How have spells and magick found their way into the common traditions surrounding New Years? We look at common superstitions and break down the symbols to help you ensure the best start to the coming year on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

New Years

The leaves are falling, our days are growing darker,  and the veil between the world of the living and the dead are thinning.

But where did this idea of a veil come from, how do we feel that it is thinning, and why at this time of year rather than any other time. 

In this episode, we explore the nature of the Veil 
On Witchcraft Deconstructed

The leaves are falling, our days are growing darker, and the veil between the world of the living and the dead are thinning. But where did this idea of a veil come from, how do we feel that it is thinning, and why at this time of year rather than any other time. In this episode, we explore the nature of the Veil On Witchcraft Deconstructed

The Thinning Veil

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.

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.

The Ritual Blades

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.

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 Sunflower and The Elixir of Air

From Witch Hazel on looney tunes and The wicked witch of the east in the Wizard of Oz, to the Sport of Quidditch in the Harry potter series. 
It is as iconic an accessory as Wonder Woman’s invisible jet, or Batman’s batmobile. Super human figures have super human means of travel. 
From the earliest days of witchcraft, the witch and the broom have gone hand in hand. But why did this simple household cleaning implement rise to such prominence in modern culture?  What truths lie behind the lore?

In this episode, we explore the intimate and high flying legacy of the Witches Broom, on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

From Witch Hazel on looney tunes and The wicked witch of the east in the Wizard of Oz, to the Sport of Quidditch in the Harry potter series. It is as iconic an accessory as Wonder Woman’s invisible jet, or Batman’s batmobile. Super human figures have super human means of travel. From the earliest days of witchcraft, the witch and the broom have gone hand in hand. But why did this simple household cleaning implement rise to such prominence in modern culture? What truths lie behind the lore? In this episode, we explore the intimate and high flying legacy of the Witches Broom, on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

The Flying Broom

What is the difference between a modern witch and wizard? And what does it mean to raise energy? These questions and more are covered in-depth within this first episode to this podcast series where the underpinnings of modern witchcraft are explored. Come hang with Rev Wade and Raela, your resident bluecollar pagans with 60 years cumulative experience in the craft, providing a lighthearted no-BS perspective on modern paganism.

Witches, Wizards, and Raising Energy

Blue collar Witches and Wizards breaking down witchcraft and ritual to improve life, family and work.

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