Happy Sunday, witches! Today, we're diving deep into vampire lore as we chat about the Casquette Girls of New Orleans. Join us as we discuss the history of the Ursuline Convent including the eerie rumors surrounding it and the mysterious women inside. Plus, what are the vampires of NOLA up to these days? Which vampire do we love the most? An excessive amount of Nic Cage thirsting and so much more! Thanks for listening! CHEERS! 

Resources:

https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/truth-casket-girls/ 

http://www.neworleansvampireassociation.org/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/26/inside-the-human-blood-drinking-real-vampire-community-of-new-orleans/ 

https://gonola.com/things-to-do-in-new-orleans/history/the-casket-girls-wives-for-french-new-orleans

Welcome back and Blessed Samhain, Witches! We've missed you all so much and are so thrilled to be back in podcast land. We're kicking off Season 4 with a return from the incomparable, Sterling Moon. Sterling is a tarot reader, ghost whisperer, animal communicator, medium, folk magician and author. We've had the immense privilege of learning from her and are thrilled to bring you this deeper dive on all things mediumship. Join us as we unpack our experience at Beyond The Veil and chat basic spirit communication fundamentals, cemetery etiquette, and so much more. CHEERS!

PS - If you love the show, please consider leaving us a review! It means so much.

Guess who, witches?! WE MISS YOU! So we thought it would be fun to stoke a little autumn millennial nostalgia with a game of Halloween Tag! Grab yourself a drink and join us as we answer 30 spooky themed questions about everyone's favorite holiday, Summerween! And don't miss the launch of SEASON FOUR on October 31, 2022. We have SUCH a good season planned for you with spooks you'll never see coming. 

CHEERS WITCHES!

Where has the time gone, witches?! We have reached the end of another season full of spooky stories, incredible guests and best friendship. Thank you so much for coming along on this ride with us. We are already brewing up fun ways to stay in touch this summer and a better-than-ever Season 4 this fall. Enjoy this game of Creepy Questions and tell us on Instagram what kind of haunted item you would be! We love you so much, witches. Cheers!

KEEP IN TOUCH

@OuijaBoardsAndMidnightMargs

Hey witchy readers!! We have reached the final chapter of this specialty series for this season. I’m so grateful for your listens and support and I hope you’ve loved the writers we’ve celebrated! Today we are experiencing the works of poet laureate, Joy Harjo. Harjo is a Muscogee Nation writer, songstress and playwright. Her work is deeply influenced by Native folklore and storytelling traditions and feminist and social justice movements.

Hey witchy babes! We're back with an incredible episode featuring Hannah from Mourning Light Divination to talk all about sacred death. Hannah is a Persian Death Witch who specializes in intuitive readings, death and rebirth ceremonies, metaphorical funerals, spiritual coaching, grief support and mediumship. This was such a gorgeous and soul filling conversation and we hope you learn as much as we did. Make sure you check out everything Hannah offers and support this incredible witch below! 

MORE MORNING LIGHT DIVINATION

Instagram - @mourninglightdivination

www.mourninglightdivination.com

Happy Sunday, plant witches!! Today our lovely cohost Thinning of the Veil Apothecary is teaching us all about Psychic Herbs! What are psychic herbs you ask? Nice try! You're gonna have to listen to the episode! :) Shayle teaches us about deepening our relationship with herbs, divination and ourselves in this "soothing as a cup of overnight infusion" chat. Grab a cuppa and join us! Cheers!

MORE TOVA

@thinningoftheveil.apothecary

www.thinningoftheveilapothecary.com

@ouijaboardsandmidnightmargs

Happy Sunday, witches! We're back with a new Lit Witch Book Coven featuring the life and work of Wise Woman, Maria Sabina. We talk about the sacred ritual of medicinal mushrooms, finding your genius, and healing yourself. 

MORE MARIA SABINA (sources)

https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/maria-sabina-one-of-mexicos-greatest-poets

https://thecaribbeanhousewife.com/you-are-the-medicine

https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520239531/maria-sabina

https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/Wtdl8iAAABJiKOvK

ELIZABETH GILBERT TED TALK 

https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius?language=en

LITERARY WITCH ORACLE

https://www.taisiakitaiskaia.com/literary-witches-oracle

Happy Sunday, witches! We are thrilled to bring you this ultra soothing episode featuring the storytelling of Metal + Dust! Leanne Bradwick is a travelling narrative jewelry maker currently residing in Scotland. (#vanlife!) Her work is deeply interwoven in the stories and communities she visits and you're going to be simply obsessed with her outlook on life, the fae, storytelling and magickal living. So pour yourself a cuppa and get cozy, you're going to have major wanderlust after this episode. And make sure you follow Leanne so you don't miss the adventure! 

MORE METAL + DUST 

Instagram - @metal.anddust

We missed you, witches!! This *late but great* episode is all about LOVE! We chat about loving yourself & your coven, as well as what herbs will help open your heart to new opportunities and the spicy history of Valentine's Day. And don't forget to check in with Shayle at Thinning of the Veil Apothecary for monthly tarot updates, herbal deep dives, and so much more -- http://www.thinningoftheveilapothecary.com and @thinningoftheveil.apothecary on Instagram!

SOURCES

https://www.history.com/news/who-is-cupid

https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-video

https://www.history.com/news/6-surprising-facts-about-st-valentine

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/lupercalia