Samhain 2026 Ancestors, community connection, and forgotten cheese. Western Sydney Witchcraft as its finest.

Samhain 2026

Ancestors, community connection, and forgotten cheese. Western Sydney Witchcraft as its finest.

People are the System There's no abuse registry in witchcraft spaces, no central authority, and no formal complaints process. So how does a community without institutional safeguarding actually function? Through people, critical thinking, and paying attention. Here's how to navigate that practically and without panic.

People are the System

There's no abuse registry in witchcraft spaces, no central authority, and no formal complaints process. So how does a community without institutional safeguarding actually function? Through people, critical thinking, and paying attention. Here's how to navigate that…

Alternatives to Meta A bit of navel gazing about why we're diversifying away from Meta and where you can find us

A bit of navel gazing about why we're diversifying away from Meta and where you can find us. Making sure we can continue talking about the magickal and not scramling to sort out the mundane.

I appreciate this comment - thanks for adding it to the conversation.
I've been a part of awesome groups over the years and I've been in some that have gone absolutely sideways. So I hear what you mean as well.

Yeah, I can agree with that too, I'm not naive to the horror stories either, however I think we need to be sensible and measured based on what the majority of experiences are actually based on.

Are covens abusive? The framing of 'abuse in covens' as a headline deserves a closer look. It's not wrong, exactly, but it risks feeding a sensationalist rhetoric the witchcraft scene hasn't seen since the fictional Satanic Panic of the late 80s.

Are covens abusive?

The framing of 'abuse in covens' as a headline deserves a closer look. It's not wrong, exactly, but it risks feeding a sensationalist rhetoric the witchcraft scene hasn't seen since the fictional Satanic Panic of the late 80s.

Samhain - eat. honour. remember A ritual and community feast for Samhain for the Western Sydney Witchcraft community

Link to book: events.humanitix.com/samhain-eat-...

Samhain - eat. honour. remember A ritual and community feast for Samhain for the Western Sydney Witchcraft community

events.humanitix.com/samhain-eat-...

Square image of The Pagan Fringe logo with the words Samhain eat. honour. remember and a pentagram are pictured. There is a background image of a feast with autumn themed vegetables. The date Sat 18 April 2026 is highlighted below.

We're not leaving Meta, but we are shifting where things happen first. Event announcements, direct bookings, and real conversations will be elsewhere first.
If you want to join us for our next Sabbat, you can book directly via the link in bio.

Sat 18 April- Samhain Save the Date

Western Sydney Witchcraft: What Pagan Fringe Has Planned for 2026 This is a little bit of a remix of an email newsletter I sent out earlier in the week, and a social media update I made, however like tossing up a pizza dough to spin it to impossibly thin proportions to slap it back down, I'm trying to top it off with different ingredients for something tastier for a longer form blog post.

Plot twist! It seems magick is actually real when you start working it, sooooo we have more to say. Workshops, rituals and more in the works for the Western Sydney Witchcraft community. Oh, and we have some questions for you too ;-)

Western Sydney Witchcraft: What Pagan Fringe Has Planned for 2026 This is a little bit of a remix of an email newsletter I sent out earlier in the week, and a social media update I made, however like tossing up a pizza dough to spin it to impossibly thin proportions to slap it back down, I'm trying to top it off with different ingredients for something tastier for a longer form blog post.

Plot twist! It seems magick is actually real when you start working it, sooooo we have more to say. Workshops, rituals and more in the works for the Western Sydney Witchcraft community. Oh, and we have some questions for you too ;-)

I'd rather get it right than rush something that doesn't sit well. Workshops and rituals are coming. Dates when I have them. Pic for the algorithm. More soon 😊

A slower start to the year than planned, but not a bad one. Behind the scenes I've been deep in the logistics of making things happen. A couple of venue options didn't pan out, so I've been recalibrating. Accessible, affordable space in Western Sydney is still the puzzle I'm working through.

I've been quieter than usual on socials, but I haven't gone anywhere. A full couple of months. School holidays, parenting, caring, and the genuine pleasure of time with good witchy friends. Travelling to some, hosting others. Ritual, music, conversations that went long into the night.

Visual has logo and text saying - where to find us? and images of BlueSky, Discord, YouTube and LinkTree Icons. Also the website www.paganfringe.com

Friendly reminder: we exist beyond Meta. (Ironic given that we’re leading with this post on Meta platforms)
Follow us in the places that work for you. Links in bio.

Canceling fun, but balancing risk. Midsummer Picnic 2025 canceled

Midsummer Picnic for 2025 cancelled due to extreme heatwave conditions and potential storm activity.

Beltane, Fire, and Water: mapping the sabbats, seasons and the elements A blog post exploring the seasonal elements of Beltane and where it sits on The Wheel of the Year. This is a modern invention that we've inherited, but does simple date-flipping adequately address elemental and thematic differences relevant to the Southern Hemisphere?

A blog post exploring the seasonal elements of Beltane and where it sits on The Wheel of the Year. This is a modern invention that we've inherited, but does simple date-flipping adequately address elemental and thematic differences relevant to the Southern Hemisphere?

Thank you!!! ☺️

Link in bio Details of our next workshop which can only be accessed by following a link in this post. Or finding our digital breadcrumbs elsewhere online. Or link in bio. Best if you read the post.

Details of our next workshop on Thurs 13th Nov which can only be accessed by following a link in this post. Or finding our digital breadcrumbs elsewhere online. Or link in bio. Best if you just read our silly post :-)

Small changes and intentional witchcraft Intentional witchcraft means that for some Pagan Fringe events, I need to manage the space I have a little more carefully and start taking bookings to manage numbers. This is about maintaining comfort and accessibility.

For some Pagan Fringe witchcraft events, we need to be intentional in how we manage numbers for accessibility and comfort. Some events will require bookings and RSVP for this reason. Perhaps you can help us expand with ideas for additional venues - accessibility is a must! Happy to hear from you!

A Treasure Trove of Australian Occult History I visited Sydney Uni today for Sydney Rare Book Week and I got to see a tiny snippet of the new Tillett & French collection which has just been donated and catalogued to the Rare Book Special Collection.

Today I got to preview a tiny selection of the Tillett & French Collection at Sydney University consisting of over 15,000 items covering the occult, magic and witchcraft. Dr Brendan French kindly gave a brief talk about the collection and the occult.

Language of the Craft:  Key Terms and Group Structures Explained Second blog post in our Boundaries and Belonging series about understanding different terms and group structures. You should read this if you're curious about group or coven work, but not sure where to start because aren't they all the same thing? (answer - no!)

This is the second blog post in our Boundaries and Belonging series about understanding different terms and group structures. You should read this if you're curious about group or coven work, but not sure where to start because aren't they all the same thing? (answer - no!)

Reimagining Imbolc: A Southern Hemisphere Perspective A reimagining of Imbolc for the Southern Hemisphere, specifically the East Coast/Sydney or really anywhere it is hot and the thought of fire in Summer is a little triggering.

A blog post about the reimagining of Imbolc in the Southern Hemisphere, specifically the East Coast/Sydney or anywhere in Australia where it gets hot, and the idea of celebrating fire in Summer is a little triggering.

Why Boundaries & Belonging Matter in Magical Communities A brief blog post to explain why we hosted the Boundaries and Belonging panel in July and to introduce the Resource Pack which was created to accompany the event, giving attendees (and now you dear reader) some practical tools to explore your own path a little more mindfully. This will expand into a series of blog posts to give you some additional things to reflect on for your own journey.

A brief blog post to explain why we hosted the Boundaries and Belonging panel in July and to introduce the Resource Pack which was created to accompany the event, giving attendees (and now you dear reader) some practical tools to explore your own path a little more mindfully.

Boundaries & Belonging

What can I say? What an incredible evening. From all reports our panel discussion ‘Boundaries and Belonging’ was thought provoking, well received, and it bought together a lovely mixed cross-section of pagan, occult and witchy people from a variety of traditions, from all…

Reflections on Yule, celebrating Sabbats in the Southern Hemisphere specifically Western Sydney and what I've personally been up to since Samhain.

Boundaries and Belonging – Rescheduled! A blog post about the updated and rescheduled date for the Boundaries and Belonging Panel in July. Come and chat with a Wiccan initiate, a Norse Priestess, and a Vodou Priest facilitated by us, The Pagan Fringe, and hosted in a leading Occult Store in Western Sydney.

Boundaries and Belonging Panel has been rescheduled for Thurs 17th July. Come and join the panel disucssion with a Wiccan initiate, a Norse Priestess and a Vodou Priest as we discuss what trust, consent and accountability looks like in occult and witchy communities. Reserve seating - see links.

Seeking and Finding: Spiritual connections in a capitalist world A more lengthy blog post on the nature of seeking and finding spiritual connections in a capitalist world, and the start of the conversation on how we can navigate 'scope creep' from others looking to make a profit in our sacred spaces.

Seeking and Finding: Spiritual connections in a capitalist world

A more lengthy blog post on the nature of seeking and finding spiritual connections in a capitalist world, and the start of the conversation on how we can navigate 'scope creep' from others looking to make a profit in our sacred…

A blessed time A Samhain blessing to everyone - a short blog post detailing my thoughts about the timing and celebration of Samhain in the Southern Hemisphere.

A blessed time

A Samhain blessing to everyone - a short blog post detailing my thoughts about the timing and celebration of Samhain in the Southern Hemisphere.