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Critical Thinking Witch Collective Presents:

CritWitchCon2024 Sept 27th - 29th A Virtual Convention

This year's theme: Perception (Perspective) Check: Life through a Seekers Lens. Join us while you discover and discuss some of the different ways we see the witchy world. Connect, learn, and get involved with community of science-minded witches and seekers!

All-Access Pass - $35 Saver Pass - $25 Early Bird Pricing ends 8/30 Scholarships available! Tickets on sale now! We can't wait to see you there!

CriticalThinkingWitches.Com/Events

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What a lovely review of CritWitchCon2023!

[the-witch-of-cedar-and-bone]

Hello.

I'm Theo [they/them]. <- Follows from @earthenremains

A thirty year-old non-binary witch.

I've been loosely practicing for seven-ish years.

My path is solitary, and I can be quite skeptical and realistic, which as I'm sure you can imagine, can make practicing witchcraft and believing in the occult a challenge at times.

My current areas of interest are:

Death work - My path started in earnest in 2017 while dealing with the grief accompanying a very sudden and unexpected close familial death. But my interest in death work precedes this, as I have been a member of the Vulture Culture community for over ten years, working with animal remains in all their forms.

Tarot/Cartomancy - Despite owning a handful of decks, I am still very much learning to read the cards. And before you ask, no I do not offer readings nor do I ever plan to.

Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) - I have been a patron of the trees since I was a child, always content to sit beneath their branches and focus solely on nature. Well before I knew its name or origins, forest bathing was my way of meditating and finding calm.

The personalized path - I've spent far too long trying to follow the 'trending' paths of others. Forcing myself into a mold that has never felt quite right. So I am learning how to carve my own path and do what feels right for me.

Welsh witchcraft - It may or may not become part of my craft, but after some recent family tree delving, I'd like to learn more about Welsh witchcraft, folklore, and general history. So if you've got some resource recommendations, send them my way.

Freyja/Freya/Freja - I'm still unsure of my belief in any form of deity/God/goddess/etc, but as of late, I've developed an interest in the Norse goddess Freyja/Freya/Freja and am enjoying researching her history.

My intentions for this blog are to collect and curate posts I resonate with, and to eventually create some posts of my own to better define my path.

Personal Tags:

#theobell -> My posts

#forthetome -> Things to add to my journal

Other blogs:

Main/Vulture Culture blog - @earthenremains

Mundane/personal blog - @thicketry

Other socials:

Witchy Instagram - @thewitchofcedarandbone

Vulture Culture Instagram - @earthenremains @curiotheo

Personal Instagram - @thicketry

Tags for Organization {WIP}:

#correspondences

#offerings

#ancestorwork

#deathwork

#deathwitch

#spiritwork

#skepticalwitch

#witchyreminders

#magicbeforemundane

#witchycrafts/thingstotry

#deitywork

#spellcraft/#spellwork

#grimoire/bookofshadows/witch'sjournal

#journal prompts

[craftcliniciancreative]

I didn’t get a photo of it but I was feeling particularly distressed earlier this evening by life events and suddenly looked outside. The Full Hunter Moon was directly outside my window, perched above apartment buildings, framed so perfectly by clouds and so bright it almost felt as if it were watching me. Daring me to be larger than my problems, larger than it was. I felt so captivated in that moment I couldn’t really think about what had been stressing me. I remember walking away from the window feeling a little more serene. And when I looked out my window again later, it was gone. 🌸What power and serenity does the full moon grant you this October? 🌸Will you allow the magic of the lunar cycle to let you transcend your trials and tribulations? #lunarwitch #october #naturalisticpaganism #naturalisticwitch #sasswitch #skepticalwitch #fullmoon #witchesofinstagram #pagansofinstagram #pagan #witchcraft https://www.instagram.com/p/CVO8ThXL1Rn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[criticalthinkingwitches]

Cast the spell of community and join our CTWC Patreon for access to bonus content!

-exclusive articles -Video archive -Magical Playlists And more!

Scratch your Witch itch between events and help us to make them bigger and better! Join here!

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[criticalthinkingwitches]

Good news everyone! Tickets for the VIRTUAL CritWItchCon 2024 are now available! Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing until August 31st. to get your tickets go here:

Scholarship Application: https://forms.gle/5QDG2UN5PgXR5fHa8

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[criticalthinkingwitches]

Hey Witches! We've got DAYS left until our next FREE brew! Sunday May 19, 2024 12 PM PST

Critical Thinking WItch Collective is happy to host a virtual community event on Pop-Culture and Witchcraft!

From Discworld to Billy Shakes, from DnD to Sabrina, and from grandmothers your reindeer couldn’t run over to witchlings making “soup” in muddy backyards – witches are everywhere. And so is pop-culture!  Join your global community of critical thinking witches and visit a topic so pervasive, it even sits on some of our heads: that fascinating intersection of popular culture and witchcraft. We’ll be talking about games, TV shows, pop-culture on our own altars, bedtimes stories, costumes, and so much more.

We'll be discussing different Pop-Culture witches and how they've inspired our craft. Bring your thoughts on pop, and we’ll bring ours!

We’re excited to share that we’ll be joined by Lozzie Stardust, a history-loving witch (to whom “Billy Shakes” should be credited) and occasional contributor to the Hex Positive podcast, as we page through popular culture and make it out own.

Register for this FREE virtual event at :

Critical Thinking Witch Collective, you may already be a member!

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Save the dates!

The 2023 Virtual Critical Thinking Witch Convention will be:

9/29 - 10/1

We can't wait to see you there!

Stay tuned for more info!

CriticalThinkingWitches.com

[criticalthinkingwitches]

This is tomorrow (for most folks)! Sunday August 20th!

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The CTWC presents:

Magic (in) words! A free brew event!

Guest speakers: Emily Ervolina & Amethyst Rhodes

8/20:

9:30 AM PST

12:30 PM EST

5:30 PM BST

8/21:

2:30 AM AEST

4:30 AM NZST

3 days left!

Tickets available now!!

Visit us at CriticalThinkingWitches.com and select events to sign up!

Sign up closes 30 minutes before event!

[criticalthinkingwitches]

Critical Thinking Witch Con 2024 Sept 27th - 29th A Virtual Convention

Our much anticipated 2024 Con is in the works! And we'd love some of you - yes, you - from our community to be a part of it.

Are you interested in speaking during the Con? Sharing your passion for things thoughtful and witchy with a world-wide community of #ScienceWitches#SkepticalWitches#AtheistWitches#SecularWitches#AgnosticWitches and other critical thinking seekers?

This years theme is: Perception (Perspective) Check: Life through a Seekers Lens. Some topics we have tentatively mapped out are: - Cauldron Talks: Shifting One's Perspective (that can mean a lot of things!) - Cauldron Talks: Power of Perception (so many ways to take that!) - The Scientific Method and Building a Craft - Panel: Building Visible Communities - Mundane Magic / The Magic of Understanding the Mundane / Mindfulness - Shadow Work and Perception - Crafting in the Craft Workshops - art! - Movement Sessions: led stretching, warm ups, or group dance - Expressing Magic: Art as a Craft & more!

Interested in speaking on one of these topics? Or, have a possible topic that aligns with the theme? Apply to be a moderator, speaker, or panelist!

Remember, you know more then you think you do! Apply on our website or follow this link to the form.

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[criticalthinkingwitches]

Do you have a witchy business (because #CraftGettingPaid is awesome)? Do you want to support and take part in a gathering of #AtheistWitches#SkepticalWitches#ScienceWitches and other critical thinking seekers from around the world? Then apply to be a vendor for our 2024 Con! Our #WitchBusiness#WitchesWorking vendor enjoy full access to the Con, an opportunity to present during a live, vendor-focused panel (that will be recorded and available to ticket holders), and advertising on our Social Media platforms, on our website, during the con, brews, and newsletter for the next 10 months. Plus if you upgrade to the Vendor Plus for an extra $5 you get your own Discord channel with live access to our attendees all year!

Want to join us? Apply now!

CritWitch Con is a virtual convention hosted via Zoom.

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[criticalthinkingwitches]

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Witch Vendors Welcome!

Stickers, Pins, Tarot, Candles, Art, Body care, Altar items, Books, and more!

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The Con is set, and the witches are coming! September 30th-Oct 2nd!

Do you have a witchy business (because #CraftGettingPaid is awesome)?

Do you want to support and take part in a gathering of #AtheistWitches #SkepticalWitches #ScienceWitches and other critical thinking seekers from around the world?

Then apply to be a vendor for our much anticipated 2022 Con!

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Our #WitchBusiness #WitchesWorking vendors last year enjoyed access to the Con, advertising through our social media, an opportunity to present during a live, vendor-focused panel presentation (that was recorded and made available to ticket holders), and live access to our attendees as well as pride of place on our website for 10 months.

Want to join us this year? Apply now!

[criticalthinkingwitches]

Hello #CritWitches! Our much anticipated 2024 Con is in the works! And we'd love some of you - yes, you - from our community to be a part of it. Are you interested in speaking during the Con? Sharing your passion for things thoughtful and witchy with a world-wide community of #ScienceWitches#SkepticalWitches#AtheistWitches#SecularWitches#AgnosticWitches and other critical thinking seekers? This years theme is: Perception (Perspective) Check: Life through a Seekers Lens. Some topics we have tentatively mapped out are: - Cauldron Talks: Shifting One's Perspective - Cauldron Talks: Power of Perception - The Scientific Method and Building a Craft - Panel: Building Visible Communities - Mundane Magic / The Magic of Understanding the Mundane / Mindfulness - Shadow Work and Perception - Crafting in the Craft Workshops - art! - Movement Sessions: led stretching, warm ups, or group dance - Expressing Magic: Art as a Craft & more! Interested in speaking on one of these topics? Or, have a possible topic that aligns with the theme? Apply to be a moderator, speaker, or panelist! Remember, you know more then you think you do!

Apply on our website www.critwitches.com/events or links in bio.

CritWitch Con is a Virtual Convention hosted on Zoom.

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[craftcliniciancreative]

The waxing moon is a time of inspiration and promise. You are filling, filling up but you are not quite there yet. There is room for more. There is room for growth. You feel yourself gearing to ripen and the lunation swells with possibilities. Your mind’s eye, heart’s focus, and inner will are each simultaneously crescendoing to new heights. What will burst forth when you finally bloom? 🌸 #naturalisticwitch #naturalisticpagan #paganism #lunarmagic #witch #skepticalwitch #sasswitch #possibility #dreams https://www.instagram.com/p/CU7aRheLuwi/?utm_medium=tumblr

[criticalthinkingwitches]

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The Con is set, and the witches are coming! September 30th-Oct 2nd! Do you have a witchy business Do you want to support and take part in a gathering of #AtheistWitches#SkepticalWitches#ScienceWitches and other critical thinking seekers from around the world?

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Good news everyone! Tickets for the VIRTUAL CritWItchCon 2024 are now available! Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing until August 31st. to get your tickets go here:

Scholarship Application: https://forms.gle/5QDG2UN5PgXR5fHa8

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