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“Of all the trees that grow so fair Old England to adorn Greater are none beneath the Sun Than Oak and Ash and Thorn.” Rudyard Kipling Just expanding my knowledge on herbalism this afternoon while the wee ones are at school. I am feeling excited and motivated today to learn all I can about the “Secret Craft of the Wise”. What inspires you lately? ✨🌿🌙🥀🧚🏻♀️
This week I chose to stay home from a family trip so I could take a break and enjoy some much needed peace and rest for my soul. I have wrestled with guilt for not joining my husband and our two daughters on this trip, but I know this is what I need right now. I have been in desperate need of some spiritual self care and this is my time to really just dive into my books, my meditation practice and to really ground myself emotionally and spiritually. As a mother it is so easy to give and give and give until you find yourself emotionally drained and running on empty spiritually. I have to remember to take care of myself first, and to keep my own cup full, so I can be the best version of me possible when I am caring for my family. I’m so excited to just be with myself, not taking care of other people, no distractions or pressure. Nothing else but me.... and Albus, of course. #selfcare #soultherapy #inspiration #spirituality #spiritualawakening #catsofinstagram #witchymama #witchesofinstagram #pagan #mystical
Decided to pamper myself today with some new incense and a new mini cauldron. 🌙🖤🔮🌚✨ #magic #cauldron #witchesofinstagram #witchy #witchcraft #wakethewitches #newmoon #cosmicconnection
Where my ladies at?! ✨🔮💫💜🌙 #spiritual #witchesofinstagram #pagan #witchesofnashville #occult #metaphysical #newage #witchy
Nyth’s List of Witchy Podcasts
So, anyone who knows me knows that I’m pretty big into podcasts. Being a professional dog walker, I have a lot of time to be able to listen to all the crazy stuff I want while I work. Since this is my witch blog, I wanted to post of list of my favorite witchy/pagan/spiritual podcasts so other practitioners out there can enjoy. So here they are! These are podcasts that I have listened to all the way through, or at the very least, completed large enough chunks of them to trust that they are well researched and well made. I plan to add to this as I listen to more shows as time goes on…
Like with anything, take what you hear with a grain of salt and ALWAYS do your own research, follow your own beliefs, think hard, and decide for yourself before following any advice or info given in these shows.
The Podcasts
Across the Hedge A new podcast about living Heathenry, the first few episodes of this are rather rough, as it appears that the hostess is still finding her groove, but by episode four, each episode pleasing and interesting to listen to, packed with information regarding culture and society, house hold witchy tips, herbs and oils, and a nice roundabout description of what it means to be a practicing Heathen in a modern world.
Ariel’s Druidic Craft of the Wise Lectures While the background of the DCW is still debated to be sketchy or not, Ariel comes from a very loving and understanding place in his lectures and provides insight on how to better manifest positivity and effectiveness into our daily lives. Based around the Seven Hermetic Principals, they are insightful and plentiful, as there is a lecture for just about any life problem.
A Witch’s Primer Also created by Ariel comes this list of episodes geared towards teaching witchcraft to anyone wishing to learn in a nondenominational structure. While the style he teaches still feels rather Golden Dawn/Wicca, he gives a nice rundown of everything from the very basics like tools and colors, to thought-form creation and mental manifestation. He even includes meditations to help teach grounding, centering, meeting spirit guides, and trance states.
Chasing Foxfire Some of you may know the infamous Cory Hutcheson from the podcast New World Witchery (if not, see below). In this brand new podcast, Cory displays his deep Doctoral knowledge of folklore and mythology. Even with only three episodes so far, this podcast is wonderfully done, and packed with information and interviews with experts on lore from across America. It is also soothing to listen to!
Down at the Crossroads My favorite podcast, hosted by Chris Orapello, a guy from my area with whom I share mutual friends! DatC has sadly moved away from it’s earlier format and now consists of long interviews with pagan and witchy folk from around the nation, all stuffed with phenomenal information between tracks of excellent pagan music. However, his first 32 episodes are amazingly well done, and are filled with information from historical lessons of the occult, hermetics, the essence of magic, interviews, and his well written and deep personal thoughts regarding the magical life.
Inciting a Brewhaha The loud mouths and introspective minds of Fire Lyte and Velma Nightshade come together in a completely unedited, fun, and very debate filled crossover-podcast, in which the host and hostess deeply discuss magical ethics and practice. While the show is sometimes a little crazy because of there being no script and no editing, their conversations are always hilarious and thought provoking, even when I don’t necessarily agree with them.
Inciting a Riot Fire Lyte hosts his own controversial show in which he conducts well researched and well thought out news casts of news from across the world and in paganism. He also holds interviews with great minds from the pagan/witchy community, debates with friends, and reads poetry relevant to recent events. While energetic and loud, he has great insight and is very well read, and I get a lot of my more accurate news from him.
Lore Alan Mahnke hosts a beautifully written and well directed podcast full of amazing, historical stories regarding strange and eery occurrences across the world. From spooky tales about ghost ships, to nail biting tales of serial murderers, each episode is about true events and how their details have have gradually changed over time to make them sound like modern day horror stories. With a great voice and an exceptional music score, this podcast is a must listen, even if you’re not a witch or pagan.
Magic and the Law of Attraction Madame Pamita of the Parlour of Wonders and “Hoodoo How-to” hosts her very own show that is perfect for magical practitioners of any phase in their learning. Whether you’re brand new to practical magic or a weathered old crone of the craft, Madame Pamita makes this show easy to understand and filled with great information, spells, and witchy tips. With a fun and catchy 1920′s style theme song, and a voice like butter, it’s a good place to start if you’re interested in great sounding witchy podcasts.
Myths and Legends This show is great for anyone who loves mythology and folklore, not just pagans and practitioners. It covers mythology from all over the world, including Greek/Roman, Norse, Celtic, Russian, Native American, and Asian myths, the original tales of familiar stories like Cinderella, and even modern stories that stem from ancient tales that few know about. There is also a “Creature of the Week” segment that talks about one interesting creature from the folklore of the many cultures across the globe, which is always a hoot. All told in the quirky and fun style that Jason, the host, puts together himself.
New World Witchery Around since the the early 2000′s, Cory and Lane are two magical partners that discuss everything you could want to know about American Magical traditions such as Hoodoo, Powwow, Appalachian Folk magic, and the few other traditions born in the early days of the USA. With a laid back, light-editing structure, this podcast is experimental an full of interesting discussions about spellwork, ethics, and folklore. With yearly Samhain, Yule, and Beltane specials, full episodes of professional folklorist, Cory, telling American folk tales, and each episode covering a new and interesting topic, this podcast is packed with thought-provoking information.
Reiki Nomad A wonderful little podcast for those interested in learning about and practicing Reiki, this short series goes deep into the history, lineages, styles, and modern uses for Reiki, as well as discusses it’s diversity in both the spiritual and non spiritual worlds. Perfect for beginners and/or Masters looking for new ways to approach the Japanese healing art.
The Wiccan Read-Along Podcast Though I’m not Wiccan, I have to say I really enjoy listening to this podcast, if not simply to travel back to my days of beginning with Scott Cunningham. Still somewhat new, this podcast acts much like an audiobook for three (and more to come) books based around Wicca, though the reader, Phoenix, often has great insight and her own blurbs and helpful criticisms regarding the books she reads from.
The Wigglian Way A very full podcast of music, magic, news, and spirituality from two Wiccan’s living in Canada. Their show is full of interviews with authors and artists within the pagan community, news within the pagan and witchcraft world, and hilarious conversations between themselves and their friends. A long time podcast this show has hundreds of episodes to pick and choose from on any subject you might want to explore.
Witches BrewHaha The second of my two favorite podcasts, hosted by the magnanimous Velma Nightshade. With a perfect radio voice, Velma takes to the air with a show full of great segments on crystals, herbs, practical magic, book recommendations from her enormous library, and thoughts about news and articles in within the pagan community. She is sassy and smart, fun and fabulous, and she and her coven mates who join her on episodes are all full of wonderful advice and personality.
There we have it! Feel free to add your own in the reblogs!
Sketching with paint 🎨🌙
Baby Witch
To all the baby witches still in the broom closet, this one is for you. I saw this pic while scrolling through Pinterest today and it resonated with me on such a real level that I had to share.
I have been on this path for about a year now and I am still fairly new to the Old Ways. Much of this last year has been spent researching books and trying to learn as much as I can before actually declaring myself a “witch” or taking on any actually spiritual practice or ritual.
I look at this picture and I see a little girl, innocent and still new at life, craving knowledge and wisdom. She is led by a hunger that drives her to spend all her time studying and searching for answers to these ancient, burning questions; which have consumed her waking consciousness, and now even her dreams at night for the past year.
She sits in the broom closet because she is hiding from the world. Naturally, people hate what they fear, and they fear what they cannot control or understand. The little girl in the broom closet keeps her spiritual quest a secret because she is afraid of what her loved ones will think. She knows what they will say and do, and it’s not something she is ready to face yet; not until she is sure that this is what she wants. How can she be prepared to burn for her beliefs when she is not even able to successfully communicate exactly what it IS that she does believe?
So she waits, and she studies in secrecy. Sitting on her box of secrets, ritual magic, and religious practice for a time that she is sure this is what she wants.
Every day I grow a little bit more bitter and frustrated that I have to hide who I am because of other people’s ignorance. I know that if I was a Christian and if I had some sort a religious, radical experience with Jesus, I could shout it from the rooftops, announcing it to the world. I would be celebrated and welcomed with open arms. Instead, I have to hide my books on witchcraft, moon rituals, spells, goddesses, tarot cards etc. in a box under my bed and pray that my husband doesn’t find them. I want to teach my little girls about crystals and Oracle cards, but I am scared of what will happen if their Christian grandmothers find out.
Even today, some of us live in a perpetual state of fear of being persecuted and rejected for our beliefs. There is a deep rooted fear, that stems from the Burning Times of the past, that causes many witches, wise women, priestesses, etc. to feel compelled to hide, suppress, and even deny who they really are called to be.
But I believe there is a great Awakening happening in many people around the world and the time for hiding will come to an end.
So, for now, I wait. I read, and I learn as much as I can. I build my practice in secrecy and establish myself, first, before finally taking that gigantic leap of faith, straight out of the closet and onto to the broom!
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Fascinated by all things goddess related today. This is Danu, the most ancient and sovereign of all of the Celtic deities. She is known to be the Mother of all of the Irish gods and goddesses (and of Ireland itself). Some references have her as being so ancient that she is both goddess and god, and is referred to as an all-encompassing Divine Source. She is an Earth Goddess and also a Triple Goddess (taking the shape of either maiden, mother, or crone) and is associated with fertility, abundance, wisdom, and magic. It is said that as a Sovereign Goddess, Danu assists us in transcending the illusions of unworthiness, providing the realization that our essence is an aspect of the Divine Source. She reminds us of our Royal Roots, and of our Divine Heritage. Danu reminds us that we are Divine and are therefore aligned with infinite potential and are, ourselves, sacred beings. I tried finding better pics of her online, but apparently there aren’t a lot out there lol. #mothergoddess #goddessdanu #goddess #witchy #witchyvibes #witchesofinstagram #divine #magic #pagan #celticgoddess #mythology #heathen #paganism
“I forgot how good it feels to be rooted. And to be rooted is not the same thing at all as being tied down. To be rooted is to say, here I am nourished and here will I grow, for I have found a place where every sunrise shows me how to be more than what I was yesterday, and I need not wander to feel the wonder of my blessing. And when you are rooted, defending that space ceases to be an obligation or a duty and becomes more of a desire.” - Kevin Hearne
Because no matter where you are, no matter the uniform.. the magic is always with you, within you.
Love this so much!!! ✨🌙💫
Woke up to a pretty powerful thunderstorm this morning. I peeked outside to check on my plant babies and, as I glanced around and saw the water droplets still clinging to the leaves on the trees and plants, I had to take a moment to be grateful for the cleansing rain. It’s been a particularly rough weekend for me and I have felt a heaviness as the weight of some negative energy and emotions were weighing down on me, but today I feel lighter and cleaner. As if the storm is just what I (and the plants) needed. I feel refreshed and lighter. A little raw emotionally, but all in all, I feel better and I’m so thankful for the renewal of life and positive energy. #plants #meditation #positivity #happythoughts #spiritual #light #awakening
Walt Whitman has singlehandedly changed my life with his thought provoking quotes and writings. This is one of my favorites 💜 .... ....... .......... #wordsofwisdom #thoughtful #spiritual #religion #waltwhitman #quotes #lavender #moon #magic #wicca #pagan #goddess #tarot #wisdom
Planting more herbs in my garden this Summer and I can’t wait to make these herbal oils again! Lavender and Rose are my favorites! Do you grow your own herbs or make your own herbal oils? If so, what are your favorites? ✨🍃🌙🌿💫🌱 #herbaloils #magickalherbs #herbalwitch #witchesofinstagram #wicca #spiritual #holistic #gardening #witchsgarden #southernwitch
Amethyst (my favorite) is a stone of protection and enlightenment. It has an incredibly high spiritual vibration which can help you tap into higher levels of consciousness. Amethyst represents the crown chakra and third eye. It is known to aid in spiritual awareness and awakening one’s psychic ability. To me, it is not only calming and soothing (great for meditation, sleep, and ridding yourself of anxiety) but it also helps me to feel balanced, focused, and cleansed of negative energy. It was the first stone I was ever drawn to and still remains a personal amulet of mine today. Also, it is my favorite color. ☺️ ✨💜🔮💜🔮✨ #mystic #amethyst #magick #wicca #witch #awakened #spiritual #crystals #witchesofinstagram
Also, this is not my photo. I found it on Pinterest and loved it! Please tag for credit. Thanks!
My cat, Albus, looking as mystical as ever. He always has to be in the middle of whatever I am doing, especially if it is ritualistic in nature. Whether I am reading Tarot, meditating or blessing/consecrating something, he is there. It’s like he senses the sacredness of the moment and wants to be a part of it with me. He’s my magical fur baby and I had to share a photo of him with you guys. 💜🌙🔮✨ #furbaby #catsofinstagram #albusthemainecoon
The Wheel of Fortune
Hi, y’all!
Today we get to talk about The Wheel of Fortune, which is extra exciting because I had a total breakthrough on this card last night.
I was shuffling the cards while talking to my parents and the Wheel fell out, I stared at it for a second before the biggest revelation I’ve had about Tarot in a while, hit. The Wheel of Fortune is cyclic. This is probably a major ‘well, duh’ moment, but hear me out. The Wheel of Fortune is the one card I cannot get a grasp on. Every time I think I have the Wheel figured out, I realize again soon after, that I, in fact, do not.
But last night, I stared at the card and channeled information that totally knocked me back; the Wheel of Fortune is cyclic because it changes. This card evolves with seasons, with social climate, with years. This card will mean something one season and then adapt to change with the next.
It’s not that I couldn’t figure the card out, I had interpreted the card correctly a hundred times, I just didn’t realize why it meant something different to me, why it changed with the Earth and moon and years.
The Wheel of Fortune describes where you are in a cycle. This is especially fascinating when using a circular deck, because if I align it to my sun, moon, or rising signs, it becomes a dial talking to me astrologically. In the Motherpeace, the Wheel is split into thirteen sections representing each sign in the Zodiac.
Yes, The Wheel can talk about luck or the swing of life, but for me that never really seemed to click. This is a card that really makes you dig into your intuition, because of it’s cyclic nature. Maybe it’s following your emotions, or maybe it speaks to our ability as humans to bend and flex, what I know for sure is that The Wheel of Fortune is a card that speaks to how the energy around us moves, it’s circular, it has no sides, it speaks to an evenness of the energy that surrounds us. We don’t live in a duality where things are split between good and evil, actually we live in energy. How this energy is used depends on us. How we see it, perceive, share it. This is an energy that moves-and here is the big mind-blowing part- like a human. The Collective.
I’m really excited to read all your responses, this is a card I think about often. Let me know what you think about what I wrote, too! I was so excited to share what I channeled, because it felt finally, so right to me, and how crazy is it that this information was given to me the night before we covered the card here? I am constantly amazed by the universe. I hope you’re all having the best week.
Love, Jaclyn
There are times when I feel like a cog in the machine, a small blip on the map in the grand design of the cosmos. That I am but a conscious and sentient accident, held to the planet by some magical-hardly-understood force, and that all of this can and will blink out of existence at any moment.
This card helps me to laugh at all of that existential dread, helps me to realize that every one of us is in this together, a spinning ball of miracles flying through space and time. That it is okay to just go along with things, to ride the wheel. If you want to, go ahead and take a chance, go out of your way to play with fate. Spin the wheel and see what happens. Follow your gut, don’t let anything stand in your way.
Be open to new insights, even when they come from unconventional sources. Don’t resist what is handed to you as it could truly change your life. But also, don’t become so attached to something that you would risk your wellbeing to maintain it. Life-Death-Life again is inevitable. Contraction and expansion.
-Raven 🔁
