Bree NicGarren is a local witch who is a member of our Witches Table group. She owns her own online store, vends around the city, has a podcast of her own and writes books on witchcraft. In this episode we sit down to discuss her definition of secular witchcraft and how Deity worship plays part in it (or not play a part in it really). We get sidetracked and go on beautiful tangents throughout this episode. So, come and join us! Find Bree around the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bree.NicGarran Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breenicgarran/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/breelandwalker Find Bree's books and other magical items: Willow Wings Witch Shop: https://hexpositive.myshopify.com/?fbclid=IwAR2nyubrgHRa1eMuKUTL6k0grs_0QbxbMd976kLD8MrhLseUJzTAwC9A4_k The Witches Altar: https://www.thewitchesaltar.com (for her books only) Listen to her on other podcasts: Hex Positive: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NxhDsyYTnh1fEgT8WyFBp BS-Free Witchcraft: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KkH2NJ1WM9vUGINoZLzpr Nerd & Tie Podcast Network: https://www.nerdandtie.com/

We've done a Tarot Forecast episode before, just not to this magnitude. In this two part series, we will pull tarot cards and runes to see what the future holds in 2024. Part 2 covers July-December Decks Used: Tarot Volatile- https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/terra-volatile-tarot-core-deck Crow Tarot- https://www.usgamesinc.com/crow-tarot.html Want to follow along and see the imagery yourself? We took photos of the cards and added them to a folder you can view! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHFF7MqcCsY-FZIWMSmtIvHtPAXcQLk6/view?usp=sharing

We've done a Tarot Forecast episode before, just not to this magnitude. In this two part series, we will pull tarot cards and runes to see what the future holds in 2024. Part 1 covers January-June as well as an oracle card and rune pull for the overall theme of 2024. Decks Used: Seasons of the Witch: Yule Oracle- https://www.thewitchesaltar.com/offerings/p/seasons-of-the-witch-yule-oracle Tarot Volatile- https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/terra-volatile-tarot-core-deck Crow Tarot- https://www.usgamesinc.com/crow-tarot.html Want to follow along and see the imagery yourself? We took photos of the cards and added them to a folder you can view! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHFF7MqcCsY-FZIWMSmtIvHtPAXcQLk6/view?usp=sharing

Join us as we discuss some of the most common myths about tarot and delve lightly into the history and it's usage as a divinatory tool. Myths Mentioned: Your first deck must be gifted. Tarot is ONLY used for fortune telling or tarot is NEVER supposed to be used for fortune telling. Must be born a psychic or medium to do it. Can't read tarot for profit. Tarot is evil/of the devil or there are bad/evil cards in the deck. The history of tarot was mentioned throughout the episode, but if you want to explore further for yourself, here are some links to get you started: https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/in-season/2016/tarot https://druidry.org/resources/the-history-of-playing-cards-and-tarot

We have worked with Chakras and Colors in our craft before but got a chance to talk to Naomi, a local practitioner, who got her start into witchcraft through learning about Chakras. She works with Chakras, Auras, and Colors as a way to work on herself, similarly to shadow work, and is facinated by the diversity in how you can incorporate them into your craft. We haven't seen Chakra work talked about or done in this way so it was indeed a learning experience for us! Shop Mentioned: Handfuls of Dust: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HandfulsofDust Flying Oil Mentioned: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1468530318/otherworldly-a-witchs-flying-oil-for?click_key=671009db554b3982e705319ddc7bb683b3c19f7b%3A1468530318&click_sum=0e4e3296&ref=shop_home_active_11&crt=1 Follow Naomi's rad art: https://www.instagram.com/ratsinthecradleart/

We suckered some other poor soul into being a guest?!  What?!  Join us with Richmond’s Cryptid, Murphy Lawless. They host one of the hottest podcasts in Richmond, Queerdo Babes from the Horror Pod-o-Rama! They took us on a deep dive into witches in horror films through the years and talked about how it coincides with Feminism. While they don’t consider themselves an expert, they blew us away with their film and history knowledge and even gave the History Channel a run for their money (pssst. History Channel. You should hire them). Movies Mentioned: Haxan (1922) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937) Wizard of Oz (1939) Fantasia (1940) I Married a Witch (1942) Night of the Demon (1957) Bell Book and Candle (1958) Horror Hotel (City of the Dead) (1960) Black Sunday (1960) Night of the Eagle (Burn, Witch, Burn in USA) (1962) WitchFinder General (1968) Hour of the Wolf (1968)* Night of the Living Dead (1968)** Witchhammer (1970) Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971) The Wicker Man (1973 & 2006) Carrie (1976) Suspiria (1977 & 2018) Inferno (1980) Halloween 3: Season of the Witch (1982) Eyes of Fire (1983) Witches of Eastwick (1987) Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1988) Pumpkinhead (1988) Teen Witch (1989) The Witches (1990) Hocus Pocus (1993) The Craft (1996) The Crucible (1996) Matilda (1996) Holloweentown (1998) Practical Magic (1998) Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost (1999) Blair Witch Project (1999) Coraline (2009) Lords of Salem (2012) A Field in England (2014) The VVitch (2015) The Love Witch (2016) The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) Gretel and Hansel (2020) Fear Street (2021) Magazine Mentioned: Witches of Past and Present by History (2023 Reissue of a Special Edition) Book Mentioned:  Witches, Sluts, Feminists: Conjuring the Sex Positive by Kristen J. Sollee (2017) Waves of Feminism: First Wave: 1848 - 1920 Second Wave: 1963 - 1980s ​​Third Wave: 1990s Fourth Wave: Present Day *Murphy called this film “Shadow of the Wolf” during the interview by accident. **While we didn’t get to talk about this film during this episode, Murphy wanted us to point out that this film also was a turning point in horror cinema. That just means we will have to do a part 2 episode! Want to hear more from Murphy Lawless? Check out their podcast, Queerdo Babes from the Horror Pod-o-Rama, on the podcast Beautiful Disasters, or at Nightmare Weekend in Richmond from October 13th-15th Contact Murphy Lawless: Instagram: @queerdobabespodorama Email: [email protected]

Where is the community? How do you find it? How do you know if a group is right for you? Join us as we discuss the ins, outs, struggles and joys with being part of a community big and small. Websites Mentioned: Witch Vox (Their web presence is only through Facebook now and their website directs you to their page there) Meetup

Life isn't all rainbows and glitter, but glitter helps! Join us as we talk about how toxic positivity could be effecting your craft and what you could do to make sure you don't gaslight yourself into unreachable standards. Book Mentioned: Elements of Spellcrafting by Jason Miller (but we recommend all of his books)- https://strategicsorcery.net/my-books/ Phone Number: (804)482-1002 Website: https://www.thewitchesaltar.com Email: [email protected] Best Glitter Glue: Elmers

We are back after a much needed (though, maybe not so wanted at the time) break! Join us as we talk about our spiritual hiatus' and why it might be beneficial for you. We also discuss new updates for the buisness, podcast and a new facet of it. Links mentioned: In Her Bones: https://www.thewitchesaltar.com/offerings/p/zine-in-her-bones Email: [email protected] Phone Number: (804)482-1002

*Episode Edits: - The Instructor of Hibiscus Moon has a Masters Degree, not a PHD. - The Author of the book Wicca for Beginners is Thea Sabin. She is still alive. Lewanna was thinking of a different author. Lewanna and Maria get to interview their first guest! Jill owns and operates a business called Crystal Quietude. She creates beautiful crystal jewelry and offers crystal healing services. On this episode, Jill explains what crystals are and how crystal healing works, as well as offering her suggestions for good beginner stones. Links Mentioned: - https://www.facebook.com/CrystalQuietude - https://Instagram.com/CrystalQuietude - https://CrystalQuietude.com - https://hibiscusmooncrystalacademy.com  - https://www.theasabin.com/books