Becoming Witchy

Welcome to the Becoming Witchy Podcast, where we celebrate the magic in our everyday. In this episode, we dive deep into the mystical world of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, in honor of the new release, Tears of the Kingdom. Our special guest, Josh of Bramble & Brimstone, and I explore how Zelda has shaped our perception of magic and mystery from childhood and beyond. Together, we explore the divine lore and mythology, the captivating significance of the goddesses and triforce, the transcendent magic of the music, the ancient art of alchemy and potions, the mythical creatures that roam the land, and the mystical items and artifacts that have captured our hearts. So join us on a quest through the magic and enchantment of The Legend of Zelda. And the episode draw this week reminds us that our own adventure awaits!

 Zelda Music we love on Spotify:

Zelda and Chill

Breath of the Wild

Zelda Main theme

Zelda Mariachi Band

Song of Storms

Zelda's Lullaby

Fairy Fountain Song

Gerudo Valley

Bolero of Fire

Kokiri Forest

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We will be back with more episodes on the summer solstice!

Welcome to the Becoming Witchy Podcast, where we celebrate the magic of modern witchcraft. In this episode, we explore the ancient Celtic festival of Beltane, which marks the beginning of summer. We discuss how our ancestors may have celebrated this spring fire festival, and share some modern ways to honor Beltane in our daily lives. In our seasonal section, we delve into all the things blooming in the garden and ponder what to plant in our giant cauldron, let us know if you have suggestions! Our ritual for the week honors the traditional Beltane fire and invites you to commit to a year and a day of growth and abundance. And as always, we pull a tarot card and this week the card draw us towards rest, balance and rejuvenation. Join us as we embrace the energy of Beltane and all the magic of the season.

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Today we explore the magic of the days of the week! Each day has its own magical associations from colors, to plants, to tarot cards. From Monday to Sunday, we share these different magical associations for each day and discuss ways to tap into it to escape a mundane routine and create more magical everyday moments. Each day is full of magic, so tune into it!

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This is part 2 to our Magical Ingredients episode, where this time, we raid my apothecary cabinet! We talk about traditional and intuitive uses for several plants and herbs including: chamomile, mugwort, rosemary, toothache plant, and more! We discuss several ways to mix and use dried and fresh herbs in tinctures, teas, spell candles, vinegars, and oils. The rituals that work segment is one for planting the seeds of intention and helping them grow this spring. The episode draw is a welcome next step from last episode, that reminds us to take controlled action on the opportunities we’re offered.

On this episode we are talking all about magical ingredients. We take a deep dive into my magical ingredient drawer to see what things I have on hand to use in spells. Since I practice chaos magic, I tell a little story for each ingredient to let you know why its magical to me, and go over some of the traditional meanings for each one. We look into how the time of harvesting or collecting under a specific moon phase or planetary alignment can power up your ingredients and aid your spell intention. From lavender and mint to snake skins and cicada wings, we cover it all. The rituals that work segment is an invitation to create a magical flower or gem essence for spring. The card of this week is a welcome opportunity for manifestation coming out of last episodes stillness. 

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On this weeks episode we have a special guest! As a Valentine's day treat we have my other half, and the other half of Bramble & Brimstone. Josh and I talk about gardening, plants, rocks, art, contemplate what magic is, and just discuss life being unexpectedly married to a witch. 

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The Coven's Cottage

Hauswitch 

Bleu 3 by Miro 

This episode we are talking about cats! We share a little cat lore and talk about Egyptian cat goddesses Bastet and Sekhmet. We also cover a few ingredients that can be used when working with cat magic. Our ritual that works segment is a spell for dealing with and coping with the loss of a cat, the segment is a little longer than normal, but we talk about how emotion and intention often produce the most effective spells. Our episode draw is from the Wild Whiskers Oracle deck and has a message of stealthy action. 

The Little Book of Cat Magic: Spells, Charms & Tales by Deborah Blake

Hierophant and Hedge

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This episode we are talking about Imbolc. Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st, is the threshold between winter and spring. We discuss the joy of starting seeds, how animals have been used to divine the coming of new seasons, and ways you can celebrate today. As a threshold day it's a powerful time for divination, so in our Rituals That Work section we are using carromancy. In our Episode Draw this week we are using the Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden and the message is one of endings, transformation, and renewal. 

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Counter Magic cleaning products at Hauswitch 

On this episode we talk all about new year magic. We talk about the 2023 tarot card of the year, The Chariot, and the magic of planners for setting new year intentions. I talk about creating boundaries as a new year theme and talk about some practical and magical ways to set your own and how helpful it can be to create space for growth. The rituals that work segment is a tarot spread to give you insights and energy readings for each month of the year and details how to find your personal 2023 card of the year. In the episode draw segment we work with the Wild Whiskers Oracle deck. 

Listen to our episode on spell crafting for a boundary spell to help you clear negative energy, Spell Crafting: What is a spell and how to make it your own. 

To find your tarot card of the year check out our January blog post

Wild Whiskers Oracle

Many Moons Planner by Sarah Faith Gottesdiener 

Tarot for Your Self: A Workbook for Personal Transformation by Mary K. Greer