Metaphysical Apothecary

Every energy must have an opposite, and even a figure as pervasive and hopeful as Santa Claus is no exception.

Unlike the charming, rosy-cheeked man in a flying sleigh, Krampus doesn’t exist to deliver gifts—he’s here to deliver retribution. At least, according to common legend.

But there’s a deeper story here. Like most mythical beings, Krampus is a coalescence of thousands of years of stories, cultures, and reimaginings.

This week, Shannon and I explore the ways in which Krampus meets the popular legends, ways in which he doesn’t, and discuss how to safely call upon him in a time of need.

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Intro/Outro: Krampus's Workshop by Kevin MacLeod

Whether you gravitate toward simple-yet-powerful hedge magick or prefer the intensity of ceremonial workings, every witch in existence has magickal tools—all of which have one thing in common:

They get worn out.

Cauldrons rust and crystals crack, wands break and robes rip. Sometimes, an item that you loved and used in every working suddenly feels lackluster.

And that’s okay. Nothing lasts forever.

That’s why this week’s podcast is all about decommissioning magickal tools. Join us as we discuss disenchantment, respectful disposal, and more.

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Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod

It’s a debate as old as modern witchcraft—which is more important, intention or correspondence?

This is an extremely divisive topic. In fact, we’ve heard people say that intention is completely useless if your correspondences aren’t aligned.

So, which is it?

Our answer? Both.

This week, Megan will be coming to you solo to discuss this sticky topic and share her thoughts on which one holds more weight.

Small Note by Shannon during editing: Consult your medical practitioner about consuming rosemary if pregnant.

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The Physics of Light -- Color

Intro/Outro: Black Knight by Rafael Krux

Our solid, three-dimensional universe is—at it’s foundations—made of frequency and vibration. Frequency and vibration are simply numbers with a physical expression—meaning all we are and all that we experience is based in numerical arrangements.

This is the basis of numerology. When combined with many witches’ favorite divination tool—tarot cards—numerology becomes a powerful tool for discerning and planning for your personal path.

Join Megan and I on the podcast this week as we discuss the advantages and implications of tarot, numerology, and the Witches’ New Year.

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Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod

Most magickal practitioners are no strangers to the art and science of paranormal investigation. Many of us regularly commune with intangible beings, spirits of place, and the things that go bump in the night.

Yet, one question lingers—what exactly are ghosts? Are they memories? Spiritual remnants? Or, something more sinister?

This week, Shannon and I discuss different types of hauntings and the entities that could be causing those unexplained creaks in the dark.

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The Egyptian Soul: the ka, the ba, and the akh

Intro/Outro: Haunted Mansion’s Grim Grinning Ghosts by Buddy Baker & X Atencio

Kitchen witchery is one of the most ancient magicks we have access to today. When we cook with love and intention, we’re reaching back through time to link hands with those who gathered ‘round the hearthfire for warmth, sustenance, and community.

While our hearths look a bit different today, that makes them no less powerful. Join Shannon and I this week as we explore all the magickal facets and aspects of the kitchen, tools, and the very act of cooking.

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Book of Spells—Kitchen Witch Cursing

Intro/Outro: Brewing Potions

Self-love is sometimes an ugly thing. Though it often looks like wearing clothes you love or indulging in a childhood hobby, other times it means holding yourself accountable, showing yourself compassion through a depressive episode, caring for your body even though you want to do the opposite—and doing the messy work of stewarding your energy.

Because setting and enforcing boundaries is MESSY work, y’all. It’s better in the long run, but the immediate may mean angry loved ones, grieving lost relationships, and fighting our own toxic instincts.

Fortunately for us, we’re witches. And while magick isn’t an automatic fix, it’s a dynamic tool we can reshape and use in infinite ways to help us get comfortable keeping our energy—and ourselves—safe.

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Intro/Outro: Wisdom in the Sun by Kevin MacLeod

With everyone practicing, experiencing, and understanding magick differently, embracing how our psyches engages with energy can be a boon in our magickal and spiritual paths. The Psychic Temperaments as well as their strengths and weaknesses can tell us a great deal about the practices we are inclined towards and especially talented at.  

This week, Megan and I explore how the temperaments interact with each other, where they overlap, and how they manifest in terms of magickal practice.

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The Three Psychic Temperaments: Energy (Mystic), Information (Clairvoyant), and Consciousness

Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod

Everyone practices and experiences magick differently—and that’s okay! In fact, it’s pretty wonderful to have opportunities to learn from and work with a diverse array of magickal folx. But have you ever wondered WHY we’re all so different?

One factor in how we process and practice our craft is the psychic temperament we embody. This week, Shannon and I dive into renowned author Kurt Leland’s trifecta of psyche types that describe how we process information, relate to intangible energies, and embody magick.

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The Three Psychic Temperaments: Energy (Mystic), Information (Clairvoyant), and Consciousness

Intro/Outro: Brewing Potions

Shannon, here, doing my first solo episode (working my throat chakra a bit) and as such decided to discuss astrology and in particular, a little-known subject within astrology, the Witch-Rising sign.

Astrology is a fun and multilayered topic. Case and point, the house of practical magick and the witch-rising sign are the natal 6th house and the sign ruling its cusp. The 6th house in astrology often gets a bad or even boring reputation. After all, the house correlates to routines, health, and work. But that means we can easily extrapolate this to include our magickal routine, everyday witching, and practical magicks.

In this episode, I offer ways to start interacting magickally with our witch-rising signs–the house of practical magick–in honor of our practical magick summer.

Join me in exploring astrology beyond our Sun and Natal Rising Signs.

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Dana Gerhardt: The Sixth House - Astrodienst

Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod