Ballard, H. Byron: -
H. Byron Ballard, BA, MFA (Asheville, NC) is a western NC native, teacher, folklorist, and writer. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at several festivals and conferences, including the Sacred Space Conference, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Starwood, Hexfest and many others. She serves as senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC. She podcasts about Appalachian folkways on "Wyrd Mountain Gals." Her essays are featured in several anthologies and she writes a regular column for SageWoman Magazine. Find her online at www.myvillagewitch.com.
Blackwood, Danielle: -
Danielle Blackwood (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia) is a professional astrologer with more than 30 years experience, as well as a Registered Counseling Therapist (RTC) in private practice. Her therapeutic approach is transpersonal, archetypal, and person centered, and she holds a certificate in Jungian and Post Jungian Clinical Concepts through the Center of Applied Jungian Studies. She is the author of the bestselling book, The Twelve Faces of The Goddess (Llewellyn, 2018). Danielle is a passionate lifelong student of folklore, mythology, and depth psychology, and helping others reframe their stories through an archetypal lens is at the heart of her work.
Cicero, Chic: -
Both Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero are Chief Adepts of the Golden Dawn as reestablished by Israel Regardie: Tabatha is the current G.H. Imperatrix and Chic is the G.H. Imperator Emeritus. The Ciceros have written numerous books on the Golden Dawn, tarot, and magic, including Golden Dawn Magic, Golden Dawn Rituals, Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition, The Essential Golden Dawn, and they have provided updates, annotations, and introductions to classic Israel Regardie texts such as The Philosopher's Stone, The Middle Pillar, and A Garden of Pomegranates. Both are Rosicrucians: Chic was the Chief Adept of the Florida College of the SRICF from 2016 to 2023 and Tabatha is the current Imperatrix of the SRIA in America.
Cicero, Sandra Tabatha: -
Both Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero are Chief Adepts of the Golden Dawn as reestablished by Israel Regardie: Tabatha is the current G.H. Imperatrix and Chic is the G.H. Imperator Emeritus. The Ciceros have written numerous books on the Golden Dawn, tarot, and magic, including Golden Dawn Magic, Golden Dawn Rituals, Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition, The Essential Golden Dawn, and they have provided updates, annotations, and introductions to classic Israel Regardie texts such as The Philosopher's Stone, The Middle Pillar, and A Garden of Pomegranates. Both are Rosicrucians: Chic was the Chief Adept of the Florida College of the SRICF from 2016 to 2023 and Tabatha is the current Imperatrix of the SRIA in America.
Crosson, Monica: -
Monica Crosson (Concrete, Washington) is a Master Gardener who has taught gardening through her local Washington State University's extension office for more than twenty-five years. She has been a practicing Witch and educator for over thirty years and is a member of Evergreen Coven. Monica is the author of The Magickal Family and is a regular contributor to magazines such as Enchanted Living and Witchology. Visit her at AuthorMonicaCrosson.com.
Freuler, Kate: -
Kate Freuler is the author of Magic at the Crossroads: The Devil in Modern Witchcraft and Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick and the Dark Moon. She has written articles for Llewellyn's Magical Almanac, Llewellyn's Spell-a-Day Almanac, and Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac. She lives in Ontario, Canada, and can be found making art, wandering around in libraries, and writing. Visit her at www.katefreuler.com.
Graham, Sasha: -
Sasha Graham is the bestselling author of over ten books and tarot kits, including 365 Tarot Spreads, Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, and Dark Wood Tarot. She teaches tarot classes and produces tarot events at New York City's premier cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sasha has appeared on film, television, radio, and in the New York Times.
Henderson, Raechel: -
Raechel Henderson is a Pagan and witch, following an eclectic and independent path. She currently works with Hestia and Turtle in her magical practice. She contributes articles to Llewellyn's almanacs and calendars, and she blogs about magic, creativity, and living by your own patterns. Raechel is a dual-class seamstress/shieldmaiden and has been sewing professionally since 2008. She is also the author of Sew Witchy, The Scent of Lemon & Rosemary, and The Natural Home Wheel of the Year. Visit her on Instagram: @idiorhythmic
Kathryn, Emma: -
Emma Kathryn (Nottinghamshire, UK) is a staff writer at Witch Way Magazine, The House of Twigs blog, Stone, Root, and Bone blog, the Spiral Nature blog, and Gods & Radicals. She hosts Wild Witch Podcast and has spoken at several UK Pagan events, including Magickal Women Conference in London. Visit her online at www.EmmaKathrynWildWitchcraft.com.
Llewellyn: -
As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission.
Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.
Lupa: -
Lupa (Portland, OR) is a neoshaman, artist and sustainability geek. She has been working with animal magic in various forms since the 1990s and has developed a self-created and spirit-directed neoshamanic path. She possesses a Master's degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis on ecopsychology. Visit her online at TheGreenWolf.com.
Morris, Tisha: -
Tisha Morris (Los Angeles, CA) is a feng shui expert, attorney, book coach, publishing consultant, and self-help author who has been featured on ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, Hay House Radio podcast, Today.com, Elle Décor magazine, ABC News, and Well + Good publication, and is a contributor to Spirituality & Health magazine.
Mueller, Mickie: -
Mickie Mueller (Missouri) explores magic and spirituality through art and the written word. She includes magical herbal washes in her art that correspond with the subject, making every piece enchanted. She is the author/illustrator of The Voice of the Trees; the illustrator of The Mystical Cats Tarot; and author of The Witch's Mirror and Llewellyn's Little Book of Halloween. Since 2007, Mickie has been a regular article and illustration contributor to Llewellyn's annual almanacs and datebooks, as well as many other Llewellyn books. Her art has been seen as set dressing on SyFy's The Magicians and Bravo's Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce. Her home studio is right next to the cottage workshop where her husband, author and craftsman Daniel Mueller, creates products with her art and sends them to people all over the world. Visit her online at www.mickiemueller.com.
Opsopaus, John: -
John Opsopaus, PhD, (Tennessee) has practiced magic since the 1960s and his writing has been published in various magical and Neopagan magazines. He frequently presents workshops on Hellenic magic, Neopaganism, Pythagorean theurgy, and spiritual practices. John is a retired university professor with more than forty-five years of experience reading ancient Greek and Latin. He is also the author of Oracles of Apollo.
Pesznecker, Susan: -
Susan "Moonwriter" Pesznecker is a writer, college English teacher, nurse, and hearth Pagan/Druid living in northwestern Oregon. Sue holds a Masters degree in professional writing and loves to read, watch the stars, camp with her wonder poodle, and work in her own biodynamic garden. She is co-founder of the Druid Grove of Two Coasts and the online Ars Viarum Magicarum--A Magical Conservatory and Community. Sue has authored Yule: Rituals, Recipes, & Lore for the Winter Solstice (Llewellyn, 2015); The Magickal Retreat (Llewellyn, 2012); and Crafting Magick with Pen and Ink (Llewellyn, 2009); and is a regular contributor to Llewellyn's almanacs and calendars. Visit her online at http: //www.susanpesznecker.com/.
Rajchel, Diana: -
Diana Rajchel began her career planning to serve as clergy and write about all subjects spiritual. It did not occur to her or anyone else to say with what agency she might assume priesthood. The result of this oversight in intention setting is that she is now an itinerant city priestess, well-practiced witch, and somewhat unintentional subversive. Her background includes Wicca, folk witchcraft, conjure, and a whole lot of experience organizing people that don't like knowing that they're organized. Diana splits her time between San Francisco, California, where she co-owns Golden Apple Metaphysical, and southwestern Michigan, where she runs Earth and Sun spiritual coaching with her partner. In between her wanderings she teaches as part of the Magick 101 series for Wicked Grounds Annex in San Francisco, and teaches and reads tarot at Elements Kalamazoo in Michigan. Diana has 25 years' experience as a professional tarot reader and western herbalist and has 29 years' experience as a professional writer. She is also the pet DragonCat to a very ladylike boxer named Nora.
Tipton, Melissa: -
Melissa Tipton is a Jungian Witch, Structural Integrator, and founder of the Real Magic Mystery School, where they teach online courses in Jungian Magic, a potent blend of ancient magical techniques and modern psychological insights. They're the author of Living Reiki: Heal Yourself and Transform Your Life and Llewellyn's Complete Book of Reiki. Learn more and take a free class at RealMagic.School.
Tudorbeth: -
Tudorbeth is the principal of the British College of Witchcraft and Wizardry and teaches courses on witchcraft. She is the author of numerous books, including The Hedgewitch's Little Book of Spells, Charms & Brews and A Spellbook for the Seasons (Eddison Books, 2019). Tudorbeth is a hereditary practitioner; her great grandmother was a well-known tea reader in Ireland, while her Welsh great grandmother was a healer and wise woman. Learn more at HouseOfBeith.com.
Walker, Jd: -
JD Walker is the vice chancellor of the House of Akasha, a North Carolina pagan group. She is an award-winning author, journalist, and magazine editor as well as a frequent contributor to the Llewellyn annuals. Walker has written a regular garden column for over thirty years, and she is the author of A Witch's Guide to Wildcraft and Under the Sacred Canopy. She resides in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Weston, Brandon: -
Brandon Weston (Fayetteville, AR) is a healer, writer, and folklorist who owns and operates Ozark Healing Traditions, an online collective of articles, lectures, and workshops focusing on the Ozark Mountain region. As a practicing folk healer, his work with clients includes everything from spiritual cleanses to house blessings. He comes from a long line of Ozark hillfolk and is also a folk herbalist, yarb doctor, and power doctor. His books include Ozark Folk Magic, Ozark Mountain Spell Book, and Granny Thornapple's Book of Charms. Visit him at OzarkHealing.com.
Woodfield, Stephanie: -
Stephanie Woodfield (Orlando, FL) has been a practicing Pagan for the past twenty years. A devotional polytheist, teacher, and Priestess of the Morrigan, she is one of the founding members of Morrigu's Daughters and is an organizer for several Pagan gatherings. Stephanie teaches classes on devotional work and magical practice in the US and internationally. A long time New Englander, she now resides in the Orlando area with her husband, a very pampered cat, and various reptiles. In her spare time she enjoys creating art out of skulls and other dead things. She is called to helping others forge meaningful experiences with the Morrigan, as well as the Gods and land of Ireland. Visit her at StephanieWoodfield.com.
Zaman, Natalie: -
Natalie Zaman is the author of Color and Conjure and Magical Destinations of the Northeast (Llewellyn); the co-author of Sirenz (Flux), Sirenz Back In Fashion (Flux), and Blonde Ops (Thomas Dunne Books); and is a contributor to various Llewellyn annual publications.
