Mystic Mondays – Show Notes

Episode Title: The Witch – History, Fear, and Control

In this episode of Mystic Mondays, we journey into the shadowed history of one of humanity’s most enduring archetypes: the Witch.

From the ancient seeresses of Norse tradition to the midwives demonized in medieval Europe, the witch has been both healer and heretic, feared scapegoat and rebellious survivor. For centuries, her image has been used as a tool of control—to silence women, confiscate property, and channel society’s fears. Yet, despite attempts to burn, banish, and vilify her, the witch has endured.

Join us as we explore the witch’s evolution:

• 🌙 Ancient Roots: Healers, priestesses, and liminal guides in Mesopotamia, Greece, and Norse traditions.

• 🔥 The Church’s Reframing: How the Malleus Maleficarum weaponized fear and fueled witch hunts.

• ⚖️ Witch Hunts & Salem: Property, power, and social control hidden beneath hysteria.

• 🎬 Hollywood’s Caricature: The rise of the green-skinned crone and the demonization of feminine power.

• ✨ Reclaiming the Witch: How modern witches reclaim her as healer, rebel, and spiritual guide.

We’ll also take pauses for reflection and end with a guided meditation at the crossroads, meeting the witch not as a monster—but as a mirror of our own survival and power.

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The Lion’s Gate Portal (8/8) has roared open and poured celestial codes into our hearts, minds, and energy fields — but what now? In this soulful and reflective episode, Shannon guides you through the integration phase following the portal’s peak, helping you ground, embody, and activate the powerful downloads you received.

Whether you’re feeling emotionally raw, cosmically charged, or just unsure what to do with all that energy, this episode is your safe haven, your sacred pause, and your invitation to rise with clarity.

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The Lion’s Gate Portal is open—and it’s time to roar! In this radiant and soul-activating episode, we explore the powerful 8/8 energy alignment of the Sun in Leo, rising Sirius, and the Earth, creating a gateway of transformation, abundance, and cosmic activation.

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• What the Lion’s Gate Portal really is
• The spiritual significance of Sirius and Leo energy
• Signs and symptoms of energetic activation
• Ritual to harness this potent frequency
• A vivid description of what it means to walk through the Lion’s Gate

Whether you’re ready to manifest your wildest dreams, step into your soul’s purpose, or simply feel more lit-up and aligned, this episode is your invitation to remember who you are and shine like never before.

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In this mystical episode of Mystic Monday, we journey into the swirling energies of Mercury Retrograde — what it really means, why it's not a curse, and how to spiritually thrive during this potent cosmic cycle.

July’s retrograde moves from fiery Leo to watery Cancer, calling us to rethink our voice, review our emotional patterns, and reconnect with our inner truth.

Expect practical guidance, crystal allies, a magical ritual, and journal prompts to help you ground, reflect, and realign.

Mercury Retrograde Dates

• Start: July 17, 2025

• End: August 11, 2025

• Signs Affected: Leo → Cancer

Mercury Retrograde Dates

• Start: July 17, 2025

• End: August 11, 2025

• Signs Affected: Leo → Cancer

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The Sweet Power of the Strawberry Full Moon

🗓 Air Date:
June 9, 2025

🎧 Episode Summary:
In this week’s Mystic Monday, we bask under the glowing light of June’s Strawberry Full Moon—a lunar phase steeped in sweetness, emotional fullness, and spiritual ripening. Join the town named The Witch of Winchester as we explore the deeper meaning of this radiant Strawberry Full Moon, from its Indigenous roots and seasonal significance to its metaphysical symbolism and emotional impact.

This episode is a heart-led journey through lunar lore, cultural wisdom, and the energetic invitations of early summer. Learn how this moon connects with themes of abundance, love, gratitude, and soulful reflection—no rituals required, just presence, insight, and moonlight magic.

Whether you're new to the path or a seasoned practitioner, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to slow down, savor life, and soak in the beauty of this luminous turning point.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• The origin and folklore behind the “Strawberry Moon” name

• The spiritual and emotional themes of the June Full Moon

• How this moon connects with love, joy, and seasonal abundance

• Cultural and mythic connections to feminine energy and divine union

• How the Strawberry Moon fits into the greater Wheel of the Year

• Astrological insights and how they influence emotional energy

• Why joy, pleasure, and gratitude are sacred under this lunar light

🧙‍♀️ Mentioned In This Episode:

• Indigenous lunar naming traditions

• The link between the Strawberry Moon and the Summer Solstice

• Deities of love and abundance such as Aphrodite, Rhiannon, and Oshun

• The emotional and spiritual medicine of savoring what has ripened

🌕 Perfect For Listeners Who:

• Feel emotionally charged or inspired by Full Moons

• Are curious about lunar spirituality and seasonal cycles

• Want a deeper understanding of the metaphysical meaning of moon phases

• Are craving softness, gratitude, or a sense of spiritual blooming

• Prefer thoughtful reflection over ritual instruction

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Join us on a mystical journey as we explore the powerful energies and cosmic mysteries surrounding the upcoming Solar Eclipse on March 29th, 2025. In this special episode, we delve into the celestial significance and spiritual symbolism of solar eclipses. We discuss the energies of the eclipses as profound moments of transformation, revelation, and new beginnings.

We’ll discuss practical ways to harness the unique energy of the eclipse through intentional rituals, crystals, and reflective practices designed to align you with this potent cosmic event. Learn what this solar eclipse means astrologically and spiritually, and how you can integrate its transformative potential into your personal journey.

Whether you're seeking renewal, insight, or deeper connection to the universe's rhythms, this podcast episode will illuminate your path forward. Prepare to embrace the energies and step into your own radiant rebirth.

March 2025 is shaping up to be a month of deep reflection, renewal, and transformation. In this episode, we’re taking a journey through the cosmic energies of March 2025—exploring the astrological events of the month and how we can work with them in our spiritual practice. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and connect with us on Facebook (@thecrystalcoven), Instagram (@crystalcoven40391), Tiktok (@thecrystalcoven), and Patreon. Just look for Salem, the shop cat, in the logo . We would love to have you as a member of our community, where the magick never ends!

In this episode we discuss Solar Eclipse, New Moon, and Chaos Energy. We talk about these events and the possible changes it will have for your practice.

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Calling on protection is an important practice while working in areas of Metaphysics, Witchcraft, and the Spirit World. But why is it important? How do you do it? In this episode, we explore how to call on protection and ways to utilize various tools of the practice.

So stir the caldron, grab your favorite brew, and maybe even light some candles, as you sit with us for a spell to discuss Calling On Protection.

After a hiatus, I'm back. I explain why the absence and talk about the new beginning as we explore Imbolc.

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