Magic From the Root

We're moving into Spring, and today we have all kinds of information about the Spring Equinox. We share with you several holidays that other cultures celebrate at this time of year, and then we dive into Ostara. We share stories, fables, ritual ideas, and other things you can do to celebrate. We also can't help but be a little snarky when pointing out all of the "peculiar comparisons" of this ancient celebration to modern-day Christianity. Hmmm...

Visit our website to download a copy of the personal "Spring Cleaning" spell that is talked about during the episode.

Chapters:

00:59 - Who is that introducing the show, and what have they done with O'Dell and Andrea?

05:18 - It's tea time!

06:10 - We spend some time discussing February's full moon, and what we have been up to.

09:17 - Andrea gives some insight into several holidays that are celebrated during Spring Equinox in various parts of the world.

16:14 - Andrea gives a brief history of Ostara.

19:17 - The more we chat, the more we realize how many of these stories have been "lovingly lifted" by our Christian friends.

22:45 - Andrea talks about some of the symbology associated with this time of year.

25:32 - O'Dell tells the cutest little story that originates from the West Country of England about the Goddess and the Hare. (Seriously, it's the best story ever!)

29:59 - Andrea tells another story about a maiden and a baby bird.

34:09 - Andrea and O'Dell share ritual ideas that you can perform, and they don't have to be elaborate.

42:35 - The two move on to discuss things you can put on your altar for Ostara, and discuss even more fun things you can do to welcome in the changing of the seasons.

49:51 - You don't have to do ALL the things. Don't be stressed out if you can't do a full ritual, or if you don't have all the things. Just be still and enjoy... connect.

52:10 - Tarot card time! O'Dell drew his favorite card, which is perfect for today's show.

56:06 - A final farewell (until next time).

Tarot deck used: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738754383 (Santa Muerte Tarot: Book of the Dead)

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Warning: If you are especially sensitive to energies, you may want to center and shield yourself prior to listening to this episode.

This week is all about dark energy. How do we identify it? How do we attract it? Can we ever get rid of it?

O'Dell tells us how he and some friends managed to call in something not-so-friendly via an Ouija board when he was in high school, and Andrea tells us a story about purchasing a house with a sketchy past and a not-so-friendly spirit in the basement.

Chapters:

00:59: Welcome, chit-chat and catching up

03:08: Tea Talk - whatcha drinking today? O'Dell REALLY loves his tea today.

04:39: Clarifications (because O'Dell really feels the need to do this for some reason.)

09:24: What is dark energy, and where does it come from? Before the stories start, Andrea and O'Dell chat about how it can come in and attach itself to you.

14:03: Mind your words! Andrea shares a story about how you can send dark energy (or bring it in) with your words, and then she and O'Dell sidetrack (shocker!) into work that is intentionally negative.

30:33: A Ouija board for Christmas! O'Dell asked for (and received) an Ouija board for Christmas when he was 15 and quickly learned that it really does work!

36:30: Let's take the board to a New Year's Eve Party! This is where the fun begins and then turns really scary after a group of high school jerks show up.

43:46: Time to go! O'Dell leaves the party... and something is following him.

52:10: Repercussions and healing. Everyone at the party experienced something unexplained on their way home.

54:34: What exactly happened? O'Dell and Andrea chat about how the dark energy may have manifested and how it presented itself to everyone.

59:10: Andrea tells her story which involves dreaming about a house that she ends up walking into the next day and eventually buys, and then...

1:05:26: Girl, get out of my basement! After buying her house, Andrea dreams of a banshee wailing in her basement, and then she sees her while doing renovations.

1:07:39: No, really, get out! Andrea talks about how she staked her claim and banished the entity in the basement.

1:14:21: Things you can do to clean, clear, banish and protect. O'Dell and Andrea talk about ways you can do this yourself, or where you can find people to help you if you're uncomfortable, or feel you're in over your head.

1:27:00: Today's Tarot card is...

Tarot deck used: https://jilliancwilde.com/ (The Naked Heart Tarot )

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This show is a big shift from the intensity of the last episode! This time around we chat about growing your own herbs and plants, and both O'Dell and Andrea share some of their favorites.

O'Dell gives an overview of how you can enchant your plant babies with intentions even before planting them, and Andrea covers how you can use different parts of your plants in different spells.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - I'm a lazy teapot - Grandma Gertie (O'Dell's teapot) is extra lazy and she needs to get it together!

02:29 - Tea talk... in today's very special segment, O'Dell mispronounces another word. Shocker!

03:22 - Chit chat, recaps, and other randomness.

05:17 - Category is...

08:51 – Andrea and O’Dell chat about some of their favorite herbs and plants to work with and how they go about it.

19:04 - How does your garden grow? O’Dell talks about his process for growing his plants and herbs from seed. He also gives a little insight into Imbolc for those who aren’t “in the know”.

20:56 - Connect with your plants and herbs. We go on a little tangent about making sure you are putting your time into growing plants and herbs you have a connection with – not those you feel you HAVE to use, and how to recognize when other herbs might be better for the situation at hand anyway.

25:32 - A ritual for your seeds. O’Dell chats about starting his seed planting with a ritual to send energy to the seeds. He also gives tips on planting, watering and other things you can do to nurture them.

31:17 - Start manifesting now. Andrea gives a few more tips on things you can do when planting to begin manifesting now by infusing your seeds with intentions.

35:52 - Nurture your plant babies! The work doesn't stop after you've planted the seeds, or even after transplanting them. This is a commitment.

39:00 - Transplanting the plants and herbs. Tips and tricks for finding the best place for them.

40:13 - Wild harvesting do's and don'ts. Be respectful of the environment and the energies of the plants and the wildlife who rely on them.

43:54 - Plant anatomy 101. Andrea chats about how to respect the plant energy, and the different parts of the plant and what they represent.

53:45 - Sneak peek at this year's plants. O'Dell LOVEs growing things (and has a tendency to get overzealous. He reviews what he is planting this year. There's also a plea to take care of the bees!

58:39 - Resources for magical uses of herbs and plants (see links below).

01:03:35 - Tarot card time! This episode's card was a little unexpected.

01:05:44 - We chat a bit about what might be a fun topic for next time.

Links and resources mentioned:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145562.Cunningham_s_Encyclopedia_of_Magical_Herbs?ac=1andfrom_search=trueandqid=DYMOC6QxoQandrank=1 (Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38643086-blackthorn-s-botanical-magic (Blackthorn's Botanical Magic by Amy Blackthorn)

http://earth witchery (Earth Witchery)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicine-stories/id1317478907 (Medicine Stories Podcast)

Tarot deck used: https://jilliancwilde.com (The Naked Heart Tarot )

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In this episode, Andrea and O'Dell walk you through the importance of properly grounding and shielding yourself before you do any sort of work. They also give an overview of the steps they take to protect themselves not only prior to any type of magical work but also before they leave the house to start their day.

01:00 - Welcome back!

02:10 - Tea time

04:47 - Andrea discusses the importance of grounding and shielding yourself before doing any spell work.

05:24 - Andrea gives tips on how to ground yourself.

06:59 - Andrea chats about ways you can clear your space.

11:34 - O'Dell gives a brief look at what he uses for clearing his workspace.

13:15 - Using sound to clear your space.

15:14 - Using oils to cleanse, clear and protect

18:39 - Create a container/Casting a circle

27:04 - Calling in spirits, and keeping out tricksters

31:56 - Closing/unwinding your circle

35:03 - Grounding and protecting to get through your day

45:30 - Tarot card of the week

Links to resources mentioned in this episode:

http://torencollective.com (Toren Collective)

https://rippleandknot.com/ (Ripple and Knot)

http://jaimedina.com/ (Jai Medina - Two-Spirit Shamanic Healing)

http://jameskawainui.com/ (James Kawainui)

Tarot deck used: https://jilliancwilde.com/ (The Naked Heart Tarot )

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In the very first episode, Andrea and O'Dell lay out the format of the show and talk about the path that got them to their spiritual practice. Both were born and raised Christian, but something never felt 100% right. Today, they finally come out of the broom closet!

Along the way, they both discovered that witchcraft doesn't work exactly as it does in the movies, nor is it dark, evil or Satanic - shocker!

1:00 - Welcome to the show!

1:31 - Tea time! At the top of every episode, we share what tea we're drinking.

2:30 - O'Dell and Andrea introduce themselves and chat about the inspiration behind the podcast.

11:06 - Coming out of the broom closet!

13:03 - O'Dell shares the story of his path.

29:19 - Andrea shares the story of her path.

43:42 - O'Dell gives a preview of some of the upcoming episodes.

44:20 - Andrea has a message for those of you who are just starting out on your own path.

46:18 - This show, like all shows, closes out with the drawing of a tarot card for the listeners to think about when they need some guidance.

Tarot deck used: https://jilliancwilde.com/ (The Naked Heart Tarot )

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Get ready world, we're coming for you! O'Dell and Andrea give a brief glimpse into what you can expect from the show. We can't wait to share our baby with you on February 7, 2020.