Queer Witch Project

Welcome to the Queer Witch Project - your podcast for all things at the intersection of queer and witchy. Today's Topic is: Queer Astrology with Ken Dell.

Damona and Moonkittee talk to Astrologer Ken Dell about what drew him to Astrology, Queer Archetypes that rule aspects of the planets, how Astrology goes deeper than the "big 3" and coming to terms with our own queerness in Astrology. 

Show Links:
Ken's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/StarWhispers 
Patreon has regular videos about what is happening with the planets

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

It's another season, so we thought we'd tackle another aspect of Kitchen Witchery! Moonkittee and Damona discuss "What is a Potion?", tackle the infamous PSL, discuss ways to potion up your life, and share favorite recipes (both alcoholic and non) for this glorious season!

Moonkittee's Meow at the Moon Hot Apple Cider
2 c. Apple Cider (fresher the better!)
1 oz. Dark Rum
1 oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Brandy
1 oz. Butterscotch Schnaps or 2 tbsp Caramel Syrup
Apple Slice 
Cinnamon Stick or 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Simmer the Apple Cider and Cinnamon stick together on the stove (alternatively if you want less cinnamon flavor add it later). Once hot add the alcohols and schnaps/syrup. Simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors, pour into a mug and stir with the cinnamon stick.

Pomegranate Spritzer
1/2 c. Pomegranate Juice
1/4 c. Orange Juice
2-3 tsp Simple Syrup (to taste)
12 oz. Sparkling Water

Pour Pomegranate Juice and OJ into a glass (over ice). Add Sparkling water and simple syrup to taste. 

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

Welcome to the Queer Witch Project - your podcast for all things at the intersection of queer and witchy. Today's Topic is: Fall Equinox and Mabon.

Damona and Moonkitte discuss the transitions and changes that often happen with the Fall Equinox- including queer weddings, gender expression and exploration, and a whole host of harvest traditions. We also discuss the "ancient" (*cough* 50 year old *cough*) tradition of Mabon and the magical properties of the infamous PSL (pumpkin spice latte). 

Additional Links and Shout Outs:
Drag Queen Pattie Gonia-
https://www.tiktok.com/@pattiegonia?_t=8fnXZl5RgF9&_r=1

Kristoffer Hughes - Welsh Druid, Author, and Tarot Deck Creator
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8j7LVXu/

Article for Mabon
https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-mabon/

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

Both the LGBTQIA+ and the Pagan Communities are full of examples of archetypes that re-occur on a regular basis. In today's episode, Damona and Moonkittee break down some of the different archetypes of each community  and how they connect to symbolic language, divine wisdom, and everyday experiences. 

Links:
Queer Identities -
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/list-lgbtq-terms
https://www.pride.com/identities/gay-animal-types#rebelltitem31
https://www.ourtasteforlife.com/different-types-of-lesbians-terms/

Hanky Codes & History -
http://www.onyxnynortheast.org/hanky-code-introduction
https://www.them.us/story/what-is-the-hanky-code-gay-flagging
https://landing.athabascau.ca/file/view/122537/lesbian-hanky-code
https://www.cardcarryinglesbian.com/leabian-hanky-code

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

Special Guest: Victoria Dragonfly

CW: This episode includes topics related to trauma healing and recovery including trauma caused by sexual assault, coming out, fat phobia and body shaming.

Key Links:

1:15: Victoria's (Vi's) Bio - Professional Clinical Counselor
2:17: What does the term "Queer Witch" mean to you?
6:35: What are some of the approaches we can use as witchy folx to process trauma?
8:40: Tools that can help
10:07: How can your witchy practices relate to your therapeutic practices?
23:35: Queer Friendship, Queer Magic
26:33: Queer witches in oppressive cultures
28:50: The reciprocal relationship of healing
35:00: Combating fatphobia
37:07: Tarot/Oracle Cards as a healing tool
https://labyrinthos.co
44:25: Book Mention - My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem
45:00: Body Healing practices
48:00: Links for Internal Family Systems
https://ifs-institute.com
https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners
49:30: Outro

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

Key Links
0:35: What's Queer About Tarot?
1:15: Problematic history of the RWS Tarot Deck
5:50: Deconstructing and Modernizing Tarot
14:00: Queer Decks that we love!
44:33: Reading for our Listeners

Decks
Numinous - numinousspiritpress.com
Under the Bed - larkmalakai.com/tarot
Alleyman - www.alleymantarot.com
Trash Panda - trashpandatarot.com
Lantern Path - rootistabootus.com/produc...
Mary-El - mary-el.com
Star Spinner - trungles.com/star-spinner-tarot 

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

Welcome to the Queer Witch Project! We are your podcast and resource for the intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Witchy. Today's Topic is - Meet Your Hosts!

Key Topics and Links:
1:05: Shay introduces Damona 

6:35: Damona starts to introduce Shay

8:40: Shay accidentally derails her intro and your hosts shift topics to discuss Shay's Oracle and Tarot Collection (sorry!) 😂

15:40: Discussing the idea of our Coming Out Stories - Shay growing up curious and hiding away certain parts of herself

22:40: Damona's Coming Out Story - Learning to be authentic after years of heteronormative conditioning

28:22: Damona's secret guilty obsession of cults and cult deprogramming

32:22: The Catholic to Pagan Pipeline

34:04: Finding Partners and Therapists that respect our authenticity

40:11: Realizing it wasn't as hard as we thought to talk about ourselves! 😂😂😂   

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

Today’s Topic: Queer Kitchen Witchery (Summer Edition)

1:05: Why “Summer Edition” for this episode? 

3:44: Why is important to acknowledge our queerness in our magical practice? 

5:05: How does your queer spirit and kitchen witch practices work together? 

8:00: Sharing the magic with loved ones, offering nourishing and nurturing through intentionally crafted (pun intended) foods. 

10:00 The Magic of Top Ramen Noodles and Deconstructed Sandwiches

12:30 Summer BBQs & Chosen Family Gatherings

16:00 Gatherings Build Energy, What do we witchy folx do with that energy? 

22:22 MoonKittee’s Magical Fruity Salad Recipe

32:12 Gratitude and Wrap Up! 

TikTok link - https://www.tiktok.com/@queerwitchproject/video/7252097842817305902?_r=1&_t=8digXH5QrmQ
Curio Spice link -
https://curiospice.com/products/saffron-sugar?_pos=4&_sid=d6521b4a2&_ss=r

Moonkittee’s Magical Fruity Salad

Apple - Vitality and Health (an apple a day keeps the Doctor away)
Blueberries - Speak your Truth
Mango - Self Confidence
Orange - Prosperity and Sun Energy
Raspberries - Self Love
Watermelon - Prosperity, Health, and Renewal
Pineapple - Luck
Grapes (purple) - Luxury
Lime Zest - Protection
Basil - Success
Mint - Energy and Vitality
Honey - Connection to the Divine, Prosperity and Diligence
Saffron (optional)  -  Prosperity and Healing

Prep (remember to use magical intention while preparing the ingredients):
Zest the lime and squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Add 2 tbsp of Honey and a couple of saffron strands (optional). Let stand for 20 minutes as you prep the fruit and herbs. (Alternatively - 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp Saffron Sugar). Finely chop 2-3 medium basil leaves and the leaves from 3 sprigs of mint. 

Cut the apple in half horizontally to initiate magical intention, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Put into a large bowl. Chop the remaining fruit into bite sized pieces (if needed) and add to the bowl in this order:

Red - watermelon, raspberries
Orange - orange pieces, mango
Yellow - pineapple
Green - basil, mint, lime zest
Blue - blueberries
Purple - grapes

Remove the saffron strands from the liquid mixture of lime and honey, stir 3 times clockwise, and pour over the fruit. Mix Fruit thoroughly and let it rest for a couple of hours. Say:

“With this salad, I welcome in the energy of summer. May the warmth of the sun sustain me, the magic of the fruit enrich me, and the freshness of the herbs bring me the blessings of the season. As I will it - so mote it be.” 

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject

Summer Solstice has a natural rhythm and energy as does Pride. What is the history and how do they connect?

0:10: Welcome and Awkward Introductions* (we are new to this, hopefully we get less awkward haha)

*Sorry for the poor sound quality on Damona’s end, I promise we fix this after our second episode. 

0:30: Intro to Topic: Summer Solstice and Pride! 

3:30: Numerological Significance of the day the Stonewall Riots 

Numerology Math, bear with me: 

6/28/1969

6+ (2+8) +(1+9+6+9)/ 6 + (1+0) + (2+5) 

6 + 1 + 7= 14 / 1+4 = 5

https://astrotalk.com/numerology-introduction/numerology-number-5

8:15: Dipping our toes into the astrological significance of the date the Stonewall Riots began.

Recommend Articles  - Special Thanks to Ken Dell of Star Whispers Astrology: https://patreon.com/StarWhispers?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link ) 

Sensitive Points in the Stonewall Riot Chart:

https://www.astrologyuniversity.com/sensitive-points-in-the-stonewall-riot-chart/

The Stonewall Riots Astrology Chart:

https://thestarryeye.typepad.com/newage/2009/06/the-stonewall-riots-astrology-chart.html

14:30: Discussing the significance of Pride Celebrations being connected/ paralleled to the vibes of Summer Solstice.  

16:45: Rainbow Capitalism

20:00: What we can do to infuse that Pride of who we are into our magical Summer Solstice Celebrations. 

25:10: Wrapping Up! Happy to be launching our podcast this Summer Solstice 2023. Our first official awkward Outro. 

Like, comment, subscribe! Let us know what you think, and what topics you’d love to hear us queer witchy folx cover. 

Personalized Numerology exploration, Tarot/Oracle Readings, and Social Media for Damona or Moonkittee:

Damona - https://linktr.ee/emotionalsupportpeacock
Moonkittee - https://linktr.ee/moonkittee

Questions, Comments, or Suggestions:
https://linktr.ee/queerwitchproject