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Samhain working: Connecting With the Dead
Some tips from a witch, for communicating with your beloved dead at this time of year.
Zombie Tarot: A 10 out of 10 oracle - of the Undead
There are a ton of spooky-season related tarot and oracle decks out there (liked to a few more at the bottom of this article). Here’s our favourite one.
Samhain Food Gifts & Blessings
Soul cakes, root veggies and more ideas for your ancestor offerings.
Culturally Sensitive Halloween? Consider Tradition
Halloween is actually a traditional pagan holiday called Samhain, with roots in old-time European cultures. Here’s the back-story.
Spooky Books for Dark Nights
As we feel that pull towards shorter nights, sweater-weather and, lots of rain on the ‘wetcoast’, here’s a few book we recommend to get into the spirit of Fall and the dark half of the year.
How to Tarot: 15 Books to Get you Started
So which books should be on every budding tarot reader's bookshelf?
Solstice Full Moon Magic: Reconnect with Your Juno
The full moon around Midsummer is potent. Here’s some correspondences you can work with to make your magic super juicy & some ideas for reconnecting with the spirits of the land, and your highest self.
We Heard this Week That Gordon White has Died: On the Unexpected and Untimely Death of a Mentor
On the unexpected and untimely death of a mentor. Rest in power Gordon White.
Sacred Sex and Beltaine
Beltaine - the sexyest holyday! But not always. It can be just for fires and cattle-blessing and such.
Book Finds for Spring: Witches, Enchantment and the Green Green Hills
In honour of this season of renewal and growing things, here’s a reading list of witchery and enchantment for you.
Sitting with Spring: A Rite, Some Books, a Bit of Dirt Under Your Nails
Spring isn't a greeting card. It’s an initiation. Dress accordingly.
The Faeries' Oracle: Why Brian Froud is Still the King of the Hedge
If you don't own this, and you’re looking for a deck for spring, go get it. It’s one of those decks that consistently reminds me that the world is much bigger, and much weirder, than we think.
More 2026 Calendars from Across the Web
Welcome to calendar season 2026! Here’s a roundup of some of our favourites.
October Reads Volume II: Books for When the Veil is Thin
A Witch’s New Year booklist. In honour of this auspicious and much loved season, this book list is for the witches! Because we love you!
October Reads Volume 1: Some Things to Do in the Darkness
Here’s some books we’re reading at the mo! We’re not quite stepping into the spooky season yet but definitely pulling out the warm fuzzies and getting cozy.
Welcome to Woodlander Books!
Welcome one, welcome all, to the new Woodlander Books. Here’s a bit about our inspirations, what got us started and what we are all about.
What's the Difference Between a Tarot Deck and Oracle Cards?
Are all decks the same? What even are tarot? Can you buy your own deck? If you’re thinking of diving into your first deck, here are some common questions answered.
November - An Island of Inquiry & The Healing Angel of Time
We at are super stoked to welcome the writings of Terry Lynn of Salt + Sky Wellness: tarot maven, Reiki master, Doula and lyrical writer of deep thoughts. Here’s her cards for this season.
The Shaman’s Journey: Nine Worlds
I love this installation. It really creeps me out in a good way. “Nine Worlds,” a film from the multimedia installation “The Shaman’s Journey” by Thomas Ross Miller.
Spooky Season Podcast Roundup
For your listening pleasure, and your nightmare leisure.