Your Witchy Big Sister

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Lughnasadh, as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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In this episode, Larissa talks the ethics behind the crystal industry, how to choose & work with gemstones, & a few good crystals for beginners.

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As Always Larissa can be reached at [email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister or tiktok @ thatwitchfromthesouth

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Sources for this episode include

Hall, J. (2013). The crystal bible. Godsfield. 

Robbins, S., & Greenaway, L. (2019). The crystal witch: the magickal way to calm and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Sterling Ethos. 

Kunz, G. F. (1971). The curious lore of precious stones: being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary. Dover Publications. 

Cunningham, S. (2006). Cunningham's encyclopedia of crystal, gem & metal magic. Llewellyn Publications. 

The Native American Innu's fascination with Labradorite: Monica Vinader. Monica Vinader. (n.d.). https://www.monicavinader.com/us/blog/gemstones/labradorite/the-native-american-innus-fascination-with-labradorite

Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. (n.d.). Smithsonian in Your Classroom: Minerals, Crystals, and Gems: Stepping-Stones to Inquiry. Smithsonian Education - Welcome. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/minerals/index.html

Melton, J. G. (n.d.). Realizing the New Age. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Age-movement/Realizing-the-New-Age

Muse, E. (n.d.). Crystal Crash Course: A Beginner's Guide to Healing Crystals. Energy Muse. https://www.energymuse.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-healing-crystals

 How To Use Crystals For Healing. Tiny Rituals. (n.d.). https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/how-to-use-crystals-for-healing

Pathak, P. (2015, March 16). What's the significance of gemstones in Islam? Speakingtree.in. https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/the-significance-of-gemstones-in-islam

Swancutt, K. (2020, October 21). Animism. Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology. https://www.anthroencyclopedia.com/entry/animism

Tirtha, Swami Sada Shiva, D.Sc. (2020, August 26). Gems for Health. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/gems-for-health-1770033

Mintfaery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlZtBkwfIPc&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=5

TED-Ed -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgSRAsgrKmg&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=8

In this episode, Larissa talks about what crystals are, they're uses throughout history and the science behind how they work.

As Always Larissa can be reached at [email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister or tiktok @ thatwitchfromthesouth

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Sources for this episode include

Hall, J. (2013). The crystal bible. Godsfield. 

Robbins, S., & Greenaway, L. (2019). The crystal witch: the magickal way to calm and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Sterling Ethos. 

Kunz, G. F. (1971). The curious lore of precious stones: being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary. Dover Publications. 

Cunningham, S. (2006). Cunningham's encyclopedia of crystal, gem & metal magic. Llewellyn Publications. 

The Native American Innu's fascination with Labradorite: Monica Vinader. Monica Vinader. (n.d.). https://www.monicavinader.com/us/blog/gemstones/labradorite/the-native-american-innus-fascination-with-labradorite

Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. (n.d.). Smithsonian in Your Classroom: Minerals, Crystals, and Gems: Stepping-Stones to Inquiry. Smithsonian Education - Welcome. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/minerals/index.html

Melton, J. G. (n.d.). Realizing the New Age. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Age-movement/Realizing-the-New-Age

Muse, E. (n.d.). Crystal Crash Course: A Beginner's Guide to Healing Crystals. Energy Muse. https://www.energymuse.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-healing-crystals

 How To Use Crystals For Healing. Tiny Rituals. (n.d.). https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/how-to-use-crystals-for-healing

Pathak, P. (2015, March 16). What's the significance of gemstones in Islam? Speakingtree.in. https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/the-significance-of-gemstones-in-islam

Swancutt, K. (2020, October 21). Animism. Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology. https://www.anthroencyclopedia.com/entry/animism

Tirtha, Swami Sada Shiva, D.Sc. (2020, August 26). Gems for Health. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/gems-for-health-1770033

Mintfaery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlZtBkwfIPc&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=5

TED-Ed -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgSRAsgrKmg&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=8

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Litha, as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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In this episode, Larissa goes over how to put up and maintain wards, basic sigil crafting, home protection, and correspondences for your own workings.

Sources include Llewellyn's Complete Book o f Correspondences: A Comprehensive
Cross-Referenced Resource for Pagans & Wiccans; Sigil Witchery: A Witch’s Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols; and Protection Spells by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected],

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In this week's short episode, Larissa goes over the popular question of what's the difference in Witchcraft, Paganism, and Wicca. 

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This episode we go over some  history and correspondences of Beltane, as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected],

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In this episode, we go over how and what to research when starting your spiritual/witchy journey

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected],

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In the first episode, Larissa goes over definitions and myths of witchcraft and gives a few tips on where to get started.

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A quick intro to the Podcast and host. Episodes scheduled for this summer!