Broadly Occult
Meet Parvati, the Hindu Goddess of Love, Power, and Renewal
Parvati can embody many forms, each of which is worshipped as an individual goddess in her own right.
How to Use Tarot to Find Out What 2019 Will Deal You
Try this tarot spread to see what the future has in store for you next year.
Meet Christmas Goddess Perchta, a Belly-Slitting, Half-Woman Demon
If you were naughty, Perchta would enter your home while you slept, disembowel you, and stuff the cavity with rocks.
The Real Legend of Mongfind, the Witch-Queen Who Inspired Halloween
A direct descendent of Samhain is the spooky reason for the season.
3 Witchy New Poems That Find Art in the Occult
Some magic words from poets Jen Calleja, Dorothea Lasky, and Amy Key, courtesy of the new collection "Spells: 21st Century Occult Poetry."
Witchcraft in TV and Movies Has Always Been Gay as Hell
From Willow and Tara in "Buffy" to Sabrina the Teenage Witch's co-parenting aunts, pop culture has always had a magical queer streak.
The True Story of Tituba, the Slave at the Center of the Salem Witch Trials
Rather than deny accusations of witchcraft, the enslaved woman spun a rich tale of sorcery that ultimately saved her life.
Reshaping the Occult Narrative, One Witch Portrait at a Time
After learning her ancestral ties to witch persecution, photographer Frances F. Denny decided to shoot a series that reframes the narrative around the occult.
8 Creepy, Occult-Themed Things to Watch on Netflix This October
The most magical month of all needs a binge-watching list that follows suit.
Tarot Reveals Busy Philipps and Sasheer Zamata's Deepest Desires
We did a tarot reading for the stars of "I Feel Pretty" and peered into their futures.
The Hoodwitch Is Changing the Face of Modern Witchcraft
We speak to Bri Luna, the bruja behind the wildly successful Hoodwitch account, about showcasing the diverse history of mysticism.
The Victorian Occultist Accused of Killing Men With Her Mind
Pioneering feminist and animal rights campaigner Anna Kingsford was one of the 19th century's most remarkable women. Then she was charged with using black magic to murder two vivisectionists.