That Witch Life

Episode 64: Yule Magick With Temperance Alden

A special thanks to our episode sponsors! Please see below for listener specials! It’s our annual holiday episode!!! We are talking with Temperance Alden, author of Year of the Witch, about connecting with different cycles of the year through ritual and intuition and awesome ways to celebrate the Winter Solstice and Yule, including the tradition of Witch Balls! Plus, we both love and hate on “Tan Santa.” Hilary discusses frankincense, Kanani discusses La Befana, and Courtney brings back the hit game: “Hallmark or Horror Movie?” A listener, who runs an Etsy store, has been dealing with unfair reviews. Is there a spell they can do to bring satisfaction to their customers, or is that messing with someone’s free will? To download the “Hallmark or Horror Movie” game to play at your own holiday festivities, join us on Patreon! Audio transcript and show notes at thatwitchlife.com. 

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Episode 63: Witches In Pop Culture With Jessica Mason

Thank you, as always, to our wonderful sponsors! See below for special deals for listeners! Endora, Glinda, Maleficent, Elsa, Willow.....squee! Jessica Mason of The Mary Sue geeks out with us over our favorite pop culture Witches! We explore how many Witches find their Magickal paths through pop cultures, and how movies and television can make us believe in Magick as well as find hope when it's not always easy to find. Plus, what to do when a favorite authors or artist reveals a super-problematic nature? Kanani reveals her hatred of a beloved fantasy epic and Courtney shares th best holiday music for Witches (in HER opinion). A listener is interested in mythology or deities representative of child-free women, but keep running into patriarchal crap! Where else can they look? On Patreon: Stories of Nicole Kidman and a Disneyland bathroom, and horror stories on the set of a beloved Witch movie.  Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com. 

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Episode 62: True Heart Intuitive Tarot With Rachel True

A special thank to our episode sponsors! See below for listener specials! Witch, actor, and Tarot practitioner Rachel True talks with us about her AMAZING new “True Heart Intuitive Tarot” deck and book! Rachel clues us into learning the card via “the actor’s way,” as part of the journey to trusting our intuition. We discuss ‘high vibe,’ ‘low vibe,’ the important role of ego, losing and picking up our Magick, and the need to invoke compassion. Rachel also shares a few stories of filming “The Craft,” and the story behind her signature butterfly necklace. We also explore Magick for the Sagittarius New Moon. A listener, who is newly out of the broom closet, wants to connect with community. How can they meet people while also maintaining anonymity? Join us on Patreon to hear our full interview with Rachel! Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com. Support the show: Patreon.com/thatwitchlife    Ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast   etsy.com/store/thatwitchlifepodcast
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Episode 61: Shadow Magick With Kate Freuler

As always, a profound thanks to our sponsors! See below for listener specials! What is Shadow work? Why is it helpful for Witches? Kate Freuler, author of Of Blood and Bones Magick joins us to discuss the power in stepping outside the “love and light only” framework. We discuss working with the dark moon, common misconceptions about cursing, and the use of blood or bodily fluids in spellwork. We also explore the ethical use of animal components in Magick, along with modern day sacrifices (they aren’t what you might think they are!). Kanani’s husband reviews “The Craft” for us. Listen out for the new word Kanani claims she made up: “Witch-ism!” A listener is struggling with imposter syndrome with regard to their spirituality. How can they feel more comfortable with embracing the title of Witch?  Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com. Support the show:  Patreon.com/thatwitchlife

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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. Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com.  Support the show:  Patreon.com/thatwitchlife    Ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast  etsy.com/shop/thatwitchlifepodcast.

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* Looking for Magickal supplies? To get 10% off your purchase of $35 or more at Sacred Mists Shoppe, go to sacredmists.com and use code WITCHLIFE at check-out.
* Since 1901, Llewellyn has been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. Save 20% on their incredible titles during Llewellyn’s holiday sale at llewellyn.com!
* Check out the Opal Oracle Cards, a vibrant and joyful oracle deck, in which readers can dive more deeply into a path of self-compassion and reveal to themselves love that exists in the world around them.

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 and show notes at thatwitchlife.com.  Support the show: patreon.com/thatwitchlife         ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast      www.etsy.com/shop/ThatWitchLifePodcast
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* Looking for Magickal supplies? To get 10% off your purchase of $35 or more at Sacred Mists Shoppe, go to sacredmists.com and use code WITCHLIFE at check-out.

 

Episode 58: Grounding And Centering 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! Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com.

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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! Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com.  Support the show: patreon.com/thatwitchlife         ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast      www.etsy.com/shop/ThatWitchLifePodcast  

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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? Show notes and audio transcript at thatwitchlife.com.  Support the show: patreon.com/thatwitchlife      ko-fi.com/thatwitchlifepodcast www.etsy.com/shop/ThatWitchLifePodcast  

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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? Audio transcript to follow.  Bonus content: patreon.com/thatwitchlife
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* 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.
* Looking for Magickal supplies? To get 10% off your purchase of $35 or more at Sacred Mists Shoppe, go to sacredmists.com and use code WITCHLIFE at check-out.
* Fox and Elder: Meeting you where you are, offering a variety of ways to step onto the plant path. To receive 15% off your first purchase of teas, tinctures, or a Full Moon Zine subscription, go to foxandelder.com and enter code “thatwitchlife” at check-out.