Desperate House Witches

Llewellyn Worldwide Publicist, Markus Ironwood, joins Raina for the hour to discuss the newest releases! Markus Ironwood is a student various witchcraft and occult traditions since the early 00s. With an interest in traditional astrology,  botanical magick, and the (Anderson) Feri Tradition, he is open to reading and learning just about anything pertaining to the strange, religious, or mystical. O...

Author of "Kitchen Witchery (Unlocking the Magick in Everyday Ingredients)" - Laurel Woodward joins me for the hour to discuss her favorite ingredients and recipes! From the Publisher's site: Transform the mundane chore of preparing a meal into a magickal act of healing and manifesting.  This guide elevates the way you cook and prepare meals, and it presents a wide variety of correspondences, tech...

Author Brandy Williams joins me to discuss "Cord Magic"! For more about Brandy Williams, please visit: https://brandywilliamsauthor.com/ From the author's website: I love magic. I love the practical kind of magic that makes life easier and happier for myself and my family. I love the awe-inspiring magic that brings me closer to the gods and the world of spirit. I love the magic that tunes into the...

Author Gypsey Elaine Teague joins Raina to discuss her latest book, "Norse Divination: Illuminating Your Path with the Wisdom of the Gods". Gypsey Teague is a Heathen Gyðja and an Elder in the Georgian Wiccan Tradition. She is the author of Steampunk Magic: Working Magic Aboard the Airship and The Witch’s Guide to Wands: A Complete Botanical, Magical, and Elemental Guide to Making, Choosing, and U...

Ethony Dawn is a Tarot Reader, Author, Headmistress of The Tarot Readers Academy, and a Witch  Please join us as we discuss her book, Your Tarot Court: Read Any Deck With Confidence! To learn more, please visit: ethony.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Author Byron Ballard and I discuss her newest book!  For more about Byron Ballard, please visit: http://www.myvillagewitch.com/ From Amazon: An invitation to return to a simpler time of earth-based spirituality and ritual living, through writings from a small forest-farm in the Appalachian Highlands. This book looks at the agricultural year as a starting space for a deepening of earth-centered spi...

Diana Rajchel and I discuss her latest book! Diana Rajchel is the author of Paganism and witchcraft related titles Urban Magick: a Guide for the City Witch and the Samhain and Mabon installments of Llewellyn Sabbat Essentials. She has 25+ years experience as a witch, spirit worker, and writer. Her style of witchcraft is experiential and experimental, based on taking certain universal principles of...

Mortellus is a lineaged Third Degree Gardnerian High Priestex of the Long Island Line. Presently busy at work on a second book for Llewellyn Worldwide, with the first, Do I Have To Wear Black? Rituals, Customs & Funerary Etiquette for Modern Pagans, which hit the shelves February 8, 2021. In addition to their role as High Priestex, Lady Mortellus is a Mortician, and holds degrees in Design, Ed...

FIRST FRIDAYS - POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA - November 5th, 2021   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of it's subsidiaries.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

The incredible author, Deborah Blake, joins me to discuss her newest book - "The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows".   Please visit: https://deborahblakeauthor.com An abundant source of magical information, The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows is perfect for both Wiccans and eclectic Witches interested in building their own practice from the ground up. This beginner-friendly guide is modeled on a t...

Author Patti Wigington visits to discuss her latest release, "Wicca Journal For Begiiners, With Spells, Rituals, and Remedies". Wicca Journal for Beginners will be available October 19! From the author's website: I’ve been practicing as a witch and a Pagan since about 1987ish, and in that time I’ve learned a lot. I’m the founder and high priestess of a local coven, I read Tarot for funsies, and am...

It's that time of the year again!  Join me and my dear friend Dr. Debra Burris (http://www.buckthornfarms.com/) for an hour of conversation and hanging out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Author Heather Greene joins me to discuss her book, "Lights, Camera, Witchcraft - A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Televsion". From Llewellyn: No industry has been as influential at shaping the popular notion of what it means to be a witch quite as much as Hollywood. This book traces the fascinating history of witchcraft and witches in American film and television. From Joan the...

I am joined by the amazing Amy Blackthorn for a discussion of protection magic. For more about Amy's teas, books and classes, please visit: https://blackthornhoodooblends.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Author Jessica Marie Baumgartner joins me to discuss her latest book, The Magic of Nature. To learn more about this author, please visit: https://jessicamariebaumgartner.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Authors of Besom, Stang & Sword - Chris Orapello and Tara-Love Maguire - return for another hour to catch me up on what they've been doing!  Please check out their website at https://www.infinite-beyond.com/ and their podcast, https://www.infinite-beyond.com/down-at-the-crossroads/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news!   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Join me for another conversation with Ciel Luciole, proprietress of The Starspun Crystal Path. From the Etsy site: Welcome to the Starspun Crystal Path! Here you will find crystal bundles lovingly handpicked with intention to bring magic into your life. I choose all the crystals myself and select each one individually for their intended bundles based on how they harmonize with the other crystals....

JOIN TALIESIN AND RAINA FOR A DISCUSSION OF POLITICS FOLLOW TALIESIN GOVANNON ON TWITTER - @TALIESIN_G Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

The Urban Chaman - Author Elhoim Leafar joins me to discuss his latest book, Manifestation Magic! You can find out more by visiting: www/elhoimleafar.com You can also find this author on his social media: www.instagram.com/elhoimleafar/ twitter.com/elhoimleafar elhoimleafar.tumblr.com and to order Manifestation Magic - www.amazon.com/dp/1578637422/ Please also see his YouTube channel - https://www...

Co-author of "Reading the Leaves", Sandra Mariah Wright joins me to discuss her newest book with Leanne Marrama, "Lighting the Wick". Sandra Mariah Wright is the High Priestess of Elphame Coven in Salem, Massachusetts, and writes for Penguin|RandomHouse’s Tarcher Perigee imprint. Signed copies of her two books “Reading the Leaves” and “Lighting the Wick” with co-author Leanne Marrama are available...

Llewellyn Publicist (and ravishing man about town), Markus Ironwood visits to discuss new releases we can look forward to for the Fall/Winter season of 2021. Markus Ironwood has been a student of various witchcraft and occult traditions since the early 00s. With an interest in traditional astrology,  botanical magick, and the (Anderson) Feri Tradition, he is open to reading and learning just about...

Author Michael Herkes ("The Glam Witch", "The Complete Book of Moon Spells" and "Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care") comes back to discuss his latest release, "Love Spells for the Modern Witch". For more about Michael Herkes, please visit: www.theglamwitch.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/desperate-house-witches--6407309/support .

Author/Artist Astrea Taylor has written, "Intuitive Witchcraft", "Air Magic", "Belle Dame Sans Merci", and "House of Transformation".  She also writes for Patheos Pagan and performs in Aurora Fire (Fire dancing).   For more information, please visit: astreataylor.com: Also, please check out her YOUTUBE channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/AstreaTaylor/videos Become a supporter of this podcast: https...