GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH ART EXHIBIT 2020

Goodwitch/Badwitch   is a group exhibition that explores the intersection of contemporary art, ritual and witchcraft/Brujeria. Through the work of over 40 artists and witches, the exhibit aims to help drive a more modern understanding of what witchcraft, magic and technology is.

As an Afro-Latina, my mission on this project is to utilize this space with as much artwork created by Black and POC creators and visionaries as I feel the world needs to see our  magic now more than ever. We are open to all submissions however, I am calling Black & POC witches and healers to the front. If you are an artist that works in mediums  (but not limited to) photography, painting, poetry please submit your work. 

My vision is to create a modern grimoire of hand written spells  to be featured in the gallery you may submit them to info@museumofmuseums.com we would prefer them by mail send  to: Hoodwitch, C/O Museum of Museums, PO Box 20026, Seattle WA 98102.  Submissions for artwork consideration MUST be submitted by August 21, 2020 include you name, Instagram handle, website/portfolio links !!

Be sure to follow @Thehoodwitch and @MomArtSeattle for updates!

NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS

Artist Fabian Oefner

The first New Moon of 2020 occurs January 24th in airy Aquarius. Known for its quirky nature, Aquarian walk their own path and have a unique sense of self. Under this luminary, we will be cosmically pushed to embrace our evocative nature (that not many see) and take a walk on the wild side. 

The New Moon squares off with Uranus, who is currently in Taurus. Coincidentally, Uranus is the modern planetary ruler of Aquarius (the traditional ruler of Saturn). This will aspect will bring sudden changes and losses our way — all of which we did not see coming. It’s also a celestial call for us to let our freak flags fly. 

The fixed star Dabih connects with the New Moon and adds fear, reserve, and mistrust in the process of our evolutionary goals — particularly through friends, Those who do not understand our sentiments and desires will fall to the waste side, as our hearts yearn to be free and seen. Although letting go is hard, it’s essential at this time for our personal growth. 

The Sabian symbol for this luminary is “A Council Of Ancestors Is Seen Implementing The Efforts Of A Young Leader.” Therefore, it’s necessary for us to acknowledge the past and present. Blending these energies together will help us become our own individual in the world and become the person of our dreams. Our ancestors are supporting our growth, which is a blessing. 

Lean into your fabulous unique self! Let go of the restraints and norms that hold you back. Like a butterfly, we are in the midst of a personal metamorphosis towards change. Spread your wings and fly!

*The New Moon occurs January 24th at 1:41PM PST and 4:42PMEST.

New Moon Ritual:

For this ritual, we will be working with the modern planetary ruler of Aquarius — which is Uranus. The reason being is that we are all going through major shake ups and transformations. We need to honor change, instead of working against it, in order to ensure cosmic protection during these turbulent and erratic times (also, to protect and give strength to our relationship with ourselves, as insecurities may flair up) This will allow you to embrace and bring luck to your unique thoughts and notions, rather than work against it. 

Use a Blue-Green (if you don’t have this particular hue, you can use Blue or Green) candle. 

Make a sigil with your intention by writing out your New Moon goals and deleting the vowels and striking out the duplicate consonants. Carve your zodiac sign into one side of the candle, your name, your personal sigil, and the glyph (astrological symbol) of the planet Uranus.

Place cloves, nutmeg, and the juice of half of a lime (all of these are essences of Uranus) into a mixing bowl. 

Rub the blended essences on the candle.

You can add blue or green glitter for decorations. Also, a butterfly to mark the transformative nature of Uranus. 

Meditate on your intentions. Breathe deeply and exhale. 

Light the candle. 

The Hoodwitch x Essie

I was thrilled when Essie asked to partner with me for the launch of their new limited edition line of Mercurial inspired shades available exclusively at Ulta beauty and just before Mercury Rx! Halloween which is my favorite holiday marks the midpoint of the autumnal season and also is one of the most spiritual times of the year. We are able to transcend between both the spiritual and earthly planes and what makes Halloween 2019 extra special is that we will be experiencing a Mercurial shift. Mercury, (planet of communication) will be retrograde in the sign of transformative and spooky Scorpio. During this time, the veil between worlds will become thinner and we will be able to communicate with the spirits. While most fear Mercury retrograde, it’s a wonderful time to find balance between planes and cosmic energies.

Through the darkness and shadows we can emerge with a different attitude and look. We can transform ourselves on the inside and out.

Dating Horror Stories

Written by Bri Luna and Lisa Stardust

In the essence of spooky season, we broke down some of the most horrific dating stories by zodiac sign (the sun sign of the date, not the one telling the story). From our poling, we found the craziest, scariest, and most absurd stories experienced by The Hoodwitch followers. 

Aries 

Once Bitten, Twice Shy 

“[He] got arrested while I was in his car in a Wendy’s parking lot. He had a warrant out for his arrest for biting someone’s finger off. I got driven home in a cop car.”

Taurus 

Silent, But Deadly 

“My Taurus ex would barely talk to me when we first broke up. They’ll check in once every two years to send me a birthday message on Facebook—that’s it. I still wonder why we aren’t talking and broke up.”

Gemini 

Exorcism on an Ex 

“I’m convinced he either has an entity attached to him or he’s a whole demon. After breaking up, he'd still try doing black magic on me. The amount of reversals I've had to do, and undig myself out of graves is…another story.”

Cancer 

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 

“Lying, cheating, parasitic lifestyle, lives off women, expects women to do everything for him, preys on women via Instagram. Worst still, he somehow continually gets away with it, styling himself as Mr. Woke Feminist, queer and poc ally, when he couldn't be further from that.”

Leo

Narcissistic Nightmare 

“We broke up because he got upset that I was shooting down ideas of his that he had for MY life. He said he didn’t want to waste energy he was using to encourage me, when he could be using it on himself! I told him that was all I needed to hear.”

Virgo

Shady AF

“He’s nice enough to drive me home but BEFORE HE DOES—HE SAYS “I’m in love with you; but how do you feel about physical fitness?” I didn’t get to answer my question [because] 1. He just called me fat...? 2. He started going on and on about how he thinks that fitness is SUPER important to him and that we don’t match up.”

Libra 

Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game

“I dated a Libra for years. When things got tough for them, they started to get distant and even began looking for a job in another country. They even created an online dating profile. Mind be, the whole time they were telling me how much in love they were with me.”

Scorpio 

He was Possessed by Another 

“He was a Scorpio and bragged about it. He also spoke very highly of a weird-sounding work acquaintance advising him on everything, they gave him homework of reading self-improvement books, made him start taking piano lessons…”

Sagittarius 

Too Little, Too Late 

“She wouldn’t commit to me and gaslighted me when I would want to talk about where the relationship was headed...typical Sag stuff. When I moved on, she zombied me. Now she tells me she loves me and I’m the one who got away. She had her opportunity to be with me…”

Capricorn 

Jeepers Creepers

“I met him online and we instantly bonded. I wasn’t feeling it on our first date, but I kept the conversation between us going. They began to show up at my work and bars I hung out at to talk to me face to face...they even showed up at a family gathering at my parents' house.”

Aquarius 

Jason Bateman Vibes 

“They were more interested in playing video games than being intimate with me. I had to compete with Grand Theft Auto! When we would go out, they insisted on splitting the bill—and made me leave the tip! Not to mention that their home smelled like Clorox and was startlingly clean—like American Psycho.”

Pisces 

He Played Us 

“I met him on Tumblr and over the course of two years he would treat me like I was subordinate to him while having no place to live. He would sext with at least one girl telling her that she was “his soulmate whom he knew from another life” and eventually graduated to screwing someone I considered a friend at the time. He fed her some twin flame/ soulmate bullshit too—now she’s single with one of his kids just like me.”