Join Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles in discussions on magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. Leandra Witchwood is a Modern Witch and small business owner based in South-Central, PA. She founded the Magick Kitchen Blog, which has now evolved into The Magick Kitchen Podcast, co-hosted with Elyse Welles of Seeking Numina. As an esteemed author, she has written four transformative books on Witchcraft and s ...
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In the Eclectic Hedge Witch podcast, I'll be talking about everything from my favorite witchy books, crystals, herbs and more. If you have would like to reach out or have any suggestions, you can email me at: eclectichedge@gmail.com
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Tune in every Thursday an episode from The Human Design Hedge Witch (Heather Mann) on all things Human Design, Evolutionary Astrology, witchcraft, magic, creative business, witchy travel & much more. Follow Heather on Instagram here @thehumandesignhedgewitch.
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Heathen and the Hedge is a podcast about marriage, magic and beyond! Our hosts consist of married couple Shay, Chance and their friend Mariam who will be covering topics of the magical, mundane and macabre. We talk about current topics, our beliefs, life experiences, and world views both optimistic and otherwise. This trio offers mind bending thoughts, and dark humor to the core of the their witty banter and entertaining discussions. With comedy and satirical humor, this podcast is filled wi ...
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S7E3 - Slavic Witchcraft with Madame Pamita
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Madame Pamita joins Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen to discuss Ukrainian witchcraft, its similarities across the Baltic and Balkan states, and how today, during the Ukraine War, folk practices are stronger than ever. Madame Pamita is the author of Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, coauthor of The Witch's Sun Sign Series: Cancer Witch with Ivo…
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S7E2 - Finding Ancestral Veneration Practices that Work for You ft. Ben Stimpson
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Elyse and Leandra are joined this week by Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers, an incredible book (perhaps the definitive one) on ancestor work. The veil is thin at Beltaine, as it is Samhain in the southern hemisphere, so May is a great time to joyfully connect to your ancestors. If you've been wanting to connect, this is the time to reach …
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S7E1 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Plant Allies
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Elyse & Leandra invite you to join us at the kitchen witch's hearth, a new seasonal series where we share tips for the kitchen witch. We kick off season seven with Plant Allies, perfect for spring: how to meet them, and how to incorporate them into cooking and other kitchen witchery. FREE GIFT from Elyse: Full color Energy Protection Workbook! seek…
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S6E13 - Growing Up with the Land Spirits: Obeah & Multicultural Magic with Emma Kathryn
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We're joined in the Magick Kitchen this week with Emma Kathryn, author of "Season Songs" and "Witch Life", talking about the way land spirits and folk practices can ground us in ourselves, especially when we come from a multicultural background. Emma talks with Leandra and Elyse all about her time growing up playing in the wilds, and the way that i…
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S6E12 - Get the Most Out of Aries Season with Diotima Mantinea
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We're talking Aries season and how all of us, no matter how much we've got in our chart, can harness the power of Aries season and make the most of the bustle of Spring. Diotima Mantinea has over 50 years of astrology experience, and is the recent co-author of Aries Witch, part of the Witch's Sun Sign series. Connect with her at uraniaswell.com Acc…
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S6E11 - Understanding Astrology & the Importance of Community with Ivo Dominguez, Jr
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Pull up a chair in the Magick Kitchen as we sit down with Ivo Dominguez, Jr. With over 45 years in the Craft, Ivo shares stories and perspectives of the trends and changes over his life. He explores the astrological impact and explanations of the ebb and flow of so many topics: the solitary vs. initiatory approaches to magick, community ritual and …
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S6E10 - Hex Your Ex: Revenge Spells & Breakup Magic
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This time in the Magick Kitchen we're thinking on the challenges of baneful magic when it comes to matters of the heart. We're looking at every angle so you can know the right decision to make when it comes to using magic after a breakup to empower you forward on your path. This is part 2 on a Valentine's Day series on love magick, following part 1…
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"Go erotic, not erratic!" This month in the Magick Kitchen we're discussing love magick and all the complicated angles of it -- self love, s** magic, and more. This first episode we talk through all the angles of what love means and how to use that energy for your magic and to grow your spiritual practice. And join us for part 2, where we help you …
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S6E8 - Animism and Witchcraft with Author Nathan M. Hall
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Join Elyse & Leandra as they welcome Nathan M. Hall, Elyse's fellow columnist at the Wild Hunt and debut author of "Path of the Moonlit Hedge: Animistic Witchcraft". We're discussing animism, from the commodification of herbalism, to the partnership-based power dynamic of spirit work, to mushroom magic and the psychedelic revolution of today, to, o…
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S6E7 - Creativity & Magick with Astrea Taylor
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In this episode, sit down in the Magick Kitchen with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Astrea Taylor, author of "Inspiring Creativity Through Magick: How to Ritualize Your Art & Attract the Creative Spirit". We discuss the intersection of creativity and magick, and how as witches we can harness creative energy regardless of talent or audience. An ecl…
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Beyond Activation episode one: Hey Healer, it's Not About You
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Helllo your gorgeous things! Welcome to the first episode of Beyond Activation, and today we are getting into the juice right away with a channeled message for everyone who works in the healing field/ feels discouraged about their work in the healing field/ is scared to put themselves, their offers & services out there, in the healing field. It's n…
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S6E6 - Christmas with a Druid: Yuletide Tarot & Druidry with Kristoffer Hughes
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Have a seat in the Magick Kitchen this Christmas with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Kristoffer Hughes, creator of the Yuletide tarot and author of the Book of Druidry. Hear our personal tarot readings with the Yuletide tarot deck, and learn more about Druidry from the Chief Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales himself. Kristoffer is a Mount…
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S6E5.5 - BONUS Yuletide Episode: A Secret History of Christmas Baking with Linda Raedisch
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A Blessed Yule to all! A Secret History of Christmas Baking was such a delightful read, we had to fit this in as a bonus episode for the Yuletide season! This week in the Magick Kitchen we're sitting down with Linda Raedisch, a culinary historian and author. Learn more about Linda and buy her books, including her debut novel also released in 2023, …
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Huge Identity Shifts & Brutal Honesty - 100th Episode Girl Talk with Abby Valletta.
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Hi guys! Yes, it is my 100th episode celebration and what better way to celebrate than a catch up with friend of the podcast, the one and only Abby Valletta!Abby is the best, and has been on to chat with me a few times. She is a bodywork healer, legend and now...mum to be :DThe two of us have a casual chat about what Abby's been up to since she was…
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S6E5 - Bruja Curandera & Brujeria: Mexican Magic with Wendy Mata, Bruja
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Join Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen while we welcome Wendy Mata, a bruja (Mexican witch) and owner of Bruja Power Botanica. She discusses her cultural approach to magic, the true power of the energy we can send with our magic, and the ways we can connect to our culture through magic and witchcraft. Wendy is an author, generational bruja (w…
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Egyptian Past Life Explorations: Things I Have Learned from Myself, Clients & Friends
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Since I begun working with the akashic records (specifically to explore soul histories of myself and clients and friends) back in June; I have learned a lot of fascinating parts of history, as well as coming to see the various scars/impacts that past life experiences can leave on a Soul in their PRESENT life. Today I wanted to talk about a bunch of…
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S6E4 - The Empowerment of Hoodoo with expert Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani, author of "Conjuring the Calabash"
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This time in the Magick Kitchen, we're delving into Hoodoo with Priestess Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani. 8th Generation Witch, Egun Medium, and a Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality, Bomani introduces us to hoodoo as not just a spirituality, but a practice of empowerment. From sex magic to kitchen spells and beyond, our conversation…
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Updated & Expanded: Creative Reset for the End of 2023
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Well for the group of you who heard it, yesterday's episode published without my knowing before I had the chance to finish it and edit it properly soooo I decided to just record a whole new episode. Well. I am talking about: deep identity deaths and what it really means to let go to make space for newness - even when the newness is just an empty vo…
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S6E3 - Experiential Witchcraft, Mentorship & Building an Intuitive Practice ft. Jamie Della, author of "Box of Magick"
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Join Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen as we welcome Jamie Della, author of Box of Magick. We're discussing the role of mentorship and how it inspires a magical path, and how witchcraft is an experiential practice that guides us to form an intuitive practice. Learn more about Jamie at jamiedella.com and follow Jamie @jamiedellawrites on FB an…
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Your Non-Bro Guide to Discipline & Motivation as Devotion
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I promise there will be no talk of boring goal setting, peak performance, hot/cold exposure therapy, or investing-in-crypto-as-a-cure-all in this podcast. Instead, we will talk about: HOW I work with desire and identity instead of goal setting Identifying differences between: fears & intuition; stagnancy and burnout Connecting with the element of f…
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In this episode, we're going into the side of darker magic for Samhain and discussing the aspects of witchcraft and magical ingredients that might make the modern witch squeamish. Content warning: blood, menstrual blood, urine, bone magic, and discussions of using animal parts and spirits ethically in your magic. This episode is the final of three …
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Human Design Spleen Center: Top to Tail Deconditioning Experiment Part Six
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Hello!!! This week we continue a nine part series that will explore the conditioning and deconditioning tips for each of the nine energy centres of Human Design. Today is all about the spleen centre: get an overview of the centre, what conditioning and the not-self looks like, tips for deconditioning this centre, and more. Instagram @thehumandesign…
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S6E1 - Witch Wars: Competition vs. Collaboration in the Spiritual Community
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This episode dives into witch wars, the complicated and frustrating side effect of the witch wound. The patriarchy tries to pit witches against each other, but Elyse and Leandra are here to explore how we can lift each other up and collaborate instead of compete in the witchcraft and paganism community. This episode is the second in three episodes …
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Human Design Heart/Ego/Willpower Center: Top to Tail Deconditioning Experiment Part Five
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Hello!!! This week we continue a nine part series that will (over 9 weeks) explore the conditioning and deconditioning tips for each of the nine energy centres of Human Design. Today is all about the ego/Willpower/heart centre: get an overview of the centre, what conditioning and the not-self looks like, tips for deconditioning this centre, and mor…
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Working With Eclipses for Magic & Spellcasting Purposes
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In 2021, I read a blog post that casually mentioned charging eclipse water just like you'd charge full or new moon water to use in spellwork. I was always told by my teachers and the astrology community that you should not mess with the energy of an eclipse!!!!! However, I did. This is a big episode devoted to the idea and concept and tips for usin…
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S5E13 FINALE - Healing the Witch Wound with Celeste Larsen
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Leandra and Elyse welcome Celeste Larsen, author of Healing the Witch Wound, to discuss the memory of the collective consciousness of Witch Trials and oppressive sexism to uncover how we can begin to heal our own witch wounds and find true empowerment on our spiritual paths. This episode kicks off our Samhain spooktacular: three themed episodes in …
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Taylor Swift and Taylor Kelce Human Design and Astrology Relationship Assessment
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EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE APPLIED HUMAN DESIGN PODCAST FAMILY! We are interrupting out Top to Tail Deconditioning Experiment because our girl has a new man, and whether this is a 2 month fling or one who is going to stick around for a while....we need to know all about their connection. This episode is just for fun as I could not find an official Tr…
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Human Design Identity/G Centre: Top to Tail Deconditioning Experiment Part Four
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Hello!!! This week we continue a nine part series that will (over 9 weeks) explore the conditioning and deconditioning tips for each of the nine energy centres of Human Design. Today is all about the Identity/G Centre: get an overview of the centre, what conditioning and the not-self looks like, tips for deconditioning this centre, and then get jou…
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S5E12 - Witchcraft in the Workplace
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In this episode, Leandra and Elyse discuss the covert ways you can use witchcraft in your mundane life to make your workplace more bearable! Get Leandra's Two Weeks Notice spell by signing up for the Broom Closet, our free community space: https://the-rebel-mystic.circle.so/c/the-broom-closet-free-space/ Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community f…
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Listen or visit @thehumandesignhedgewitch for details on how to enter this ridiculous giveaway competition x
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Human Design Throat Centre: Top to Tail Deconditioning Experiment Part Three
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Hello!!! This week we continue a nine part series that will (over 9 weeks) explore the conditioning and deconditioning tips for each of the nine energy centres of Human Design. Today is all about the Throat Centre: get an overview of the centre and then get journal prompts and even a suggested tarot/oracle card spread to do a little check in with t…
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Human Design Ajna Centre: Top to Tail Deconditioning Experiment Part Two
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Hello!!! This week we continue a nine part series that will (over 9 weeks) explore the conditioning and deconditioning tips for each of the nine energy centres of Human Design. Today is all about the Ajna Centre: get an overview of the centre and then get journal prompts and even a suggested tarot/oracle card spread to do a little check in with thi…
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S5E11 - Science and Spirituality: Crystals, Quantum Physics, & Healthy Skepticism with Nicholas Pearson
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In this episode, Elyse and Leandra are joined by author Nicholas Pearson, discussing entrainment, quantum physics, and more as he explains the scientific approaches we can apply to our use of crystals, flower essences, and expanding our magical practice as a whole. Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly …
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Human Design Head Centre: Top to Tail Deconditioning Experiment Part One
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This week, we are starting a new, nine part series that will (over 9 weeks) explore the conditioning and deconditioning tips for each of the nine energy centres of Human Design. Starting with the Head centre, get an overview of the centre and then get journal prompts and even a suggested tarot/oracle card spread to do a little check in with this ce…
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The Non-Sacral's Survival Guide (to Life)
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In this epsiode// The main differences between the energetic batteries of sacrals and non-sacrals; rest versus slowing down in a sacral world; finding nourishment in work, relationships, spiritual practice & more; the over-culture's conditioning of urgency and perfecting; non-sacral nervous system work; and more. THE LINKS: Heather's Services: www.…
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S5E10 - How Has Witchcraft Changed Your Life? Listener-Led Episode!
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In our first listener-led episode, Leandra and Elyse share responses from dozens of listeners on how witchcraft has changed your life. We are so grateful to all the contributors who submitted their thoughts! Thank you for sharing your amazing stories with us and our listeners. Tickets for Elyse's next workshop, Meeting Deity, are here. Join Elyse's…
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Welcome to season 2! We are starting off this season with the important topic of energy exchange! What happens when we allow someone to share in our energy? Where does our energy begin and how does it change and develop? Today we talk all about how energy affected us and development of awareness of energy and how it can beneficial and/or draining t…
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Witch Travel 101: Ley Lines, Earth Energy Centres, Astrocartography & Pilgrimage
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Well I am on the way back to Australia either for a short while or a long while, but today we are talking about travel. You have heard my travel stories, but what about witchy travel in general? To be specific, I am talking about some of my favourite topics within the concept of spiritual travel. What are ley lines and where did the idea come from?…
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Welcome to the end of season 1! We made 50 episodes and we are so thankful for every listener! Episode 50 we are tackling the popular topic of Aliens, AGAIN! Our government has just recently confirmed extraterrestrial life exists, what does this mean for our planet? Grab a seat and listen to us share our theories and plans for alien invasion! We al…
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Exploring (some of) the Esoteric Roots of Human Design: iChing, Tree of Life & More
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The iching, the Kabbalah, the chakra system, western astrology: we all know, and accept that Human Design comes from esoteric/magical roots. But what are the cultures/belief systems do these stem from? What does the iChing have to do with chicken bones? Learn more in this week's episode. This week on the new segment titled "fun facts with Heather",…
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S5E9 - Changing Paths: Christianity, Judaism, & Coming to Witchcraft with Author Yvonne Aburrow
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Join Elyse in an interview with author Yvonne Aburrow where they talk the ins and outs, and complications surrounding, coming to witchcraft and finding your own spiritual path within it. Yvonne has been a Pagan since 1985 and a Wiccan since 1991. They have an MA in Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities from Bath Spa University (UK), and moved t…
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Witch Travels Stories - Stonehenge, Avebury Stone Circles & The Basillica of Holy Blood
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Hi all! A witchy/travel adventure in England & Belgium. Also I am giving a little personal life update at the start re. my chronic illnesses sadly coming back with a vengence and what it means for me. Links: Follow along on Instagram: @relentlessalignment Join the Relentless Alignment Membership: www.heathermannhumandesign.com/bundle…
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Elyse & Leandra explore personal gnosis: what it is, where it's valid, and how to include it in your experiences of deity, magick, and the Craft. Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring. Join…
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Episode 49: Life Update | Welcome Mariam of Homeostasis Numerology
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We are coming with fresh new perspectives as our newest hedge host Mariam join us for talks about life, magic, and numerology! Get the skinny on how Mariam entered our lives and how she weaseled her way into being our podcast description writer! Today, we catch will catch you up on our lives since you last heard from us and set the tone for the pod…
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Venus Retrograde Prep Part Two: Aphrodite's Shadow
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Welcome to Part Two of a two part series on working with Venus Retrograde. Since retrogrades are times to shift our focus from the external manifestations of a planet/archetype to an internal focus; what better time than to explore the SHADOW side of Venus/Aphrodite? Explore: objectification of beauty & suffering under the male gaze, the fear of ag…
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Uranus in Astrology & Mythology: The Great Liberator
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Ah yes, another one of those meandering conversations where I talk about 10 different things and weave them all together (almost seamlessly). Uranus is associated with shock, chaos, rebellion in astrology - but why? And beyond that - what does shock, chaos and rebellion do for us? What is it's purpose and how can we work consciously with Uranus? Al…
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Elyse & Leandra investigate the difficult topic and historical precedence of animal harm in witchcraft. We look at how modern witchcraft has changed the relationship witches have with energy, and discuss moral consequences of animal harm in light of recent conversations on social media. We also look at the usage of animals in magick in potentially …
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Venus Retrograde in Leo Prep Work for Clearing Old Relationship Patterns, Nine Month Manifestation Periods & Giving Yourself TIME Rather Than Rush
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There are SO many rabbit holes and meandering conversations in this podcast but there is also SO much valuable information and insight so I make no apologies. I am talking about the current Venus Retrogrde shadow period, the Venus Retrograde that officially begins July 22nd - and most importantly, how you can work with this energy CONSCIOUSLY to sh…
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Goddess Asteroids In Astrology: Big Introduction
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What/who are the goddess asteroids? What richness can they add to an astrological practice (specifically a psychological practice?) how do you find goddess asteroids in your chart? how do you work with them? Instagram: @relentlessalignment join the Evolutionary Astrology Reader Training: www.heathermannhumandesign.com/2023astrologycourse…
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S5E6 - Symbolism & Folklore in Witchcraft
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This time in the Magick Kitchen, Leandra and Elyse dive into archetypes, symbolism, and their basis in folklore, and how to read those signs and incorporate them on your path. Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings,…
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