Every Witch Way (Dana Elizabeth)

• The first review on the channel!!!! I review the book "A Witch's Guide to the Paranormal" by J. Allen Cross. It has some pretty good tips and recipes for every day witchcraft. • Music by Geoff Harvey • Sources: A Witch's Guide to the Paranormal by J. Allen Cross. • • • • • • • • • • • • • The GoFundMe for my parents:

Today's the day!!!! This episode is all about Mabon, a fall harvest festival that is important to many peoples world wide.

Source: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Mabon

Music by: Geoff Harvey

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• In the canals of south Mexico City rests an island that features hundreds of dolls hanging from trees, building structures, bushes, and any other place imaginable. These dolls, which are in varying degrees of decay, are said to watch visitors who come to the island. Offerings are brought to appease the dolls, as well as to ask for blessings and miracles. But what's the history of this island? What's the legend that has made this place such a popular tourist attraction? Listener beware; you're in for a scare... • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: https://isladelasmunecas.com/ https://nuevaescuelamexicana.org/leyenda-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-para-imprimir/#google_vignette https://amadomexico.com/los-misterios-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-en-xochimilco/ https://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/anthpubs/ucb/text/kas025-014.pdf https://www.nga.gov/features/slideshows/dolls-from-the-index-of-american-design.html#slide_1 https://charlottesydimby.fr/blogs/news/the-history-of-dolls https://www.etymonline.com/word/doll

• Another manic Monday means another episode of EWWP! What are we talking about today?

ALTARS! What is an altar exactly? How have different cultures in ancient times used them? And how can I make one for myself? Well, this is the episode for you (cheesy, I know).




I had a lot of fun and enjoyment researching this episode. It was also a blast to record. There is some mild swearing in this one - at least one F bomb is dropped and it's early on, so listener discretion is advised.

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• Sources: The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces by Anjou Kiernan; The Path of the Witch by Lidia Pradas; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spell and Spellcraft by Aurora Greenbough and Cathy Jewell; altar | Etymology of altar by etymonline Altar | Religious Ceremonies & Symbolism | Britannica How were personal altars used in ancient Pagan traditions? - Paganism, Religion, Science, The Wild Hunt, TWH Features, Uncovering the Past, Witchcraft Lararium (vroma.org) How to Set Up An Altar - The Spirit Nest Guide

• You know 'em, you love 'em. We're talking about the elements: air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. We've got a little bit of worldly philosophy before we get right into the nitty-gritty of the episode, the sandwich meat, if you will. And then we finish it off with some safety tips, because we don't want anyone or any fur babies getting hurt if we can help it.
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• Sources: The Untamed Witch & Path of the Witch by Lidia Pradas; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura; The Four Elements (mun.ca) Mexica Four Directions | Aztec 4 Directions (sixthsunridaz.com) Classical element - Wikipedia

In this episode, I cover what the Wheel of the Year is and what holidays/sabbats are associated with it. Sources: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials; http://www.worldhistory.org/Wheel_of_the_Year/ http://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/a-history-of-the-wheel-of-the-year

• Having issues with technology, speaking, or life in general? Maybe Mercury being in retrograde is the root cause. But what exactly does it mean for a planet to be in retrograde? Well, in this episode, we cover that and more!
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• Sources: 3 Herbs to Use for Mercury Retrograde - blog.greenwitchliving.com 'The Witch's Complete Guide to Astrology' by Elsie Wild

'The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need' by Joanna Martine Woolfolk

It's that time once again, folks! Another spooky episode coming to you from south-central PA! What's the topic today? I guess there's only one way to find out: LISTEN!! Music: Bewitched by SoulProdMusic Source: Scary Stories Treasury by Alvin Schwartz; illustrations by Stephen Gammel

As promised, this episode is dedicated to the rune Thurisaz. Listen to me bumble my way through notes as usual!

Music: Geoff Harvey

Sources: Runes Illustrated by Rachel Newcombe; Runes for Beginners by Alexandra Chauran; Rune Oracle by Lona Eversden; Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum

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You'll have a great time listen to this episode on Yule. Music by Geoff Harvey Source: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Yule https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yule-festival https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-yule-2562997&usg=AOvVaw0vFKYZ3Iwv_DDGH8XUCu4j&cs=1&hl=en-US https://www.pagankids.org/post/historyofyule https://seawitchbotanicals.com/blogs/swb/celebrating-yule-the-chill-version-of-christmas

The first deity episode! Woot woot!!! This one is all about the Japanese Shinto deity, Tsukiyomi, a moon god. Facebook.com/everywitchwaypodcast Email: WitchoftheGatheringpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: WitchoftheGathering Sources: Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes https://mythopedia.com/topics/tsukuyomi https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto https://aminoapps.com/c/thepaganhaven/page/item/tsukuyomi/KBZB_LkfKI2MeQ143RdnK6v7gZZnJBq81

Another god, another god!! We're going to Peru, people, and talking about Viracocha, God of what? You'll have to listen and find out Music by Geoff Harvey Sources: Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes; https://www.worldhistory.org/Viracocha/; https://www.britannica.com/topic/Inca-religion; https://www.britannica.com/topic/Viracocha; https://www.gaia.com/article/viracocha-the-great-creator-god-of-the-incas; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viracocha#:~:text=Viracocha%20was%20the%20most%20important,intimately%20associated%20with%20the%20sea. Facebook: www.facebook.com/EveryWitchWay Instagram: Instagram.com/Witchofthegathering Email: Everywitchwaypodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode, we talk about the pentagram! An instrument of the devil??? Not exactly, as you'll find out. Join me for the second episode of Witch of the Gathering!

Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/pentagram and Solitary Witch by Raven Silverwolf

This is a special episode, because this is the first interview for the podcast. Join Dana as she speaks with Jennifer White, proprietor of Sacred Moon Circle Apothecary, about spirituality, witchcraft, and life. Music by Onetent

Hello to all of my witches out there! My name is Dana and I've been a witch since I was 14. I'm starting this podcast as a way to educate, or re-educate, myself on witchcraft, and I'd love to make some new friends along the way. So please join me every magickal Monday for a new episode!

The evil eye is something we've all heard about, and maybe even done ourselves, but what's the history? How did it come to be? How does one protect themselves from it? All of these questions will be answered and more in this exciting, riveting new episode of EWWP! Music by Onetent

Here it is! The last sabbat we'll be covering on the show. As a June baby (20th!), this is a sabbat close to my heart and the one I'm mostly related to. It's the longest day, a time for the sun, for fire, and for celebrating light and life! Music by Onetent Sources: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Midsummer

Welcome back to episode 8 of Every Witch Way!!! Today, we'll be learning about the stone alabaster and how it may help you during your metaphysical or spiritual journey. Just don't put it up your butt.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/mohs-hardness-scale.htm

https://www.britannica.com/science/monoclinic-system

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lustre_(mineralogy)

https://www.sagesofmotherhood.com/blogs/healing-properties-of-alabaster/alabaster-the-stone-of-the-pharaohs

https://www.gemdat.org/gem-90.html

http://www.healingstoneshealingcrystals.com/Healing_Crystals/Alabaster.html

https://www.learnreligions.com/healing-properties-of-alabaster-1724560

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabaster

Episode 9 is all about moon magick and which spells work best with which moon phase. Also, there's a short, incomplete list of lunar deities at the top!

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Sources: Moon Energy for Beginners by Simone Butler; Moon Magic by Diane Ahlquist; A Guide to Moon Magic by Wellfleet Press; Moon Spells by Aurora Kane; https://www.learnreligions.com/lunar-deities-2562404 https://www.britannica.com/topic/moon-worship https://www.themoonschool.org/divine-feminine/moon-goddess-series/list-of-moon-goddesses/ https://medium.com/simple-witchery/dark-moon-magic-bb95f055f5ff https://spiritualray.com/understanding-moon-worship

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• Have you ever wondered where mirrors came from? How they're made? And, most importantly, how can they be used in witchcraft. Well, my friend, this is the episode for you! We cover how they're made, some world history, a few superstitions that we're sure some of you have heard, and lastly, we even have a scrying ritual to do if you want to give working with a mirror a try. This is one packed episode of the Every Witch Way podcast that we know you're gonna love!

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• Dana talks about pot in this episode. But not just any pot: the cauldron! One of the most recognizable symbols of witchcraft. She throws down some history before skipping to the metaphysical stuff that we all love.
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• Sources: Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura; The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes; Witchcraft by Alestral Evergreen.

Veiling: what is it? Why do it in my witchy practice? Well, if you sit down (or stand) and listen to this episode, you'll find out! After being sick for 2 weeks, Dana is back with this very neat, very cool episode of EWWP. Music by Onetent instagram.com/witchofthegathering tiktok.com/witchofthegathering patreon.com/everywitchwaypodcast

Sources: Veiling in Witchcraft: The Many Purposes of Veils and Head Coverings – Thrice Round Witch Shop The Mystique of Veiling in Witchcraft: Unveiling the Power Within | by River Blue | Medium Pagan Veiling — Celebrate Pagan Holidays The Art of Pagan Veiling (inkedgoddesscreations.com)

• To celebrate Dana's birthday (June 20th) and as a spooky episode is due, we've combined them into a Birthday Spooks. In this special episode, Dana reads excerpts from the Weird Pennsylvania and Weird Ghosts books, which are based off the early 2000's show titled Weird US. We hope that you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to any and all feed back! • • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: Weird Pennsylvania & Weird Ghosts

• Dana has mush-mouth this week, so please pardon all of the fumbles in this episode. We're talking about familiars and servitors. How many of you knew/know about either one or both of these guys? Let us know!
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• Sources: Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes Familiar | Supernatural, Witchcraft & Magic | Britannica Unfamiliar Familiars: Historical Witches’ Magical Helpers – Enchanted: Magic and Marvels in Pre-Modern Europe (uoregon.edu) Familiar spirits and devilish imps | National Museums Liverpool (liverpoolmuseums.org.uk) The Witches Familiar (soulandselene.com) Witches’ imps, faery familiars | British Fairies (wordpress.com) Faerie Familiars & Zoomorphic Witches – deadbutdreaming (wordpress.com) What is a Servitor & What is its Purpose (magickalspot.com) Creating Servitor Spirits And Other Living Magic | Esa (patheos.com) servitor magick – Black Witch Coven

In honor of the first-year anniversary - pod-birth, if you will - I wanted to do something special for me and for you, my wonderful listeners who have given me so much support. I went to Jen at Sacred Moon Circle Apothecary (SMCA) for a Spirit Communication session. Trigger warning: what is discussed in this special episode is very personal and delves into topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

This week is all about colors!!! Listen as I tell you about colors and what they can be used for when doing magick and spellwork. Music by Geoff Harvey Sources: https://cauldronandbrew.com/color-magic-in-witchcraft/ https://wiccaliving.com/magical-properties-colors/ https://thetravelingwitch.com/blog/how-to-use-psychology-to-guide-your-color-magic https://witchcraftandwitches.com/magic-magick/color-symbolism-meaning-and-uses-in-wicca-and-witchcraft/

• It's a rune episode, you guys! The last one we did was back in June, so I think it's time for another one. Uruz is a rune of power and strength, but also of change for the greater good of yourself. The creature that this rune depicts, the horns of the aurochs, is also a fascinating creature that, while extinct, can still teach us things today. So, take a listen to this episode!

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• Sources: Runes Illustrated: How to REad Them by Rachel Newcombe; The Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum; Rune Oracle by Lona Eversden; Uruz Rune – Vikings of Valhalla US (vikings-valhalla.com) Visualizing Climate and Loss: Extinction (harvard.edu) Ancient Mongolian aurochs genomes reveal sustained introgression and management in East Asia - PMC (nih.gov) The Aurochs — The Extinctions

• We're talking about a tangy little dude in today's episode. Alpinia galanga, AKA greater galangal, AKA Low John, AKA Court Case Root. This plant has the rhizome to back its talk up, iffen ya know what I mean?
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• Sources: Alpinia galanga - Plant Finder (missouribotanicalgarden.org) Galangal Root: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects (healthline.com) Alpinia galanga - Wikipedia

(PDF) Alpinia galangal-An important medicinal plant: A review (researchgate.net)

Galangal and Ginger Root: What Are the Differences and Health Benefits of Each? (medicinenet.com) Galangal: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses In Ayurveda, Recipes, Side Effects (netmeds.com) Herbal Magick: Galangal Or Little John Root | Lilith Dorsey (patheos.com) Ritual Herbs - Galangal Root - Rite of Ritual GALANGAL ROOT ORGANIC | Star Child Galangal Root whole (Little John) - Smudge Metaphysical Galangal Little John Root – Yeyeo Botanica

• What's this? A second episode in the same week??? Yes! Dana felt bad about missing last week's episode, so she wanted to give all of you wonderful listeners a double tap this week. And the subject is on mindfulness, what it is, and what it means to other people. Tell us, dear listener: what does minfulness mean to you?
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• Sources: What is Mindfulness? - Mindful Mindfulness Definition | What Is Mindfulness (berkeley.edu) Mindfulness (apa.org) How to Practice Mindfulness, According to Experts (prevention.com) What is mindfulness? : r/Mindfulness (reddit.com)

It's Samhain, baby! It's getting spooky, maybe! It's all about the ghosts and goblins and witches, sweetie! Seriously though, this episode talks about the history of Samhain and Halloween in general. Music by Geoff Harvey Sources: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Samhain; https://www.brown.edu/Departments/Joukowsky_Institute/courses/13things/7448.html; https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-samhain-dia-de-los-muertos-and-all-saints-day/#:~:text=Samhain%20marked%20the%20Celtic%20New,dead%20to%20visit%20the%20living; https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/;https://wiccaacademy.com/wiccan-holidays-samhain/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A15575628717%3A132408436698%3A642832775035&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=aud-1662600247646:dsa-407239795092&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm66pBhDQARIsALIR2zDkRJN878-bYkzJpCwPBwKpfRFCpjELOUDuPE43Z7Zm1mU-fIqfb7hYaAlemEALw_wcB; https://www.worldhistory.org/Samhain/; https://oldsoulartisan.com/blogs/library/the-legend-of-stingy-jack Facebook: Facebook,com/EveryWitchWay Instagram: instagram.com/witchofthegathering Email: Everywitchwaypodcast@gmail.com

The second plant of the show!!! Blessed thistle has come to grace us this episode. Listen to Dana fumble with pronouncing the numerous names for this little plant. Music by Geoff Harvey. Please consult your doctor before ingesting any plants. Sources: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501775/&usg=AOvVaw2WuSa7JYycHn04pTN-peRm&cs=1&hl=en-US https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/94.html https://mountainroseherbs.com/blessed-thistle#:~:text=First%20used%20in%20Ayurvedic%20medicine,play%20Much%20Ado%20About%20Nothing. https://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/natural-health-guide/benefits/blessed-thistle https://www.motherlove.com/blogs/all/get-to-know-blessed-thistle https://www.avogel.com/plant-encyclopaedia/cnicus_benedictus.php https://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/blessed-thistle https://inspyritmetaphysical.com/products/blessed-thistle-herb https://riteofritual.com/products/ritual-herbs-blessed-thistle https://greenwitchliving.com/products/blessed-thistle

• Also called besom, stemming from the Old English word: besma, which means...broom. Perhaps one of the oldest inventions ever crafted by humankind, the broom isn't just a cleaning tool. Find out more in this week's episode!

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• Sources: Green Magic by Morwyn; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes The Witch's Broom: Magic for Everyone (llewellyn.com) Broom Lore for Walpurgisnacht and Other Holidays - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation! (witchesandpagans.com) Broom Lore (threemoonbrooms.com) Broom or Besom Symbolism and Meaning - How Did Brooms Become Associate – woot & hammy (wootandhammy.com) A Guide to Besoms - The History of the Witch's Broom — Mabon House The History of Brooms | PHS Hygiene Deverra: The Roman Goddess of Midwives and Brooms (legendaryladieshub.com) Deverra: The Italian Sweeper Fairy—Polydaimonism in Ancient Italy | Ritual Goddess Goddess Jyestha – Hindu Goddess of Misfortune | Hindu Blog (hindu-blog.com) Jyestha Devi - the Goddess who lost her sheen - Manish Jaishree

• Episode 50 is here!!! *cue the horns of celebration* This week, we're talking about the history of herbalism, where to get some information on education courses and certifications, and some personal perspectives from Dana on why herbalism is important.
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• Sources: Traditional medicine has a long history of contributing to conventional medicine and continues to hold promise (who.int) The History of Herbalism: Folklore – WishGarden Herbs Historical review of medicinal plants’ usage - PMC (nih.gov) Herbal History (theherbalacademy.com) Herb and Spice History (psu.edu) Herbal Medicine - Herbal Medicine - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) Herbal medicine Information | Mount Sinai - New York
• And 'The Big Book of Herbal Medicine' by Tina Sams

Hello, friends! Due to some medical issues, there will be no episode this week. I apologize for the late notice, but there will be an episode next week.

Guess who's sick? That's right: Dana is! So, unfortunately, there will be no episode this week. But there will definitely be one next week. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. Blessed be, my friends.

• Spring is in the air in PA, and so is Ostara! The next sabbat for Dana to cover, and this one is pretty darn cool too. There's history, there's archeological sites, there are mispronunciations, and there's magick! What more could you want in an episode of the Every Witch Way Podcast (EWWP)?
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• Sources: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Ostara; Eostre, Goddess of Spring – A Year And A Day (wordpress.com)Eostre and Easter: ‘Rebranding’ a Spring Goddess to Fit Christianity? - Living History (juliamartins.co.uk)Fun Spring Equinox Celebration Ideas, Rituals, and Traditions (rhythmsofplay.com)History of Ostara, The Spring Equinox (learnreligions.com)thesynergycompany.com/blogs/news/spring-equinox-celebrations-around-the-world11 Interesting Spring & March Equinox Celebrations Around the World (spacetourismguide.com)Ostara: A History Of The Spring Equinox And 10 Easy Ways To Honor The Season - The Outdoor ApothecaryHow Ancient People Marked the Equinox Around the World | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)Eostre: The Mystery Goddess Who Gave Easter Its Name | History Cooperative

Another stone! This time, it's the K2 stone from the second highest mountain on Earth. It was a fun time researching this one. Music by Geoff Harvey Sources: https://www.britannica.com/place/K2 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/K2 https://www.allcrystal.com/crystals/k2-stone/ https://geology.com/gemstones/k2/ https://thecrystalcouncil.com/crystals/k2 https://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/k2/ https://www.howlatm.com/learn-about-k2-stone

• Today's episode is on the life of Laurie Cabot, aka the 'Official Witch of Salem'. She's been a pivotal component of the 'witch craze' and has certain brought some notoriety of her own to Salem, Mass. As a businessowner, author, mother, and advocate, she's made an impact on the witch community as a whole.
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• Sources: Blog - Archives and Special Collections - Research Guides at Salem State University Laurie Cabot - Famous Witches - Witchcraft (witchcraftandwitches.com) Cabot, Laurie – OCCULT WORLD (occult-world.com) Laurie Cabot (controverscial.com) Laurie Cabot - Famous Witches - Witchcraft (lukemastin.com) Laurie Cabot | About Laurie Cabot Cabot, Laurie - Salem Links and Lore (salempl.org) A Salem Legend – Enchanted Living Magazine Laurie Cabot | Penguin Random House Retail Seven Badass Women of Salem: Laurie Cabot, The Official Witch of Salem (salemdaughtersofdarkness.com) New England Legends Extra: Laurie Cabot – The Official Witch of Salem – New England Legends (ournewenglandlegends.com)

• Second rune of the show!!! Nauthiz is a special little guy and we love him.
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• Trigger warning: talk of domestic abuse, substance abuse, and death.

In this episode, I talk about bone reading divination and how to make your own set! Sources: https://witchcraft-wiki.fandom.com/wiki/Bone_Throwing/Casting https://www.moodymoons.com/2019/03/29/the-ancient-art-of-bone-reading/ https://www.learnreligions.com/bone-divination-2562499 https://houseofintuitionla.com/blogs/news/bone-reading-shedding-light-on-them-old-bones https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/chinese-oracle-bone https://www.patheos.com/blogs/hawthorneandtherose/2019/01/reading-the-bones-developing-your-own-system/ https://otherworldlyoracle.com/throwing-bones-osteomancy/ https://spellcloth.com/blogs/witchcraft-for-beginners/what-is-osteomancy-divination

• Who doesn't love incense? It's great for meditation, yoga, relaxation, and just making a room smell nice! Dana goes over some history on incense before getting into the metaphysical.
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• Sources: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spells and Spellcraft by Aurora Greenbough and Cathy Jewell; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; Witch's Brew: Secrets of Scents by Morwyn; How to Burn Incense – Sea Witch Botanicals 🔥 Hot Tips: How to Burn Incense – Particle Goods The Sacred Art of Smudging | Kripalu The Alluring World of Incense: History, Significance, and Modern-Day Uses | by Wani | Medium Japanese Incense | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History (metmuseum.org) History of Incense - The Feuerle Collection Explore the Ruins of an Ancient Incense Route | Travel| Smithsonian Magazine Smudging | The Canadian Encyclopedia Incense | Aromatherapy, Meditation & Rituals | Britannica Incense - Benefits, Use, History & Health – Sea Witch Botanicals

• Another sabbat means another Sabbat Spooks. This one is narrated a bit different, as Dana is experimenting. Please, join her as she tells the tragic tale of the Sodder Family.
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• Disclaimer: This episode is very personal and contains mentions of sexual assault, trauma, and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.
• Dana gets deep and personal in this episode, where she talks about how she became a witch and her journey thus far.
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Dana has been super duper busy the past 2 weeks and needs to take a week off. She will be back next week though, so stay tuned for that!

It's a bird! No, it's a plane! No, it's a rune!!! Ehwaz, to be precise. A rune of progress, movement, and change, and the third rune in Ty'rs Aett. Music by Onetent Sources: The Book of Runes by Ralph H Blum; Rune Oracle by Lona Eversden; Runes Illustrated by Rachel Newcombe; and Runes For Beginners by Alexandra Chauran.

In this episode, I talk about my personal favorite herb, lavender!

Source: https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet/what-are-possible-benefits-lavender-must-know-facts-about-therapeutic-plant/ The Herbal Handbook by David Hoffmann; The Herbal Healing Handbook by Cerridwen Greenleaf; and Herbal Handbook by Clarkson Potter/Publishers New York.

• It's time for another sabbat!! Imbolc is the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It's also known as Imbolg, St. Brigid's Day, Lady Day, Oimelc, and Candlemas.
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As someone who has depression and anxiety, it's hard to focus on things or find the motivation or drive to do much of anything. That makes me feel bad and like I'm failing as a witch, and I don't like that. No one should be made to feel bad about something they can't control. So, I made for myself a low-energy weekly schedule that uses the energies of the individual days of the week to help me stay connected to my witch-ness. And I wanted to share it with you all to help give inspiration or comfort to those of you also in the same boat as me.




If you have any other small, daily practices that you enjoy doing and that help you feel connected and whole, feel free to share them!

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• This week, we've got a unique stone to talk about. Terahertz was invented around 2012 by Japanese scientists to help protect the body from harmful radiation and pollutants. It's a stone that shares the same frequency as the Earth herself.
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• Sources: Terahertz: Complete Guide (Updated 2024) | Healing Crystals Co. Terahertz Stone Meaning, Benefits & Practical Uses: An Insider Guide — Fierce Lynx Designs Discover the Magic of Terahertz Stone: Meaning, Uses & Benefits (crystalstones.com)

Wanna know more about blue lace agate? Then this is the episode for you! Sources: The Crystal Directory by Sarah Bartlett; Crystals for Beginners by Corrine Kenner; and the Crystal Bible, Vol. 1 by Judy Hall.

• In this episode, I talk about a few simple, easy daily practices that you can do. Life can sometimes get really busy, energy can get low, and depression and other issues can hinder a witch's practice. But, there are some easy, low energy ways to keep your practice a live and well.
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In this episode, I talk at you about Lughnasadh or Lammas! I go into the history, how some people celebrate it, and even a few things you can try out yourself at home!

Sources: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Lughnasadh; Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes

• We're going to outer space today, folks!! Dana talks at you about the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, drinks tea, and coughs. Very compelling stuff, yes?
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• Sources: The Witch's Guide to Astrology by Elsie Wild; Cosmic Crystals by Ashley Leavy; The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfork
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• Blue and Lite are asked to change a light bulb at work one day. The problem is that it's one of the fluorescent bulbs in the ceiling and the only ladder at work is in use. Lite says to a discouraged Blue: Don't worry, for I can change that bulb! And Blue replies with: How, Lite?
• No, I won't apologize for that joke. But yes, today's episode in a shot boi and all about the stone blue howlite!
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• Please consult your doctor before trying any herb, stone, or metaphysical cure. Dana and the Every Witch Way Podcast have no medical training or degrees and are not responsible for you sticking porous stones up your butt.
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Sources: Blue Howlite: Complete Guide (Updated 2024) | Healing Crystals Co. 'The Crystal Bible 1' by Judy Hall

• Today, Dana talks about crystal grids, how they work, and how to set one up. Want to protect yourself from bad juju? Have you tried a crystal grid? Do you want to help your garden grow? Perhaps a crystal grid could help you there. Crystal grids are useful tools to help you manifest!
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Dana caught the sick, so this week's episode will be delayed.

• Just in time for Lughnasadh/Lammas! Pachamama is an earth fertility goddess who comes from the Andean culture down in South America. She is one of many earth deities known to man and has survived even the Spanish colonization of South America. Pachamana is still worshiped and venerated today in Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia, and northern Argentina. • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes; https://mythlok.com/pachamama/ https://thegoddessgarden.com/pachamama/ https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/pachamama-meaning https://www.perurail.com/blog-en/day-of-mother-earth-pachamama-raymi/#:~:text=Pachamama%20Raymi%20which%20means%20%E2%80%9CFestival,families%20for%20all%20the%20year.

• We're back after a week's hiatus due to illness. This episode, Dana discusses the weekdays, what energy, deities, and magickal workings can be amplified by being done on certain days, and ends with if such things really truly matter. Does doing a solar ritual on a Thursday make you a bad witch? Are there steadfast rules that should NOT be broken for one to practice the craft? Find out in this episde!
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• Sources: Magic, Seven Days a Week (llewellyn.com) The Magical Correspondence of Each Day of the Week - Smudge Metaphysical Magical Days Of the Week (learnreligions.com) Days of the Week: Energetic Relationships for Witches (magickalspot.com) Magical Days of the Week: Correspondences & Daily Energy (otherworldlyoracle.com) How important is the day? : r/witchcraft (reddit.com)

• Who doesn't love a good candle, am I right??? Candle magick is so simple and easy to do. It's actually my favorite form of spellwork to do.

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• Trigger warning: There is foul language featured in this episode as well as sensitive topics related to old mental illness hospitals and demons. Listener discretion is advised.
• In this 7th episode of Sabbat Spooks, Dana has a one-on-one chat with HolyMoonlightGamer, a ghost hunter who has well over 100 investigations under his belt. He's been to Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Penhurst, Hillview Manor, and Waverly Sanitorium, among others. As a veteran of 15 years, there have been many creepy and intense moments that he and his team have encounter...
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• This week, we're talking about Wicca and Gerald Gardner, the man who is often cited as its founder.
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• Sources: What is Wicca? An expert on modern witchcraft explains. | BrandeisNOW Wicca | Definition, History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica Gerald Gardner and the Origins of Wicca: Emerging Worldviews 21 - Breakpoint Gerald Gardner - The History of Wicca Gerald Brousseau Gardner | British government worker | Britannica Gerald Gardner | The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft | Oxford Academic (oup.com) Biography of Gerald Gardner, Wiccan Leader (learnreligions.com) The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Origins of Wicca - Yale University Press Gerald Gardner | Bricket Wood Coven Gardner, Gerald Brousseau | Encyclopedia.com Wicca for Beginners by Thea Sabin

The final Sabbat Spooks for the year! What is Dana going to cover in this one? Listen and find out! Music by Geoff Harvey Please note that this episode will contain sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to another episode of Every Witch Way! Lucky number 13, just in time for October, aka HALLOWEEN!!!! In this episode, Dana talks to you about the types of witches out there. Which witch are you? Sources: https://cinnabarsoul.com/blogs/crystals/types-of-witches-which-one-are-you https://awesomeon20.com/types-of-witchcraft/ https://themagickalpath.com/2022/08/07/19-types-of-witchcraft-which-witch-are-you/ https://wiccaacademy.com/types-of-witches/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A15420997598%3A157754104972%3A670321736813&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=types%20of%20witchcraft&nb_ti=kwd-365787863240&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=e&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpc-oBhCGARIsAH6ote9liXpNzBj93teQdnf8RuSo2i4DoMRddze1M5M7FWGbnaFQZeeW7y4aAmCbEALw_wcB http://www.arcane-alchemy.com/blog/2018/6/26/10-types-of-witches https://www.learnreligions.com/types-of-witches-4774438 https://witchyhq.com/blogs/news/8-types-of-witches-witchcraft-magic https://www.wikihow.com/Types-of-Witches https://therosecraft.com/blogs/the-rose-pages/types-of-witchcraft Music by: Geoff Harvey

• Here it is! The penultimate sabbat we're going to cover on the podcast. Beltane is an ancient fire festival that welcomes the summer weather and sees the return of life to the world.
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• Sources: About Beltane Fire Festival – Beltane Fire Society A Detailed History of Beltane – Beltane Fire Society The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Beltane and The Last Day of Ridván | Boston Public Library (bpl.org) Beltane | Definition, Meaning, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica Beltane: Celtic Fire Festival Beckons with the Warmth of Summer | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net) Beltane Is About More Than Fire and Fertility - Atlas Obscura BELTANE, MAY DAY, THE FIRES of EDINBURGH, and the COMING of SUMMER | Clan Campbell (ccsna.org) The origins of May Day and Beltane - CPRE History of Pagan Beltane (learnreligions.com) Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Beltane

It's finally here!!!! The first installment of my spooky episodes, titled Sabbat Spooks. Just in time for Lughnasadh. My pronunciations in this episode are a bit...questionable, but I did my best! Please, let me know what you think. Facebook: Facebook.com/EveryWitchWayPodcast Email: WitchoftheGatheringPodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poveglia https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/poveglia-island/ https://luxeadventuretraveler.com/poveglia-italy/ https://www.visitvenezia.eu/en/venetianity/discover-venice/poveglia-the-mysterious-ghost-island-that-wants-to-be-reborn https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/the-haunting-of-italys-poveglia-island/articleshow/92413658.cms https://www.thetravel.com/what-to-know-about-poveglia-island-in-venice/ https://www.historydefined.net/poveglia-island/ https://italicsmag.com/2020/03/28/italian-ghost-stories-poveglia-island/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/poveglia-0018044

It's here! The episode I've wanted to do for a while has finally arrived. Shadow work, in my opinion, is very important and can help one bring balance and acceptance to their lives. Find out more in this episode!!! Music by Geoff Harvey Facebook: facebook.co,/EveryWitchWay Email: everywitchwaypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: WitchoftheGathering Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-shadow-work https://www.google.com/url?q=https://centeroflighttulsa.org/sermons/shadow-work-the-authentic-self/&usg=AOvVaw2VMAzMvjmXmt9cJbpwQjaN&cs=1&hl=en-US https://www.thesap.org.uk/articles-on-jungian-psychology-2/about-analysis-and-therapy/the-shadow/ https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/07/12/projecting-the-shadow-self-is-surreptitiously-seeing-our-darkness-in-others/&usg=AOvVaw2GsDMTjafY_mZ_F6Iyz-eJ&cs=1&hl=en-US https://cac.org/daily-meditations/unveiling-the-shadow-2021-06-13/ https://www.llewellyn.com/blog/2020/07/what-is-shadow-work/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r0vJyBAR84E8RY_PXAI6y9IKpmMogv9zmNRDCpsy6PjLuUx-qrXvLsaAipxEALw_wcB https://www.magickandwitchcraft.com/post/shadow-work-prompts https://health.clevelandclinic.org/shadow-work/ https://blog.mindvalley.com/shadow-work/?utm_source=google-paid&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[google-paid]-[cert]-[kby-search-cert-cold-lead-pmax-allconsolidated-enus-all-clc]-[20591930361]-[mix-cold-allconsolidated-2554-fmu-cert-clc]-[]-[]-[clc]&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r2WxocxWguwcJfrgaIleTiV0Qgn45xhvcShxWcVaGmI7W7YYfeg4UQaAtsSEALw_wcB A Guide to Shadow Work by Stephanie Kirby

Love isn't the only thing in the air this February Monday; so are the spooks! In this 5th episode of Sabbat Spooks - first of 2024 - Dana takes you across the pond to the United Kingdom to meet a little creepy boi. Music by Onetent

• She's here! The goddess of witchcraft, magick, the night, necromancy, and crossroads has arrived. Her mythos is both alluring and chilling at times. Hekate can be both delicate and terrible, but one thing holds true: she is power. The one honored above all others by Zeus himself. • • • Music by: Onetent • • • • Sources: https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Hekate.html https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hecate Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes Morder Witchcraft with the Greek Gods by Jason Mankey and Astrea Taylor

In this episode of Sabbat Spooks, Dana is joined by 2 very special guests, who share their own spooky encounters. Music by: SoulProdMusic This episode contains swearing and some topics that may not be suitable for children. Parental discretion is advised.

Episode 39 is loud and proud! We're talkin' about white sage today. Dana has some history for you, some medicinal uses for you, and, naturally, some metaphysical properties for you. Music by Onetent

Sources: pg_saap2.pdf (usda.gov) White Sage – Roots of Medicine (uiowa.edu) Cultural Significance of White Sage | MOUNTAIN Smokes 'The Complete Language of Herbs: A Definitive and Illustrated History' by S. Theresa Dietz

'The Illustrated Herbiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Bewitching Botanicals' by Maia Toll

• Happy Monday Funday! We're talking about spells and spellcrafting today. No, it's not just a thing in Hogwarts Legacy but an actual, legitimate thing!
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• Sources: Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes; Spellcraft 101 (ampproject.org) An Introduction To Spellcraft. – The Life,Musings and Experiences of a Modern Witch (thewitchwench.com) An Introduction To Spellcraft. – The Life,Musings and Experiences of a Modern Witch (thewitchwench.com) Flying the Hedge: What Is A Spell?

We're talking about runes, babyyyyyy!!! I'm gonna give you some history, some examples, and some layouts for casting runes in this episode! Please feel free to leave a rating or a suggestion for a future episode.

Sources: Runes Illustrated by Rachel Newcombe; Runes for Beginners by Alexandra Chauran; The Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum

Music by: Geoff Harvey https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-spellcraft-142264/