In episode 162 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, Kristin Lisenby and Shelby Bundy interview Kate Belew. Kate Belew is an author, poet, and Witch whose work exists at the crossroads of creativity and magic. Inspired by a shared love of word witchery and books, Kristin, Shelby, and Kate discuss the intersections of ritual and creativity, and the importance of giving ourselves permission to follow our dreams. They consider creative ancestors, altars of language, and the younger self as a muse. They also discuss Kate’s upcoming book, Witch Witch:  How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You.

To connect with Kate, follow her on Instagram @k8belew and subscribe to Word Witch on Substack. Sign up for her newsletter at KateBelew.com, and pre-order Word Witch online or from your local bookshop.

Sources & Shoutouts:

Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It, Emily Hauser

Kristin Hannah

Jennifer Saint

Emily Dickinson’s Envelope Poems

Women Who Run With the Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George

Barbara G. Walker

The Love Witch

J.E. Cirlot, Dictionary of Symbols

The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Manly P. Hall

Brando Skyhorse

Marie Howe

Monica Furlong

Tamara Pearce

The Baby-sitter’s Club, Ann M. Martin

The Saddle Club, Bonnie Bryant

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series, Carolyn Keene

Christopher Pike

R.L. Stine

Witchcraft For Wayward Girls, Grady Hendrix

Brian Froud

Take Back the Magic, Perdita Finn

The Unwritten, Christina Campo

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