Every Witch Way

This is a special episode, because this is the first interview for the podcast. Join Dana as she speaks with Jennifer White, proprietor of Sacred Moon Circle Apothecary, about spirituality, witchcraft, and life.

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Trigger warning: There is foul language featured in this episode as well as sensitive topics related to old mental illness hospitals and demons. Listener discretion is advised.

In this 7th episode of Sabbat Spooks, Dana has a one-on-one chat with HolyMoonlightGamer, a ghost hunter who has well over 100 investigations under his belt. He's been to Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Penhurst, Hillview Manor, and Waverly Sanitorium, among others. As a veteran of 15 years, there have been many creepy and intense moments that he and his team have encounter...

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Here it is! The penultimate sabbat we're going to cover on the podcast. Beltane is an ancient fire festival that welcomes the summer weather and sees the return of life to the world.

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Sources:

About Beltane Fire Festival – Beltane Fire Society

A Detailed History of Beltane – Beltane Fire Society

The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Beltane and The Last Day of Ridván | Boston Public Library (bpl.org)

Beltane | Definition, Meaning, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica

Beltane: Celtic Fire Festival Beckons with the Warmth of Summer | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)

Beltane Is About More Than Fire and Fertility - Atlas Obscura

BELTANE, MAY DAY, THE FIRES of EDINBURGH, and the COMING of SUMMER | Clan Campbell (ccsna.org)

The origins of May Day and Beltane - CPRE

History of Pagan Beltane (learnreligions.com)

Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Beltane

Having issues with technology, speaking, or life in general? Maybe Mercury being in retrograde is the root cause. But what exactly does it mean for a planet to be in retrograde? Well, in this episode, we cover that and more!

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Sources:

3 Herbs to Use for Mercury Retrograde - blog.greenwitchliving.com

'The Witch's Complete Guide to Astrology' by Elsie Wild

• She's here! The goddess of witchcraft, magick, the night, necromancy, and crossroads has arrived. Her mythos is both alluring and chilling at times. Hekate can be both delicate and terrible, but one thing holds true: she is power. The one honored above all others by Zeus himself.

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https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Hekate.html

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hecate

Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes

Morder Witchcraft with the Greek Gods by Jason Mankey and Astrea Taylor

Blue and Lite are asked to change a light bulb at work one day. The problem is that it's one of the fluorescent bulbs in the ceiling and the only ladder at work is in use. Lite says to a discouraged Blue: Don't worry, for I can change that bulb! And Blue replies with: How, Lite?

No, I won't apologize for that joke. But yes, today's episode in a shot boi and all about the stone blue howlite!

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Please consult your doctor before trying any herb, stone, or metaphysical cure. Dana and the Every Witch Way Podcast have no medical training or degrees and are not responsible for you sticking porous stones up your butt.

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Blue Howlite: Complete Guide (Updated 2024) | Healing Crystals Co.

'The Crystal Bible 1' by Judy Hall

Dana has been super duper busy the past 2 weeks and needs to take a week off. She will be back next week though, so stay tuned for that!

Another sabbat means another Sabbat Spooks. This one is narrated a bit different, as Dana is experimenting. Please, join her as she tells the tragic tale of the Sodder Family.

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Sources:

The Children Who Went Up In Smoke | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com)

Mystery of Missing Children Haunts W.Va. Town : NPR

Entry 10: The Sodder Children | UNFREEZING COLD CASES (psu.edu)

Giorgio V. “George” Sodder (1895-1969) - Find a Grave Memorial

George Sodder Sr. (1897–1969) • FamilySearch

Spring is in the air in PA, and so is Ostara! The next sabbat for Dana to cover, and this one is pretty darn cool too. There's history, there's archeological sites, there are mispronunciations, and there's magick! What more could you want in an episode of the Every Witch Way Podcast (EWWP)?

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Sources: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Ostara;

Eostre, Goddess of Spring – A Year And A Day (wordpress.com)Eostre and Easter: ‘Rebranding’ a Spring Goddess to Fit Christianity? - Living History (juliamartins.co.uk)Fun Spring Equinox Celebration Ideas, Rituals, and Traditions (rhythmsofplay.com)History of Ostara, The Spring Equinox (learnreligions.com)thesynergycompany.com/blogs/news/spring-equinox-celebrations-around-the-world11 Interesting Spring & March Equinox Celebrations Around the World (spacetourismguide.com)Ostara: A History Of The Spring Equinox And 10 Easy Ways To Honor The Season - The Outdoor ApothecaryHow Ancient People Marked the Equinox Around the World | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)Eostre: The Mystery Goddess Who Gave Easter Its Name | History Cooperative

Who doesn't love incense? It's great for meditation, yoga, relaxation, and just making a room smell nice! Dana goes over some history on incense before getting into the metaphysical.

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Sources: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spells and Spellcraft by Aurora Greenbough and Cathy Jewell; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; Witch's Brew: Secrets of Scents by Morwyn;

How to Burn Incense – Sea Witch Botanicals

🔥 Hot Tips: How to Burn Incense – Particle Goods

The Sacred Art of Smudging | Kripalu

The Alluring World of Incense: History, Significance, and Modern-Day Uses | by Wani | Medium

Japanese Incense | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History (metmuseum.org)

History of Incense - The Feuerle Collection

Explore the Ruins of an Ancient Incense Route | Travel| Smithsonian Magazine

Smudging | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Incense | Aromatherapy, Meditation & Rituals | Britannica

Incense - Benefits, Use, History & Health – Sea Witch Botanicals