Submission Guidelines

Bruja Magazine is a place for expression through art, words, ritual, and food. It is more than empowerment—it is love through shared information, a return to curiosity, and a space to remember what the soul already knows. All magic begins with intention—and that includes creative collaboration. To learn how we protect and honor your work, please review our Contributor Agreement before submitting. We encourage all artists to read it fully so you know exactly how your creations will be shared and credited.

We publish four print issues per year and also feature selected submissions on our blog and Instagram throughout the seasons. You are welcome to submit to more than one category, but all submissions must be original and previously unpublished. Submissions will be accepted either by email at brujamagazineusa@gmail.com or via the form below.

2025–2026 Print Issues for Bruja Magazine

Samhain (Fall) Issue – 2025

Theme: Shadow & Spirit — Ancestral Memory, Death as Teacher, The Veil Between

Release Date: October 31, 2025

• Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025

This issue invites reflections on endings, transformation, ancestral connection, and the unseen. Explore the thinning veil, shadow work, rituals for letting go, and the wisdom of darkness.

Imbolc (Winter) Issue – 2026

Theme: Light Returning — Seeds of Intention, Healing, and Inner Fire

• Release Date: February 1, 2026

• Submission Deadline: January 1, 2026

This issue centers renewal, ritual cleansing, dreamwork, and preparing sacred ground for what’s to come. A space to speak your prayers and kindle the first flames of the year.

Beltane (Spring) Issue – 2026

Theme: The Body in Bloom — Fertility, Creativity, Sensuality, Earth Magic

• Release Date: May 1, 2026

• Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026

Celebrate the body, sacred pleasure, creativity, and divine union. We welcome art, poetry, rituals, and reflections that honor connection—with the land, others, and the self.

Lughnasadh (Late Summer) Issue – 2026

Theme: Harvest & Offering — Cycles, Gratitude, and What We Carry

• Release Date: August 1, 2026

• Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026

This issue explores what we gather from our journey—fruits of labor, spiritual harvests, ancestral wisdom, and what we choose to preserve or release for the coming dark.

Please read each category’s guidelines carefully.

General Submission Info

• Original Work Only: Your work must not have been published previously in any magazine, blog, or platform (including your own social media).

• Response Time: Please allow up to 4 weeks for a response.

• Content Use: If selected, your work may appear in our quarterly print magazine, or be featured on our website or Instagram throughout the year.

• Contributor Details: All submissions must include:

  • Your full name or artist name

  • A short bio (50–100 words)

  • Your website, Instagram and/or Facebook, and a contact email

Rights & Usage

By submitting your work, you agree to the following:

• You retain full copyright to your work.

• You grant Bruja Magazine the non-exclusive right to publish your work in print and/or digitally (website, blog, and social media).

• We may use excerpts or imagery from your work for promotion, with full credit to you.

• If republished elsewhere in the future, please credit Bruja Magazine as the original place of publication.

• There is no monetary compensation at this time.

Submission Categories

Recipes (Food, Herbal Blends, Ritual Drinks)

We accept:

• Ancestral, intuitive, or seasonal recipes

• Herbal infusions, tonics, teas, or potions

• Foods prepared with intention or ritual meaning

Please include:

• Ingredients with measurements

• Clear instructions

• A brief description of its significance (spiritual, cultural, personal)

• Optional: 1–3 photos (high-resolution preferred)

Writing (Essays, Poetry, Reflections)

We welcome:

• Personal stories of healing, transformation, or spiritual awakening

• Channelings, guided messages, or sacred reflections

• Ritual poetry, nature writing, or folklore-inspired pieces

Guidelines:

• Poetry: Up to 3 poems (2 pages max each)

• Prose: 500–2,000 words

• Submit as a Word doc or Google Doc

• Title your document: YourName_Title

Art & Photography

We accept:

• Photography (portraiture, conceptual, spiritual, documentary, altars)

• Artwork (digital, mixed media, illustration, fine art, ritual-based pieces)

• We also accept music! Are you an artist and do you create interesting music. We would love to interview you! Send us a link to your music page and tell us how this music helps you connect spritually.

Submission Guidelines:

• Submit up to 3 pieces

• Minimum image size: 1500px on the longest side, high resolution (JPEG or PNG)

• Include the title of each piece and a short description (2–4 sentences) explaining the meaning or story behind it

• Optional: share a note about your creative or ritual process

Note: Implied nudity is accepted, but preference will be given to images without nudity.

Spells & Rituals

We invite:

• Moon, seasonal, or ancestral rituals

• Spellwork for healing, clarity, release, or growth

• Sacred ceremonies rooted in your practice

Please include:

• Clear intention or purpose

• List of tools or ingredients

• Step-by-step instructions

• Best timing (moon phase, sabbat, etc.)

• Optional: a personal note or background on how the ritual came to you

Astrology

We accept:

• Monthly or seasonal forecasts

• Planetary insights, personal astrology reflections

• Zodiac-inspired essays, rituals, or art

Length: 300–1,500 words
Include: relevant dates or alignments + brief context if beginner-friendly

Spiritual Journeys & Remembering

We welcome:

• Stories of awakening, healing, initiation, or ancestral remembering

• Dreamwork, spirit communication, soul lessons

• Explorations of timeless truths or inner wisdom

Length: 500–2,000 words
Format: Word doc or Google Doc
Optional: Audio or spoken word versions (if relevant to your piece)

Print vs Digital Publishing

Bruja Magazine publishes four print issues per year, aligned with the turning of the seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. While not all submissions will be selected for print, your work may still be featured on our digital blog or on Instagram, where we share stories, spells, and art throughout the year.

This is a living magazine—just like you.
A place where creation moves in cycles, and visibility takes many forms.

✦ How Submissions Are Selected:

• Print Issues: Chosen based on alignment with the season’s theme, originality, artistic cohesion, and depth. We aim for a balance of written work, visual art, photography, and spiritual insight.

• Digital Blog Features: Selected for storytelling resonance, timelessness, and thematic connection—even if not seasonally specific. These features may include interviews, essays, or multi-part stories.

• Instagram Highlights: Curated for visual impact, soul, and short-form storytelling. These often include quotes, poetry excerpts, photo sets, and artist spotlights that inspire our community in real-time.

All submissions are reviewed with care and intention. If selected for any platform, we’ll reach out to you with next steps and publication timing.