Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re stepping into the world of Gerald Gardner—the man often credited as the father of modern Witchcraft. 🌙✨ We’re breaking down his life, his influence, and the controversies that still spark conversation today. From his role in shaping contemporary witchcraft to the myths and mysteries that surround him, this episode dives into the legacy he left behind. 📜🕯️ Whether you’re curious about Gardner himself or the roots of modern witchcraft, we’ll take you through the key moments and ideas that made him such a pivotal figure. So get in, Loser—we’re tracing the history and magic woven through Gardner’s story. ✨🔮🌿

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References:

1. Gerald Gardner. The Bricket Wood Coven. https://www.bricketwoodcoven.co.uk/gerald-gardner
2. Witchcraft Acts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_Acts
3. Patti Wigington (2019). Biography of Gerald Gardner and the Gardnerian Wicca Tradition. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-gardnerian-wicca-2562910
4. Glenn Sunshine (2020). Gerald Gardner and the Origins of Wicca: Emerging Worldviews 21. Breakpoint. https://breakpoint.org/gerald-gardner-and-the-origins-of-wicca-emerging-worldviews-21/
5. Blake Stillwell (2023). The Coven of Witches that Fought the Nazis during WWII. Military.com. https://www.military.com/history/coven-of-witches-fought-nazis-during-world-war-ii.html
6. Sam Kemp (2021). The New Forest Coven: Exploring the hiding place of English Occultism. Far Out Magazine. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-new-forest-coven-exploring-the-hiding-place-of-english-occultism/
7. Anna Korn (1999). The Gardnerian Tradition. Gardnerian Gathering. https://www.cog.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/The-Gardnerian-Tradition.pdf

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re shuffling the deck and stepping into the mystical world of tarot. 🔮✨ We’re breaking down the basics: how to get started, clearing up some common misconceptions, and exploring simple spreads perfect for beginners. From learning how to connect with your cards to discovering the insight they can reveal, this episode is all about making tarot approachable and magical. 🌙🃏 Whether you’re completely new to tarot or just looking to deepen your practice, we’ll guide you through the first steps of your journey. So get in, Loser—we’re pulling cards and uncovering the magic within the deck. ✨🔮💫

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References:

1. Willie (2024). Learning Tarot: A Complete Tarot for Beginners Guide. A Little Spark of Joy. https://alittlesparkofjoy.com/tarot-beginners-guide/
2. Mr. Tarot (n.d.) 10 Tarot Misconceptions: Debunking the Superstitions. Mister Tarot. https://www.mistertarot.com/10-tarot-misconceptions-debunking-the-superstitions/
3. https://writualplanner.com/collections/books/products/decoding-the-cards?variant=43929604227327
4. Parlett, David. Tarot. (2025). https://www.britannica.com/topic/tarot
5. Wilbourn, Trinity. A Beginner’s Guide to Tarot. (2023) https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/how-to-read-tarot/
6. https://www.tarot.com/tarot/about-tarot
7. Yes/No Tarot explanation: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjE_jX3MDR4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=OHB5czZ3cDVhbThq
8. 5 Pointed Star tarot spread: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci5KcO8Lu1F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXR3ODNybDBxNHpveQ==

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re stepping into the heart of the home—the kitchen. 🍲✨ We’re diving into the world of kitchen altars: what they are, why you might want one, and the many different forms they can take. From simple setups tucked into a cozy corner to elaborate spaces filled with tools, herbs, and charms, kitchen altars are all about blending the magical with the everyday. 🕯️🌿 Whether you use yours for cooking with intention, honoring your ancestors, or keeping the hearth’s energy flowing, we’ll explore how this sacred space can become a true center of magic and meaning. So get in, Loser—we’re stirring the pot and conjuring up a little kitchen magic. 🔮🥄🌙

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References:

1. Vervain. Kitchen Witchery: An Introduction & How to Start. (2024) Vervain & the Roses. https://vervainandtheroses.com/kitchen-witchery-an-introduction/#altar
2. Wagoner, Lisa. The Joy of Kitchen Altars. (2020) Patheos- Witch, Indeed. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchindeed/2020/02/the-joy-of-kitchen-altars/
3. AJ the Witch. A Witches Altar- Making and using your own Witch Altar.
4. Amanda Ng (2025). Soulful Spaces: Creating Your Kitchen Altar. The Compact Kitchen. https://thecompactkitchen.com/kitchen-altar/
5. Curry Blog (2018). Creating a Kitchen Altar. Curry Girls Kitchen. https://currygirlskitchen.com/kitchen-altar/
6. Otherworldly Oracle (2019). 14+ Kitchen Gods and Hearth Goddesses for the Kitchen Witch. Otherworldly Oracle. https://otherworldlyoracle.com/kitchen-gods-hearth-goddesses/

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re packing our ghost-hunting gear and heading into the shadows for a Spooky Destinations: Military Edition. 👻🎖️ We’re uncovering the haunted halls, eerie legends, and restless spirits of Kadena Air Base in Okinawa and Fort Leavenworth in Kansas—two military locations with chilling reputations and stories that refuse to stay buried. From phantom footsteps to ghostly apparitions, we’ll explore the history behind the hauntings and the supernatural whispers that have been passed down through the years. So get in, Loser—we’re saluting the spirits and marching straight into the unknown. 🪖⚰️🌙

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References:

1. CVB. Visit Leavenworth Kansas. https://www.leavenworthks.gov/visitors
2. Wikipedia. Fort Leavenworth. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Leavenworth
3. Bower, Melissa. Family has Unusual Experiences Living in a Haunted House. (2009) U.S. Army. https://www.army.mil/article/28851/family_has_unusual_experiences_living_in_a_haunted_house
4. Carr, Julie. 5 houses at Fort Leavenworth. https://hauntedhouses.com/kansas/5-houses-at-fort-leavenworth/
5. Cristian Martini Grimaldi (2025). 80 Years Later, Okinawa Remains Haunted by the Ghosts of War. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2025/05/80-years-later-okinawa-remains-haunted-by-the-ghosts-of-war/
6. Ryukyuan Religion - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryukyuan_religion
7. Blake Stillwell (2022). 6 More Ghost Stories from the Most Haunted Place in US Military. Military.com. https://www.military.com/history/6-more-ghost-stories-most-haunted-place-us-military.html
8. Uncanny Japan Ep 106- The Unconnected Dead: Muenbotoke. https://uncannyjapan.com/podcast/the-unconnected-dead-muenbotoke/

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re diving deep into the sacred, the taboo, and the wildly powerful—because we’re talking Menstrual Blood Magic. 🩸✨

From ancient rites to modern reclamation, we’re exploring how menstrual blood has been used for protection, fertility, banishing, and beyond. This episode breaks down the stigma, honors the power, and offers ways to incorporate this potent magic into your own practice.

So get in, Loser—we’re bleeding with purpose and reclaiming power the old way. 🌕🌹🔮

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References:

1. Magic (2025). Your Blood Types Magical Powers. Witches Lore. https://witcheslore.com/bookofshadows/witches-workshop/your-blood-types-magical-powers/
2. Kayla Davidge (2021). Why and When did Menstruation become Taboo? Your Period Called. https://yourperiodcalled.com/2021/01/13/how-did-menstruation-become-a-taboo/
3. Awakening the Power (n.d.). Moontime Magic: The Sacred Power of Menstruation. https://awakeningthepower.com/moontime-magic-sacred-power-menstruation/
4. Martin, Natalie K. Archetypes: Meet the Four Super-Heroines of Your Cycle. https://www.nataliekmartin.com/blog/cyclesuperheroines
5. Period Practices in Indigenous Cultures. (2025). https://helpagirlout.org/period-practices-in-indigenous-cultures/
6. Introducing the Red Tent Movement. (2021) https://moodymonth.com/articles/introducing-the-rent-tent-movement#:~:text=Today's%20Red%20Tents%20or%20Moon,according%20to%20the%20lunar%20cycle

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re heading to Ancient Rome for Part 3 of our Sabbats of Ancient Civilizations series! 🏛️✨ We’re diving into Lupercalia, Parentalia, and Feralia—festivals of purification, passion, and honoring the dead. 🐺🩸🕯️
From wild rites to ancestral reverence, we’ll explore the roots and magic of these Roman holidays—and how their themes still echo in modern practice.
So get in, Loser—we’re summoning wolves and paying respects in true Roman fashion. 🌹⚰️

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References:

1. Natasha Sheldon (2019). Appeasing the Ancestors: The Parentalia and Feralia. History and Archaeology Online. https://historyandarchaeologyonline.com/appeasing-the-ancestors-the-parentalia-and-feralia/
2. Patti Wigington (2019). The Parentalia Festival. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/the-roman-parentalia-festival-2562141
3. Camilla Laurentine (2014). February Rites: Parentalia, Feralia and Caristia. Foxglove & Firmitas. https://camillalaurentine.com/2014/02/07/february-rites-parentalia-feralia-and-caristia/
4. Nellist, Helen Charlie. Lupercalia and its Relationship to Valentine’s Day. https://www.vindolanda.com/blog/lupercalia
5. Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Lupercalia. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lupercalia
6. Arya, Darius. The American institute for Roman Culture, Lupercalia “Ancient Rome Live. (2024) https://ancientromelive.org/lupercalia/

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re diving into the powerful world of Cord & Knot Magic—a practice that weaves intention into every twist and tie. 🧵✨ Whether you're binding a bad habit, anchoring a spell, or strengthening spiritual protection, we’re breaking down the magic (and the myths) behind this ancient art. 🧿💫 From the symbolic to the practical, we’ll talk uses, history, and how to incorporate this tactile spellwork into your own practice. So get in, Loser—grab your string, scissors, and some serious intention, because we’re knot messing around. 🖤🔮🌪️

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References:

1. Dawn Black (2024). Knot Magic: Folklore, What is it & How to do it? Magickal Spot. https://magickalspot.com/knot-magic/
2. Elizabeth (2025). Knots and Weaving in Folklore: Magic and Meaning. The Living Lore. https://thelivinglore.com/knots-and-weaving-in-folklore-magic-and-meaning/
3. Raven Pendergrass (n.d.). Powerful Cord and Knot Magic. Witchcraft and Witches. https://witchcraftandwitches.com/witchcraft/powerful-cord-and-knot-magick/
4. Ravenswood, Scarlet. Cord Magic. (2016). Arcane Alchemy Blog. https://www.arcane-alchemy.com/blog/2016/11/28/cord-magic
5. Lark. Cord and Knot Magic. (2018) Spells of Magic. https://www.spellsofmagic.com/coven_ritual.html?ritual=2468&coven=735&srsltid=AfmBOoqlXDmeliWexZCmfUIvQSkir56NUS9MLdaLUNuB8n8rtJpZQE-v
6. Baribeau, Renee. Wind Magic: Managing Life’s Intensity using Wind Knots (2018). https://thepracticalshaman.com/wind-magic-managing-lifes-intensity-using-wind-knots/

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re getting real about curses, hexes, and cleanses—what they are, what they aren’t, and some realities about them. 🕯️🧿 Whether you’re curse-curious or just trying to figure out if that weird vibe is something you picked up or something thrown your way, we’ve got you. We’re talking signs, superstitions, spiritual hygiene, and when it’s time to break out the salt. 🧂✨ So get in, Loser—grab your broom and some Florida Water, because we’re diving into the messy, magical world of energy work and protection. 🖤🌪️🌿

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References:
Honestly… just a general google search for some very basic information… and then our very own brains!

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re stepping into the powerful realm of Magical Names—those sacred, chosen identities that hold intention, mystery, and meaning. 🌙✨ Whether you're drawn to a name through dreams, ancestry, or magical practice, we’ll explore the history behind taking a magical name, how different traditions use them, and what it means to name (or rename) yourself with purpose. 🖤🔮 So get in, Loser—grab your journal, light a candle, and let’s uncover the magic in a name. 🕯️📜🌿

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References:

1. Red. The Significance of Names: A Brief Exploration. (Aug 7?) Witchcraft in Red. https://www.witchcraftinred.com/blog/the-significance-of-names-a-brief-exploration
2. Jessica Nadeau (2025). The Power of Names: Identity, Divinity and Magic in Ancient Egypt. Ancient Origins. https://members.ancient-origins.net/articles/power-names
3. Dr. Sita Iyer (n.d.). Exploring the Origins and Impact of Black Magic Names. Geoniti. https://geoniti.com/articles/exploring-black-magic-names-origins-implications/
4. Magic (2025). The Secret Magick of Names (Why What You’re Called Holds Power). Witches Lore. https://witcheslore.com/bookofshadows/spiritual/the-secret-magick-of-names-why-what-youre-called-holds-power/
5. Storm Faerywolf (2022). Considering the Witch’s Name. Llewellyn. https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/print.php?id=3001
6. Raven Pendergrass (n.d.). Choosing a Magical Name for Witchcraft. Witchcraft and Witches. https://witchcraftandwitches.com/witchcraft/choosing-a-magical-name-for-witchcraft/
7. Youtube:Tale Foundry- True Names as a Magic System
   Owlvine Green- Magical Names: How to Find Yours & What “Owlvine” Means to Me
   
8. Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/1grc72w/the_power_of_names_what_should_i_do/
   https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/y1ova1/question_about_magical_names/
   

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re diving into the mystical world of Welsh Witchcraft—a rich tapestry of folklore, folk magic, and ancient traditions rooted in the land of dragons and deep magic. We’ll explore the myth and magic of Welsh deities like Rhiannon, uncover traditional charms and practices, and discuss how this unique path blends history, spirit, and spellwork. 🐉🌿✨ So get in, Loser, light a candle, and join us as we journey into the enchanting realm of Welsh Witchcraft. 🕯️🍃🔮  We would be forever thankful if you left our podcast a 5-Star review. If you really loved the show and want more Get in Loser content, check out our Supercast & Buy Me a Coffee links below. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GetinWitches, on TikTok @weredoingwitchcraft, or email us at [email protected]. You can support our show through our links below.  Supercast: https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com  Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitches Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch  References:

1. Mhara Starling (2022). An Introduction to Welsh Witchcraft. Llewellyn. https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2994
2. Thomas Deacon (2018). The History of Witchcraft in Wales. Wales Online. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/history-witchcraft-wales-15334964
3. Paranormal (2019). Welsh Goddesses and Gods: List and Descriptions + How to Honor Them. Otherworldly Oracle. https://otherworldlyoracle.com/welsh-goddesses-gods/
4. Natalia Klimczak (2016). The Tragic Tale of Welsh Goddess Branwen and her Death by Broken Heart. Ancient Origins. https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/tragic-tale-welsh-goddess-branwen-and-her-death-broken-heart-006244
5. Mhara Starling (2022). An Introduction to Welsh Witchcraft. Raven Hawks. https://ravenhawks.net/2022/05/30/an-introduction-to-welsh-witchcraft/
6. Starling, Mhara. An Introduction to Welsh Witchcraft. (2022). Llewellyn. https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2994?srsltid=AfmBOorzJE1OxdsEju2UTh-TghrvA-IYS2aCCXsENAYDpwgYA4lLVecj
7. Uhl, Cassie. What is Awen? (Dec 9, ?) https://www.cassieuhl.com/blog/what-is-awen
8. Encyclopedia Britannica Editors. Rhiannon: Celtic Deity. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rhiannon
9. Youtube:Mhara Starling. Rhiannon: Welsh Goddess of Sovereignty: Welsh Deities 101