Two By Torchlight: A Modern Witchcraft Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

After an unintended hiatus, we’re back with a new season of magick! First Aradia covers some logistics and show updates (we love you Liz!), and then we dive into the meat and potatoes of the episode. Should we have talked about eclipse season a couple months ago before it happened? Probably. Does that stop you from absorbing the info to prepare for this fall? No way! Learn the basics of what an eclipse is, why it’s meaningful - especially if you’ve always thought they were a bit bunk like Aradia, how you can personalize the energy, and get ideas for spellwork you can cast to make the most of those celestial seasons.

You can find the full show notes here.

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

We're back with some action steps to building your own dedication ritual, Liz get Aradia talking about their own dedication stories, and we read some submitted stories from listeners about their own experiences finding deity. Did you know Aradia's runic necklace means "The Torch"? We do now! 

Full show notes on our website. Special shout out to Monica, our newest Producer level Patron. We appreciate you!

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

Today we're talking about how much imposter syndrome sucks, and discuss the ways in which gatekeeping lends itself to, and is maybe also fueled by, imposter syndrome. We also dive down a Google search rabbit hole to talk about the image of the witch and how it's harmful to actual practitioners (but not in the way you think - we love those crone hag pictures here!), plus toss in some rants about neurodivergency and spoon theory, the pros and cons to social media, and Aradia even gets to break out her bodywork knowledge to talk about the nervous system and why it's OKAY if you have to take breaks from your craft. Buckle up, witches; we go for a ride in this episode.

Find full show notes on our website at https://twobytorchlight.com/2022/05/31/ep13/ or go to our website and click Episodes at the top of the page.

Find us on social media @TwoByTorchlight pretty much everywhere, and email us at twobytorchlight@gmail.com. We'd love to say hi!

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

This week, Aradia & Liz are inspired by recent Discord discussions to talk about the gods: how to start a relationship with one, how to not piss them off, the difference between Hermes' rod and Apollo's - you know, the important stuff.

We also announced our VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY and we're really freaking excited about it, so if you want a chance to win some cool witchy swag, check out www.twobytorchlight.com/lucky13giveaway for all the details. Contest is live RIGHT NOW!

Full show notes available at www.twobytorchlight.com/2022/05/14/ep12

Let us know what you think of the episode! For comments, questions, or to request topics you’d like to hear us cover in the future, you can reach us via email at twobytorchlight@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on all your favorite social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us in Aradia’s witchy Discord – there’s a special section just for podcast listeners!

If you love the show and want to support production costs, you can toss us a few bucks on our Patreon page. Patrons get access to episodes early, fun bonus episodes – even a private monthly divination reading, just for you from us! Find us on patreon.com/twobytorchlight

You can also follow us on YouTube & TikTok!

 This show is created, hosted, and produced by Aradia and Lizryth through Modern Day Magick LLC. Our publisher and hosting platform is Buzzsprout. Theme music is Moonlight by Xendom Arts.


Time Stamps

00:00:15 – Intro Music
00:00:40 – Special Announcement
00:01:06 – Intro Chat
00:04:27 – All the chatting about working with deity
00:06:21 – Our experience working with deity
00:07:51 – clearing up some terminology
00:09:34 – Tip #1: Do Your Research
00:12:51 – Suuuuuper Quick Sidebar, Courtesy of Hermes
00:14:08 – Let’s continue with tip #1
00:16:37 – Tip #2: How will you actually interact with your deity?
00:17:01 – Subtip #1: Building Shrines & Altars
00:19:45 – Subtip #2: Divination
00:22:51 – Exclusive Mini Episode Plug on Patreon
00:23:21 – Subtip #3: Daily Devotionals
00:24:36 – the difference between “working with” a god and “worshipping” a god
00:27:05 – expanding upon the tips thus far
00:28:30 – 3 book suggestions for implementing daily devotional practices
00:29:55 – Tip #3: Keep Records & Notes
00:33:05 – Other things to keep in mind
00:36:40 – Come join us in Discord! and other community interaction requests
00:37:30 – Lucky 13 Giveaway contest deets!
00:39:25 – Until Next Time…

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

The world is a rough and scary place right now. Maybe you feel like you want to do something to make a difference, but you don't have the time, connections, financial resources, or spoons to step up. We get it. 

Today, Aradia and Liz want to talk about ways you can put your witchcraft where your mouth is to help support causes you care about.

Content warning: We're talking social injustice, humanitarian rights, reproductive rights, the war in Ukraine, LGBTQIA+ rights, and more. If these topics are heavy for you, make sure you're in a safe space and a solid emotional mindset before digging in. Self care first and foremost.

Full show notes can be found at our website TwoByTorchlight.com

Show Notes:

• The "witchy games" TikTok
• Potionomics (video game)
• Little Witch in the Woods (video game)
• Living resource document for activism tips
• Join us on Discord
• The WITCH Boston Counterprotestors

Books for further reading:

Revolutionary Witchcraft: A Guide to Magickal Activism, by Sara Lyons
Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers, and Magickal Rebels, by Katie West (anthology)
Magic For The Resistance: Rituals & Spells For Change, by Michael Hughes
Utterly Wicked (Hexes, Curses, and Other Unsavory Notions)  - Dorothy Morrison

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

We’re so excited to welcome a very special guest on today’s episode – our dear friend Brian, professional tarot reader with Two Raven Tarot! We dive right into the history of Tarot, Brian’s personal experiences as a professional tarot reader, how to get started, and a couple tarot myths and misconceptions.

We had so much fun and talked for so long that we have a special BONUS episode just for our supporters on Patreon! In the bonus episode, we tell some personal stories of readings we’ve done, talk about reversals, go into detail on what a Deck Interview Reading is, and more. (You can get access to that by supporting us on Patreon.)

Want to know more about Brian and his services? You can find him on Facebook at Two Raven Tarot, or follow him on social media @wikidraven – he’s got the most adorable baby and doggo videos on TikTok!

Full show notes can be found on our website TwoByTorchlight.com

Show Notes:

Brian’s Tarot book suggestion: Tarot Plain & Simple by Anthony Louis

This is a great breakdown of the Celtic Cross tarot spread on Biddy Tarot

This TikTok account does readings using a deck of Pokemon cards!

Liz loves Labyrinthos on the web and as a phone app for learning about the cards. Aradia loves how you can use the app to pull an electronic reading wherever you are!

Biddy Tarot is Aradia’s go to online resource when they need to look up a specific card or understand the structure and flow of a tarot deck.

If the Rider Waite Tarot sounds like your jam, you can learn about it and buy a copy here.

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

In our first ever Witches Review episode, Aradia & Liz explore the spooky, the political, and the magickal in Practical Magic. How much real world magick can there possibly be in a Hollywood movie? You'd be surprised...

Practical Magic was released in 1998. It was directed by Griffin Dunne and was written by Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, and Alice Hoffman, and was adapted from Hoffman's novel of the same name.

Show Notes:

Interview with the director: https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/practical-magic-griffin-dunne-witch-curse.html

Article about the attempted murder with Belladonna: https://people.com/archive/love-her-to-death-vol-54-no-22/

Let us know what you think of the episode! For comments, questions, or to request topics you’d like to hear us cover in the future, you can reach us via email at twobytorchlight@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on all your favorite social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us in Aradia’s witchy Discord – there’s a special section just for podcast listeners!

If you love the show and want to support production costs, you can toss us a few bucks on our Patreon page. Patrons get access to episodes early, fun bonus episodes – even a private monthly divination reading, just for you from us! Find us on patreon.com/twobytorchlight

You can also follow us on YouTube & TikTok!

Places To Find Aradia:

• TikTok
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Patreon
• Discord

Places To Find Lizryth:

• Twitch
• Twitter
• Discord
• TikTok

This show is produced by Aradia (@aradiadarling) and Lizryth (@lizryth) and published by Buzzsprout. Theme music is Moonlight by Xendom Arts.

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

Liz is sick this week, so Aradia tackles some questions from our Discord!

Want to be in the know the next time we do an episode like this? Come join us in Discord - it's free and we have the best little coven of witches around!

Visit our website at www.twobytorchlight.com to learn more about us and the show. You can email twobytorchlight@gmail.com with questions, to drop a review, or even just to say hi.

And now announcing our new Patreon! We know, everyone has a Patreon nowadays - but supporting with even a few dollars a month helps us mitigate costs so we can continue to put this passion project into the world, and we sincerely appreciate it. Head on over to our shiny new Patreon page to learn more about how you can support the show and some cool swag you'll get as thanks!

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

What the heck is energetic hygiene? Its taking care of your energy - cleansing, grounding, protecting, and shielding. We go over some of those skills in this episode, but there's so much to learn; expect follow up episodes in the future!

Questions about something we covered in this episode, or maybe something we didn't? Email us, reach out on our Facebook or Instagram pages, tweet us, or come pay us a visit on our website!

Show Notes:

Liz's Candles: www.CandlesByLizryth.etsy.com

Aradia's Shop: www.ModernDayMagick.com

Image of Black Kyanite

Let us know what you think of the episode! For comments, questions, or to request topics you’d like to hear us cover in the future, you can reach us via email at twobytorchlight@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on all your favorite social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us in Aradia’s witchy Discord – there’s a special section just for podcast listeners!

If you love the show and want to support production costs, you can toss us a few bucks on our Patreon page. Patrons get access to episodes early, fun bonus episodes – even a private monthly divination reading, just for you from us! Find us on patreon.com/twobytorchlight

You can also follow us on YouTube & TikTok!

Places To Find Aradia:

• TikTok
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Patreon
• Discord

Places To Find Lizryth:

• Twitch
• Twitter
• Discord
• TikTok

This show is produced by Aradia (@aradiadarling) and Lizryth (@lizryth) and published by Buzzsprout. Theme music is Moonlight by Xendom Arts.

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.

Liz finds her old Book of Shadows and Aradia helps her parse out what she wrote down about the Sabbats!

Liz’s Online Reference - https://www.worldhistory.org/Wheel_of_the_Year/

JC Artemisia - https://jcartemisiabooks.wordpress.com/

Discord - https://discord.gg/aup6dScce8

As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media.