Who Am I?
Hi! I’m Diana Rajchel. I am the author of Hex Twisting: Counter Magick Spells for the Irritated Witch and Urban Magick: a Guide for the City Witch.
My witchcraft background is free-range. I believe religion and tradition can and should change throughout one's life. I began with eclectic Wicca. Now? I practice animistic witchcraft, and I am a spirit worker, diviner, and city priest. I am also a yoga practitioner with a 200-hour teaching certification in Hatha Raja yoga.
My politics? My views haven’t changed much since the late 1990s, and I am offering them here because some people are shocked when they’re surprised a stranger doesn’t reflect their worldviews. I am a Gen X progressive. That generally means I’m anti-racist, anti-bullying, a first-wave feminist (nothing about feminism should be radical in a healthy society), pro-LGBTQ+ existence (and I happen to be LGBTQ+), and I embrace the tolerance paradox. I support de-centering from one-sided narratives of history and life experience.
My political views are not the same as my ethical views, but my ethics do inform my politics.
My ethics: Consent is Sacred. I tolerate everything EXCEPT the intolerance of others' existence. I believe that room must be allowed for the realities of cultural interchange and that discernment matters far more than strict philosophies. I give grace to those who adapt their beliefs and practices to scientific, archaeological, and historical discoveries. I am no atheist, but I support the atheist’s right to disbelieve. Respect isn’t about deference, but it is about honoring one another’s boundaries, and I do not stay in any relationship with disrespect.
Why subscribe?
All subscribers get the Freebies:
Regular calendar updates and reminders about the online classes I teach.
Links to the other places I write, such as at Medium and Golden Apple Metaphysical Blog, all in one spot.
Periodic audio treats - guided meditations, mini podcasts, and more.
Why sponsor the Spirited Witch?
Disclosure: I sometimes offer exclusive material; it won’t be consistent until I cross the 1000 subscriber line.
In the meantime, enjoy the series I am posting: Substack of the Dead. Learn my methods for interacting with the dead respectfully and collaboratively.
How to Support the Spirited Witch
The most obvious way to support the Spirited Witch is, of course, to subscribe to my Substack and sign up for a paid subscription. In the face of overwhelming good choices on Substack, I get the need for other options. Here are a few of mine:
Sign up for the Spirited Witch Patreon. Most membership levels include a paid TSW Substack subscription as part of your monthly pledge. You can also enjoy added benefits, including exclusive classes and witchcraft how-to videos. The mid-levels also offer a monthly tarot reading from me via Zoom, if that sweetens the deal at all!
Patreon also allows for a-la-carte purchases. You can already buy access to pdfs, blog posts, and videos.
Buy my books. You can find my books via any major bookseller, and they are available via Ingram.
Send me a tip. If you found something extra valuable one time, I do have a tip jar on my website support page!
