Ancestor Dreams and Crafting Spirit Houses Connect Us to Magic with Matthew Venus

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum shares insights on working with spirit vessels, building magical community, and developing personal relationships with plants and other magical allies. Drawing from years of experience as a shop owner and festival organizer, he offers a refreshing perspective on connecting with magic through animism and spirit communication.• Exploring the dangers of putting magical teachers on pedestals and the importance of recognizing everyone's humanity• Building local magical community through Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival, a hybrid event offering advanced classes and unique ritual experiences• Performing actual witchcraft in Salem's historic Witch House as an act of reclamation• The lasting influence of Scott Cunningham's accessible books on Matthew's path as a young queer practitioner• Developing reciprocal relationships with plant allies like cinquefoil (five finger grass) that reveal unique magical applications• Crafting an ancestral dream spell using personal items connected to departed loved ones• The power of speaking intentions aloud to help manifest magic through physical vibration• Using divination as a conversation tool with spirits rather than just fortune-tellingCheck out Matthew's upcoming book "Ensouling the Effigy: The Witch's Arte of Enspirited Objects" coming in October from Crossed Crow Books, or visit salemwitchfest.com to join this year's festival either online or in person. Use code AVERAGEWITCH for 10% off at Spiritus Arcanum.SpiritusArcanum.comLOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483