Witching Out Loud

Send a text Summary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate discuss shadow work, which is integrating those parts of ourselves we’d rather not acknowledge. Facing our shadow parts can be a powerful way to tap into a more integrated Show Notes Kate lays down some technical definitions around shadow work and its origins. Shadow work is uncovering hidden parts of the psyche and healing from old wounds. Kr...

Send a text Episode 07: The Spirit of Samhain: Origins & Traditions Summary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate chat about Samhain (summer’s end), sometimes called the Witches’ New Year.  Show Notes Intro & Invocation (0:00-3:03) Samhain marks the end of the harvest season, the transition into winter, and an honoring of the ancestors. The veil between the physical world and the spiritual wo...

Send a text Episode 06: Sacred Spaces: Enchanting your Home Summary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate discuss the home as sacred, magical space and your spiritual headquarters. They discuss the role of the kitchen in hearthcraft and share their experiences with their homes. Kate introduces Feng Shui as a tool for hearthcraft. Show Notes Intro & Invocation (0:00-1:32) Every home has a hearthsp...

Send a text Guardians at the Gate: Crafting Protections & Wards Summary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate chat about wards and protections. They discuss deities, spirits, objects and symbols typically used, and then share wards and protections they use for themselves. Show Notes Intro & Invocation (0:00-5:18) Wards are important basics of witchcraft for protecting your energies. Mostly no...

Send a text Episode 04: The Devil & Witchcraft Summary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate address the belief that the Devil is somehow associated with witchcraft and witches. They explore where that myth came from, the impact of it and the myth in the present day. Show Notes Intro & Invocation of the Horned God by Doreen Valiente (0:00-4:36) Kristal and Kate open by sharing their early rea...

Send a text Witching with the Moon: Harnessing Lunar Cycles in your Practice Hosts: Kristal and Kate Summary: In this episode we talk about the moon and her cycles, how you can align yourself and your magick to the moon cycle. Kristal & Kate share some of their personal moon magick thoughts and rituals. Show Notes: Intro & Invocation (0:00-2:35) Kristal and Kate describe the science of the...

Send a text Rhythms of the Craft: Why Ritual and Routine Matter in Magick Hosts: Kristal and Kate Summary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate discuss what is ritual and why routines are important to your life and your magickal practice Show Notes: Invocation Greeting the Day (0:00-2:14) Kristal and Kate define routine and ritual. They then delve into routines in their lives; where they come from an...

Send a text Episode 1: Do Witchy Shit! Hosts: Kristal and Kate Summary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate kick off the podcast, introducing themselves, how they got started in Magick and their thoughts and beliefs about what Magick and witchcraft mean. Air and Tornado Invocation Kristal and Kate introduce themselves and the podcast. They discuss their journeys into the metaphysical world and into...