Come spill the tea and read some leaves to filth with Season of the Witch’s host Rowan Oaken. Join in every other week to delve into spells, lore, correspondences, and some of the more problematic complexities of living as a modern witch, crafting everyday magick. Be part of the discussion and join the online coven with Rowan over on: Instagram - @SotWwithRowan Facebook - @SotWwithrowan Email - seasofthewitchpodcast@gmail.com And catch up with Tess over on Instagram @theobscurawitch
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Welcome to Ouija Boards and Midnight Margs! Where a spirit board conversation, sparked our spiritual evolution. Hosted by two misfits and long-time best friends, join us weekly as we explore a world where there is much more than meets the eye. But first, pour yourself a drink, get cozy and let's cheers to a witchin' good time. JOIN OUR COVEN Instagram: @ouijaboardsandmidnightmargs TikTok: @ouijaboardsmidnightmargs Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ouija-margs-pod/ ...
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken, where we're getting real about healing the inner teen. After a brief hiatus due to personal loss I’m back, and it feels fitting to dive into something personal! This episode isn't just about looking back at our teenage selves with a mix of nostalgia and cringe; it's about under…
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What's in the Woods? – A Mourning Brew Finale
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Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! This episode is brought to you by *Hot Aliens.* In a quintessential Mourning Brew, we're coming at you unhinged and unedited to swap spine tingling tales of mysterious disappearances in our National Parks and the creepiest camping trips. What IS in the woods? CHEERS! --- Season 6 Housekeeping! We will be back on our traditi…
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Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! Today, Shayle is joined by the one and only Kendra Ruth to chat all things astro-herbalism! This conversation was an absolute delight and could have gone on for hours (Part 2 coming in Season 6!!). We're so excited to bring Kendra's energy and insights to your ears and we hope you love her as much as we do. MORE KENDRA:Foll…
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Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! Today we're taking you down the reddit-hole with some of the internet's favorite abduction stories. Close the windows and grab something cozy, it's gonna get weird. CHEERS, witches! PS – don't forget to join the Book Coven and the Weekly Working Coven on Instagram so you don't lose a drop of OBMM magic when this season goes…
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Happy Sunday, ouija bbs! Today we're bringing you a big, steaming cup of nourishing herbal goodness. Listen as Shayle takes us through her favorite herbs for grounding and shares some of her tips for utilizing them in your practice. We hope this episode inspires you to take an additional 10 minutes of action today. Call your representatives and dem…
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2024 by the Stars with Moon Mama Gena
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You've been so patient, Ouija bbs, and the time is finally here! Enjoy our annual forecast of the year ahead with Moon Mama Gena. Our tips for getting the most out of this episode? Have your birth chart and a notebook and pen handy so you can mark the major transits and where they may have an additional impact on you and energy around you. As alway…
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The Curse of Lizzie Borden with When Walls Can Talk
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Happy New Year Ouija bbs!! We hope you had a nourishing Yuletide. :) We're back today with one of your old favorite pals - Jeremy from When Walls Can Talk: The Podcast - to unravel the paranormal mysteries still lingering around this iconic and tragic story. Be sure to pop over to Instagram when you finish listening to tell us your thoughts! Cheers…
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A Witches Guide to Surviving the Holidays - S3, Ep5.
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Welcome to our next episode looking at ways to protect yourself over the holiday period. Episode Dedication: HighlySensitiveSoulPodcast If you'd like to show your love and leave a review, please head over to Apple Podcasts and share your thoughts. It helps the show immensely. Enforced Fun: The Holiday Struggle Now, onto the topic of enforced fun. E…
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Hey Ouija bbs! Today we’re hiking deep into the canyons of Arizona for a spine tingling tale of love and loss. This episode talks about murder and the death of children so if that is not something you are comfortable listening to right now, please take care of your brain and skip this one. We’re going to take a 2 week break for the holidays and can…
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Episode Dedication: A shoutout to Apple podcast reviewer “Mr. Fullbottom.” Episode Highlights: Historical Roots in Hinduism and Vedic Traditions: Exploration of mindfulness or "attentive awareness" in early Hindu scriptures. Discussion on Hinduism's evolution over 4,000 years and its religious traditions in Vedic writings. Introduction of concepts …
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Happy Sunday, witches! Today's episode has everything you could possibly want – unhinged OBMM madness, cryptids, MadLibs and the comedic stylings of one Mr. Rowan Oaken. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did making it. CHEERS! Listen to the latest episodes of Season of the Witch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MlJIxryFpZT1e4ZmK7atcA…
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Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! Today's episode brings you some of that unhinged chaos demon magic you love so much as we explore the haunting tale of the Hatchet Lady of Red Rocks. Listen in as Shayle gives us a history of the park and the spectral force who still calls it home. Then, check back in with us on Instagram to get this week's working and to k…
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Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! | *Trigger Warning* Today we're sharing the story of Leah Smock, the last accused American witch to be burned alive. If this is not something you can handle today, please take this perwitchin' slip to take care of your brain first and always. – While Leah's story is heavy and has hard moments, it's also an incredible tale o…
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Midnight Society Special - Straw-Man [Part 2]
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Join me Rowan in the next installment of Straw-Man, where our stranded protagonist, Amir, finds himself in the home of Mr. Harvey Blackwater, the town's mayor, whose fatherly warmth masks an unsettling secret in the muffled cries upstairs.Meet our newest character, the enigmatic Ethan, a bohemian rebel with a charming smile, who is committed to dis…
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Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! We are SO EXCITED to bring you this gorgeous conversation with Carla from "A Venerated Death." A Venerated Death provides a variety of services and goods to help guide you through life’s most sacred transition. Whether you're looking to learn more about end-of-life planning, developing wishes for care, and filling out advan…
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Hellooo a big sassy to our first-ever Cauldron of Candor (COC) episode on Season of the Witch. We kick off with a heartfelt letter from Lost in Limbo, who's found themselves in a tangle with their fiancé after they moved to a small town away from family and friends. With a cauldron full of witchy wisdom to share, I will be exploring how to turn tho…
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This episode is sponsored by Thinning of the Veil Apothecary. http://www.thinningoftheveilapothecary.com/Happy Sunday witches! Join us today in north London to take a stroll down Swain's Lane as we explore the eerie legend of the Highgate Vampire. This story has everything – a violent spirit, dark magic rituals, dueling magicians, and a host of une…
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Straw-Man: A Midnight Society Special [Part 1]
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The Midnight Society Specials are back!! This time with episodic story-telling... Oooh how contemporary. For this spooky season I am sticking with the annual tradition of telling ghost stories with the new and original tale 'Straw-Man'. This story unveils the eerie adventure of Amir who, in a bid to secure essential funding for his flagging researc…
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Fear, Epigenetics and the Occult: A Samhain look at why we get scared - S3, Ep3.
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Dive into a spine-chilling exploration of fear with me in this week’s episode of Season of the Witch - but not too deep, open water is gross. Journey through the evolutionary roots of fear, its epigenetic inheritance, and how our bodies react to it. Discover how media magnifies fear, the historical whirlwinds of mass hysteria, and the unique ways t…
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We’re BACK, witches! Season five is bringing you so many fun new goodies so make sure you’re following us on Instagram @ouijaboardsandmidnightmargs to stay up to date on the latest coven happenings! Today we’re kicking off with a fun and cozy conversation about familiars and how they became connected to the witch. We have such an interesting, spook…
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Vision Quests and Transformational Trails: self discovery and rites of passage - S3, Ep2
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Hello my sassy witches and a warm welcome back to another episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken. This week, we voyage into rites of passage and transformational journeys, shedding light on transitions, trauma and much more. Unseen Transitions: I delve into the unnoticed transitions of life, painting a contrast with celebrated milestones l…
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Greetings to all mystical minds, it's your favourite sassy host, Rowan from Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken! I’m here with some news; brace yourselves for the unveiling of COC!! Yes, the Cauldron of Candor - a bewitching podcast series that will simmer alongside our regular brew. This new concoction promises to serve you the richest blend of h…
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Mourning Brew: Stirring Up Grief with a Spoonful of Witchy Wit - S3,EP1.
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Join me Rowan Oaken, the Bob Ross of Hocus Pocus, in this week’s episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken.Here's a cauldron full of what we have brewing in this episode: Unveiling the Unseen: Catching up on where the show’s been, Tess’s new adventures, and a sneak peek into Rowan’s mystical yet mundane life. The Veil of Grief: As Samhain app…
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Cozy Chats & Kitchen Magick - ft. Madeleine from Sister Yarrow
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(SAFETY DISCLAIMER - don’t put flour on a fire. It will combust and make things worse. And remember to do your googling before you take advice from us 😅). ——— Can you believe it, witches?! Our Season 4 Finale is here! Today we're joined by the delightful Madeleine from Sister Yarrow (formerly Paragon & Bone) for a cozy conversation about all things…
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Mourning Brew: Treading Deeper Into Mammoth Cave
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Gooooood Mourning Brew, witches! We had so much fun in our last episode with Maria and Jessica from You're Creeping Me Out – that we decided we just weren't quite ready to leave Kentucky! We're going deep into Mammoth Cave today to talk about some of the most famous spirits rumored to still haunt the miles and miles of caverns. We definently recomm…
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The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter - with You’re Creeping Me Out Podcast
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Happy Sunday, witches! We're coming to you with an extra special collaboration with the lovely minds behind You're Creeping Me Out, the podcast. Maria and Jessica join us to break down the infamous Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter and the mystery of the Kentucky Goblins. That's right, witches! We're talking aliens!! Pour yourself a drink and settle in,…
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Breathing the Violet Flame: Dragon Magick with Meghan McSweeney
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Hey, witches! We're back with a *fireball* of an episode for you. Today we're taking a deep dive into all things Dragon Magick with the incomparable Dr. Witch herself, Meghan McSweeney. Meghan has been a part of the magickal & spiritual community for over 15 years. She has trained in multiple modalities including Reiki, Vibrational Therapy, IET, an…
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2023 by the Stars - with Moon Mama Gena
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Happy Chariot Year, witches! We're back with your favorite astrologer - Moon Mama Gena for a bird's eye view of the astrology of 2023. We talking transits, eclipses, retrogrades and everything you need to know about what's happening in the stars above us in the year to come. And don't forget to give Gena some love! Check out her website, book a rea…
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The Journey Through The Dark - with Mourning Light Divination
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Welcome, sweet coven! We are so excited to bring you today's conversation with Hannah Haddadi of Mourning Light Divination. Hannah is a Persian Death Witch who specializes in intuitive readings, death and rebirth ceremonies, metaphorical funerals, spiritual coaching, grief support and mediumship. She is returning from Season 3 to talk about what we…
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Your Story is Within You - with Connor Padilla
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We're baaaack, witches! And we could not be more excited to bring you today's conversation with the bard himself – the delightful, incomparable, Connor Padilla. Connor joins us to talk about what lies on the other side of fear, owning all the messy, human parts of you, and gives our listeners his Perwitchin' Slips for the New Year. Truly a balm for…
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Hello, sweet coven. We're coming to you today with an important year end update. Recently, we've been made aware of abuse allegations against the recent guest on our episode, The Author and the Oracle with Quinn Caslan, and in the interest of full transparency and public accountability we've recorded our response, as well as our personal commitment…
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Unhinged & Unedited: A Yuletide Mourning Brew
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Happy Sunday, WITCHES! We're back with a steaming cup of Mourning Brew to get you feeling festive this holiday season. Enjoy an unhinged AND unedited discussion of unique Yuletide traditions from around the globe, as well as some of our favorites from back home. Get cozy, settle in, and CHEERS! RANDO SHOW NOTE MENTIONS: Shayle's Tattoo Artist: @sky…
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The Author & The Oracle - with Quinn Caslan
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: PLEASE READ BEFORE LISTENING! Start here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LfhKSfkkeLVzibzLawKQl?si=S1yMZqiKQ9OasnC3FYr2dw We're coming to you today with an important year end update. Recently, we've been made aware of abuse allegations against the recent guest on our episode, The Author and the Oracle with Quinn Caslan, and in t…
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A Wail of a Tale: Banshees, Sirens & Mermaids
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Happy Sunday, witches! Today we’re taking a deep dive on the mythology surrounding banshees, sirens, and mermaids. Let this episode lure you in with stories of the ancient art of Keening, a little Greek history lesson, and the prevalence of mermaid myths across cultures. But first, pour yourself a drink and get cozy. It's going to be a witchin' goo…
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Come join the discussion this week where we differentiate the concepts of Karma and the Threefold Law which often get confused within the craft. Here we will be questioning the negative binarism of good and bad acts, pondering whether it is possible to pay off karmic debt and spilling all tea whilst reading the Wiccan Rede to filth. To continue the…
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When Folklore And Reality Collide - with LaTina Lucero
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Happy Sunday, witches! We are so excited for you to meet today's guest. LaTina Lucero is an illustrator and aspiring writer who is currently working on a children's horror anthology. Her work pays homage to the genre with a touch of humor. Both dark and bubbly, creepy and humorous, LaTina balances contrasting ideas to make unique designs and ways o…
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Join is in a new journey through what is the raw and unfiltered Season of the Witch - yes there was editing in previous episodes believe it or not! In this week's episode we talk about our return to the podcast and why there has been such a long summer hiatus. Despite being a recap and roundup episode we still find time talk about Samhain and the h…
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Happy Sunday, witches! Today, we're diving deep into vampire lore as we chat about the Casquette Girls of New Orleans. Join us as we discuss the history of the Ursuline Convent including the eerie rumors surrounding it and the mysterious women inside. Plus, what are the vampires of NOLA up to these days? Which vampire do we love the most? An excess…
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“Use What You’ve Got” - Modern Mediumship with Sterling Moon
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Welcome back and Blessed Samhain, Witches! We've missed you all so much and are so thrilled to be back in podcast land. We're kicking off Season 4 with a return from the incomparable, Sterling Moon. Sterling is a tarot reader, ghost whisperer, animal communicator, medium, folk magician and author. We've had the immense privilege of learning from he…
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Guess who, witches?! WE MISS YOU! So we thought it would be fun to stoke a little autumn millennial nostalgia with a game of Halloween Tag! Grab yourself a drink and join us as we answer 30 spooky themed questions about everyone's favorite holiday, Summerween! And don't miss the launch of SEASON FOUR on October 31, 2022. We have SUCH a good season …
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A summer’s Forage (part 2) Borage, St. John’s Wort, Mugwort and Yarrow - S2, Ep.6
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We’re back to talk witchy herbs in the second part of our foraging series, and this time we’re chatting about Borage, St. John’s Wort, Mugwort and Yarrow - all the sexy midsummer plants. Find out which ones are good for the SADs and which will make you trip balls in your dreams.For the first ten minutes of the episode, we have a little dive into th…
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Boundaries, Binding, Toxicity and Gatekeeping - S2, Ep.5
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Thank you all for waiting for this next episode - IT'S HERE! Join us this week as we spill the tea on common issues in online and offline witchcraft communities. In this episode, we will be explaining some of the common boundary-setting practices we have used before and how we deal with situations that have required binding. In addition to that, we…
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Beltane Foraging (part 1): comfrey, lilac, sweet woodruff, watermint & wild garlic - s2, Ep4.
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Come forage with us in the first episode of our wild and witchy foraging series. This week we’ll be running through some of the plants growing near us, and what their magickal and mundane properties are; these include comfrey, lilac, sweet woodruff, watermint, wild garlic and more. Rowan also learns that sassafras is a real thing, North American li…
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Where has the time gone, witches?! We have reached the end of another season full of spooky stories, incredible guests and best friendship. Thank you so much for coming along on this ride with us. We are already brewing up fun ways to stay in touch this summer and a better-than-ever Season 4 this fall. Enjoy this game of Creepy Questions and tell u…
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Literary Book Coven - The Last Chapter with Joy Harjo
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Hey witchy readers!! We have reached the final chapter of this specialty series for this season. I’m so grateful for your listens and support and I hope you’ve loved the writers we’ve celebrated! Today we are experiencing the works of poet laureate, Joy Harjo. Harjo is a Muscogee Nation writer, songstress and playwright. Her work is deeply influenc…
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Beginner Witches, learn from our Mistakes - S2, Ep 3.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken and Tess Lauren. This week we are spilling all the tea on starting out in the craft, yes, you get to hear our embarrassing stories and list of things we wish we’d known when we began our witchling paths.This week, Rowan will be explaining why you need to put all that begin…
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Sacred Death with Mourning Light Divination
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Hey witchy babes! We're back with an incredible episode featuring Hannah from Mourning Light Divination to talk all about sacred death. Hannah is a Persian Death Witch who specializes in intuitive readings, death and rebirth ceremonies, metaphorical funerals, spiritual coaching, grief support and mediumship. This was such a gorgeous and soul fillin…
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Herb Corner with TOVA - Psychic Herbalism
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Happy Sunday, plant witches!! Today our lovely cohost Thinning of the Veil Apothecary is teaching us all about Psychic Herbs! What are psychic herbs you ask? Nice try! You're gonna have to listen to the episode! :) Shayle teaches us about deepening our relationship with herbs, divination and ourselves in this "soothing as a cup of overnight infusio…
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Happy Sunday, witches! We're back with a new Lit Witch Book Coven featuring the life and work of Wise Woman, Maria Sabina. We talk about the sacred ritual of medicinal mushrooms, finding your genius, and healing yourself. MORE MARIA SABINA (sources) https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/maria-sabina-one-of-mexicos-greatest-poets https://th…
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The Ripple Effect - ft. Leanne from Metal + Dust
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Happy Sunday, witches! We are thrilled to bring you this ultra soothing episode featuring the storytelling of Metal + Dust! Leanne Bradwick is a travelling narrative jewelry maker currently residing in Scotland. (#vanlife!) Her work is deeply interwoven in the stories and communities she visits and you're going to be simply obsessed with her outloo…
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