Mini Magic : A Witchcraft Podcast for Kids – Details, episodes & analysis

A sabbat episode of Mini Magic chatting about the August 1st celebration of Lughnasadh (or Lammas). We going to go over the history and mythology, starting in Ancient Ireland with the god Lugh throwing honorary funeral games in celebration of his mother, and then give some suggestions for things kids can do with family or friends to make their Lughnasadh special. 

We finish up with a listener question about Wicca. Remember you can always submit a question to be answered on the podcast by going to anchor.fm/minimagic.

Hosted by Andrea Stein, author of Brina: A Pagan Picture Book, C is for Coven, and Sunday the Sea Witch.

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Our very first all Q&A episode. This episode is exactly what it sounds like. You asked, I answer. We go through questions from listeners about a huge range of topics, like--Why don't we ever see boy witches? Are there pets that are considered witchy? Can witches fix things like in Harry Potter? Can humans understand animals? Join us for real life questions from real life kids, answered by a real life witch. 

Remember you can always submit a question to be answered on the podcast by going to anchor.fm/minimagic. 

Hosted by Andrea Stein, author of Brina: A Pagan Picture Book, C is for Coven, and Sunday the Sea Witch.

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What is divination, and how do witches use it? On the ninth episode of Mini Magic, it's a full kid friendly breakdown of what divination is, how modern witches practice it, and the different methods used for seeking information from magical sources. Systems covered include tarot, oracle, Norse runes, tasseography or tea leaf reading, palmistry, and bibliomancy.  Hosted by Andrea Stein, author of Brina: A Pagan Picture Book and C is for Coven.  Find us online at moondustpress.com. On Instagram @moondustpress. On Facebook at facebook.com/moondustpress.com.

A Mini Magic holiday. This week, Andi and Luna discuss the sabbat celebration of Imbolc, the Gaelic fire festival. We cover the history of the day (which goes back nearly 5,000 years!), the association with goddess Brigid, and common crafts and celebrations. Then we answer the listener question--

Are witches really good or evil?

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How does the moon influence us? This week, Andi is joined by a very special (and very small) co-host as we explore the magic of the moon phases and how to use them in spells, rituals, and everyday life. We move through the cycle of the moon from the new moon to the full moon and back again, and then answer the listener question:

Do spells work on animals?

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What is a coven? Do you need to be in one to be a witch? In the sixth episode of Mini Magic, we start with a read aloud of the newest Moon Dust Press book, C is for Coven. Then we talk about what covens are, how to find or make one, and choosing to be a solitary witch. Of course, we follow up with some listener questions like:

Are there real magic wands?
Where do witches get their magic books?

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Mini Magic, Winter Solstice style. 

On this very special holiday episode of Mini Magic, we discuss the celebration of Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice and the shortest day of the year. We cover the origin of the holiday, where the word solstice comes from and what it really means about the movement of the sun, history and mythology associated with Yule like Sol Invictus and the Wild Hunt, and then share how we celebrate the solstice in our house with rituals and crafts. Then we head back into listener questions and answer-

• Do witches use wands or their hands?
• Are witches really doing magic or something...else? 
• Can you put spells into potions? 

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Do witches celebrate holidays?

On the fourth episode of Mini Magic, we explore the Wheel of the Year and the different holidays celebrated by witches. We cover the 8 sabbat days including the solstices and equinoxes as well as going over some basic ways to mark the passing of the year. Then we finish off with a listener question and answer-

What is a familiar and how do you pick one?

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How do you make an altar, and what would you even use one for?

On the third episode of Mini Magic, we chat about what an altar is, some common things that tend to get placed on one, how they might change seasonally, and how to create your own. Then we jump into listener questions and answer--

Do all witches need crystals?
Why can't everybody do magic?
How can we do a protection spell and what would we need?

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What is color magic? How can kids use it in spells and everyday life?

We chat about why colors are used in magic, the history of using colors and light for healing,  basic magical correspondences, and how to infuse color magic into our day in small ways. Then we head back into listener questions and answer--

What is Mini Magic all about?
Could we make a potion to take away all fears?
Why can't you see the magic when you do a spell?

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