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• Have you ever wondered where mirrors came from? How they're made? And, most importantly, how can they be used in witchcraft. Well, my friend, this is the episode for you! We cover how they're made, some world history, a few superstitions that we're sure some of you have heard, and lastly, we even have a scrying ritual to do if you want to give working with a mirror a try. This is one packed episode of the Every Witch Way podcast that we know you're gonna love!

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• It's a rune episode, you guys! The last one we did was back in June, so I think it's time for another one. Uruz is a rune of power and strength, but also of change for the greater good of yourself. The creature that this rune depicts, the horns of the aurochs, is also a fascinating creature that, while extinct, can still teach us things today. So, take a listen to this episode!

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• Sources: Runes Illustrated: How to REad Them by Rachel Newcombe; The Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum; Rune Oracle by Lona Eversden; Uruz Rune – Vikings of Valhalla US (vikings-valhalla.com) Visualizing Climate and Loss: Extinction (harvard.edu) Ancient Mongolian aurochs genomes reveal sustained introgression and management in East Asia - PMC (nih.gov) The Aurochs — The Extinctions

• Another manic Monday means another episode of EWWP! What are we talking about today?

ALTARS! What is an altar exactly? How have different cultures in ancient times used them? And how can I make one for myself? Well, this is the episode for you (cheesy, I know).




I had a lot of fun and enjoyment researching this episode. It was also a blast to record. There is some mild swearing in this one - at least one F bomb is dropped and it's early on, so listener discretion is advised.

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• Sources: The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces by Anjou Kiernan; The Path of the Witch by Lidia Pradas; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spell and Spellcraft by Aurora Greenbough and Cathy Jewell; altar | Etymology of altar by etymonline Altar | Religious Ceremonies & Symbolism | Britannica How were personal altars used in ancient Pagan traditions? - Paganism, Religion, Science, The Wild Hunt, TWH Features, Uncovering the Past, Witchcraft Lararium (vroma.org) How to Set Up An Altar - The Spirit Nest Guide

• Just in time for Lughnasadh/Lammas! Pachamama is an earth fertility goddess who comes from the Andean culture down in South America. She is one of many earth deities known to man and has survived even the Spanish colonization of South America. Pachamana is still worshiped and venerated today in Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia, and northern Argentina. • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes; https://mythlok.com/pachamama/ https://thegoddessgarden.com/pachamama/ https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/pachamama-meaning https://www.perurail.com/blog-en/day-of-mother-earth-pachamama-raymi/#:~:text=Pachamama%20Raymi%20which%20means%20%E2%80%9CFestival,families%20for%20all%20the%20year.

• In the canals of south Mexico City rests an island that features hundreds of dolls hanging from trees, building structures, bushes, and any other place imaginable. These dolls, which are in varying degrees of decay, are said to watch visitors who come to the island. Offerings are brought to appease the dolls, as well as to ask for blessings and miracles. But what's the history of this island? What's the legend that has made this place such a popular tourist attraction? Listener beware; you're in for a scare... • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: https://isladelasmunecas.com/ https://nuevaescuelamexicana.org/leyenda-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-para-imprimir/#google_vignette https://amadomexico.com/los-misterios-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-en-xochimilco/ https://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/anthpubs/ucb/text/kas025-014.pdf https://www.nga.gov/features/slideshows/dolls-from-the-index-of-american-design.html#slide_1 https://charlottesydimby.fr/blogs/news/the-history-of-dolls https://www.etymonline.com/word/doll

In honor of the first-year anniversary - pod-birth, if you will - I wanted to do something special for me and for you, my wonderful listeners who have given me so much support. I went to Jen at Sacred Moon Circle Apothecary (SMCA) for a Spirit Communication session. Trigger warning: what is discussed in this special episode is very personal and delves into topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

• This week, we've got a unique stone to talk about. Terahertz was invented around 2012 by Japanese scientists to help protect the body from harmful radiation and pollutants. It's a stone that shares the same frequency as the Earth herself.
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• Sources: Terahertz: Complete Guide (Updated 2024) | Healing Crystals Co. Terahertz Stone Meaning, Benefits & Practical Uses: An Insider Guide — Fierce Lynx Designs Discover the Magic of Terahertz Stone: Meaning, Uses & Benefits (crystalstones.com)

• Today's episode is on the life of Laurie Cabot, aka the 'Official Witch of Salem'. She's been a pivotal component of the 'witch craze' and has certain brought some notoriety of her own to Salem, Mass. As a businessowner, author, mother, and advocate, she's made an impact on the witch community as a whole.
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• Sources: Blog - Archives and Special Collections - Research Guides at Salem State University Laurie Cabot - Famous Witches - Witchcraft (witchcraftandwitches.com) Cabot, Laurie – OCCULT WORLD (occult-world.com) Laurie Cabot (controverscial.com) Laurie Cabot - Famous Witches - Witchcraft (lukemastin.com) Laurie Cabot | About Laurie Cabot Cabot, Laurie - Salem Links and Lore (salempl.org) A Salem Legend – Enchanted Living Magazine Laurie Cabot | Penguin Random House Retail Seven Badass Women of Salem: Laurie Cabot, The Official Witch of Salem (salemdaughtersofdarkness.com) New England Legends Extra: Laurie Cabot – The Official Witch of Salem – New England Legends (ournewenglandlegends.com)

• Also called besom, stemming from the Old English word: besma, which means...broom. Perhaps one of the oldest inventions ever crafted by humankind, the broom isn't just a cleaning tool. Find out more in this week's episode!

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• Sources: Green Magic by Morwyn; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes The Witch's Broom: Magic for Everyone (llewellyn.com) Broom Lore for Walpurgisnacht and Other Holidays - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation! (witchesandpagans.com) Broom Lore (threemoonbrooms.com) Broom or Besom Symbolism and Meaning - How Did Brooms Become Associate – woot & hammy (wootandhammy.com) A Guide to Besoms - The History of the Witch's Broom — Mabon House The History of Brooms | PHS Hygiene Deverra: The Roman Goddess of Midwives and Brooms (legendaryladieshub.com) Deverra: The Italian Sweeper Fairy—Polydaimonism in Ancient Italy | Ritual Goddess Goddess Jyestha – Hindu Goddess of Misfortune | Hindu Blog (hindu-blog.com) Jyestha Devi - the Goddess who lost her sheen - Manish Jaishree

• We're back after a week's hiatus due to illness. This episode, Dana discusses the weekdays, what energy, deities, and magickal workings can be amplified by being done on certain days, and ends with if such things really truly matter. Does doing a solar ritual on a Thursday make you a bad witch? Are there steadfast rules that should NOT be broken for one to practice the craft? Find out in this episde!
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• Sources: Magic, Seven Days a Week (llewellyn.com) The Magical Correspondence of Each Day of the Week - Smudge Metaphysical Magical Days Of the Week (learnreligions.com) Days of the Week: Energetic Relationships for Witches (magickalspot.com) Magical Days of the Week: Correspondences & Daily Energy (otherworldlyoracle.com) How important is the day? : r/witchcraft (reddit.com)