Wormwood & Witches

We tried. There isn't a whole lot of representation for POC witches out there. What Erika and Talle wanted to do was to celebrate black witches in history, pop culture, and modern aspects. What we found, as many POC already know, is it was really hard to find much of any context in a positive manner, or any at all. Are we really surprised? No. Join us for an eye opening episode.

Show notes and shout outs:

Hey Mugworts!

Here we connect witchcraft with everything in between right down to the very molecules and atoms of all things. Erin Carr is here to tell us about Animism and how it is the fabric of all ritual, connection, and practice that humans have. As Erin says, “Animism allows us to see the power of the world”. We know all of you will connect with this concept and hope it inspires you on a multitude of levels. Extra treat at the end for an added spooky story for ya!

Show Notes:

Web Of Life Animist Church

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Contact Erin via her Witchcraft account

Contact Erin via her artwork account

Rewilding podcast with Peter Michael Bauer

Althea Sebastiani (author of several books) on Invoking Witchcraft

Hey, Mugworts, it's our last Sabbat of discussion! Imbolc, Oimelc, Candlemas, or Saint Brigid's Day, is all about lighting that fire for new beginnings. We find out what a badass Brigid is too. Get comfy by a fire, pour yourself some tea, and set your intention for this goddess to manifest into the new year.

Show Notes:

Wiccan Year by Judy Ann Nock

https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2016/01/diy-candle-wheel.html#:~:text=Imbolc%20marks%20the%20first%20of,altars%2C%20tables%2C%20or%20windows.

http://gohippiechic.com/imbolc-rituals-and-traditions-for-an-abundant-spring/

Hey there, Mugworts! Season 2 is here! Erika and Talle discuss the history of Shadow Work, how it pertains to the witchy world, and the herbs and crystals that will help you on this journey. We are taking advantage of the winter to dive into meeting our shadow and invite you to join us! 

Show Notes:

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_(psychology)

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evil-deeds/202101/essential-secrets-psychotherapy-what-is-the-shadow

https://www.themagickkitchen.com/not-all-shadow-work-is-the-same-exploring-the-witchs-shadow/

Into the Deep - Herbs for Shadow Work

Sovereignty Herbs

The Poison Path Herbal - Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, & Ritual Entheogens by Coby Michael

Healing Crystals for Shadow Work

Suggested Books:

https://www.amazon.com/Meeting-Shadow-Hidden-Power-Nature/dp/087477618X

https://www.amazon.com/Into-Wild-Shadow-Work-Journal/dp/B089M41ZCW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dominica+applegate+shadow+book&qid=1641950123&sprefix=dominica+applegate%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Women-Who-Run-Wolves-Archetype/dp/0345409876/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=women+who+run+with+wolves&qid=1641950137&sprefix=women+who+r%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1

Hey Mugworts! Talle and Erika would like to treat you to a simple meditation to send you into 2022. Gather your candle, herbs, and crystals mentioned from the previous episode and let's get to manifesting the sh*t out of the new year and beyond. Thank you for riding this journey with us! Have a safe & wonderful NYE! 

To end 2021 on a Sabbath note, Talle and Erika discuss the history of Yule, yulelogs, Christmas trees, and all the rituals you could possibly stuff into your proverbial stocking!  We hope that you feel inspired to honor the ancient Pagan traditions this Yule season with the Winter Solstice (12/21/21) and party on for the following 12 days!  Don't know what Epiphany is?  We got you covered too! Let us know if you feel inspired or creative and how you celebrate by tagging us @wormwoodandwitches on Insta!

Show Notes:

The Wiccan Year by Judy Ann Nock

https://www.zmescience.com/science/history-science/origin-christmas-tree-pagan/

https://nerdist.com/article/yule-curious-past-and-present-day-importance/

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

Flying the Hedge

Earth Witchery

Sacred Earth Journeys

Five Flavor Herbs

Erika & Talle bring you a short & sweet like Halloween candy history of Samhain and a few rituals to celebrate. Gather your moon water and herbs and cozy up by a candle as we treat, not trick, you to the most spookiest time of the year. 

Spooky season is just ramping up Mugworts!  Because Talle and I will both be gone for a small bit of time, we didn't want your ear holes to suffer, so here is a quick spooky story to tide you over until we get to our Samhain episode! Enjoy!

Mugworts!

A very special episode for you as we interview Hannah or @klassy_witch, the host of the podcast The Haunted Insider, burlesquer, and historian extraordinaire! Hannah is a spiritual empath and can hear spirits who are lingering in places. Come learn all about the spirit realm, the differences in which we are able to listen, and what we can do with these gifts.

Broken Babes Burlesque

The Haunted Insider Podcast

Contact Hannah

Another Harvest Sabbat for you guys! The 2nd of the 3 Harvest Celebrations, we have Mabon (Sept. 21/22nd) and the Harvest Full Moon on Sept. 20th, a double extravaganza! Talle and Erika discuss the lore and traditions behind Mabon and how to celebrate the full moon and this Wiccan Sabbat.  We also discuss our Harvest Series, a DIY of elixers and wands leading up to this glorious celebration.  We hope you come learn some witchy things with us and feel empowered to utilize this harvesting time to take note of the natural world around you. Enjoy!