Hex Rated

Listen as Blackbird discusses with Scarlet her super amazing trip to a cute little spot in New Jersey near the Delaware (Dela-here!) River, where she spent a fun afternoon with her tarot heroine, Laetitia Barbier!  Ms. Barbier is a tarot and art history scholar, and the witches have spoken of her fantastic book, Tarot and Divination Cards:  A Visual Archive .  She presented several classes and wor...

Alright, the witches are wrapping it up with discussing Orlok's mesmerizing seal, his wicked ways, Lily Rose Depp's incredible performance and lore around her character, some super weird stuff at the end, and MORE!  Blackbird and Scarlet could probably do yet another episode, but there's something to be said for too much of a good (or goth) thing.  Hex Rated is here for you IN EXCESS!  Rip open yo...

In this section of breaking down Eggers' immediate magnum opus, Scarlet delves deep into some of the magic, the research, and the overall gorgeous imagery and symbolism in the film.  There is so much to talk about that your favorite witches had to split this up into three episodes, but they want to bring them to you all at once!  Crawl out of your coffin (or back into it) and enjoy this very thoro...

Your witches have a LOT OF INFO and takes on Robert Eggers' recent masterpiece, Nosferatu!  If you have not seen it, you might want to before listening to this epic three (plus) hour tour, of which this is the first!  Do you like vampires?  Do you like attention to detail?  Do you like old scary haunted-looking stuff?  Welcome to the beautiful and terrifying world that Eggers has gone to great len...

This week, Scarlet and Blackbird discuss what each of them did for Imbolc - hope you're hungry, because you definitely will be after listening to their cooking tales!  Plus, some awesome connecting with ancestors and folklore by Scarlet, some journeying, Krafty Korners (with a K) and what perfumes should smell like.  It's gonna be spring soon, but hey, winter has one or two last gasps - stay safe...

The witches are back discussing the upcoming sabbat of Imbolc - what they have done in the past, what some traditional celebrations are, and what is generally on their witchy minds at this time of year.  Imbolc is an in-between of sorts, but it's also a time to look forward with new hope.  Blackbird and Scarlet agree that we could all use a little of that right now, so pop in those ear buds and en...

Hellllo friends, your witches are over their hiatuses. their minor illnesses, and ya know, recovering as best they can from our increasingly apocalyptic terrorscape and can't wait to share their goings-on with you!  We are talking land rituals, scary movies, New Year's tarot, and MOAR!!!  Don your fuzzy socks and grab a hot tea or chocolate or whatever is your fancy and enjoy this episode!

Join the witches this week where they are here to help you out with your gift-giving!  They both have great ideas for thrifting and gifting, whether it is for that special witch in your life, or if that special witch is YOU!  (Hnt:  It is.  Always.)  The other half of the episode will be sharing more fantastical Yuletide tales and lore, and this year, Blackbird talks about Belsnickel and his switc...

We know you need a distraction from the actual news, so we are here as your esoteric journalists instead!  Join us as we discuss our ritual we did together for All Hallows' Eve on Ye Olde Mobile Phone, where we invoked sacred spirits, sang to the Dark Moon and wrote a bunch of cool wordz about stars.  We also did a fun sort-of-mirror tarot exercise that hopefully will inspire you!  Turn off your n...

A happy happy All Hallows Eve to you, witchlings!  The ladies are back (just in time, mind you) to wrap up this series of court cards - finally, the kings!  Learn about these watchful, regal mentors in your life (or within yourself!) and embark on your journey of deeper understanding of what the energy of a "king" really can embody.  Sweep off your porches and enjoy what is probably too balmy of a...

This week, Scarlet and Blackbird continue the series on tarot court cards with the dynamic queens of the deck!  Join the witches in their dive into what each suit's characteristics are, how they read queens in a spread, and whether or not they each have a favorite or are represented commonly by any of the queens.  Grab your chalice of ginger ale, your scepters of chopsticks, and your glorious crow...

In this episode, the witches hold to their very loose promise (?) of talking about the court cards IN ORDER, lookout!  Scarlet breaks down what knights are all about, how the horses on the cards have meaning due to their positions, and both witches discuss how they read knights in their tarot practices.  Also a roundup of Trader Joe's fall offerings, off the rails Spotify daylists and chapter titl...

This week, Scarlet and Blackbird catch you up on what's new in their lives (s'mores dip!  Ethel Cain!  Yogurt snax!  JD Vance! - wait, no excitement there.) Then the ladies take a dive into the minor arcana, bringing you the first installment about those youthful sprites, the pages!  Discover a little history, what the cards have been and what some new versions are, and let the witches tell you wh...

Witches, it is a round robin of topics comin at ya this week.  Blackbird and Scarlet catch up and commiserate about their summertime illnesses, posit on the cultural happenings of the day (at least regarding the Olympics) and come full circle (all five of them!) with some insights about their relationship with their own intuition and what they use to navigate it.  It's a deep weird dive, but as al...

This week, Scarlet and Blackbird have a smorgasbord on offer:  Death by banana pudding, the terrible politics of our embroiled nation, and a really fantastic public ritual that Scarlet conducted for her friends entitled "The Coronation of the Bee Queen"!  Learn about Scarlet's process for creating the ritual and how it was received (everyone loved it, duh.)  Get out of your hot and sweaty summerti...

The witches are back with their hot takes on Oreos!  Gettysburg!  Falconry!  And last but not least, the main topic that has been teased and promised - an entire episode devoted to the wondrous and very historied Moon tarot card.  Learn about how this card transformed (and stayed the same) throughout the ages, and the many elements it possesses.  Blackbird and Scarlet discuss meanings, how they re...

Your two witchfriends are back to talk about disappointing scents, weekend excursions, and their extremely hot (literally!) takes on these two very enigmatic, fiery cards.  Cards of hope and joy are not the normal fare for these lovely creatures of the night, but delve into the light they must at times.  Learn all about these cards and how they have evolved through time, what their symbolism means...

The witches are back with their many tales of what they have both been up to!  New Jersey hangin' with a hidden surprise, Dallas eclipse amazingness, The Ultimate Hockey Sads, and many other general updates are coming directly to your earholes in this episode.  Grab a refreshing iced tea or whatever your early summer jam is, put those feet in a pool and catch up with Scarlet and Blackbird!  

Hey everybody!  The witches are back with the final night of their trip to the Land of Baltimore and the Sacred Space Conference.  This was a day full of embodiment for the witches, and Blackbird and Scarlet went to a few amazing rituals and workshops about topics as wide-ranging as plant allies, the body as an ecosystem, and a lot of dancing!  As an added bonus, two of the workshops on this day w...

Scarlet and Blackbird are back to bring you their impressions of the second day of this magical conference that took place outside of Baltimore at the beginning of the month.  This day was jam-packed:  Messages from Hecate, hare lore, trance dancing, hedge riding, and so much more!  This day was really fun and varied, and the witches were all witched out by the end of the day - but the wrap-up is...

It's been a crazy time of travel and getting back to real life, but here are your favorite witches FINALLY discussing every bit of the Sacred Space conference that took place outside of Baltimore at the beginning of the month!  The witches recorded every night they were at the conference so that their memories were fresh!  On night one, the witches discuss a Hecate lecture, Blackbird's foray into...

This week, Blackbird interviews Scarlet about servitors - what they are, how she creates them, and what a servitor can do for you!  A truly fascinating way to use sigils in a very activated way, Scarlet has been creating these for quite some time and tells Blackbird about some memorable creations and how they have helped her and others.  We hope you learn a few things and try it yourself, so grab...

Friends and witches, we all love a good list.  This episode, Scarlet and Blackbird are here to share their wisdom gleaned from many years of going to cons, especially metaphysical ones.  There are some things you'll want to prepare yourself for, and the witches are here to help you with their tips for all things con-related.  Some of these are just great tips for life in general, but especially wh...

Well, witches, if you felt the shift in the season like Blackbird and Scarlet did, this episode is for you!  The stagnation has been stagnating, but it's time to break free with festivities like Imbolc, Lupercalia, (and dare we mention Mardi Gras?  We do declare.)  Shake off your winter torpor - but slowly, like a sleepytime bear not quite ready to emerge from your cave - and cozy up to the dulcet...

Join your two favorite witches, Scarlet and Blackbird, while they do a really fun round robin of topics:  Blackbird's very precise and sarcastic tarot deck and a very out-of-the-ordinary spread for her, some witchy finds, SNACKS, and a great question - what witchy ambitions do we have for 2024?  Listen in and find out!  Maybe you are also feeling a little in limbo before Imbolc and after Yule - le...