Witch Wednesdays

I'm joined today by author George Lizos to chat about the ancient Greek pantheon and the transition into modern day Greek mysticism.

SECRETS OF GREEK MYSTICISM is the first spiritual book about the Greek gods and goddesses written by a native, practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism. Rather than presenting the gods and goddesses as symbolic, lifeless figures, Secrets of Greek Mysticism teaches readers how to find each god or goddess within them. This is achieved by explaining the deeper spiritual meaning of popular myths and through grounding insights on the gods’ virtues as they relate to modern life: practicing bravery with Ares, cultivating endurance with Demeter, and embodying love with Aphrodite.

George Lizos is a spiritual teacher, intuitive, and creator of Intuition Mastery School. He is also a priest of Hellenic Polytheism at the world’s first modern temple of Zeus in Cyprus.

https://georgelizos.com/greekmysticism

https://www.instagram.com/georgelizos/

https://georgelizos.com/

I'm joined today by the Practical Mystic, Nicole Frolick. We chat all about healing, reclaiming lost parts of your soul, connecting with your inner child, plant medicine, and more! Including different forms of meditation and daily practices.

TW: Nicole briefly discusses her experience with SA as a minor and healing as a part of her journey. It’s a gentle and not detailed discussion but may be triggering for some. You’ll hear a tone to be able to skip the segment.

Nicole Frolick is a practical mystic, experienced in intuitive life coaching, inner child healing, and the reclamation of one’s Secret Self, a process that uncovers the hidden and yet most valuable strengths, talents, and untapped purpose of the soul. She is also the host of "Enlighten Up", a weekly podcast.With over 25 years of experience in the realm of healing the mind, body, and soul connections, Nicole acts as a Surrogate Siren who co-captains one's soul through a deep psychic descent into the unchartered waters of the unconscious mind. You can find her on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. 

You’ve heard from Julia on the podcast before when we had a chat all about Witchcraft Cocktails, but today we’re covering a new topic: moon magic! Julia has a new book out titled The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Moon Magick. We cover the impact the moon has on our world, connecting with the moon in your practice and within your own life, simple spells and tips for beginners, and more!

Find Julia:

https://witchcraftcocktails.com

https://juliahalinahadas.com

Today's episode is all about the energy and magic of April 2024 and how that can be applied to your witchcraft practice.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/witchwednesdays

I'm joined today by author Annwyn Avalon to chat about her newest book, The Celtic Goddess Grimoire. We talk about so many mythology, lesser known Celtic goddesses, archeological finds, water witchcraft (even for land locked witches), life in Glastonbury as a Lead Ceremonialist at the White Spring, and more!

Find Annwyn:

www.waterwitchcraft.com

Celtic Goddess Grimoire

Annwyn Avalon is a Celtic Water Witch and Water Priestess. She is the Author of The Way of the Water Priestess, Water Witchcraft: Magic and Lore from the Celtic Tradition and The Celtic Goddess Grimiore. She is the founder of Water Priestess Training, The Water Priestess Confluence, Bewitching the Waters Symposium, and Triskele Rose Witchcraft an Avalonian Witchcraft Tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of Esoteric Water Mysteries. Her path is one of sacred service to the waters of this world and her ancestors. She is an initiated Witch and Priestess, Reiki Master Teacher, award-winning Dancer, and has a BFA in sculpture, BA in Anthropology. She has also received an apprentice certificate in Herbalism. She writes for the Magical Times Magazine in the UK and has contributed to other published works such as Brigid's Light: Tending the Ancestral Flame of the Beloved Celtic Goddess, This Witch, and Witchology Magazine. She is the author of the Patheos Blog The Water Witch. She now lives in Glastonbury as the sacred steward of Chalice Orchard, the former home of the famous occultist Dion Fortune and is a Keeper and Lead Ceremonialist at the White Spring, one of the sacred springs located in Glastonbury.

Today I'm joined by author Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) to chat all about herbalism and her upcoming book, The Herbalist's Guide. A beautiful resource for beginners and advanced practitioners looking to grow their own herbalism practice.

The Herbalist's Guide arms readers with the tools to protect themselves and their families with natural remedies. Learn about basic botany, harvesting, herbal preparations, miscellaneous materials used to make herbal medicine, and other tools of the trade!

The perfect book for herbal beginners and those looking to build their own home apothecary.

Find Mary and The Herbalist's Guide:

https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510778092/the-herbalists-guide/

https://herbalistmentor.com/

https://www.ancestralherbology.com/

Today I'm chatting all about the magic and witchcraft of March, including the energies, correspondences, astrological happenings, and holidays. How will you be incorporating the month into your witchcraft practice?

If you’ve been looking for how to guide to direct you through the process of learning to read Lenormand for yourself and others, this is the episode for you. I’m joined today by the creator of The Language of Lenormand guide book and deck, Erika Robinson. We chat about her history with the cards and creating guides, how to start reading for yourself, tips for beginners, and of course, plenty of examples!

This a much-needed guide to this increasingly popular divination system.  Widely respected authority Erika Robinson believes that Lenormand is not just a deck of cards but also a language that, if mastered, can help you achieve self-empowerment and the ability to attain the life you desire. A longtime English teacher, she helps readers become fluent in the language of Lenormand. This clearly written, accessible guide to the meanings of each card requires no prior knowledge of Lenormand, but is simultaneously a sophisticated book that takes Lenormand to the next level, providing greater insights and elucidation for those already familiar with it.

Find Erika:

Lenormandwitherika.com

I'm joined today by a favorite author of mine, Denise Alvarado, to chat about her newest work: The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire.

The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire is the first practical guide to New Orleans-style magic inspired by the life and traditions of Marie Laveau—the eternal and enduring Queen of New Orleans Voodoo. This is a working grimoire, or spell book, created for the modern witch and Conjure worker that provides formulas and recipes for solving the problems of daily living and enhancing quality of life using the Laveau Voodoo tradition.

We have such a great chat about Louisiana Voodoo and the misconceptions surrounding this spiritual practice, learning voodoo traditions for beginners, and of course, details about Marie Laveau and her life.

Find More:

Book Website: laveauvoodoogrimoire.com

Denise Alvarado is a bestselling author and artist whose work is inspired by magick, mystery, and the gothic aesthetic. She has written over twenty books and created many works of art that have captivated audiences around the world. A New Orleans born, native Creole raised in the unique culture of New Orleans, Louisiana, Alvarado has studied indigenous healing traditions from a personal and academic perspective for over five decades. Alvarado is an independent researcher and member of the American Anthropological Association, the Association of Indigenous Anthropologists, and the Association of Latina/o & Latinx Anthropologists. Find more here: https://www.denisealvarado.com/about