FAQ's
Bone Readings
Do you teach throwing the bones, bone divination, how to do bone readings?
While I do offer a course on working respectfully with zoological remains, I do not teach throwing the bones or bone divination, nor do I teach any other forms of divination. I have no intention of offering a course or workshop on throwing the bones in the future.
While I do offer a course on working respectfully with zoological remains, I do not teach throwing the bones or bone divination, nor do I teach any other forms of divination. I have no intention of offering a course or workshop on throwing the bones in the future.
Do you do bone readings by phone/zoom/skype/etc?
I do not. Bone readings are not like Tarot or other forms of divination. Every reading involves 20-30 minutes of ceremonial preparation beforehand and the readings themselves take 1-3 hours to complete. Due to my nomadic and rural lifestyle, I do not have access to reliable phone or internet service and cannot reliably schedule such a significant block of time. As stated on my readings page, all bone readings are delivered as a pdf by email.
I do not. Bone readings are not like Tarot or other forms of divination. Every reading involves 20-30 minutes of ceremonial preparation beforehand and the readings themselves take 1-3 hours to complete. Due to my nomadic and rural lifestyle, I do not have access to reliable phone or internet service and cannot reliably schedule such a significant block of time. As stated on my readings page, all bone readings are delivered as a pdf by email.
Your readings page says bone readings are currently unavailable, how can I get a reading with you?
As interest in my work has grown, it has become difficult for me to make my services as a spiritworker as widely available as I would like and still manage to care for myself at the level this work requires. And so, as of January 2022, my services are no longer open to new clients except through invite or referral.
Current clients will be informed of availability in waves: with those supporting my work through patreon getting first access to openings, subscribers to my newsletter getting the second shot, and then I announce any remaining openings on social media (twitter and instagram).
As interest in my work has grown, it has become difficult for me to make my services as a spiritworker as widely available as I would like and still manage to care for myself at the level this work requires. And so, as of January 2022, my services are no longer open to new clients except through invite or referral.
Current clients will be informed of availability in waves: with those supporting my work through patreon getting first access to openings, subscribers to my newsletter getting the second shot, and then I announce any remaining openings on social media (twitter and instagram).
Courses & Teaching Witchcraft
I really want to take one of your courses and/or purchase a bone reading but don’t have a paypal account or a credit card, how can I pay you?
Unfortunately, I only accept payment through paypal—which does not mean that you need to have a paypal account, but it does require a credit, debit, or prepaid card. I do not do readings in trade or for barter.
Unfortunately, I only accept payment through paypal—which does not mean that you need to have a paypal account, but it does require a credit, debit, or prepaid card. I do not do readings in trade or for barter.
I’m new to witchcraft and looking for a teacher, do you offer one on one teaching or mentorship?
I offer a number of courses—some self-paced and some guided—that each come with full support via email and discord, as well as offering exclusive monthly courses through patreon that are conducted in a live chat environment via discord. Aside from these courses, my books, the 100+ articles available on my site for free, & the regular content I share on social media, I do not offer any other teaching and do not offer one-on-one teaching.
I offer a number of courses—some self-paced and some guided—that each come with full support via email and discord, as well as offering exclusive monthly courses through patreon that are conducted in a live chat environment via discord. Aside from these courses, my books, the 100+ articles available on my site for free, & the regular content I share on social media, I do not offer any other teaching and do not offer one-on-one teaching.
I'm new to witchcraft and Paganism, which of your courses is the best to begin with?
All of my courses are really focused in specific areas, so where your interests lay and where you need to grow stronger are big points to keep in mind. But, the true beginner courses are Intro to Spirit Work (which helps you to start interacting with spirits right now. It focuses on preparation and precaution) and Intro to Ancestor Work (which focuses entirely on beginning an ancestral veneration practice, interacting and communicating with your ancestors.) (Both are 3 weeks long.)
Spiritual Self-Care might be a good choice for you. It’s less concerned with teaching new skills than it is with providing you tools to navigate challenges in your spiritual practice. It is a responsive course, so the exercises you do each week depend on what you need at that time. (It’s 4 weeks long.)
By Holey Stone &Bone of Toad could also be a good choice. It’s focused entirely on warding, both your home and self. It’s for all experience levels and hands-on, so you’ll be making wards and putting them to use. (It’s 3 weeks long.)
Developing Divine Relationships and A Witch's Guide to Ancestor Work are both beginner courses, however, they are not self-paced; they have set run times with live chats on the weekends. Developing Divine Relationships is beginner friendly and focused on devotional polytheism and building strong personal relationships with the Gods. (It's 6 weeks long.) A Witch's Guide to Ancestor Work is a beginner/intermediate course on ancestor work that goes a lot deeper than Intro to Ancestor Work, focusing on ancestral trauma and the way that working with one's ancestors benefits the entire community. (It's 8 weeks long.) Availability for these courses will be announced via my newsletter and social media (twitter and instagram).
All of my courses are really focused in specific areas, so where your interests lay and where you need to grow stronger are big points to keep in mind. But, the true beginner courses are Intro to Spirit Work (which helps you to start interacting with spirits right now. It focuses on preparation and precaution) and Intro to Ancestor Work (which focuses entirely on beginning an ancestral veneration practice, interacting and communicating with your ancestors.) (Both are 3 weeks long.)
Spiritual Self-Care might be a good choice for you. It’s less concerned with teaching new skills than it is with providing you tools to navigate challenges in your spiritual practice. It is a responsive course, so the exercises you do each week depend on what you need at that time. (It’s 4 weeks long.)
By Holey Stone &Bone of Toad could also be a good choice. It’s focused entirely on warding, both your home and self. It’s for all experience levels and hands-on, so you’ll be making wards and putting them to use. (It’s 3 weeks long.)
Developing Divine Relationships and A Witch's Guide to Ancestor Work are both beginner courses, however, they are not self-paced; they have set run times with live chats on the weekends. Developing Divine Relationships is beginner friendly and focused on devotional polytheism and building strong personal relationships with the Gods. (It's 6 weeks long.) A Witch's Guide to Ancestor Work is a beginner/intermediate course on ancestor work that goes a lot deeper than Intro to Ancestor Work, focusing on ancestral trauma and the way that working with one's ancestors benefits the entire community. (It's 8 weeks long.) Availability for these courses will be announced via my newsletter and social media (twitter and instagram).
I’m really interested in taking one of your courses, but I’m on a budget. Can I make payments?
If you sign up for the Wildling Tier on my patreon, you can take all of my courses, one at a time, on a payment plan of $20 per month (plus any additional platform fees).
In addition to taking my full-size courses on a payment plan, you would also be able to participate in exclusive monthly courses available only through patreon, plus get full membership to The Winding Way (my private discord community), access to a Witchcraft Q&A each month, and access to the Polytheist Support Group (a chat for polytheists to discuss the challenges of living a life devoted to the Gods), as well as a variety of chats that for server members (including a Divination Swap day, Beginner Friendly Polytheist chat, and weekly discussion prompts).
If you are BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ you can apply to the Pixie Smith Scholarship. One awardee is selected every month at the Full Moon. Please see the Scholarship page for full details and to apply.
If you sign up for the Wildling Tier on my patreon, you can take all of my courses, one at a time, on a payment plan of $20 per month (plus any additional platform fees).
In addition to taking my full-size courses on a payment plan, you would also be able to participate in exclusive monthly courses available only through patreon, plus get full membership to The Winding Way (my private discord community), access to a Witchcraft Q&A each month, and access to the Polytheist Support Group (a chat for polytheists to discuss the challenges of living a life devoted to the Gods), as well as a variety of chats that for server members (including a Divination Swap day, Beginner Friendly Polytheist chat, and weekly discussion prompts).
If you are BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ you can apply to the Pixie Smith Scholarship. One awardee is selected every month at the Full Moon. Please see the Scholarship page for full details and to apply.
I see that you offer courses on your site but also through patreon? What is the difference between these?
The courses on my site range from three to twelve weeks long and are mostly self-paced, allowing you to work at your own pace. New courses will be guided and feature live weekly chats, in addition to full support via email and dm on discord; all self-paced courses also come with full support.
The courses offered through patreon are each one month long, consisting of two lessons conducted through live chats that allow for active discussion of the material in real-time. All course material is available to read after the chats, via patreon. These courses are a mix of casual and serious, and the topics are chosen each month by patrons.
The courses on my site range from three to twelve weeks long and are mostly self-paced, allowing you to work at your own pace. New courses will be guided and feature live weekly chats, in addition to full support via email and dm on discord; all self-paced courses also come with full support.
The courses offered through patreon are each one month long, consisting of two lessons conducted through live chats that allow for active discussion of the material in real-time. All course material is available to read after the chats, via patreon. These courses are a mix of casual and serious, and the topics are chosen each month by patrons.
If I buy one of your courses, will I be added to your newsletter subscribers?
A huge part of my work is that of consent—both for each other and in regards to spirits. And so, when you sign up for something from me that means you can be sure that you will only receive what you’re signing up for. If you buy a bone reading, you will not receive any emails from me except as relates to your reading. If you buy a course, you will not receive any emails except for a Welcome Message for that course, one email for each lesson, and possibly a wrap up email once the course has ended.
If you would like to sign up for my newsletter, you can do so here.
A huge part of my work is that of consent—both for each other and in regards to spirits. And so, when you sign up for something from me that means you can be sure that you will only receive what you’re signing up for. If you buy a bone reading, you will not receive any emails from me except as relates to your reading. If you buy a course, you will not receive any emails except for a Welcome Message for that course, one email for each lesson, and possibly a wrap up email once the course has ended.
If you would like to sign up for my newsletter, you can do so here.
Miscellaneous
I would love to have you on my podcast/youtube channel! Can we make this happen?
Absolutely! Please understand I require 1-2 weeks prior to the appearance in order to arrange my schedule properly and I greatly appreciate seeing questions you'll be asking beforehand. Please also note that due the adventurous nature of my life, I do not schedule anything more than 6 months out as I cannot guarantee that I will not be traveling.
Journalists: I am not interested in being interviewed for any magazine or newspaper, nor do I have any comments on any current events. Do not contact me.
Absolutely! Please understand I require 1-2 weeks prior to the appearance in order to arrange my schedule properly and I greatly appreciate seeing questions you'll be asking beforehand. Please also note that due the adventurous nature of my life, I do not schedule anything more than 6 months out as I cannot guarantee that I will not be traveling.
Journalists: I am not interested in being interviewed for any magazine or newspaper, nor do I have any comments on any current events. Do not contact me.
Have you heard of *title of random witchcraft book*? Is it any good?
We are fortunate to be living in a time when witchcraft books are both plentiful and easy to access. But this means that there are more being published—and have been published in the last 70 years—than anyone could hope to read.
See my Recommended Reading List for Witches.
See my books.
We are fortunate to be living in a time when witchcraft books are both plentiful and easy to access. But this means that there are more being published—and have been published in the last 70 years—than anyone could hope to read.
See my Recommended Reading List for Witches.
See my books.
Help! I have been cursed/am surrounded by negative energy/am being possessed by an evil spirit, what magickal actions do I need to take and can you fix this for me?
The magickal and witch communities have a preoccupation with “negative energy” and “evil spirits” that cannot be substantiated by experience in working with spirits and practicing witchcraft. To put that another way: negative energy does not exist in the fear-based way that is so frequently discussed and good/bad/evil are not universal constructs—they are entirely influenced by culture and human perception, i.e., evil spirits aren’t real.
That said, life is hard and every spiritual person will find themselves facing challenges in their life and practice that shake them to the core, make them question their beliefs, and present them with more questions than answers. But our lives and our spiritual practices are ruled by cycles—just as all the natural world is. These trying times will pass.
In the meantime, there are active steps that you can take to help yourself through these dark nights of the soul:
The magickal and witch communities have a preoccupation with “negative energy” and “evil spirits” that cannot be substantiated by experience in working with spirits and practicing witchcraft. To put that another way: negative energy does not exist in the fear-based way that is so frequently discussed and good/bad/evil are not universal constructs—they are entirely influenced by culture and human perception, i.e., evil spirits aren’t real.
That said, life is hard and every spiritual person will find themselves facing challenges in their life and practice that shake them to the core, make them question their beliefs, and present them with more questions than answers. But our lives and our spiritual practices are ruled by cycles—just as all the natural world is. These trying times will pass.
In the meantime, there are active steps that you can take to help yourself through these dark nights of the soul:
- daily self purification
- ward your home
- cleanse your home every 1-2 weeks
- perform divination to help you evaluate the situation and determine if additional necessary action is required
- OR get a reading from someone you can trust to help you better understand the situation you’re facing
Hi! I have *insert “unique” and wild experience here* that I just know you’d be interested in/are the only one who will understand/are the only one who can help me.
Thank you so much for trusting me enough to share your experiences with me! However, I am not able to help you with this situation outside of the bone readings offered through my site. As a Pagan minister, this is the only form of spiritual counseling that I provide.
Please also be aware that I am not a licensed mental health care provider and am not qualified to provide counseling regarding mental or emotional health concerns.
Thank you so much for trusting me enough to share your experiences with me! However, I am not able to help you with this situation outside of the bone readings offered through my site. As a Pagan minister, this is the only form of spiritual counseling that I provide.
Please also be aware that I am not a licensed mental health care provider and am not qualified to provide counseling regarding mental or emotional health concerns.
