Conjuring Curiosities

Witchcraft can feel intimidating, and depending on the people around you, it may feel like it carries a stigma. Which is why this episode is for the closeted spell casters who want to start practising, but aren’t ready to do so out in the open. We’re here to tell you that however you do magic, you are valid! And while all the tools and ingredients you might find in a metaphysical store can be fun, you can conjure powerful spells without any of it. Tune in for tips on keeping your practice discrete, yet effective!

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This is our third and final chapter of Jack the Ripper, where we discuss the infamous letters and suspects that are commonly associated with this unsolved case. Did the murderer actually write one of the thousands of letters that were sent to the police during his reign of terror, or were all of them hoaxes? Was Jack a surgeon, a hairdresser, a butcher, or even part of the royal family? We’ll discuss all that and more final thoughts on this notorious event that kept Londoners on edge for years to come.

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SORCES

Casebook - Where was Bishopsgate police station?

Google Maps - Bishopsgate to Mitre Square

Whitechapel Jack - The Ripper Letters

The Jack the Ripper Tour - Jack the Ripper Letters

Casebook - Ripper Letters

Wikipedia - Dear Boss letter

Wikipedia - From Hell letter

History Extra - 5 theories about Jack the Ripper's identity

Jack the Ripper 1888 - OUR JACK THE RIPPER POLL RESULTS

Wikipedia - Jack the Ripper Suspects

Wikipedia - Thomas Neill Cream

Jack the Ripper 1888 - AARON KOSMINSKI

Wikipedia - Aaron Kosminski

Science - Does a new genetic analysis finally reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper?

Jack the Ripper 1888 - HAS DNA PROVED JACK THE RIPPER'S IDENTITY?

National Library of Medicine - Mitochondrial DNA in forensic use

Forensic Genetics Lab - Two Main Types Of Forensic DNA Tests

Penn State - Penn State team to triple size of forensic database of mitochondrial DNA

Wikipedia - Charles Allen Lechmere

The Jack the Ripper Tour - Walter Sickert

Wikipedia - Walter Sickert

Casebook - Prince Albert Victor

Casebook - Freemasonry and the Ripper

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Ever feel drained for no clear reason? Like your energy is quietly slipping away somewhere you can’t quite see? This week, Sabrina walks Clara through the concept of energy leaks, the subtle ways we lose emotional, mental, and spiritual energy in our everyday lives. We cover some tips and tricks for identifying the source and how to close the metaphorical valve, so your reserve stays as full as possible. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or just inexplicably tired, this might be where your energy went. Time to take it back!

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We’re back with part 2 of the most notorious Victorian serial killer, Jack the Ripper! In this episode, we discuss the final 2 canonical victims, focusing on who they were before their murders. Clara explains the media frenzy that this case stirred up, as well as the general paranoia in London at the time. To deal with their lack of control over the situation, citizens were writing letters to the police with a lot of “helpful” advice…including the Queen herself!

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SOURCES

Rumbelow, Donald. The Complete Jack the Ripper. New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1975.

Bad Women: The Ripper Retold (Season 1)

Casebook - Catherine Eddowes

Casebook - Thomas Conway

Wikipedia - Catherine Eddowes

Jack The Ripper Tour - Catherine Eddowes

Jack The Ripper Tour - Squibby Chased By The Mob

Wikipedia - Jack the Ripper

Wikipedia - Mary Jane Kelly

The Guardian - Jack the Ripper’s victims had to be whores. Anyone saying different risks a trolling

AETV - A Surprising New Theory About Jack the Ripper's Victims

All That’s Interesting - The Victims Of Jack The Ripper And Their Tragically Overlooked Stories

Wikipedia - Chapbook

Jack the Ripper 1888 - THE JACK THE RIPPER TIMELINE

Casebook - By Accident or Design? A Critical Analysis of the Murder of Catherine Eddowes

Jack the Ripper Tour - Queen Victoria As Sherlock Holmes

Casebook - Letter from Queen Victoria in "Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook"

Crimes Through Time - The Women of Whitechapel: Mary Jane Kelly 1888

Casebook - Inquest: Mary Jane Kelly

Casebook - THE MAN WHO SHIELDED JACK THE RIPPER: George Hutchinson & his statement – An analysis.

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Water is an incredibly powerful and versatile element, capable of the gentlest bath, yet also the roughest typhoons. This episode, Sabrina is bringing tips to help you harness that energy for your spellwork! Whether you need to amp up the chaos, release emotions, or cleanse, we have suggestions you can dive into!

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It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, we're finally covering one of the most notorious macabre aspects of the Victorian Era, Jack the Ripper. Clara is trying her best not to slip too deep into the rabbit-hole that is possibly the most famous serial killer of all time, but she may have finally bit off more than she can chew. With an identity so mysterious that even Sherlock Holmes would be stumped, there is an entire community of people that dedicate their lives to deducing who could have committed these horrific crimes. But sometimes lost in the salacious details is the identity of the victims, and how they may be mischaracterized. Journey back with us to 1888 to hear their stories, but make sure you hold your nose and watch your step!

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SOURCES

Rumbelow, Donald. The Complete Jack the Ripper. New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1975.

Bad Women: The Ripper Retold (Season 1)

Jack the Ripper Tour - Putting the Ripper into Context

BBC - How the stories of Jack the Ripper’s victims are finally being told

Jack the Ripper 1888 - FREDERICK CHARRINGTON

Wikipedia - Mary Ann Nichols

Jack the Ripper - WILLIAM NICHOLS

Jack the Ripper 1888 - ANNIE CHAPMAN - MURDERED 8TH SEPTEMBER 1888

Medium - Annie Chapman — Remembering the Victims of the Whitechapel Killer

Wikipedia - Annie Chapman

Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel - A Suspect In The Murder Of Annie Chapman

Jack the Ripper 1888 - ELIZABETH STRIDE - MURDERED 30TH SEPTEMBER 1888

Wikipedia - Elizabeth Stride

Crimes Through Time - The Women of Whitechapel: Elizabeth Stride 1888

Jack the Ripper Tour - East End Versus West End

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This episode, Sabrina talks about something she's wanted to address for a long time…the parts of spiritual glow ups that nobody puts on their vision board. It turns out, feeling lost is a period of spiritual crisis that many practicing witches cross on their path. Feeling wrong may just mean that things are going very right. Relationships shift, your priorities change, and the world you once felt comfortable in can start to feel like it no longer fits.We also discuss spiritual ego, and the dangers of bypassing real emotional work in favour of "love and light" thinking. If you’ve been hitting a wall in your shadow work, this might just reframe the way you think about what it means to grow.

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Why is a self-love spell different from a love spell aimed at someone else? When does manifestation cross into control? This week, we’re breaking down the difference between consensual and non-consensual magic, and what to consider when you are trying to find your personal balance of ethical spellwork. Sabrina explains what consent looks like in a magical context and why certain spells (especially those involving love, influence, or manipulation) are a hard no for her. However, she always leaves room to protect those that need it, in whatever way will work best. So set your circle, and state your boundaries. Magic works better that way!

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If you want to skip the ghost in the Victorian hair brooch update at the beginning, the main episode topic starts at 21:17

What if the only witness to your murder…was you? This week, we’re discussing the Greenbrier Ghost, the 1897 case where a murdered woman allegedly returned from the grave to tell everyone that her “accidental death” was far from an accident. You know when Sabrina has to warn Clara that she might start channeling from the spirit realm, it’s going to be a spooky episode! So light a candle and prepare to come face to face with a ghost on a mission!

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SOURCES:

True West Virginia Ghost Stories (By Jonathan Moore)

Greenbrier West Virginia ENews - Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue

Appalachian History - The Greenbrier Ghost

Tales of History and Imagination - The Greenbrier Ghost

Wikipedia - Greenbrier Ghost

Skeptoid - The Greenbrier Ghost

Find A Grave - Erasmus Stribbling “Edward” Shue

US Ghost Adventures - Did a Ghost Really Testify? the Truth Behind the Greenbrier Ghost Case

American Hauntings Ink - TESTIMONY FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE

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In modern day, mirrors are a means to do your makeup or check your outfit. But they have been feared, revered, covered, and cursed for centuries. So it’s no wonder that breaking one strikes momentary fear into the heart of many of us! This week, Sabrina takes Clara through the looking glass to explain the spiritual history of mirrors, from ancient divination practices and spirit portals to superstition, protection, and the dreaded seven years of bad luck. So light a candle. Clean the glass. And reflect on why breaking a mirror is in fact a good thing!

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