On this episode of the show, Shaun & Court are discussing the Norse goddess of love & battle, mighty Freyja! Freyja has been categorized in a number of ways throughout Norse myths and stories - from a priestess, to a battle maiden, to a love goddess - Freyja is complex, metamorphic, and shape shifting. Don’t miss this goddess chat! RESOURCES: The Poetic Edda; The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson; Ynglinga Saga by Snorri Sturluson; The Divine Feminine by Anette Pirso & Israel Gonzalez; Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes; Freyja - Great Goddess of the North by Britt-Mari Nasstrom; “The Symbolism of the Linden Tree,” The Journal of Horticulture, Forestry and Biotechnology FOLLOW US ON PATREON! Did you hear the news? We’re moving! If you love learning with us, don’t sleep on joining us on Patreon for exclusive occult education, spellwork, private content, support & our very first subscription box! Thank you for ALL of the love and support you’ve given us over the past two years - we hope you will join our new community of lunar lion witches! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to be among the first to get the link to sign up to our Patreon, and be sure to follow us on instagram at @lunarleosllc to follow our journey!

On this episode of the ‘cast Court and Shaun are discussing the New Moon! The New Moon is the first phase of the lunar cycle, the darkness of which encourages us to look inward for direction, allowing us the opportunity to plan the start of our lunar cycle. During the New Moon, we strategize and plant seeds, begin goal-setting, and come up with ideas. What do we want to accomplish throughout the lunar month? The New Moon is the time to decide on the focus. RESOURCES: Moon Spells by Diane Ahlquist; Moonology by Yasmin Boland; Full Moon Magic 2022 by Vickie Ossai; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Lunar Abundance by Ezzie Spencer; NASA.gov; The Farmer’s Almanac

Happy TWO YEARS of the podcast, witches! Wow, what a time to be alive. On this week’s episode of the show, we’re celebrating our growth as practitioners, business women and as people. We’re chatting about how we’ve expanded our practices, learned from each other, community building, setting boundaries, dealing with burnout and so, so, SO much more. Behind every creator is a living, breathing person with a heart and a soul. This is us.

On this week's episode, we're seeing the crystal visions! Courtney and Shaun chat all about Crystal Magick--the physical geologic structures of crystals, their metaphysical properties, crystal healing, crystal cleansing, and more! We share our favorite crystals, crystals for witches to use at all stages of their practices, and how we have integrated them into our own.

Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, content does not serve as medical advice. 

Resources used in this episode: The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall; The Encyclopedia of Crystals, Herbs & New Age Elements from Adams Media; KeepingHerKeys.com; Reikigemwellness.com; Crystalvaults.com and GIA.edu.

On this episode of the 'Cast, Courtney and Shaun talk to Coko The Witch, a veteran practitioner, seasoned deity worker and all around incredible human being. Our conversation with Coko is nothing short of transformative--we cover the basics of starting out in a magickal practice, the do's and don'ts of working with gods and spirits, and even a little candle and glamour magick. Most importantly, we talk about how it is important to meet everyone where they are at in their journey, and to let Witchcraft come to you.  Coko is an Eclectic Pagan Witch with with over 15 years of experience in the Craft! You can find her on Tik Tok @coko_thewitch to follow her beautiful Beginner Witch 101 video series and on her Instagram @coko_puffy.

On this episode of the 'Cast, Shaun and Courtney wild out on the topics of Green Witchery and Plant Magick. We discuss connecting deeply with plants and Mother Earth, honoring each season for what it teaches us, and some key plants to have in your Witch's garden or indoor jungle.

Resources used in this episode are "Plant Witchery" by Juliet Diaz and Groveandgrotto.com. 

Disclaimer: This discussion of Herbalism is for educational purposes only, we do not seek to give medical advice.

On this Episode of the 'Cast, Courtney and Shaun speak to a Wiccan of the purest beauty and light, Templar Wright. We three discuss Magick in terms of religious rites, worshiping and embodying Nature in our craft, and being your own divine muse when you live and breathe your art. 

Templar is a Jersey-based Mystic and Actor, joining us with a wealth of knowledge on Wicca and the Entertainment industry. 

On this episode, Courtney and Shaun discuss their journey down the star-lit path of Moon Magick. We talk Moon phases, spellcasting with the Moon, and even creating and walking your very own Moon Circle. Moon goddesses, besides us of course, DO make an appearance as well. Fly us to the Moon, any day or night.  Resources used in this episode are Moonology by Yasmin Boland, Moon Spells by Diane Ahlquist, Ask a Witch by Gabreila Herstick, and Full Moon Magic 2021 by Vickie Ossai

On this episode of the 'cast Courtney and Shaun speak to Michalyn, owner and creator of Lucid Living Co, bath and body ROYALTY. Michalyn talks us through her origins as both a Moon Witch and small business owner, and how she manifested her hugely successful occult bath care business from her humble kitchen cauldron to working her magick in a warehouse of her own.  Lucid Living Co opened the doors to their little Vegan shop of wonders in 2016, and has since created a delectable line of bath and body products to bewitch our senses and deify our bodies. Follow @lucidlivingco on both Tik Tok and Instagram to make your bath time more magickal! 

Episode 4 is all about CLEANSING! Courtney and Shaun give an overview of what spiritually cleansing means to them in their own respective practices, different ways to ethically cleanse, and a few tips from different witchy resources they've drawn from. 

Resources used in this episode are The Big Book of Practical Spells by Judika Illes and Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within by Juliet Diaz

On this episode, Courtney and Shaun speak to Chase Rosenberg, a mystic Jewish daddy with the most magickal hair. We talk owning and developing an eclectic practice, emotional independence, accepting our ghosts, and SO much more. Chase even blesses us with a FIRE tarot reading to close the show! Chase Rosenberg is a Brooklyn-based artist, having recently formed the band "Greenroom," and is most importantly, in his own words, "a little witchy".

On this episode, Courtney and Shaun dive into the world of Tarot. They discuss the history of the cards, present a guided walkthrough of the Modern Witch Tarot Deck's (Lisa Sterle) Major Arcana, and pull some real-talk spreads on each other. 

Welcome to the 'Cast, Witches! We're Courtney and Shaun, two mystic Leos exploring spirituality and the esoteric experience in a post-pandemic world. In this very first episode of The Lion, The Witch & The Podcast, we introduce our respective practices and the spiritual paths that have brought us together for four years of magick and mischief, and most importantly, brought us to YOU. We touch on our past lives, our growth, our influences,  and the importance of building a community of practitioners living their most authentic lives. So come join our circle, sit for a spell! We won't bite you unless we like you. 

Let’s start off 2023 RIGHT! We’re back, witches, and we ain’t playing around this year. On this episode of the show, Shaun and Court are breaking down and simplifying cleansing practices & rituals for your spaces and for yourselves. Don’t forget to do a nice & juicy new year’s cleanse & banish the energetic baggage of the old year with the wave of a smoke wand or the ringing of your spell bells. RESOURCES: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Spells for Change by Frankie Castanea

On our very last episode of 2022, Court and Shaun are chatting Yule, the Winter Solstice, and ALL the fun witch-crafties you can do to celebrate this time of year! We’re sharing Yule lore, associations, recipes, brews, blends and spells to celebrate the snow, appreciate the chill in the air, and to welcome in the return of the sun! Blessed Yuletide, Bright Solstice & Happy Holidays witches! We adore you and cannot thank you enough for ALL of your support in the past year. See you in 2023! RESOURCES: Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; Celebrate the Earth by Laurie Cabot; A Book of Pagan Family Prayers & Rituals by Ceisiwr Serith; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick

On this week’s episode of the show, these leos are on fire! We’re discussing the Elements of natural witchcraft, kicking off this mini-series with a discussion of FIRE MAGICK! When we work with the elements in our practice, we are harnessing one or more to boost our magick and add power to our workings. Fire is the element of life, love, passion and purification. Fire transforms, revises, recharges, and teaches us about the destructive and creative forces of nature. Join us cauldron-side to hear more! RESOURCES: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; The Big Book of Practical Spells by Judika Illes | CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE! www.lunarleos.com

This week on the show we’re talking about just some of the many queens and women of winter to help us transition into the season! Winter goddesses have been categorized in their respective mythologies as sometimes frightening or wrathful, but the roles they play are crucial to the cycle of life and death. Let’s learn about the strength and tenacity of these mythical figures together! RESOURCES: “Beira, Queen of Winter,” from Ancient Origins; A Cycle of Life and Death: Slavic Goddesses Morana and Vesna from Ancient Origins; The Legend of Frau Holle from Learning Religions; The Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes

This week on the show, Shaun and Court are wandering into the darkness by the light of Her torch—today we’re talking about our mystic night mother, Lady Hekate! In this episode of our Simple Goddess Series, we’re breaking down the complex roots of this ancient Titaness, Hekate’s influence on the era’s mythology, her many titles and epithets, feast days, animal familiars and more. Hekate is a mighty goddess of multi-dimensional aspects - she is mysterious and feared by some, petitioned and beloved by others. Hekate will shock you, rock you, and push you to do the work you need for yourself. Don’t miss our exploration of this extraordinary and enchanting figure! RESOURCES: Theoi Project digital library from Aaron J. Atsma; Hekate: Goddess of Witches by Courtney Weber; Entering Hekate’s Garden by Cyndi Brannen; The Many Epithets of Hekate by Mat Auryn for Patheos.com; Hesoid’s Theogony; Cyndi Brannen’s Keepingherkeys.com; “Hekate’s Deipnon” from Helleion

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are sitting down with Susan Padron, Philadelphia’s premier Intuitive Personal Stylist, to discuss working intentional magick with what we wear every day. The wardrobe is an underrated but powerful tool of the witch - ritual attire and personal armor can effectively be crafted from our clothing, which can also be enchanted, spelled or used to unlock a deeper part of us. In this episode we’re diving into how we can begin to intuitively live through how we dress, and work a subtle daily magick to connect us with our inner truths.

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are sitting down with collage artist Alejandra Luisa León to talk divination, artistic expansion, big leo energy, the death & rebirth cycle, and so much damn more. Alejandra is an absolute treasure, a genius, and a breath of fresh air - she is the creatrix of three immensely inspirational divination decks to bring vitality, color and feline energy into our lives: The Lioness Oracle Tarot, Vision of the Muse oracle deck and The Stars Divine astrology deck. Alejandra illustrates for us how the creation process for these decks was cultivated from a transformation period in her own life, and how, from that darkness she forged a torch to guide herself through.

This week on the ‘cast Shaun and Court are cutting the cord - we’re breaking the ties that bind us to toxic people, addictions, intrusive thoughts and bad memories, together. Let’s chat about the witchy way to move onward and upward! RESOURCES: “A Witch's Guide to Cord Cutting, the Simple Ritual to Get Over Your Ex” by Sophie Saint Thomas for Vice; “Cord Cutting Spell” by Alanna LP for Out Front Magazine; Love Spells for the Modern Witch by Michael Herkes

By the pricking of our thumbs, something wicked this way comes!! This week on the show, the witches are BACK and chatting our favorite literary magickal women that we’ve grown up reading & loving. Who are your favorite witches of literature? RESOURCES: Circe by Madeline Miller; The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox; A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan; Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman; The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by JK Rowling; Coraline by Neil Gaiman; The Hollows Series by Kim Harrison; “Morgan Le Fay” from Britannica.com; “The history of the witches in Macbeth” by Dr. Will Tosh of Shakespeare’s Globe; Tilly Witch by Don Freeman; Wicked by Gregory Maguire; The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis; Coraline (books), Coraline Wiki; Sabina Spellman, Archie Comics Wiki; Hermoine Granger, Harry Potter Wiki; The Witch of Willow Hall, Publishers Weekly; Rachel Morgan, The Hollows Wiki; The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith

This week on the show we are discussing OSTARA, THE SPRING EQUINOX, and all the WITCH CRAFTIES we’ll be doing to celebrate the holiday! Ostara is a celebration of light and balance - planting seeds, decluttering, banishing and working with specific herbal allies are just a few activities we’re planning for the equinox. BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS about podcast frequency & new projects in this episode! Listen to learn! RESOURCES: A Book of Pagan Family Prayers & Rituals by Ceisiwr Serith; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are wandering deep into the Haunted Forest, chatting all about the Poison Path! The Poison Path has such a rich history behind it of folk ritual, science, murder and intrigue. Poisonous plants have been heavily associated with witches since time immemorial, and are often aligned with dark goddesses and baneful, shadowy work. Let’s get spooky! RESOURCES: The Poison Path Herbal by Coby Michael; Botanical Curses and Poisons by Fez Inkwright

This week on the show Shaun and Court are chatting haunting homes, scary woods, phantom theatres, spooky hotels and even a ghost ship - ALL places that have shaped us as we grew into the witches we are today. Don’t miss this episode that is so close to our little haunted hearts! RESOURCES: “The Haunted History of the East Village” by Darla Murray of The Local East Village; “Our Ghosts” from The Merchant House Museum; “NoHo Real Estate That Comes With a Tale of Murder” by Sam Roberts of The New York Times; “Prosecutors: L.A. Serial Killer Really 4-5 Men” by Scott Michaels of ABC News; Los Angeles, California, Comedy Store from HauntedHouses.com; Spooky and Haunted Places in L.A. To Visit Next from California.com; “The 9 most haunted places in NEPA” from nepascene.com; Broadway Ghosts - The Five Most Terrifying Haunted Theaters by Martha G of ExperienceFirst.com; Warren County from Atlas Obscuria; Clinton Road: A Dark Ride from Weird New Jersey

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are picking pumpkins, doing apple divinations, and talking about the fun activities you can do to ring in the spooky season! We’ll chat traditions of Samhain and modern adaptions, and some really fun food and games to have at your Halloween parties! Keep an eye out for part II which will cover hollow-crafts! RESOURCES: Halloween: Spells, Recipes and Customs by Silver RavenWolf; The Encyclopedia of Magical Ingredients by Lexa Rosean

On this week’s episode of the show, Court and Shaun are howling at the moon and doing the MONSTER MASH! To celebrate the start of Spooky Season, we’re talking all about the folklore, histories and legends of things that go bump in the night, drink blood, and eat brains. Don’t miss this graveyard smash with your favorite spooky leos! RESOURCES: “The Bloody Truth About Vampires” by Becky Little of National Geographic; “Vampire History” and “Werewolf Legends” from History.com; The Origins and History of Fairies by Ellen Castelow of Historic-uk.com; New World Witchery by Cory Thomas Hutchenson; “Zoinks! Tracing The History Of 'Zombie' From Haiti To The CDC” by Lakshmi Gandhi of NPR

Happy Spooky Season, witches! Let’s kick it off with another Simple Goddess episode, this time chatting the dark and glorious goddess, Lilith! She is among the most primordial spirits and the most modern. A figure of epic duality, Lilith is linked to demons, to rebellion, and to wild and unyielding female power. She is found amongst the literature of many ancient worlds, and her influence spans cultures and religions worldwide. Today, she is a feminist icon, but Lilith’s transformation over time practically had wings of its own. Tune in to hear more about this mighty goddess and why we love her! RESOURCES: Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes; Find Your Goddess by Skye Alexander; “Lilith” New World Encyclopedia

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are taking a bite out of the big apple of Mabon! Mabon, or the Autumn Equinox, is the second harvest festival on the wheel of the year, and officially begins the fall season! This festival celebrates the equal divide between the dark and the light, and begs us to take a pause, reflect and prepare for the oncoming of the cold. So grab your apples, witches, we’re making cider! RESOURCES: Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; A Book of Pagan Family Prayers & Rituals by Ceisiwr Serith; Celebrate The Earth by Laurie Cabot

On this week’s episode of the show, we’re sitting down with the AH-mazing Tayler Quigley to talk the magick she makes! Tayler is based in Los Angeles and is a self-taught mystical crystal jeweler and embroidery artist who practices a special type of glamour magick with her breath-taking creations. This summer, Tayler has been exploring the beauty of Sea Witchery with Larimar, the mystical mineral of the deep blue - working the crystal into pendants to create a spell-binding statement piece that looks like it could live on the neck of a mermaid queen. Tayler works in many crystal mediums and describes to us during our conversation just how she harnesses the power of the crystal to customize her creation to align with her client’s specific intentions. If you’re curious about the magick of jewelry-making, you’ve come to the right ‘cast. Be sure to follow Tayler on both Instagram and Facebook at @taylermakesmagic!

On this week’s episode of the ‘cast, we’re starting a new series with some ROYAL flair! Introducing the Simple Goddess Series, starting with the majestic and mysterious Queen of the Underworld, the Greek goddess Persephone! In this new series we will be simply breaking down the myths, stories, titles & associations of ancient goddesses and how they still hold influence in our modern witch community today. Want to learn more about the goddess of growth, destruction & rebirth? Tune in this Witchy Wednesday! RESOURCES: The Divine Feminine by Anette Pirso & Israel Gonzalez; Find Your Goddess by Skye Alexander; Theoi Project digital library from Aaron J. Atsma

On this week’s episode of the ‘cast, Court and Shaun are hopping IN the cauldron to talk ALL about RITUAL BATHING! Ritual bathing has been used in a plethora of ways throughout our history, for aspects of spellwork and spiritual acts regarding good health, ritual purification, and so so much more! The element of water gives life, preserves and promotes prayer, and purifies energy - renewing and nourishing the body as well as the soul. Join us to boil and bubble this witchy Wednesday! RESOURCES: Moon Bath by Dakota Hills and Sierra Brashear; Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes

HAPPY LION, HAPPY LIFE!! On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are roaring LOUD AND PROUD for Leo Season! But Leo Season isn’t all about Leo Sun Signs! Tune in on Wednesday to hear how your Leo placements can affect your chart and some fun tips for our favorite astro season of the year! RESOURCES: The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk; Astrology for Happiness and Success by Mecca Woods; The Astrology of You and Me by Gary Goldschneider

This week on the show, we’re diving back into THE ELEMENTS, this time discussing AIR! Air is an element of movement, and is always present around us. Air brings the power of transformation, and is vital to life on Earth. There are many ways to work with this element, tune in to hear what we’ve learned! RESOURCES: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; The Big Book of Practical Spells by Judika Illes

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are tackling luck and success workings! Luck, success and good fortune workings can be applied to many areas of the craft, and can be performed through many methods! Whether you’re rubbing a candle down with basil, wearing orange to open the road in front of you, or reaching for your tiger’s eye necklace that brings you luck, there are many different ways that you can approach success workings in your practice. Tune in to hear how! RESOURCES: Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes; Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall; New World Witchery by Cory Thomas Hutchenson; The Book of Herb Spells by Cheralyn Darcey

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun & Court sit down with Kaylyn Blair, witchy career coach, and Val Mull, astrologer extraordinaire, to talk approaching the modern workforce environment with your head in the stars and magick on your mind. Kaylyn and Val have joined forces to offer an exciting new program, Cosmic Career Coaching, to optimize your job-seeking processes to target clarity and direction for career success by examining what is aligned for you in the stars. Join us this witchy Wednesday for a very special conversation about living THE DREAM! Book your career coaching session now at https://calendly.com/starsideastro/cosmiccareercoaching?back=1&month=2022-07 and follow Kaylyn and Val on Instagram at @aokresumes & @starsideastro!

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are stirring up some kitchen magick in the ‘ol cauldron! Kitchen witchery is as simple as integrating mindfulness into the simple act of of preparing a meal, working with ingredients and broadening our magickal mindsets by creating a nurturing and edible spell for abundance, protection, love and so much more. When we trade our wands for wooden spoons and make cooking a witchy ritual, we are not only fulfilling our biological and energetic needs for sustenance but we are also working magick and manifestation into an act of creation we perform every day. You are really going to want to be cauldron-side for this conversation, spoons up and tongues out! RESOURCES: Kitchen Witchery by Laurel Woodward; “The Basics of Kitchen Witchcraft” Youtube Video by The Witches’ Cookery

On this week’s episode of the ‘cast, Shaun and Court are stitching up some Knot Magick spells! Knot Magick is versatile & effective for almost any kind of spell, and simply involves focusing and sharpening our intent with each knot or stitch we make. Knot Magick can be simple or deliberately complex, depending on the working or the witch. You can perform Knot Magick with a single piece of rope, a macrame piece or even a quilt! Tune in Wednesday to hear the details. RESOURCES: Knot Magic by Tylluan Penry; Knot Magic 101 YouTube Video by The Witch of Wonderlust

On this week’s episode of the ‘cast Court and Shaun are breaking down returning hexes, ill intentions and just plain bad energy back to the sender! Counter & Reversal spellwork are two integral forms of magick to be aquatinted with in order to keep our protections effective. Tune in to hear our thoughts! RESOURCES: Protection & Reversal Magick by Jason Miller; The Witch’s Shield by Christopher Penczak

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are diving into the waves of SEA WITCHERY! We’re breaking down connecting with Mother Ocean by understanding the ebb and flow and of her tides and currants, her ever-shifting sands and the magickal treasures she leaves for us to find on her shores, like shells and stones. We’ll be chatting ocean myths, sea spirits, constructing a sea altar, and rituals you can perform at the shore or in the water. So grab your suits, witches, surf is UP! RESOURCES: Sea Magic by Sandra Kynes; Mermaid Magic by Lucy Cavendish & Serene Conneeley; Water Witchcraft by Annwyn Avalon

On this episode of the ‘cast, Shaun and Court sit down with Nicholle Sanchez of Herb and Dew Apothecary, to talk about the power of flowers and energy healing! Nicolle practices quantum energy healing and flower essence therapy to create a fully immersive wellness experience: she taps into the blockages in our own energetic pathways using her intuition and, depending on the root of the issue, finds a flower for it. Nicholle offers a unique perspective on how the outside world of nature can mirror the inner world of our bodies and minds, and how you can easily evolve by looking within you and with-out you. Follow Nicholle on social media at @flowernicholle and @herbanddew and check out her holistic offerings at www.herbanddew.com!

On today’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are diving into jarred spells, spell jars, witch bottles and any and all magickally contained spells. Spell jars are considered a physical representation of a spell and a place to gather your thoughts and desires for the intended working. Jar spells can help practitioners claim their power and amplify the energy behind their intentions, and can be used for just about any type of spell. Tune in to hear all about them! RESOURCES: “How To Make Your Own Spell Jar for Love, Protection, Money & More” by Sarah Regan for Mindbodygreen.com; Spells for Change by Frankie Castanea; “Is There a Witch Bottle in Your House?” by Allison C. Meier for JSTOR Daily

On this week’s episode of the show Court and Shaun are talking about Healing magick through a folk lens. Magickal healing in modern witchcraft can look like a multitude of things, and when we begin to look at healing as an integral part of the history of the witch, we consider traditional cures as they were practiced by our ancestors. Healing knowledge is as old as the Earth herself and spans the cultures of the world - tune in to hear us dive in! RESOURCES: Magical Healing: Folk Healing Techniques from the Old World by Hexe Claire; Wild Witchcraft: Folk Herbalism, Garden Magic, and Foraging for Spells, Rituals and Recipes by Rebecca Beyer; New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magick by Cory Thomas Hutchenson; Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within by Juliet Diaz

On this episode of the ‘cast, Court and Shaun are speaking with Imani Nicole, a certified mystical Breathwork Practitioner and guided meditation facilitator in Los Angeles. Imani uses the concept of “intentional breathing” to bring transformational healing and discovery to her sessions, and she is passionate about holding a non-judgmental and culturally mindful space where joy can thrive from lungs to mouth. She strives to help her clients improve their health and healing routines, implement stress management and cultivate a deeper sense of awareness of self. Today we’re talking about how to approach intentional breathing to heal the mind, body and soul, one inhale and one exhale at a time. Follow Imani on Instagram at @elementalbreathla and @maniidotcalm and check out her website for personalized breathwork offerings.

This week on the show we’re breaking down one of our favorite herbal allies, Lavender, to make working with her approachable, comprehensible & engaging! Working with herbs in your witchcraft practice and even in your every day is fabulously rewarding, and Lavender is a queen among the flowers to while away the hours with. Don’t miss the start of our brand new series this Witchy Wednesday! RESOURCES: Blackthorn’s Botanical Magic by Amy Blackthorn; The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs by Reader’s Digest; Wortcutting, A Folk Magic Herbal by Nigel G. Pearson; Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham; Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz; The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl; The Illustrated Herbiary by Maia Toll; The Book of Herb Spells by Cheralyn Darcey

On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court meet with Alexa Branco, Head-Bruja-In-Charge at The Bruja’s Tomb, to talk brujería, folk witchcraft, Earth magick, past lives and so much dang more. Alexa discusses with us her devotion to her heritage by reclaiming her culture through her craft, her deep ties to Nature, creating spiritual goods for the witch in need and her journey as a celebrity makeup artist - welcoming magick into her life every day by knowing her worth and her path to to the core. Alexa teaches us that we need to fight for our futures and put our faith into our dreams to achieve them. You can follow The Bruja’s Tomb on all social media at @thebrujastomb and check out her website to book readings with her!

On this week’s episode of the ‘cast, Court and Shaun are packing their bags and hitting the road with the simple spell series topic, Travel Witchcraft! Whether you’re taking a weekend trip or relocating temporarily, we can bring our spellwork with us in the forms of travel tools, either with parts of our altar, or travel-friendly cleansing items, and we can easily even ward our temporary spaces with our natural energies if we don’t have access to our tools. The options we have to take our witchy work on the road are endless. Join us this witchy Wednesday to chat! RESOURCES: “Travel Altars” Video on YouTube by The Witch of Wonderlust.

On this episode of the ‘cast, Shaun and Court are discussing Glamour Magick! We use glamours in witchcraft to change the way someone or something is being perceived, to own power, and to embrace all that is within us that is fascinating and charming. Glamours can be used in a multitude of ways, to enhance confidence, to embolden the appearance, to create calm or even to become invisible. Tune in to learn more about how you can use glamours to improve your day, to land the job, or to reel in what you want! RESOURCES: Glamour Magick by Deborah Castellano & Magickal Glamours 101 Youtube Video from The Witch of Wonderlust. 

On this episode of the ‘cast, Court and Shaun are talking the many celebrations of May Day! Typically observed as a fire festival in Celtic Pagan history and a celebration of the height of spring, on May Day we welcome light and new life back to the Earth after the dormancy of winter. In German and Scandinavian culture, the first of May is also held as an observance of spring’s glory, in which bonfires are lit as they are in Celtic culture, to ward off evil spirits, stagnation and illness associated with the dark side of the wheel of the year. At this time we’re celebrating the strength of the Earth’s energies as blooms unfurl around us, fertility of the land and the potential of the growing season. How will you harness the energy of the first of May? RESOURCES: Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; “Walpurgis Night” from Encyclopedia Britannica; “Walpurgisnacht” from Germanculture .com

On this week’s episode of the ‘cast, Shaun and Court have their garden gloves and trowels poised and ready to talk Garden Witchery! Today we’re digging deep into the soil and into topics like working gardens of olde, wort-cunning, floriography, backyard bounty, magickal trees, specialty gardens and even Garden Witchery in the city. The magick of nature is everywhere - growing up through the cracks in the sidewalk, on the side of the road, and even in the weeds of your backyard. RESOURCES: Garden Witchery by Ellen Dugan; Magical Gardens by Patricia Monaghan; Garden Witch’s Herbal by Ellen Dugan