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In this week's Pub Chat we decided to do a double feature of Musical Magic in Media and ask ourselves if we’re in another Barbenheimer Summer. Join us in watching both Sinners and K-pop Demon Hunters back-to-back and analyzing their use of music in magic. So, grab up your favorite bev and join us for a fun discussion on the power of music across cultures and throughout history.

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For our Sabbat 105 series this year, we're using movies to discuss the themes of the season. We'll be discussing Midsummer and the summer solstice. In this episode, we talk about the movie Midsommar and its ties to the themes of the season.

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Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we decided to investigate how horror movies teach you to deal with ghosts and how “real” or useful that info is. From exorcisms to hauntings, we’re going to learn as much as we can and never forget the most important of quotes, “DON’T READ FROM THE BOOK!” So, grab yourself something to drink and join us for a spooky season themed discussion… Ohh, and fear not, there is much vamping and many side quests!

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In this episode we take a deep dive into the Dagda. The Dagda, King of the Fair Folk and the Irish god of abundance and hospitality, is an interesting figure who is not often talked about in modern pagan practice. Join us as we dive into his background, lore, and worship. We also share correspondences for him as well as an invocation and a spell for him.

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Yule starts on the Winter Solstice (the longest night of the year) and is celebrated for several days or weeks. During Yule, parties, singing, dancing, feasts, decorating with evergreens, yule log, wassailing, and gift giving are common. Join us as we discuss some of the important figures of modern Yule celebrations: Mari Lwyd, Krampus, and Santa Claus. We also share Yule correspondences and a simple Yule ritual we wrote.

For more information about Yule, check out episode #2, Yule 101.

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Halloween, and other holidays have heathen roots? Join us as we discuss actual, possible, or nonexistent heathen/pagan roots of the most popular western holidays. We also share two spells we’ve created to help you celebrate any holiday, whether you’re in the closet or not.

This episode is part deep dive and part overview, so join us as we go over the general practices and beliefs of modern Odinism and heathery. We examine how to celebrate heathen festivals known as blóts, as well as discussing the Norse God Odin, and how to worship him. We also share two spells that we’ve written with Odin in mind and his correspondence list. As always, this podcast is a welcoming and informative one, with zero tolerance for racism and similar toxic rhetoric.

In this episode, we discuss Samhain. Samhain—the most popular heathen holiday—is the third and final harvest festival and takes place on the October 31 (April 30 southern hemisphere), which is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice.  Join us as we discuss popular Samhain traditions, how we celebrate this ancient holiday. We also share correspondences, and two spells that you can do for Samhain, or anytime!

In this episode, we discuss Persephone. She is the Greek goddess of grain, fertility, spring, the dead, rebirth, and is the queen of the underworld. In this episode, we discuss her origins, myths, festivals, and the secret societies associated with her. We also share her correspondences, an invocation, and a kitchen witch spell we’ve written to help commune with her.

Kurzgesagt – In A Nutshell, What Dinosaurs Actually Looked Like : https://youtu.be/xaQJbozY_Is

In this episode, we discuss Toxic Internet Witchcraft or how to practice ethical heathenry and witchcraft, avoid negativity, and ignore haters. We touch on everything from cultural appropriation to closed practices, from gatekeeping to misinformation and several other toxic online behaviors. We give some tips to help you avoid said haters, share correspondences for removing negativity, and go over two spells: a cord cutting candle spell, and a charm for ignoring haters.

In this episode, we discuss Mabon. Mabon is the second of three harvest festivals. It takes place on the Autumnal Equinox when night and day are equal. While Mabon is a newer sabbat, cultures throughout the world have been celebrating the Autumn Equinox for thousands of years. Join us as we discuss ways to celebrate, Autumn Equinox traditions from around the world, and correspondences for this sabbat. We also share how we celebrate Mabon, and two spells for the season.

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In this episode, we discuss Rune Casting. Runes are a form of writing used by ancient Germanic people that are commonly used for divination today. In this episode, we focus on the Elder Futhark runes—discussing their history, usage, and touching on their meanings. We also discuss different methods and layouts for reading them, how to cleanse and imprint them to you.

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Mabon takes place on the Autumnal Equinox, when day and night are equal. Created in the late 1900s, Mabon is a newer festival, but cultures throughout the world have been celebrating the Autumn Equinox for thousands of years. It’s a time of sharing and giving thanks, transition, preparing for winter, reflection, balance, and of course… feasting!

Since Mabon is all about finding a balance, this is a great time to talk about grounding. Grounding (AKA earthing, rooting, or raising energy) helps us balance ourselves, like the idea of “go out and touch grass.” Grounding can help reduce stress and improve mental focus, as well as replenishing and casting off our own magical energy.

So, hang out with us while we talk all about grounding and our personal experiences with it!

Related episodes:

Mabon 101, episode 21: https://youtu.be/tUwzrs5vzVY?si=leQbl7zOAxMxFOUM

Mabon 102, episode 44: https://youtu.be/JL1LYQJcFhY?si=EXVNMfET8y5Q_1s3

Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c

Episode 13, Meditation Basics: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=BNvGq5HvLllKvE5l

Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z

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In this episode, we discuss Kitchen Witchery. Food is an integral part of magical practices going back further than we have recorded history. We’ve talked about kitchen witchery in other episodes, but today we’re going to go more in-depth into this fun section of witchcraft! The belief that herbs, spices, and other foods have magical properties is one that goes back further than recorded history. In this episode, we discuss how incorporate kitchen witchery in your life, hearth deities and spirits, methods, techniques, and common magical kitchen ingredients.

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If you want to hear more about Myths and Legends podcast (no affiliation), or the Butter Cat, check out episode 25 of their podcast:

https://www.mythpodcast.com/3570/25-dragons-this-is-where-you-get-to-make-it-right.

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In this episode, we discuss Isis. Worshipped for over 4,000 years all over the world, Isis is an important part of the Egyptian Pantheon. She is considered the mother of kings, and is the goddess of magic, healing, water, and the underworld. Join us as we discuss Isis’ history, worship, myths, feast days, and her correspondences. We also share an invocation and a funerary spell that we wrote with Isis in mind.

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In this episode, we discuss Lughnasadh. This sabbat marks the beginning of the harvest and typically takes place on August 1st, which is about halfway between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox. In the southern hemisphere, it’s celebrated on Feb 1st.  Named after the Celtic god Lugh, this festival is a time to thank the spirits of the land for helping crops grow and to celebrate the bounty of the upcoming harvest.

Lughnasadh is a time for rituals, athletic contests, matchmaking, trading, visiting holy wells, and of course feasting. Join us as we discuss its history, traditions, correspondences, and spellwork that you can do for this sabbat.

John Barleycorn, a ballad by Scottish poet Robert Burns: http://www.robertburns.org/works/27.shtml

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In this episode, we go over a brief history of the Greek gods, and discuss fifteen Greek gods, including: Zeus, Hera, Hestia, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Athena, Aphrodite, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Persephone, Dionysus, Pan, Hecate, and Medusa.

The stories and myths of the ancient Greek gods, heroes and mythological creatures have been passed down since 1800 BCE. Our modern-day sources largely come from ancient Greek art, architecture, and literature. Some myths and figures have dramatically different stories, depending on their origin.

The Greek pantheon sprang from the union of Chaos and Gaia. Gaia gave birth to Uranus, and together they gave birth to the Titans, Cyclopses, and Hecatonchires. When Uranus didn’t want any more children to be born, the youngest titan, Cronus killed his father. Later, Cronus married Rhea. Scared that their children would bring about his death, Cronus swallowed their children until Zeus was born. Rhea gave Cronus a rock instead of the baby. After being raised in secret, Zeus returned, killed his father, and saved his siblings. Afterwards, he married Metis, but ended up swallowing her because he was afraid their children would kill him, as he did his father, and his father before him. Zeus then married Hera and the era of the Olympians began.

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Hades game: https://www.supergiantgames.com/games/hades/

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In this episode, we discuss Midsummer. Midsummer-- also called Litha-- is the longest day of the year. It’s usually celebrated on the Summer Solstice, or as late as June 24th. Historically, Midsummer was celebrated with bonfires, feasts, gathering herbs, decorating with herbs and flowers, honoring the Fae, ritual baths, handfasting, and other fertility rituals. In this episode, we discuss the traditions or Midsummer, and how we celebrate it. We also give you spells, and correspondences, and other ideas for ways to observe this festival.

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into Loki. Described as the Trickster God of the Aesir, and the Father of Monsters, Loki has enjoyed recent popularity due to his role within the Marvel Universe. In this episode, we discuss who Loki is, how he fits into the Norse Pantheon, our favorite stories about him, and how you can invoke and work with Loki in your magical practice.

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In this episode, we discuss Meditation Basics. Meditation is a technique that helps you achieve a mentally calm, clear, and focused state. It’s practiced in many religious and spiritual traditions but does not need to be used as a purely spiritual practice. There are many benefits of meditation, ranging from physical to mental to spiritual. In this episode, we discuss common questions people have about meditation, how meditation can improve your practice, as well as different types of meditation and how to use them. We talk about our experiences, share two methods of meditation, offer some magical correspondences to aid in meditation, and of course, the usual banter!

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In this episode, we discuss Protection Magic. Protection Magic is one of the most basic forms of magick, and helps build a strong foundation for you on your journey. In this episode, we talk about the evil eye, and some of the most basic forms of protection magick: objects and amulets, cleansing, and shielding. We discuss protective jewelry, wards, sigils, crystals, herbs, creating protective barriers, and different methods of cleansing items. As usual, we share a couple of spells and a full correspondence list.

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In this episode, we discuss Beltane. Beltane is usually held on May 1st, which is about halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. This festival was popular with herding communities and was traditionally the time that livestock was taken out into the fields after winter and the birthing season. Historically, Beltane has been celebrated with bonfires, feasts, decorating with ribbons and flowers, honoring the Fae, visiting holy wells, and other fertility rituals.

In this episode, we discuss the history of Beltane, its traditions, and practices. We share and discuss ways to celebrate Beltane, including spells and correspondences, and a full correspondence list.

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In this episode, we discuss Thor’s background, archaeological history, and some of the myths about him. Jon and Julie share their personal experiences with Thor, and two spells. Note: some of things discussed in this episode are based on our lived experiences and have no connection to historical or traditional Norse practices.

Thor is a popular and prominent god from the Nose Pantheon who has become even more popular thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Historically portrayed as having red hair and a read beard, Thor is the defender of Asgard, protector of Midgard. He is the Norse god of lighting, storms, agriculture, strength, protection, fertility, and hallowing. Thor is an Aesir and is the son of Odin and Jord, husband to Sif, and father to Magni, Modi, and Thrud.

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In this week's Pub Chat we fan cast the Greek Pantheon, or at least most of it! Join us as we go over each of the Olympians and work thru who we would want to play them in the ultimate fan casted movie. So grab yourself something to drink and join us for a jovial time, let us know where we are wrong and who you would cast… Ohh, and fear not, there is much vamping and many side quests!

Our Fan Casting:

Zeus - Arnold

Hera - Sigourney Weaver or Jamie Lee Curtis

Hestia - Martha Stewart

Poseidon -The Rock

Hades - Idris Elba

Demeter -Winona Ryder

Athena - Michelle Yeoh

Aphrodite - Selma Hayek

Ares - Hugh Jackman or Hiroyuki Sanada

Hermes - Tom Holland

Hephaestus -Taika Wattiti

Apollo - Ryan Reynolds

Artemis - Blake Lively

Persephone - Margot Robbie

Dionysus - jack Black

Pan - Matt Barry

Hecate - Jenna Ortega

Medusa - Scarlet Johannsen

Chiron - Keanu Reeves

Hercules - Zac Efron old

Perseus - Channing Tatum

Paris- Channing Tatum

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In this episode, we explore the Fae, share our lived experiences with the Fae, and how we recommend working with them. Join our Patreon for our Book of Shadows pages about the Fae featuring two spells, and a full correspondence list.

The Fae (AKA fairies, faeries, fair folk) are a type of being or spirit that lives in harmony with nature that often have a curious, mischievous nature. The term refers to humanoid creatures that range in size from tiny to full-grown human size that have magical powers. It often encompasses other types of nature spirits and beings.

Stories of fairies have been found in all corners of the world, and may stem from encounters with an ancient race. Some traditions liken them to angels, demons, enthralled spirits, nature spirits, and ancient gods (such as Tuatha Dé Danann).

The first written mention of fairies was in the 13th century, and they have continued to be an integral part of European and Western culture since then.  In most stories, the Fae are portrayed as mischievous, and often malefic beings who were purported to lead travelers astray, stealing small items, and even babies! Because of this, most of what was passed down about fairies is about warding them off—or at least not angering them. Carrying iron, bread, or bits of rowan are common ways to protect yourself from their otherworldly charms.

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Today we take a look at Ostara. Held on the Vernal or Spring Equinox, Ostara is the beginning of astronomical spring. On this day, night and day are equal, and each day after it is longer than the last until the summer solstice. Cultures throughout the world have celebrated the Spring Equinox.

-Eoster-

Like Imbolc, much of what we know about Ostara is related to the holiday’s patron goddess Eostre. The word itself is an Old High Germanic word meaning “dawn”, which indicates that the word came about in the 8th-11th century. This falls in line with pretty much the same time frame as the birth of the words for the other pagan holidays we’ve covered so far.

-Traditions-

Throughout the world, the festivals for the spring equinox are associated with new beginnings, eggs, rabbits, flowers, and rebirth. Coloring or decorated eggs and eggshells is an ancient practice that is still popular today. Rabbits, like eggs are a no-brainer when you’re thinking about a spring fertility festival. Easter rabbits are a relatively new addition to this holiday, ad appeared in the middle ages. We talk about how we celebrate Ostara, and offer suggestions on ways that you can celebrate including painted protection eggs, Egg Drop Divination Soup, and correspondences.

-Painted Protection Eggs-

Using a large needle, or sharp implement, poke holes in the top and bottom end of four eggs and “blow out” the contents (eat the egg’s contents, or use them to bake something!). Let the eggs dry in a warm dry place for a few days. Once dry, use your art medium of choice to decorate them with protective symbols, then hang or display them in the four corners of your home. Replace them once a year, or if one breaks.

-Egg Drop Divination Soup-

1 ½ c broth

1 raw egg

1 tsp cornstarch

2 tsp cold water

Salt, sugar, and pepper to taste

Optional: pinch turmeric, sesame oil, chopped green onion (scallion)

1. Stir cornstarch and cold water together to dissolve. Set aside.

2. Combine broth, salt, pepper, turmeric, and sesame oil in a small pot, and bring to a boil.

3. Slowly add the cornstarch and water mixture to the boiling broth.

4. Crack the egg and beat it slightly. Ask the universe, or your patrons to show you what the future holds through the patterns the egg makes.

5. Pour the beaten egg into the soup, stirring gently.

6. Serve your soup in a bowl and top with green onions. Gaze at the soup, noting any symbols or figures that stand out to you. If you are unsure what a symbol means, consult a tea leaf dictionary.

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Today we take a look at Tarot. Tarot is a specialized deck of cards used to play games or for divinatory purposes. They were invented in 15th century Italy and increased in popularity once the printing press was invented. Prior to the late 1700s, tarot decks were primarily used for card games. In 1781, a Swiss clergyman was the first to theorize that the symbolism of tarot may tie into older greater mysteries.

In the late 19th century, occult societies such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn took an interest in tarot and created two of the most popular tarot decks: Rider-Waite and Thoth. Today, you can find a myriad of modern decks from independent artists that use these decks as an inspiration.

-Major and Minor Arcana –

The major arcana is made up of 22 cards, mostly dealing with big overarching concepts that represent the Fool’s Journey. The major arcana cards are: The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, Judgement, The World, and The Fool.

The Minor Arcana deals with more day-to-day issues, and has 4 suits: wands/staves, swords, cups, and pentacles/coins. Each suit has ten numbered cards and 4 court cards.

-Basics of Reading-

Choose a deck whose size, shape, and artwork vibes for you. You do not need to be gifted a deck, nor should you avoid second-hand decks. Wherever you get your deck you should cleanse and charge it to remove any negative vibes and attune it to you. Store your deck in its original packaging, a cloth bag, or in whatever container you like!

There’re several types of readings that you can choose to use: Open, closed, and themed. Once you choose your style of reading, choose a spread. The most popular types of spreads are: three card spreads, single card pulls, the Celtic Cross, and relational spreads. You can always create your own spread, or let your intuition be your guide if you prefer.

Some spreads will call for a significator card, which is a stand-in for you or for the topic of the reading. You can use a card that speaks to you, or some other methods that we share. We also talk about methods of shuffling, picking cards, and what we think about revered cards.

-Aphrodite-

She was worshipped as the goddess of beauty, love, pleasure, passion, procreation, prostitutes, the sea, and as a warrior goddess throughout Greece, Italy and Egypt. Her name is Greek for “shining sea foam,” but she had a lot of nicknames. ranging from Potnia (mistress) to Melanis/Skotia (the dark one) to Philommeides (smile loving).

-Legend-

Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Dione, or emerged fully grown from the sea. She landed at Paphos, but may have originally been a Phoenician goddess whose worship dates back to the early 3rd millennium BC.

Depending on the story, Aphrodite was a goddess who helped connect people who were in love or a vengeful goddess not to be messed with. Most of the stories are about her being vengeful are usually because the pride of a another offended her. One of the most famous stories is the Judgment of Paris, which leads to the Trojan War.

She was married to Hephaestus, but was also romantically entangled with Ares, Anchises, Adonis, and others. Aphrodite also had many attendants: The Erotes (including Eros/Cupid), The Charities, The Horae, Peitho, Hermaphroditos, and Priapus to name a few.

-Worship-

Her main festival was Aphrodisia, which was celebrated for 3 days in late July/early August. During the festival, no bloody sacrifices were allowed, except for sacred doves. Worshippers brought offerings and would cleanse images of Aphrodite. In more modern times, she ispopular in Wicca, where she is invoked for love, creativity, and, sexuality. Aphrodite is also a critical goddess within the Hellenistic tradition for obvious reasons.

Julie works with her in many ways, and shares two spells that she uses to connect with Aphrodite, along with a list of correspondences,

Imbolc is a festival that celebrates the beginning of spring, and the goddess Brigid. It’s a time to celebrate new beginnings, letting go of the past, and preparing for the year ahead.

-History-

Also called Saint Brigid’s Day, Imbolc takes place on Feb 1st, about halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). Not to be confused by Candlemas—that’s typically celebrated on Feb 2nd.

Etymologists think that the word Imbolc comes from old words meaning budding, ewe’s milk, and to wash/cleanse oneself, since these are all tied to spring.

People have been celebrating Imbolc since the Neolithic period (10,000- 4,500 BC), thanks to evidence of passage tombs throughout Europe, and even in Northern Africa.

Passage tombs were not all burial chambers and are made up of huge rocks arranged in such a way that the sun shines through the entrance (or passage) on a specific point of year into the inner chamber. Some had sub-chambers in specific layouts, and art carved into the stones.

Fires, feasting, visiting holy wells, and divination were common ways to celebrate.

-Brigid-

Brigid, Brigit, or Brig appears in Irish folklore as a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She represents Spring, fertility, livestock, arts/crafts, poetry, and high things (physically, mentally, and spiritually).

Sometime before the early middle ages, Brigid was syncretized into Saint Brigid. Saint Brigid is associated with perpetual sacred flames and holy wells.

-Traditions-

It was said that Brigid would visit families on Imbolc eve, and families would symbolically invite her into their home. They would commonly make a bed for her and set a place at the table and prepare a plate of food for her. People would set out strips of cloth outside for her to bless with protective and healing powers.

Brideóg dolls symbolizing Brigid were commonly made and decorated with cloth, ribbons, flowers, shells, and bead. Brigid’s Crosses were very popular to make and would be placed above the door for protection.

Other activities you can do to celebrate:

Weather divination—Groundhog Day!

Make or bless candles for the coming year.

Choosing and blessing seeds.

Thawing ice and using it as holy water (do not drink!).

-Correspondences-

Animals: Robin, burrowing animals, sheep, lamb

Colors: White, pink, red, light bue

Stones/Crystals: Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise

Herbs: Angelica, Bay, Basil, Iris, Daffodil, Heather, Violets, any white or yellow flowers

Foods: Dairy, seeds, nuts,  muffins, bread, peppers, onions, garlic, potatoes, and dried fruit. Traditional drinks are Milk, herbal teas, and spiced wine.

Incense: a combination of flowery and woodsy: cedar & rose or pine & chamomile

Deities: Arachne, Athena, Brighid, Branwen, Gaea, Februa Inanna, Lucina, Vesta, Cupid/Eros

Spellcrafting 101

Today, we will go over the basics of creating and casting a spell. We go over types of spells, sigils, how to do your research, setting intentions, hexing, casting your spell, and post-spell aftercare.

What is spellcrafting?

Spellcrafting is the art of creating your own spell from start to finish. There are lots of ways to craft a spell, and no one way is the right way.

What type of spell do you want to cast?

Words:

Many spells are written down and/or recited later. These spells can be long or short, and do not have to rhyme—unless you want them to! When Julie was a Baby Witch, she thought all spells had to rhyme or be written in Latin. Do what you think feels magickal and comfortable.

Symbols & Sigils:

Some spells incorporate symbols or sigils as part of them, and some spells are all about the sigil. If you find a symbol or sigil out there that you like, go ahead and use it! Runes, and Tarot or Oracle card symbolism great examples of sigils and symbols you did not make yourself that are commonly used for spells.

If you prefer, you can make your own sigils, and there’s a lot of ways to do it. A popular way is to write out the intention of your spell, then cross out any duplicate letters. Now arrange the letters in such a way where they create an image that makes you feel like it’s serving the purpose of your spell.

Physical spells:

Jar spells are super common right now and are easy to do. Put all your stuff in the jar, seal it, then place the jar in a place where you can see it to remind you of the magick inside. Be careful of how you dispose of a jar spell.

Spells that you burn are fun and can really feel powerful. They really break down into two avenues: candle spells and burning other things. If you choose to burn anything for a spell, take the proper precautions! Fires can spread easily.

Candle spells are a lot like jar spells, but the candle helps to power the spell. The candles are typically carved to express your intention, then can be dressed and rolled in herbs. The candle is then burned each time you need the power of the spell or can be burned all in one go.

Other types of burning spells call for burning a piece of paper with your spell or a symbol written on it. These are most commonly for releasing or removing things from your life.

Amulets and jewelry are another fun way to make a physical spell that you can carry with you! The simplest form of amulet is to put items in a small cloth bag that fit your spell’s intention. You can also use lockets, or create your own jewelry. Keep in mind, that you will need to “charge” the item from time to time.

Kitchen witchery is another type of physical spell. You can craft your meal to include magickally-inclined herbs and imbue it with your intention. You can even use runes or sigils to add extra power! Just be careful that anything you add is edible and safe to eat.

Research

Now that you’ve got an idea of the ways you can cast a spell, start your research! Look at spells other people have done for ideas.

Research correspondences for your spell’s purpose. Look and see what’s recommended, then narrow down to what you have access to, then narrow down further to what you want to use. You’d be surprised what you already have or can easily get!  Don’t forget to look up amplifiers or items that are complimentary for your spell. (Clear quartz is a great amplifier, and hot peppers are a good way to speed up a spell).

Figure out a good time to cast the spell. Phases of the moon, or times of day can boost your spellwork. Most importantly, find a time that you can be uninterrupted.

Intentions

Set clear intentions and speak in affirmations. Use “I am”, or “guide me to.” Be specific about what you want to accomplish with your spell.

A word about hexing:

Hexes, curses, or shadow work are often discouraged by modern practitioners. We feel that to have the light you must also have the dark. That is, if you wish to hex, curse, or otherwise or cast shadow magick, that is your choice alone, and should be done only with full understanding of the consequences of your actions. Any spell can backfire but hexing and shadow work can backfire spectacularly because of the charged nature of what you’re doing. Much like running headlong into a situation when you’re upset, performing magick while you’re angry may cloud your judgement and give deleterious results. We all know someone who deserves a good hexing, but just be sure that you’re not doing it in the moment just because you’re upset. (Don’t drive angry!)

Casting the spell

Now that you’re ready to put it together, write out your spell and gather the items you need to cast the spell.

Set aside plenty of time to get into the right headspace—Julie finds it helpful to have extra time beforehand to meditate so that her mind is clear.

Do your spell with confidence!

Post-Spell Aftercare

Eat something if didn’t during your spellwork. A small, but balanced meal or snack will suffice. Julie likes to give offerings during her spellwork, which means she gets a little snack.  Magick can take a lot out of you, and this will help you recover. You may even want to take a nap!

You may experience a “magickal hangover”—this is totally normal! You’ve just expended a lot of energy in a very focused way, and it can take a bit of time for your energy reserves to refill. On the flip side, you may feel extra energized, if so embrace it! But don’t overdo it by doing another spell right away. Magickal work is a lot like weightlifting—you usually want to let that muscle group it recover before working it again.

A good way to channel and revel in the magickal space post-spell is to write down the spell you just cast in your Book of Shadows. Write down any observations you have about the spell, and how you feel. Continue to update the results in your Book of Shadows as time goes on, and your spell materializes.

10 Tips for a Magickal New Year

1.      Meditate often.

a.       We all know meditation is an important component of a healthy lifestyle.

b.       Meditation is important because you want to reach a state of gnosis (mind focused on one thing) when working magick.

c.       Having a scattered mind can negatively affect your practice and spells.

d.       Many different ways to meditate—we’ll talk about it in a future episode.

e.       Start small, and work your way up. Try for one minute, and increase from there.

2.      Set goals and intentions.

a.       Broadly, and for individual workings.

                                                               i.      What do you want to accomplish this year—magickal or mundane?

1.       How can magick help you accomplish that?

b.       Set clear intentions for each working, and speak in affirmations.

                                                               i.      Visualize and invoke what you want to attract.

1.       Good: I am protected from other’s bad energy [or] protect me from other’s bad energy (invoking)

2.       Not as good: I will be protected from other’s bad energy

c.       Be realistic!

                                                               i.      Want to do a full ritual for each full moon or sabbat? Takes planning, research, & time. Gotta be willing to follow-through on that.

                                                             ii.      Don’t do a protection spell that has intentions to never have bad things happen to you again. Unrealistic.

3.      Set up or clean out your sacred space.

a.       Can have even if you’re in the broom closet!

b.       Your sacred space is as extravagant as you want.

                                                               i.      Essentially, it’s a place to put your magickal artifacts, or things that you love that help you feel witchy.

                                                             ii.      Jon altar

                                                           iii.      Julie altar

                                                           iv.      Minimalistic/generic altar space for beginner

c.       Start the new year fresh by giving your altar a deep clean and dusting.

4.      Organize your supplies.

a.       Don’t just shove things in a drawer or a box.

                                                               i.      Give care to the tools and things you use.

b.       Keep things in the same place, so can find them.

c.       Label things as necessary: carnelian or red agate?

5.      You don’t need to label your practice.

a.       Magick and witchcraft have many different subsets.

b.        Lots of posts out there proclaim being a forest witch, kitchen witch, lunar witch, plant witch etc

c.       Don’t feel like you need to squeeze yourself into the “X witch” type. You can be a forest witch who lives in the city, or a sea witch who also does lunar magick.

d.       If you choose a path, you can change it anytime you want.

6.      Don’t believe everything you read.

a.       Famous Abraham Lincoln quote “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.”

b.       Many people will come across as, or tell you that they’re an expert. Take that with a grain of salt.

                                                               i.      Most of the information out there—in the witchy space especially is a collection of an individual’s experiences. Just because that worked for them, doesn’t mean that the same thing will work as well (or at all for you).

                                                             ii.      Use your best judgement.

1.       Common sense has a place in magick, especially when dealing with fire or ingesting something.

a.       Putting stuff in candles (herbs, offerings)

b.       Crystals (drinking crystal water, ingesting selenite)

c.       Moon or rain water (drinking, spoiled?)

                                                           iii.      Not everything is a sign. Some things just happen.

1.       Find a grey feather on the ground? Could be a sign indicating peace is coming your way. Could be that you’re near a nest of pigeons.

2.       Look for synchronicities. If you find a feather on the ground after each magickal session, that could be a sign.

3.       Bad things happening in your life are not a sign that someone’s hexed you. Sometimes bad things happen.

7.      Learn more about your craft.

a.       Research is key. Read up on things you’re curious about or resonate with.

                                                               i.      Library, kindle books, physical books, websites, blogs, social media posts, friends, podcasts, YouTube all have info.

b.       Deities, spirits, entities.

                                                               i.      Research the entity before you call upon them. Your goal should be to know as much as you can about them.

1.       General disposition, likes, dislikes, preferred offerings, risks, rewards of working with them, other’s personal experiences.

c.       Interested in doing a spell, but don’t know where to start?

                                                               i.      Start by looking up correspondences for the intent of the spell (protection)

1.       Herbs: Bay, Blackberry, Cactus, Carnation, Cinnamon, Clover, Dragon’s blood, Ivy, Oak, Sea Salt.

2.       Stones: Carnelian, Quartz, Jade, Labradorite, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby in Zoisite, Turquoise.

3.       Colors: black, light blue, white.

4.       Phases of the moon: full

5.       Animals: Cat, Dog, Dolphin, Dragon, Raven, Seal.

6.       Other Items: symbols, runes, found items, small toys, pictures, etc

7.       Look and see whats recommended, then narrow down to what you have access to, then narrow down further to what you want to use. You’d be surprised how much you already have in your house, or can easily get!

                                                             ii.      Then look up spells that other people have done.

                                                           iii.      Write your own spell by using the research you’ve done.

1.       Can be simple or complex.

2.       Can be poetry or plain words.

3.       Can be long or short.

                                                           iv.      Don’t be afraid to think outside the cauldron!

1.       Protection tacos dinner ritual! Wear a color associated with protection, while you make tacos that have cumin, garlic, lettuce, lime, onion on them. Leave some out as an offering next to a figurine of a protection animal, and watch a movie about knights.

8.      Write it down.

a.       In books, you’ll hear about someone finding a wizard or witches grimoire, and the character then uses those spells… that’s what you’re going to do! 

b.       Get yourself a book of shadows and a grimoire

                                                               i.      Grimoire for correspondences, references, templates

                                                             ii.      Book of Shadows to write down what you’re actually doing—like a journal.

c.       No need for it to be a pretty book (unless you want one)—it can be hard to want to write in it for fear of messing it up

d.       Use whatever you’re comfortable with: binder with paper, notebook, fancy bound book, notes app in your phone, docs saved in a folder.

9.      Find friends in your space.

a.        Even if you consider yourself a solitary witch, it’s helpful to find friends out there who are receptive to your practice, and that you can talk to.

b.       In the broom closet? That’s fine! You might have a witchy friend IRL that you can talk to.

c.       Don’t underestimate the power of the internet! TikTok, Reddit, IG, TW, FB all have places that you can connect with like-minded witchy people.

d.       Don’t keep a toxic person of group around because that’s all you’ve got, or it’s interesting to keep up with their drama.

                                                               i.      It’s like buying a pack of strawberries. They’re just chillin, sitting in your fridge, then one gets moldy. The ones next to the moldy one start to get soft and moldy, and it spreads. Negativity breeds negativity.

                                                             ii.      Same goes for deciding to hex people/groups. Don’t keep moldy strawberries in with all the good ones!

10.  Don’t give up.

a.       When hearing what results others have had, it can be easy to feel like your spells aren’t working.

                                                               i.      Some spells are slower working than others, or have more subtle results. Some spells backfire, or just don’t work.

b.       Think about your intentions and where your head was when you were doing that spell.

                                                               i.      Were you distracted? Doubtful it would work?

c.       Write down the spell in your book of shadows, periodically go back and update that page with your perceived results of the spell.

d.       Keep working at it! Magick is like a muscle: every time you work it, it gets stronger.

                                                               i.      Just like a workout, give yourself time to rest.

                                                             ii.      Magickal sessions feel intoxicating, but Magick can be very draining.

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

                Yule 101: A brief look at History, Practices, and Traditions

I.                     Introduction with Jon and Julie

a.       Our Personal history and practices, + 2020 adaptations

II.                   A brief history of Yule pre/post Christian Europe

a.       Early mentions of Yule

b.       The Christianization of Yule Traditions

                                                               i.      King Haakon I of Norway

III.                 Other Ancient “Yule” Traditions

a.       Germanic

b.       Pagan

c.       Anglo-Saxon

IV.                A look at Modern Yule Traditions

a.       Log

b.       Goat

c.       Wassailing

d.       Boar

e.       Correspondences

V.                  Outro / Synopsis

a.       Our practices and Staying sane in the darker months.

Greetings heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

                Episode 1 is an introduction to Jon and Julie, their practices, histories, and backgrounds. We discuss a bit about our lives and hobbies and talk about the goals of this podcast. We wish to share and educate in all things witchy, heathen, herbalism, naturalism, philosophy, occult, and pagan. We want to build a community of open-minded people who want to share in the practices and knowledge of the old ways and explore and learn together on our journeys.

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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

              Join us as we sit down for a fantastic interview with Barbara With co-founder of Conflict REVOLUTION®. We have a wonderful and casual conversation about many topics from channeling and Albert Einstein to her many books. We look forward to more interviews and speaking with Barbara With again.

You can find Barbara With at:

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Lughnasadh (AKA Lammas, Lunasa, Freysblot) marks the beginning of the harvest festivals, and takes place on August 1st (Feb 1st in southern hemisphere), or the nearest weekend. This sabbat, named for the god Lugh, celebrates abundance, growth, fertility, solar energy, the harvest, and honoring the dead.

For our 104 series, we're exploring elemental magic related to the themes of each season. Its getting to be the end of summer, and it's HOT out! Why not enjoy the cool evening air with some star gazing! In this episode, we discuss the constellations, some of the themes around them, how they were viewed around the world, and how you can use them in your magical practice.

Related episodes:

Lughnasadh 101, episode 17: https://youtu.be/5avUo713b18?si=6Z0yNQxZE_CNRRVV

Lughnasadh 102, episode 43: https://youtu.be/OwD8-dscclg?si=uFuzoDL8XjCxQeJA

Lughnasadh 103, episode 60: https://youtu.be/n29jOzuZSrg?si=dl1A0w5Y29D4a_Ar

Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z

Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c

Astrology 101, episode 79: https://youtu.be/08hkUI907Bg?si=e2FlCXK3bp-_ZpEl

Sources

https://www.renaissanceastrology.com/fixedstars.html

https://ia800309.us.archive.org/22/items/Grimoires_201812/PicatrixGhayatAlHakim_text.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constellation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Rift_(astronomy)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_nebula#Complexes_and_constellations

https://americanindian.si.edu/inkaroad/ancestors/creationstories/milky-way.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmology#Religious_or_mythological_cosmology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_cosmology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nut_(goddess)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worship_of_heavenly_bodies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tian

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuit

https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/King-Arthurs-Wain-Constellations-of-the-British-Celts

https://www.deviantart.com/heathen-kindred/journal/Norse-Constellations-and-the-Astronomy-of-Myth-219759725

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https://www.thoughtco.com/inca-star-worship-and-constellations-2136315

https://patchworkcrow.wordpress.com/2019/01/24/connecting-with-star-energy/

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Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we explore Dark Religious Parasitism. The idea that there is a malicious entity negatively affecting people and their relationship to their deities and practices. So grab yourself something to drink and join us for a strange conversation about a relatively novel interpretation of what is happening these days. Ohh, and fear not, there is much vamping and many side quests!

Definition: The noticeable shift in an organized religion from its patron’s doctrine to ones of hate utilizing misinformation and manipulation of teachings, selective following focusing solely on the out of context misinterpretations of select passages to reinforce hateful rhetoric, and/or the complete abandonment of key tenets if or when they oppose the new regimes focus of hate. These are additionally supported by otherness speech meant to segregate those who disagree or question the new regime, opportunistic practice where one applies the tenets of their faith to only a select group or at socially opportune times to hide or coverup hateful practices behind “goodness”, coded language to communicate and spread in group think, and outright lying publicly and to the self in order to not address or internalize the new regime of hate! The contagious spread of these parasitic creatures follow a spiraling path in both individual and group infection starting with small changes and spreading to ever greater hate. These creatures feed off not only the worship and faith energy of the newly infected followers but also of the spreading destruction of the original deities’ tenets and teachings like an insect bite that liquifies its victim for easier consumption.

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Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Astrology is quite old, with the first records of its practice going all the way back to ancient times. It was originally used to help predict agricultural patterns and the weather. Over time, it was used for other purposes and was a part of everyday life for centuries. Even still, what we think of as astrology—sun sign horoscopes—wasn’t popularized until the early 1900s.

In this episode, we talk about western astrology basics: the planets, the houses, and the signs. We discuss aspects of our personal charts, ways you can analyze your chart, where magic lives in your chart, and a healthy dose of getting into the weeds!

You may want to pull up or create your own birth (natal) chart so you can follow along! To do that, you’ll want to go to an astrology website or app to make one. You’ll need your date of birth, location of birth, and time of birth (as close as possible, if you don’t know the exact time). My favorite places to get that info from are:

https://cafeastrology.com/

https://www.astro.com/horoscope

Time Passages app (https://www.astrograph.com/birth-chart.php)

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Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we take one of those internet personality quizzes that Julie found over on The Witch of Lupine Hollow that asks what kind of Witch are you? This is something a little different and new from what we normally do but have a ton of fun with it all the same. So follow the links, find out what kind of witch you are and comment below what you got! So, Join us, Follow along, Good Luck, and Stay Magical!!!

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Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Midsummer, or Litha takes place on the Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year. Midsummer has been celebrated throughout the world since the Neolithic times with themes of abundance, growth and fertility among other things.

For our 104 series, we’re exploring elemental magic related to the themes of each season, and for Midsummer, there’s no better type to explore than solar magic! In this episode, we discuss historical examples of sun worship, ways to harness the magic of the sun, and how you can use them in your practice. Of course, we also go over sun correspondences and our own experiences (or lack thereof) with solar magic.

Related episodes:

Midsummer 101, episode 15: https://youtu.be/yeXQu-QJK4M?si=oeo80r2v2jGXpb89

Midsummer 102, episode 41: https://youtu.be/1OI-40Uep_U?si=8hz4m-T89lPepW8h

Midsummer 103 - Travel Magic, episode 58: https://youtu.be/rmAWyUrX0xI?si=64hO1jFv1RFlA8xG

Mabon 103 – Living in Harmony with the Season, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=K5vv8VZw3iJ9W_l3

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solar_deities

https://highpriestess.com.au/sun-magic/

https://www.wickedobscura.com/blog/2024/5/2/solar-energy-and-you-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-sun-magic

https://witchcasket.co.uk/blog/solar-magick/

https://themagickmakers.com/blog/solar-witchcraft-make-your-own-sun-water

https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-sun-worship-2562246

https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-sun-worship-2562246

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https://spells8.com/spells-with-sun-water-solar-magick/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_cross

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_deity

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we discuss various Magical Titles and try to understand what separates them and what makes them similar. Though in modern pop culture many of these terms have gender or cultural meaning we believe that you may go by whatever title you wish. This talk is less about building barriers and more about defining terms within our lexicon and creating a safe place to analyze and discuss what they might mean. So, Join us, Follow along, Good Luck, and Stay Magical!!!

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Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we wanted to talk about the importance of Altar Space and how changing or losing it can affect your magical practice. So, grab up your favorite bev and join us for a fun discussion on worship and practice throughout history.

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Essentially, shadow work is reflecting on the darker parts of ourselves and healing or unifying them. This has been a hot buzzword in the witchy community for a few years now, and there’s no shortage of journals, articles, and how-tos about how to do shadow work.

In this episode, we get vulnerable and discuss what shadow work is, how to recognize your shadow traits, and how to work with them.  We also give you multiple techniques to use in your shadow work journey, as well as our recommendations and experiences with some of these techniques.

Related Episodes:

Lucid Dreams, episode 74: https://youtu.be/qs0ZBR4HK3o?si=HTAbseNYmvxToLnJ

Meditation Basics, episode 13: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=_EO0Kc1mL5JtI87Z

Sources:

https://jungcurrents.com/quotations-shadow

https://www.thealignedlife.co/shadow-work-zodiac/

https://thequintessentialmind.com/carl-jung-shadow/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202308/how-to-do-shadow-work

https://scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work/

https://www.conni.me/blog/shadow-work/#practicesshadowwork

https://buddhism-for-vampires.com/eating-the-shadowhttps://www.unstoppablerise.com/shadow-work-on-shadow-self/

https://www.rafaelkruger.com/

https://www.betterup.com/blog/shadow-work

https://ephemeris.co/blogs/news/12th-house-birth-chart#:~:text=It's%20generally%20referred%20to%20as,keep%20hidden%20or%20avoid%20entirely.

https://www.astrology.com/us/editorial/editorial-article-amp.aspx?slug=ways-to-spot-your-shadow-self

https://ascendifi.medium.com/the-seventh-house-in-astrology-a628ec19892e

https://seagoatastrology.com/the-7th-house-or-why-you-keep-dating-your-worst-self/?amp=1

https://hridaya-yoga.com/blog/shadow-work/

https://becomingyourself.net/2023/07/01/the-freedom-of-facing-your-shadow-side/

https://www.unstoppablerise.com/shadow-work-on-shadow-self/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung

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In this week's Pub Chat we respond to some of the more absurd conspiracies and misunderstandings about Free Masons. As a Mason myself I am well situated to ramble on about the masonic organization and history whilst debunking and clarifying. The question that started this conversation was Is Masonry Occult? So, Join us, Follow along, Good Luck, and Stay Magical!!!

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Beltane is held in the northern Hemisphere on May 1, and Nov 1 in the southern hemisphere, which is about halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It’s been celebrated with bonfires, visiting holy wells, fertility rituals, handfasting, honoring the fae, maypoles, feasts, and decorating with spring greenery, flowers, and ribbons.

For our 104 series, we’re exploring elemental magic related to the themes of each season, and Beltane is all about trees! In this episode, we discuss the sacred trees and groves throughout history from Tacitus’ writing to the Buddha to Christmas trees! We also explore ways to incorporate trees into your magical practice, and our own experiences with tree magic.

Related Episodes:

Beltane 101, episode 11: https://youtu.be/xGXwSGVkb6I?si=yJz4GcAICyfeBgxT

Beltane 102, episode 37: https://youtu.be/jh6bK8S39Kw?si=iK4KiCxtpv2Ip_Rn

Beltane 103: Fairy Circles, episode 55: https://youtu.be/C4WtC5aKJmw?si=cdx2Qx7drYSLPh-w

Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z

Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogham

https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2466

https://www.shetlandamenity.org/assets/files/Natural%20Heritage/Tree%20magic.pdf

https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/tree-magick-and-the-wheel-of-the-year

https://www.dragonspace.ca/blogs/news/the-magic-of-trees

https://www.chinaxiantour.com/xian-travel-guides/xian-attractions/guanyin-chan-temple.html

https://e360.yale.edu/features/peter_crane_history_of_ginkgo_earths_oldest_tree

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lam_Tsuen_wishing_trees

https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/blog/hawthorn/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogham

https://www.industrytap.com/spectacular-1400-year-old-tree-china-shedding-sea-golden-leaves/34010

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/tree-magic/

https://tressabelle.wordpress.com/2022/05/27/ozark-tree-magic-spirituality/

https://thedruidsgarden.com/2015/10/30/sacred-tree-profile-hawthorn-lore-medicine-magic-and-mystery/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yggdrasil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacitus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_trees_and_groves_in_Germanic_paganism_and_mythology

https://sacredland.org/sacred-groves-of-ghana-ghana/

https://sacredland.org/jachie-jaagbo-groves-ghana-africa/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%B6r%C3%B0r

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptomeria

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_Tree

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we chat about Synchronicities and how we analyze them and apply what we learn in our lives. We discuss how WooWoo it is or isn’t and why some people seem to see them everywhere they look, and others miss them. With a glass full of DRINK and a discussion full of sidetracks and meandering focus let’s syncretize this episode and Woo our way thru! So, Join us, Follow along, Good Luck, and Stay Magical!!!

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Deity worship was a crucial part of everyday life in ancient Egypt, and we know of more than 1,500 gods by name. With the exception of the reign of Akhenaten (17 years, in 14th c BCE), the Egyptians were a polytheistic religion. Today, we know the Egyptian deities by their ancient Greek names, and we’ll be talking about Amun, Ra, Horus, Hathor, Sekhmet, Maat, Osiris, Isis, Set, Bastet, Anubis, Ptah, and Thoth. We also share their correspondences, and where they fit in with each other.

Related episodes:

Isis Deep Dive, episode 18: https://youtu.be/uJgMj6YQZh0?si=qIkUbK-1HMdesWh6

Bastet Deep Dive, episode 59: https://youtu.be/uaJxmlF_YCM?si=qkSwUlGwz8TXH6at

Protection Magic: Banishing and Warding, episode 70: https://youtu.be/8jl7fJQPOVY?si=zGz5oZ72SRxiLRfQ

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Egyptian_deities

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amun

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osiris

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_(deity)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hathor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmet

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anubis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptah

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_deities

https://www.egyptian-witchcraft.com/egyptian-gods-and-goddesses/

https://coinandcandle.tumblr.com/post/695837503073239040/anubis-deity-guide

https://occultist.net/ptah-offerings-rituals-prayers-powers/

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In this week's Pub Chat we respond to our first Patreon poll and answer several questions about Dune and practical Magic. From how does the “Voice” work to a detailed look into prescience we break down how we think these aspects of Frank Herbert’s Dune apply to modern magic. We look at both the movies and the books with minor spoilers. We also explore the hallucinatory properties and effects of Spice and how it relates to LSD. So, grab a drink and join us for a spicy and sandy look into some of the magical aspects of Dune.

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Greeting’s heathens and witches,

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A lucid dream is a dream in which you’re aware you’re dreaming and can possibly control different aspects of the dream. Some can access this state naturally, and for others this is a learnable skill to interpret and control your dreams. While there’s a lot we don’t know about lucid dreaming, science is starting to understand methods to enter a lucid dream state, and how it can help you.

In this episode, we discuss why you would want to lucid dream, how to do it, and key techniques that can help you in both your waking and sleeping state. We also go over our own experiences, and thoughts on lucid dreaming, and how it can help you.

Related Episodes:

Meditation Basics, episode 13: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=LwiuGIcr6W1Hv2ry

Sources:

https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Lucid_dreaming

https://www.reddit.com/r/LucidDreaming/

https://theomagica.com/dream-magic-part-1

https://www.lunalunamagazine.com/dark/3-sleep-dream-magic-practices

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/nov/14/can-lucid-dreaming-help-us-understand-consciousness

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6451677/

https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-to-lucid-dream

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2737577/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/lucid-dreams-overview

https://www.wattpad.com/600915359-lucid-dreaming-what-to-do-in-a-lucid-dream

https://archive.org/details/studiesindreams01arno

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Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we explore the age-old question, “Should I be doing magic in Ancient or Dead Languages?”. Replete with tangents and squirrelling aplenty! So, grab a beverage and hangout with us for a short discussion about ancient languages, doing magic in non-native speaking languages, magical tomes, and the practice of using and doing magic in Latin… or whatever!

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