Text the Show

A pinch of powder can be a full spell if you know what you are doing. We sit down with returning guest Charity L. Bedell to get practical about Powerful Powders and why magical powders remain one of the most versatile tools in spellcraft, hoodoo, conjure, and Southern folk magic. From dressing candles to building container spells, from dusting a threshold to laying a “path” that activates when people walk over it, powders turn intention into action in a way that is simple, portable, and surprisingly powerful. 

We also go deeper than recipes. Charity breaks down how correspondences actually form by studying the whole life of a plant: medicinal uses, where it grows, what it pairs with, and what it resists. Then we look at folklore and myth as another layer of meaning, and we talk about UPG (unverified personal gnosis) and why your lived relationship with an herb, crystal, or ingredient can outperform a list from a book. If you have ever wondered how to adapt traditional formulas like hot foot powder or black salt without losing the point of the work, this conversation gives you a clear method. 

Finally, we keep it grounded in everyday magic: shower and bath techniques using essential oils, directional washing for drawing in vs clearing out, and kid-friendly options like wish powders that let beginners learn without flames or complicated tools. We also cover responsible practice and safety, including why you should separate tools for edible powders versus non-ingestible blends. If you want accessible witchcraft that works in real life, start here. 

Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this episode with a friend who loves practical magic, and leave a review with your favorite powder or daily ritual takeaway.

_______

Bio: I am a witchcraft and nature spirituality author who has been published by Union & Square (Formerly Sterling Ethos) and Llewellyn. My first book The Good Witches Guide: A Modern day Wiccapedia of Magickal Ingredients & Spells focused on the connections between medicine and magic. My other two books Container Magic and Divine Dirt, focus on the connections between folk magic and the spirits of the land. My newest release is Powerful Powders! 

Support the show

Granddaughter Crow - www.granddaughtercrow.com

Check Out My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/GranddaughterCrow 

Check Out My Substack
https://substack.com/@granddaughtercrow

Social Media: @GranddaughterCrow 
YouTube Channel: @GranddaughterCrow

Jenny C Bell - https://www.jennycbell.com/

Jenny’s Our Coven Community
https://our-coven.mn.co/landing

For more from Jenny:
https://linktr.ee/Jennyc.bell?utm_source=linktree_profile_share