
The 15 book young adult series, The Circle of Three by Isobel Bird, is magical time-capsule of what is was like being a young 90’s witch. The series was groundbreaking at the time because of its realistic portrayal of the Wiccan life, the Pagan community, and the struggle with mainstream society that continues to this day. It also featured topics not often written about in young adult literature at the time, such as LGBT issues and characters, including possibly the first drag queen in a YA n...
Nov 18, 2024
1 hr 29 min

The 90’s were a wild time to discover Witchcraft, especially as a young person, and finding legit information, let alone a teacher, could be a very daunting task. But when you did, it was pure magic, especially when your teachers ran the oldest occult store in America. Matthew Sawicki, proprietor of magical goods through his store Witch and Famous, joins us on this episode to talk about coming of age as a witch in the 90’s, the power of community, and the wicked joy of working your craft. F...
Nov 12, 2024
1 hr 17 min

An important contribution to the magical publishing boom in the early 90’s were Scott Cunningham’s accessible books on solitary Wicca and everyday magic; books that continue to be widely sold and cherished decades after they were published. Scott’s sister and author of Scott’s biography, Christine Ashworth, joins us in this episode to talk about Scott’s life, the lesser known details that shaped him and his Witchcraft career, and how Scott’s legacy continues to shape the Craft for future gene...
Nov 4, 2024
1 hr 14 min

One of the most important revolutions for witches in the 90’s was the advancement of our religious rights and our ability to protect ourselves from discrimination. Things we consider commonplace now, like simply being mildly public as a witch, could get you fired, evicted, or worse. Join me and Phyllis Currott, high priestess and trailblazing attorney for witches’ rights, as we discover how a handful of courageous people changed our legal landscape, and the world, to make a place for witches ...
Oct 28, 2024
1 hr 28 min

In this episode Devin is joined by the amazing Leandra Witchwood, author, blogger, podcast host, and small business owner to talk about everything from festivals to what real magick looks like. Leandra's Links: Website: https://www.leandrawitchwood.com Podcast: https://www.themagickkitchen.com/podcast/ Teas: https://www.thewitchwoodteahouse.com/ Modern Witch Linkage: Everything Modern Witch can be found on our website, www.ModernWitch.com Sponsored by Modern Witch University: ww...
Oct 26, 2024
1 hr 28 min

The 90’s saw the beginning of the Witchcraft, magic, and Paganism publishing industry in a way that had never happened before. While there were some books in the earlier decades, it wasn’t until the 90’s that you could find decent, modern, practical books that were becoming widely available. Join me and Christopher Penczak, a prolific author and co-founder of The Temple of Witchcraft, as we explore his experience as a rising star of Llewellyn, as a 90’s witch who quickly became a widely recog...
Oct 21, 2024
1 hr 12 min

On this episode of That 90’s Witch, we’re gonna be talking about one of my absolute favorite topics from the 90s: witchy movies, media, and television shows. The figure of the witch in media changed radically in 90’s, mirroring the enormous growth of people claiming the title of “witch” as a religion and spiritual path. These depictions continue to shape witch culture, aesthetics, and our magical practices. Come join me and Heather Greene as we talk all about it! Find Heather’s book Here! ...
Oct 17, 2024
1 hr 6 min

Diving into the 90's from the perspective of a witch is not without its ups and downs, That 90's Witch explores the decade like never before. Teacher, diviner, and a total 90’s witch, Trece has cultivated a life-long love affair with modern Witchcraft and it’s fascinating history. He considers magical realism a lifestyle, encouraging people to make friends with the local, uncanny presences in their neighborhoods. You can commonly find Trece buying more books than he has time to read, spendi...
Oct 17, 2024
6 min

Do you ever think about witchcraft and witch-culture in the 90's? Well, Trece sure does, a lot! Join Devin and Trece as they introduce an all new special here on the Modern Witch main feed! If you were alive in 90's, you definitely don't want to miss our discussion. Modern Witch Linkage: Everything Modern Witch can be found on our website, www.ModernWitch.com Sponsored by Modern Witch University: www.Modernwitchuniversity.com Sponsored by: http://www.DaturaTrading.com Modern Witch Patreon...
Oct 17, 2024
1 hr 9 min

Devin is joined by author Diana Helmuth to discuss what it was like to learn witchcraft during the pandemic, mostly through books and online inspiration. In her book The Witching Year, Diana weaves a memoir full of personal growth and spiritual awakening as she guides us through the sacred and the profane. More about Diana: https://www.dianahelmuth.com/about Modern Witch Linkage: Everything Modern Witch can be found on our website, www.ModernWitch.com Sponsored by Modern Witch Univer...
Jul 13, 2024
1 hr 7 min
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