Seeking Witchcraft (Seeking Witchcraft)

This episode gives a crash course into what magic is, as well as gives prompts for how to write spells. Follow Seeking Witchcraft on Facebook, Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft) & Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft)!

In honor of over 1 million plays, I am hosting a massive giveaway to the listeners! There will be three different sets of prizes. Each set of prizes can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You mayenter all three contests but there will be three different winners. This contest will run from March 7, 2021 – April 3, 2021 and is open to US residents only. Information on how to enter the contest and the associated sponsors can be found below.

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This episode features guest Tom McArthur as he and talks all about the Greek Magical Papyri, also known as the PGM! This advanced topic is easily explained by Tom and is filled with tons of interesting historical information. You can find Tom on Twitter at @tommcarthur777, or at the "Cross Country Witchcraft" blog which will become live on October 31st.  If you want to learn more, you can also check out this video of Tom presenting the PGM on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEpsPuAI1aI&feature=youtu.be

You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Facebook (Seeking Witchcraft Podcast), or the community group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain access to cool bonus events and features? You can do so on Patreon at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This episode features Ashley and very special guest, Seamus! Seamus is a 3rd degree High Priest in the Gardnerian community. Seamus gives his perspective with his experience as a gay male in the Witchcraft and Wiccan community, as well as gives valuable advice for those who are curious about skyclad practice, sexuality within the Craft, or are interested in seeking and joining the witch community. 

This is a bonus episode to celebrate receiving half a million plays! Ashley thanks the listeners and reads a short story she wrote about a soul's journey, with heavy ties on reincarnation. This episode features a short reflection on the Seeking Witchcraft podcast, and gives shout outs to other podcasts, people, and sites that have been influential. Thank you to everyone for 500k+ plays!

Sassafrass's "The Heart of Witchcraft" Podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofwitchcraft

Tianna's "The Christian & the Witch" Podcast: https://anchor.fm/christianwitch

Azaizall's "Feast of Torches" Podcast: https://anchor.fm/feast-of-torches

To find a coven: https://www.mandragoramagika.com/

"Gardnerian Seekers & Initiates" on Facebook

You can find Ashley at Twitter (@SeekWitchraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Facebook at "Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," or the community Facebook group "Witches Seeking Witchcraft." 

Want to support the podcast and gain access to bonus features? Check out the show's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

Author Amy Blackthorn joins the show as a special guest! Amy discusses the magical properties of various herbs and oils, how to use essential oil blends for magic, create various potions and brews, how to smoke cleanse your home, and many, many other useful tips! In addition, Amy discusses her three (amazing) books which are perfect for any one wanting to learn how to use herbs, oils, and much, much more, for your magical practice. The books discussed are "Blackthorn's Botanical Magic: The Green Witch’s Guide to Essential Oils for Spellcraft, Ritual & Healing," "Blackthorn's Botanical Brews: Herbal Potions, Magical Teas, and Spirited Libations," and "Sacred Smoke: Clear Away Negative Energies and Purify Body, Mind, and Spirit." All books are currently published and available to order on Amazon. You can also find Amy on her personal website at http://amyblackthorn.com/ ; her botanical website at https://blackthornhoodooblends.com/ , her facebook at "Amy Blackthorn Author," her witchy meme page, "Witchcraft-Down & Dirty," or on her podcast, The Blackthorn Grove (https://anchor.fm/BlackthornGrove). You can find Ashley on Facebook at "Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," the community Facebook group at "Witches Seeking Witchcraft," Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), or Patreon (patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft). Thanks for listening! 

DISCLAIMER: This episode is intended ONLY for those over the legal adult age of 18+. The information provided in this episode is offered as an educational tool on various mind altering substances for ritualistic purposes.  This episode features Eric as he discusses various mind altering substances used in witchcraft practice today. This includes wine, incense, and flying ointment. Eric also gives a recipe for an easy-to-create flying ointment. You can find him on Instagram at @faeryangus or Tumblr at ioqayin.tumblr.com. Information on Faery Witchcraft can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/andersonfaery/ Link to article mentioned by Ashley of the sleeping boy and the Devil: https://yonder109372097.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/unawake-and-unsleeping-hypnagogic-prayer-and-invocation-in-witchcraft/?fbclid=IwAR2JOOoMRQt3i9bZ44aMJY2i5LiEqz4btDu7weeaCGWQs1jWqx4e6Udkf6E You can find Ashley on Twitter @SeekWitchcraft, Instagram @seekingwitchcraft, Facebook "Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," or the Community Facebook Group "Witches Seeking Witchcraft."  Want to help support the show and gain access to bonus material? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This episode features Gabby, an experienced ritualist, witch, and singer/songwriter who has years of experience weaving music into her rituals and magic. Join Ashley and Gabby as they discuss using your voice in witchcraft. Topics include recognizing the magical voice, manipulation of energy via the voice, and much more. Gabby also includes a plethora of examples of songs and chants to use in your own practice. 

Chants examples

SWEEPING CHANT

All that be ill be swept away, by birch and ash and sickled hay. Bound by willow, stung by thorn, tread the mill of the circle born

SPRING EQUINOX CHANT

The moon goes round the earth, the earth goes round the sun, 

when day and night are equal, the greening has begun

DARK MOON SCRYING CHANT

Dark the moon and dark the night, bring the gift of second sight. 

This circle cast chant can be spoken or sung.

CIRCLE CAST

By the Blade a Circle born, between the worlds a boundary formed. 

By the Powers raised herein, to Guard without and hold within, be this circle cast.

https://youtu.be/7vt8fCWIzPk

Barley Seeds / John Barleycorn Lament

https://youtu.be/U9Qujz46TJQ

You can find Gabby on her website, applegroveonline.com. She can also be tagged in the Witches Seeking Witchcraft Facebook group. You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This episode features an exciting interview with Jason Mankey! Jason is a Witch, channel manager at Patheos Pagan, eclectic and Gardnerian coven leader, and host of the podcast "Witches, Whisky & Wit." Jason has also authored several Pagan books, such as Transformative Witchcraft, The Witches Athame,  The Witches Altar, and his newest book, "Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule," which will be available to own on September 9th. Ashley and Jason talk about various topics such as what it's like to celebrate both Pagan and Monotheistic holidays (such as both Christmas and Yule), leading and adapting group rituals, working with different tradition energies, alcoholic drinks for the holidays, the Wheel of The Year, and... what to do when you need to use the bathroom in the middle of a ritual!  You can find Jason on Patheos on his blog "Raise the Horns," or on his website at www.panmankey.com/  You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Facebook at 'Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), or Patreon (patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft). 

This episode features a special guest, Angela Z. Angela talks about various topics in this episode, such as the influences of Aleister Crowley in Witchcraft, the difference between Low Magic and High Magic, what witches who practice Wicca would find useful from Crowley, and introductory information on Thelema and the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.; more information can be found at https://oto-usa.org/). You can find Angela on Twitter at @Witchyspice. You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This Season 2 finale is an uncensored, unedited, Witches & Wine-type episode, featuring two special co-hosts, Justin and Tianna! Topics discussed in this episode include: Wicca isn't ancient; the devil in witchcraft; variation with different traditions; types of witchcraft/magic (how witchcraft differs in other countries); magic and pop culture; the witchy westhetic; coven leader variations and generational issues (millennial coven leaders vs boomers); do you have to be female to really be a witch; coming from a bloodline of witches; do you have to be Wiccan to be a Witch; the "Rule of 3"; Gardnerian worship; and Witchcraft as a Cult. 

You can find Justin on Instagram at @azaizall and @hoof_and_horn_photography
You can find Tianna on Instagram at @thechristianandthewitch or @storybookapothocary or on Youtibe at Storybook Apothocary
You can find Ashley on Facebook at "Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," Twitter at @SeekWitchcraft, Instagram at @SeekingWitchcraft, or at her Facebook group named "Witches Seeking Witchcraft." 

Want to support the show? You can do so at anchor.fm/seekingwitchcraft, or https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This episode features Ashley and special guests, Gardnerian High Priest and Priestess Sassafras and AuraLea as they discuss what life as witch is like while living both in and out of the broom closest. Sassafras discusses his life as a male witch, and everyone gives their opinion on the witchy aesthetic. You can now follow Seeking Witchcraft on Facebook (Seeking Witchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), and Twitter (@seekwitchcraft). Happy Samhain, witches!

This episode features special guest Azaizall as he discusses everything and anything about incense, including how to make your own blend! You can find Azaizall on his podcast (Feast of Torches), Instagram (@azaizall); (@feast_of_torches_podcast), or as a moderator on the "Witches Seeking Witchcraft" Facebook group. You can also access the British Traditional Wicca Discord server at this link (https://discord.com/invite/BwXfuYw). You can find Ashley on Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Facebook (www.facebook.com/seekingwitchcraft), or on the "Witches Seeking Witchcraft" Facebook group.  Want to support the show and gain access to community events and special features? You can do so on Patreon at www.patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This is the final episode of the Astrology mini-series, hosted by both Tianna and Ashley. This episode covers how to work with and perform magic that corresponds with the moon phases, sun phases, and the planets.  You can find Tianna on Youtube  (youtube.com/storybookapothecary), Instagram (@storybookbeauty), or on her new podcast, The Christian & the Witch. (https://anchor.fm/christianwitch/) You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Facebook (Seeking Witchcraft Podcast), or Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft). You can also join the new community Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/witchesseekingwitchcraft/

This episode covers how to cast a circle, how to help get yourself into the witchy mindset, and how to dispose of spell materials. Follow Seeking Witchcraft on social media to for witchy memes and info on how to enter the future listener giveaweay. You can also leave a voice message at anchor.fm/seekingwitchcraft

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Thanks for listening and have a Happy New (witchy) Year!

• The one of several Arnemancy episodes about magic and tech: Science and Magic with Tres Henry https://arnemancy.com/articles/podcast/science-and-magic-with-tres-henry/
• Virtual Reality Mystery School: https://vrmystery.school/
• Article about Medusa AR at Victoria Albert Museum: https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/tin-drum-explores-art-with-medusa-project/
• Technically Human podcast about ethics and tech, but touches on a lot of humanistic tropics: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2RtZG9uaWcvZmVlZC54bWw?ep=14

• "A Guided Meditation" - S2E1
• "Cleansing, Charging, Consecrations, & Grounding with Angela Z" - S3E7
• "Is Intention Really Everything?" - S3E13

• Gardnerian
• Alexandrian
• Central Valley Wicca
• Minoan Brotherhood/Sisterhood & the Cult of Rhea
• New York Wicca
• Traditionalist Gwyddoniaid (Welsh)
• Dianic (McFarland & Z. Budapest's branches)
  • templeofdiana.org
  • https://mcfarlanddianic.org/
  • https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-dianic-wicca-2562908
• Horsa
• Blue Star
  • https://bluestarfoundation.org/
• ATR's (Santaría, Hoodoo, Voodoo)
• Magical Lodges (OTO, Golden Dawn)
  • https://oto-usa.org/
• Magic Schools
  • Witch School (Corellian)
  • Quaria
  • Jason Miller
  • Blackthorne School
• Eclectic Traditions (Assembly of the Sacred Wheel)
• Reclaiming
  • https://reclaimingcollective.wordpress.com/
• Black Forest Clan
• Blackrose 
  • https://www.modernwitchuniversity.com/black-rose-witchcraft/
• Temple of Witchcraft
  • https://templeofwitchcraft.org/
• Faery Seership
  • https://orionfoxwood.com/faery-seership-apprenticeship.html
• Feri Tradition
  • https://anderson-faery.org/seekers/

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• https://www.tiktok.com/@irisanya.moon