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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Join us as we discuss the major themes of Imbolc: cleaning, purification, and welcoming new beginnings and positive energy in your life. Many of these themes also pair with Lunar New Year (which happens to start on the same day as Imbolc in 2022), so we talk about the connections and parallels there also. We also share, a simple Imbolc ritual, corresponden...

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings and musings. Our question of the week is about using magic for pain management. While magic can’t be used to take pain away, some magical ideas may help manage pain in conjunction with your physican’s orders. We’re not medical professionals, and...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… This is the second installment of our Spellcrafting series, where we talk about the history and evolution of Grimoires and a Book of Shadows. The terms Grimoire and Book of Shadows are used interchangeably in pop culture, and we discuss the links and differences between the two.   We also talk about the pros and cons of paper versus digital Grimoires...

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings and musings.   Our listener question of the week is about the difference between a séance and a Oujia™ board. We discuss what they are, the ways they’re used, and give a little bit of history about each. We had a synergistic magical experie...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode we take a deep dive into the Dagda. The Dagda, King of the Fair Folk and the Irish god of abundance and hospitality, is an interesting figure who is not often talked about in modern pagan practice. Join us as we dive into his background, lore, and worship. We also share correspondences for him as well as an invocation and a spell for him.

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Yule starts on the Winter Solstice (the longest night of the year) and is celebrated for several days or weeks. During Yule, parties, singing, dancing, feasts, decorating with evergreens, yule log, wassailing, and gift giving are common. Join us as we discuss some of the important figures of modern Yule celebrations: Mari Lwyd, Krampus, and Santa Claus. We...

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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Halloween, and other holidays have heathen roots? Join us as we discuss actual, possible, or nonexistent heathen/pagan roots of the most popular western holidays. We also share two spells we’ve created to help you celebrate any holiday, whether you’re in the closet or not.

This episode is part deep dive and part overview, so join us as we go over the general practices and beliefs of modern Odinism and heathery. We examine how to celebrate heathen festivals known as blóts, as well as discussing the Norse God Odin, and how to worship him. We also share two spells that we’ve written with Odin in mind and his correspondence list. As always, this podcast is a welcoming a...

In this episode, we discuss Samhain. Samhain—the most popular heathen holiday—is the third and final harvest festival and takes place on the October 31 (April 30 southern hemisphere), which is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice.  Join us as we discuss popular Samhain traditions, how we celebrate this ancient holiday. We also share correspondences, and two spells...

In this episode, we discuss Persephone. She is the Greek goddess of grain, fertility, spring, the dead, rebirth, and is the queen of the underworld. In this episode, we discuss her origins, myths, festivals, and the secret societies associated with her. We also share her correspondences, an invocation, and a kitchen witch spell we’ve written to help commune with her. Kurzgesagt – In A Nutshell, Wh...

In this episode, we discuss Toxic Internet Witchcraft or how to practice ethical heathenry and witchcraft, avoid negativity, and ignore haters. We touch on everything from cultural appropriation to closed practices, from gatekeeping to misinformation and several other toxic online behaviors. We give some tips to help you avoid said haters, share correspondences for removing negativity, and go over...

In this episode, we discuss Mabon. Mabon is the second of three harvest festivals. It takes place on the Autumnal Equinox when night and day are equal. While Mabon is a newer sabbat, cultures throughout the world have been celebrating the Autumn Equinox for thousands of years. Join us as we discuss ways to celebrate, Autumn Equinox traditions from around the world, and correspondences for this sab...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Rune Casting. Runes are a form of writing used by ancient Germanic people that are commonly used for divination today. In this episode, we focus on the Elder Futhark runes—discussing their history, usage, and touching on their meanings. We also discuss different methods and layouts for reading them, how to cleanse and imprint th...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Kitchen Witchery. Food is an integral part of magical practices going back further than we have recorded history. We’ve talked about kitchen witchery in other episodes, but today we’re going to go more in-depth into this fun section of witchcraft! The belief that herbs, spices, and other foods have magical properties is one that...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Isis. Worshipped for over 4,000 years all over the world, Isis is an important part of the Egyptian Pantheon. She is considered the mother of kings, and is the goddess of magic, healing, water, and the underworld. Join us as we discuss Isis’ history, worship, myths, feast days, and her correspondences. We also share an invocatio...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Lughnasadh. This sabbat marks the beginning of the harvest and typically takes place on August 1st, which is about halfway between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox. In the southern hemisphere, it’s celebrated on Feb 1st.  Named after the Celtic god Lugh, this festival is a time to thank the spirits of the land for...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we go over a brief history of the Greek gods, and discuss fifteen Greek gods, including: Zeus, Hera, Hestia, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Athena, Aphrodite, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Persephone, Dionysus, Pan, Hecate, and Medusa.   The stories and myths of the ancient Greek gods, heroes and mythological creatures have be...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Midsummer. Midsummer-- also called Litha-- is the longest day of the year. It’s usually celebrated on the Summer Solstice, or as late as June 24th. Historically, Midsummer was celebrated with bonfires, feasts, gathering herbs, decorating with herbs and flowers, honoring the Fae, ritual baths, handfasting, and other fertility rit...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we take a deep dive into Loki. Described as the Trickster God of the Aesir, and the Father of Monsters, Loki has enjoyed recent popularity due to his role within the Marvel Universe. In this episode, we discuss who Loki is, how he fits into the Norse Pantheon, our favorite stories about him, and how you can invoke and work with Loki in you...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Meditation Basics. Meditation is a technique that helps you achieve a mentally calm, clear, and focused state. It’s practiced in many religious and spiritual traditions but does not need to be used as a purely spiritual practice. There are many benefits of meditation, ranging from physical to mental to spiritual. In this episode...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Protection Magic. Protection Magic is one of the most basic forms of magick, and helps build a strong foundation for you on your journey. In this episode, we talk about the evil eye, and some of the most basic forms of protection magick: objects and amulets, cleansing, and shielding. We discuss protective jewelry, wards, sigils,...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Beltane. Beltane is usually held on May 1st, which is about halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. This festival was popular with herding communities and was traditionally the time that livestock was taken out into the fields after winter and the birthing season. Historically, Beltane has been celebrated wit...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we discuss Thor’s background, archaeological history, and some of the myths about him. Jon and Julie share their personal experiences with Thor, and two spells. Note: some of things discussed in this episode are based on our lived experiences and have no connection to historical or traditional Norse practices.   Thor is a popular and...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… In this episode, we explore the Fae, share our lived experiences with the Fae, and how we recommend working with them. Join our Patreon for our Book of Shadows pages about the Fae featuring two spells, and a full correspondence list.   The Fae (AKA fairies, faeries, fair folk) are a type of being or spirit that lives in harmony with nature that often...