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Join me in setting goals for 2020! Let's discuss how to set realistic goals, and how to make sure you include your religious practice in your goals as well. Listen in as I go over my goals from last year and set new goals for 2020! BakkenMomma New Years Resolution Planner: http://bit.ly/2PbgpkV Giveaway: http://www.roundthecauldron.com/giveaway/ Pagan Tarot: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/pa...

With Thanksgiving approaching here in the United States, I thought it was finally time to talk about Cultural Appropriation. This episode is source heavy, history heavy, and might be triggering to some viewers/listeners. SOURCES AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving https://web.archive.org/web/20050829051045/ http://sacbee.com/static/archive/news/p...

I wanted to take it easy this week, so here we go! I answer 15 cosmic questions about myself and have fun while doing it. Get to know the witch behind the screen! Little Cosmic Crow Intro to Astrology Doctor Mike Friends Fascinated Podcast 🌼🌱The Questions🌱🌼 Does your Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) portray you correctly? If not, do your other planetary signs? What songs bring you the most magickal vibe...

Today, we're going to be talking about how different faiths view women and sex. There will be mention of sex, but it is purely educational and not graphic. Important Links! https://www.ancient.eu/timeline/celt/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Celtic_women https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/gender-and-religion-gender-and-celtic-religions http:...

This episode was brought on by an article I wrote for a client about dating a non-Pagan. If you take only one thing away from this episode, it's that communication is a must! Watch the recording live every week. Subscribe to my YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/p3jvH1ElEJM Don't want to join me on Patreon? You can donate via PayPal by sending your donation to roundthecauldron@gmail.com You can als...

Working magick and writing your own spells is one of the best ways to make your spell as personal as possible. When you craft your spells, there are several things you want to keep in mind. Who, what, when, where, why, and how? This is my personal method for spellcrafting and I'm sure you might have some ideas as well. Do you do anything differently? Let me know! Watch this episode on YouTube! htt...

It doesn't matter if you are brand new to Paganism or if you're revisiting it, these 10 tips are essential for the learning process and spiritual growth that is bound to happen. Sign up for my newsletter and get 10% off your first order. No minimum, no exclusions! Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/J8KZqIk8Nr4 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell to be notified of premieres an...

Celebrated on October 31 (or April 30), Samhain is an ancient Celtic festival revolving around the sun and impending darkness of the coming winter. Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/b7aOWc6jZgM Also, please don't feel like you have to donate, but if you do, I will be eternally grateful! If you want to donate but don't want to join me on Patreon, you can donate via PayPal by sending y...

You don't get to pick your Gods like you pick socks because Gods aren't socks. From my perspective, the Gods are their own entities with their own wants, needs, and emotions. It isn't like picking the socks you want to wear for the day, and here's why. Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/-XMpUu56KAs Also, please don't feel like you have to donate, but if you do, I will be eternally gra...

Are you a good communicator? Communication is key for building relationships in daily life, but it is also essential for good spiritual and religious practice. Links The 4 Primary Principles of Communication Simple Keys to Effective Communication Are Good Communication Skills the Foundation of Psychological Success? Thoughtful Thursday 9/19/19 ~ Are you a good communicator? Wicca at Work Watch thi...

I've never done an episode like this before, but it is something I want to explore more. Recently, there's a hashtag going around the Pagan community that's causing some disruption. It's #SayNoToPlasticWitchcraft. So, let's talk about it. Freyia Norling: https://www.youtube.com/user/freyiaTV Wish Packing Facility Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9juyualWbo ===========================...

It can be hard to learn new things as an adult - or as someone who is no longer in a "typical" school or education setting - and sometimes we don't know where to start. But let me tell you, it's never too late to start learning something new! =========================================== ~ The Importance of Critical Thinking: http://bit.ly/2kvopSy ~ Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PNW_Miche...

Mabon//Autumn Equinox is the second of the three Celtic harvest festivals. It is also the second equinox, meaning that the dates will vary by year depending on the alignment of the Earth and its rotation. At this time of the year, the days and nights are equal in length, and, moving forward, we will start our descent into the dark half of the year. =========================================== Mabon...

I have grown in my spirituality, and some things have shifted for me. Tune in to listen while we revisit the ideas behind the different "-theisms", their definitions, and how I've grown to know them. ~ Atheism - a lack of belief or a strong disbelief in the existence of a god or any gods ~ Henotheism - the worship of one god without denying the existence of other gods ~ Monotheism - the doctrine o...

Did you know that by the year 2050, it is estimated that trash in the ocean will outweigh fish pound for pound? What can we do to help our environment and live more sustainably? Sources ~ World Economic Forum: Submarine diver found trash in the Mariana Trench - http://bit.ly/2P3UYp1 ~ National Geographic: Plastic garbage patch that was found in the Pacific is bigger than Mexico - https://on.natgeo...

NOTE:: I'm sorry for the background noise and noisy interruptions (wind, plane, etc.). It was nice when we first started recording and I didn't realize how loud the sounds would be. I tried to make them as quiet as possible, but alas, it didn't help too much. Today's episode is a bit short since I'm still getting my bearings with recording in front of a camera as well as editing the audio. My daug...

The world seems like it's going to sh*t. There is so much wrong happening in the United States right now, and our leaders are pointing fingers. They're looking for scapegoats instead of trying to solve the problem. How do I view this as a Pagan? How do my spiritual beliefs affect my political ones? How does my experience with mental illness and mental health color my opinion on the atrocities taki...

We all know that there are marginalized groups out there, and being discriminated against because of your religion is no different. Sometimes you have to find ways to hide in plain sight. Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon YouTube (this is new!) Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a Book of Shadows? How do you write one? And what should you include in it? Join me here for this episode as I discuss bits and pieces of Gerald Garnder's BoS and how you can create one for yourself! Gerald Gardner's Book of Shadows Color Correspondences: Tradition or Emotion?  Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you convert to Wicca, or any other polytheistic belief system, from Christianity or another monotheistic belief system, there's bound to be some baggage that gets leftover. Join me in this episode for an explanation of that baggage, why it sticks around, and why we need to let it go. Don't forget, you can head over to my shop and use the code "PC15" to get 15% off your order! Facebook Twitter I...

Candle magick can be one of those forms of magick that is often overlooked. It can be simple or complicated, colorful or not. In this episode, I discuss some basic, introductory topics regarding casting spells with candles. What is candle magick? Do colors matter? How to perform your own candle spell? Side note, I promise I'll find intro and outro music that I like one day! Sources and More Readin...

Do you take accountability for your actions and inaction? Join me for this episode where I give a little story about how this idea came to life and why taking accountability and having responsibility is good for your faith and spiritual growth. Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon Website Intro and Outro Music by Blue Dot Sessions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pardon my rambly-ness in this episode. I even got the episode number and previous episode wrong. Its been a hell of a week, and that's what prompted this episode. - Science might even begin to explain consciousness in a "spiritual" aspect with the idea of quantum consciousness                   - https://www....

What is this "self-care" technique that everyone is talking about? And how does it impact your emotional, and spiritual, well-being? Shine Text: 4 Ways to Avoid Toxic Positivity  Positively Present: Toxic Positivity  The Health Sessions: Toxic Positivity  Tea Addicted Witch: Toxic Positivity Culture  Wikipedia: Spiritual Bypass  The Mighty: Toxic Positivity Support  P...

Explore the simplicity of sympathetic magick with me in this week's episode. Learn where the term was coined, the two different "laws", and how you use it regularly in your Wiccan practice! Sources Webster Dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sympathetic%20magic Witchipedia: http://www.witchipedia.com/def:sympathetic-magic The Golden Bough: https://www.bartleby.com/196/5.html Psy...