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My friend Deborah Blake is a witch. In the literal sense. Deborah has been practicing witchcraft for over thirty years. She writes books on witchcraft and adding magic to your everyday life. And together with artist Elizabeth Alba has created Tarot and Oracle decks. She also writes magical fiction and cozy mysteries. Deborah is full of kindness and wisdom and makes a point of sharing what she knows through her books and classes.
Last year, I took Deborah’s class on The Wheel of the Year, and it changed the way I think about and plan around the energy of life, reminding me that different seasons come with a different sense of purpose, responsibility, and celebration. Deborah also taught me how to periodically pause, reflect, and plan for the next season. No matter your beliefs, this understanding of how to work with our connection to nature and each other is a valuable, nurturing lesson, and I’m thrilled that Deborah took the time to join me and Alice to talk about The Wheel of the Year.
Whether you’re a witch, a skeptic, or a curious observer, this conversation will be fascinating, delightful, and truly fun. I’m so happy to share this episode with you. And we can’t wait to hear what you think! Email us at NowThatWeThinkAboutIt@gmail.com and let us know what you think about this conversation!
xoAllison & Alice
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Links
A Sampling of Books and Decks by Deborah Blake *
A Year and a Day of Everyday Magic
Everyday Witch’s Book of Deities
Wickedly Unraveled: A Baba Yaga Novel
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