For the past couple of years, I’ve led a 2-hour “Crayon Coven” manifestation circle for my community. Each New Moon, Solstice, and Equinox, we gather our crayons, colored pencils, and other art supplies to cast visual spells. We dress in colors of the season, wear creative headwear from flower crowns to tiaras, and it’s a lot of fun.

While the emphasis on fun and creativity might seem frivolous to some, the combination of art and magick is deceptively powerful.

Since the beginning of human creativity, art and magick have walked hand in hand.

Figurines used in rituals, primitive masks used in celebrations, and ancient drawings found in caves are some of the earliest examples of art made for magickal purposes.