Lucya S
lucyastarza.bsky.social
Lucya S
@lucyastarza.bsky.social
Writer, blogger and witch
I'm celebrating as my book Pagan Portals - Scrying has reached a big milestone. My publisher told me it's sold more than 3,500 copies! Thanks to everyone who bought it, left reviews, or told me they've enjoyed it. I've blogged with details & workshop dates.

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Celebrating a Milestone for Pagan Portals - Scrying
I'm celebrating as my book  Pagan Portals - Scrying has reached a big milestone. My publisher, Moon Books, has told me it's sold more than 3...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks and workshops you can do anywhere and a few conferences further afield. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/11/magi...
Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks
Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I saw this jigsaw puzzle and thought the picture looked like a magical witch's house - even a bit like the one in the movie Practical Magic. What do you think?

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Craft: Does This Look Like the Practical Magic House?
I saw this jigsaw puzzle and thought the picture looked like a magical witch's house - even a bit like the one in the movie Practical Magic ...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I've reviewed A Guide to Reading the Runes, a new book by Laura Daligan. It's really good. Read the full post on my blog.

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Book Review: A Guide to Reading the Runes
I've tried to learn to use runes for divination many times over the years. I've read books, gone to workshops, and tried doing readings usin...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I saw a copy of my book Pagan Portals - Guided Visualisations in Beckenham Library, S London. I checked the Bromley Library website and found 3 of my other books in stock in the borough: Pagan Portals - Candle Magic, Poppets & Magical Dolls, and my novel Erosion.
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I Spotted my Books in Beckenham & Bromley Libraries!
When I was in Beckenham Library a few days ago I was delighted to see a copy of my book Pagan Portals - Guided Visualisations on the shelf,...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
An art exhibition by Ben Edge called Children of Albion opens today at the gorgeous Byzantine-inspired Fitzrovia Chapel in London, and entry is free. I've blogged with details.

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Occult London: Ben Edge: Children of Albion Exhibition
An art exhibition by Ben Edge called Children of Albion opens today at the gorgeous Byzantine-inspired Fitzrovia Chapel in London, and entry...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks and workshops you can do anywhere and a few conferences further afield.
www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/11/magi...
Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks
Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...
www.badwitch.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Seven is a lucky number! The community book I edited - Every Day Magic A Pagan Book of Days - is seven years old this month. It was published in November 2017. I've blogged with details about the book and about the literary festival I'm speaking at next weekend.

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Books: Seven-Year Anniversary for Every Day Magic
Seven is a lucky number! The community book I edited - Every Day Magic - A Pagan Book of Days - is seven years old this month. It was publi...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I've blogged with details of the witchy workshops, talks and a book fayre I'm involved with in London from now until the end of the year.

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My Events: A Book Fayre, Scrying and Seasonal Magic
Here are details of the witchy workshops, talks and a book fayre I'm involved with in London from now until the end of the year. November Be...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I've done a Substack for National Author's Day. Although it's an American national day, not a UK one, I've got stuff to celebrate so I've written about it open.substack.com/pub/lucyas/p...
Celebrating Authors, Books and Creativity
It's National Authors Day in America, but there's lots of celebrate in the UK too
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November 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
For Halloween I drew a card for us all using the darkest, most creepy, tarot deck I own - the HR Giger Tarot. The Universe was revealed. I've blogged with my interpretation.

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Halloween Divination: HR Giger Tarot's The Universe
For Halloween I drew a card for us all using probably the darkest, most creepy, tarot deck I own - the HR Giger Tarot. The Universe was reve...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I've blogged with a poem I wrote for Samhain or Halloween called What is there to fear?

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A Poem for Samhain: What is There to Fear?
Here's a poem I wrote for Samhain or Halloween.   What is There to Fear? Light a candle in the dark. What is there to fear? But winter's gri...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Here's a list of witchy events Samhain or Halloween & into November. I mostly list things taking place in London, as that's where I live, plus online events & a few in-person festivals, rituals & conferences further afield, & online things you can do anywhere.

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Magical Events Over Samhain Near London & Online
Here's a list of witchy events and activities for the days and nights over Samhain or Halloween and into November. I mostly list things taki...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
These curious cards are among objects on display at Frankenstein: Crafting a Tale Eternal, a free exhibition in London offering a glimpse into the background, sets, props, costumes and music of Guillermo del Toro's new gothic movie. I've blogged with details.
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Pagan Eye: Green Man Cards at Frankenstein Film
These curious cards are among objects on display at Frankenstein: Crafting a Tale Eternal, a free exhibition in London offering a glimpse in...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
In this post on Finding the Pagan Path, Alex J. Coyne writes about how music, culture, books & tarot influenced his spirituality when growing up in South Africa.

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Finding the Pagan Path: Alex J. Coyne
In this article on Finding the Pagan Path, Alex J. Coyne writes about how music, culture, books and tarot influenced his spirituality when g...
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October 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Pantheon: The Greeks by Irisanya Moon is officially published in a few weeks' time. It covers the basics of Greek mythology: history, mythology, cosmology, ritual, celebrations, rituals, prayers, and magic, as well as gods, goddesses, and other beings.

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Books: Pantheon - The Greeks - Magic & Mythology
Pantheon: The Greeks is part of a series published by Moon Books exploring different religious traditions and beliefs in the ancient world...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Here's a giant metal spider in the run-up to Halloween. I hope you aren't scared of arachnids. I also blogged with a photo of a dragonfly sculpture that's part of a nature trail at Waterloo Millennium Green. Part of my series about London's green spaces.

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London Parks: Nature at Waterloo Millennium Green
I thought I'd share my photo of a giant metal spider in the run-up to Halloween, or Samhain, I hope you  aren't too scared of arachnids. The...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I've written another Substack open.substack.com/pub/lucyas/p...
Celebrating Art, Writing and Creativity
There's lots happening over the next few weeks and here are the details
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October 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
There is no generative AI used in any of my books.
There is no AI art used on my book covers.
October 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Here's a list of events for pagans, witches & similar over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person things in or near London, because that's where I'm based, as well as online talks & workshops you can do anywhere & a few conferences further afield.

www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/magi...
Magical Online & London Events in the Next Weeks
Here's a list of events for pagans, witches and those with similar interests over the next couple of weeks. I mainly include in-person thing...
www.badwitch.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The image shows Professor Ronald Hutton talking about Pan against a background of one of Sara Hannant's photos at the closing event for Visions of The Horned God in the English Country Garden. The exhibition was at a gallery in London E2. I've blogged with more.
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Art: Ronald Hutton and Sara Hannant on Pan
The image above shows Professor Ronald Hutton talking about Pan against a background of one of Sara Hannant's photos at the closing event fo...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I crafted this Halloween or Samhain decoration from a fallen branch and twigs and some black wool left over from when I crotched myself a shawl a couple of years ago, but I'm resharing the post as it would still be a great seasonal craft this year too.
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Craft: Bring the Haunted Wood Indoors for Halloween
I crafted  this Halloween or Samhain decoration from a fallen branch and twigs and some black wool left over from when I crotched myself a s...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I was happy to meet up with the lovely artist Su Jolly at the exhibition of her work yesterday. Su painted the cover picture for my Gothic novel Erosion. The photo above shows us holding a copy of the book surrounded by some of her stunning watercolours.

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Su Jolly: I Met the Kent Artist Who Illustrated Erosion
I was so happy to meet up with the lovely artist Su Jolly at the exhibition of her work yesterday. Su painted the cover picture for my Gothi...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I took this photo of folklorist Ben Stimpson talking with Christina of Treadwell's at the shop's launch of Welsh Folk Magic last night. Ben gave a fascinating talk about the magical arts of the dyn hysbys – the Welsh cunning folk, which is what his book's about.
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Pagan Eye: Welsh Folk Magic Launch & Soirée
I took this photo of folklorist Ben Stimpson talking with Christina of Treadwell's at the shop's launch event for Welsh Folk Magic last nigh...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Halloween or Samhain is when we want extra protection from the baneful supernatural. You could wear charms & amulets, but to be discreet fill a small box to carry in your pocket. I've blogged about crafting to personalise a tin, and what I put inside my one. www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/10/craf...
Craft: A Box of Charms & Amulets for Protection
Halloween or Samhain might be when we want extra protection from the baneful supernatural. You could wear charms and amulets, but if you pre...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM