lots if people turning up to chat to the 17 local authors represented. www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/paga...