Hex Positive

In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Alex Wrekk of Portland Button Works to discuss the role of witchcraft in modern activism. (Standard tangents apply.) We also talk about the upcoming SASS Witch Con which you should DEFINITELY check out!

(UPDATE: Fixed audio issues and restored first half. Thank you for your patience!)

Tarot and tarot-reading have been a part of the modern witchcraft movement since the 1960s. But where did these cards and their meanings come from? Are they secretly Ancient Egyptian mystical texts? Do they have their origins among the Romani people? Are they a sacred closed practice that should not be used by outsiders?

If you love crystals, you're in luck! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bekka of the popular crystal shop Bekkathyst to talk about everyone's favorite shiny rocks and what it's like to own a witchcraft-based business. Make sure you check out her wares on all her social media, particularly on Tumblr, and be on the lookout for her periodic flash sales.

Support small business by getting your crystals from Bekkathyst.com!

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MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Bekkathyst Ad - "Frost Waltz"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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We've discussed what to do to cast curses, but what do you do if someone has placed a curse on YOU? Destroy their spell and their power over you with "Fearless In The Fire," a heavy-duty cursebreaker from the pages of The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.

You wanted it, you got it! After a full year, it's the long-awaited hex talk. Or hex education, if you will. This month, I'm diving into the basics of baneful magic, what it is, how to do it, and how to protect yourself during your magical mud-slinging.

In this special anniversary bonus episode, I'm giving you all some HOMEWORK. Don't worry, it's extra credit and it won't be on a test. If you're feeling low on inspiration or looking for ways to grow in your craft, give these Witchcraft Exercises a try! Transcripts are available on my Wordpress.

This is my favorite money-draw spell! Adapted from the classic story of Rumpelstiltskin, this spell uses materials that crafty witches may already have around the house to create a simple set-it-and-forget-it wealth spell. If you've ever wanted to do one, but weren't sure where to start, give this a try!

It's the anniversary special! To celebrate one full year of Hex Positive, I'm answering some of your burning questions about witchcraft and magic. Here's to Year One in the books and hopefully many more to come!