J interviews Britton about their new book, out now: Earth Witch. We explore the process and content behind the making of the book. Pick up a copy! Earth Witch: Finding Magic in the Land Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can order his book, American Brujeria here. Pleas…

Join us in our last episode of Invoking Witchcraft. We explore why we're putting the show on pause for the foreseeable future. We have had so much fun with this show and the community it has built. We love an appreciate you all. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney you can order their book Earth Witch: Finding Magic in the Land, here. J …

Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Where do we even begin with elemental magic? How do we align ourselves with these elements? Let's discuss it! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney you can pre-order their book Earth Witch: Finding Magic in the Land, here. J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can order his book, Am…

This week we go a little deeper into our discussion around working with the elements and we discuss working with elements in combination with other elements. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney you can pre-order their book Earth Witch: Finding Magic in the Land, here. J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you ca…

Our second interview with Daphne la Hechicera! This week we talk about Brujeria and how it is different from Hechiceria. Who can practice these traditions, what a closed practice looks like and how to approach them respectfully are discussed. Pick up her book, Mexican Sorcery! Follow her on Instagram. And be sure to check out her Patreon. Britton c…

We have a special Day of the Dead episode for you all! Learn all about the traditions of this significant holiday where we honor the dead and our ancestors. Daphne la Hechicera or Laura Davila, shares her amazing knowledge of this topic. Pick up her book, Mexican Sorcery! Follow her on Instagram. And be sure to check out her Patreon. Britton can be…

Join us this week as we explore the super interesting magic of days of the week. Need to align your spell work in a particular direction? Days of the week are a wonderful way to help support the magic. We talk planetary associations as well as our personal views, practices and experiences utilizing days of the week in our magical practice. Britton …

This week we chat about utilizing natural currents of timing in our magical practice. We talk times of the day and more. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney you can pre-order their book Earth Witch: Finding Magic in the Land, here. J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can order his book, American Brujeria h…

The second part of our Nicholas Pearson interview. This week we explore the mysterious world of flower essences. What even are they? How can we make them? How do we even use them? Listen and learn! Be sure to pick up Nicholas's latest book on the subject, Flower Essences from the Witch's Garden: Plant Spirits in Magickal Herbalism Britton can be fo…

We were so excited to chat with Nicholas Pearson this week! Nicholas takes such a grounded approach to crystals and rocks and how to work with them both spiritually and energetically. In our chat we talk stone structures, science and animist ways to connect with the rock and crystals around us. Be sure to check out Nicolas's work, at https://thelum…

The first installment of our Magical Timing series. Why does magical timing matter and how can we harness natural timing and rhythms as a part of our folk magic, witchcraft and spell work. Find out more in the show! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cro…

Well, after a long little break we're back and recording. Curious why we've been away? Find out in the episode and what we've been up to during this time! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can o…

This week we chat all about around-the-house magic! Also! LISTENER STORY SUBMISSIONS! We would love to hear your "coming out of the broom closet" story. The good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. We want to hear your story, and we'll select a few to share on air. Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/Zu99SmrGJqsrJVEPA Britton can be found o…

This week we expand upon our conversation on overlooked, underutilized and common, or not-so-common plants in magic! J and Britton had so much fun with the first episode that we dove back in with another. Join us! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross…

We're back with the amazing Erika Buenaflor! This week we chat and explore ancient Mesoamerican spirituality. We discuss soul retrieval, animal spirits and shapeshifting, plus more! Erika is the author of many amazing books! You can find her work at the following links... https://www.realizeyourbliss.com/ https://www.realizeyourbliss.com/books/ htt…

Part one of our interview with Erika Buenaflor. Today we start off with a conversation around curanderismo, what it is, who can be a curandera or a curandero, as well as exploring personal stories from Erika's journey. Erika is the author of many amazing books! You can find her work at the following links... https://www.realizeyourbliss.com/ https:…

Let's expand our use of some common plants that grow around us, for use in magic! Seriously, we have so many plant buds who are happy to help us in spell work, dream work, cleansing and more... and they're growing right out your front door! No need to order that exotic root from Etsy, dig some dandelion! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaicho…

This week we explore the other side of the table, and give tips on how to get the most out of a reading with a reader. How do you form a question and what do you need to prepare for? We discuss this and more in the last episode of our tarot series. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://b…

What's a "tableside manner"? We explore that and more in this continuing episode about being a tarot professional. How do we hold space for our clients? What are some things to consider as we open space to facilitate a reading? We discuss all the ins and outs. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com…

Today we chat again with Thea Wirsching and about her tarot project come to life: The American Renaissance Taort deck. "The American Renaissance Tarot is a traditional 78-card Tarot deck written by Thea Wirsching and illustrated by Celeste Pille. The project pays homage to America’s most talented writers and the iconic figures who inspired them in …

What is Evolutionary Astrology and how does it differ from other forms of astrology? Today we explore this and more with astrology pro Thea Wirsching, aka: The Pluto Babe. You can find more about Thea, at the following links: http://theplutobabe.com/ http://theplutobabe.com/thea-wirsching-1 http://theplutobabe.com/services Britton can be found on I…

What does it take to go pro? We discuss our personal experiences on going pro as a tarot reader. We explore when we took the leap to go pro, and how we developed our skills as a reader for clients. Join us! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be…

Curious about Welsh folk magic and history? Today we explore it all with Mhara Starling! We learn history, some cool words and little tidbits of magic. Mhara was so fun to talk to and we learned a lot about Welsh magic and culture. https://twitter.com/mharastarling https://www.instagram.com/mhara_starling Check out her book on Welsh Witchcraft, her…

This episode is launching a four part series on the ins and outs of tarot. This week we chat about how to best learn the tarot as a system of divination for your practice. We cover the basics as well as our personal experiences in learning the 78 cards of the tarot. We also make lots of recommendations for resources! Joins us and we explore each su…

This week we chat about the ins and outs of candle magic. How do we execute our spells correctly? How do we avoid creating a pipe bomb of a candle? What's the appropriate amount of oils and herbs to add to a spell candle? Come find out! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbota…

This week we continue our conversation with the wonderful Lilith Dorsey, on all things voodoo. What is voodoo, and what is the structure of this initiatic tradition? We learn a lot in this episode! https://lilithdorsey.com/about https://lilithdorsey.com/pop-occulture-show https://lilithdorsey.com/#/lilithdorseybooks/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/v…

This week we chat with anthropologist, filmmaker, author Lilith Dorsey! To read more about who Lilith is, click here. In this conversation we talk about modern witchcraft and folk magic, and where the lines of cultural appropriation and misappropriation lie. We learn a lot in this episode! https://lilithdorsey.com/about https://lilithdorsey.com/pop…

Hex the patriarchy! This week we chat about utilizing witchcraft to dismantle oppression. What does this look like in our communities, and how can we best approach it? Do we always need to result to hexing? We look at ways and methods to support our community through witchcraft for the revolution. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and…

We chat haunted hot springs and cleaning our tarot decks before we launch into the third installment of our Traveling Witch series! In this last of our series, we talk about traveling spells and how to execute them. Money, open roads and more! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodm…

Part 2 of our traveling witch series. This week we discuss spirits and deities of travel, how to work with them and carry them with us. We touch on plant allies and that trickster spirit coyote, as well as ancestors. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cr…

This week starts our three-part series on traveling as a witch. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of travel if you're a witch who means business. In this episode, we explore driving, flying and how to prepare and pack for our adventures as witches. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + http…

Hold on to your butts, this is part two of our interview with Peter Michael Bauer. In this episode, we explore what cultural misappropriation looks like and how we can avoid it and better understand it. We dive into dismantling civilization, appropriating our own cultures, and living on stolen land -- as witches and spiritual practitioners. Find Pe…

Buckle up! This week we chat with the one and only Peter Michael Bauer author of Rewild or Die. In this conversation, we explore what it looks like to rewild within our spiritual practices and in the real world. How can we apply this in practical ways? How can we show up for the land and our communities? How do we move out of self-serving attitudes…

This week we chat about tools of the craft. What do we have and what do we really need in our practice. Britton and J share the tools they regularly use within their practice. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_woo…

This week we chat about how to craft your own spell. How do we draw on inspiration from others? Do we use spells we find on the internet? How do we craft a good spell? Find out by listening! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instag…

Join us this week as we discuss the in's and out's of money magic. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can order his book, American Brujeria here. Please consider supporting this podcast by becomi…

More discussion on boundaries. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can order his book, American Brujeria here. Please consider supporting this podcast by becoming a premium listener over at the Co…

Let's talk boundaries. Where should we have them, and where should we not? We chat social media, covens and more. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can order his book, American Brujeria here. Pl…

Gatekeeping, is it good or bad? It might not be as black and white as we think. J and Britton discuss the in's and out's of their experiences with gatekeeping. Join us! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch…

Happy Holidays! (Britton isn't here for this episode) This week we're joined by J and Cory Hutcheson of New World Witchery and have a conversation about all things Yuletide season. His latest book is titled New World Witchery -- also the title of his podcast. Cory is an expert in folk magic practices of North America, and talks extensively about th…

This week we chat with the Conjure Cleaner and learn more about his work and who he is! We also explore what's going on with the hot take culture right now on the socials. What's going on with scapegoating folks? We discuss forms of gatekeeping, the pros and cons of it. Also, the age old issue of scammers! The Conjure Cleaner gets real with us toda…

This week we chat the in's and out's of building a working altar, how to set them up and spatial considerations. Give it a listen! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found on Instagram @oregon_wood_witch and you can order his book, American …

This week we chat our favorite books and make some recommendations. Be sure to listen with a pen and notebook so you can take notes on our favorite books. We speak from the perspective of both being readers of occult books and being authors. What about "fluffy" books? We love the fluff. Also, how many "and whatnot's" from Britton can you count thro…

This week we continue our conversation about witchcraft and mental health. We discuss the community and methods of healing trauma, what seems legit and what doesn't. Will crystals and yoni steaming heal your trauma? Do your thoughts create your reality? How does that look if you're a person with anxiety or intrusive thoughts? We explore the danger …

Today we get vulnerable and discuss our journey through mental health and witchcraft. ADHD, bipolar 2, anxiety and depression. To medicate or not to medicate? Does it make you less spiritual? What role does the self-help community play in the witchcraft community? Give it a listen! This is part one of a two-part series. Britton can be found on Inst…

Today J and Britton dive into their personal stories of growing up witchy! Before we begin though we briefly touch on algorithm books. Then we dive into our personal stories of how we grew up witchy, and where we found the magic in the mundane. Star Wars, Disney, Lord of the Rings, and psychedelic baby bears? We explore it all. Britton can be found…

This week we chat about the state of occult publishing, wokeness, old books vs. new books and more. Should we cancel whole publishers or books? What do we do when someone tells us not to read a particular book? What do we do with bad books? Find out in the episode! Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichone…

It's spooky season! This week we chat with Zee of Ghosts-n-Heauxs to talk the Top Hat Man. Who is he? We get a glimpse into her unique paranormal investigation skills, automatic drawing and much more. You can listen to the Ghosts-n-Heauxs podcast wherever you stream podcasts. And follow them on their following platforms. https://www.instagram.com/g…

This week we chat about working with the ancestors. We share our personal experiences, offer book suggestions and share advice and skills we've learned along the way of working with our beloved dead. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross can be found …

Who is Bigfoot and where do they come from? We explore all things Bigfoot with Terri Cook, who does Bigfoot cohabitation experiences. We discuss UFO's as well as ways to interact with Bigfoot in their territory. Britton can be found on Instagram @archaichoney and on the web at http://archaichoney.com + https://bloodmoonbotanica.com/ J Allen Cross c…