Alt-right spaces used to be easy to spot and avoid. Everyone knew to carefully vet evangelical churches and tread lightly in certain states and towns. However, as people leave evangelical spaces to find more fulfilling spiritual paths, they sometimes bring with them bigoted and harmful ideologies.
It’s one of the growing reasons why any new ideas and mysteries we come across need to be carefully scrutinized before we embrace them. Shannon and I love a history mystery as much as the next pagan, but media literacy and critical thinking are crucial to avoid falling into the alt-right pipeline and finding yourself in very scary situations.
Join Shannon and I this week as we lay a foundation for keeping yourself and your fellow witchlings safe in the craft.
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References & Resources:
The Classical Roots of White Supremacy | Learning for Justice
Who Started Racism? History, Examples, Ways to Take Action | Human Rights Careers
The Rarely Depicted Presence of Black/African People in European History - Black History Month
The Black Presence in Pre-20th Century Europe: A Hidden History •
Whitewashing Ancient Statue: Whiteness Racism and Color in the Ancient World
How the myth of whiteness in classical sculpture was created – DW – 01/24/2023
Yes, African midwives successfully performed C-sections before it was common in Europe
White supremacists are misappropriating Norse mythology, says expert | Folio
Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Within pagan spaces, there’s often a lot of pressure to make your practice as *aesthetic* as possible. Herbs must be carefully housed in glass bottles and jars, candles must be in vintage-style candlesticks, and your altar should look like it could fit directly into the sets of Mists of Avalon.
Like many conformist views, attempting to adhere to this constantly is just silly. If you love glass jars and aesthetic items, by all means—use them! However, modern witchcraft sometimes requires a modern twist—especially in the kitchen.
Join Shannon and me this week as we examine and share our personal experiences with how modern appliances, ingredients, and cooking techniques can help bake up some truly powerful spellwork.
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Intro/Outro: Behind the Sword by Alexander Nakarada
Luck is a lot like apples, sometimes you have a good bunch—good luck—other times you find yourself with rotten apples—bad luck. But there’s a state beyond that where you have no apples at all and need to go out and get some. In regards to luck, this is a luck-free state that sometimes happens during mental, emotional, physical, and psychic numbness.
Join Megan and I in this episode as we explore the magick and spellcraft practices to manifest luck and abundance from a numb or luck-free state of being.
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Further Resources:
Jupiter Sign: What Your Jupiter Placement Means Astrologically
Jupiter Signs and Luck | Cafe Astrology.com
Opportunities, Abundance, and Luck Are All a Mindset | by Catherine Plano | Medium
Shifting Your Mindset for Better Luck | Jenn Drummond
20 Ways to Attract Good Luck | Inc.com
Scary Good Vision Boards | Molly Roberts
How to Get Lucky: 13 Techniques for Discovering and Taking Advantage of Life's Good Breaks
Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan
Intro/Outro: Brewing Potions
Luck is a tricky concept, especially when it comes to your magickal practice. Belief in luck—both good and bad—is an ancient concept with a broad lexicon of superstitions, rituals, and traditions. Many of these traditions survive today in the practice of carrying good luck charms and following cultural or familial traditions. The goal is to decrease your bad luck while welcoming in the good.
But do any of these practices have a place in your craft?
Join Shannon and me in our latest episode to learn more about the traditions surrounding luck, the psychological implications of being “lucky” or “unlucky”, and methods for infusing your workings with more serendipitous energy. We also discuss how to avoid luck-based paranoia and the importance of having fun with these traditions.
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Jupiter Sign: What Your Jupiter Placement Means Astrologically
Jupiter Signs and Luck | Cafe Astrology.com
Opportunities, Abundance, and Luck Are All a Mindset | by Catherine Plano | Medium
Shifting Your Mindset for Better Luck | Jenn Drummond
20 Ways to Attract Good Luck | Inc.com
Scary Good Vision Boards | Molly Roberts
How to Get Lucky: 13 Techniques for Discovering and Taking Advantage of Life's Good Breaks
Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan
Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod
Modern society has a tendency to apply modern ideas and symbolism to ancient entities, diluting their original meaning and purpose—especially when it comes to love deities. We’ve all seen the insipid depictions of baby Cupid with his quiver full of love darts, and Aphrodite depicted as a loveable airhead.
However, nothing could be further from the truth. As Shannon and I discuss in our latest episode, love has a multitude of facets—some sweet, some sour, and some downright deadly.
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Further Resources:
Goddess Ishtar: The Mesopotamian Goddess of Love, Sex, and War
Love is a Battlefield: The Legend of Ishtar, First Goddess of Love and War | Ancient Origins
Gods of Love and War | L.M. Sacasas
DEIMOS & PHOBOS - Greek Gods of Fear, Panic & Terror (Roman Metus, Pavor)
APHRODITE MYTHS 2 GENERAL - Greek Mythology
THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE ARMED APHRODITE
Freyja: Norse Goddess of Witchcraft, Love, and War
The Norse Goddess Freya of Love and War - Old World Gods
Freyja: The Norse Goddess of Love, Sex, War, and Magic | History Cooperative
The Story, Symbols and Powers of Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love | Ancient Origins
The Many Faces of Freyja: Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War - Viking Style
Freya Norse Goddess Of Love And War | by Marta Henriques | New Earth Consciousness | Medium
7 Greek Words for Love | Well+Good
8 Different Kinds of Love Defined by Greeks - Love Button
Embracing Divine Love: The Timeless Power of Goddess Aphrodite – Awe Inspired
The Ancient Dance Between Eros and Thanatos | by Lauren Reiff | The Understanding Project | Medium
Theories of Love in the Ancient World · Science of Love · Special Collections and Archives
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magick of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses by Judika Illes
Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod
Energy is everything and it is constantly moving, flowing, and changing. These are basic universal truths but can be difficult to wrap our minds around our personal energy, power, and magickal practice.
As practitioners, we raise, work with, and attune to the energies of our surroundings on an almost instinctive level. Sometimes, though, feeling, knowing, and following our personal energies can be some of the most intensive work we do for your growth and empowerment.
Join us in this episode as Megan and I discuss how we’ve become disconnected from the natural flow of energy, and explore how to start feeling and tapping into our own personal energy to heal the disconnection.
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Further Resources:
Chapter 06: Energetic Communication | HeartMath Institute
What is Vastu,Vastu Science,Vaastu Architecture,Benefits of Vastu
Vastu Tips: 25 ways to boost positive energy in your home
Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan
Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Wallace J Nichols
Exercise and Raising Magical Energy – Patti Wigington
Sacred Dance in Pagan Practice - Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic
Dancing for Raising Energy for Magick - The Witching Whole
Ritual Drumming – Cultivating Ecstasy | Gwion Raven
The Power of Sound in Wiccan Rituals: Using Music, Chanting, and Drumming - Craft of Wicca
The Teachings of the Sacred Drum
Drums and drumming – OCCULT WORLD
Drumming for Ritual - Temple of Witchcraft
Intro/Outro: Blacksmith by Alexander Nakarada
The beginning of the calendar year marks a shift in energies on a global level. Being able to read that energy and work with it on our spiritual path and in our practices can be incredibly empowering.
Join Shannon and I as we discuss the emerging energies of 2024 and explore previous years' energies using numerological tarot and simple addition.
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Tarot Card Year Theme - S5 Ep45
Meet the Witch: Numerology Oracle with Megan - S6 Ep54
Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Magick and magickal beings are often drawn to each other for many reasons and witches and the Fey are no exceptions.
Many magickal practitioners work with or seek to work with their Goode Neighbors. The mischievous tricks and pranks an acceptable occurrence for the many benefits of working with the Fey - as long as etiquette, manners, and active listening skills are continuously engaged.
Join us in this episode as we explore both the Fey Courts of the Unseelie and of the Winter Fair Folk and their differences, as well as how to approach these two courts, or whether or not it's wise to do so.
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Further Resources:
Witches & Pagans magazine issue 39 Between the Worlds
A Liminal Practice: Cunningfolk and the Fairy Faith by Clinto Meister
The (White) Elephant in the Room: Race & Identity in Fairy Lore by Kate Freuler
The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa (ya fiction)
Modern Faery Tales series by Holly Black (ya fiction)
Fever series by Karen Marie Moning (dark urban fantasy)
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses by Judika Illes
Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia by Carol Rose
A Witch’s Guide to Faery Folk by Edwin McCoy
How to Attract Faeries and Work with Them in Your Craft | Astrea Taylor
Of Witches And Faeries: A Brief Examination Of Working With the Fae | Kelden
https://vayas-witchcraft-and-spiritual.tumblr.com/post/111535612555/fey-work-things-to-remember
Introduction to Faery & Celtic Witchcraft - ToSalem
Faerie Etiquette: 13 Rules To Keep You Safe Before You Begin Faerie Magick | Faerie Witchcraft 101
How to Work With the Fae - Exemplore
The Fae Meaning and Mythology Secrets You Need To Know - The Peculiar Brunette
Attracting The Magickal Fae – WhiteWitchParlour.com
Fairy Witches: The Ages-old Connection Between Fae and Witchcraft
Animism in Magic: Regional and Nature Spirits - Wise Witches and Witchcraft
Woodland Magick: Modern Animism & the Folkloresque | Blackthorn & Stone
A Brief History of Fairies and Fae Folk from Around the World: in Honor of International Fairy Day
List of beings referred to as fairies - Wikipedia
Fey from other cultures | EN World Tabletop RPG News & Reviews (forum chat)
Etymology of fairy by etymonline
Attitudes Toward Fairies in Shakespeare’s Time
Overview of the Elizabethan Fairy
Shakespeare's Fairies: Exploring the Fairy Poetry of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet
Elizabethan Understandings of Fairies/ the Fae
https://pennpress.typepad.com/pennpresslog/2016/10/the-fairy-faith-in-the-middle-ages.html
Spirits and Creatures from Romanian Mythology — The ielele | by Iulian Stredie | Medium
Intro/Outro: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod
Magick and witchcraft can lean heavily towards aesthetics. When aspects of our rituals and spellwork LOOK good, it can make manifesting the desired results easier.
In this Episode, Megan and I explore the necessary balance between what looks good and what is practical and safe, especially for the tiny curious, joyous beings in our lives, our familiars, and our witchlings.
Join us as we discuss ideas on how to adjust rituals to be safe, include familiars and witchlings, as well as we both adapted our witchcraft and magickal workings for our pets, familiars, and the witchlings in our lives.
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Further Resources:
Are Candles Safe For Pets? | Dutch
How to practice witchcraft with kids
FIVE questions I'm asked as a Pagan Parent || Parenting While Pagan [CC]
Gemstone Toxicity Table - International Gem Society - IGS
Be Warned! 105 Most Dangerous Crystals in the World
Set Up an Altar for Pagan Kids – Patti Wigington
Intro/Outro: Brewing Potions
To coven, or not to coven? Most witches ask themselves this question at least once on their pagan journey—and the answer may change over time. Newer witches scratching the surface of spellwork and ritual can be especially confused by these questions:
Should I join a coven?
How do I find the right group for me?
What do I do when coven culture becomes toxic?
For our annual Halloween episode, Shannon and I will tackle these and other questions about this ancient tradition—from how covens began to their place in society today.
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Further Resources:
Qualities & Characteristics of a Cult | Dr. Janja Lalich
Cyberwitches: From Zoom rituals to casting spells with emojis | Endless Thread
Intro/Outro: Brewing Potions
Self-love and expressing it comes in many varieties from daily self affirming mantras to regular scheduled self-care pampering sessions. Sometimes expressing self-love is defining and refining our values, beliefs, and understanding, especially when it comes to our spiritual path, practice, and magickal craft.
Find what is sacred is an act of self-love as it defines what you can and cannot bend or break without compromising the essential core of what made it sacred in the first place.
In this episode, Shannon explores what she finds sacred and how she defined it.
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Further Resources:
Religion in the Legend of Zelda: The Ultimate Guide
John Astin on Gomez and Morticia's relationship on "The Addams Family"
John Astin on violence and comedy on "The Addams Family" - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
Find What Is Sacred to You | Psychology Today
Find the Sacred in Everyday Life | Live Happy
Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Numerology and Angel Numbers especially have become associated with the love and light spiritual practices that are incredibly trendy. Angel numbers are so trendy in fact that their popularity works against them and they don’t always get taken seriously.
In this episode, Megan explores with a dash of salt and a healthy serving of discernment numerological oracles and the Angel Numbers—what are they and what they are not as well as how to interpret them.
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Intro/Outro: Blacksmith by Alexander Nakarada
Many dynamic and captivating aspects, celestials, and elements move and resonate in the cosmos that add power to personal growth, discovery, and even magickal workings. Lunar Nodes transit through the zodiac, shifting energies around individual spiritual journeys and magickal practices as well as the collective focus or linchpin.
In this episode, join Shannon as she explores the astrology, magick, and mystique of the Lunar Nodes, and shares her own experiences and observations on how to harness the natal Lunar Nodes as well as the transiting nodes. Shannon provides ideas and inspiration to unlock their transformative potential to add to your spiritual and magickal toolkit.
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Further reading:
Finding the North Node from 1916 to 2028 | Cayelin Castell
Nodal Axis into Aries and Libra
Rahu Ketu - The Shadow Planets
The Dragon's Tale: Symbolism and the Lunar Nodes - Astrodienst.
The Magic of the North Node in Astrology and Human Design — Pure Generators
Your July 17, 2023 Horoscope Will Be Transformative For Each Sign
Spiritual Life Lessons: The Nodes of the Moon in Astrology
North and South Node Placements In Your Birth Chart
Moon's Nodes - Astrodienst Astrowiki
North and South Nodes Astrology: Your Life Purpose and Past Lives
North Node, South Node Astrology Explained - The Cut
The Lunar Nodes Through the Houses
Working with Lunar Nodes in Spell Casting - The Wyld Witch
The Practical Magic Take on Astrology's Nodes
Lunar Eclipse Magic & Folklore
Eclipse Magic: How To Properly Harness The Power Of An Eclipse
The Solar Eclipse and the Substitute King | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Manifesting Your Dreams During An Eclipse Is A Bad Idea
The Lunar Nodes : Vectors of Our Destiny - AstroEsotericPro
So, WTF is My Birth Chart, Anyway? – The Chill Times
North Node In Aries, South Node in Libra: Natal & Transit
Transitting Luminary Reading — Soimes Life Coaching
Lunar And Solar Eclipses 2023 – Dates, Folklore, And Facts - Farmers' Almanac
Cord Cutting: A What, Why & How-To Guide
Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod
Between Lazy Witchcraft and Armchair Spiritualist labels hides a bias within the community that comes up and around every now and again. It's a bias against those with low energy and low stamina without compassion and understanding of why someone may have low energy.
In this episode, Shannon explores the meanings of these labels, her own reasons for practicing low energy witchcraft, and different ways to do low energy and low stamina magick for yourself, no matter the reason.
Trigger Warning. I was both triggered during the recording and the editing of this podcast, so this episode is still close to the raws.
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Very often in pagan circles we encounter what I like to call pagan evangelicals. These people enjoy gatekeeping things that don’t need to be gatekept—including how we interact with deities and entities on our pantheons.
In this episode, Megan takes a closer look at these defunct rules and offers practical guidelines for deity interactions, including how to call on deities for help, presenting offerings, prayer, and what respect really means when it comes to your pantheon.
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Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod
In this episode of our Meet the Witch mini-series, Megan takes a deep dive into her childhood in rural Appalachia, and how the paradox of an evangelical upbringing in an inherently magickal place shaped who she became. She also shares how discovering her queerness and neurodivergence play a huge role in her magickal practice.
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Intro/Outro: Black Knight by Rafael Krux
Another solo episode with Shannon, our resident librarian, archaeologist, and multi-faceted witch. Take a journey with her back in time as she recounts magickal and personality-shaping experiences from her childhood, draws connections between neurodivergence and witchcraft, and provides deep insight into the way she chooses to practice magick.
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Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Every energy must have an opposite, and even a figure as pervasive and hopeful as Santa Claus is no exception.
Unlike the charming, rosy-cheeked man in a flying sleigh, Krampus doesn’t exist to deliver gifts—he’s here to deliver retribution. At least, according to common legend.
But there’s a deeper story here. Like most mythical beings, Krampus is a coalescence of thousands of years of stories, cultures, and reimaginings.
This week, Shannon and I explore the ways in which Krampus meets the popular legends, ways in which he doesn’t, and discuss how to safely call upon him in a time of need.
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Further reading:
Krampus - Wikipedia
Trailing the Krampus
The Origin of Krampus, Europe's Evil Twist on Santa | Travel| Smithsonian Magazine.
home of the holiday devil :: Who's Krampus?
The Story Of Krampus, The Anti-Santa Who Punishes Naughty Children With Season's Beatings
Who is Krampus? Explaining Santa Claus's Scary Christmas Counterpart
Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children - HISTORY
Krampus Spaß
The Untold Truth Of Krampus
Krampus, Wild Nature Spirit, the Christmas Daemon
Intro/Outro: Krampus's Workshop by Kevin MacLeod
Whether you gravitate toward simple-yet-powerful hedge magick or prefer the intensity of ceremonial workings, every witch in existence has magickal tools—all of which have one thing in common:
They get worn out.
Cauldrons rust and crystals crack, wands break and robes rip. Sometimes, an item that you loved and used in every working suddenly feels lackluster.
And that’s okay. Nothing lasts forever.
That’s why this week’s podcast is all about decommissioning magickal tools. Join us as we discuss disenchantment, respectful disposal, and more.
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Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod