Witch Wednesdays

Chatting today about so many topics with author Raven Digitalis, including navigating the world as an empath and his latest work of fiction, Black Magick. Darkness is interpretive. It’s in our nature to explore the shadows. Through the 13 stories presented in Black Magick, the reader is transported into mysterious settings that blur the line between fiction and reality. Renowned writers have contr...

A chat all about crystals today! In his newest work and full-color guide, crystal healing teacher Nicholas Pearson shows how crystals are ideally suited for confronting negative energies and providing enduring protection as he demonstrates how to partner with the mineral kingdom for protection, cleansing, and countermagick. In the realm of protection, Pearson explores passive approaches—such as ps...

In your hands are the keys to bringing the gifts of the ancient magic-weavers, the storytellers, into your life. The Bards of old wove magic with their words. Through myth and legend, history and inspiration, they shaped the world around them. Just like them, you can connect with the magic of storytelling to create powerful change. Join professional performer, ritualist, bard, and witch Halo Quin,...

Witch Blood Risin g is a celebration of the ways that witchcraft has stubbornly kept itself alive in Western culture—and a call to action for all seekers who yearn for a witch’s life. Growing up in an endless sea of California suburbs, where sacred groves and wise women only existed in movies, Asa West spent her childhood chasing visions she didn’t understand. When she found a guide to witchcraft...

Today I'm chatting with author and master astrologer Laurie Farrington to cover birth charts! Understanding the basics of signs, planets, houses, and aspects is the first step for anyone interested in this topic.  How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart  will walk you through the next steps: how to determine what is most important and how to merge the many astrological patterns into a coherent who...

Today I get to chat with Jana Stern, a gifted psychic, astrologer, and spiritual activator. We attempted to focus on chakra wellness techniques, but we really covered so much more! (TW: We have a frank (but gentle) chat about some tough topics, such as mental health, depression (at the beginning of Jana’s story), cancer (at 14:50), and health/healing with energy work. Please take care if you’re se...

I'm joined today by author Angelica Merritt to chat about her upcoming book Womb Witch: Herbal Magick for Reproductive Health. Find Angelica and Womb Witch: Website: https://www.angelicamerritt.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3PhtxnV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandeliondazed/ About the Book: Liberate your uterus - Herbal remedies and wise perspectives to help make your cycle less of a rollerc...

I'm chatting today with author and chaotic wellness witch, Mandi Em, about her newest book, Shadow Work for Hot Messes. Mandi Em's book, Shadow Work for Hot Messes , is the ultimate guide to self-awareness and healing, even if you're a certified hot mess. Mandi condenses the complex concept of shadow work into a three-step process: Perceive, Investigate, and Integrate. By delving into core wounds,...

I'm chatting today with Lalania Simone about Lalania's newest deck, Tarot of the Cosmic Seed. In an effort to decolonize the tarot, remove outdated ideas of hierarchy, and shift ingrained gender norms, Lalania, founder of Alchemy Ritual Goods, has created a lush and vibrant deck with unique imagery and symbolism and an array of people and cultures. Having renamed the royalty cards—including the Hi...

Today I'm joined by author Coby Michael to chat about poison plants and their potential use within your witchcraft practice. Examining the art and science of working with noxious and malefic plants and fungi, Coby Michael discusses the occult properties of poison and how poison plants can be used in spell work and other magical operations. He looks at the plants of Fate and the divination practice...

All about the energies and magic of December plus a few December holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: turquoise, onyx, bloodstone, blue topaz  Animals: elk, horse, stag, reindeer  Flowers: Narcissis  Deities: Jupiter, Artemis, Rhiannon, Thor The sun is in Sagittarius until December 22. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign. Moon Phases December 1: new moon in Sagittarius December 8: seco...

I'm joined today by Siri Vincent Pluoff to chat about their newest book, Queering the Runes. Queering the Runes   by Siri Vincent Pluoff is a love letter to the runes, the gods, and the people who follow the Nordic path. The author presents an alternative approach to the runes, one that creates a gentle container for those who want to follow this heathen path. Pluoff presents the traditional meani...

Tap into the divine wisdom of horses for guidance and self-transformation as I'm joined today by oracle deck author Sandra Wallin. Allowing you to tap into the earthly and spiritual wisdom of horses, this oracle embraces humanity’s millennia-old relationship with horses as interactive guides to transformation. Each beautifully illustrated card conveys the captivating presence of the horse, offerin...

Today I'm chatting with Casey Zabala about the anthology A Confluence of Witches. A Confluence of Witches  aims to highlight how witchcraft has always been a diverse, constantly evolving, culturally specific practice with many lineages and rich traditions. It features essays, spells, and reflections from witches, traditional healers, herbalists, and artists on themes of magical activism, animism,...

All about the energies and magic of November plus a few November holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: citrine, cat’s eye, topaz Animals: snake, eel, goose, raccoon  Flower: chrysanthemum  Deities: Pluto, Anubis, Kali, Inanna The sun is in Scorpio until November 22. Scorpio is a fixed water sign. Moon Phases November 1: new moon in Scorpio November 9: second quarter moon in Aquarius No...

I'm chatting today with Jezmina and Paulina about their new book, Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling! In  Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling , Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele share the knowledge and personal experiences of being raised to be fortune-tellers. They share divination methods, tools, and techniques that have been created, adapted, or popularized by the Roma, including card reading...

Today I'm joined by author Judika Illes to chat about her newest book (and all the other things she's contributed to the witchcraft community!) Let us know - who is your favorite cinematic witch? WITCHES: A COMPENDIUM  is a concise compendium of witches through the ages, from earliest prehistory to some of the most significant modern practitioners, Witches explores who and what is a witch. Also in...

Today I'm joined by author Kris Spisak to chat all about her newest (and fifth!) book, Becoming Baba Yaga. Becoming Baba Yaga ( https://redwheelweiser.com/book/becoming-baba-yaga-9781642970517/)  is an in depth look at the Baba Yaga mythos and history through Slavic folklore. The book is filled with historical and cultural context and analyses, and is a comprehensive resource for anyone hoping...

I'm joined today by author and witch Michelle Tea to chat about her newest book, Modern Magic. We talk all about growing up as a goth witch in the 80s, finding your own ritual groove in your practice, playfulness in witchcraft, and more! Find the Book: ⁠Modern Magic⁠ An enchanted sibling to the cult classic  Modern Tarot , Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches , b...

All about the energies and magic of October plus a few October holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: Opal, tourmaline Animals: bat, rat, crow, raven, dove  Flower: calendula  Deities: Athena, Hephaestus, Venus, Shiva, Cernunnos The sun is in Libra until October 23. Libra is a cardinal air sign. Moon Phases October 2: new moon in Libra October 10: second quarter moon in Capricorn Octobe...

Today I'm chatting with Dr. Cressida Stone about her book, The Secrets of Santa Muerte. I learned so much about this Mexican folk saint from the book but also just from this talk, so I know you will too! The Secrets of Santa Muerte  is a practical handbook on how to connect with the mysterious Mexican folk saint. Drawing from authentic Mexican sources and traditions, it details secret, esoteri...

Sara is back for the part 2 we promised! She answers some follow up questions about the energy of the sabbats and then we dive into the topic of including children in celebrating the natural cycles and teaching them the magic of the world around them. Find Sara: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aranelsara/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sara.aranel.7

It's such a joy to be joined today by author Amy Blackthorn! We're chatting about her history in witchcraft and her new book, Sacred Plant Magic. But I couldn't help myself, as an avid reader of all of Amy's books, to ask about some of her other works as well. You'll definitely learn a lot in this very fun episode. Buy the Book: ⁠https://redwheelweiser.com/book/blackthorns-book...

All about the energies and magic of September plus a few September holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: sapphire, zircon, sardonyx  Animals: bear, stag, fox  Flowers: aster, morning glory  Deites: Frigg, Hestia, Persephone, Odin The sun is in Virgo until September 22. Virgo is a mutable earth sign. Moon Phases September 2: new moon in Virgo September 11: second quarter moon in Sagitta...

I'm joined today by Sara to chat all about Celtic holidays, including the Lughnasadh season, connecting with the seasons and energies of the Earth, trusting your intuition to find and forge your own path in your witchcraft and spiritual journey, and more! Be sure to leave your questions for part 2. Find Sara: https://www.instagram.com/aranelsara/ https://www.facebook.com/sara.aranel.7