Your girls are B A C K! After a long hiatus, we go straight into the good stuff - a new series! Using the Rider Waite Smith deck we cover the symbolism and meaning of each card from the Ace of Cups to the King of Cups. Of course we start with the longest catch up ever, so feel free to skip to almost an hour in to get witchy. 

We missed y'all and are so happy to be back in the groove!

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The name has been in the news for some time now with multiple documentaries having been made, so we dive into our thoughts on the murders at the center of the downfall of the Murdaugh Dynasty, as well as a brief explanation of the timeline for those unfamiliar. The family seems to serve a stark reminder of the dark reality of established white wealthy families and their influences throughout the US, and what they can get away with. 

A charitable organization to help rescue animals was created in memory of Mallory Beach. Please be sure to visit https://www.mals-palz.com/

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The next Mercury Retrograde is coming May 10 to June 2, and we want you to be ready! We have a very special guest for this episode, our resident astrologer extraordinaire Jess Demitro. Jess explains what exactly Mercury Retrograde is, how it affects us, if it's all bad, and how we can thrive during it. Plus, we talk about her exciting new podcast The Alchemical Goat, how asteroids affect our charts, and the power in our names. 

Get $50 off a 1-hour birth chart reading from Jess by mentioning the code MERCURYRETROGRADE

Follow Jess on Instagram: @asteriaawakenings

For readings with Jess, visit her website: asteriaawakenings.com

Follow Jess's new podcast at The Alchemical Goat on Instagram: @alchemicalgoatpodcast

Listen to The Alchemical Goat on Spotify here, or on Acast here.

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The Autumn Equinox is right around the corner! Mabon, otherwise known as Haustblot, is a Sabbat celebration that goes waaayy back. So we're walking you through the history, meaning, and ways you can adorn your altar and prepare for the festivities! Also tune in to hear about Maria's releasing ritual, the story of how Laura and Maria met, and a delicious cornbread casserole recipe you gotta try!

Moon Journal app (only on iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-moon-calendar/id1373675189

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The girls are back at it again and reading your stories! Welcome to our 5th Listener Stories episode where we read about deceased relatives turned guardian angels, and a visit from a ghost cat, and another Hat Man story! Plus, listen to hear Laura's much-improved audio quality thanks to a new mic brought to us by the support of our Patreon subscribers! Stay Witchy, and Keep It Creepy!

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In this episode, Maria spills the tea on “THE biggest and wildest political scandal in the history of planet fucking Earth,” and Laura unravels the mysterious and intriguing origin story of the Ouija board. Listen to learn about the crimes of Flordelis dos Santos de Souza and how Ouija came to be so feared in today's pop culture. Let's get Spooky! 👻

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Witchy Wednesday is back and we're talking about horror movie sounds, excessive leaf-blowing (in summer?!), raccoons as pets, and all the witch-adjacent people in the spiritual community! Wiccans, pagans, light-workers, new age, christian witches, satanists, and occultists–but wait, there's more! Listen to learn about the various members of our spiritual community and join us in telling them, "You're welcome here, too!"

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We have a SUPER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! This is Laura's first episode officially as our new co-host! In today's episode Laura dives into the story of Alissa Turney and her sister Sarah Turney's investigative work to uncover the truth about Alissa's disappearance. This story most recently had a major breakthrough that pretty much blew up Twitter! For the paranormal portion, Maria covers the hauntings of San Francisco's Cliff House and Sutro Baths and their abundance of fires and eerie phenomenon. Let's get creepy!

For more info on Alissa Turney:
IG and tiktok: @saraheturney
YouTube: Sarah Turney
JusticeforAlissa.com

We've launched new cover art! Check out our amazing illustrator María Boutin on Instagram @besitosandgiggles or on her website https://mariaboutin-illustration.com/

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We're talking about smoke cleansing and the ethics that go into it! We're covering why you should care about ethics as a witch, the debates of using white sage and Palo Santo, some alternative herbs you can use to smoke cleanse, and finally, are thunderstorms just Zeus farting? Listen in to get informed!

Resources:
https://plants.usda.gov/threat.html For looking up endangered or threatened plants
https://www.iucnredlist.org/ international red list of threatened species
https://animamundiherbals.com/
https://www.wellforculture.com/

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Back to back episodes for y'all this week! This month's Listener Stories episode covers a variety of creepy tales - from a ghostly desert road hitch-hiker to a haunted New England cabin. We also have a really wild synchronicity happen with one of our listener stories! Listen in to get some chills and hear Maria and Laura amateurishly solve a mystery in 5 minutes flat from the comfort of their own homes with minimal research. What can we say? We're geniuses!! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

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After two witchy episodes in a row, we're back with a spooky episode for our Ghost Geeks and True Crime Freaks! Maria covers Part 2 of the crimes of Santé and Kenny Kimes - a mother and son con artist duo who escalate their grifting to murder. For the paranormal portion, Laura covers the eerie spectre of The Hat Man - a cloaked shadow figure with a hat that many have seen the world, spanning generations and continents. To accompany your chills, you'll also hear adorable stories of Laura's pygmy goats and maybe too much information about Maria's near-sightedness. Let's get Spooky!

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How can we make the most out of Mercury in Retrograde? Listen in! We're continuing our witchy education in this Part 2 episode on Astrology. We get into the nitty gritty that is above our pay-grade, so we've brought on expert astrologist Jess Demitro to answer our many questions about the mysteries hidden within the cosmos! Listen to learn more about the element and "quality" of each zodiac sign, the 12 houses, how to make the most of a planet in retrograde, and wait what? There's more kinds of charts than just your birth chart?! Pro tip: hop onto our social media to see Maria's and Laura's birth charts for visual reference! Or go to astro.com to generate your own birth chart! Stay Witchy, friends ✨

Wanna connect with Jess, ask her some questions, or even schedule a birth chart reading? Find her on Instagram @tsumaraastaya , or email her at jessdemitro@me.com.

Watch astrology videos by Molly McCord here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJZYX2dpljq-VEEZIstTxA

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Let's talk about Stars, Baby! In this 101 course of astrology we break down its meaning, history, and the associations of the planets and zodiac signs. Additionally, we cover the ever-intriguing birth chart! Maria also shows off some improv skills, and we question what exactly is an "astro-tart"? We hope you enjoy Part 1 - tune in next week for Part 2 with Jess Demitro, expert astrologist! Stay Witchy, y'all ✨

Useful astrology resources:
https://astro-charts.com/
https://www.astro.com/
https://www.sanctuaryworld.co/
https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/laura-haworth/id946046817

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Anyone craving a bonkers, super-horrific true crime story with so many layers, twists and turns, and which seems to overlap every crime category imaginable? Well, Laura delivered, y'all! Tune in for Laura's coverage of the Kuřim Case ... a crime case that is said to have inspired the plot of the movie Orphan (2009). Then, Maria covers the paranormal goings-on at the Amargosa Opera House & Hotel—an old adobe style building in the middle of Death Valley in southern California with a population of less than 4 people. Plus, listen to her struggle to pronounce "Mercury Retrograde"!

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New Spooky Episode is out! For our true crime addicts, Maria is covering Part 1 of the story of con artists Santé and Kenny Kimes, otherwise known as Mommy & Clide. These two were grifters who would eventually escalate their crimes to kidnapping and murder. Laura presents her research on poltergeists, their history, covering the Amherst Poltergeist and even her own personal poltergeist experience. Laura presents some interesting theories as to where poltergeists come from, so for all of you ghost geeks, you're gonna wanna listen to this episode! Let's get Spooky!

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Happy Witchy Wednesday, fellow witches and witchlings! Augury is the interpretation of omens, and with us on the podcast is Phillip Turner, an Omni Witch to explain his practice as an Augur to us! Laura is joining Maria again in hosting the show and learning all about this fascinating form of divination. Also Laura's dog Domino makes a vocal cameo appearance! Let's get witchy!!

You can find Laura on Instagram @hauntedvalkyrie

You can find Phillip on Amino at http://aminoapps.com/p/bepjas

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Three's a party! Maria is joined by Laura and Marie With The Good Hair for our THIRD Listener Stories episode! Watch out for some explosive laughter  and excessive mimosa drinking. We have such an excellent array of stories–paranormal, witchy, and our first true crime story submission! It's Story Time!

Follow Laura on Instagram at https://instagram.com/hauntedvalkyrie

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We got our true crime research expert Anna back for another spooky episode! Listen in to learn what each of our stripper names would be—Anna's is badass and Maria's is well ... not so great! Also we're wondering if we don't get into heaven, is there like an "econo-heaven" for good-but-not-great people? For true crime Anna presents us the story of The House of David Cult, and Maria gets paranormal with The Mississippi House. It's truly the episode of the Houses!

Link to The House In Between (2020): https://www.amazon.com/House-Between-Steve-Gonsalves/dp/B086PMKNBP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+house+in+between&qid=1594268217&sr=8-1

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Happy Witchy Wednesday! This week's topic is an epic one: dream work. We've brought back guest host Laura Pagliaro to talk about dream work, it's importance in witchcraft and how to incorporate it into your practice. Not to mention we go into how to take your dream work a step further with lucid dreaming! And once again, Maria is startled in the middle of an episode recording. Stay Witchy, y'all!

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In this episode, we just can't stop talking about horses for some reason! We are talking about horse surgeons, the Etsy dark web, a brief history on the electric chair, and Maria's first concert! We welcome our guest host Anna who brings us the true crime story of Hans Schmidt, a murderous Bavarian priest; and Maria covers the hauntings of The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California, a building that has literally risen from the ashes and collected a few spirits in its long history. Let's get spooky!

Link to follow Melanie's illustration account: https://instagram.com/greydaysgirl

Stream "The Current War" film on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Current-War-Directors-Cut/dp/B085FP951H

"The Killing of Marilyn Monroe" Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-killing-of-jonbenet-the-final-suspects/id1469962833?i=1000446549395

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Show Notes:For this Witchy Wednesday episode, Maria interviews Laura Pagliaro - a practicing Norse Pagan Völva (Old Norse seer, not a German a car) and one of our Patreon members! Laura gives us a look inside her practice and her journey towards Norse paganism, as well as some additional insight on the listener story she submitted in our previous episode! Her and Maria also delve into religion, divination, dream work, the paranormal, and shadow work. Also, spoiler alert: Thor does not look like Chris Hemsworth, wut?! Listen in to learn more about this ancient, fascinating, and in Maria's opinion, beautiful form of paganism. And of course, Stay Witchy!

Link to Jackson Crawford's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCxNFxw6iq-Mh4uIjYvufg

Link to "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman: https://www.amazon.com/Norse-Mythology-Neil-Gaiman-audiobook/dp/B01M1DYSHD/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1TAK7PFDDVHL3&dchild=1&keywords=norse+mythology+neil+gaiman&qid=1592368296&sprefix=norse+mythology+neil+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-3

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website thenewwitches.com or subscribe to our Patreon patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast! As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and a fun way to connect with like-minded people. Your actions are your own, so don’t blame us if you try to astral project and see some crazy shit and are shook forever.

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Episode Notes:Aliens, Lucifer, and Nightmares, Oh My! We've got ominous astral projections, our first alien abduction story, phone calls from Satan himself, and scary dreams (but were they really dreams?)... While Melanie takes a break from the podcast to attend to a family matter, we will be switching to a weekly cadence on Wednesdays during her absence, and (like this episode) Maria will be hosting with guest hosts until Melanie's return. In this Listener Stories episode, we welcome our adorable guest host Marie With The Good Hair! We've got some exciting episodes coming up with interviews and more guest hosts to come! You'll also hear about Marie and Maria's time living together in a haunted duplex and they get far too giggly... We hope you enjoy it and if you do, please leave us a review!

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website thenewwitches.com or subscribe to our Patreon to help support us and this podcast! As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie (and Marie) are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and a fun way to connect with like-minded people. Your actions are your own, so don’t blame us if you try to contact ghosts so you have a ghost lover only to realize you’re Celine Dion in the music video of “It’s All Coming Back to Me.”

Do you have a personal witchy/paranormal/true crime story you’d like featured in an upcoming listeners episode? Send it in through our Contact Page, or email us at thenewwitches@gmail.com.

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In this episode, lovely listeners, we are focusing on mental health and the Black Lives Matter movement. We’re getting a little vulnerable—delving into a little bit of our past struggles with mental health, and how we each manage it today. We also share our opinions on the BLM movement, and talk about what we (and you) can do to be an ally and support the Black community during these times and going forward. These have been crazy times. We hope you find something positive in this episode to help you get through it. 

BLM Resources: 

BLM Movement Links to Support & Donate to: 1. https://blacklivesmatter.com/ 2. https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ 3. https://civilrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Toolkit.pdf 4. https://unitedwedream.org/ 5. https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd 6. https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ 7. https://www.naacpldf.org/ 8. https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ 9. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd 10. https://www.aclu.org/ 11. https://colorofchange.org/ 12. https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home 13. https://www.cuapb.org/who_we_are 14. https://eji.org/ 15. https://fairfight.com/ 16. https://www.brennancenter.org/ 17. https://cpj.org/donate

The resource for a majority of these links here: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/g32730417/george-floyd-blm-how-to-donate-help/

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, but we are always here if you need any help or guidance. Your Mental Health is important to us.

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In this Spooky episode, Maria fangirls in a major Latina way, and we talk about butt wine and donut diets! Also, we’re covering the life and death of Selena Quintanilla, the queen of Tejano music, and the ghosts that haunt the Hotel Stockton. This was one of our favorite episodes to record, so we hope y’all like it, too! Let’s get spooky!

What's Inside Your Butthole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_1KHj87XrQ

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you actually enjoy this podcast. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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On this listeners episode we have a great mix of questions and stories. We read a question on how to get started as a witchling, some heartwarming ghost stories, some creepy ghost stories, and even a glitch-in-the-matrix story!

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We kick off this Witchy Wednesday episode on a different note than usual. We originally recorded the main part of this episode before the current Black Lives Matter protests became the forefront topic in today's world. We know that many are bowing out from their social channels to make room for the voices of the BLM Movement, but we wanted to air this episode for our witches wanting to prepare for the Strawberry Full Moon this Friday evening. We have included a protection spell made by The Illuminated Witch blog on Tumblr that we hope you will use to protect the black community and all Black Lives Matter protesters. After our brief preface added at the beginning of the episode, we go into the history and meaning of the Strawberry Moon, and some rituals and spells you can do on that evening to celebrate! Show your support for BLM, eat tons of strawberries, stay safe, and of course Stay Witchy.

Link to Moonrise & Moonset Calculator: https://www.almanac.com/astronomy/moon-rise-and-set

Link to BLM Protection Spell: https://the-illuminated-witch.tumblr.com/post/619556362881515520/a-spell-to-protect-blm-protesters

BLM Movement Links to Support & Donate to: 

1. https://blacklivesmatter.com/
2. https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
3. https://civilrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Toolkit.pdf
4. https://unitedwedream.org/
5. https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
6. https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
7. https://www.naacpldf.org/
8. https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
9. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd
10. https://www.aclu.org/
11. https://colorofchange.org/
12. https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home
13. https://www.cuapb.org/who_we_are
14. https://eji.org/
15. https://fairfight.com/
16. https://www.brennancenter.org/
17. https://cpj.org/donate

The resource for a majority of these links here:https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/g32730417/george-floyd-blm-how-to-donate-help/

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Let's get spooky! In this episode, we talk about Maria being that kid with school projects, hiding your backward facing feet on the first date, and a funeral for a porpoise. We're covering the mythology of La Ciguapa from Dominican Republic, and the old-timey English murder mystery of ... (in an English accent) ... The Brides in the Bath Murders! Happy Spooky Sunday, y'all!

Link to "The Secret Footprints" by Julia Alvarez: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Footprints-Julia-Alvarez/dp/0440417473

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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In today's Witchy Wednesday episode: Maria freaks the f*** out from creepy noises in her garage, Melanie proclaims herself as the podcast "lush", and we determine that spirit guides are too busy for a Target run. Maria goes into detail on how to approach spirit guide work, and Melanie delves deeper into ancestry work with her own personal ancestry experience! Please excuse Maria's audio quality, the wifi just wasn't so cooperative that day. Who are your spirit guides? Listen and Stay Witchy!

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EDIT: A previous version of this episode included the mention of spirit animals and the Native community. We did not address this in the ethical standards we hold the podcast to today and have removed that portion of this episode as to not encourage others with our ignorance at the time. We are continually educating ourselves and strive to maintain an environment where all cultures and practices are not only welcomed, but feel safe and respected.

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Happy Spooky Sunday! This episode covers the tragic murder of Donna Gentile, a sex worker and police informant for the San Diego PD, and the hauntings of former reformatory school Preston Castle in Ione, California. We're also giving shout-outs to our fave peeps including those in the podcast community. Thank you so much for your support, @taleoftwodeadgirls, @ashvsevilthread, and @witchpathpodcast ... We love y'all!! And without further adieu, let's get spooky!

True crime talk starts at 10:48 seconds in if you want to skip Maria and Melanie patting each others backs and random banter!

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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You've asked, and here it is: DIVINATION!! In this episode, Melanie forgets that June 6th exists, Maria tries to rhyme and fails miserably, and we take a nostalgic trip into Professor Trelawney's classroom! We're covering several kinds of divination and going in-depth with tarot vs. oracle card reading. We hope this episode helps you find the divination practice that's right for you! And as always, Stay WitchyFollow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't come for us when your tarot deck confirms he's been lying!(This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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Welcome back to our third Spooky Sunday! In this episode Melanie talks about the murder of Jeff Wheatley, a terrible story about unnecessary revenge turned, then Maria paints a spooky picture for us of the Pope-Walton House, an extremely haunted location with vivid personal experiences accounts! Remember that you too can share your personal experiences by going emailing us at TheNewWitches@gmail.com. We hope you guys enjoy this episode! Stay Spooky y'all!

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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Hey y'all! Hope you're ready for our first ever listener episode! In this episode Maria and Melanie read 8 stories, each one unique and captivating! We are so grateful for the support that we have received over the last few weeks and we're so excited to continue growing and learning and teaching. We love hearing everyones personal stories as well, so please keep them coming! A little disclaimer, Melanie is very sniffly in this episode so she apologizes in advance to anyone grossed out by that!

Thank you guys so much for your love and support! And, as always, stay Witchy!

https://lovingthyselfrocks.com/

@lovingthyself on ig@lovingthyselfrocksand

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Hey there Witches and Witchlings! In this Episode Maria and Melanie talk about various tools and trinkets witches can use in their practice, what our thoughts are on them, what you can use in place of certain items, and at the end Melanie shares a simple spell jar calmness & clarity! We hope y'all enjoy this episide and, as always, Stay Witchy! 

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if your spirit guides are disappointed in your choice of podcasts. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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Welcome back to our second Spooky Sunday! In this episode Maria talks about the abduction of Polly Klass, an incredibly sad and dark missing child case from the 90s, then Melanie describes the spooky hauntings of 8 mile road before she shares a small spooky personal experience! Remember that you too can share your personal experiences by going emailing us at TheNewWitches@gmail.com. We hope you guys enjoy this episode! Stay Spooky y'all!

The Polly Klass Foundation can be found here:http://www.pollyklaas.org/

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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Hey there Witches and Witchlings! In this episode Maria and Melanie talk about some mundane things that are actually pretty witchy! We go through some more of the basics of witchcraft and share some personal stories and ideas about starting your craft, things you can do and things you might want or need. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Stay Witchy! 

The Yearly Compass Maria describes in this episode can be found here:https://yearcompass.com/

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you summon Dionysus and he demands wine and sex magic okay (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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If you have been intrigued or interested in working with a deity—or deities—this is the episode for you! Deity work seems to be one of the most intimidating aspects of witchcraft for new witches, and also one of the most misunderstood. In this beginner's guide, we go over what a deity is, what exactly deity work is and is not, how to get started, and how to read signs from deities.

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Hey there y'all and welcome to our first ever Spooky Episode! Melanie kicks off the True Crime portion the show by sharing the gruesome story about the Speed Freak Killers - a tale of two meth addicted murderers who wreak havoc in San Joaquin County. Maria takes on the Spooky Paranormal portion of the show by sharing the story of the Blue Boy ghost that haunts one of the oldest universities in the San Francisco Bay Area, sharing her own personal experience about the building he resides in! We hope you enjoy this episode! And, as always, Stay Witchy! 

Youtube Documentary of the Speed Freak Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RjHBcfLito

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space.

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Hey there Witches & Witchlings! Welcome to our Second Episode! In this Episode The New Wicthes bring us two fairly basic witchy topics - Maria leads us in with a list of common witch types and describes her own path, sharing her views on each one in her own very cute and charming way. Melanie then talks a little bit about how to decorate your altar, what items you can have and ways to be kinda stealthy with your decor if you're still in the broom closet. We hope y'all enjoy this episode, and as always, Stay Witchy! 

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you accidentally curse your sister or turn your dog into a boot. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

"Elevator Music" used in this episode:

Del Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Hey y'all and welcome back! This is The New Witches official Introduction Episode! Melanie & Maria talk a bit about themselves, their paranormal experiences and share a brief overview of what's to expect on the podcast! We hope ya'll enjoy this first episode! And as always, Stay Witchy! 

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us at The New Witches Podcast on Facebook! Visit our Website: https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or Subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support this podcast! 

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you accidentally curse your sister or turn your dog into a boot. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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In this episode you will meet your co-hosts Melanie and Maria, we will have a brief overview of what our podcast entails and welcome you on this new journey together! See you May 3rd for our official launch date! And as always, Stay Witchy!

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you accidentally curse your sister or turn your dog into a boot. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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In this episode we dive into a topic we haven't touched in a while—cults! Maria covers the story of Synanon, a sobriety group that turned sinister once its leader Charles Dederich let the power go to his head (quelle surprise!)  For paranormal, Laura covers the curse of Busby's Death Chair. A chair so loved by its original owner that he forbade anyone to sit in it, lest they wish to meet an untimely death.

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One of the most romantic notions of witchcraft is carefully selecting from glass jars of herbs or harvesting from your witch's garden to use in a spell jar, a bath ritual, or to brew a potion. But which herbs do you use and why? And how can you harness the healing qualities in plants? And what are some good herbs for beginners? We cover these and more on this episode to introduce you to the world of plants and herbs and how to use them in your witchcraft!

If you're interested in herbalism and herbology, check out theherbalacademy.com for their many products, courses, and resources.

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We can't believe that this is our 20th Listeners Episode! We have a great group of story submissions, from witchy and spiritual to downright creepy. Plus, a listener's wild dream that if we were honest we would so watch the movie of!

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Laura covers the courage of 10-year-old Krystal Surles, who survives witnessing her friend's murder and being attacked by the killer herself. Listen to learn about Krystal's bravery and how she helped stop a serial killer. Maria covers the hauntings at the home of America's first president George Washington—his estate of Mount Vernon in Virginia. She walks us through the history of the property, a bit about George Washington's life, and the tales of spirits that haunt the estate to this day. 

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For the latest installment of our Types of Witches series, we are covering the Cosmic Witch! What is a Cosmic Witch? This witch is a practitioner with their practice and studies primarily focused on the cosmos and its effects on our lives here on Earth. Love astrology? This is the episode for you. We discuss signs that Cosmic Witchcraft might be your calling, how to dive into this kind of practice, and the meanings of the planets that surround us in our solar system!

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In this episode, Maria covers Hollywood starlet Natalie Wood and her death under mysterious circumstances in 1981. Her body found floating off of Catalina Island, the people in question for her death are her husband and actor Robert Wagner, co-star Christopher Walken, and long time friend and yacht captain Dennis Davern. We look briefly through Wood's rise to stardom, accolades, and what exactly led her to be found dead at only age 43. Laura covers the history and hauntings of the Lemp Family Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri. The Lemps, a brewery dynasty, suffered a great deal across generations, likely leaving traumatic and emotional imprints in time and in this grand house. Listen to hear about all the various paranormal activity that take place within the mansion's walls.

TW: this episodes mentions various incidents of suicide, as well as other content some may find disturbing.

If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention hotline today (available 24/7): 800-273-8255

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- Episode 101 -

As mentioned, we'll have some unstructured episodes this year and this episode is just that. We discuss gender, humor, mental health and healing, inner child work, and what we want to focus on in our craft this year.

Maria mentions @the.holistic.psychologist as a page everyone should follow. For anyone interested in getting in touch with their inner child, check out @HopeHealingArts!

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We are so excited to roll out this next installment of our tarot-centric episodes! We walked you through the Fool's Journey a few episodes ago, but today we go through the significance of numbers in tarot. Numerology has been around since ancient times. From the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians, to even modern day, we have looked to numbers to decipher the influence and messages of the divine. Listen to up your tarot game and become a more intuitive reader.

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The first listener stories and questions of 2021 are here! Tune in to hear paranormal, witchy, and true crime-y stories from our own listeners, as well as answers to their questions.

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The first Spooky episode of 2022! Laura covers the brutal but inspiring story of Mary Vincent who as a teenager falls victim to the violence of a disturbed and vile stranger. Her story of survival and resilience is amazing, and a must-listen. Maria covers the history of the Rose Hall plantation in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Legend says that one of the mistresses of Rose Hall was so evil and merciless that people called her the White Witch, and many believe her spirit still roams the estate to this day.

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