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Witch WednesdaysAug 12, 2020
Episode 221 - Make Your Own Magic with Amanda Lovelace
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.
Episode 220 - The Magic of May
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
Episode 219 - Greek Mysticism with George Lizos
I'm joined today by author George Lizos to chat about the ancient Greek pantheon and the transition into modern day Greek mysticism.
SECRETS OF GREEK MYSTICISM is the first spiritual book about the Greek gods and goddesses written by a native, practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism. Rather than presenting the gods and goddesses as symbolic, lifeless figures, Secrets of Greek Mysticism teaches readers how to find each god or goddess within them. This is achieved by explaining the deeper spiritual meaning of popular myths and through grounding insights on the gods’ virtues as they relate to modern life: practicing bravery with Ares, cultivating endurance with Demeter, and embodying love with Aphrodite.
George Lizos is a spiritual teacher, intuitive, and creator of Intuition Mastery School. He is also a priest of Hellenic Polytheism at the world’s first modern temple of Zeus in Cyprus.
https://georgelizos.com/greekmysticism
Episode 218 - Healing and Reclaiming Your Secret Self with Practical Mystic, Nicole Frolick
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.
Episode 217 - Moon Magick with Julia Halina Hadas
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
Episode 216 - The Magic of April
Today's episode is all about the energy and magic of April 2024 and how that can be applied to your witchcraft practice.
Episode 215 - Celtic Goddesses, Water Witchcraft, and More with Annwyn Avalon
I'm joined today by author Annwyn Avalon to chat about her newest book, The Celtic Goddess Grimoire. We talk about so many mythology, lesser known Celtic goddesses, archeological finds, water witchcraft (even for land locked witches), life in Glastonbury as a Lead Ceremonialist at the White Spring, and more!
Find Annwyn:
www.waterwitchcraft.com Instagram: @annwynavalon
Annwyn Avalon is a Celtic Water Witch and Water Priestess. She is the Author of The Way of the Water Priestess, Water Witchcraft: Magic and Lore from the Celtic Tradition and The Celtic Goddess Grimiore. She is the founder of Water Priestess Training, The Water Priestess Confluence, Bewitching the Waters Symposium, and Triskele Rose Witchcraft an Avalonian Witchcraft Tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of Esoteric Water Mysteries. Her path is one of sacred service to the waters of this world and her ancestors. She is an initiated Witch and Priestess, Reiki Master Teacher, award-winning Dancer, and has a BFA in sculpture, BA in Anthropology. She has also received an apprentice certificate in Herbalism. She writes for the Magical Times Magazine in the UK and has contributed to other published works such as Brigid's Light: Tending the Ancestral Flame of the Beloved Celtic Goddess, This Witch, and Witchology Magazine. She is the author of the Patheos Blog The Water Witch. She now lives in Glastonbury as the sacred steward of Chalice Orchard, the former home of the famous occultist Dion Fortune and is a Keeper and Lead Ceremonialist at the White Spring, one of the sacred springs located in Glastonbury.
Episode 214 - The Herbalist's Guide with Mary Colvin
Today I'm joined by author Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) to chat all about herbalism and her upcoming book, The Herbalist's Guide. A beautiful resource for beginners and advanced practitioners looking to grow their own herbalism practice.
The Herbalist's Guide arms readers with the tools to protect themselves and their families with natural remedies. Learn about basic botany, harvesting, herbal preparations, miscellaneous materials used to make herbal medicine, and other tools of the trade!
The perfect book for herbal beginners and those looking to build their own home apothecary.
Find Mary and The Herbalist's Guide:
https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510778092/the-herbalists-guide/
Episode 213 - The Magic of March
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?
Episode 212 - The Language of Lenormand with Erika Robinson
If you’ve been looking for how to guide to direct you through the process of learning to read Lenormand for yourself and others, this is the episode for you. I’m joined today by the creator of The Language of Lenormand guide book and deck, Erika Robinson. We chat about her history with the cards and creating guides, how to start reading for yourself, tips for beginners, and of course, plenty of examples!
This a much-needed guide to this increasingly popular divination system. Widely respected authority Erika Robinson believes that Lenormand is not just a deck of cards but also a language that, if mastered, can help you achieve self-empowerment and the ability to attain the life you desire. A longtime English teacher, she helps readers become fluent in the language of Lenormand. This clearly written, accessible guide to the meanings of each card requires no prior knowledge of Lenormand, but is simultaneously a sophisticated book that takes Lenormand to the next level, providing greater insights and elucidation for those already familiar with it.
Find Erika:
Lenormandwitherika.com Instagram: @divine_withme In the Company of Cards on Substack www.LaPantherestudio.com The Language of Lenormand: A Practical Guide for Everyday Divination https://a.co/d/1MGr2Ju
Episode 211 - The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire with Denise Alvarado
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.
Find More:
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
Episode 210 - The Magic of February
Today I'm chatting all about the magic and witchcraft of February, including the energies, correspondences, astrological happenings, and holidays. How will you be incorporating the month into your witchcraft practice?
Episode 209 - The Magical in the Mundane with Elissa, The Ritual Woman
I'm joined today by The Ritual Woman, Elissa, to chat all about mystical moments and the magic in the mundane of daily life. If you ever feel overwhelmed or short on time when it comes to your witchcraft and spirituality, this is the episode for you.
Elissa helps witchy, alternative, creative women to navigate their spiritual development journeys so they can live heart-open, soul-led lives.
Her expertise primarily caters to women at the beginning of their spiritual/ personal development journey who may feel a little overwhelmed and tend to outsource their power and agency. She understands the challenges they face and offers trauma informed, creatively oriented guidance that allows them to become Self Sourced.
Episode 208 - The Magic of January
Today's episode is all about the energy and magic of January 2024 and how that can be applied to your witchcraft practice. Thanks for listening to my intro about Skip! To get to the meat of the episode, you'll want to head to 6:25. For more content on Patreon and to support the Skip care: https://www.patreon.com/witchwednesdays
Episode 207 - Tarot for the Hard Work with Maria Minnis
I'm joined today by author Maria Minnis to chat about her upcoming book, Tarot for the Hard Work! Maria is an unapologetically Black writer, ritual facilitator, and tarot reader who teaches about blending spirituality with liberation work. She has creatively worked with tarot for over twenty years and considers herself an eternal student of life, and thus the tarot. Her community program, Antiracist Tarot Society, is inspired by her belief that the end result of all magic should be to cultivate a more equitable and empathetic planet. Tarot for the Hard Work is a provocative exploration of the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana that re envisions these archetypes as beacons that illuminate the various ways racism takes root both in ourselves and in the world. Author Maria Minnis, with compassion and wisdom, shows us how these insights can be turned into self-awareness, self-love, and positive social action. In Tarot for the Hard Work you’ll explore the Major Arcana to uncover how each card highlights both benevolent and shadow aspects of each archetype in relation to the different ways that racism shows up in our lives. With exercises and thought-provoking recommended reading and resources, you will be guided how to use those themes to dismantle internalized racism, racism in your relationships, and racism in your communities. Journal prompts are provided to help you create your own antiracism tool kit. As you move from the Fool to the World card, you’ll discover that everything we do ripples beyond us and that there are practical ways to use tarot energy to change our actions and our world.
Episode 206 - The Oracle of Pluto with Aubrey and Rose
Today I'm joined by Aubrey and Rose to chat all about Pluto and shadow via their brand new oracle deck.
Author/illustrator duo Aubrey Houdeshell (@thegraveyardroses) and Rose Ides (@mothertao) are the creators of the recently-published deck The Oracle of Pluto, a dreamy 55-card oracle deck that guides readers through the foundations and rituals of shadow work, a spiritual practice long-associated with Plutonian archetypes—the unconscious self, rebirth, and transformation—to harness the cosmic insights of Pluto. The playful, psychedelic illustrations are meant to situate users in the transformative magic of Pluto, and representations of the planet’s many archetypes as shadow puppets infuse the deck with a whimsicality that counterbalances the intensity of the practice. Perfect for seekers of all kinds, The Oracle of Pluto celebrates the impressive insight that the dwarf planet provides in navigating life’s deepest questions.
Episode 205 - IntuWitchin with Mia Magik
Episode 204 - Clairtangency, the Seven Clairs, and Intuition with Eboni Banks
Today's episode is all about the seven 'clairs' and specifically, clairtangency with guest Eboni Banks. Eboni is a Clairtangent Intuitive Healer, and we chat all about the clairs, trusting intuition and using your gifts to heal, practices for self-care and energy shielding and more!
Find Eboni: https://www.ebonibanks.me https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveeboniwrites
Episode 203 - Tea Witchcraft with S.M. Harlow
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
Episode 202 - Yearly Updates
Time for the yearly updates episode that includes all the information I wasn't able to get out in Episode 200, due to being sick.
Links mentioned:
Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/7b7b40821/?
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchwednesdays
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/witchwednesdays
Discord: https://discord.gg/bWDVn2QSh8
Episode 201 - Intuitive Healing with Abigail White of Breath of Life
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:
TikTok
Episode 200 - Celebrating 200 Episodes
200 episodes!! Thanks for being here and listening all this time. Enter the giveaway here or at witchwednesdays.com
Listen to the end for the code word!
Episode 199 - Pottery, Art, and Witchcraft with Sarah
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).
Find Sarah:
Episode 198 - Blood, Sex, Magic with Bri Luna
I'm joined today by Bri Luna to chat about her upcoming book, Blood, Sex, Magic. We talk about her history in starting a practice, magic in her family, representation in witchcraft, and more! Bri Luna is the founder of The HoodWitch a web platform and lifestyle brand dedicated to empowering, educating, and cultivating community through meaningful rituals supporting self-care and wellness. Luna is devoted to offering “Everyday Magic for the modern mystic,” through her art and is an advocate for the use of traditional healing practices to address modern-day challenges. She and her work have been featured internationally and in major publications including Vogue, I.D, and The New York Times. Website Instagram
Episode 197 - Crystal Ball Divination with Fortune by Kalem
Episode 196 - Using Pumpkin in Witchcraft with Rhiannon Harvest
Episode 195 - Music in Witchcraft with Citrine Fox
Today I'm joined by Citrine Fox to chat about the use of music in witchcraft, specifically the piano in her practice. We also talk about mediumship, the goddess Bastet, and at the end there's a special treat - Citrine is playing Clair de Lune for cleansing, grounding, and relaxation.
Find Citrine:
Episode 194 - A Box of Magick with Jamie Della
Find more from Jamie: www.jamiedella.com
Episode 193 - The Occult Unveiled with the Pythian Priestess
Today I'm chatting with Ashley, the Pythian Priestess, initiated hermetic priestess, and host of the Occult Unveiled podcast. We talk about Witch Tok, daily practice, finding truth, mystery school, plus Ashley's upcoming app and visit to the Conjuring house with Sam and Colby.
Find more from Ashley:
Www.tiktok.com/pythianpriestess
Episode 192 - Rooted in the Feminine Energy, Intuition, Rest, Chakras and More with Marissa
I'm joined today by Marissa of Rooted to chat all about becoming rooted in your sacred feminine energy. We cover morning routines, chakra work, building and trusting intuition, seasons of rest, tips for beginners, and so much more!
Find more from Marissa and take a quiz on what season you're in: rootedfeminine.com/quiz
Episode 191 - Dark Spiritual Energies and the Impact on Mental Health with Annamarie Green
Today I'm joined by licensed intuitive therapist and healer, Annamarie Green. We chat all about the intersection of spirituality, energy healing, and therapy, and specifically the impact of darker spiritual energies and their impact on mental and physical health. Learn how to identify and clear these energies and beings that might be attached to you and how to protect yourself, your home, and your loved ones.
Find Annamarie on her website and Instagram.
Annamarie was also kind enough to offer a special discount code to be used on any of the sessions. Use the code WITCHY23 to book here: generous-boat-418.myflodesk.com
Episode 190 - A Brief Check In
Episode 189 - Fairy Magic and Art Witchcraft with Selkie Selenite
Find Selkie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/selkieselenite/
Episode 188 - The Divine Feminine with Heather Alison
More about Heather: Heather is an Activator of Activators. The Divine Feminine guide for Divine Feminine guides. A Destiny Accelerator for those who feel they are here for a bigger impact, a more beautiful life, and a Divine Purpose. She is an only child who has always had a simple life, a rich inner world, and cats as companions; a Pisces, a Manifestor, a Life Path 9, and a Fire Dragon – in other words, the perfect candidate to have a sudden Spiritual Awakening at the age of 40, and then start teaching the deep Feminine, Archetypal, Energetic and Consciousness principles she receives from what she calls her Cosmic Team.
Find Heather:Website: www.primordialfeminine.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamheatherallison/
Episode 187 - Spirit Work, Haunted Items, Negative Spirits and More with Quill Salem
Today I'm having a chat with listener and patron, Quill Salem. Quill is a spirit witch. We talk all about spirit work, finding and working with haunted objects, afterlife, negative spirits, working with spirits in your home, and more! Find Quill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangequill/
Episode 186 - Healing Lineage Wounds with Kahuna Wisdom Keeper, Janese
Today I'm joined by Janese, a Kahuna Wisdom Keeper in Hawaii, similar to a shaman, priest, or priestess, a gift from her mother's lineage. She helps women transform their ancestral karmic limitations from the past by healing them through their mother's womb from the moment that they were conceived, ending any agreements, limits, old stories that may have past down so that they can come through lighter without all the baggage.
Find more from Janese: https://linktr.ee/janese_ululani
Episode 185 - Cyclical Awareness with Divine Mommy, Jamie Day
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.
Episode 184 - The Green Witch's Guide with Chris and Susan
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.
Episode 183 - Inner Critic, Boundaries, Blood Magic, and More with Ellen Gilbert
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
Episode 182 - Tea Leaf Reading with Kalem of Fortune by Kalem
Episode 181 - Birth Charts, Life Paths, and More with Gabrielle of Agua Astrology
Episode 180 - Metal Magic with Sam 'Bo' Thompson
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!
Episode 179 - Mysticism, Intuition, and Past Lives with Jeannine Kim
I'm chatting today with mystic Jeannine Kim about so many fascinating topics! We cover mysticism, leaning into and trusting your intuition, and past lives, including healing from past lives trauma.
TW for DV story at 19:00-23:00
Episode 178 - Finding Wicca Later in Life with Crow Moon
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!
Episode 177 - Witchy Work Wishes with Charlene
Today I'm joined by a fellow podcast host, Charlene, the host of Witchy Work Wishes. We chat about her journey to witchcraft and hosting a podcast to share her tips and tricks. Specifically, she looks for ways to bring the practice into the workplace. So if you're looking to do the same, on a small or large scale, this is the episode for you!
Episode 176 - Be Careful What You Wish For with Laetitia Latham-Jones
I'm joined today by author Laetitia Latham-Jones to chat about her book, Be Careful What You Wish For. We chat about her spiritual journey to Cornwall and witchcraft from a strict religious childhood, working as a wise woman and counselor, studying under the first registered witch in England, cunning and folk craft, spirits and ancestors, witch gatherings, and more!
Episode 175 - Answering Your Witchy Questions
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.
Episode 174 - In the Shadow of 13 Moons with Kimberly Sherman-Cook
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.
Episode 173 - Runes, Swamp Magic, Sun Magic, Green Witchcraft with Kids, and More with Justin
Episode 172 - The Way of Four: Working with the Elements with Deborah Lipp
Deborah Lipp is here today to chat all about her works, particularly The Way of Four. We chat all about working with the four elements of water, fire, air, and earth, and finding simple but actionable ways to work these into everyday life. Including office magic, altars, elements in the home, even elemental magic through clothing, and more.