Seeking Witchcraft

DISCLAIMER: This episode is intended ONLY for those over the legal adult age of 18+. The information provided in this episode is offered as an educational tool on various mind altering substances for ritualistic purposes.  This episode features Eric as he discusses various mind altering substances used in witchcraft practice today. This includes wine, incense, and flying ointment. Eric also gives a recipe for an easy-to-create flying ointment. You can find him on Instagram at @faeryangus or Tumblr at ioqayin.tumblr.com. Information on Faery Witchcraft can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/andersonfaery/ Link to article mentioned by Ashley of the sleeping boy and the Devil: https://yonder109372097.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/unawake-and-unsleeping-hypnagogic-prayer-and-invocation-in-witchcraft/?fbclid=IwAR2JOOoMRQt3i9bZ44aMJY2i5LiEqz4btDu7weeaCGWQs1jWqx4e6Udkf6E You can find Ashley on Twitter @SeekWitchcraft, Instagram @seekingwitchcraft, Facebook "Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," or the Community Facebook Group "Witches Seeking Witchcraft."  Want to help support the show and gain access to bonus material? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This is a bonus episode to celebrate receiving half a million plays! Ashley thanks the listeners and reads a short story she wrote about a soul's journey, with heavy ties on reincarnation. This episode features a short reflection on the Seeking Witchcraft podcast, and gives shout outs to other podcasts, people, and sites that have been influential. Thank you to everyone for 500k+ plays!

Sassafrass's "The Heart of Witchcraft" Podcast: https://anchor.fm/heartofwitchcraft

Tianna's "The Christian & the Witch" Podcast: https://anchor.fm/christianwitch

Azaizall's "Feast of Torches" Podcast: https://anchor.fm/feast-of-torches

To find a coven: https://www.mandragoramagika.com/

"Gardnerian Seekers & Initiates" on Facebook

You can find Ashley at Twitter (@SeekWitchraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Facebook at "Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," or the community Facebook group "Witches Seeking Witchcraft." 

Want to support the podcast and gain access to bonus features? Check out the show's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This Season 2 finale is an uncensored, unedited, Witches & Wine-type episode, featuring two special co-hosts, Justin and Tianna! Topics discussed in this episode include: Wicca isn't ancient; the devil in witchcraft; variation with different traditions; types of witchcraft/magic (how witchcraft differs in other countries); magic and pop culture; the witchy westhetic; coven leader variations and generational issues (millennial coven leaders vs boomers); do you have to be female to really be a witch; coming from a bloodline of witches; do you have to be Wiccan to be a Witch; the "Rule of 3"; Gardnerian worship; and Witchcraft as a Cult. 

You can find Justin on Instagram at @azaizall and @hoof_and_horn_photography

Want to support the show? You can do so at anchor.fm/seekingwitchcraft, or https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

This episode features an exciting interview with Jason Mankey! Jason is a Witch, channel manager at Patheos Pagan, eclectic and Gardnerian coven leader, and host of the podcast "Witches, Whisky & Wit." Jason has also authored several Pagan books, such as Transformative Witchcraft, The Witches Athame,  The Witches Altar, and his newest book, "Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule," which will be available to own on September 9th. Ashley and Jason talk about various topics such as what it's like to celebrate both Pagan and Monotheistic holidays (such as both Christmas and Yule), leading and adapting group rituals, working with different tradition energies, alcoholic drinks for the holidays, the Wheel of The Year, and... what to do when you need to use the bathroom in the middle of a ritual!  You can find Jason on Patheos on his blog "Raise the Horns," or on his website at www.panmankey.com/  You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Facebook at 'Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), or Patreon (patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft). 

Author Amy Blackthorn joins the show as a special guest! Amy discusses the magical properties of various herbs and oils, how to use essential oil blends for magic, create various potions and brews, how to smoke cleanse your home, and many, many other useful tips! In addition, Amy discusses her three (amazing) books which are perfect for any one wanting to learn how to use herbs, oils, and much, much more, for your magical practice. The books discussed are "Blackthorn's Botanical Magic: The Green Witch’s Guide to Essential Oils for Spellcraft, Ritual & Healing," "Blackthorn's Botanical Brews: Herbal Potions, Magical Teas, and Spirited Libations," and "Sacred Smoke: Clear Away Negative Energies and Purify Body, Mind, and Spirit." All books are currently published and available to order on Amazon. You can also find Amy on her personal website at http://amyblackthorn.com/ ; her botanical website at https://blackthornhoodooblends.com/ , her facebook at "Amy Blackthorn Author," her witchy meme page, "Witchcraft-Down & Dirty," or on her podcast, The Blackthorn Grove (https://anchor.fm/BlackthornGrove). You can find Ashley on Facebook at "Seeking Witchcraft Podcast," the community Facebook group at "Witches Seeking Witchcraft," Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), or Patreon (patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft). Thanks for listening!