New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Summary: This episode, we turn our attention to the Potterverse and J.K. Rowling’s North American school of magic, Ilvermorny. We talk about the school house divisions, the mascots, and some of the differences between the Old World and the New that caught our interest.   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support … Continue reading "Episode 98 – Ilvermorny"

Summary: This time we go through the year, looking at the various names for full and dark moons, and try to come up with some magic that matches the specific lunar cycles.   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get … Continue reading "Episode 97 – A Lunar Wheel of the Year"

Summary: Today’s episode is all about the traditional Hispanic-American healing system known as curanderismo. We speak with University of New Mexico Professor Eliseo “Cheo” Torres on the topic, hear about one of the folk saints form the tradition, and enjoy a bit of lore and music as well. NOTE: THIS EPISODE IS NOT INTENDED AS … Continue reading "Episode 96 – Curanderismo with Cheo Torres"

Summary: We bring you (or actually, YOU bring you) the second edition of our Audio Spellbook. This one is focused on the idea of “Everyday Magic,” which you can do using simple, common ingredients or tools. We have a nice set of spells for you covering everything from protecting you while you drive to helping … Continue reading "Episode 95 – The Audio Spellbook Volume Two"

Summary: This time around (get it? Puns!) we look at the Neo-Pagan wheel of the year. We also discuss the importance of cycles in magical and spiritual practice, and we announce our latest contest winner. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, … Continue reading "Episode 94 – The Wheel of the Year"

Summary: EDIT: We’ve had a very informative and respectful email from a listener that pointed out a few errors in my retelling of the Haitian tale about Obatala, Yemoja, and Shango. I would like to note that Yemoja is not historically associated with Haitian spiritual practices, and that the selections from Teish’s book are not … Continue reading "Episode 93 – Bright Mothers"

Summary: In this episode, we look at witch gatherings under full moons and around bonfires, from tales in folklore to what we do when we get together with other witches.   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome … Continue reading "Episode 92 – Sabbats and Esbats"

Summary: We spend some time outside in this episode, where we talk Appalachian magic and plants with Becky Beyer of Blood & Spicebush. In the second part of the show, Cory tries something new and does a “practical pathworking” in the woods.   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show … Continue reading "Episode 91 – Appalachian Plant Lore with Becky Beyer"

Summary: We spend this episode talking about amulets and talismans. How do they work? Which ones do we like using? And which ones do we really want to try out in the future? Lots of good discussion this time around! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little … Continue reading "Episode 90 – Amulets and Talismans"

Summary: This episode is all about witchcraft in New England. We speak to folklorist Peter Muise and review the new folk horror film, The Witch, which is set in Colonial New England. Lots of spooky, witchy goings-on this time around! We hope you enjoy! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the … Continue reading "Episode 89 – New England Witchery"