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Warding is a basic form of protection magick. There are many different kinds of wards and many different ways you can cast them. Here are my thoughts and advice!   For more information on warding, I highly recommend you check out By Rust of Nail & Prick of Thorn: The Theory & Practice of Effective Home Warding: https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Nail-Prick-Thorn-Effective-ebook/dp/B075M9ZNG4...

As an eclectic witch, I find that most "common" correspondences don't necessarily fit the way I practice witchcraft and the things I believe. If you're an eclectic witch, many of your correspondences can be personalized and made to fit your practice.   💕 Elements in Witchcraft Video: https://youtu.be/OuqWI7qfgKw 💕 Elements in Witchcraft Podcast: https://www.roundthecauldron.com/2020/11/16/e...

Witches are often portrayed in pop culture as evil, demonic, or ugly. I asked on Instagram who your favorite (and least favorite) pop culture witches were and the results were...expected. Let's find out what you said as well as my thoughts on how witches are portrayed in the media.   James Feeney: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWQ2dYUfhy36KrOH2i0LmQ The Witches Cookery: https://www.youtub...

Elements in witchcraft are fairly common amongst research material for new and not-so-new witches. Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit are the five "traditional" elements in witchcraft and they have common correspondences. So, what are they? And what are my thoughts? The Craft by Dorothy Morrison* https://amzn.to/38ixeW5 Utterly Wicked by Dorothy Morrison* https://amzn.to/3p7OzXE Seasons of Wicca...

This is a question that comes up a lot for new seekers -- how to be a witch! We often tell new seekers to read, read, and read some more, but there is more to it than that.    💕 Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn (pg.58 for that exercise!)* -- https://amzn.to/3e7Rhr4 💕 The Importance of Journaling -- https://www.roundthecauldron.com/2020/10/14/journaling-benefits-both-magickal-and-mundane/ 💕...

Samhain is a time of new beginnings in my path as an Irish pagan for many reasons. Working in darkness can be daunting for some people, but darkness is a necessary part of growth.    Celtic Calendar Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_calendar (has good sources used as a reference) Lora O'Brien, Samhain in Ireland: https://loraobrien.ie/samhain-in-ireland/ Dumb Supper Stories: htt...

Welcome back! This week, I want to discuss protection magick and go over some tips, tricks, and basics to help you get started with your protection magick.   Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon!   It is my belief that as a witch, protection magick should be some of the first types of magick you master - or at least get comfortable with - before moving on to anythin...

The Law of Attraction is a hot topic in the New Age and witchcraft community. Sit down for a spell as I chat with Sebastian Soul, host of the Affirmation to Manifestation podcast, as we discuss his life, how he found The Law of Attraction, and what it means to him. Things Mentioned Affirmation to Manifestation Podcast: https://www.affirmationtomanifestation.com/ Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedisp...

Welcome back! This week, I want to discuss a few methods you can use to develop relationships with deity.    Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon!   As a polytheist witch, connecting with the deities I honor and worship are extremely important to me. If it is something you've never done, though, developing a relationship with deity can be difficult and overwhel...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing A broom closet witch is someone that has to practice their witchcraft in secret, for one reason or another. So, are you a broom closet witch? If so, what can you do? Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon! Being a witch in the broom closet can be a challenge, but t...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Tarot Ethics are important, and they might differ from reader to reader. It is important to figure out where you stand on ethics when you read tarot for others. Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon! This week's topic was inspired by a conversation we had over on...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon!   This week, we're going to talk about labels and different "types" of witches. What is a green witch? What about a hedge witch? How about a sea witch? Do labels even matter? Why should you - or shouldn't you - give your...

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Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon!   Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing This week, we're going to dive deep into inclusivity as it pertains to paganism and witchcraft. What does it mean to be inclusive in your practice? What does it mean to actively seek to better yourself and the communit...

Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon!   This week, we're talking about ways you can practice your witchcraft without breaking the bank. We'll discuss tools, ingredients, and how to use what you have around you in a respectful way.    Enter the Giveaway! https://forms.gle/6JjS7ikGQCzNqgK4A   Join my Discord server! https://discord.gg/gnN7bRB   Join my...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon!   This week, we're talking about the witchcraft aesthetic and whether it is harmful to the witchcraft community as a whole! Got a different opinion? Let me know in the comments or reach out on social media.   Bex @...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing The topic of paganism for beginners gets brought up often. However, the amount of information on the internet along about paganism is astounding. As a pagan myself, I feel like I can give a unique perspective on whether paganism might be right for you as a beginner. Please know that t...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Lúnasa is coming up - Lammas if you're Wiccan - and I wanted to share some basic information, folklore, and practices that surround this harvest festival!   Northern Hemisphere Grimoire Page: https://www.roundthecauldron.com/download/10540/ Southern Hemisphere Grimoire Page: http...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing This week I didn't feel like I had the brainpower to write notes for an entire topic and talk about it. So instead, I did a LIVE Q&A on YouTube - anyone that was there got a chance to ask questions and we just had a nice chat. Next week, I hope to have an actual topic put together...

Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Note: This is a LIVE recording, so the format has changed slightly! Also, I'm still working on perfecting the audio of where I record now that I've moved.  I saw a tweet going around that gave me the idea for this topic. The tweet talked about how the idea of trusting your gut do...

What's up witches?! I am back behind a camera - even though I don't have my full setup yet - but I am ready to go! In case you don't want to watch the full video, here are the things that are changing...   1. Podcasts will now be recorded LIVE on YouTube every (?) Thursday at 12PM EST (youtube.com/roundthecauldron) 2. There will now be a bonus section at the end of each podcast where I answer...

Jumping on the witchcraft bandwagon is not what you may think. Today, I wanted to discuss how the witchcraft bandwagon might be affecting you, how you can recognize it, and what you can do to push past it.    Cultural Appropriation: https://youtu.be/LyRnlG4Geg4 Witchcraft Resources: https://youtu.be/7gRa5Pz1BvQ Irish Magic & Spirituality: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IrishMagic/ &...

Working with the phases of the moon in your magick can give you a powerful boost to your spells and intentions. From the full moon to the dark moon, come see what my thoughts are on moon magick and correspondences.    Using Non-Pagan Resources: https://youtu.be/7gRa5Pz1BvQ Farmer's Almanac: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/full-moon-dates-and-times Institute of Physics - How the Moon Affec...

Midsummer is a celebration of the Summer Solstice in many pagan traditions. There are several ways you can celebrate, but we're going to look at some Irish paganism traditions.   Lora O'Brien Website: https://www.loraobrien.ie Lora O'Brien YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwf9Mkk6Kfs9RR6wwWCp1Q Irish Central - Celebrate the Irish Way: https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/best-of-irel...

Inspired by Blood, Sweat, and Steel on YouTube, this week we discuss the importance of using non-witchy resources in your research and daily practices to help you be a better witch and pagan. Blood, Sweat, and Steel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6TTTvQ79qlxxGJ9PB79-g Seek by iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app RelaxMelodies: https://www.relaxmelodies.com/ MyMoonPhases: ht...