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As promised, we have a follow up to our black and white magic episode, all about defensive magic and what your options are if you have negative energy hanging around or think you may have been hexed.

I'm chatting today with Jezmina and Paulina about their new book, Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling!

In Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling, Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele share the knowledge and personal experiences of being raised to be fortune-tellers. They share divination methods, tools, and techniques that have been created, adapted, or popularized by the Roma, including card reading, palmistry, dream divination, and tea-leaf and coffee reading. They share exercises to strengthen your intuition and discover your natural gifts, and explain how divination helps with shadow work, blockages, and self-awareness.

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Today's chat is all about healing with medical intuitive Abigail White of Breath of Life. We chat all about the intersection of modern medicine and energetic medicine and how you can harness that energetic power to help heal yourself from a variety of illnesses. TW at 28:40 for chronic and terminal illness and a discussion on theories around how it happens and what comes next. It's not an easy topic or talk, but we're open to connecting more and chatting about your thoughts on the subject. Find Abigail: Instagram TikTok

I’m joined today by author Kimberly Sherman-Cook to chat all about working with the dark moon, including shadow work and dark deities. We chat about doing the hard personal work, working through trauma, finding community, and even including your kids in the craft.

Heather Lynne is back to talk about her experience with the Fae, being a Fairy Witch, and how to interact with Fae energy. Including how to incorporate your kids into the fun!

Today’s episode is all about creating your own spell from start to finish to best suit your magical practice. Find our spells on patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34650053&fan_landing=true

Green witchcraft! Everyone's favorite topic. I'm joined today by the authors and illustrators of the book The Green Witch’s Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers, Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano. We chat all about using green witchery in your magical practice to bring more love and contentment into your life, including what types of rituals and recipes you'll find in this beautiful book.

Find more about 2 Green Witches on Instagram.

Today's episode is fun chat with Assata of Cottagecore Rising. We're talking about ancestors and daily practice, making space at the table for BIPOC and LGBTQ witches, parenting while being a witch, closed practices, and more! (I’m losing my voice a little in this episode, sorry!)

Today I'm joined by Wendy Mata Houseman, Bruja Curandera by Lineage and Initiated Shaman, founder of Bruja Power Botanica! We chat all about her journey as a hereditary practitioner and huge life change to sharing her practice with the world full time. From mindset work, training, witch travel and ceremonies, and more, we cover a lot!

I'm chatting today with channeler and psychic teacher, Jenny Zakrzewski. We talk all about the clairs, psychic soul gifts, find your purpose, awakening your spiritual self in a grounded way, starseeds, daily practice, and more!

Find Jenny:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starseedacademyofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starseedacademy/

Today’s chat is about curses - how to tell if you’re cursed, some simple curses, and of course, how to break a curse if you have been attacked.

Join us for a chat today about our stories of telling people we're witches, as well as some tips and tricks for telling the people in your life that you practice witchcraft. Featuring guest co-host, Becca the Stitching Witch.

I'm joined today by a favorite author of mine, Denise Alvarado, to chat about her newest work: The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire.

The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire is the first practical guide to New Orleans-style magic inspired by the life and traditions of Marie Laveau—the eternal and enduring Queen of New Orleans Voodoo. This is a working grimoire, or spell book, created for the modern witch and Conjure worker that provides formulas and recipes for solving the problems of daily living and enhancing quality of life using the Laveau Voodoo tradition.

We have such a great chat about Louisiana Voodoo and the misconceptions surrounding this spiritual practice, learning voodoo traditions for beginners, and of course, details about Marie Laveau and her life.

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Book Website: laveauvoodoogrimoire.com Author Website: denisealvarado.com Educational Website: crossroadsuniversity.com All Things Denise: creolemoon.com Instagram: @creole_moon, @AuthorDeniseAlvarado X: @voodoomuse1, @crossroadsu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creolemoonpublications

Denise Alvarado is a bestselling author and artist whose work is inspired by magick, mystery, and the gothic aesthetic. She has written over twenty books and created many works of art that have captivated audiences around the world. A New Orleans born, native Creole raised in the unique culture of New Orleans, Louisiana, Alvarado has studied indigenous healing traditions from a personal and academic perspective for over five decades. Alvarado is an independent researcher and member of the American Anthropological Association, the Association of Indigenous Anthropologists, and the Association of Latina/o & Latinx Anthropologists. Find more here: https://www.denisealvarado.com/about

Curious about graveyards and the kind of magical workings you can do there? Or what you’re supposed to do with graveyard dirt? Find out in today’s episode!

Today I'm joined by Heather Lynne again, The Wild Woodland Witch. This time, we're talk about folk magic. Mainly, what the heck it is and how you can start your own folk magic practice.

Today’s episode is all about the idea of black and white magick and the morality of jinxing, hexing, cursing, and crossing. We have very different thoughts about this!

There are a lot of great pagan paths you can follow in your witchcraft practice if you so choose. Find out about some of the most common ones today and see if any spark your interest.

I'm joined today by author and herbalist Jane Barlow Christensen to chat about herbalism and using common plants in your healing journey.

Simple Steps to Make Your Plants into Your Own Herbal Apothecary with full color pictures. Be Your Own Shaman by Jane Barlow Christensen and Brian Christensen features 101 plants with healing properties. The plants can be found worldwide, and many can be cultivated in your very own garden. Specific health conditions and their healing plants are included with preparation methods.

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About the Authors

Jane Barlow Christensen is an herbalist who owns and runs Barlow Herbal Specialties. Jane loves everything natural, holistic, wellness, fitness, and nutrition oriented. She believes it is our right as humans to be vibrantly healthy, that if given the right tools our body knows how to heal, and that each of us is responsible for ourselves and the love, joy, and spiritual and physical health we experience. Jane grew up in rural Idaho as the second of fourteen kids. She has two grown sons and two grandchildren. She lives in Salt Lake City and enjoys hiking all over the mountains of Utah.

 

Brian R. Christensen is Jane’s younger son and has worked with her professionally for eight years. He has spent hundreds of hours wildcrafting plants in the US Mountain West, notably Lomatium. Brian has a deep love and wisdom for herbs and healing plants. He loves to be with his dog and fiancée in nature, watch football, lift weights, play guitar, and cook up delicious food in the kitchen. Brian was born in a military hospital in Fort Campbell, KY, has lived in Germany and in Northern and Southern California, and currently resides in beautiful Salt Lake City.

Join us for a chat about wands and crafting items for online witchy shops - featuring Amanda and Eddy from Midnight Apothecary. Find them at midnight-apothecary.com!

Happy Mabon, witches! Today’s episode is all about this next holiday on the Wheel of the Year, the second harvest fest and pagan thanksgiving. We’re chatting about correspondences, ancient sites, deities, ways to celebrate and more.

I'm joined today by author and poet Amanda Lovelace to chat about their newest work, Make Your Own Magic. We have such a fun talk about beginner magic, re-finding yourself as an advanced practitioner, the importance of journaling and simple daily practices, and more!

Find Amanda:

Website: https://amandalovelace.com/ Instagram: @ladybookmad Threads: @ladybookmad Facebook: @poetessamandalovelace Tiktok: @ladybookmad

Drawing from amanda’s years of practical experience, this interactive beginner’s guide shows that magic doesn’t have to be fancy, time-consuming, or one-size-fits-all. MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC introduces the tenets of witchcraft so that you can develop your own practice and relationship with magic in whatever way works for you. With simple explanations, twenty all-new inspiring poems, words of encouragement, magical journaling prompts, and more, this book sweeps away the gatekeeping and offers you the tools needed to begin building a strong, long-lasting practice focused on self-love. 

 

amanda lovelace (she/they) is the author of several bestselling poetry titles, including her celebrated “women are some kind of magic” series as well as her “you are your own fairy tale” trilogy. they are also the co-creator of the believe in your own magic oracle deck & the cozy witch tarot deck, & they are now the author of their very first witchcraft book, make your own magic. when she isn’t reading, writing, or drinking a much-needed cup of coffee, you can find her casting spells from her home in a (very) small town on the jersey shore, where she resides with her poet-spouse & their three cats.

Join us for a chat about Samhain, the next sabbat coming up this weekend. Tara is back and we talk about the history and traditions of the holiday, along with the correspondences and how to celebrate. We also discuss the pagan origins of jack-o-lanterns, trick or treating, and the costumes that are associated with Halloween.

Lacking in green space? Most people live in a city environment, so today I’m talking about making that urban setting work for you in your witchcraft practice, along with some tips and ideas for incorporating tech into your witchy day.

A little break this week!

The mundane safety may not be the most fun topic, but the fact is that most danger in witchcraft comes from unsafe practices around crystal, herbs, and oils. We’re covering all these safety tips today, but also going over magical safety like protections and warding.

Join us today to chat all about the next sabbat on the wheel of the year - Lammas! We’ll talk all about what it is and how you can celebrate. Interested in our Patreon? Find it here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34650053&fan_landing=true

Today’s episode is about burnout and magical slumps. It’s normal to feel disconnected sometimes, so we’re chatting about why this might happen, how to get energized again, and even about how to magically spring clean (which is how I get out of slumps.)

All about the energies and magic of December plus a few December holidays to highlight.

• Correspondences:
• Crystals: turquoise, onyx, bloodstone, blue topaz 
• Animals: elk, horse, stag, reindeer 
• Flowers: Narcissis 
• Deities: Jupiter, Artemis, Rhiannon, Thor
• The sun is in Sagittarius until December 22. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign.
• Moon Phases
• December 1: new moon in Sagittarius
• December 8: second quarter moon in Pisces
• December 15: full moon in Gemini
• December 22: fourth quarter moon in Libra
• December 30: new moon in Capricorn
• December Ancient Holidays:
• Saturnalia (December 17-23) - a major Roman festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture and time.
• Brumalia (December 24 - December 25) - a Roman festival celebrating the winter solstice, overlapping with Saturnalia. The festival honored Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry, and involved feasting and drinking. It was a celebration of the lengthening days and the return of the sun.
• Sol Invictus (December 25) - Sol Invictus, or the "Unconquered Sun," was a festival dedicated to the sun god Sol. Celebrated on December 25th, this festival marked the rebirth of the sun as the days began to lengthen. It was a significant holiday in the Roman Empire and is thought to have influenced the choice of December 25th for Christmas.
• Kalikai (December 15 - January 15) - Kalikai was an ancient festival celebrated in the Middle East, including parts of Mesopotamia and Anatolia. The festival was associated with the rebirth of the sun and the end of the darkest period of the year. It involved celebrations, feasting, and offerings to gods and deities associated with the sun and fertility.
• Feast of the Nativity of Mithras (December 25) - Mithras was a deity from the Persian tradition who was adopted into Roman religion. His birthday was celebrated on December 25. The festival of Mithras celebrated the birth of the god of light and truth. It was part of a broader Mithraic tradition that was influential in the Roman Empire and shared themes with other December festivals.
• Wild Hunt (December) - In Norse mythology, the Wild Hunt was associated with the Yule season and was believed to be a ghostly procession led by a god or spirit.
• December Modern Holidays:
• Yule (December 21) - Yule, or the Winter Solstice, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It is a celebration of the rebirth of the sun and the gradual return of longer daylight hours.
• Dongzhi Festival (December 21 or 22) - The Dongzhi Festival, or Winter Solstice Festival, is celebrated in China and other East Asian countries.
• Christmas (December 25) - Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays worldwide, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is observed by Christians and also celebrated by many non-Christians.
• Hanukkah (Dates Vary) - December 25 - Jan 2 this year - Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that typically falls in December, though its exact dates vary each year according to the Hebrew calendar.
• Kwanzaa (December 26 - January 1) - Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African-American culture and heritage, founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga.
• Omisoka (December 31) - the Japanese New Year’s Eve celebration, marking the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one. 
• New Year’s Eve (December 31)

We had so much to say about books that we needed to split it into two episodes. Today’s topic is all about those intermediate to advanced books that focus solely on a specific area of practice or pertain to a specific type of witch. Tune in to hear all we have to say on even more witchy books!

Today’s chat is all about the use of charms, amulets, and talismans. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences between the three. Listen in to find out how you can find, cleanse, and consecrate your own charm, amulet, or talisman.

Settle in for this long episode featuring Fawna from the Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft podcast! We have a lot to say on the topic of so-called ‘advanced’ witchcraft. What does that mean? How do you ‘level up’ your practice if you’re no longer a beginner? Is such a thing possible?

Today I'm joined by author Kris Spisak to chat all about her newest (and fifth!) book, Becoming Baba Yaga.

Becoming Baba Yaga (https://redwheelweiser.com/book/becoming-baba-yaga-9781642970517/) is an in depth look at the Baba Yaga mythos and history through Slavic folklore. The book is filled with historical and cultural context and analyses, and is a comprehensive resource for anyone hoping to learn more about this ambiguous character and how her multifaceted presence still ripples through the present day. 

Spisak explores Baba Yaga’s connection to nature as an Earth goddess and as an herbalist. She also delves into the Shadow Self and Baba Yaga’s aspect as a trickster and places her in a modern context as not merely a witch of the woods but also as an archetype and force for finding your own path.

  

Find Kris:

https://kris-spisak.com/ 

https://kris-spisak.com/becoming-baba-yaga/

 https://www.instagram.com/kris.spisak/

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Kris Spisak earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the College of William and Mary, her master of liberal arts from the University of Richmond, and did further graduate work in fiction through the University of Iowa. She taught college writing courses at schools including Virginia Commonwealth University before stepping away from the classroom to pursue her own writing work. Kris has been spotlighted in Writer’s Digest and HuffPost for her work as an editor and author dedicated to helping other writers. She is the author of The Baba Yaga Mask (a novel) and Get a Grip on Your Grammar. Kris fully believes that well-written words and well-told stories have always changed the world and that they will continue to. She can’t wait to tell you her next story.

Today’s chat is about glamour magic and the ways you can use it in your daily witchcraft practice.

Today’s episode is all about the different moon phases and how to structure your magical practice around them. We also discuss using the full moons of each month for goal setting purposes. Do you use the moon in your practice?

Happy almost new year! Today I'm wrapping up season 2 of Witch Wednesdays with a chat about what happened in 2021 and a look at what's to come in 2022. Links mentioned:

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Sara is back for the part 2 we promised! She answers some follow up questions about the energy of the sabbats and then we dive into the topic of including children in celebrating the natural cycles and teaching them the magic of the world around them.

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All about Beltane, also known as May Day! Join us as we discuss the next upcoming sabbat on the Wheel of the Year. Learn about what it is and what it celebrates as well as the traditional correspondences and how you can celebrate in your own life.

Chatting all about tarot today with Natalie Labriola, author of Tarot - Timeless Secrets of the Ancient Mirror.

Who is the Hermit? And the High Priestess? What is the Fool’s Journey? How does tarot reveal your place in the Wheel of Fortune? Can a deck of cards really help you understand who you are? 

In this dense little book, packed with antique illustrations and worked examples, author Natalie Labriola reveals the ancient magic of the tarot, introducing us to the colorful characters and eternal principles whose placement in a spread of cards can mirror our everyday lives.

Find Natalie:

Book: Tarot - Timeless Secrets of the Ancient Mirror with Natalie Labriola - https://redwheelweiser.com/book/tarot-9781952178474/

Website: www.talis.studio

Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalielabriola

Natalie Labriola is an artist, astrologer, tarot practitioner, and founder of Talis Studio. She holds an MFA in sculpture from Bard College, and she lives in Los Angeles, California.

 

I'm joined today by leadership coach Ellen Gilbert to chat all about working with your inner critic, setting boundaries, time management, working with your menstrual cycle and blood rituals, moon groups, and more!

Find more from Ellen: Ellengilbert.com/nourished-leaders

Today I'm joined by longtime listener and patron, Sarah, and we're chatting about so many fun topics but mainly the use of pottery in witchcraft and the intersection of art and practicing magic while living in the South (after leaving a Christian background).

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The next sabbat on the Wheel of the Year is coming up - Samhain! Let’s chat about the history of this Celtic celebration and how you can observe it this year in your witchcraft practice.

We have a fast 100 tips today for lazy witches! Try any one of these to incorporate quick witchcraft into your daily life. Follow us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34650053&fan_landing=true

I'm joined today by author Danielle Dulsky and we're chatting about her latest book, The Holy Wild Grimoire. We also chat about journaling and the importance of words, the five elements, the use of the Bible in witchcraft, creating your life story and learning about your important moments, and what that means for your witchcraft practice. And more!

Today I'm joined by Crow Moon to chat about his journey to finding Wicca later in life. It's never too late to embrace a new path and learn new things in your witchcraft practice. We also talk about books, Reiki, yoga, sabbats, earthing, and more!

So many things to cover today! Hard vs soft polytheism, fearing deities, how to contact deities, offerings and more.

Today I'm joined by Ivy the Occultist to chat about chaos magick. We cover her story in joining the occult community, diving into chaos magick, embracing new things and change, creating a YouTube channel, creating and releasing servitors, and more!

Today’s chat is about witchcraft within a coven setting - why you may or may not want to join one, how to decide, and red flags to watch out for as you’re looking for a coven to join.

There's no way we can cover all of Norse paganism in one episode, but we're at least getting started. Justin is here to chat about his journey to Norse paganism and how you can get started in the practice if you're interested in this popular path.

Witch Blood Rising is a celebration of the ways that witchcraft has stubbornly kept itself alive in Western culture—and a call to action for all seekers who yearn for a witch’s life.

Growing up in an endless sea of California suburbs, where sacred groves and wise women only existed in movies, Asa West spent her childhood chasing visions she didn’t understand. When she found a guide to witchcraft in a tiny bookshop, she knew she’d found her calling—despite a patriarchal society’s efforts to keep her away from a life of mysticism.

But it’s not easy to awaken your witch blood in a culture that laughs at magic and renders women powerless. Although the market abounds with practical guides to witchcraft, it’s harder to find books that chronicle the art of living a witch’s life. Asa West uses her almost thirty years of magical practice to bring warmth, humor, and insight to a spiritual path that's at once immeasurably ancient and continually reborn. She explores all the ways that witchcraft rises up from the blood of its devotees and through subjects like the online herbalism industry, Marvel movies, witch-hunting manuals, bee priestesses, and tarot.

Witch Blood Rising is a celebration of the ways that witchcraft has stubbornly kept itself alive in Western culture—and a call to action for all seekers who yearn for a witch’s life.

Asa West is the author of The Witch’s Kin and Five Principles of Green Witchcraft, and her work has appeared in The Offing, Joyland, Gods&Radicals, and other publications. She holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and has been covering feminism and media since 2007 under the name Julia Glassman. As a journalist for The Mary Sue and other outlets, she covers everything from Marvel movies to folk horror—and, of course, all things witchy. You can find her online at www.asawestauthor.com  and The Red Tail Witch (https://linktr.ee/theredtailwitch).

I'm joined today by the Divine Mommy, Jamie Day, to chat all about cyclical awareness. We chat about moon cycles, seasonal cycles, menstrual cycles, and feminine archetypes, and how to understand and connect with these cycles for greater personal empowerment and deeper connection to the spiritual self.

I’ve also included a video here for an upcoming Chakra Activation Workshop that Jamie is starting online in September. As a special offer, if any listeners would like to sign up, Jamie is offering $111 off of the $444 price, making it $333. DM @divine.mommy on Instagram the word ‘Witch’ to get the discount.

Find more from Jamie: https://linktr.ee/divinemommy1

Jamie Day, MS, MFT, RDT is the Creator of the Divine Mommy Movement, Author of the Soul-To-Sisterhood book, and a Registered Drama Therapist. Currently, Jamie facilitates many online and in-person groups for women that focus on empowerment, transformation, Sisterhood, and magick. She also works individually with clients marrying her psychotherapy background with the potent and powerful work of the Divine Feminine and the Sacred Masculine.

Today's episode is a chat with the Skeptical Shaman, Rachel White. We cover a lot and have a ton of fun doing it! Skeptical shamanism, the blend of spiritual with science and technology, spotting scams and cults, tarot and intuition, flower essences and herbalism, and more.

What is chaos magic? Answering that today, along with the 6 principles of chaos magic and a little on servitors.

Today’s chat with a co-host is all about the fire element and how to connect with it in your witchcraft.

Kalem is back today to talk about yet another form of divination - crystal balls. An iconic image of psychic readers, but possibly the least used. We're chatting about crystal ball history, materials, interpretations, and more!

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Today I'm chatting with yogi and witch, Dr. Tara Salay, and we cover so much about the intersection of yoga and witchcraft. From chakras and meditation to yoga history and healing the mind and body, there's so many ways to practice yoga in order to further connect with your witchcraft practice.

I’m joined today by Theodora Pendragon, licensed professional counselor and author of Taking the Flight Out of the Broom Closet. We chat about the book, witchcraft and therapy, finding witch community and acceptance, and much more!

Today’s episode is all about cauldrons and how you can use one in your witchcraft practice. Do you have a cauldron?

Today we’re giving you an introduction the the pagan holidays and the concept of the Wheel of the Year. The first holiday this year is Imbolc. We’ll be telling you all about what it is, what’s associated with it, and how you can celebrate.

Our final sabbat related episode for 2020 is here and it’s all about Yule! It’s very similar to Christmas so this episode may sound very familiar. Find more about sabbat boxes here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34650053&fan_landing=true

You’ve heard from Julia on the podcast before when we had a chat all about Witchcraft Cocktails, but today we’re covering a new topic: moon magic! Julia has a new book out titled The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Moon Magick. We cover the impact the moon has on our world, connecting with the moon in your practice and within your own life, simple spells and tips for beginners, and more!

Find Julia:

https://witchcraftcocktails.com

https://juliahalinahadas.com

Today I'm joined by S.M. Harlow to chat all about her new book, A Tea Witch's Grimoire, and the many uses of tea in witchcraft. We talk all about her history with tea and the making of the book, plus tea tips for beginners, making it a part of your cozy mundane day, and more!

Find S.M. Harlow:

Blog - www.theteawitchblog.com

Instagram/Thread - @the_tea_witch_blog

Twitter - @theteawitchblog

Tiktok - @the_tea_witch_blog

Deity work can be confusing so we’re starting a whole series on the possible pagan paths you can choose. First up, the Wiccan deities!

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Gabrielle of Agua Astrology about her pretty wild journey to becoming a professional intuitive astrologer. We also talk about the process and results of the recent life path and birth chart readings she did for me!

Today I'm chatting all about the magic and witchcraft of March, including the energies, correspondences, astrological happenings, and holidays. How will you be incorporating the month into your witchcraft practice?

Today’s episode covers all things knot magic, including the history of wind knots and witch’s ladders, plus how you can use this magic in your own practice.

Today I’m joined by author Julia Halina Hadas to chat about witchcraft cocktails, moon mixology, manifesting through astrology, energy alignment, ancestor offerings, and so much more!

This episode started as an episode on runes but quickly evolved into a chat on all things witchcraft in an ever changing practice - swamp magic, working with Hecate, sun magic, green witchcraft with kids, and more! Justin is back in this episode to chat all about the updates to his practice lately.

Happy New Year! Welcome to Witch Wednesdays! Join us every Wednesday morning for all things witch and witchcraft. In this first episode, we’re introducing ourselves and this podcast so you can get an idea about what you’re getting yourself into this year.

Bones get a negative or scary reputation, but they don't have to. They're actually a very common tool used culturally around the world and within various witchcraft practices. Today, we'll chat about bone history and energy, using bones, finding and cleaning bones, and more. Featuring Heather Lynne, The Wild Woodland Witch!

Today I'm joined by special guest Sam 'Bo' Thompson, author of Metal Never Lies, to chat all about metal magic. We're constantly surrounded by metal, which played a huge roll in our ancestors' lives, but it's something we've lost touch with over the years. Learn all about how to connect to metal again in your magical practice. Stay tuned to the end for a special surprise!

I'm joined today by Siri Vincent Pluoff to chat about their newest book, Queering the Runes.

Queering the Runes by Siri Vincent Pluoff is a love letter to the runes, the gods, and the people who follow the Nordic path. The author presents an alternative approach to the runes, one that creates a gentle container for those who want to follow this heathen path. Pluoff presents the traditional meanings of the runes, then helps the reader to queer the runes in their own way. Included is the lore associated with each rune, exercises, to apply them to modern life, activities to engage with the rune (layouts, castings, and galdr), and how to use the runes for divination. Queering the Runes seeks to blow open perceptions of the runes. Exploring them as active, living symbols available to all, as well as the inherent connection with ancestral magic that comes with rune work. 

Siri Vincent Pluoff has been a practicing witch for nearly twenty years and has been reading tarot and runes professionally for six. They are also the brain behind the radical heathenry podcast, The Heathen's Journey, adapted from their column of the same name at Little Red Tarot.

Websites: sirivincentplouff.com; lore-books.com

Instagrams: @siri.vincent.plouff, @lore.books.mn

TikTok: @SiriVPlouff

In this episode, learn all about reversing a spell - why you might want to and some different ways to do it, as well as some advice on spells to always keep the remnants for.

I'm joined today by Tenae Stewart, also known as The Witch of Lupine Hollow! We chat about astrology, daily rituals, being a full time witch, and more.

All about the energies and magic of November plus a few November holidays to highlight.

• Correspondences:
• Crystals: citrine, cat’s eye, topaz
• Animals: snake, eel, goose, raccoon 
• Flower: chrysanthemum 
• Deities: Pluto, Anubis, Kali, Inanna
• The sun is in Scorpio until November 22. Scorpio is a fixed water sign.
• Moon Phases
• November 1: new moon in Scorpio
• November 9: second quarter moon in Aquarius
• November 15: full moon in Taurus
• November 22: fourth quarter moon in Virgo
• November Ancient Holidays:
• The Festival of Ceres (November 1): held in early November, was dedicated to Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility.
• The Roman Festival of Compitalia: a festival held in November dedicated to the Lares, the spirits of the ancestors and guardians of the home and fields.The Festival of the Dead (Nebra): celebrated by the Gauls and other Celtic tribes in late October or early November, dedicated to honoring deceased ancestors and included rituals and feasts to ensure the protection and favor of the spirits of the dead.
• The Feast of Neptunalia (Early November): a festival dedicated to Neptune, the Roman god of the sea and water. It was celebrated in early November.
• The Festival of Saturnalia: a major Roman festival held in mid-November to honor Saturn, the god of agriculture and time. Although Saturnalia was primarily celebrated in December, its influence and some of its preparations began in November. The festival involved feasting, gift-giving, and role reversals, reflecting themes of liberation and abundance.
• Modern Holidays:
• All Saints' Day (November 1): a Christian holiday dedicated to honoring all saints, known and unknown. It follows All Hallows' Eve (Halloween) and is observed by many Christian denominations.
• All Souls' Day (November 2): a day set aside to honor and pray for the souls of deceased loved ones who are believed to be in purgatory.
• Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (November 1-2): a Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones and celebrates their lives. It overlaps with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
• Veterans Day (November 11): a U.S. holiday that honors military veterans who have served in the armed forces.
• Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November): a major American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, focusing on giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

Join us today for a quick chat about a more traditional method of circle casting called hallowing a compass, and how you can use that space to journey to the spirit realm. A little more advanced but a great practice to try on Samhain! Questions? Find us on patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34650053&fan_landing=true

Today's episode features author Jamie Della and we're chatting about her newest book, A Box of Magick. Jamie is a priestess, healer, Xicana witch, and creativity mentor. She is the author of nine books! Her most recent work is an invitation to explore the world of Magickal life, personal growth, and empowerment. Jamie shares her experiences of receiving a literal box of Magick on her doorstep from her mentor, Connie DeMasters, who had passed away fifteen years prior. The box contained 23 pounds of Connie’s rituals, hymns, spells, charts, astrology, and more, which inspired Jamie to share her teachings with a wider audience.The book includes insights on recognizing magickal lessons, universal messages, and helpful signs that exist all around us, all the time—from cycles of the sun, moon, and planets to ritual herbalism. Jamie shares rituals that help us face and integrate the shadow self and stand with a sword of personal truth held ready. She teaches how to foster a relationship with the consciousness of crystals, herbs, living creatures, and elemental spirits, as well as our own stories. Find more from Jamie: www.jamiedella.com

This season, we’re giving you a little more history on the sabbats. First up, Imbolc!

Chatting today about so many topics with author Raven Digitalis, including navigating the world as an empath and his latest work of fiction, Black Magick.

Darkness is interpretive. It’s in our nature to explore the shadows. Through the 13 stories presented in Black Magick, the reader is transported into mysterious settings that blur the line between fiction and reality. Renowned writers have contributed their expert tales to this collection, including Storm Constantine, Tracy Cross, and even Edgar Allan Poe. Each story uniquely integrates occultism and magick, deepening the mysteries of the shadow. By acknowledging darkness through the written medium, we can better come to terms with the darkness within ourselves. And when we explore the darker aspects of life, we more accurately come to know what it means to be human.

Find Raven:

Website: www.ravendigitalis.com

Black Magick: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Raven-Digitalis/author/B001JS9TBI?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ravendigitalis 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravendigitalis

Originally trained in Georgian Witchcraft, Raven Digitalis has been an earth-based practitioner since 1999, a Priest since 2003, a Freemason since 2012, and an empath all of his life. He holds a degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Montana, co-operated a nonprofit Pagan Temple for 16 years, and is also a professional Tarot reader, DJ, card-carrying magician, and animal rights advocate. He lives in Missoula, MT.

Join us today for an overview of the use of herbs in witchcraft. We also share our favorites and most useful herbs in our own practices.

The first Mercury retrograde is coming up at the end of this month so we wanted you to be prepared and explain all about it, as well as the retrograde of all the other planets.

A quick update to let you know that Beltane boxes and other items are on sale at witchwednesdays.com! And also to let you know that Tara is stepping back from her co-hosting duties.

A revolutionary take on hedge witchery that focuses on what it means to reconnect with the sacred hedge in a modern world, Celtic Hedge Witchery—A Modern Approach teaches the ways, ideas, and methods of the hedgerow, so they become accessible even to those who cannot visit the physical locations themselves. Delving into secret liminal spaces, Morris expands the knowledge and understanding of what it means to truly embody the witchcraft life. She connects readers to the wildcrafting elements of plants and natural remedies, realigning the soul to the vibrations of the spiritual ecosystem to reconnect with the Earth and all her spirits. In a time when modernity, technology, and disconnection from the land has caused so many of us to feel lost and disheartened, Morris helps foster our kinship with the land.

Weaving together Morris’s personal witchcraft gnosis, Celtic Hedge Witchery focuses on embracing the shadows within ourselves as a reflection of sacred spaces. Morris offers a revolutionary take on what it means to be a hedge witch in the modern era and empowers us to “come home” to both the Earth and to ourselves. 

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Looking for gift ideas for the witch in your life? Or even ideas to add to your own wish list? We’ve got you covered today to get ready for the holiday season!

Today I’m answering your questions! These come from the survey and from Instagram. Some topics covered: Why do we give offerings? How often is necessary? Can you use Wiccan spells if you’re not Wiccan? Getting past the fear of judgment when sharing your practice? Plus my views on spirits and tips for practicing in the broom closet. Leave your additional questions at witchwednesdays.com or in the Spotify poll.

I'm joined today by the Practical Mystic, Nicole Frolick. We chat all about healing, reclaiming lost parts of your soul, connecting with your inner child, plant medicine, and more! Including different forms of meditation and daily practices.

TW: Nicole briefly discusses her experience with SA as a minor and healing as a part of her journey. It’s a gentle and not detailed discussion but may be triggering for some. You’ll hear a tone to be able to skip the segment.

Nicole Frolick is a practical mystic, experienced in intuitive life coaching, inner child healing, and the reclamation of one’s Secret Self, a process that uncovers the hidden and yet most valuable strengths, talents, and untapped purpose of the soul. She is also the host of "Enlighten Up", a weekly podcast.With over 25 years of experience in the realm of healing the mind, body, and soul connections, Nicole acts as a Surrogate Siren who co-captains one's soul through a deep psychic descent into the unchartered waters of the unconscious mind. You can find her on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. 

We’ve always offered a ton of books on witchcraft to check so today we’re going digital and giving you some of our favorite witchy resources in the form of YouTubers, websites, and Instagrammers.

Although very similar, dream work and astral travel are two different methods of reaching the subconscious and unconscious mind. This episode will explain the differences between the two and why you might want to incorporate them into your practice.

Wondering how witchcraft can relate to your travels? Today's chat with Debbi Kay Travel should help you clarify where to go and what to consider if you want to take your practice on the move.

Thank you so much for following along in 2022! More to come next year!

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The next sabbat is almost here, and it’s one of the most widely celebrated - Beltane! Join us for a chat today all about this fire festival and how to celebrate it.

I'm joined today by Sara to chat all about Celtic holidays, including the Lughnasadh season, connecting with the seasons and energies of the Earth, trusting your intuition to find and forge your own path in your witchcraft and spiritual journey, and more!

Be sure to leave your questions for part 2.

Find Sara:

https://www.instagram.com/aranelsara/

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Today's chat is with California-based sea and water witch, Janele. We're talking all about using the ocean and water in general in your witchcraft practice, including what that means for emotional work.

The next sabbat is almost here - Samhain! A holiday we both love to celebrate. Our episode today is all about this holiday and how you can celebrate.

Today I'm joined by Kamden Cornell to chat about their newest book: The Tameless Path: Unleashing the Power of Invasive Plants in Witchcraft. There's so much you can do with the "weeds" in your area, don't dismiss them! They're so useful in your witchcraft practice. We also chat about classes, sourcing items, making oils and potions, and more!

Find Kamden:

Website: Heart & Vine Apothecary Instagram: @heart_n_vine_apothecary

Book: https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/thetamelesspath

An apothecarist and wortcunner, Kamden S. Cornell has an avid love for plants of all kinds. As a bioregional animist and folk witch, they specialize in using the plants around them for their herbal and magical craft. As a non-binary, gay, queer, the outsider perspective is important to them and they are deeply drawn to invasive species, which have been much maligned and persecuted. That working relationship spurred the creation of The Tameless Path: Unleashing the Power of Invasive Plants in Witchcraft.

Kamden also teaches classes on foraging, survival, and field herbalism in the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, NM, as well as classes on tarot, alchemy, and witchcraft practices. They own a small, witchcraft-based business called Heart &Vine Apothecary that focuses on herbal remedies and ritual goods. They are the author of two self-published works- Ars Granorum: The Six Seed Arts of Witchcraft and On Needles and Pins: A Witches’ Book of Poppetry and Figure Magic. They are also a regular columnist for Noumenia News, the periodical publication released by The Covenant of Hekate.

Join us for the second half of our chat on crystals, covering the top 10 most common/useful crystals for use in the practice of witchcraft. We’ll also be sharing a few personal favorites.

Is there anything particularly magical about January 1? Find out in today’s episode all about new year magic. What’s your witchy resolution?

There’s a lot to cover on household spirits, from deities to fae. Chatting all about the different types of house fairies, including my own brownie.

Today’s episode is all about incorporating daily practice and routines into your witchcraft. It also features two special guest co-hosts, Julea and Elana from Witch Cast! Find them here: https://anchor.fm/witchcast

Chatting today with special guest Olga, of Olga's Wellness, all about holistic living, overcoming binge eating, trusting intuition, and the interconnectedness of body and spirit. Did you know I lost 100 pounds in the last year? Tune in to find out more!

All about the energies and magic of May plus a few May holidays to highlight. Zodiac Signs + Correspondences: Crystals: agate, emerald, carnelian Animals: beaver, cow, elk Flowers: lily of the valley Deities: Aphrodite, Dionysus, Gaia, Horus, Osiris The sun is in Taurus until May 20. Taurus is a fixed earth sign. Moon Phases May 1: fourth quarter moon in Aquarius May 7: new moon in Taurus May 23: full moon in Sagittarius  May 30: fourth quarter moon in Pisces May 1: Beltane May 9: Lemuria May 12: Mother's Day May 27: Memorial Day