Your Average Witch Podcast

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Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum joins us to explore animism, witchcraft, and the spirits that inhabit everything around us. We dive into what it means to be a witch in today's world, examining the complex relationship between magical practice and capitalism.

• Defining what it means to be a witch through spirit work, spirit flight, shape-shifting, and bewitching ordinary objects
• Exploring panpsychic animism as a worldview where consciousness exists in everything from plants to rocks to spell bottles
• Understanding magical materials as conscious allies rather than mere ingredients in recipes
• Creating magical objects as vessels for spirits and developing relationships with the spirits we work with
• Using breath as a powerful magical tool for conjuring, offering, and transformation
• Navigating the contradictions of practicing animist magic in a capitalist world
• Challenging unhealthy authority dynamics in magical communities while valuing ethical eldership
• Reclaiming an animist perspective as a way to heal our relationship with the natural world

Join us next week for part two of our conversation with Matthew, where we'll discuss the Salem Witch Fest, making allies of plant spirits, and collaborate on a spell to connect with our ancestors.

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We dive deep into what it truly means to be a witch with Alyssa Barlow from Blyssfull Magick, exploring the power of authenticity in spiritual practice and the importance of finding your own path.

• Alyssa defines herself as an intuitive healer, psychic medium, tarot reader, and Reiki master who helps people find their inner power
• Being a witch means reconnecting with your innate wisdom and creator energy without constantly buying into spiritual consumerism
• The conversation explores the difference between worship and devotion, highlighting the importance of maintaining personal sovereignty 
• As a mother, Alyssa embraces the "consistency of inconsistency" in her practice through small rituals like bath ceremonies and cinnamon for abundance
• Spiritual bypassing in magical communities needs more discussion—not everything is "love and light," and toxic positivity can be harmful
• Alyssa creates community through monthly Reiki shares and donation-based readings, with plans for Reiki work in homeless shelters
• Her primary influences include Carl Jung, Mama Gaia, and her mother's natural intuitive abilities
• Favorite magical tools include herbs (especially lavender), selenite sword, and patchouli oil
• Recommended books: The Untethered Soul and The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer, and The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Learn more about Alyssa and Blyssfull Magick here! 

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Brett Hollyhead, a Welsh Marches folk witch, shares insights on witchcraft as a practice of liberation, connection to landscape, and challenging oppressive systems. Brett's practice combines Welsh folklore with practical magic while celebrating the liminal identity of the Welsh Marches borderlands.

• Defining a witch as a custodian of wisdom who straddles between spiritual and physical worlds
• Exploring the Welsh Marches as a hybrid cultural landscape shaped by centuries of cross-pollination
• Using crochet as a primary magical tool connected to ancient feminine deities across cultures
• Challenging binary gender systems in paganism by embracing nature's inherent queerness
• Building community through pole dance teaching that emphasizes body positivity and empowerment
• Finding power in Welsh cultural identity and connecting to the goddess Havren/Sabrina
• Combining activism with craft through "craftivism" to support environmental causes
• Sharing the folklore of the Reekin Giant, demonstrating how landscape shapes cultural stories
• Promoting inclusivity and accessibility within magical communities

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Brett's book "Sabrina: Discovering the Goddess of the River Severn" will be released on April 29th in the UK and early May elsewhere.

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Mike Ditter of The Rusted Rabbit jewelry shares their journey as a witch who views their practice through transmutation, turning metals and minerals into talismans of protection, power, and healing while challenging conventional belief systems and societal expectations.

• Embracing witch identity as a form of protest against religious and societal expectations
• Practicing magic through jewelry-making as a form of transmutation
• Using communication as a powerful magical tool to connect with others
• Acknowledging and leveraging white privilege while creating inclusive spaces
• Building community through playful activities that foster trust and authentic connection
• Recognizing the dangers of organized belief systems that lead to gatekeeping and exclusion
• Finding individual paths rather than following dogmatic practices
• Offering advice to new practitioners: Listen, Dream, and Trust
• Sharing experiences of balancing personal identity with being part of a creative partnership

Check out The Rusted Rabbit at therustedrabbitgr.com!

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Lindsay of the Rusted Rabbit shares her journey from selling rocks as a kid to creating wire-wrapped crystal jewelry and embracing her identity as a witch despite initial imposter syndrome.

• Started with chainmail jewelry in 2013 before discovering wire-wrapping and crystals
• Embraces being a "lazy chaos witch" who finds magic in the mundane
• Learned her great-grandmother was a spiritualist and tea leaf reader
• Values consistency but struggles with maintaining structure in her practice
• Recently celebrated 1.5+ years of sobriety and wishes more people would ask about it
• Uses therapy, movement, and crystal work as her primary magical tools
• Reconnected with dance as an adult after dancing throughout childhood
• Builds community by teaching workshops and creating space for people at events
• Advises new witches to create their own path and buy the tarot deck that speaks to them

Use code GRANDPA for 15% off at The Rusted Rabbit. Visit www.therustedrabbitgr.com to browse wire-wrapped jewelry, subscription boxes, and see upcoming events.

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Jake Richards, conjureman from Appalachia, joins us to explore the rich traditions of folk magic, faith healing, and Decoration Day practices from the mountain communities of Upper East Tennessee. 

• Distinguishing between witches, faith healers, and conjure men in Appalachian tradition
• Using the Bible as a magical tool, especially the Book of Psalms for various spiritual purposes
• Exploring Decoration Day rituals for honoring and remembering the dead
• Traditional Appalachian graveyards as swept dirt yards with mounded graves
• The importance of community service in folk magic rather than self-centered practice
• Family influences on Jake's practice, including his Nana and great-grandmother
• Advice for new practitioners: learn your local land, plants, animals and ancestral stories
• Jake is currently working on his fourth book to add to his "Backwoods Library"

Visit greenspacereadings.com for tarot readings, spell assistance, or custom journals with Alana, a psychic tarot reader and Reiki practitioner with six-plus years of experience.

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Website: Holy Stones and Iron Bones

Instagram: instagram.com/appalachianwaywardson/

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Raven Digitalis shares his journey as a witch, author, and practitioner exploring the intersection of Eastern and Western mystical traditions while embracing shadow work and devotional practices with deities.

• Author of multiple books including the shadow triptych and empath series with various publishers
• Defines witchcraft as self-determination, pursuit of knowledge, connection to nature, and curiosity
• Works primarily with Bastet of ancient Egypt and the Hindu trinity of Shiva, Shakti/Durga, and Ganapati/Ganesha
• Emphasizes incorporation of music as a magical tool for motivation and ritual work
• Advocates for service as a central but often overlooked aspect of magical practice
• Discusses entheogenic substances as valuable tools for ceremonial magic and personal revelation
• Recommends maintaining spiritual protection against unwanted spirit attachments
• Suggests staying curious as essential advice for new witches exploring their path

For signed books, tarot readings, spell kits and more, visit ravendigitalis.com or find Raven on social media platforms @ravendigitalis.

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This episode focuses on the intricate relationship between witchcraft and building community. Halo Quin elaborates on her path as a witch, her engagement with spirits, and the pivotal role of shared stories and practices in nurturing connections.

• Halo introduces her background and role as an author and podcaster 
• Discussion on the importance of spirits and community in witchcraft 
• Insights on practical methods for starting local witchy meetups 
• Daily practices that foster relationships with the spirits and nature 
• The transformation through storytelling and shared experiences in community 
• Advice for new practitioners on embracing individuality in magical practices 
• Exploring the connection between creativity and witchcraft 
• Encouragement to seek and share personal stories and experiences 
• Halo's reflections on the enchantment of the world around us 

Follow and join Halo now- visit her website at haloquin.net!

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Leah passionately discusses the intersection of being queer, trans, and a witch, emphasizing the importance of joy as a form of resistance in challenging times. They share personal insights on community support, empowerment through witchcraft, and the celebration of trans identities. 

• Leah introduces their identity as a queer trans witch 
• The importance of recognizing privilege within identities 
• Reassurance that trans individuals are not alone in their struggles 
• Trans joy as a significant act of resistance against oppression 
• Advocating for happiness amidst societal challenges 
• Building sustainable activism rooted in love and community 
• The empowering role of witchcraft in personal and collective identity 
• Witchcraft as a means of self-discovery and freedom 
• Encouragement to explore spirituality through witchcraft 
• Celebrating the connections and resilience within the trans community

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I'll be taking the month of February off. If you're interested in borrowing my platform to give out resources, experimenting with podcasting, or just helping people get through this, please reach out to youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail. 

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