Witchy Wit

Leilani and Kimberlyn explore the megalithic, Celtic,  Etruscan, and Roman origins and medieval Roman Catholic overlay of ancient pagan roots (and routes!!!). Their check-ins:   Leilani’s feeling of disconnection with contemporary culture; Kimberlyn has a ‘Kimberlyn doll’ that was knitted for her by a friend Mentioned in the episode : Patricia Reis’ poem, “From the beginning, we have been with you...

Leilani and Kimberlyn explore the proto-Gaelic roots, the anticipation, and the Roman Catholic syncretization of Gaelic and Christian traditions of the holiday. Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn’s love of walking as a meditative exercise; Leilani’s enjoyment of Siri’s mis-transcriptions of her witchy dictations. Mentioned in the episode : Episode 66:  The Wheel of the Year;  Brigid's cross ;  a po...

Leilani and Kimberlyn interview Amy, who shares how rock climbing challenges her and its impact on her life and her journey from a solitary practice to joining a spiritual community.  Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn works through aging muscles, Leilani shares her thoughts about her health Mentioned in the episode : a poem by Genevieve Chavez-Mitchell & Anne Key, “My Genuine Self” Get exclusive co...

Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss how they approach the light and the dark individually and in their circle, through Goddess, ritual, song, movement, and sinking energy. Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn’s feeling about family, Leilani’s holiday decorating Mentioned in the episode :    A Graphic of the Wheel of the Year   Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Fac...

Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss the Magician (manifestation, beginnings, action, “As Above, So Below”) and Temperance (joining disparate elements in a controlled process to create something beautiful and new) cards. Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn grieves for her trees/Leilani is wondering about the message of the Tower for her this month Links to images of cards: The Magician —Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss the prehistoric, ancient, and religious history of the Camino de Santiago and why they are walking ‘the Way.’ Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn struggles with her ‘financial thermostat;’  Leilani tries to hide her witchy vibe. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast...

Are there ‘Good’ card and ‘Bad’ cards?   Or are there just cards that provide a great of insight?   Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss the Hanged One and Tower cards. Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn’s emotional issues with Covid/Leilani’s coming to grips with what it means when she’s the last camp counsellor left of a group that started together years ago Links to images of cards: The Tower —...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss their connection to their ancestors of blood, bone, and spirit, as well as their thoughts about ways to interact with the ancestors in practice and song. Their check-ins:   Walking the Camino Primitivo, celebrating the annular eclipse Mentioned in the episode :  Coco ; Sharon Knight, T. Thorn Coyle, Songs for the Waning Year Get exclusive content and supp...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore the science, lore, and many ways that the power of the eclipse can be used in witchy practice, and just generally lose their minds. Their check-ins   Kimberlyn has rediscovered the joys of karaoke; Leilani officiates a wedding and gets a ‘thank you’ gift that captures her sparkly essence. Mentioned in the episode :  Bonnie Tyler: “Total Eclipse of the Sun...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they talk about the stats, their listeners, and the fun of three years of podcasting! Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn’s health hacks, Leilani anticipating the dark time of the year, Code Orange Alerts (thanks, Tik Tok!) Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https:...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn (aaaaand their witchy friends!) as they react to their experience of screening the movie, Barbie, and interrogating its power and controversy.  Spoiler Alert!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!! Spoiler Alert!!!! If you haven’t yet seen the film, listen to this later…. Their check-ins:   Leilani and Kimberlyn share the news about their upcoming Camino Primitivo. Mentioned in the episod...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss the science and their experience of how humans and animals (even slugs!) need fun and create opportunities to play and find pleasure.  Their Call to Action:  Double your pleasure, double your fun! ™ Their check-ins:   Leilani’s insights on Halloween shopping and what Kimberlyn learned about herself through her travels around Ireland Mentioned in the episo...

 Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss the 22 universal archetypal symbols of the Major Arcana, and examine two cards which are significant for them, the High Priestess and the Hierophant. Their check-ins:  living a tea-full life; a complicated relationship with Sea World Mentioned in the episode :  Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces Links to images of cards : The Fool - Modern W...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn in their exploration of the powerfully witchy aspects of Guidepost #5 from Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection .  Also mentioned:  Nancy Rosanoff, Intuition Workout ; Jill Mellick, The Art of Dreaming ; Jeremy Taylor, Where People Fly and Water Runs Uphill: Using Dreams to Tap the Wisdom of the Unconscious Reading excerpt from:  Madeline Miller, Circe   Get exclusive...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore the ways in which the Wheel of the Year is sacred and central to their practice as witches. Wheel of the Year Diagram on Etsy  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkF...

What is planning, if not dreams put into action?  Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore the inspiration, joys, and pitfalls of creating a ritual.  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?s...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they share their experience with the power of Tarot. Decks mentioned:  Rider-Waite, Modern Witch, Sirian Starseed, Thoth, Wild Unknown, Crow's Magick  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spotify...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn in their exploration of the deeply spiritual aspects of Guidepost #4 from Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection.  Music:  David Arkenstone, “Yosemite” from The Narada Wilderness Collection  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_W...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn on their exploration of the creativity, fertility, and pleasure of Beltane! Mentioned in the episode:   The Witches Next Door Poem:  Rite of May by Molly Remer  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spoti...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they continue their exploration of the power and magic of language, and why that is so important.  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore the power and magic of language, and why that makes it so important. Sites noted in this episode:  Conscious Style Guide Another note:  Since this episode was recorded, Ownly_Human has deleted or deactivated their account on Deep Underground Poetry.  It now exists in this form only in this ephemeral space.  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon:...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss going on retreats, enjoying time away from the mundane world and immersing themselves in the sacred. A couple of the episodes that we mentioned: Aspecting When Witch Shit Goes Bad…  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Wi...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss the impact of Brené Brown’s work—on shame, vulnerability, and allowing oneself to be seen—on their lives and their spiritual work. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they only begin to scratch the surface of the sexuality conversation:  childhood history, the prevalence of sexuality in our culture,  cultural messages, and the ways in which they embody sexuality in ritual space. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of opening oneself to another spiritual entity.  Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Ap...