What witch worth their black salt doesn’t love a beautiful garden? I often find myself salivating over images of lush plots of herbs and vegetables bordered by wire corridors heavy with berry vines or climbing sunflowers. Though this vision isn’t possible for many of us, that doesn’t mean garden and plant magick are out of reach. In this episode, Megan and I explore ways to connect with the natural world using modern tools, tiny gardens, and urbanite cleverness. Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook References & Resources: The Lawn: A History of an American Obsession - | Smithsonian Books Store Designing an end to a toxic American obsession: The Lawn | CNN Gardening as a reflection of history and culture An American Timeline: Home Gardening in the U.S. History of the Garden - Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library How to Grow Fruits and Vegetables From Table Scraps. How to Grow Potatoes in a Laundry Basket – Gardeners Basics How To Grow Your Own Organic Potatoes Out Of A Laundry Basket - Whole Lifestyle Nutrition I Grow More Than a Dozen Types of Vegetables on My 8×4 Back Patio — Here's How

Alt-right spaces used to be easy to spot and avoid. Everyone knew to carefully vet evangelical churches and tread lightly in certain states and towns. However, as people leave evangelical spaces to find more fulfilling spiritual paths, they sometimes bring with them bigoted and harmful ideologies. It’s one of the growing reasons why any new ideas and mysteries we come across need to be carefully scrutinized before we embrace them. Shannon and I love a history mystery as much as the next pagan, but media literacy and critical thinking are crucial to avoid falling into the alt-right pipeline and finding yourself in very scary situations.  Join Shannon and I this week as we lay a foundation for keeping yourself and your fellow witchlings safe in the craft.  Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook References & Resources: The Classical Roots of White Supremacy | Learning for Justice Who Started Racism? History, Examples, Ways to Take Action | Human Rights Careers   The Rarely Depicted Presence of Black/African People in European History - Black History Month The Black Presence in Pre-20th Century Europe: A Hidden History •  Olivette Otele: “The history of Europe’s blacks has been struck by a partial amnesia” | The UNESCO Courier 8 Stunning Images of Black People In Medieval Europe  Whitewashing Ancient Statue: Whiteness Racism and Color in the Ancient World How the myth of whiteness in classical sculpture was created – DW – 01/24/2023 WHAT Is Media Literacy and HOW Can Simple Shifts Center It  Forgotten Technology | YouTube Man Lifts 20 Ton Block by Hand | YouTube Yes, African midwives successfully performed C-sections before it was common in Europe Merrymount Colony - World History Encyclopedia Nazca Lines & the World’s First Hot Air Balloon: A Theory of Ancient Flight in Peru & Nazca Desert Mystery | World History  White supremacists are misappropriating Norse mythology, says expert | Folio HATE SYMBOLS DATABASE   Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod

Within pagan spaces, there’s often a lot of pressure to make your practice as *aesthetic* as possible. Herbs must be carefully housed in glass bottles and jars, candles must be in vintage-style candlesticks, and your altar should look like it could fit directly into the sets of Mists of Avalon.  Like many conformist views, attempting to adhere to this constantly is just silly. If you love glass jars and aesthetic items, by all means—use them! However, modern witchcraft sometimes requires a modern twist—especially in the kitchen. Join Shannon and me this week as we examine and share  our personal experiences with how modern appliances, ingredients, and cooking techniques can help bake up some truly powerful spellwork.  Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Intro/Outro: Behind the Sword by Alexander Nakarada

Luck is a lot like apples, sometimes you have a good bunch—good luck—other times you find yourself with rotten apples—bad luck. But there’s a state beyond that where you have no apples at all and need to go out and get some. In regards to luck, this is a luck-free state that sometimes happens during mental, emotional, physical, and psychic numbness.  Join Megan and I in this episode as we explore the magick and spellcraft practices to manifest luck and abundance from a numb or luck-free state of being.  Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Further Resources:  Jupiter Sign: What Your Jupiter Placement Means Astrologically Jupiter Signs and Luck | Cafe Astrology.com   Opportunities, Abundance, and Luck Are All a Mindset | by Catherine Plano | Medium Shifting Your Mindset for Better Luck | Jenn Drummond 20 Ways to Attract Good Luck | Inc.com Scary Good Vision Boards | Molly Roberts How to Get Lucky: 13 Techniques for Discovering and Taking Advantage of Life's Good Breaks     Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan Intro/Outro: Brewing Potions

Luck is a tricky concept, especially when it comes to your magickal practice. Belief in luck—both good and bad—is an ancient concept with a broad lexicon of superstitions, rituals, and traditions. Many of these traditions survive today in the practice of carrying good luck charms and following cultural or familial traditions. The goal is to decrease your bad luck while welcoming in the good.  But do any of these practices have a place in your craft?  Join Shannon and me in our latest episode to learn more about the traditions surrounding luck, the psychological implications of being “lucky” or “unlucky”, and methods for infusing your workings with more serendipitous energy. We also discuss how to avoid luck-based paranoia and the importance of having fun with these traditions. Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Further Resources:  Jupiter Sign: What Your Jupiter Placement Means Astrologically Jupiter Signs and Luck | Cafe Astrology.com   Opportunities, Abundance, and Luck Are All a Mindset | by Catherine Plano | Medium Shifting Your Mindset for Better Luck | Jenn Drummond 20 Ways to Attract Good Luck | Inc.com Scary Good Vision Boards | Molly Roberts How to Get Lucky: 13 Techniques for Discovering and Taking Advantage of Life's Good Breaks     Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod

Modern society has a tendency to apply modern ideas and symbolism to ancient entities, diluting their original meaning and purpose—especially when it comes to love deities. We’ve all seen the insipid depictions of baby Cupid with his quiver full of love darts, and Aphrodite depicted as a loveable airhead. However, nothing could be further from the truth. As Shannon and I discuss in our latest episode, love has a multitude of facets—some sweet, some sour, and some downright deadly.  Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Further Resources:  Goddess Ishtar: The Mesopotamian Goddess of Love, Sex, and War Love is a Battlefield: The Legend of Ishtar, First Goddess of Love and War | Ancient Origins Gods of Love and War | L.M. Sacasas Aphrodite     Love Me or Hate Me - Ares, The Greek God of War (aka Mars, The Roman God of War) - Theresa Romero — Google Arts & Culture  Aphrodite Areia - Wikipedia DEIMOS & PHOBOS - Greek Gods of Fear, Panic & Terror (Roman Metus, Pavor)  APHRODITE MYTHS 2 GENERAL - Greek Mythology THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE ARMED APHRODITE Freyja: Norse Goddess of Witchcraft, Love, and War  The Norse Goddess Freya of Love and War - Old World Gods Freyja: The Norse Goddess of Love, Sex, War, and Magic | History Cooperative The Story, Symbols and Powers of Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love | Ancient Origins The Many Faces of Freyja: Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War - Viking Style Freya Norse Goddess Of Love And War | by Marta Henriques | New Earth Consciousness | Medium 7 Greek Words for Love | Well+Good 8 Different Kinds of Love Defined by Greeks - Love Button Embracing Divine Love: The Timeless Power of Goddess Aphrodite – Awe Inspired        The Ancient Dance Between Eros and Thanatos | by Lauren Reiff | The Understanding Project | Medium Theories of Love in the Ancient World · Science of Love · Special Collections and Archives Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magick of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses by Judika Illes Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod

Energy is everything and it is constantly moving, flowing, and changing. These are basic universal truths but can be difficult to wrap our minds around our personal energy, power, and magickal practice.  As practitioners, we raise, work with, and attune to the energies of our surroundings on an almost instinctive level. Sometimes, though, feeling, knowing, and following our personal energies can be some of the most intensive work we do for your growth and empowerment.  Join us in this episode as Megan and I discuss how we’ve become disconnected from the natural flow of energy, and explore how to start feeling and tapping into our own personal energy to heal the disconnection.  Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Further Resources:  Chapter 06: Energetic Communication | HeartMath Institute On The Toroidal Field Logical and Scientific Vastu What is Vastu,Vastu Science,Vaastu Architecture,Benefits of Vastu Vastu Tips: 25 ways to boost positive energy in your home What is Reiki? | Reiki     Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan Feng Shui  Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Wallace J Nichols Dancing Our Magick Exercise and Raising Magical Energy – Patti Wigington Sacred Dance in Pagan Practice - Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic Dancing for Raising Energy for Magick - The Witching Whole Ritual Drumming – Cultivating Ecstasy | Gwion Raven The Power of Sound in Wiccan Rituals: Using Music, Chanting, and Drumming - Craft of Wicca The Teachings of the Sacred Drum Drums and drumming – OCCULT WORLD Drumming for Ritual - Temple of Witchcraft Nature Spirits and Drumming – the effects of music, voice, drums and instruments in ritual | Wiccan Rede The Witch Drum, Noitarumpu.                Intro/Outro: Blacksmith by Alexander Nakarada

The beginning of the calendar year marks a shift in energies on a global level. Being able to read that energy and work with it on our spiritual path and in our practices can be incredibly empowering. Join Shannon and I as we discuss the emerging energies of 2024 and explore previous years' energies using numerological tarot and simple addition. Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Further Resources:  Tarot Card Year Theme - S5 Ep45 Meet the Witch: Numerology Oracle with Megan - S6 Ep54 Intro/Outro: Witch Waltz by Kevin MacLeod

Magick and magickal beings are often drawn to each other for many reasons and witches and the Fey are no exceptions. Many magickal practitioners work with or seek to work with their Goode Neighbors. The mischievous tricks and pranks an acceptable occurrence for the many benefits of working with the Fey - as long as etiquette, manners, and active listening skills are continuously engaged. Join us in this episode as we explore both the Fey Courts of the Unseelie and of the Winter Fair Folk and their differences, as well as how to approach these two courts, or whether or not it's wise to do so. Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Further Resources:  Witches & Pagans magazine issue 39 Between the Worlds A Liminal Practice: Cunningfolk and the Fairy Faith by Clinto Meister The (White) Elephant in the Room: Race & Identity in Fairy Lore by Kate Freuler The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa (ya fiction) Modern Faery Tales series by Holly Black (ya fiction) Fever series by Karen Marie Moning (dark urban fantasy) Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses by Judika Illes Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia by Carol Rose A Witch’s Guide to Faery Folk by Edwin McCoy How to Attract Faeries and Work with Them in Your Craft | Astrea Taylor Of Witches And Faeries: A Brief Examination Of Working With the Fae | Kelden https://vayas-witchcraft-and-spiritual.tumblr.com/post/111535612555/fey-work-things-to-remember Introduction to Faery & Celtic Witchcraft - ToSalem Faerie Etiquette: 13 Rules To Keep You Safe Before You Begin Faerie Magick | Faerie Witchcraft 101 How to Work With the Fae - Exemplore The Fae Meaning and Mythology Secrets You Need To Know - The Peculiar Brunette Attracting The Magickal Fae – WhiteWitchParlour.com Fairy Witches: The Ages-old Connection Between Fae and Witchcraft Animism in Magic: Regional and Nature Spirits - Wise Witches and Witchcraft Bright Spirits Woodland Magick: Modern Animism & the Folkloresque | Blackthorn & Stone A Brief History of Fairies and Fae Folk from Around the World: in Honor of International Fairy Day List of beings referred to as fairies - Wikipedia Fey from other cultures | EN World Tabletop RPG News & Reviews (forum chat) Etymology of fairy by etymonline  Attitudes Toward Fairies in Shakespeare’s Time Overview of the Elizabethan Fairy Shakespeare's Fairies: Exploring the Fairy Poetry of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet Elizabethan Understandings of Fairies/ the Fae https://sarah-angleton.com/2014/06/12/the-real-renaissance-elves-fairies-and-the-golden-age-of-piracy/ https://pennpress.typepad.com/pennpresslog/2016/10/the-fairy-faith-in-the-middle-ages.html  The Faerie Way.pdf  Spirits and Creatures from Romanian Mythology — The ielele | by Iulian Stredie | Medium Intro/Outro: The Ice Giants  by Kevin MacLeod

Magick and witchcraft can lean heavily towards aesthetics. When aspects of our rituals and spellwork LOOK good, it can make manifesting the desired results easier. In this Episode, Megan and I explore the necessary balance between what looks good and what is practical and safe, especially for the tiny curious, joyous beings in our lives, our familiars, and our witchlings. Join us as we discuss ideas on how to adjust rituals to be safe, include familiars and witchlings, as well as we both adapted our witchcraft and magickal workings for our pets, familiars, and the witchlings in our lives. Want more metaphysical mystery and magick? Follow us on social! Home | Scorpiosisters Scorpio Sisters' Store | Society6 Metaphysical Apothecary | Patreon @metaphysical_apothecary • Instagram  Metaphysical Apothecary | Facebook Further Resources:  Are Candles Safe For Pets? | Dutch How to practice witchcraft with kids FIVE questions I'm asked as a Pagan Parent || Parenting While Pagan [CC]    Gemstone Toxicity Table - International Gem Society - IGS Be Warned! 105 Most Dangerous Crystals in the World  Set Up an Altar for Pagan Kids – Patti Wigington  Intro/Outro: Brewing Potions