Meet the Blackthorn Guild
The Blackthorn Guild is a group of practicing witches based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We bring decades of experience in divination, spirit communication, and the magical arts to people seeking insight, connection, and a little wonder.
Our members practice the Ced Tradition of witchcraft, but we share a deep respect for all forms of belief, the mysteries of the spirit world, and the power of personal discovery.
Whether we’re reading cards, communicating with spirits, or sharing the traditions of witchcraft, we believe that magic is something to be experienced rather than imagined.
Real witches, real experience
We’re not actors playing witches for an evening. Witchcraft is an integral part of who we are and how we live.
Our members bring a combined 75 years of experience in tarot and other forms of divination, along with knowledge developed through years of spiritual practice, study, and exploration.
Each witch brings a different perspective, set of skills, and relationship with the unseen. Together, we offer a range of experiences rooted in genuine practice rather than theatrical imitation.
We take our work seriously, but that doesn’t mean we take ourselves too seriously. Curiosity, laughter, warmth, and a sense of adventure are just as welcome at our table as life’s deeper questions.
Meet the witches
Every witch has a story, a path, and a particular way of working with the mysteries. Meet the people who bring The Blackthorn Guild to life.
Galena
Galena has been a practicing witch and reader for 30 years. Her work explores the possibilities of the future and the mysteries of the past, helping people discover patterns, lessons, and connections that may carry across lifetimes.
Specialties: Russian Fortune-Telling Cards · Oracle Cards · Past-Life Exploration · Mediumship · Ritual Design & Leadership
April
With 30 years of experience in witchcraft and divination, April specializes in the ancient practice of reading bones and mementos. Through the casting and interpretation of these objects, she explores the symbols, patterns, and messages that emerge and offers a distinct perspective on the questions people bring to her.
Specialties: Bones and Mementos · Oracle Cards · Mediumship · Ritual Design & Leadership
Goat
Goat brings 15 years of experience in tarot reading and spiritual exploration to The Blackthorn Guild. Working with the rich imagery and symbolism of the Ced tarot, Goat helps seekers examine the influences, possibilities, and patterns shaping their lives.
Specialties: Tarot Card Readings · Oracle Cards · Ritual Design & Leadership
What witchcraft and magic mean to us
We believe the ancient arts have a place in the modern world. A reading can offer a new perspective. A séance can invite reflection on the mysteries of life and death. A ritual can mark a transition, celebrate a season, or give meaning to a moment. Sometimes the most meaningful experiences begin with curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Above all, we want the people who experience The Blackthorn Guild to feel welcome, engaged, and free to approach the mysteries in their own way.
A note about our artwork
The illustrations on our website and marketing materials were created with the assistance of AI, inspired by nineteenth-century botanical illustrations and books of magical arts.
While we embrace modern tools to bring our visual aesthetic to life, the witches, wisdom, and experiences behind The Blackthorn Guild are entirely real. We do not use AI to conduct readings, communicate with visitors, or collect or process personal information.
You ask & the spirits answer
If you’re looking for something wonderfully different for your event, we’d love to hear from you.