Witchcraft for the Uprising
Practical Magic for Progressive People
“I want to do something, but I don’t know what I can do.”
If you feel this way, you’ve come to the right place: You can do witchcraft.
From the spell that helped keep the Nazi’s from invading Britain in 1940, to centuries of resistance to patriarchy and colonialism, to the modern magic that Witches are making now, witchcraft has always been a tool for subversive power.
Whether you need to feel safer and more powerful in your own life or want to cast collective spells for justice, witchcraft can help and practicing in a circle together makes everything better.
We are working for a joyful, sovereign lives AND a just and life-sustaining society and we created this series of workshops for you.
We Need Witchcraft Now.
When the world says we can do nothing, we summon the magic that lives in everything.
We created these workshops because we love this world, and we are Witches. So we harness our will and gather the Witches to:
Learn elemental spellcraft: how to work with air, fire, water, and earth as well as stones and herbs to enact any spell intention.
Cast circles of protection for ourselves in our homes, our workplaces, or even dinners with the MAGA uncle. We cast spells for our communities, for activists in the streets, for immigrants and trans people and voters who are being targeted.
Use tarot divination to guide our workings, understand our strengths, and allow Mystery to speak through us in everything we do.
When you connect with your powers as a Witch, it isn’t just about the spells that we can cast together — although those feel great. Witchcraft reminds you of the power that you were born with.
The Three Workshops
Witchcraft to build your personal, relational, and collective power.
Spellcraft 101
Learn the basics of spellcraft, including working with the elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit, plus herbs and stones to concentrate power. You’ll learn to:
Craft a clear and effective spell intention
Focus your will and charge your spell with the energy that makes it work.
Combine herbs, stones, candles and other components into a physical spell
Bind the spell with words and gestures that hold the energy.
Protection Magic
Navigate any situation while grounded in your power and shielded from those who want to siphon it from you. You’ll learn to:
Create a mobile circle of protection for yourself
Cast a circle for a meeting (even on Zoom), family gathering, or political space
Create a protection spell pouch for your body, your home, or your loved ones
Co-create a collective spell of protection for voters who are being targeted.
Tarot Magic
A strong intuition is a vital witch’s skill and tarot is one of the most powerful divination tools. Make Tarot your daily council, your ally, your mirror.
Discover how to use your soul card, ancestor card, and daily helper cards
Learn our proprietary method to read tarot through intuition and connection — not memorization
Commit to a soulful system that supports real decisions in work and life
Learn which one of the nine powers of the witch is yours… and step into your place in the collective work of this moment.
Witchy Online Community
It’s hard to be an ‘out’ Witch in the world right now, and practicing new skills alone can be isolating. As an add-on to the workshops, you can join our online community of witches who are learning these and other skills. Go deeper into Tarot with us, join our Full Moon readings, ask questions, and get personalized guidance all in one place. No one should have to be alone in their practice.
Workshop Dates & Details
the next series of workshops is coming soon. Join our newsletter to find out more.
Each workshop connects you to a
circle of allies.
What You’ll Walk Away With
After our workshops, you don’t just “know some spells.”
You know how to use witchcraft to:
Cast circles for power and spellcraft
Protect your energy from those who would feed off it
Connect with your inner voice and your witch’s eye.
Craft any spell with elemental magic
Know what it feels like to bend reality with your will, to be a witch.
This is practical magic for people doing real work in the world.
Witchcraft for the Uprising is for politically progressive humans who share values of justice, collective liberation, and building a world rooted in equity and joy.
Join us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. These workshops are beginner-friendly. You don’t need to identify as a “Witch” or have any previous training. If you’re curious and open, you’ll be right at home.
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These spaces are designed for people who identify as politically progressive and care about justice, equity, and collective liberation.
We won’t be debating ideology — we’ll be practicing magic in community with people who share core values. If you are looking for a politically neutral space, this is not the right fit.
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Live attendance is encouraged because the energy and community matter.
However, all sessions are recorded, and recordings will be available if you can’t attend in real time.
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All four workshops are held live on Zoom. Times and dates posted are always on Pacifc Time.
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One Series Pass gives you access to all four workshops.
When you register, you’ll receive:
Zoom access for each session
Calendar information
Replay access
If you purchase the workshops + the tarot community, you’ll be added to our online community platform for the duration of the workshops. There you can connect with other Witches, share spells and learnings, and get a deeper dive into our tarot learning program.
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A journal and something to write with.
For certain workshops, you may want simple items like:
A tarot deck (optional)
A candle
A small object to charm
Common herbs and ingredients, like salt and pepper.
You’ll receive a simple prep email before each workshop. Nothing elaborate or expensive required.
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On the registration page you can choose to add-on access to our online community platform. Inside the platform you’ll have access to our tarot learning program, full moon readings, and have access to us and the other witches working magic with us. Ask questions, share spells, connect with us and build community. Access to the platform lasts for the duration of the workshops with the option to renew.
Your Guide
Ella Andrews
I am a witch initiated in the Reclaiming tradition. I have more than 30 years experience practicing witchcraft…. although really I’d say I’ve been a witch all my life.
I’ve been teaching witchcraft classes and mythic retreats for more than a decade, sharing the craft with thousands of people who love this world.
I created Lead like a Witch to combine my knowledge of magic with my decades of progressive activism and my training as a somatic leadership coach. I’ve seen this combination awaken the power of leaders everywhere – including many who didn’t see themselves as leaders until they found the witch within.