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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Today we take a look at Ostara. Held on the Vernal or Spring Equinox, Ostara is the beginning of astronomical spring. On this day, night and day are equal, and each day after it is longer than the last until the summer solstice. Cultures throughout the world have celebrated the Spring Equinox.   -Eoster- Like Imbolc, much of what we know about Ostara...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Today we take a look at Tarot. Tarot is a specialized deck of cards used to play games or for divinatory purposes. They were invented in 15th century Italy and increased in popularity once the printing press was invented. Prior to the late 1700s, tarot decks were primarily used for card games. In 1781, a Swiss clergyman was the first to theorize that the s...

-Aphrodite- She was worshipped as the goddess of beauty, love, pleasure, passion, procreation, prostitutes, the sea, and as a warrior goddess throughout Greece, Italy and Egypt. Her name is Greek for “shining sea foam,” but she had a lot of nicknames. ranging from Potnia (mistress) to Melanis/Skotia (the dark one) to Philommeides (smile loving). -Legend- Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Dione...

Imbolc is a festival that celebrates the beginning of spring, and the goddess Brigid. It’s a time to celebrate new beginnings, letting go of the past, and preparing for the year ahead. -History- Also called Saint Brigid’s Day, Imbolc takes place on Feb 1st, about halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). Not to be confused by Candlemas—that’s typically celebrated...

Spellcrafting 101 Today, we will go over the basics of creating and casting a spell. We go over types of spells, sigils, how to do your research, setting intentions, hexing, casting your spell, and post-spell aftercare.   What is spellcrafting? Spellcrafting is the art of creating your own spell from start to finish. There are lots of ways to craft a spell, and no one way is the right way. &n...

10 Tips for a Magickal New Year 1.      Meditate often. a.       We all know meditation is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. b.       Meditation is important because you want to reach a state of gnosis (mind focused on one thing) when working magick. c.       Having a sca...

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…                 Yule 101: A brief look at History, Practices, and Traditions   I.                     Introduction with Jon and Julie a.       Our P...

Greetings heathens and witches,   Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…                 Episode 1 is an introduction to Jon and Julie, their practices, histories, and backgrounds. We discuss a bit about our lives and hobbies and talk about the goals of this podcast. We wish to share and educate in all things witchy...