New World Witchery -The Folk Magician's Notebook

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Special Episode – Folk Magician’s Notebook – January 2022 Jan 01, 2022

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Summary: We launch the first in a monthly series of posts that will take a peek at folk magical influences for the coming lunation. We look at moon phases and signs, divination, a proverb and folktale of the month, and a practical craft or charm to try out! In January 2022 we talk about pest … Continue reading "Special Episode – Folk Magician’s Notebook – January 2022"

Episode 202 – Yuletide Cheer! 2021 Dec 21, 2021

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Summary: We take a slightly different approach to our annual Yuletide festivities, and share a few songs, a lot of lore about favorite holiday traditions we DON’T practice, and a listener email about a holiday divination gift! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a … Continue reading "Episode 202 – Yuletide Cheer! 2021"

Episode 201 – Year of the Witch with Temperance Alden Dec 09, 2021

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Summary: We chat with author and witch Temperance Alden about her book, the cycles of bioregional animistic life, blood magic, bread, and so much more! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same time. Even if … Continue reading "Episode 201 – Year of the Witch with Temperance Alden"

Special Episode – Witch Crafts – Quarters Nov 23, 2021

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We flip over some US quarters to see what kinds of folk magic they might be useful for

Episode 200 – Folk Magic in Court Nov 11, 2021

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Summary: We hexed the law and the law…turned into a lot of Disney references? We look at the history of witchcraft and the law in North America, a variety of court case workings, and discuss spells that keep one far away from the long arm of the law. Plus our monthly card reading and a … Continue reading "Episode 200 – Folk Magic in Court"

Episode 199 – Screen Time Spookiness Oct 29, 2021

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Summary: We have a little spooky season fun and discuss some of our favorite recent films, shows, and even podcasts covering supernatural and folk horror! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same time. Even if … Continue reading "Episode 199 – Screen Time Spookiness"

Special Episode – Scairy Tales – Vasilisa the Beautiful Oct 28, 2021

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Summary: We finish out our Scairy Tales for this year’s All Hallows’ Read by taking a trip (by way of flying mortar and pestle) to Russia, where we hear a tale of a girl, a witch, and a very helpful (if slightly terrifying) doll. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show … Continue reading "Special Episode – Scairy Tales – Vasilisa the Beautiful"

Special Episode – Scairy Tales – The Boy Who Drew Cats Oct 21, 2021

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Summary: More spooky stories from the sinister Scairy Godparent this week! We tell the next All Hallows’ Read goodie, one from Japan about a boy who just can’t seem to stop drawing cats…and it may just save his life! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a … Continue reading "Special Episode – Scairy Tales – The Boy Who Drew Cats"

Episode 198 – Working with Spirits with Mme Vendredi Oct 15, 2021

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Summary: This time we’re turning towards the Mediterranean to talk about djinn, daemons, and other spirits with folk sorceress and grimoire magician Mademoiselle Vendredi. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same time. Even if you … Continue reading "Episode 198 – Working with Spirits with Mme Vendredi"

Special Episode – Scairy Tales – The Story of a Mother Oct 14, 2021

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Summary: Your Scary Godparent brings you more wicked and woeful delights with the next tale in our All Hallows’ Read series. This time, we pull from the morbid pages of Hans Christian Andersen to share “The Story of a Mother” Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as … Continue reading "Special Episode – Scairy Tales – The Story of a Mother"