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Occult London: The Medium is the Message

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 2d

The College of Psychic Studies has a new exhibition called The Medium is the Message, which explores the connection between artistic practice & mediumship. I went along yesterday on the first day the exhibition was open to the public, took photos and blogged. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/occu...

The College of Psychic Studies has a new exhibition called The Medium is the Message, which explores the connection between artistic practic...

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 4d

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 + a few conferences further afield.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/magi...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

Pagan Eye: Fly Agaric Mushroom in an Autumn Wood

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 5d

This lovely fly agaric mushroom was spotted by my friend Teece Fleming when she was on an autumn walk in woodlands. She kindly let me share the photo she took. I've blogged.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/paga...

This lovely fly agaric mushroom was spotted by my friend Teece Fleming when she was on an autumn walk in woodlands. She kindly let me share ...

Rounding the Year: My Book is Two Years Old in October

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 6d

My Pagan Portals title Rounding the Wheel of the Year is 2 years old! I've shared a picture of the cover inset in a photo of October leaves, taken at the weekend. The book covers seasonal folklore, customs, modern pagan traditions and ideas for celebrating nature.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/roun...

My Pagan Portals title Rounding the Wheel of the Year is two years old this month. I've shared a picture of the cover inset into a photo of...

Start Samhain Season with the Pagan Portal Podcast

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 9d

A special Samhain episode of the Pagan Portal Podcast will be uploaded to Spotify at noon. I'm on the panel alongside fellow witches & Moon Books authors Rachel Patterson, Jessica Howard, & Katie Ness. You can listen to it then for free. I've blogged with details www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/star...

A special Samhain episode of the Pagan Portal Podcast will be uploaded to Spotify at noon today, and I'm on the panel alongside fellow witch...

Authors On Their Own Writing: CJ Hooper's Weird Tales

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 10d

I've interviewed archaeologist, performer and writer of weird tales CJ Hooper, continuing my interview series with authors on their own books.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/auth...

I've interviewed archaeologist, performer and writer of weird tales CJ Hooper, continuing my interview series with authors on their own book...

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 11d

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 and a few conferences further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/magi...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

Poppet Magic – In-Person Workshop | Treadwells

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 12d

There's four places left on my poppets and magical dolls workshop at Treadwell's Books this Saturday. www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/pop...

Lucya Starza's popular workshop is the perfect guide to making and using these feared and loved magical objects.

www.treadwells-london.com

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 12d

I've reviewed A Traveler's Guide to Making Magic, which combines practical advice for travellers as well as oodles of spells to help you too. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/revi...

Review: A Traveler's Guide to Making Magic

Journeys can be exciting but they can also mean taking risks. Humans have historically called on sipernatural aid to protect them on their w...

My Events: Poppets, Scrying, Art & A Book Festival

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 13d

Here are details of the witchy workshops I'm running in London and online over the next two months, plus a book festival I'm speaking at, and an art exhibition in Kent which I'm happy to support. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/my-e...

Here are details of the witchy workshops I'm running in London and online over the next two months, plus a book festival I'm speaking at, an...

Authors On Their Own Writing: Laura Daligan

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 16d

I've interviewed artist, witch and rune expert Laura Daligan about her new book, continuing the popular interview series with authors that I've run over the past few year. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/auth...

I've interviewed artist, witch and rune expert Laura Daligan about her new book, continuing the popular interview series with authors that I...

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 18d

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 and a few conferences further afield.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/magi...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...

Divination: Two of Earth from Witches' Wisdom Tarot

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 20d

I drew a card for the world for the Autumn Equinox using the Witches' Wisdom Tarot & revealed the Two of Earth. This beautiful image is a mother bear and her cub hybernating in their underground den. A starry sky shows the constellation Ursa Major. I've blogged www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/divi...

I drew a card for the world for the Autumn Equinox using the Witches' Wisdom Tarot and revealed the Two of Earth. This beautiful card image ...

Equinox Poem for the Wheel of the Year: Symmetry

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Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 23d

I've blogged with a poem for the autumn equinox as well as a photo of the shells I saw that inspired it. Here's the link to the post: www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/equi...

Here's a poem for the autumn equinox as well as a photo of the shells I saw that inspired it. I saw two shells, one dark, one light, their c...

A Guide to Pilgrimage Interviews: Lucya Starza

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 24d

I've been interviewed: thepagancollective.com/2025/09/17/a...

As a witch who thinks in terms of magic and spellwork, I would classify a pilgrimage as a type of magical working.

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Autumn Equinox Events in & Near London & Online

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 24d

Apparently it is read an ebook day. If you haven't read my novel Erosion, a Gothic novel set in Kent in 1987, the ebook is available on Amazon for half the price of the paperback copy. Or you can order the ebook from Moon Books Publishing. The link is to Amazon amzn.to/3IqYwy2

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 25d

The Autumn Equinox, when the day & night are in balance, is on September 22, with celebrations taking place into next week. Here's a listing of pagan & witchy events near London, because that's where I live, but also a few festivals further afield & things online:
www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/autu...

The Autumn Equinox, when the day and night are in balance, is on September 22, with celebrations taking place until well into next week. Her...

Craft: An Autumnal Wheel of Origami Leaves

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 26d

I made these origami leaves using instructions from a crafting book. I upcycled a brown envelope for a couple of my leaves, because I'm keen on reusing things. This would be a lovely activity to do at an Autumn Equinox gathering. I've blogged with more details: www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/craf...

I made these origami leaves using instructions from a crafting book I picked up for free on a swap table. Nature Origami is published by t...

Green London: St Alphege Gardens & City History

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · 27d

I've blogged about St Alphage Garden in the City of London. Not only is it a delightful green space with grassy lawns, trees, flowers and benches to sit, it also nestles between the Gothic arches of a ruined church and the remains of the historic London Wall. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/gree...

I walked past St Alphage Garden in the City of London while on my way to the Dark Fairytales book launch last week. I stopped to wander ar...

Candle Magic – In-Person Workshop | Treadwells

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Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · Sep 12

Just 2 places left on my candle magic workshop tomorrow (Saturday) at Treadwell's Books in London. www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/can...?

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Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · Sep 12

I took this photo last night of Viktor Wynd storytelling at the launch party for his new book Dark Fairy Tales - Stories from Around the World (Not Suitable for Children). The event was at the fabulous venue of St Giles Cripplegate. I've blogged with more details. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/paga...

Pagan Eye: Dark Fairy Tales Book Launch

I took this photo last night of Viktor Wynd storytelling at the launch party for his new book Dark Fairy Tales - Stories from Around the W...

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Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · Sep 10

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar interests over the next couple of weeks. There are online things you can do anywhere plus in-person talks and workshops in or near London, and some festivals further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/magi...

Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. There are online things you can ...

Books: Endorsing Word Witchery: The Path of Poetry

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · Sep 9

Word Witchery: Walking the Path of the Poetry Priestess, by Katie Ness, is officially published in a few weeks' time. I was lucky enough to read the manuscript when the author finished writing it. It's a wonderful first book & I happily blogged with an endorsement. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/09/book...

Word Witchery: Walking the Path of the Poetry Priestess , by Katie Ness, is officially published in a few weeks' time, but I was lucky enoug...

Literary Magic for Read a Book Day

Lucya S @lucyastarza.bsky.social · Sep 8

Saturday was Read a Book Day, I wrote a substack post offering a short free extract from my novel Erosion, and I thought I'd share the link for those who missed it. I think every day can be Read a Book Day. lucyas.substack.com/p/literary-m...

Here's a short extract from my Gothic novel Erosion, which I hope you enjoy

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