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In this episode of Seeking Witchcraft, Ashley is joined by Seeking Numina to explore the beautiful tradition of handfasting! Together, they discuss the history and symbolism behind this ancient practice, its place in modern Paganism and witchcraft, and the many ways couples can incorporate handfasting into their wedding ceremonies. Whether you're planning your own handfasting, curious about Pagan wedding traditions, or simply interested in the magic of love and commitment, this episode offers a look into this meaningful ritual.

Elyse Welles is the bestselling author of “Sacred Wild: An Invitation to Connect to Spirits of the Land”. A native Greek Priestess reviving the lost earth temple arts of the Mediterranean at forgotten oracle sites in Greece, she is also an initiated High Priestess in the eclectic Faery Tradition of witchcraft and holds an MA in spiritual studies. She hosts three podcasts, including the top 20 show, The Magick Kitchen, and Living Hellenism with George Lizos. Elyse teaches online containers and guides immersive pilgrimages to Greece's sacred places in and around Delphi and Eleusis. She also founded Samhainfest, a festival Oct. 31-Nov 1 2026 in Havre de Grace, MD. Learn more at samhainfest.com or elysewelles.com and follow her at @seekingnumina and @samhainfest_ on Instagram and Facebook.

You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), business instagram (@CrescentCatLibrary), personal Instagram (@spellsandkettlebells), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

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Magic doesn’t always have to involve elaborate rituals, rare ingredients, or perfectly timed spells. Sometimes, it’s found in the everyday things we do without even thinking about them. In this episode, Ashley talks with Molly Donlan about her book Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice and Getting Stuff Done. Listen in as they explore what it means to recognize magic in the routines we already have, how mundane practices can become meaningful acts of witchcraft, and why you don’t need to make everything complicated for it to count as magic.

Purchase link: Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done

You can find Molly on Instagram (@m0dizzl3) or at her website https://mollydonlan.com/

Download her free meditations here: Magic Meditations

Find all of the information about her book, including bonuses, here: https://www.mollydonlan.com/mundane-magic

You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), business instagram (@CrescentCatLibrary), personal Instagram (@spellsandkettlebells), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

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In this episode of Seeking Witchcraft, Ashley chats with Fernie (@golden_mirror_fortunes), author of The Joy of Tarot, about his approach to tarot and the inspiration behind his book. We dive into the joy of working with tarot, how to build a relationship with the cards, and some of the unique tarot spreads featured in The Joy of Tarot.

Fernie shares his perspective on reading tarot, creating meaningful spreads, and making tarot feel approachable and enjoyable for readers at any level. Whether you’re new to tarot or a seasoned reader, this episode is full of ideas to help you connect with your deck in new ways.Fernie brings their glittering and fabulous perspective to the ancient practice of tarot.

As a loud and proud non-binary queer Latine fortune teller, Fernie will help you find your own voice amongst the din of the world. Fernie has worked as a school principal and is an education consultant as well as being Your Favorite Fortune Teller at Golden Mirror Fortunes, and uses tarot and magic to help all of their "amores" find their path and ignite their own dazzling inner flame. Order their book, "The Joy of Tarot", wherever books are sold, and visit them at GoldenMirrorFortunes.com! 

Purchase The Joy of Tarot here!

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In this episode, Ashley welcomes Marshall to discuss his new book, The Diary of an American Witch. Together, they explore the inspiration behind the book, real-life magical experiences, spirituality, identity, baneful magic, and the realities of practicing witchcraft in modern America.

You can find Marshall on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok at @WitchofSouthernLight, his Etsy page, or RedBubble.

Check out his other books:

• The Red Mother
• Cunning Words: A Grimoire of Tales and Magic

You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

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In this episode of Seeking Witchcraft, Ashley is joined by returning guest Julia Halina Hadas to chat about her book Mystical Mocktails: 60 Nonalcoholic Mindful Recipes, Rituals, and Affirmations. Listen in and learn how to turn everyday drinks into simple, powerful magic. This episode explores kitchen witchcraft, herbal energetics, sobriety in ritual, and how mocktails can act as accessible spells for both beginners and seasoned witches. Tune in for easy ways to bring magic into your daily routine, and don’t miss the giveaway details at the end! ✨

You can find Julia on Instagram (@witchcraftcocktail), her websites, witchcraftcocktails.com or JuliaHalinaHadas.com. Order her latest book at this link: Mystical Mocktails: 60 Nonalcoholic Mindful Recipes, Rituals, and Affirmations

You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), personal Instagram (@spellsandkettlebells), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

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Tune in as host Ashley explores the art of kitchen magic, also known as kitchen witchery, and how to turn everyday cooking into awitchcraft. This episode breaks down simple and accessible ways to bring magic into your daily routine. You’ll learn how common pantry staples can be used to invite love, protection, abundance, and more into your life. This episode features tips for creating a sacred kitchen space, aligning your cooking with the seasons and moon phases, and starting your own kitchen grimoire.

You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), personal Instagram (@spellsandkettlebells), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

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Ashley sits down with Eric King, author of A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America’s Most Notorious Dungeon. Eric is an anarchist who spent years locked inside a federal maximum security prison. In this episode, he offers a raw and powerful look into his experience in the prison system and the reality of surviving extreme isolation with his path as a practicing pagan behind bars.

Eric shares how he built spiritual connection in an environment designed to strip people of identity, community, and meaning. From spellcrafting using whatever materials he could find, to forging a relationship with his Goddess while in prison, he gives an intimate glimpse into the rituals and resilience that sustained him through some of the harshest conditions in the U.S. prison system. This episode offers a conversation about survival, resistance, and the magic we create even in the darkest places.

You can find Eric on Instagram (@SupportEricKing) or on Reddit: u/EKsaorsire

Click here to purchase A Clean Hell.

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Ashley sits down with psychic medium and witch Salicrow, author of Tarot as Storyteller, to explore how to read tarot like a witch. Learn how to trust your intuition, create personal symbols, and keep your energy clear with psychic hygiene practices. Whether you’re brand-new to tarot or looking to go deeper, this episode will help you connect with your deck on a whole new level.

Book Link: Tarot as Storyteller: Psychic Development, Cartomancy, and Reading the Web of Fate

Other Book Mentioned: Spirit Speaker: A Medium's Guide to Death and Dying

You can find Salicrow on her website at https://www.salicrow.com/

or on Instagram @Salicrow

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In this episode of Seeking Witchcraft, Ashley is joined by author and practitioner Matthew Venus to explore his book, Ensouling the Effigy: The Witch’s Arte of Enspirited Objects. Together, they dive into the art of effigy magic, spirit vessels, and the role of animism in modern witchcraft. From crafting effigies and spirit houses to building authentic relationships with spirits, this conversation offers both practical techniques and deeper insights for anyone looking to expand their magical toolkit and spiritual connections.

You can purchase Matthew's book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, through Crossed Crow Books or Red Wheel/Weiser. Find Matthew on his website at https://spiritusarcanum.com/ or on Instagram @spiritus_arcanum.

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In this special episode, host Ashley welcomes November, who was pregnant at the time of recording, and seasoned pagan parent Angela Z. Together, they dive into a warm and insightful conversation about parenting through a pagan lens. November asks Angela about her experiences raising children within a pagan household, everything from introducing spiritual practices, to building family traditions, and navigating societal challenges. Angela shares her experience, advice, and the wisdom she has gained along her parental path. Whether you’re preparing for parenthood, raising little ones, or simply curious about what pagan parenting looks like in practice, this episode offers guidance, inspiration, and lived experiences.

You can find November on Instagram at @lemoncrushmonday & @novscavern

https://littlepaganacorns.com/

Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions can be found here: https://amzn.to/46hIaRy

https://www.spiralscouts.org/about_us

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