That Witch Life

This is normally when the annual Burning Man Festival would take place but it is sadly canceled this year (thanks, Covid). Doctor Beverley returns to talk about the Magick of Burning Man, the festival's culture and her role as a Temple Guardian at this event. She describes Spiritual and Magickal moments of simply being at the event, and the blessings and challenges of doing rituals at Burning Man. We also discuss the California wildfires and the devastating storms in the Midwest. Cover art courtesy of Doctor Beverley. Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com.  Support the show: Patreon.com/thatwitchlife    Ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast   etsy.com/thatwitchlifepodcast 

What is music without Magick...or Magick without music? Emmy-nominated musician and Witch Jenna Greene brings us *NEW* music from her forthcoming album and talks with us about how everyone has a gift to bring to heal this world. We also discuss channeling power into our Magick through music and working with the Shadow. Courtney talks about what to do when your dog eats your Magickal supplies and Kanani reviews "Ever After" (with Soleil!). A listener is in a nasty custody battle over a small child and a psychic reader says it's due to a curse on the family. What should the listener do (Spoiler feelings: We have ***FEELINGS*** about this issue)! "Faerie Queen," "Mermaid Song (for Yemaya)," and "In The Twilight" performed and used with courtesy by Jenna Greene.  Audio transcript and show notes at thatwitchlife.com. Support the show: patreon.com/thatwitchlife   ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast    etsy.com/shop/thatwitchlifepodcast

Witches love fiction and fiction loves Witches! Award-winning and New York Times Bestseller author Zoraida Córdova discusses her journey with Witchcraft and its influence on her fiction. She shares how Witchcraft and spirituality helped her build the world of her popular series: Brooklyn Brujas. We also discuss cultural context in creating a Magickal world and why readers keep returning to stories about Witches and Witchcraft. Digressions include: Vampires, Star Wars, "Charmed," "Twilight," "Buffy" and Luke Perry. Kanani talks about life in a house with COVID and Hilary talks about the use of yarrow. Plus, a psychic told our listener that they were "The Mother Gaia Incarnate." What does THAT mean??? Audio transcript and show notes at thatwitchlife.com. Support the show: patreon.com/thatwitchlife   ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast    etsy.com/shop/thatwitchlifepodcast

Get your first 10-minute reading with Keen for only $1.99:  https://trykeen.com/thatwitchlife. Because you deserve answers. Thank you to Keen for sponsoring this episode! Today, we geek out over Witch-CRAFTING! Witch and yarn artisan Nani Romanoff talks with us about working Magick through fiber arts, including its meditative qualities, and using yarn to create incredible spells and talismans. We also explore the crucial but under-appreciated use of texture in a spell’s components. Kanani and Courtney talk about their participation in the Portland protests, Hilary shares dandelion Magick, and we all drool over a s’mores ritual for kids. Listener question: Is it Magick or just our mind playing tricks? Audio transcript and show notes at: thatwitchlife.com.  Support the show: patreon.com/thatwitchlife    ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast

Get your first 10-minute reading with Keen for only $1.99:  https://trykeen.com/thatwitchlife. Because you deserve answers. Thank you to Keen for sponsoring this episode! Thirteen moons in a year...and they each have a Magickal role! Author and priestess Jhenah Telyndru talks about Lunar Magick inspired by Britannic mythology. We discuss myth as response to human experience and how the phases of the Moon can aid in personal transformation. We also offer suggestions for celebrating the Full Moon on August 3. Listener question: Is the Morrigan summoning someone to work with the dead? Plus, Courtney's super-meta zombie-nightmare, an awesome artist, and an ancient mystery: How much caffeine is JUST TOO MUCH? Kanani might know.  Support the show: patreon.com/thatwitchlife   ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThatWitchLifePodcast  Audio transcript and show notes at thatwitchlife.com 

Get your first 10-minute reading with Keen for only $1.99: https://trykeen.com/thatwitchlife. Because you deserve answers. Thank you to Keen for sponsoring this episode! It's the height of summer and we are all about the outdoors Magick! Guest Christopher Penczak joins us to discuss forming Magickal relationships with plants, making bonds with specific individual plant energies, reading messages from plants, and showing gratitude to plant allies. We also discuss feeling like an outcast among outcasts, the periodic importance of being a skeptical Witch, and the role of verification. We answer a listener question on using salt in rituals while being mindful of environmental. Courtney shares Lúnasa history and ways to celebrate the holiday, Kanani reviews "Kiki's Delivery Service," and Hilary fights the spider mites. Other digressions include the protests in Portland, the horror of ladybugs, and drama at the grocery store. For bonus content, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thatwitchlife. Audio transcript and show notes at: www.thatwitchlife.com. 

Get your first 10-minute reading with Keen for only $1.99: https://trykeen.com/thatwitchlife. Because you deserve answers. Thank you to Keen for sponsoring this episode! The forest has been a place for Witch since, well, always! Author Jake Richards talks with us about the role of the forest in Magick and shares with us some of the Appalachian folklore and practices shaped by the forest. We discuss the sympathetic nature of the forest as well as respected it as an ecosystem both dangerous and vulnerable. We also touch on working with the Bible in Witchcraft and the role of faith in productive spellwork. Courtney shares some Blue Jay lore, Hilary talks about the Magickal uses of mint, and Kanani reviews "Witches of Eastwick" (and also how she is a sea hag). Plus, meet Walter the Angry Squirrel! We answer listener questions: Is the Goddess Lilith related to Satan? What do you do when a spell works a little TOO well? For more stories from Jake that we just couldn't fit in the episode, become a Patron today and get bonus content! Pictures, show notes, and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com.  

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Do you ever notice how Witches LOVE tattoos? Did you know tattoos can be Magkical tools? Ritual tattooing is a powerful way to mark a rite of passage, but also manifest the changes you desire. Guest Habba Nero joins us to discuss how the act of getting tattooed is a ritual itself. She shares with us the history Icelandic staves and how she utilizes them in her tattoo work. We also discuss diving into fear, and the transformation in doing so. Digressions include adventures at a lavender farm and the Enchanted Forest, and Courtney's encounter with an Earth Spirit (Guess what? It doesn't look like a Disney movie). We answer a listener question: Do someone have to be naked or engage in sexual activity to join a Coven? (Spoiler alert: NO!) Pictures, show notes, and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com.  

It is said that the greatest tool of the Witch is the Self. Special guest Chaweon Koo discusses how we ourselves and our bodies are the most powerful sources of Magick, and how everyday items of adornment--from clothes, to jewelry, to make-up, become part of a Witch's personal sorcery. Other topics include the case of the missing Familiar, Hilary's spectacular performance (which you can catch online!), wicked sunburns, and why the f*ck won't people wear their g*******d masks??? We want to give the biggest thanks to all of our new Patreon supporters! For access to special content and goodies, become a Patron today! 

Protection Magick is one of the core tenets of Witchcraft. But when do we need it and how should we do it? Special guest David Shi discusses the spiritual practices of protection from different North Asia traditions. He also discusses the nature of Shamanism--what it is and isn't. We explore a listener question about animal symbolism and its possible connection to different pantheons. Your Witches share 'What They Did On Their Summer Solstices,' Hilary offers suggestions for the next Full Moon and Kanani reviews "The Dark Crystal." Other unrelated topics include earwigs and nocturnal spider eating. Plus, we could use your help! We are now on Patreon. To keep more of the content you love coming, consider supporting us as a Patron. You can also buy us a coffee, or purchase our handmade merchandise on Etsy. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform!