Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Dodie Graham McKay, author of the new Earth Magic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a renewed interest in pagan and witchcraft traditions and practices. These uncertain times have inspired many to seek spiritual and religious practices that not only provide comfort, but that also put a sense of control back into the hands of the individual. My own group has seen unprecedented interest from new seekers and the consensus seems to be that folks are craving a closer connection with the Earth, with home and hearth and the natural world.
When my part of the world shut down on March 13, 2020, I found myself in the same situation as so many
