The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast

This week, we talk about what it takes to put a little extra power in your magick by incorporating gods and goddesses into your spell work. From approaching deities with respect, to suitable offerings, we will cover it all. 

This week, we talk about crystals, stones, minerals, and metals. We discuss how to best use them to our advantage, and why it doesn't need to be complicated or expensive at all. Additional sources: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences by Susan Kynes

This week, we talk about Love Magick! We discuss magickal ways to spice things up and create stronger bonds with our partners, spells for attracting someone new, and we discuss the importance of self-love spells.

Tarot is a powerful tool for divination, introspection, and self-actualization, but it's shrouded in unnecessary mystery. This week, we demystify tarot and make it simple to dive right in and start reading the cards!

The first sabbat of the calendar year begins February 1. We will talk about the history and origins of this unsung and underappreciated sabbat, as well as discuss traditions and rituals associated with Imbolc, the Maiden aspect of the triple goddess, and the goddess Brigid herself.

This week, we go back to witchcraft basics and talk about how to forage different natural materials for use in spells. We run the gamut from how to identify native plants to safely foraging bones, and everything in between.

This week, we talk about how we can harness the power of the Moon in all her phases to enhance our spellwork and kickstart our manifestations.

Mercury isn't the only planet that goes retrograde! In this episode, we talk about what it means for us when the different planets go retrograde, which signs are particularly affected by each planet, what we can expect in our lives and relationships, and when to brace for impact.

In the final episode of 2021, we talk about how to create, design, and charge one-of-a-kind sigils, and how to use them effectively in your practice. We also touch on the unique opportunity that New Year's Eve presents for creating powerful magick. Additional Sources: The Complete Book of Amulets and Talismans by Migene Gonzalez-Wippler

This episode covers how, where, and why you might want to meet and cultivate a relationship with the Fair Folk. We also talk about proper precautions, acceptable offerings, and how to avoid offending them.  Additional Sources: Urban Faery Magic by Tara Sanchez By Rust of Nail and Prick of Thorn by Althaea Sebastiani

In this episode, we talk about different ways of contacting Spirit Guides, what to do once we've got their attention, and how to cultivate a two-way working relationship with them.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Let's talk about the origins of Yule, fun Yule traditions, and thoughtful and inexpensive handmade witchy gifts to give our friends and loved ones. https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PandorasBoxCT?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1000096299 https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RorysCupboard?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=949021719

Tarot, astrology, runes, crystal balls, and more. Divination goes with witchcraft like peanut butter goes with jelly, and we talk all about how to do it, and how to use it. The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk Reading the Leaves: An Intuitive Guide to the Ancient Art and Modern Magic of Tea Leaf Divination by Leanne Marrama and Sandra Mariah Wright https://anchor.fm/...

This episode is back-to-back listener questions! We get to the bottom of your questions about Ouija boards, ritual cannabis, trying to reconcile the Christian faith with witchcraft, and a lot more. Sources: A History of Witchcraft: Sorcerers, Heretics, and Pagans by Jeffrey B Russel The Path of a Christian Witch by Adelina St. Clair Confessions of a Christian Witch by Valerie Love

Abundance and manifestation have become witchcraft buzzwords in recent years, and we are going to talk about what exactly they mean to us as witches, and how to use them to our benefit. Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/baader-meinhof-phenomenon#:~:text=Baader%2DMeinhof%20phenomenon.&text=In%20short%2C%20Baader%2DMeinhof%20phenomenon,thing%20all%20over%20the%20place. http://www.theinv...

Kitchen witchcraft is some of the most common magick a witch will perform, and it can have some of the most profound effects in a witch's day-to-day life. So let's fire up the cauldron, pour a cup of tea, and jump into it! Special guest appearance by my dog, Johnny, whining in the background the entire time because his evening walk was delayed by 20 entire minutes.

What is a familiar? Where do I find them? How can I use a familiar? Is my pet a familiar? How can I know for sure? All these questions and more are answered in this episode. Additional sources: Wilby, Emma (2005). Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic . William Morgan, Superstition in Medieval and Early Modern Society M. A....

Dive into the deep, still waters of Samhain. We discuss ways to connect with ancestors and spirit guides, traditional Samhain activities, and why it's okay to have complicated feelings about honoring certain relatives.  Contact Eli on Instagram and Facebook @middleagedwitch or send an email to eli@middleagedwitch.com

Most witches will never need to hex anyone. But for those times when the situation really calls for it, here's what you'll need to know. Contact Eli on Instagram or Facebook @middleagedwitch or by email at eli@middleagedwitch.com

Clear, concise information about how to protect yourself from unwanted energies, spirit activity, or general bad mojo. Contact Eli on Instagram or Facebook @middleagedwitch or by email at eli@middleagedwitch.com Sources:  By Rust of Nail and Prick of Thorn by Althaea Sebastiani Cottage Witchery by Ellen Dugan Celtic Magic by DJ Conway

Is it just a shadow? Or is it a shadow figure? How do you know when you're just seeing things, or when you're SEEING things...? Contact Eli on Instagram or Facebook @middleagedwitch or by email at eli@middleagedwitch.com

"Can I buy my own tarot deck?" "Does magic come with a price?" "A real witch would never..." We talk about all this and more as we delve into the common misconceptions about magic and witchcraft. Follow Eli on Instagram and Facebook at @middleagedwitch.

Let's talk about herbs, plant magick, which herbs to add to your witchy apothecary, and why rosemary isn't exactly the one-size-fits-all ingredient the internet would have us believe. Follow Eli on Instagram and Facebook at @middleagedwitch.

What's the difference between Autumn Equinox and Mabon really? What does it mean? How can we celebrate? Let's dive right in. Follow Eli on Instagram and Facebook at @middleagedwitch.

Let's talk about Earth Magick! Including prosperity and abundance magick, health and wellness spells, protection magick, and more. Find Eli on Instagram or Facebook at @middleagedwitch