The Witches Table

On this very special episode, Rayne took off their co-host hat and donned their guest hat to talk about their new poetry book release, "Bone Dust". We talk the ins and outs of their creative process for this project as well as the differences between this one and the prequel, "In Her Bones".

Bone Dust Description:

"Life is fragile. Regimes can crumble in an instant. And it is in the darkest places that one finds the strength to rebuild.

Echoing the strength and valor of the heathen path, these poems journey to mountaintop halls where the Old Gods reign, to the rolling hills of the land spirits, and down to where the ancestors dwell in Helheim. Bone Dust hails the fortitude of the human spirit through titles like:

• Blood Brother
• Winter Winds
• Ode to Helheim
• The Seer's Prophecy
• Old Bones

Winter has arrived in the soul. Here lie the fires of magick."

M.R. Badillo: https://dot.cards/badillo?fbclid=IwAR0I6tZMo8enjtiFchEH0mQlexdCzYqN3zgD1_yfOh56PhbKtDq8o_RcRlo

You can purchase In Her Bones and Bone Dust through the publishing company, The Witches Altar (us hehe), or just Bone Dust through Ingram Spark, which can be found on M.R. Badillo's dot link listed above.

Publishing Company:

The Witches Altar https://www.thewitchesaltar.com/

Bree NicGarren is a local witch who is a member of our Witches Table group. She owns her own online store, vends around the city, has a podcast of her own and writes books on witchcraft. In this episode we sit down to discuss her definition of secular witchcraft and how Deity worship plays part in it (or not play a part in it really). We get sidetracked and go on beautiful tangents throughout this episode. So, come and join us!

Find Bree around the web:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bree.NicGarran

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breenicgarran/

• Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/breelandwalker

Find Bree's books and other magical items:

• Willow Wings Witch Shop: https://hexpositive.myshopify.com/?fbclid=IwAR2nyubrgHRa1eMuKUTL6k0grs_0QbxbMd976kLD8MrhLseUJzTAwC9A4_k
• The Witches Altar: https://www.thewitchesaltar.com (for her books only)

Listen to her on other podcasts:

• Hex Positive: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NxhDsyYTnh1fEgT8WyFBp
• BS-Free Witchcraft: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KkH2NJ1WM9vUGINoZLzpr
• Nerd & Tie Podcast Network: https://www.nerdandtie.com/

We've done a Tarot Forecast episode before, just not to this magnitude. In this two part series, we will pull tarot cards and runes to see what the future holds in 2024.

Part 2 covers July-December

Decks Used:

• Tarot Volatile- https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/terra-volatile-tarot-core-deck
• Crow Tarot- https://www.usgamesinc.com/crow-tarot.html

Want to follow along and see the imagery yourself? We took photos of the cards and added them to a folder you can view!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHFF7MqcCsY-FZIWMSmtIvHtPAXcQLk6/view?usp=sharing

We've done a Tarot Forecast episode before, just not to this magnitude. In this two part series, we will pull tarot cards and runes to see what the future holds in 2024.

Part 1 covers January-June as well as an oracle card and rune pull for the overall theme of 2024.

Decks Used:

• Seasons of the Witch: Yule Oracle- https://www.thewitchesaltar.com/offerings/p/seasons-of-the-witch-yule-oracle
• Tarot Volatile- https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/terra-volatile-tarot-core-deck
• Crow Tarot- https://www.usgamesinc.com/crow-tarot.html

Want to follow along and see the imagery yourself? We took photos of the cards and added them to a folder you can view!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHFF7MqcCsY-FZIWMSmtIvHtPAXcQLk6/view?usp=sharing

Join us as we discuss some of the most common myths about tarot and delve lightly into the history and it's usage as a divinatory tool.

Myths Mentioned:

• Your first deck must be gifted.
• Tarot is ONLY used for fortune telling or tarot is NEVER supposed to be used for fortune telling.
• Must be born a psychic or medium to do it.
• Can't read tarot for profit.
• Tarot is evil/of the devil or there are bad/evil cards in the deck.

The history of tarot was mentioned throughout the episode, but if you want to explore further for yourself, here are some links to get you started:

• https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/in-season/2016/tarot
• https://druidry.org/resources/the-history-of-playing-cards-and-tarot

Life isn't all rainbows and glitter, but glitter helps! Join us as we talk about how toxic positivity could be effecting your craft and what you could do to make sure you don't gaslight yourself into unreachable standards.

Book Mentioned:

Elements of Spellcrafting by Jason Miller (but we recommend all of his books)- https://strategicsorcery.net/my-books/

Phone Number:

(804)482-1002

Website:

https://www.thewitchesaltar.com

Email:

thewitchesaltar.biz@gmail.com

Best Glitter Glue:

Elmers

We are back after a much needed (though, maybe not so wanted at the time) break! Join us as we talk about our spiritual hiatus' and why it might be beneficial for you. We also discuss new updates for the buisness, podcast and a new facet of it.

Links mentioned:

In Her Bones: https://www.thewitchesaltar.com/offerings/p/zine-in-her-bones

Email: thewitchesaltar.biz@gmail.com

Phone Number: (804)482-1002

Join us as we contact the tarot for some guidance on what to expect, and how to handle, the upcoming srping season. 

Cards Pulled: 

- The Sun 

- 7 of Swords Shadow Cards: 

- The Heirophant 

- 7 of Cups 

Links to the decks used: 

- https://abigaillarson.com/dark-wood-tarot/

- http://www.tabulamundi.com/home/

Love is in the air. So is the popularity of hiring witches for spellwork! Witchcraft is getting increasingly popular. With that comes more people interested in hiring witches and scammers looking for a quick buck. Join Lewanna and Maria as they talk about the pros and cons of hiring practitioners for personal spellwork, as well as tips on what to look out for so you don't get scammed.

New Year's Resolutions abound! Are they effective? Lewanna and Maria explore one of the most common New Year's Resolutions in the witchy community; building a daily witchcraft practice. This advice is passed down from many witches in the community and new age spiritual authors, but is it necessary to have a daily practice to be a witch? Join us and find out how you can either create a daily practice and how it can fit into your life!

The Holistic Psychologist- New Year's Resolution post: https://www.facebook.com/the.holistic.psychologist/posts/3261322200658026

Maria's Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/mbadillowrites

Happy Holiday's! We know that spending the holiday season with family can often be messy and anxiety inducing for many. It can become even more complicated if you have different beliefs from your family. Many people feel compelled to come out to family during this time. What better time than when you have your family gathered all in one place?! Right?! Join us as we spin our coming out tales and offer words of advice for the season.

Take a seat at the Table and meet your hosts! Lewanna and Maria introduce themselves as well as the vision for this project. Join them in helping uplift local voices to learn more about their practices and their local businesses!

If you would like to become a guest on the show to discuss your practice or unique witchy knowledge, email us at thewitchesaltar.biz@gmail.com

To become a member of our Patreon to help keep this show and our other projects running, please check out our website at www.thewitchesaltar.com/membership or go directly to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thewitchesaltar

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