Not Your Daughter's Witchcraft (Lilith Amberly)

This witch is traveling but I didn't want to get behind on the questions you submitted to The Witch is In!  

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In today's episode I'm answering questions about what I keep in my book of shadows, how I include (or don't) my kids in my witchcraft practice, and how to maintain a daily practice.  I also received a request for a healing spell.  This request is an important reminder that we while we all have sovereignty over our bodies, as witches we always maintain the right to provide a spell or not depending on our own ethics and beliefs.  

Until next week, stay witchy my friends!

Lilith

In this episode, I'm talking all about Beltane and how it's celebrated all around the world.  This fire festival occurs on the halfway mark between the spring equinox and summer solstice.  It is often considered the beginning of summer and a time for magic.  Listen as I talk about some of my favorite correspondences and some rituals for self-love.

In this week's segment of The Witch Is In I answer a question related to my herbal practices and keeping my family healthy.

In this episode I mention the song Green and Gray by Damh the Bard.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9sX1_8DUCw

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The elements are an important part of my witchcraft practice.  In this episode I'm talking all about water.

I share a story about the strange energy I associate with the natural landmark of Niagara Falls.  It's a great example of how there is more than one energy associated with water.  I also breakdown the energy by sub-elements - water of water, air of water, fire of water, and earth of water.

Listen in for ways you can include the magic of water in your witchcraft practice.

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This week's episode is all about how facing our shadows is a normal part of our journeys.  One of the keys that helps us when we are at our darkest is knowing what comes next.  Join me in this short episode as I share one of my own experiences of facing my shadows and how it fits into the bigger picture.

None of this work takes the place of caring for our mental health with a licensed professional.  If you are in a crisis or having thoughts of suicide please call the National Crisis and Suicide hotline in the United States at 988.

I'm also including this link I found to international suicide crisis lines. Please note that I did NOT verify all of these numbers and they may or may not be current. 

Take care of yourself.

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In this episode I'm talking about green witchcraft, what it is and how to use it.  I'm also answering all your questions in The Witch Is In, including ethical spellcasting for others and how the new witch might find credible sources on their journey.

Announcements:

I am hosting a free live workshop that's all about intention setting on April 21st.  Live seats are limited to the first 100 registrants, so don't wait.  Go to witchlifeacademy.lilithamberly.com/workshop and register today.

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Until next time - Stay Witchy!

Lilith

In this episode we continue our discussion on protection magic and ways to use it in your witchcraft practice.  

Our episode begins with The Witch Is In - today's questions include how to break it to your spouse that you're dabbling in witchcraft (when they are a very conservative christian), the difference between tumbled and raw stones, and clearing up the confusion around magical circles.

That takes us right into the main topic and that is continuing our conversation around protection magic, including warding our properties for different purposes - like protection from storms, crime, and being evicted, incorporating spiritual assistance from familiars and servitors, and multiple folk magic methods for protection from Cornwall, England, Pennsylvania Dutch country, and the Low Country. 

In the episode I mention the following books:

The Black Toad by Gemma Gary

Pow-Wow, or Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman 

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Thank you so much for listening.

Stay Witch!

Lilith

Is this show for you? Take a minute to find out what it's all about!

Welcome to This is Not Your Daughter's Witchcraft - a podcast about practicing witchcraft with or without the aesthetic. 

I am so excited to jump into this podcast! I can't get enough of this magical stuff and I could literally talk about it all day. 

About this podcast:

I've been a practicing witch for more than a decade and I found this path much later in life.  I've found a lot of success in life when I work hard and apply magic to influence the outcomes.  This podcast is meant to go beyond the witchy aesthetic and dive into the strategies I use to improve my life.

In this first episode, I talk about my own background and the moment I began to wonder if magic was real.  I includes three easy tips that you can incorporate into your life today to start your own magical path. 

In this episode, we'll cover:

• An overview of my background
• Three things that you can do TODAY to start building your own magical practice

In this episode I talk about grounding, if you'd like a copy of my free recorded grounding meditation exercise, join my free VIP list! 

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The focus of today's episode is the elements, specifically both their origins and how they relate to magic today.  Understanding the elements and incorporating them into your practice is foundational for any witch or magician.  

In this episode, we'll cover:

• The origin of the five elements in western magical traditions
• How the elements tie into witchcraft today.  I cover the properties and correspondences for each element; and their relevance to spellcrafting and tarot.

This episode covers a lot in a very short period of time, but you don't need to take notes.  I created a one-page elemental infographic for you to save and use whenever you need.  All you have to do is join my free VIP list to get your free copy! 

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Today I'm so excited to move from knowledge to witchcraft practice.  In our last episode we talked about the origins of the elements and how they tie into magic today.  In this episode we talk about what to do with the knowledge we gained. In other words, how to use the elements to work for us.

We'll cover:

• A ritual calling in air to help solve a work-related problem
• Using the concept of SMART goals to help craft your spell
• How to use a fire spell to ignite your drive and passion when you're just not that into something
• Using water to manipulate a situation and evaluating the controversy that goes with it

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The moon and the witch are inextricably linked, but what binds her so much to us? Today I'm talking about a topic everyone loves, moon magic.  If you look at the night sky and think to yourself the moon is beautiful tonight, no matter its phase - this episode is for you!

We'll cover:

• The energies of three moon phases
• Incorporating the moon's energy into your witchcraft
• Using the energy of the moon to strengthen your inner witch

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Ever wonder how to incorporate the energies of the planets into your magic?

In this episode we'll cover:

The two ways I incorporate planetary energies into my witchcraft.

How to use the days of the week and the hours of the day for that extra magical kick in your spells.

Real life examples to get your brain in gear and thinking all things planets!

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I asked myself, is this the day I'll decide to quit?  

We all experience moments when the work gets tough, when we have to check in with the why, when we know it would be easier to quit but then we give the work, the project, the relationship...one more day.

In this episode I talk about leaning into our magical and spiritual practices to get us through the rough patches.

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Nothing in this episode replaces professional care for your physical and mental health.  If you are having suicidal thoughts call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org  The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.

If a plant isn't poisonous that means it's safe - right? 

Maybe, maybe not.  In this episode I talk about:

1. How and why we should evaluate the safety of the plants and herbs we use in our practice and how I was almost misled by a "credible" online source.

2. A few simple ways to introduce the plant world into your magic and your witchcraft.

3. The magic of Clary Sage.

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Yes, my friend, someone went there.  It always amazes me the things that people say and ask.

In this week's episode I'm sharing three things that happened to me as a witch, a middle-aged woman, and an entrepreneur just this past week.  So many of my listeners share my demographic and I want you to know are you not alone AND you don't owe anyone an explanation about who you are. 

Witchcraft is a way of life for me.  I use it to help me achieve success in life and to deepen my spirituality.  I won't apologize for that, and neither should you.

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New to meditation? Or do you think you're just not very good at it?

In this week's episode I start with a story about how meditation helped me overcome driving anxiety. Then I share all my tips and tricks because successful meditation not only leads to more successful witchcraft but a deeper spiritual practice as well.  

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We're starting this episode with a special new segment - The Witch Is In!  This is your opportunity to have your witchcraft questions answered during the podcast.  All you need to do is go to witchlifeacademy.lilithamberly.com/podcast-questions and submit your question.  I will do my very best to answer all your questions, and if I don't know the answer, I'll tell you I don't know.  

The Witch Is In! - This week's segment includes talking about forgiveness and physical discomfort during spirit work. 

The main topic this week is all about my daily practice.  I know this is something that many witches struggle with, so I'm sharing my simple spiritual routine with you. It's just enough to recharge your magical battery before you start your day.

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In this episode I'm addressing 4 common witchcraft misconceptions.

1. All witches are psychic

2. All witches are in league with the devil

3. Witchcraft is not a protected religion (in the United States)

4. You must be born a witch vs. all you have to do is call yourself a witch to be a witch.

Please note that nothing in this episode is legal advice.  Please see the US Equal Opportunity Employment Commission for further information. https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/section-12-religious-discrimination#h_1221766545871610748636308

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Today's episode is all about protection magic and when we need it - and it's probably a lot less than you think.  Crossing the street can be dangerous but we don't suit up in armor every time we step off the curb! Don't make your magic any more complicated than it needs to be. 

Our listeners submitted questions related to house blessings, religious conservatives, and protection from an ex-boyfriend.  

I share my favorite spell to get someone to leave you alone and I talk about taking practical physical measures to protect yourself when necessary. 

You  

*Notes and references from the episode:

White sage - White sage is used by native people in rituals and native customs.  Please purchase from ethically harvested sources. 

Jason Miller - Author - New release - Protection & Reversal Magic (Revised and Updated Version): A Witch's Defense Manual

Mary Svenasi - Founder Sacred Wisdoms Ministry, a private member ministry.  Specializes in ancestral repair spiritual work. Sacred Wisdoms - Sacred Wisdoms Spiritual Transformation (sacredwisdomsministries.com)

Today's episode answers a question submitted to The Witch Is In.  One of my listeners asked what she could do to ease a friend's pain from a terminal illness.  While magic and witchcraft is never a substitute for medical care or physical pain management, there are ways we can use our magic to provide extra support to our loved ones. 

I talk about therapeutic touch, plant magic and other simple spells that might be used in this situation. 

If you have a question for me, submit it to The Witch Is In: https://witchlifeacademy.lilithamberly.com/podcast-questions

The next class of Jumpstart Your Magical Practice begins on June 21st.  For more information and to register go to https://witchlifeacademy.lilithamberly.com/getstarted

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Stay Witchy!

Lilith

Today's episode is all about money magic and creating a life through your witchcraft that doesn't need quick fixes.

In addition, I talk about the deities I turn to for financial help, my number one recommended practice for all witches, and one quick fix spell that might be worth a try!

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In this episode I'm talking about those everyday witchcraft practices that bring magic into my life.  One of the first places I started practicing witchcraft was in my kitchen, so I'm bringing some of that magic to you today.  I talk a lot about my favorite foodgroup - cake, ways the tools in our kitchen might be used to create magic, and my personal secret to happiness. 

I also share that I'm closing the retail/merchandise part of my business - which is good news for you because the prices have never been better! Go to lilithamberly.com to check out my shop.

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Join me as we talk about the dark moon and solar eclipse energy in Libra.

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In this special Samhain episode, I talk about end-of-life and the after-life from a very human perspective, honoring the dead and the details of my family’s ancestor feast, also known as a “dumb supper”, and calling upon the dead to assist us in our witchcraft. This is a lot of information packed into about 17 minutes!

I reference several books that you may want to check out:

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead by Ellen Evert Hopman

The Bones Fall in a Spiral: A Necromantic Primer by Mortellus

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In this episode I’m talking about Scorpio and our upcoming new moon. I had a few other topics in mind for this episode, but as the words “new moon on Monday” came out of my mouth in a conversation a few days ago, I knew that was going to be a topic for today. I talk about the upcoming energy this weekend and how it might affect you personally by your moon sign.  Spoiler alert – it isn’t great for most of us.

If you don’t know your moon sign, you can easily create a free natal (birth) chart online. Some free websites to do that are astrocharts.com and cafeastrology.com

Before all the Scorpio talk, I share a fun Halloween experience I had reading tarot at a local trunk or treat and make a few witchy service announcements, including:

Update to my website lilithamberly.com. —> You can get to my shop, our community and all the learning resources on Substack from here.  Hopefully this simplifies things going forward.

Paid subscriptions —> There are no more course fees for anything!  You can access our community and ALL of the learning resources for $8/month.  Go to lilithamberly.com or lilithamberly.substack.com.

Winter Solstice gift exchange for community members —> Let me know ASAP if you want to participate.  Just comment on the Substack thread or email me lilith@lilithamberly.com

November Giveaway for community members —> No need to do anything, if you are a paid subscriber, your name is in the hat!

Tentative Virtual Winter Descent Journey —> If there’s enough interest.  I’ll send an email out with more details.