The only witchcraft and occult podcast recommended by both Cosmo and the AV Club, Modern Witch is an interview and discussion based show that is hosted by award-winning bestselling author and occult expert Devin Hunter. Now celebrating almost 1 million downloads and the debut of its eleventh season. Find out more about this show and discover new podcasts and more at www.ModernWitch.com.
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Join Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles in discussions on magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. Leandra Witchwood is a Modern Witch and small business owner based in South-Central, PA. She founded the Magick Kitchen Blog, which has now evolved into The Magick Kitchen Podcast, co-hosted with Elyse Welles of Seeking Numina. As an esteemed author, she has written four transformative books on Witchcraft and s ...
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A podcast where where witchcraft meets with good friends over tea to talk about the nature of magic, and community. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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S7E9 - Community Mindsets Rooted in Simple, "Small" Magic: the Lessons of Appalachian Folk Practice with Byron Ballard
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Send us a Text Message. This time in the Magick Kitchen, we're having a cup of tea with H. Byron Ballard, a Priestess and pagan community leader for over 50 years. We discuss the simple ways of communing with spirits that Ballard's work extolls, including her newest book, Small Magic. We also look at land spirit work in detail, and discuss the impo…
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Davezilla became in 2001 the first blogger to be sued by a billion-dollar company (he won). Because of this, there is a Davezilla Wikipedia page and Dave has the dubious distinction of being a verb in the Urban Dictionary. He is a Gardnerian witch (initiated 1979), Discordian (hot dogs on Fridays), Ngangalero (initiated 1993), Santero (initiated 20…
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Send us a Text Message. It's time for another installment in the seasonal series, Kitchen Witch's Hearth, where Leandra and Elyse share our favorite ways to honor (and survive 🥵) summer: from potions and iced teas, to fire rituals and rage clearing. Sign up for the waitlist 'Know Thyself', Elyse's retreat in Delphi April 2025: https://forms.gle/xJY…
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Devin is joined by author Diana Helmuth to discuss what it was like to learn witchcraft during the pandemic, mostly through books and online inspiration. In her book The Witching Year, Diana weaves a memoir full of personal growth and spiritual awakening as she guides us through the sacred and the profane. More about Diana: https://www.dianahelmuth…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Magick Kitchen, Elyse and Leandra sit down with Morpheus Ravenna, historian and author of "Magic of the Otherworld". We discuss the complications and misconceptions of 'Celtic' spirituality and cultures, and look at the practices we do have record of and what we don't and how one might actually practic…
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This is our first book club episode and it is with THE Jason Miller! To join us FOR FREE jump on over to the FB group and find out what book is next! In our inaugural club meeting, we sit down with Jason to discuss his book Real Sorcery and dive into the first few chapters. If you want to listen to the whole session, head on over to Patreon! Jason'…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, journey to sacred waters and holy wells with Elyse and Leandra and learn ways to use sacred waters in your practice. A special thank you to Jenna C. for her research! FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join Leandra as she walks you through managing your energy and the energy you encounter! Get free acces…
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Happy PRIDE everyone! In part two of our 2024 Pride special we take a look at the work of one extraordinary occultist who has found renewed purpose in discovering the queer in the very foundations of contemporary occultism. Find more Enfys: Enfys J. Book (@enfysbook) • Instagram photos and videos Their book, Queer Qabalah: https://www.amazon.com/Qu…
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S11 Ep3: Questionable Ancestry and How to Do Ancestors Right Ft. Wendy Mata & Ben Stimpson
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Ancestral work is not always what you think it is and sometimes your ancestors don't really want to work with you, either. In this episode we explore the work of two different practioners who have created an effective ancestral practice that they use to help others. Find more Wendy Mata at: www.bruja.us Find more Ben Stimpson at: https://www.bensti…
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Send us a Text Message. Elyse & Leandra welcome Steele Alexandra Douris to the Magick Kitchen to dive deep into the Victorian spiritualist movement, a foremother of witchcraft. We talk seances, ectoplasm, crystal balls, pre-Raphelite art and the medievalist movement, and how witches today can be inspired and informed about our history. Learn more a…
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S11 Ep2: PRIDE Special prt 1: An Intimate Portrait of the Life of Scott Cunningham ft. Christine Ashworth
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Happy Pride, everyone! In this bonus drop we dive into the life of Scott Cunningham, queer witchcraft ancestor, via an intimate conversation with his sister and fellow author, Christine Ashworth. Things get emotional, we both tear up, but by the end you will be smiling just as much as I was! Christine's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Cunningham…
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In this episode we launch the eleventh season of the show, talk about the all new Modern Witch Podcast Network and the shows on the network, and dive into what this new season is going to be like. For more info on all our projects visit http://www.modernwitch.com Modern Witch Linkage: Everything Modern Witch can be found on our website, www.ModernW…
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This is just a taste! Find The Circle is Podcast on your favorite podcast listening service. In this episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Mat Auryn and Rachel True recount the story of how they first met during a tarot reading and instantly vibed, leading to an unlikely but complimentary friendship. They dive into the The Craft, sharing insights on th…
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Send us a Text Message. Elyse and Leandra are joined by Devin Hunter, author of 'Houseplant Hortocculture' now available here from Llewellyn. We discuss indoor plant magic and green witchery, and a bit of behind the scenes of how the book came to be. Devin Hunter is the bestselling author of The Witch's Book of Power, The Witch's Book of Spirits, T…
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Send us a Text Message. Madame Pamita joins Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen to discuss Ukrainian witchcraft, its similarities across the Baltic and Balkan states, and how today, during the Ukraine War, folk practices are stronger than ever. Madame Pamita is the author of Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, coauthor of The Witch's Sun Sign Serie…
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Sabrina is a teacher, diviner, writer, and coach. Over the last 40 years, she's developed her own system of reading and teaching tarot using round tarot cards. She's an Elder in the Blue Star Tradition of Wicca who also practices Buddhism, and a graduate of the Gryphon’s Grove School of Shamanism. In a former life, Sabrina was a social scientist wh…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Elyse and Leandra are joined by Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers, an incredible book (perhaps the definitive one) on ancestor work. The veil is thin at Beltaine, as it is Samhain in the southern hemisphere, so May is a great time to connect to your ancestors joyfully. If you've been wanting to connect, t…
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Send us a Text Message. Elyse and Leandra invite you to join us at the kitchen witch's hearth, a new seasonal series in which we share tips for the kitchen witch. We kick off season seven with Plant Allies, perfect for spring: how to meet them and incorporate them into cooking and other kitchen witchery. FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join …
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're joined in the Magick Kitchen by Emma Kathryn, author of "Season Songs" and "Witch Life." Emma talks with Leandra and Elyse about the way land spirits and folk practices can ground us in ourselves, especially when we come from a multicultural background. She talks about her time growing up playing in the wild…
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Jamie Anderson said, “Grief is just love with no place to go.” Today we hear from three experts on grief in their chosen fields and discuss how it applies to the witchcraft community. Lulu- @thesalemplantwitch on TT. Runs a therapeutic group for witches in berevement. Mortellus @acrowandthedead on Insta. Author of 'Do I Have to Wear Black? Rituals,…
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“A beautiful blend of folklore, botanical science, acquired wisdom, and spiritual guidance.” —from the foreword by Luisah Teish Stephanie Rose Bird is a painter and the author of several bestselling books on earth spirituality, hoodoo, and anthropology, including Sticks, Stones, Roots and Bones; 365 Days of Hoodoo; Light, Bright and Damned Near Whi…
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Deborah Castellano is author of 'Glamour Magic: The Witchcraft Revolution to Get What You Want' and 'Magic for Troubled Times: Rituals, Recipes and Real Talk for Witches' along with an assortment of short erotica pieces published by Cleis Press. She is an independent maker of ritual perfumes and other fineries and active in her local chosen communi…
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Send us a Text Message. We're talking about Aries season and how all of us, no matter how much we've got in our chart, can harness the power of Aries season and make the most of the bustle of Spring. Diotima Mantinea has over 50 years of astrology experience and is the recent co-author of Aries Witch, part of the Witch's Sun Sign series. Connect wi…
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Send us a Text Message. Pull up a chair in the Magick Kitchen as we sit down with Ivo Dominguez, Jr. With over 45 years in the Craft, Ivo shares stories and perspectives of the trends and changes over his life. He explores the astrological impact and explanations of the ebb and flow of many topics: the solitary vs. initiatory approaches to magick, …
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The delightful Thumper Forge @fivefoldlaw has stopped by to to talk about divination, and their lithomancy/geomancy practice and other fun things along the way! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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Send us a Text Message. This time in the Magick Kitchen, we're thinking about the challenges of baneful magic in matters of the heart. We're looking at every angle so you can make the right decision about using magic after a breakup to empower you forward on your path. This is part 2 of a Valentine's Day series on love magick, following part 1: S6E…
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Send us a Text Message. "Go erotic, not erratic!" This month in the Magick Kitchen, we're discussing love magick and all its complicated angles- self-love, s** magic, and more. In this first episode, we discuss all the angles of what love means and how to use that energy for your magic and grow your spiritual practice. Join us for part 2, where we …
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Send us a Text Message. Join Elyse & Leandra as they welcome Nathan M. Hall, Elyse's fellow columnist at the Wild Hunt and debut author of "Path of the Moonlit Hedge: Animistic Witchcraft". We're discussing animism, from the commodification of herbalism, to the partnership-based power dynamic of spirit work, to mushroom magic and the psychedelic re…
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In this episode Devin is joined by fellow author, occult teacher, and mystery school founder Irene Glasse to talk about power, finding our strength, and getting out of shitty situations. Irene's site: https://www.glassewitchcottage.com/ Irene on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/glassewitch/ For more info on all our projects visit http://www.modernw…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, sit down in the Magick Kitchen with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Astrea Taylor, author of "Inspiring Creativity Through Magick: How to Ritualize Your Art & Attract the Creative Spirit". We discuss the intersection of creativity and magick, and how as witches we can harness creative energy regardless of ta…
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In this episode Devin shares deep thoughts and a personal story about magick gone bad in 2023. No interview, just candidness and life lessons shared. Modern Witch Linkage: Everything Modern Witch can be found on our website, www.ModernWitch.com Sponsored by Modern Witch University: www.Modernwitchuniversity.com Sponsored by: http://www.DaturaTradin…
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In this episode, Devin is joined by author Martha Kirby Capo, co-author of Thrift Witchery to discuss making a magic practice when all you have is yourself. Fun and full of laughs, you need these vibes, so download the episode, already! For more Vincent: Martha on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the_corner_crone Martha's Author Page: https://www.l…
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Lilith Dorsey is back for a magickal update on life and projects. The conversation gets candid and goes in some unexpected places. Download and find out! Lilith's Site: https://www.lilithdorsey.com/ Lilith on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lilithdorsey For more info on all our projects visit http://www.modernwitch.com Modern Witch Linkage: Everyt…
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In this episode recorded March 2022, Devin Hunter from Modern Witch dot com interviews Amy. https://modernwitch.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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Send us a Text Message. Have a seat in the Magick Kitchen this Christmas with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Kristoffer Hughes, creator of the Yuletide tarot and author of the Book of Druidry. Hear our personal tarot readings with the Yuletide tarot deck, and learn more about Druidry from the Chief Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales himsel…
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Send us a Text Message. A Blessed Yule to all! A Secret History of Christmas Baking was such a delightful read, we had to fit this in as a bonus episode for the Yuletide season! This week in the Magick Kitchen we're sitting down with Linda Raedisch, a culinary historian and author. Learn more about Linda and buy her books, including her debut novel…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen while we welcome Wendy Mata, a bruja (Mexican witch) and owner of Bruja Power Botanica. She discusses her cultural approach to magic, the true power of the energy we can send with our magic, and the ways we can connect to our culture through magic and witchcraft. Wendy is an autho…
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S6E4 - The Empowerment of Hoodoo with expert Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani, author of "Conjuring the Calabash"
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Send us a Text Message. This time in the Magick Kitchen, we're delving into Hoodoo with Priestess Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani. 8th Generation Witch, Egun Medium, and a Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality, Bomani introduces us to hoodoo as not just a spirituality, but a practice of empowerment. From sex magic to kitchen spells and …
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S6E3 - Experiential Witchcraft, Mentorship & Building an Intuitive Practice ft. Jamie Della, author of "Box of Magick"
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Send us a Text Message. Join Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen as we welcome Jamie Della, author of Box of Magick. We're discussing the role of mentorship and how it inspires a magical path, and how witchcraft is an experiential practice that guides us to form an intuitive practice. Learn more about Jamie at jamiedella.com and follow Jamie @j…
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J. R. Mascaro is the author of 'Seal, Sigil & Call'. He has been working on his unique system of magic for over 25 years. Drawing from Eastern and Western traditions to form its unique path, Seal, Sigil & Call introduces you to a new school of ceremonial magic. This beginner-friendly book uses tradition-free spiritual exercises to teach you concept…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we're going into the side of darker magic for Samhain and discussing the aspects of witchcraft and magical ingredients that might make the modern witch squeamish. Content warning: blood, menstrual blood, urine, bone magic, and discussions of using animal parts and spirits ethically in your magic. This episod…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode dives into witch wars, the complicated and frustrating side effect of the witch wound. The patriarchy tries to pit witches against each other, but Elyse and Leandra are here to explore how we can lift each other up and collaborate instead of compete in the witchcraft and paganism community. This episode is the s…
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Send us a Text Message. Leandra and Elyse welcome Celeste Larsen, author of Healing the Witch Wound, to discuss the memory of the collective consciousness of Witch Trials and oppressive sexism to uncover how we can begin to heal our own witch wounds and find true empowerment on our spiritual paths. This episode kicks off our Samhain spooktacular: t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Leandra and Elyse discuss the covert ways you can use witchcraft in your mundane life to make your workplace more bearable! Get Leandra's Two Weeks Notice spell by signing up for the Broom Closet, our free community space: https://the-rebel-mystic.circle.so/c/the-broom-closet-free-space/ Join Leandra in The …
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S5E11 - Science and Spirituality: Crystals, Quantum Physics, & Healthy Skepticism with Nicholas Pearson
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Elyse and Leandra are joined by author Nicholas Pearson, discussing entrainment, quantum physics, and more as he explains the scientific approaches we can apply to our use of crystals, flower essences, and expanding our magical practice as a whole. Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the min…
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Send us a Text Message. In our first listener-led episode, Leandra and Elyse share responses from dozens of listeners on how witchcraft has changed your life. We are so grateful to all the contributors who submitted their thoughts! Thank you for sharing your amazing stories with us and our listeners. Tickets for Elyse's next workshop, Meeting Deity…
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In this episode, Devin is joined by author Vincent Higginbotham co-author of Thrift Witchery to discuss making a magic practice when all you have is yourself. A truly inspiring interview that you do not want to miss. For more Vincent: Vincent on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vincent_higginbotham/ Vincent's Website: https://www.viniwrites.com/ Fo…
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S5E9 - Changing Paths: Christianity, Judaism, & Coming to Witchcraft with Author Yvonne Aburrow
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Send us a Text Message. Join Elyse in an interview with author Yvonne Aburrow where they talk the ins and outs, and complications surrounding, coming to witchcraft and finding your own spiritual path within it. Yvonne has been a Pagan since 1985 and a Wiccan since 1991. They have an MA in Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities from Bath Spa Univ…
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Send us a Text Message. Elyse & Leandra explore personal gnosis: what it is, where it's valid, and how to include it in your experiences of deity, magick, and the Craft. Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and S…
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Send us a Text Message. Elyse & Leandra investigate the difficult topic and historical precedence of animal harm in witchcraft. We look at how modern witchcraft has changed the relationship witches have with energy, and discuss moral consequences of animal harm in light of recent conversations on social media. We also look at the usage of animals i…
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