She Speaks Volumes is created by Daniella Sorrentino

CREDITS:

Voice-Actors + Narrators

Margaret Alice Murray, excerpts from witchcraze read by Verna Sorrentino

Scottish Witches: Marnie Thompson, JP Wright, Susan Harden

Joan of Arc: @katsuky

Interviews with:

Yvonne Owens

Dr Liz Williams

LINKS TO PURCHASE or READ BOOKS REFERENCED: detailed bibliography below.

Witch Cults in Western Europe

Witchcraze

Abject Eroticism in Northern Renaissance Art

Miracles of Our Own Making

BBC Bitesize. “Case Study: James vi and the North Berwick Witch Hunt.” Accessed May 29, 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zj77xbk/articles/zmr6hcw.

Dictionaries of the Scots Language. “Dictionary of the Scots Language,” n.d. https://dsl.ac.uk/.

King, James, G B Harrison, and James Carmichael. King James the First, Daemonologie (1597) : Newes from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian, a Notable Sorcerer Who Was Burned at Edenbrough in Ianuary Last (1591). San Diego, Ca: Book Tree, 2002.

Llewellyn Barstow, Anne . Witchcraze : A New History of the European Witch Hunts. New York, N.Y.: Harperone, 1994.

Murray, Margaret Alice. The Witch-Cult in Western Europe, 1921.

Owens, Yvonne. Abject Eroticism in Northern Renaissance Art : The Witches and Femmes Fatales of Hans Baldung Grien. London ; New York ; Oxford ; New Delhi ; Sydney: Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2020.

saint-joan-of-arc.com. “Joan of Arc: Trial of Condemnation Searchable Transcipt,” n.d. https://saint-joan-of-arc.com/trial-condemnation.htm.

Williams, Liz. MIRACLES of OUR OWN MAKING : A History of Paganism. S.L.: Reaktion Books, 2021.

Since the 1970s witchcraft has been spreading, exponentially each year. It is currently the fastest growing ideology (where?).Yet this idea of ‘witch’ is as ephemeral as magic itself. What do we identify with when we call ourselves ‘witch’? What do we mean when we call someone else a witch? Witchcraft itself is more diverse in recent years than in the past; contemporary witches can be hedge witches, kitchen witches, chaos witches, shadow witches or follow any number of magical paths. The rising popularity of the craft is also expanding the definition of witchcraft. There is no central authority for witches, it is truly a folk-lore, a crowd-sourced ideology that is constantly being defined and redefined by its practitioners - Wiki-Witchery if you like. 

over the season The cauldron will host panel discussions between different practitioners to explore the nuances and the diversity in the craft, speak with historians who are revisiting history to unpack how current ideas of witchcraft emerged, look at what makes a witch a witch, and what makes witchcraft unique as an ideology. 

Episode one will be available on your favourite podcast player June 20th, or listen at intothecauldron.org. 

If you want to participate in the discussion of ‘what is a witch’, consider joining The Cauldron as a member. For a mere $7 a month you will be supporting the podcast, our panel discussions, and The Cauldron platform an ad free space to share ideas about witchcraft, magic, and meaning. Visit intothecauldron.org to learn more.

MUSIC: Imaginary Friend V1 by Dresden The Flamingo - soundstripe.com

Cover art: Study of a Witch by Luis Ricardo Falero, 19th century

Episode Title: A Documented History of the Tarot with Sherryl E. Smith

Description:

In this episode of The Cauldron, we are thrilled to welcome Sherryl E. Smith, a distinguished tarot historian and the creator of Tarotheritage.com. Join us as we delve into the rich and fascinating history of tarot cards, exploring the major arcana and uncovering the stories behind these mystical symbols. Sherryl shares her extensive knowledge, insights, and passion for tarot.

Key Points:

• Introduction to Sherryl E. Smith and her background in tarot history.
• An overview of Tarotheritage.com and its vast resources, including detailed histories of major arcana cards, tarot galleries, and a timeline of tarot history.
• The origins and evolution of tarot cards through the centuries.
• In-depth discussion on the symbolism and significance of major arcana cards.
• Sherryl’s journey in creating Tarotheritage.com and her dedication to preserving and sharing tarot history.
• Insights into how and when tarot came to be used for personal growth and spiritual guidance.

Links Mentioned:

• Visit Sherryl E. Smith’s website: tarotheritage.com
• Purchase reporduction of the cards here: https://www.loscarabeo.com/en/products/tarocchi-lo-scarabeo 

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Love our podcast? Consider supporting The Cauldron by becoming a member for just $7 a month. As a member, you’ll receive:

• Members-only episodes
• Invites to special talks
• Access to The Cauldron Social Media stream – a unique platform just for witches, much like Facebook but tailored to our community.

Join us and help us continue bringing you more magical content. Visit our website to become a member today!

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Thank you for listening to the The Cauldron. A special thanks to Sherryl E. Smith for sharing her incredible insights and knowledge with us. Don't forget to check out tarotheritage.com for more on tarot history. Until next time, blessed be!

The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington: Surrealist Storytelling and Female Friendship.

Excerpts from The Hearing Trumpet are ready by Verna Sorrentino

This episode is based on The NYRB edition of The Hearing Trumpet published in 2021.

The Hearing Trumpet was written in the 1950s, and was originally published in 1974.

Listen to the SSV episode on Carrington's Down Below

FROM WIKIPEDIA: Mary Leonora Carrington OBE (6 April 1917 – 25 May 2011[1]) was a British-born Mexican artist, surrealist painter, and novelist. She lived most of her adult life in Mexico City and was one of the last surviving participants in the surrealist movement of the 1930s.[2] Carrington was also a founding member of the women's liberation movement in Mexico during the 1970s.[3][4] read more

Research Links:

• Leonora Carrington's - Art work: https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington
• Museo Leonora Carrington: https://www.leonoracarringtonmuseo.org
• Article about Carrington and Varo: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/leonora-carrington-7615/love-friendship-rivalry-surreal-friends

Books I used for research:

• The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead.
• Leonora Carrington: Surrealism, Alchemy and Art by Susan L. Alberth
• Magia, Genio, Follia: Leonora Carrington by Lucio Giuliodori
• The Complete Stories of Leonora Carrington by Leonora Carrington

Learn More: esbat.tv

To learn more about She Speaks Volumes, Leonora Carrington and the other writer's in this series please visit: The Amuseum

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The Cauldron: An audio-zine for witches, and people who study and practice magic, myth, and meaning.

created by Daniella Sorrentino for esbat.tv

Interview conducted by journalist and 13th House Mystery school Priest John Threlfall.

Interviewee is director Rama Rau: https://ramarau.com/

To learn more about where you can watch The Coven: https://www.covendoc.com/

You can explore upcoming episodes of the Cauldron at: https://esbat.tv/

The Cauldron: An audio-zine for witches, and people who study and practice magic, myth, and meaning.

created by Daniella Sorrentino for esbat.tv

This episode fell out of the Perspectives on the Witch Trials episode I did for She Speaks Volumes. Through my research I came across a book Miracles of Our Own Making; A history of paganism. The book caused me to reconsider much of what I had learned, assumed, or imagined about the history of witchcraft, and I was thrilled that the author Liz Williams agreed to be interviewed for the Cauldron’s pilot season. 

Dr Liz Williams has degrees at BA and Master’s level in Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence and a PhD in the History and Philosophy of Science, the latter from the University of Cambridge. 

In addition to writing Miracles of our Own Making she has published science fiction, fantasy and other non fiction books.

A link to her biography and bibliography can be found here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Williams

To purchase a copy of Miracles of our Making visit here:

https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/miracles-of-our-own-making

You can learn more about The Cauldron on: https://esbat.tv/

The Cauldron: An audio-zine for witches, and people who study and practice magic, myth, and meaning.

created by Daniella Sorrentino for esbat.tv

CREDITS:

Voice-Actors + Narrators

Margaret Alice Murray, excerpts from witchcraze read by Verna Sorrentino

Scottish Witches: Marnie Thompson, JP Wright, Susan Harden

Joan of Arc: @katsuky

Interviews with:

Yvonne Owens

Dr Liz Williams

LINKS TO PURCHASE or READ BOOKS REFERENCED: detailed bibliography below.

Witch Cults in Western Europe

Witchcraze

Abject Eroticism in Northern Renaissance Art

Miracles of Our Own Making

BBC Bitesize. “Case Study: James vi and the North Berwick Witch Hunt.” Accessed May 29, 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zj77xbk/articles/zmr6hcw.

Dictionaries of the Scots Language. “Dictionary of the Scots Language,” n.d. https://dsl.ac.uk/.

King, James, G B Harrison, and James Carmichael. King James the First, Daemonologie (1597) : Newes from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian, a Notable Sorcerer Who Was Burned at Edenbrough in Ianuary Last (1591). San Diego, Ca: Book Tree, 2002.

Llewellyn Barstow, Anne . Witchcraze : A New History of the European Witch Hunts. New York, N.Y.: Harperone, 1994.

Murray, Margaret Alice. The Witch-Cult in Western Europe, 1921.

Owens, Yvonne. Abject Eroticism in Northern Renaissance Art : The Witches and Femmes Fatales of Hans Baldung Grien. London ; New York ; Oxford ; New Delhi ; Sydney: Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2020.

saint-joan-of-arc.com. “Joan of Arc: Trial of Condemnation Searchable Transcipt,” n.d. https://saint-joan-of-arc.com/trial-condemnation.htm.

Williams, Liz. MIRACLES of OUR OWN MAKING : A History of Paganism. S.L.: Reaktion Books, 2021.

The Cauldron is produced by Daniella Sorrentino for esbat.tv

Welcome to The very first episode of The Cauldron, an audio-zine for witches and people who study magic, and meaning. This episode is a bit of a teaser of what the cauldron will be.

Read more about the podcast at: esbat.tv/the cauldron