Cavern, fire and ink

This weekend someone asked me if El Salvador has a word like “coven.” I said, “That’s an American concept.” They didn’t believe me. Googled me in real time. Then: “Oh… I guess you’re right.” So a Salvadoran tells you, you doubt it; Google nods and now it’s gospel. Cute. That little moment shows how normalized occult practices have become in the U.S.—treated as trendy, buyable, part of the everyday. Step outside America, though, and you’re in a whole different weather system. The Invention of the Coven When I told them it was an American concept, I didn’t get the chance to fully explain why. The word itself comes from Latin conventus via Old French/English “convent/covent,” meaning a meeting or assembly. The “gathering of witches” sense shows up later, with Scottish associations and a 19th-century revival-era boost. The tidy “thirteen members” idea? That’s a modern add-on. What most people think of today as a “coven” comes straight out of modern witchcraft movements in Britain—particula...

Hello there! It’s been a while since my last post. Life’s been busy, but the fire hasn’t gone out, so I figured it was time to share what’s been moving and shaking in the Den. Blending Sorcery, Building Bonds As most of you know, my work lives in that crossroads where amulets, powders, oils, and bones carry more than just weight—they carry sorcery. A lot of this is born from my own roots in magical practices, my conjure practice, and the lessons of my teacher and dear friend Ajarn Apichai in Thailand . Along the way, I’ve built real bonds with other sorcerers—people I deeply respect, who I get to work alongside not just from afar, but often right here within driving distance. This year, much of my work has been alongside Jackson from House of Ophidious. Our projects are a true fusion: his knowledge of star sorcery, precious stones, and the radiance of celestial currents meeting my powders, oils, and spirit-led techniques. Together, we bring our alliances of spirits to the table and s...