<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ask a Grey Witch]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you have questions about witchcraft, Wicca or magick?  Here is your chance to get answers by asking a Grey witch. Submit your questions]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:47:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Round-Table Discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested "Round-Table discussion". The group held an informal roundtable discussion where participants shared personal updates and discussed upcoming events. Bryan announced an upcoming home and lifestyle show involvement at Stone Road Mall in Guelph, and mentioned various workshops running including oracle card reading, sound baths, and...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/round-table-discussion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9a0c1c779820d98aedb252</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:23:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9f971_2b358c35cef84a9887b8a5275721dd29~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Against Maleficence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about how to protect against maleficence. The Group led a discussion on protecting against maleficent magick, explaining that it involves strong boundaries, self-reflection, and energetic hygiene to prevent harmful influences. We emphasized that curses or hexes often target weak spots and unhealed wounds, and...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/against-maleficence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a87468129da61b144a9d626</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:42:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9f971_05d04e42706c4e49907e511673203a9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divination Styles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Different Divination Styles. Bryan led a discussion about divination styles, explaining that divination is one of the oldest recorded human practices used historically by kings, governments and leaders for decision-making across centuries. Together, we outlined various divination methods, including...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/divination-techniques-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7de9905b546eedd4e93a27</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:16:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9f971_1680b89e76264303bf6f870229d2ca53~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucid Dreaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Lucid Dreaming. The meeting focused on a discussion about lucid dreaming, its history, techniques, and personal experiences. Bryan explained what lucid dreaming is, how it differs from regular dreaming, and shared scientific research on the topic, including brain activity and studies that have been...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/lucid-dreaming-discussion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75287ddc26a7fc1f88e0d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:47:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9f971_a9e39617be934675b5493225bc25dbfd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Spell: what's taking so long? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Submitted question covered in this blog: "...Is this normal?  How long does it takes?" Thank you for submitting this question, as it can be frustrating or even discouraging to wait out the results of a magick spell taking it's due process to achieve the goal.  Whether you've hired someone to do magick or if you're doing magick yourself, patience can be important to allow the under workings of a spell to manifest.  be patient and allow the time needed.  Everything takes its order and course of...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/love-spell-what-s-taking-so-long</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75055022f2ed6db2464657</guid><category><![CDATA[Workings]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:27:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9f971_dd8fc546577b49799fb7e4b67a761b1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Laws of Magick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about The Laws of Magick. The meeting focused on the laws of magic, with Bryan explaining principles such as the law of attraction, knowledge, identification, contagion, names, cause and effect, infinite knowledge, association, infinity, invocation and evocation, pragmatism, predestination, and polarity. We...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/the-laws-of-magick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74fd77cc18b1150271ad0b</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:40:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9f971_63112e2ec1c24d21a9f8e5d4e9e72380~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Seven Hermetic Principles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Demonology. The group led a discussion on the hermetic principles and their connection to modern magical practices. We explained the historical roots of hermeticism and outlined several fundamental magickal laws, including the law of attraction and the law of cause and effect. Participants contributed by...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/the-seven-hermetic-principles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a616e3b424f5a9980a2d5e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:40:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b9f971_62e0eb4c59764030b134a55bd7b822df~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_182,h_343,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demonology Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Demonology. The meeting focused on an introduction to demonology, clarifying its origins and common misconceptions. It was explained that the term originally referred to the study of lesser deities or spirits, not inherently evil ones, and that negative associations arose later, especially through...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/demonology-introduction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a612ba1b252e37e4d3249e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:51:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c85a5972ef7d461ba97e2d5c292ba0ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangers Witches Face Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about the Dangers Witches Face Today. The group discussed modern dangers faced by witches, with participants highlighting online harassment and social media witch hunts as significant issues. Bryan explained how these online attacks often involve the "Satanic Panic 2.0" as it's referred to, content that...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/dangers-witches-face-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4fdec05c421b82021781b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:48:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49b7605f924d0dc784d616d0c9b53748.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misconceptions on the Internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Misconceptions On The Internet. The group explored common misconceptions about Wicca and witchcraft, particularly how Wicca is often misunderstood as separate from witchcraft and how some practitioners falsely claim generational bloodline connections to ancient practices. The conversation highlighted how...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/misconceptions-on-the-internet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4456a7f5f40624272b3632</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:57:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_47759a6a015240e3934a4a0c68025f6d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Witches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Famous Witches. This past week, the SMC hosted a meeting about famous witches. While the group waited for additional attendees to join before starting the main discussion, Bryan mentioned that the topic allowed him to reflect on his own mentors and influences in the tradition.  The group began discussing...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/famous-witches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c6e50433568818446d7f3</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_906f0203d3f6419ea90ed174ba0256da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working with Animals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Working with Animals The discussion was on working with animals in the craft, covering four main approaches: practicing on animals, practicing with animals, practicing as animals, and animal practices. Working with animals from a metaphysical perspective can be incredibly rewarding, mostly because animals...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/working-with-animals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c689e433568818446ccfe</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7855555a6370516c71704d~mv2_d_4928_3280_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faerie (Feri) Wiccan Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about the Feri (Faerie) Wiccan Tradtion. The discussion began about the differences between Feri and Wiccan traditions, explaining that while Wicca developed from Gardnerian roots, the Feri tradition emerged independently in California in the 1950s-1960s, influenced by Huna, Voodoo, and Southern folk magick. It...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/faerie-feri-wiccan-tradition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c674872c7d18238cae093</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_1660537e8f964efc910f1a6791329a68~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Working with Crystals. The meeting focused on discussing crystal work. The group discussed their experiences with crystals and how people connect with them. A personal story was shared of visiting a crystal store during depression and being amazed that the stones naturally gravitated toward matched exactly...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/crystal-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c661d433568818446c80f</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/742b016cc9f74b629d9716bb886b8b23.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to Tarot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Introducing Tarot. The discussion last week was on Introduction to Tarot, explaining how tarot cards can be understood through comparisons to playing cards and numerology. It was demonstrated how the suits in tarot (cups, wands, swords, and pentacles) correspond to elements and characteristics similar to...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/introduction-to-tarot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c64ed78a326df54f10df9</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dc1cd00d0a244f429e0b473ce3230811~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skin Salves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Skin Salves. The main topic of the meeting was skin salves, which was explained as semi-solid topical treatments made by combining oils and waxes without water. Bryan explained the difference between tinctures and salves. It was demonstrated the process of making skin salves using plantain leaves and...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/skin-salves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c632596e17da783c850f1</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_adfa4b272ce8415b880dedf72e3cc8b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inner Self Guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about how to connect with one's inner self guidance. It was explained how intuition is distinguished from anxiety or fear, which often feels urgent and physically tight. The group discussed how intuition speaks from a neutral, calm place and can be connected to different energy centers in the body. Participants...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/inner-self-guidance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c63b372c7d18238cad94a</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ea8dd9ea43d8405185b30c9824204188~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interaction with Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Interaction with Spirit. Bryan led the discussion defining spirit in multiple contexts, including ancestors, past loved ones, and spiritual energies associated with activities like hunting. He explained that spirit interactions often manifest through synchronicities and personally meaningful coincidences...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/interaction-with-spirit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c622896e17da783c84f21</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5ef660c5fd174dd4a71cd7d7195cd325~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiritual Predators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Spiritual Predators. Bryan led a discussion on spiritual predators, defining them as individuals who use spiritual or religious language to lure, manipulate and exploit others, particularly those in transition or seeking healing. The conversation covered red flags to watch for, including inappropriate...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/spiritual-predators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c5fe3433568818446baee</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7aa9df9f6d2b4d7ba406cae7a98ef5ed.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinctures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Tinctures. The meeting focused on discussing tinctures, their preparation methods, and magical applications. Bryan led the discussion, explaining how to make herbal extracts using different solvents like alcohol, glycerin, and apple cider vinegar, and shared specific examples, including a rosemary...]]></description><link>https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/tinctures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c604996e17da783c84aae</guid><category><![CDATA[Meeting Summaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5d3e65ebb2784db49299e8077d778a26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Stafford</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>