Episode 60: Food Magick With Dawn Aurora Hunt

As always, a special thanks to our sponsors! See below for listener specials! Food is Magick! Witch and culinary star Dawn Aurora Hunt of Cucina Aurora joins us to discuss kitchen Witchery. We explore using food as Magick, cooking with love and intention and “learning to pivot” during these strange times. Check out Dawn’s food Magick and her book A Kitchen Witch’s Guide To Love And Romance at cucinaaurora.com. Other topics include Magick for the November Full Moon, strange reactions to Margaret Thatcher, and some seriously juvenile jokes. A listener is about to lose their beloved mesquite tree. How can they make things right with the tree’s spirit? On Patreon: Hear the stories of Hilary playing Santa at the local strip clubs and Dawn’s adventures in Portland, OR. Audio transcript to follow.
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Our Guest Today

Dawn Aurora Hunt, owner and CEO of Cucina Aurora Kitchen Witchery, has been teaching and writing on the topics of Kitchen Witchery and Spiritual Nutrition since 2010, when she started her own company making gourmet foods with a dash of magic and a heaping helping of positive vibes as the main ingredients. With simple ingredients and the power of intention, Hunt teaches people how to cook simple meals in a mindful way to help achieve spiritual goals. Incorporating magic and energy work into food, she has grown her brand to reach people from all faiths and spiritual backgrounds. The author of Tastes from the Temple, Hunt speaks at events all along the East Coast, appears regularly on local TV, and teaches people that good, healthy, and even gluten-free food can be easy to make and wonderful to eat.

Resource List

Contact Dawn:
Cucina Aurora
A Kitchen Witch’s Guide To Love & Romance (book by Dawn Aurora Hunt)

Opal Oracle Cards
A Kitchen Witch’s Cookbook (book by Patricia Telseco)
Temple of Witchcraft
Atheist “De-Baptism” Ritual
Support for Witches in the Military:
Sacred Well
Circle Sanctuary
Farmer’s Almanac: Full Moon for November, 2020

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Episode 59: Gratitude Practice With Sara Walka

A special thanks to Sacred Mists Academy and Shoppe for Sponsoring this episode! Please see below for listener specials! We set intention, we cast the spell…but do we give thanks? Sara Walka of The Sisters Enchanted joins us to discuss the role of gratitude in Magic and how it strengthens spells, as well as how to build (and stick with!) a gratitude practice. Other topics include inclusivity in Magick circles and the curse of The King Midas Touch. Kanani’s Witchlet reviews “Room On The Broom,” Hilary discusses apple, and your hosts completely fall apart over stories of phantom vans, highway paranoia, and pants-stealing. A listener is curious about using honey granules in sweetening spells. Would that work in place of liquid honey? Audio transcript to follow.
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Our Guest Today

Sara Walka, M.Ed. is the Founder of The Sisters Enchanted. Since 2016 she has helped thousands of women lean into their intuition, conjure joy, and make everyday magic. Sara believes that a little bit of enchantment, wonder, and mysticism goes a long way in creating a life that feels fun, purposeful, and spacious.

Resource List

Contact Sara:
The Sisters Enchanted
IG
Facebook

The Enchanted Forest
Room on the Broom book by Julia Donaldson
Room on the Broom show (also available on Netflix)

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Episode 58: Grounding And Center With Joi Bonman

A special thanks to Sacred Mists Academy and Shoppe for Sponsoring this episode! Please see below for listener specials!What a week/year/four years! Never have we needed grounding and centering more than we do now. But does it mean to ‘ground and center’? Why is it important in Magick? Joi Bonman, Witch and self-care queen, joins us to talk about the necessity of grounding and centering, as well as its connection to self-care. Our apologies to Scorpios…we’re totally mean to you in this episode! Plus, Courtney reads Tarot for Hilary and Kanani using Rachel True’s True Heart Intuitive Tarot. A listener in the military wonders how can they maintain a consistent Witchcraft practice with a transient lifestyle, a conservative family, and no place to practice privately. To hear a grounding and centering practice led by Joi, join us on Patreon! Audio transcript to follow.* Manifest The Change You Want To See In Yourself And The World Around You through Sacred Mists Academy. Visit sacredmistsacademy.com for free enrollment (a $30 savings) when using the code WITCHLIFE at registration. Available until 12/31/2020.
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Our Guest Today

Joi Bonman is a self-care queen with a CBD Skincare + Self-Care company called My Earth Goddess where she uses herb and healing magic to help others. Joi is the one who will always encourage you to make time for yourself and do your shadow work. As an herb and nature witch and a Virgo to boot, Joi is here to help and heal.

Resource List

Contact Joi:
Facebook–Joi Bonman
IG– myearthgoddesscbd
Lil’ Black Witch Podcast
The Office Ladies Podcast
Faun
The True Heart Intuitive Tarot
“The Dangerous Goddess” Virtual class with Courtney
The Enchanted Forest and GoFundMe

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Episode 57: Candle Magick With Madame Pamita

A special thanks to Sacred Mists Academy and Shoppe for Sponsoring this episode! Please see below for listener specials! Candle Magick is an ancient part of Witchcraft. Witch, author, and candle artisan Madame Pamita talks with us about how to use candles in your spells, including the benefits of making your own candles! She also talks with us about the three “M’s” of Magick, a true key in tracking a spell’s success. Other topics include sleeping under the Ancestor Altar, the final chapter of Walter the Foster Pig, and how ONE of us might have gotten rabies and needed a toe amputated on the same friggin’ day. Plus, Kanani reviews the new Craft movie. A listener hopes to donate bone marrow to their sister. What Magick can they do to make this successful? To hear our bonus conversation with Madame Pamita regarding Magickal herbs and more awesome bonus content, join us on Patreon! P.S.; USA Witches: VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Audio transcript to follow.
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Our Guest Today

Madame Pamita is a Tarot Reader, Spiritualist, Spellcaster, Teacher, Author, and a Maker of Magic, Music, and Mischief. She is the host of a popular YouTube Channel, also the host of the “Magic and the Law of Attraction” podcast, and is the author of Madame Pamita’s Magical Tarot; published by Weiser Books and The Book of Candle Magic published by Llewellyn. She is also the proprietress of the online spiritual apothecary, the Parlour of Wonders – parlourofwonders.com – and lives in Los Angeles, California.

Resource List

Contact Madame Pamita:
Parlour of Wonders
“Magic and the Law of Attraction” Podcast
Madame Pamita’s Magical Tarot
The Book of Candle Magic by Madame Pamita
Madame Pamita–YouTube
Madame Pamita–IG
Spell Squad

Our interview in The Mary Sue!
“The Dangerous Goddess” (Courtney’s class)
Ancestor Spell Kit–TWL Etsy shop
The Craft: Legacy
Diary Of A Witch by Sybil Leek

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Episode 56: A Witch’s Funeral Rites With Mortellus

A special thanks to our sponsors! Please see below for special listener discounts. CONTENT WARNING: Minutes 32-43 contain a survivor story involving childhood sexual abuse, religious trauma, and suicide. Minutes 44-50 contain descriptions of mortuary practices. If you or someone you love is currently experiencing abuse or thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255, the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860, or RAINN-the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network at 800-856-HOPE. Every mainstream religion has rites for the deceased. But what do Witches do? Mortellus, Priestix and mortician, joins us to talk about the elements of a Witch’s funeral and why it’s important to consider these things while we are living. They also share with us the journey of the deceased in the mortuary room and a new perspective on caring for the deceased. Hilary talks about Damiana, we discuss our favorite Halloween movies, and how we are celebrating a different kind of Halloween during COVID. Plus, creepy dolls creep out the masses. A South African listener is struggling to find a mentor in Witchcraft. What can they do?
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Our Guest Today

Mortellus is the High Priestex of the Coven of Leaves in Western North Carolina, a Gardnerian Coven operating an Outer Court training group who like to say that they are a bubbling cauldron of bitter esoterica slithering their way through Western North Carolina. Additionally, Mortellus is a Mortician, Author, Medium, and Necromantrix. Her book of pagan death rites and rituals for Llewellyn, Do I Have To Wear Black? is set to come out February 8th, 2021 with multiple additional book projects under contract. Currently, she resides on three acres that are hastily becoming overgrown again with her partner, adult child, two-year-old afab/amab twins, and one really, really ridiculous dog.

Resource List

Contact Mortellus: Linktree
Misha Magdelene (our interview with them)
The Temple of Witchcraft
Sisterhood of Avalon
Irish Pagan School
Sacred Mists Academy (use WITCHLIFE at check-out tand save $35!)
Blair–The Creepy Doll
The Dangerous Goddess on 11/10 (class with Courtney)
TWL Ancestor Spellkits

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Episode 55: Día de Los Muertos With Monica Divane, Plus Halloween and Samhain Rites

A special thank you to our sponsors! Please see links below for special offers for TWL listeners. It’s the time of the Ancestors and honoring the Dead! Bruja Monica Divane joins us to talk about Día de Los Muertos and ways to honor Ancestral traditions both for oneself and with children. We discuss food offerings (as well as properly disposing of these offerings), connecting with one’s cultural ancestry, and learning from other cultures in a respectful way. Courtney shares Magick for the Blue Moon on Halloween and Samhain, Hilary talks ginger, and Kanani talks pizza and wine. Plus, updates on Walter The Foster Pig! A listener is pregnant, but after several losses, is scared and wants to cultivate calm. What Magick can they do to ease their anxiety?
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Our Guest Today

Monica Divane is an Queer Indigenous Latinx Bruja and a homeschooling mom of 2. Her Mayan & Taino roots play a big part in her craft. She has been married for 16 years and is currently living in Central Florida. She’s a Mer Witch & a Hearth Witch- her home is her sacred space, and she loves to bake vegan food for her friends and family. You will usually find her crafting something new, raising monarchs, gardening, reading, dancing, hiking, hanging out in the beach or springs, and at Disney. Monica works for Veggie Mijas which is a WOC/NBPOC Collective that focuses on veganism, decolonization, and environmental justice and also as an Auror & part of the Cheer Squad in Potterhead Running Club. She’s a geek and an activist and is teaching her boys to do so much good in this world.

Resource List

Connect with Monica:
Facebook
Instagram (@the_mer_witch)
Q Medb
Blue Moon–Halloween, 2020
Interview with Queen Mother Imahku
Interview with Jake Richards
“The Dangerous Goddess” (Class with Courtney)
“Samhain in Ireland” at the Irish Pagan School with Lora O’Brien
TWL Ancestor Spell Kit
Coco (selections from film)
The Book of Life

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Episode 54: Dispelling Myths Of Witchcraft And Satan Worship With Sarah Marshall

A special thanks to our episode sponsors! See links below for special listener discounts. OMG. How many times do we have to say, “Yes, we’re Witches. No, that doesn’t mean we worship Satan”??? Sarah Marshall, writer and host of “You’re Wrong About” and “Why Are Dads” podcasts joins us to discuss the (ridiculous) history of the Satanic Panic in the United States, its impact on Witches, and patterns of mass hysteria. We dig into the dangers of conspiracy theory and imagined victimhood. Digressions include the Witchcraft of bread, Hilary’s premonition about Princess Diana, Anna Nicole Smith, Frankenstein, and Nutter Butters. Kanani reviews “The Witches” and we all discuss the trailer for the remake. A listener has been emotionally invested in someone for almost a decade. What sort of releasing ritual can they do to let them go? Audio transcript below.
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Our Guest Today

Sarah Marshall lives in Portland, Oregon with a growing indoor garden, and hosts the podcasts You’re Wrong About and Why Are Dads.

Resource List

Follow Sarah Marshall
You’re Wrong About Podcast
Episode about the Satanic Panic
Why Are Dads Podcast
Sarah Marshall on Twitter
Illuminating the Shadow (Master Tarot Class With Sasha Graham)
Ancestor Spell Kits from TWL Etsy
“Frankenstein” starring Boris Karloff, directed by James Whale
“The Witches” (1990)
“The Witches” (2020, trailer)

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Episode 53: Manifesting Change In Community With Millie DeMaude

A special thanks to our episode sponsors! See links below for special listener discounts. Spells aren’t enough on their own. Magick requires personal action. Millie DeMaude shows us how Magick strengthens service for our communities, offering us both practical and Magickal ways to make our communities bright and healthy…including how voting is an act of Magick. We discuss plans for the upcoming Merc Ret, and watch the trailer for “The Craft.” A listener identifies as a ‘Hedge Witch’ and doesn’t connect much with Deity. Is this a problem? Plus, Hilary is fostering a piglet and Courtney can’t handle it. Listen as Kanani gets hit with a HUGE SURPRISE at the end of the episode in honor of her 40th birthday! Join us on Patreon to see the video of the surprise and our “Craft” trailer watch!
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Our Guest Today

Multicultural, multiracial, and multiethnic minister Millie DeMaude is a mother, child, student, teacher, activist, scientist, singer, writer, gardener, intuitive, tarot reader and overall queerly divine PERson (They/them). Millie uses all the gifts of spirit to share the beauty of the living Goddess within us all. Within the realms of social media, they are practicing tarot on a private page for patrons, posting spells and as always, continuing and sharing academic research. Currently, Millie is writing and workshopping curriculums on African-American History, Goddess Archetypes and hanging around Ariel’s Corner. Blessed BE!!!

Witch-tacular Events!!!

The Dangerous Goddess (taught by Courtney): Reg. for 10/11; Reg. for 11/10 coming soon.
“Illuminating The Shadow:” Tarot Master Class with Sasha Graham

Resource List

Connect with Millie DeMaude:
Instagram (write your postcard, tag Millie, and get a free Tarot card pull!)
Facebook
Twitter
That Witch Life Etsy Shop
The Coffee Cup Kanani Is Obsessed With
Lisa Jade: Retrograde Magick
“David Duchovny, Why Don’t You Love Me?” by Bree Sharp

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Episode 52: Pagan Priesthood With Lora O’Brien

A special thanks to our episode sponsors: The Witches Resistance and Mystical Existence! See links below for special listener discounts. Leadership is essential to Magickal community, but there is no manual for it…or is there? Special guest Lora O’Brien joins us to discuss her new book A Practical Guide To Pagan Priesthood, the importance of Pagan clergy, as well as its responsibilities and challenges. Plus, hear the the origins of Courtney and Lora’s online food fight…which reaches a (sort of) dramatic climax in the game: Did Courtney Make It, Eat It, or Draw The Line? Kanani shares Magickal household hints and Hilary talks about using thyme Magick. Join us on Patreon to hear Lora’s response to a listener question about the ancient Irish using birds in divination.
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Our Guest Today

Lora O’Brien is an Author, Teacher, and Guide: native born Irish, with decades of personal and professional experience in our history, heritage, archaeology, mythology, and pre-christian Irish Spirituality. She is a modern Draoí – a practitioner and Priest of indigenous Irish magic and spirituality. Lora has been consciously following a Pagan path since 1994, and dedicated specifically to the Irish Goddess Mórrígan in 2004. She managed one of Ireland’s most important sacred sites – Cruachán/Rathcroghan – for a decade, and is a co-founder and Reverend legal celebrant with Pagan Life Rites Ireland. With her partner, Jon O’Sullivan (An Scéalaí Beag), she runs EelandOtterPress.net, and the IrishPaganSchool.com – an online learning environment where you can connect to the heritage, culture and spirituality of Pagan Ireland in an authentic and meaningful way, every day. Lora has 3 children, a grandchild… but never enough plants in her life to keep her happy.

Resource List

Connect with Lora:
LoraOBrien.ie (Blog, Teaching, Tour Guiding and Books)
EelandOtter.net (Irish Heritage and Mythology Products & Gifts)
IrishPaganSchool.com (Online Courses and Live Events)
Lora on Patreon
A Practical Guide To Pagan Priesthood by Lora O’Brien
Pagan Life Rites Ireland
Traditional Wicca in Ireland (Video with Lora and Barbara Lee)
The Children of Artemis
United Way of East Central Iowa
Habitat For Humanity of Los Angeles

Saskatchewan Salad*

*Not really from Saskatchewan.
Oysters, carrots, kiwis, peas, spam and green olives in a gelatin aspic, garnished with easy cheese. Courtney has never made this. But she might try it if offered.

Piecaken

Spice cake with an apple pie baked into it. Courtney made the one you see below for Thanksgiving, 2015.

Help For Oregon

GoFundMe Pages For Individuals Affected By The Fires
The Witches-PDX
PDX Ewoks
Outside-In
Esther’s Pantry

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Episode 51: Fall Equinox-Live At Columbia-Willamette Pagan Pride

For Magickal supplies made by and for Witches, supporting causes that matter, visit witchesresistance.com and enter code thatwitchlife at checkout to receive a 10% discount between now and 10/31/20. Thank you to The Witches Resistance for being an episode sponsor! This week, we’re LIVE at the virtual Columbia-Willamette Pagan Pride festival! We begin by celebrating clean air and mourning the loss of RBG, and then dig into the Fall Equinox: its history and ways to practice, today. Other topics include Magick during bouts of depression, saying goodbye to old altars and building new ones, astrology for the Equinox, and the Magickal use of bay leaves. Plus, why did Hilary and Kanani get “the cool premonitions”? A listener is looking assistance with focus while working from home. What Magick might help with that? For video of our conversation, join us on Patreon!

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Resource List

Columbia-Willamette Pagan Pride (OWOW)
Ninefold Festival (Sisterhood of Avalon)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“RBG”)
Brian Dennehy
Autumnal Equinox (Farmer’s Almanac)
The Origins and Practices of Mabon (Boston Public Library)
United Way of East Central Iowa
Habitat for Humanity of Los Angeles

Help For Oregon

GoFundMe Pages For Individuals Affected By The Fires
The Witches-PDX
PDX Ewoks
Outside-In
Esther’s Pantry