Young Crones Cafe

In this episode, the Crone & Sage have a lively discussion about another concept talking about finding mirth and reverence not only in ritual but as part of everyday life. The featured Witchstone Card is the next physical concept card which features the Altar. Finally, this week’s Tip, Trick, or Witchy Hint talks about using […] The post Mirth and Reverence appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We are starting a series covering the four physical elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. We are beginning with Water because in The Path Tradition the season of Samhain is where we feel most connected to this element with its Flows of Connections. This extra gives some of the more common associations and correspondences […] The post Extra #13 The Element of Water appeared first on WebTalkRadio...

In this episode, the Crone & Sage have a lively discussion about another concept talking about how The Path Tradition is a combination of religion and spirituality because religion is what you do and spirituality is what you feel. The featured Witchstone Card is the next physical concept card which features the Hermit's Lantern. Finally, this […] The post A Combination of Religion & Spirituality a...

The Crone talks about how her recent hospitalization has forced her to make some changes in many of the daily practices she has been doing for quite a while due to health restrictions. Although she has been somewhat resentful about this, discovering or connecting with the changes in the appearance of the Moon on a nightly basis for just a few minutes […] The post Extra #12 Energy Changes & Daily P...

In this episode, the Crone & Sage focus on another concept that forms the basis of many of their beliefs how we see people as a combination of what we call our Sacred Three of Body, Mind, and Spirit. The featured Witchstone Card is the first physical concept card which features the Lightning Bolt. We […] The post Body Mind & Spirit appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast to announce we are launching a Patreon account for the Young Crones Café using many of the tools available through the Discord platform. Our levels will include a Cup of Joe, Latte. Cappuccino, Macchiato, Espresso, and Red Eye. We obviously picked different names of coffee drinks because we are an on-line café […] The post Patreon Launch Announcement ap...

Samhain actually pronounced "Sow-en" has been enjoyed by many as a Witch's New Year celebration. Traditionally, it is the time when the Veil Between the Worlds grows thinnest helping us to connect with the Ancestors. Dave the Sage also talks about some ways you can create your own altar as a way to honor them. And […] The post EXTRA #11 Samhain appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this episode, the Crone & Safe focus on another concept that forms the basis of many of their beliefs The Concept of Balance and how it's an ideal. The featured Witchstone Card is the eighth and final mental concept card which features the "X". Finally, this week's Tip, Trick, or Witchy Hint talks about Writing Sigils and Interesting Places to Put Them. The post The Concept Of Balance appeared...

Here's a little something Extra from the Crones Cafe. Jar Spells are literally a spell contained in a container of some sort with a lid as a physical representation of the intent. The basic steps to make a Jar Spell are included along with a few tips and tricks to enhance the process. The post Extra #10 Jar Spell Basics appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this episode, the Crone & Sage move on from discussing the various types of energies The Path Tradition works with to concepts that form the basis of many of their beliefs starting with the Two Worlds of the Magickal and the Mundane and the metaphorical boundary they call the Hedge. The featured Witchstone Card […] The post Two Worlds Of The Magickal & The Mundane appeared first on WebTalkRadio...

Happy Fall! As a small extra, the Crone talks about the Autumnal Equinox which has just passed. The idea that it can be considered a time to pause and remember the ideal of balance which is a major focus of The Path Tradition is important along with its mirror image in the Spring season. We are moving steadily into the Dark […] The post Extra #9 Autumnal Equinox appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this episode, the Crone & Sage talk about stepping outside of the box of the monthly Lunar Cycle and talk about various other Lunar occurrences, such as eclipses, that can be useful for ritual and magick. The featured Witchstone Card is the sixth of the mental concept cards which features Witchblood. Finally, this week's […] The post Other Moons appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Here's a little bit extra from the Young Crones Cafe about magickal intent which we talk about all the time when discussing spells. Intent is all about having a specifically defined purpose, whether it's part of mundane life or when working magick. If you can't clearly state you intent (what you want, when you want it to happen, […] The post Magickal Intent appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this episode the Crone & Sage continue on with discussion of the Lunar Cycle and talk about how the Dark Nights of the Moon is a great time for ritual and divination. The featured Witchstone Card is the fifth of the mental concept cards which features Layers & Levels. We have included a spell […] The post Dark Nights Of The Moon appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

An altar is actually defined as a table or place which serves as a center for ritual according to the dictionary. This gives a Witch infinite possibilities for creating their own altars of all sizes and shapes and purposes. We also introduce the concept of sleath altars if you need an easy way to display […] The post Altars appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this episode, the Crone & Sage change things up a bit by covering two related Metaphysical Kernels of Thought about What is an Esbat and the Cycle of the Moon and how they view the different points of changing energy. The featured Witchstone Card is the fourth of the mental concept cards which features the Void […] The post Esbat and The Cycle Of The Moon appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Building on our Extra about Affordable Witchcraft, this week's Extra Cup of Coffee from the Young Crones Cafe talks about some of the common kitchen herbs you probably have in your own home which can be used for all kinds of magical correspondences. The post Magical Kitchen Herbs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this episode, the Crone & Sage discuss their Cross-Quarter Time celebrations of Ingress, Congress, and Egress aka the ICE Cycle. The featured Witchstone Card is the third of the mental concept cards which features the Divine which is considered the creative force of the Universe. Everyone has those times where they lose or misplace something […] The post Cross-Quarter Time and the ICE Cycle app...

Here's a little something extra from the Young Crones Cafe. Get a little bit of information about how Witches celebrate the upcoming Sabbat of Loafmas aka Lammas, Lughnasadh, or First Harvest depending on what you choose to call it. There is also a quick idea about connecting with the Element of Air for the season. The post Loafmas appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this episode, the Crone & Sage discuss how they perceive the Wheel of the Year in a very different way from other practices and how and why they have come to think this way. The featured Witchstone Card is the second of the mental concept cards which features the Dark God. Finally, this week's […] The post Sabbats & Cross Quarter Times appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

As an Extra, the Crone is talking about some ideas about Affordable Witchcraft, something we believe has become even more important as we all are struggling with higher gas prices and general inflation/supply chain issues. Many Witches believe you need all the fancy, expensive stuff to be a "real" Witch, but we dispute this idea and offer […] The post Affordable Witchcraft appeared first on WebTal...

In this episode, the Crone & Sage discuss the idea of Housel, aka Cakes and Ale, and the importance of this as part of the closing of a ritual along with performing Libation. The featured Witchstone Card is the first of the mental concept cards which features the Light God. We include a new spell for […] The post Housel and Libation appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

As an Extra, the Crone is discussing the idea of becoming aware of conflicting energies. As people, there are times when our insides don't match what is going on around us outside. In other words, our personal energies may be in conflict with the seasonal energies. Learning to take the time to consider where we may […] The post Conflicting Energies appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today the Crone and the Sage are discussing how each part of a ritual fits together to create the experience of change. The featured Witchstone Card is the last of the four Cross Quarter Times which is Samhain. Finally, this week's Witchy Trick focuses on Collecting Water for spellwork and magick. The post The Pieces of Ritual and Their Purposes appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Here's a little something extra from the Young Crones Cafe containing our thoughts about what makes up a ritual. The post Rituals appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.