In this episode, I muse about how my bipolar has shaped my life and spirituality. I speak about my relatively recent diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, how undiagnosed bipolar has played it's role in my witchcraft practice, devotion to Aphrodite, and my business. I hope that by sharing my own reflection, lessons, and story, that someone else will feel less alone in their practice and mental health journey.
Want to support my work and the podcast (and get episodes prior to them being shared with the general public?) - please support me on Substack! You get low cost masterclasses, writings and musings from me, AND early episodes, for just $6 a month. Check out the Substack here!
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TW: mentions of inc*st, murder, pregnancy, death
(apologies for the not fab quality of this episode; I didn't realise till I stopped recording that my mic was turned the wrong way around lol).
In this episode, I give my rendition of the myth of Adonis; his murky conception & birth, his relationship with Aphrodite, his untimely death, and how it all worked out in the end. I muse about what this myth could teach us, and what I have learned through exploring this foundational myth of Aphrodite's.
In this episode I mention a class I taught recently: DARK APHRODITE. This 2.5 hour masterclass explores Her as a dark goddess, Her dark epithets, and includes a guided journey to meet the Goddess to receive guidance from Her. You can snag the replay here.
If you'd like more individual guidance around your connection to Aphrodite, check out my reading, APHRODITES MIRROR - I help you dig into your own Aphrodite placement, as well as give direct advice, mentoring and intuitive insights that will hopefully support you in your own connection to the Goddess of Love. You can check out APHRODITES' MIRROR here!
Want to support my work and the podcast (and get episodes prior to them being shared with the general public?) - please support me on Substack! You get low cost masterclasses, writings and musings from me, AND early episodes, for just $6 a month. Check out the Substack here!
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In this episode, I give you my advice for how to approach starting a connection with Aphrodite. Amongst some personal anecdotes and musings on connecting to the Ancient Greek & Cypriot Goddess of Love, I give you my tips on beginning your connection, including some suggestions for resources to support your journey.
Looking for more individualised support with your Aphrodite / paganism journey? You should check out my reading, APHRODITES' MIRROR. In this astrological reading, I help you dig into your own Aphrodite placement, as well as give direct advice, mentoring and intuitive insights that will hopefully support you in your own connection to the Goddess of Love.
You can check out APHRODITES' MIRROR here!
If you're curious about Aphrodite as a goddess and would like to go deeper, I have a ton of episodes about Her. You can find them here!
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In this episode, I speak about my observations of the movements of asteroid Aphrodite (asteroid 1388). I speak about my experience and takes on the deity asteroids, muse on how my natal asteroid Aphrodite placement has shaped my practice and life, as well as what I noticed whilst looking at the transits of Her through my chart.
I also speak a little about my brand new public offering, APHRODTES' MIRROR. In this astrological reading, I help you dig into your own Aphrodite placement, as well as give direct advice, mentoring and intuitive insights that will hopefully support you in your own connection to the Goddess of Love.
You can check out APHRODITES' MIRROR here!
If you're curious about Aphrodite as a goddess and would like to go deeper, I have a ton of episodes about Her. You can find them here!
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This a more personal episode, covering the questions asked in my AMA that were of a more personal nature. In this episode, I chat a little bit about my fashion and my take on mushrooms (lol), but mostly I talk about my recent semi-breakup with my nesting partner, as well as how I started exploring polyamory & my queerness. I discuss how polyamory helped me to begin healing my relationship with men, as well as my own SA trauma (possible content warning, no details, just mention of how my own trauma has impacted as I move through my polyamory journey). I hope that by sharing my story and how Aphrodite has supported me, that I can help others who are going through their own relational shifts feel less alone <3
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In the second part of this AMA, I cover your witchcraft questions, including:
And more!
If you're curious about my signature astrological / deity service DANCING WITH THE DIVINE, where I find prominent deities in your natal chart, you can check that out here.
I also briefly mention a deity work masterclass bundle - this includes a 3 hour class focusing on building connections with deities, as well as a ton of bonus resources, available immediately after purchase. You can check that out here.
Here is an entire Spotify playlist with all of my Aphrodite episodes in one place.
OTHER EPISODES THAT GO DEEPER:
- Reconnecting to Welsh Witchery
- Magic, Shame & Jesus with Tumi Moloto
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In this episode, I'm answering all your burning questions about Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love!
This is the first part of a series of episodes answering questions folks asked on my stories. This has been split out into a few different episodes to get through alllllll the questions asked. Stay tuned for Part 2, focusing on general witchcraft and spirituality, and Part 3, covering the more personal questions that were asked on my story.
The final question asked about songs that remind me of Aphrodite - I couldn't choose one, so I made a playlist of some of my favourites! You can find that here.
Some other episodes that may support your Aphrodite connection:
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WE'RE BACK!
Thanks for your patience in me getting back into the swing of things with podcasting. In this episode, I chat a little about a recent reel of mine (watch it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DICObFwsrQF/), and the accusations that I'm actually not pagan, I'm just insane (lol).
So in this episode, I chat a little bit about my own take on the intersections and nuances of spirituality, paganism, mental health, sanism, neurodivergence, and everything in between. Just a quick chat to get back into the swing of recording once again!
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In this episode, I celebrate 4 years of devotion to Aphrodite - the good, bad and the ugly. I ponder upon what I’ve learned in the past year, since my previous anniversary, how I have moved through the experiences of the past year, and much more. I speak a little about my dedication ritual (or what little I can remember of it), how deity work has improved my life and practice, and share some lessons I’ve learned from the Goddess of Love.
I’m also offering my podcast listeners discounted access to my digital occult school, MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL!
As a thank you for listening to the podcast, you can get monthly tuition for $50 as opposed to $90 - which will stay discounted as long as you study with us!
You also get direct access to me for any magical or spiritual mentoring / advice / support you may need!
If you’d like to explore MMMS a little deeper, check it out here
And if you’d like to enroll at the special discounted rate, you can do that here!
Curious about JUST Aphrodite? Explore UNLOCKING APHRODITE, my 2 part pre-recorded masterclass series all about the Goddess of Love. Sliding scale, with some bonus resources to support your journey too - sooooo much comprehensive info! You can explore more about that here.
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WE ARE BACK!
Yes yes I know I said I’d get back into regular podcasting, but I still haven’t got the balance right! I’m hoping I’ll be back on the bandwagon very soon.
In this episode I chat a little about where I’ve been, before moving onto discuss my own personal journey combining aesthetics with Aphrodite work. I speak about how Aphrodite pushes us to consider our own connection to visibility and being perceived, as well as owning the “downsides” to magic, witchcraft, and “achieving” the work we have set out to do - including with this particular work, understanding the sexualisation of my own body & clothing, past and present. Dressing in ways that make me feel confident and powerful, on one hand helps me to heal my visibility wound, and on the other, DOES inherently attract more danger and attention I don’t want.
I also speak about my own journey understanding my gender, and the difference between my gender and how I physically present to the world. Excited for you to listen to my reflections on aesthetics, visibility and my connection to Aphrodite!
Psst, I mention my mini fashion diary - you can find that on IG on @vicky.closet.freak <3
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Sorry I’ve been gone so long! Life has been life-ing, hah! In this episode, I chat about my own relationship and recent revelations with love, especially through the lens as an Aphrodite worker. I chat a little bit about my own polyamorous journey, my journey with dating and loving men, and how I have come to terms with my identity as a tender-hearted lover. This episode was inspired by a wonderful book, All About Love by bell hooks - highly recommend this book!
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In this episode of NOT ANOTHER WITCH PODCAST, I chat a little bit about the things that I wished I knew when I started my witchcraft business. In this episode, I muse about the things that I feel folks don't talk about, the ways that my business has challenged me, and the things you may want to keep in mind if you are feeling the pull to start or develop a witchy business of your own.
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How is Aphrodite linked with queerness and transness? How can we explore the Goddess of Love through a queer lens, exploring Her history and mythology with a specific eye to how She subverts gender norms, challenges heteronormativity, and how queerness is distilled through all that She is. In this episode, I chat about my own journey with understanding my queerness and my non-binary identity through my work with Aphrodite, and then we dive into how Aphrodite could be linked to these themes: through Sappho’s connection to Her, through the history of one of Her spiritual predecessors, Inanna, and through Aphrodite’s depiction as Aphroditos, a “male” version of the Goddess. I also chat about Her child, Hermaphroditus, and Her lover Adonis, who could also be read as non-binary (more on that in the episode!). This episode hopes to serve as aN introductory resource for folks looking to connect to these lesser known and spoken about aspects of Aphrodite, from a witchcraft and spiritual perspective.
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It's Season 2, and I'm back with a lil chat about what's been going on in my world during my 3-4 month break. In this personal opening episode, I chat about the struggles I've been having within the business and my own spirituality, and the lessons I've learned over the past few months. I speak a little bit about what you can expect from me, the business and NOT ANOTHER WITCH PODCAST going forward.
This podcast is just one part of a larger mycelial network of my offerings and work, the central one being MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL, my digital occult school for misfit witches and magical weirdos (which is where I've been putting ALL of my energy over this period of spiritual burnout). If you would like to join us in MMMS, you can find out more info about it here!
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In this episode, I speak about how I bring intention and magic into my use of medicinal cannabis, my own experiences of internalised (and external) shame around how I utilise cannabis within my life and practice, and my top tips for how you can use weed witchery within your everyday life. I also chat about the shame I carry around using cannabis, and how weed witchery has helped alchemise this shame into magic, understanding, compassion and acceptance.
Weed Witchery is one of this month's upcoming lessons on MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL, my digital occult school packed full of an abundance of esoteric teachings to support you wherever you're at in your practice. If you're curious about MMMS, explore it here.
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In this highly requested episode, I give you the foundations & basics of sex magic and how you can utilise sexual energy within your witchcraft practice. I cover the fundamentals of building sexual energy, why I feel sex magic is a super accessible practice for beginner witches, how asexual people could approach sex magic (if it feels good), using sexual fluids within sex magic, and more. Enjoy!
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You'll LOVE the vibe we're going for in MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL - an ongoing occult school housing ALL of my teachings (literally all of them, including some teachings on sex magic!), with direct access to magical support from me. Check that out here!
JUST WANT SOME SEX MAGIC TEACHINGS?
I also sell access to my masterclass, SEX WITCHERY, if you JUST wanna learn more about how you can approach sex magic from a holistic and creative lens. A perfect masterclass if you're unsure where to start in your sex magic practice, or you would like to add some different tools to your sex magic toolkit. Check that out here!
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This episode, I geek out about how I went about crafting a SUPER handy framework for working with fungi in your spiritual practice. There is really not that much information out there from a witchy point of view, so I created the tool I needed! In this episode I chat about my own journey with fungi and foraging, how I figure out the vibe of a mushroom, and some key ways you could bring mushrooms into your witchcraft practice. A great episode if you're looking for some inspiration on venturing into unknown magical frontiers.
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You'll LOVE the vibe we're going for in MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL - an ongoing occult school housing ALL of my teachings (literally all of them!), with direct access to magical support from me. Check that out here!
JUST WANT SOME MUSHROOM MAGIC?
I also sell access to my masterclass, MYCELIAL MAGIC, if you JUST wanna learn more about how you could utilise fungi within your witchcraft practice. You can check that out here!
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FINALLY, I get around to recording an episode about Aphrodite and Her mythology! In this episode, I dive into some of Aphrodite's key myths, some of Her historical context and epithets, as well as my own journey with the Goddess. I chat a little about Aphrodite as a queer deity, and how She has helped me understand my own gender and sexuality. This episode will hopefully help you get a foundational knowledge about Aphrodite in Her whole capacity. And must-listen episode for anyone who is curious about Aphrodite in any capacity.
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You'll LOVE the vibe we're going for in MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL - an ongoing occult school housing ALL of my teachings (literally all of them!) - you can sign up to the waitlist here, with more info dropping soon. Doors open July 14th!
UNLOCKING APHRODITE MASTERCLASS
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In this episode of NOT ANOTHER WITCH PODCAST, I chat about my own experience integrating my disability and chronic illness into my witchcraft practice, how I shift out of shame and internalised ableism in my spiritual practice, the gratitude I feel for my disabled body, and my top tips for honouring your body's capabilities and ability when you're practicing witchcraft. If you're disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or just TIRED, I'm sure you'll find this episode validating and supportive.
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You'll LOVE the vibe we're going for in MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL - an ongoing occult school housing ALL of my teachings (literally all of them!) - you can sign up to the waitlist here, with more info dropping soon. Doors open July 14th!
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In this episode of NOT ANOTHER WITCH PODCAST, I speak about Cerridwen, the Welsh Witch Goddess with a fascinating mythological backstory. I tell my own version of the core myth of Cerridwen, discuss a little about my own journey with this complex, powerful goddess, and chat about how I reconcile my connection with both Cerridwen and Aphrodite. If you're curious about Cerridwen, or about witch goddesses in general, this is the episode for you!
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You'll LOVE the vibe we're going for in MAGICAL MISFIT MYSTERY SCHOOL - an ongoing occult school housing ALL of my teachings (literally all of them!) - you can sign up to the waitlist here, with more info dropping soon. Doors open July 14th!
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