New World Witchery -The Folk Magician's Notebook

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Episode 146 – Besom Stang and Sword with Chris and Tara Jun 13, 2019

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Summary: We sit down and visit with old friends Chris Orapello and Tara-Love Maguire about the evolution of their Black Tree tradition of magic, the ways folk magic and witchcraft fit into a contemporary world, how natural magic and climate change impact one another, and what being in the witchy publishing world is like. Please … Continue reading "Episode 146 – Besom Stang and Sword with Chris and Tara"

Episode 145 – Glamour and Beauty Magic May 27, 2019

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Summary: We’re talking about the ways folk magic gets used for purposes of beauty-enhancement and attraction this time. We start with a little game of folklore fear factor (sort of), then discuss things like magical bathing and weaving a bit of magic into your wardrobe. (Apologies for some occasional sound/editing weirdness in this one) Please … Continue reading "Episode 145 – Glamour and Beauty Magic"

Episode 144 – Southern Cunning with Aaron Oberon Apr 30, 2019

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Summary: We’re talking about life as a swamp witch today with author Aaron Oberon! Aaron takes us through his work with “folkloric witchcraft” and the ways he both draws on his Southern roots and adapts them to meet contemporary needs. He’ll share his perspective on the Devil’s wife, making magical tools, and Queer identity in … Continue reading "Episode 144 – Southern Cunning with Aaron Oberon"

Episode 143 – The Magical Home Apr 18, 2019

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Summary: For this episode we decided to do a magical mental tour of the home, and explore how the different spaces in our dwelling places are used magically. We talk sex and protection in the bedroom, magical blankets and occult summonings in children’s rooms, and the power of the magical threshold. Please check out our … Continue reading "Episode 143 – The Magical Home"

Episode 142 – Techno Sorcery and Digital Magic Mar 14, 2019

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Summary: We look at folk magic from a “new” perspective this time (which isn’t really very new at all). We discuss embedded spells in webpage code, shuffle-o-mancy and radio divination, and how to make a meme into a spell as we look at where magic and technology overlap (with special guest, Laine’s husband!). Please check … Continue reading "Episode 142 – Techno Sorcery and Digital Magic"

Episode 141 – New Years Divininations Revisited Feb 28, 2019

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Summary: We return to our divination workings from back at the beginning of 2018 to see how everything came together (or in some cases, didn’t). Then we throw some cards to see what the year ahead will bring. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a … Continue reading "Episode 141 – New Years Divininations Revisited"

Episode 140 – Culture and Witchcraft with Lilith Dorsey Feb 14, 2019

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Summary We interview author and blogger Lilith Dorsey about her recent response to an article on “Black witches” in The Atlantic, as well as the role traditions and pop culture play in shaping contemporary witchcraft and folk magic. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a … Continue reading "Episode 140 – Culture and Witchcraft with Lilith Dorsey"

Episode 139 – Light Magic for Dark Times with Lisa Marie Basile Jan 30, 2019

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Summary: This time we’re chatting with poet, author, and witch Lisa Marie Basile about her book Light Magic for Dark Times, the intersections of self-care and folk magic, and the way magical practice and poetry can overlap. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a … Continue reading "Episode 139 – Light Magic for Dark Times with Lisa Marie Basile"

Sneak Peek: Myth Taken Episode 0-0 Jan 18, 2019

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Hello everyone! We mentioned in our last show that we would be launching a new podcast soon, and today we’re getting the first episode out there! It’s called Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast, and you can probably guess what our main subject will be. This really is just an introduction to us, … Continue reading "Sneak Peek: Myth Taken Episode 0-0"

Episode 138 – A New Year and Magical Self Care Jan 11, 2019

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Summary: We look back at 2018’s witchy highlights and talk about some of our upcoming projects for the new year, then discuss folk magical approaches to self care for the new year as well. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, … Continue reading "Episode 138 – A New Year and Magical Self Care"

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