Witchcraft Deconstructed

Arguably one of the most powerful tools in service to your magickal practice. With it you separates the worlds, put a fine point on your intentions, and cut to the quick of your ritual’s purpose.

But what are the different blades within your circle? What happens if you use your blade in ways unintended for ritual? And how can you forge a relationship with your blade to provide an effective tool?

In this episode we discuss the sacred edge with a guest who will share, not only her experience with tempered metal in ritual, but in crafting a coven-founding sword.

Used by the Incas to symbolize the sun god, and portrayed through art in distant Andes temples. The sunflower is known the world over as having an affection for the sun.

But how might it be used as a tool for the Element of Air,

What practical and magickal properties can aid you in your daily practices, and how might it improve your ability to communicate clearly

In this episode we explore the Sunflower and the Elixir of Air

On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

The traditional Christmas tree, decorated with tinsel, shiney balls, and electric lights adorns the home to light up an otherwise seasonally dark time.

But what are its pagan roots? How has can it be applied to bring you luck and fertility in the coming months, and how might it be used in future Sabbats?

In this mini episode, Casandra explores the Yule Tree on Witchcraft Deconstructed

What is the best way to start the day? Many of us, we have to perform our works in plain sight. Maybe we are in travel, in the office, or in a place where we might not want to draw a lot of attention. And to this I say, you have all the symbolism and ritual within a cup of coffee, that you will need to start your day.

Witchcraft has a long history of truth hidden within the legends, stories, and fears of our ancestors, but what happens when people seek the path as shelter from emotional battering, or flock to it for the promise of powers that movies and TV promote.

This is the third and final episode in a series talking about the not-so-great reasons to explore Witchcraft.

On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

Many come to the path seeking empowerment of the self, and a betterment of life, yet others come looking for power, control, or to exploit a perceived openness of sexuality. How do our actions conspire for or against us, and what are the moral guidelines to help us navigate or craft?

This is the second of three episodes we will spend talking about the not-so-great reasons to explore Witchcraft.

On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

There are many reasons a person may find themselves walking this path, but there are some ways to approach the craft that might make starting out a bit challenging. Maybe it’s a desire to bend people to your will, or to command ancient demons to do your bidding.

This is the first of three episodes we will spend talking about the not-so-great reasons to explore Witchcraft, on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

78 cards have been used since the 1400s to provide insight into love, health, and wealth, to divine a shadow of what is to come, and to lend guidance in life.

Today there are hundreds of variations that can be found around the world but what is the right deck to start with, how should they come into your possession, and how do you get started in this ancient divinatory practice.

In this episode we deep dive into the most common questions about the Tarot on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

It is a time when day and night are at equal length, and we celebrate the second harvest holiday of potluck parties that include a variety of apple deserts, breads, and beer. But when did this observance being, why do we celebrate the killing of John Barleycorn, and how does the ancient and magickal craft of barley brewing play into this holiday? In this episode we explore the holiday of Mabon with a special guest-host, archeology student and home brew entrepreneur, Nate Biondi, On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

It's sat on our tables and altars for thousands of years. Used as one of the first offerings to the gods and in magical ritual throughout the world, this mineral has been currency, seasoning, and magical element since the very beginning of human history.

But why does something so common hold so much power?

Why are there so many variations of it?

And how can it be used to spice up our rituals and magical practices?

In this episode we examine the role and power of Salt,

On Witchcraft Deconstructed.