Episodes
Tap into the divine wisdom of horses for guidance and self-transformation as I'm joined today by oracle deck author Sandra Wallin.
Allowing you to tap into the earthly and spiritual wisdom of horses, this oracle embraces humanity’s millennia-old relationship with horses as interactive guides to transformation.
Each beautifully illustrated card conveys the captivating presence of the horse, offering an encounter with the equine soul while transmitting healing frequencies directly from the...
Published 11/13/24
Today I'm chatting with Casey Zabala about the anthology A Confluence of Witches. A Confluence of Witches aims to highlight how witchcraft has always been a diverse, constantly evolving, culturally specific practice with many lineages and rich traditions. It features essays, spells, and reflections from witches, traditional healers, herbalists, and artists on themes of magical activism, animism, and merging ancient practices with modern technologies, among other mystical subjects. The diverse...
Published 11/06/24
All about the energies and magic of November plus a few November holidays to highlight.
Correspondences:
Crystals: citrine, cat’s eye, topaz
Animals: snake, eel, goose, raccoon
Flower: chrysanthemum
Deities: Pluto, Anubis, Kali, Inanna
The sun is in Scorpio until November 22. Scorpio is a fixed water sign.
Moon Phases
November 1: new moon in Scorpio
November 9: second quarter moon in Aquarius
November 15: full moon in Taurus
November 22: fourth quarter moon in...
Published 10/30/24
I'm chatting today with Jezmina and Paulina about their new book, Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling!
In Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling, Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele share the knowledge and personal experiences of being raised to be fortune-tellers. They share divination methods, tools, and techniques that have been created, adapted, or popularized by the Roma, including card reading, palmistry, dream divination, and tea-leaf and coffee reading. They share exercises to...
Published 10/23/24
Today I'm joined by author Judika Illes to chat about her newest book (and all the other things she's contributed to the witchcraft community!) Let us know - who is your favorite cinematic witch?
WITCHES: A COMPENDIUM is a concise compendium of witches through the ages, from earliest prehistory to some of the most significant modern practitioners, Witches explores who and what is a witch. Also included are an exploration of the sacred and the profane, the myths and misconceptions of...
Published 10/16/24
Today I'm joined by author Kris Spisak to chat all about her newest (and fifth!) book, Becoming Baba Yaga.
Becoming Baba Yaga (https://redwheelweiser.com/book/becoming-baba-yaga-9781642970517/) is an in depth look at the Baba Yaga mythos and history through Slavic folklore. The book is filled with historical and cultural context and analyses, and is a comprehensive resource for anyone hoping to learn more about this ambiguous character and how her multifaceted presence still ripples through...
Published 10/09/24
I'm joined today by author and witch Michelle Tea to chat about her newest book, Modern Magic. We talk all about growing up as a goth witch in the 80s, finding your own ritual groove in your practice, playfulness in witchcraft, and more!
Find the Book:
Modern Magic
An enchanted sibling to the cult classic Modern Tarot, Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches, by professional tarot reader and feminist Icon, Michelle Tea provides a fascinating, magical history...
Published 10/02/24
All about the energies and magic of October plus a few October holidays to highlight.
Correspondences:
Crystals: Opal, tourmaline
Animals: bat, rat, crow, raven, dove
Flower: calendula
Deities: Athena, Hephaestus, Venus, Shiva, Cernunnos
The sun is in Libra until October 23. Libra is a cardinal air sign.
Moon Phases
October 2: new moon in Libra
October 10: second quarter moon in Capricorn
October 17: full moon in Aries
October 24: fourth quarter moon in Leo
October...
Published 09/25/24
Today I'm chatting with Dr. Cressida Stone about her book, The Secrets of Santa Muerte. I learned so much about this Mexican folk saint from the book but also just from this talk, so I know you will too!
The Secrets of Santa Muerte is a practical handbook on how to connect with the mysterious Mexican folk saint. Drawing from authentic Mexican sources and traditions, it details secret, esoteric knowledge that will foster a deep connection with the Saint of Death. The book covers the...
Published 09/18/24
Sara is back for the part 2 we promised! She answers some follow up questions about the energy of the sabbats and then we dive into the topic of including children in celebrating the natural cycles and teaching them the magic of the world around them.
Find Sara:
https://www.instagram.com/aranelsara/
https://www.facebook.com/sara.aranel.7
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Published 09/11/24
It's such a joy to be joined today by author Amy Blackthorn! We're chatting about her history in witchcraft and her new book, Sacred Plant Magic. But I couldn't help myself, as an avid reader of all of Amy's books, to ask about some of her other works as well. You'll definitely learn a lot in this very fun episode.
Buy the Book: https://redwheelweiser.com/book/blackthorns-book-of-sacred-plant-magic-9781578638307/
Renowned herbalist Amy Blackthorn shows readers how to bring plant spirits...
Published 09/04/24
All about the energies and magic of September plus a few September holidays to highlight.
Correspondences:
Crystals: sapphire, zircon, sardonyx
Animals: bear, stag, fox
Flowers: aster, morning glory
Deites: Frigg, Hestia, Persephone, Odin
The sun is in Virgo until September 22. Virgo is a mutable earth sign.
Moon Phases
September 2: new moon in Virgo
September 11: second quarter moon in Sagittarius
September 17: full moon in Pisces
September 24: fourth quarter moon...
Published 08/28/24
I'm joined today by Sara to chat all about Celtic holidays, including the Lughnasadh season, connecting with the seasons and energies of the Earth, trusting your intuition to find and forge your own path in your witchcraft and spiritual journey, and more!
Be sure to leave your questions for part 2.
Find Sara:
https://www.instagram.com/aranelsara/
https://www.facebook.com/sara.aranel.7
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Published 08/07/24
All about the energies and magic of August plus a few August holidays to highlight.
Zodiac Signs + Correspondences:
Crystals: peridot, carnelian
Animals: crow, owl, sturgeon
Flowers: poppy, gladiolus
Deities: Helios, Ra, Aekhmet, Amaterasu
The sun is in Leo until August 22. Leo is a fixed fire sign.
Lion's Gate Portal (8/8)
Moon Phases
August 4: new moon in Leo
August 13: second quarter moon in Scorpio
August 19: full moon in Aquarius
August 26: fourth quarter...
Published 07/31/24
Today I'm chatting with musician, medium, and sound healer Laura Carbone. A renowned witchy artist who’s based in Berlin and spends time in LA, Laura's lush and ambitious double concept album, The Cycle, is filled with melodic folk and goth/rock influences, and explores the emotional turmoil, trials and challenges the album’s protagonist faces during the changing seasons of the year. She’s also toured the world with The Jesus & Mary Chain and Dennis Lyxzén of Refused and performed at...
Published 07/17/24
Such a treat to have Tenae Stewart, the Witch of Lupine Hollow, back again to chat about her newest work, Botanical Cocktails! We get to chat all about life updates, creating a new book, herbalism, crafting cocktails, and more.
Be sure to attend The Modern Green Witches Summit - July 10-11, 2024 - Herbology class is in session for the witchy at-home herbalists! Join us for two days of herbalism classes to celebrate the launch of the new book, Botanical Cocktails. Free to attend - replays...
Published 07/10/24
I'm joined today by debut author Rosalind Moody to chat about her book, The Spark: Sex, Love & Spirituality in a Toxic Dating World. She’s turned the chaotic quest of her twenties — to find love at any cost — into an empowering memoir-manual for women looking to securely anchor their self-worth amidst the turbulent storm of the modern dating scene.
Find Rosalind:
https://septemberpublishing.org/product/the-spark-hb/
https://www.instagram.com/rosalindmoody/?hl=en
Meet Rosalind...
Published 07/03/24
All about the energies and magic of July plus a few July holidays to highlight.
Zodiac Signs + Correspondences:
Crystals: turquoise, ruby
Animals: dog, loon, woodpecker, salmon
Flower: Larkspur, waterlily
Deities: Demeter, Luna, Mercury, Danu, Parvati
The sun is in Cancer until July 22. Cancer is a cardinal water sign.
Moon Phases
July 5: new moon in Cancer
July 13: second quarter moon in Libra
July 21: full moon in Capricorn
July 29: fourth quarter moon in Taurus
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Published 06/26/24
I'm joined today by author and herbalist Jane Barlow Christensen to chat about herbalism and using common plants in your healing journey.
Simple Steps to Make Your Plants into Your Own Herbal Apothecary with full color pictures. Be Your Own Shaman by Jane Barlow Christensen and Brian Christensen features 101 plants with healing properties. The plants can be found worldwide, and many can be cultivated in your very own garden. Specific health conditions and their healing plants are included...
Published 06/19/24
I'm joined today by debut author Nathan King to chat about Awakening the Witch Blood. We chat all about the European folklore and mythology that relates to the practice of traditional witchcraft and how you can awaken your own Witchblood in your magical practice.
Find Nathan:
Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/Nathan_toilandtrouble
Witch-Path Magick & Occult: https://www.instagram.com/witchpath_magick_and_occult_/
Book:...
Published 06/12/24
Today I'm joined by Kamden Cornell to chat about their newest book: The Tameless Path: Unleashing the Power of Invasive Plants in Witchcraft. There's so much you can do with the "weeds" in your area, don't dismiss them! They're so useful in your witchcraft practice. We also chat about classes, sourcing items, making oils and potions, and more!
Find Kamden:
Website: Heart & Vine Apothecary
Instagram: @heart_n_vine_apothecary
Book:...
Published 06/05/24
All about the energies and magic of June plus a few June holidays to highlight.
Zodiac Signs + Correspondences:
Crystals: pearl, chalcedony, alexandrite
Animals: deer, eagle, fox
Flower: rose
Deities: Artemis, Cerridwen, Hermes, Odin
The sun is in Gemini until June 20. Gemini is a mutable air sign.
Moon Phases
June 6: new moon in Gemini
June 14: second quarter moon in Virgo
June 21: full moon in Capricorn
June 28: fourth quarter moon in Aries
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Published 05/29/24
I'm chatting today with channeler and psychic teacher, Jenny Zakrzewski. We talk all about the clairs, psychic soul gifts, find your purpose, awakening your spiritual self in a grounded way, starseeds, daily practice, and more!
Find Jenny:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starseedacademyofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starseedacademy/
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Published 05/22/24
Today I'm joined by author and clinical psychologist David Shoemaker to chat about Thelema and his newest book, The Way of the Will.
In THE WAY OF THE WILL, David Shoemaker explores how the spiritual discipline of Thelema, founded by Aleister Crowley (1875–1947), can be utilized to enhance your psychological and spiritual growth. The book grew out of the authors own teachings and experiences—podcast episodes, classes, and of course, many years of personal practice and supervision of other...
Published 05/15/24