Episodes
Happy Ostara and Spring Equinox!  Twice a year we get a chance to reflect on the concept of balance, twice a year we celebrate having equal daylight and nighttime hours.  Join us for this seasonal discussion! Resources: Mastering Magick book The Magick Kitchen blog Patheos article Mysticum Luna blog Send us your stories! [email protected] Tag us on Instagram and Threads @sistermagickpod
Published 03/23/24
There are few ways to access energy more accessible than the storm.  Learning how to let every sense be involved, how to let the energy fill you, how to know it is there, are really powerful ways of experiencing this path.  Join us for a discussion on Storm Magick! Resources: The Tea Witch blog The Magick Kitchen blog The Middle-Aged Witch podcast The Collector blog Send us your stories, we love to hear them! [email protected] Tag us on Instagram and Threads! @sistermagickpod
Published 03/16/24
For our 100th episode we wanted to give you a story with two heads.  In this episode we weave our own yarn of life in a cult, the devastation of losing your belonging, and the joys of rebuilding something far stronger.  Join us for our origin story! We would love to hear from you! [email protected] Instagram and Threads are where we live on the Interwebs @sistermagickpod
Published 03/08/24
We often struggle as humans with having power and using it correctly.  Having found this path we may be so enamored with the power it gives us that we feel like we can solve the problems of many people, without asking them if they want their problem solved.  Join us for a conversation about Love spells, consent and Baneful work. Resources: Consent as Tea video Ethical Love Spell article Witchy Woman podcast Love, Sex and Magick, Sister Magick Tell us your stories, we love to hear...
Published 03/03/24
All food is Magick, regardless of whether you cooked it or not.  Even that which we often refer to as "junk food"  with all of the shame that comes with it carries in it the ability to nourish us, and should be honored as such.   Join us for a discussion on how we can repair the relationship between us and our food and bring the Magick back.    Resources: Magic and Food article Got magical food stories?  We want to hear them! [email protected] Tag us on Instagram and...
Published 02/25/24
Knot and Cord Magick is simple and accessible to all, and it sure seems like we were doing knotty things long before we found Witchcraft.   Join us for a discussion of the many ways to weave this one into your daily routines and special seasonal summonings! Resources: Cats, Tea and Witchcraft podcast Cauldron and Brew blog Cord Magic book Witchcasting podcast The Traveling Witch blog Just want to say hi?  We love it [email protected] Tag us on Instagram and Threads!\ @sistermagickpod
Published 02/16/24
In the Witch Community, we often seem to be preoccupied with the idea of getting rid of emotions that we deem to be negative.  What if we are robbing ourselves of power this way?  Join us for a discussion about the lessons we get from the emotions we don't want.  Resources: High Emotion Magic blog Bad Feelings blog Witchcraft, Grief, and the Ambivalence of Emotion Let us know about your Witch story! [email protected] Tag us on Instagram and Threads! @sistermagickpod
Published 02/10/24
We all have them, those extra projects.  Sometimes they are just hobbies, sometimes they bring in extra cash.  How can we bring those into our practice?  Join us for the discussion!    Send us your questions, deities and side gig questions!   [email protected] Tag us Instagram and Threads @sistermagickpod
Published 02/05/24
He's the god of all the fun things: Wine, Festivity, Madness, Crossdressing and Theater!  Join us for a look at his story! Resources: Folklorica podcast Send us an email, maybe suggest a Deity for us to cover [email protected] Tag us on Instagram and Threads @sistermagickpod
Published 01/28/24
We have noticed that in our community, the need to be protected seems to outweigh all else.  What are we missing if we never allow ourselves to be vulnerable?  What is the value of Vulnerability?  Join us for the discussion! Resources: Brenee Brown Ted Talk Send us your thoughts on the vulnerability of a Witch [email protected] Tag us on Insta and Threads @sistermagickpod
Published 01/24/24
Sacred Space means something different for each person with a practice, any practice.  And even then, it comes with layers.  Peel back the onion with us while we dive into the different ways to see this concept and how to figure out what works for you. Tell us about your own sacred space!  [email protected] Tag us in photos or just say hi on Instagram and Threads @sistermagickpod
Published 01/13/24
Hello Sisters!    The New Year (whenever you celebrate it) brings with it a very specific kind of energy, one that reminds us of the Ace of Swords.     As Witches, we love energy.  We also have a plethora of wonderful tools to use for turning that energy into plans!  Join us for a light discussion on planning out our new years in sustainable and healthy ways.   Send us those Souffle's!   [email protected] Tag us Instagram and Threads @sistermagickpod
Published 01/05/24
Merry Whatever and Happy Hibernation to all the Sisters out there!   Today we tell some of our favorite winter stories from around the cold parts of the world.  Please join us, and thank you so much for being with us for 90 episodes! Resources: Audio Clip about the Trows Northlink Ferries Blog Faery Folklorist Blog Stories of Scotland Podcast German Girl in America blog Pagan Traditions in Austria blog Did we miss your favorite part of the story?  Tell us! [email protected] Tag us...
Published 12/30/23
Familiars are a common part of the Witch archetype.  Sadly, our collective understanding of what makes something a familiar, or how to get one, is full of holes and what "historical record" there is lacks credibility.  Join us for a discussion of how we have incorporated them into our practice. Resources: Cats, Tea and Witchcraft podcast Llewellyn article on Familiars Slavic Polytheist article World of Magick article Send us pictures of your Familiars! [email protected] Tag us in...
Published 12/18/23
We are feeling enormous pressure to hold up traditions that are not ours around this time of year.  Even among the Pagan and Witchy communities it feels like there are expectations to stick to.  What if we threw all of that out and focused instead on what meaning we need to find this time of year?  Let's try it. Reach out and tell us how your new traditions are going! [email protected] You can find us on Instagram and Threads, tag us and let's talk! @sistermagickpod
Published 12/08/23
In our community it can be hard to determine if you have found a teacher, or let in a predator.  We found some very helpful guidelines for keeping the grifters at bay.  Resources: Master Checklist for High Control Groups Mystic Sisters podcast The Dream podcast The New Gurus podcast Dark World of New Age Gurus documentary FOMO and Spiritual MLMs article Tell us your witchy stories! [email protected] Instagram and Threads too! @sistermagickpod
Published 12/02/23
In Witchcraft we make many personal decisions on what our paths look like.  Today's episode is about the framework for those decisions that allows us to live harmoniously with those who have made different choices.  Resources: Drawing Down the Moon book God is Dead, Long Live the Gods article Witch Wednesdays podcast We would love to hear about your path! [email protected] Find us on Instagram and Threads! @sistermagickpod
Published 11/26/23
In a time when so many of us cannot access healthcare, it is vital that we learn to use the resources offered to us through Herbalism.  Join us for an exploration of the roots and tools of this ancient craft. Resources: Beginner's Guide to Herbalism by MRH Guide to Basic Herbal Actions by MRH Plant Spirit Medicine book The Wild and Weedy Apothecary book Blackthorn's Botanical Magic book The Poison Path Herbal book Culpeper's Complete Herbal book Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs...
Published 11/17/23
Now that someone has found a voice to use, though it may not be her own, we are back!  Join us for a deep dive into some of our favorite deities and their stories! Resources: Occult Confessions podcast Sunday School Dropouts podcast The Twelve Faces of the Goddess book Occult World site Secret History of the Witches Northern Paganism site Let us know about your favorite deities! [email protected] Instagram and Threads are where you will find us online @sistermagickpod
Published 11/10/23
Inspired by a recent cemetery stroll, we were thinking about how we feel about those who have passed, and how their remains should be treated.  Join us for some intuition diving, Graveyard Guardians, and discussion of Death Rites. Resources: TikTok Headstone Recipes video Graveyard Magick article TikTok Grave Cleaning and Storytelling Send us photos of your Cemetery Wanderings, which won't be a problem if you went during the day! [email protected] Tag us here on Instagram and...
Published 10/27/23
Are you a SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Witch?  We both struggle every year to varying degrees, maybe it's the lack of light and maybe it's just the cold.  Join us for a discussion of how being a Witch can really help us through. Resources: The Neurodivergent Nurse podcast Johns Hopkins article Flying the Hedge article Obscure Clouds article The Bad Witch article Word Witchery Designs article The Witches Book of Self Care book Let us now how you prepare for the darker...
Published 10/20/23
It's become time in our path for us to get specific on some things, so we are starting with some of our favorite Goddesses.  Resources: Wiki page for Inanna/Ishtar Oldest Stories podcast Entering Hecate's Cave book The Hecateon book Theio Website on Hecate Ancient Origins of Hecate video A Series of Witches video Tell us what Deities you work with so we can look them up! [email protected] Instagram and Threads are where you can find us on the socials @sistermagickpod
Published 10/14/23
For our 80th episode we have prepared two stories from our witchy herstory for you!  Please enjoy! Resources: Helen Duncan site American Hauntings site History UK site Unhinged History podcast The Trial of Mrs. Helen Duncan Trial summary The Trial of Mrs. Duncan book Missing Witches podcast The Independent article Let us know about stories you would like to hear! [email protected] Instagram and Threads are the best places to find us online @sistermagicpod
Published 10/06/23
Dream work is a huge topic, and it is very easy to get lost in the weeds.  Join us for a personalized discussion on the best ways to get started Resources: Dream Work for Beginners article 4 Types of Dreams podcast Dream Magic and Cannabis podcast Lucid Dreaming article Witchcraft and Dreams article What is a Dream Journal article Send us an email! We love to hear from you! [email protected] Instagram and Threads work too! @sistermagickpod
Published 09/29/23
Shandra here!  I had the privilege of spending this past weekend at Mystic Mabon Southwest, and I just had to share my experience with you.  We hope you enjoy this discussion and that you will be able to find a community near you!    Send us an email, let us know about your events and we can share the ones we know of! [email protected] Instagram and Threads @sistermagickpod
Published 09/22/23