Atheist Witch Podcast: Secular Spirituality & Modern Witchcraft

In this insightful episode of the Atheist Witch Podcast, we delve into the Hindu pantheon from the perspective of secular spirituality and modern witchcraft. Exploring deities like Ganesha and Kali as powerful Jungian archetypes, we reveal their roles in overcoming procrastination and activating survival instincts. Through the lens of neuroscience and psychological principles, we offer practical witchcraft techniques like the Ganesha Threshold Ritual to harness these magical gifts for cognitive priming and self-mastery — all within an atheist witch framework. Join us as we bridge ancient pagan traditions with scientific spirituality, helping to heal spiritual disconnection and enrich your personal mythology without supernatural belief.

Explore the ancient Sumerian pantheon through the lens of secular spirituality and atheist witchcraft in this insightful episode. We delve into primal psychological archetypes embodied by deities like Enki, Inanna, Enlil, and Ereshkigal—representing innovation, integration, authority, and acceptance. Designed for the modern witch practicing secular spirituality, this episode offers practical witchcraft tools such as the "Three Pencils Technique" and the "Tablets of Destiny" ritual. Learn how these techniques can aid in cognitive priming and enhance your internal locus of control, bridging mysticism and science in a unique, atheistic witch practice. Perfect for anyone interested in pagan traditions, spiritual but not religious approaches, and the intersection of science and magic.

In this episode, we delve into herbalism from the perspective of an atheist witch and secular spirituality. By approaching plant magic through the lens of scientific spirituality, we explore phytochemistry, sensory psychology, and biological reality instead of supernatural explanations. Discover practical guidance for creating personal correspondences and magic rituals rooted in empirical knowledge, including a science-minded look at cannabis. We also emphasize safety, ethical foraging, and how these practices fit within modern witchcraft and the wider witch community. Join us to bridge the gap between science and mysticism, embracing herbalism as a meaningful practice in secular spirituality and witchcraft today.

In this insightful episode, we explore the ancient Egyptian pantheon as powerful Jungian archetypes, reframing deities like Thoth and Ma'at as tools for personal growth within secular spirituality and witchcraft practice. Dive deep into how an atheist witch perspective blends neuroscience, modern psychology, and magical gifts to navigate anxiety versus intuition and foster resilience and integrity. This episode offers practical shadow work exercises to align daily actions with core values, bridging the gap between science and mysticism. Whether you identify with modern witch traditions or seek spiritual but not religious methods, learn how these celestial cycles and symbolic figures can enrich your personal mythology and witch community experience.

In this episode, we explore the Nordic Pantheon through the lens of the atheist witch, reimagining deities such as Odin and Freyja as potent psychological archetypes that embody resilience, autonomy, and the relentless pursuit of wisdom. Moving beyond literal spiritual belief, we delve into secular spirituality and scientific spirituality by applying scientific concepts like Chaos Theory to the ancient notion of Wyrd and utilizing runes as cognitive tools. Listeners will gain practical techniques to reprogram their Reticular Activating System, enhancing personal strength, focus, and overcoming spiritual disconnection. Join us as we bridge witchcraft, modern pagan traditions, and science to offer a contemporary, spiritual but not religious understanding of the Nordic Pantheon archetypes within the atheist witch community.

Explore how secular spirituality intersects with witchcraft through practical creative crafts like knitting, embroidery, jewelry making, and paper crafts in this episode. Discover how these magickal crafts serve as powerful psychological tools for intention setting and emotional regulation within a modern atheist witch practice. By grounding magical activities in scientific principles such as the flow state, enclothed cognition, and classical conditioning, this episode reveals how tangible creations become physical anchors that align with your personal mythology and spiritual practices, all without relying on supernatural intervention. Tune in for a fresh perspective on witchcraft that integrates science and mysticism in a way that honors both skeptical inquiry and spiritual but not religious identities.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Hellenistic pantheon viewed from a secular spirituality and atheist witch perspective. Rather than focusing on theistic beliefs, we explore deities like Athena, Dionysus, Hestia, and Hermes as Jungian archetypes that serve as powerful tools for psychological self-mastery. Learn how modern witchcraft practices can utilize cognitive priming and embodied cognition to activate mental states such as strategy, intuition, and grounding. This science-minded approach to witchcraft helps bridge the gap between mysticism and science, offering practical rituals grounded in both psychology and secular spirituality. Join us as we explore how the modern witch can engage with ancient pantheon archetypes to enrich their spiritual but not religious path.

In this bonus episode of the Atheist Witch Podcast, we dive into secular spirituality by exploring Celtic deities—the Dagda, the Morrigan, Brigid, and Lugh—as Jungian archetypes that embody key psychological traits like competence and boundaries. Designed for the modern witch practicing secular spirituality, this episode uses insights from cognitive science, including priming and neuroplasticity, to offer practical witchcraft rituals and a weekly challenge to help atheist witches consciously embody these archetypes for personal growth and self-mastery. Whether you're seeking to deepen your witch practice or bridge science and mysticism, this episode illuminates the intersection of modern witchcraft and scientific spirituality through the lens of pagan traditions and archetypal psychology.

In this episode, explore the role of archetypes—universal psychological patterns such as the Warrior, Sage, and Maiden—in atheist witch practice and secular spirituality. Discover how these powerful figures can help map your subconscious and foster personal growth through practical exercises like visualization, Tarot reflection, and structured journaling. Learn to interpret deities as archetypal models that resonate with spiritual but not religious perspectives. This episode also previews an upcoming series dedicated to world pantheons, enriching your understanding of pagan traditions and the modern witch community. Join us as we blend witchcraft with scientific spirituality to address spiritual disconnection and cultivate magical gifts.

Explore the 'Wild Path' of Green Witchcraft from a secular spirituality and modern witch perspective in this compelling episode. We examine how ecological atmosphere replaces traditional spiritual interpretations of 'spirit of place', and how foraging connects us back to our hunter-gatherer biology rather than supernatural forces. Listeners are encouraged to embrace stewardship as a form of spellwork—engaging in practical actions like invasive species removal and trash pickup to heal local ecosystems. Additionally, learn how tracking phenology and local biological cycles can deepen your connection to nature without relying on fixed calendar dates. This episode bridges pagan traditions with scientific spirituality, offering a fresh take on witchcraft that harmonizes magic rituals with ecological mindfulness and modern witch practice.

In this episode, we delve into Green Witchcraft through the lens of atheist witch spirituality and secular spirituality, exploring how gardening and herbalism serve as psychological rituals grounded in biology rather than supernatural belief. Discover practical witch practices such as planting by the moon's celestial cycles for scheduling, using a boline for intentional harvesting, and composting as a transformative method to banish emotional waste. This episode highlights how the modern witch can reconcile scientific spirituality with traditional pagan traditions, bridging magic rituals and occult studies without religion. Join us for an insightful exploration of spiritual but not religious witchcraft that aligns science and mysticism in your personal mythology.

In this episode, we dive deep into common myths surrounding witchcraft, like the Rule of Three and the perceived necessity of expensive tools, offering fresh perspectives grounded in psychology and neuroscience. Discover how atheist witchcraft embraces a scientific spirituality approach, blending skepticism with magical practice to empower you. We discuss how to navigate anxiety versus intuition and restore spiritual connection without traditional religious frameworks. Learn practical magic rituals, understand the role of personal mythology, and reclaim your agency by prioritizing tangible actions over passive intentions. Join us as we explore secular spirituality and modern witchcraft, demystifying the intersection of science and mysticism for the contemporary witch community.

In this episode, explore the Wheel of the Year as interpreted through the lens of secular spirituality and witchcraft. We deconstruct this ancient framework as a psychological tool grounded in natural, observable cycles, emphasizing the biological necessity of seasonal shifts and the mathematical predictability of the "Thirteenth Moon." Learn how to personalize your witch practice by auditing your local climate and tuning into your personal energy rhythms. This evidence-based approach supports modern witches and atheist witches seeking to connect with pagan traditions without religious doctrine. Discover how combining scientific spirituality with magical gifts can enrich your understanding of the seasons and deepen your spiritual but not religious practice.

In this Season 2 premiere of the Atheist Witch Podcast, we delve into intention setting and goal tracking through the unique lens of secular spirituality and witchcraft. Exploring the intersection of neuroscience and witch practice, we reframe manifestation from a mystical request to a practical method for programming the brain's focus. This episode guides you through the use of magical tools like sigils and the influence of celestial cycles, such as lunar phases, to enhance personal goal management. Emphasizing an internal locus of control, we challenge listeners to develop physical anchors that support their spiritual but not religious path. Join us as we blend scientific spirituality, atheist witch perspectives, and modern witchcraft techniques to empower your magical gifts and spiritual connection.

This episode explores how atheist witchcraft can be grounded in the observable natural cycles of the universe—from the solar and lunar rhythms that structure our year, to chaotic climate cycles, and the predictable energetic shifts of our personal lives—providing a science-minded framework for intention, rest, and practical magical optimization. By detailing practical actions for each phase (like Full Moon charging or New Moon planning), AWP encourages listeners to use these universal patterns as a tool for psychological grounding and efficiency, reclaiming ancient wisdom without invoking supernatural belief.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This bonus episode explores the deep history and lore of Yule, tracing ancient customs like the Yule Log and Evergreens to the astronomical reality of the Winter Solstice and the celebrations of modern Pagans. For the atheist witch, Yule is a practice of psychological resilience, embracing necessary rest (which is supported by the scientific understanding of the dark time) and setting intentions based on the verifiable, predictable return of the sun. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode details the host's personal journey from coven to solitary practice, exploring the psychological benefits of solitary work versus the amplified communal energy of group practice, offering practical advice like forming online "Covens of Correspondents" and using secular interpretations for group rituals. The episode also includes a crucial warning for listeners about recognizing and avoiding toxic group dynamics, including Folkism and racism, while providing a step-by-step practical exercise for creating and activating a shared intention sigil.0 Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode discusses how the atheist witch can incorporate meditation, journeying, and lucid dreaming into their practice by viewing them as tools for psychological self-mastery, focusing on science-backed benefits like DMN quieting and neurological entrainment. It provides practical advice on techniques like 4-7-8 breathwork, the Body Scan, and creating a ritualistic environment using positioning, rhythmic music, and scents to enhance the journey into the subconscious mind. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

The atheist witch lifestyle centers on using intentional practices and psychology—from daily grounding to seasonal rituals—to cultivate a sense of awe and personal empowerment, viewing the observable universe and the focused mind as the true sources of magic. This lifestyle is characterized by practical acts like using jewelry as psychological anchors, cleansing the home with focused intent, and practicing gardening as a living manifestation of your will, all while maintaining an internal locus of control and deep reverence for reality. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode details how the atheist witch can use journaling and record-keeping as a tool for self-experimentation and neurological mastery, transforming personal practice into a rigorous, data-driven process. It provides practical advice for specialized journals (shadow work, gratitude, dream log) and outlines a scientific method of magick for meticulously logging rituals and research within a grimoire or book of shadows to track and analyze personal psychological efficacy. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This bonus episode explores Samhain as the ancient Celtic New Year, marking the end of the harvest and the historical time when the veil between worlds was believed to be thinnest, a tradition that blended with Roman and Christian practices to become modern Halloween. For the atheist witch, this powerful, introspective time is used for science-minded ancestor work (honoring lineage and memory) and performing release rituals to psychologically shed old habits and prepare for the quietude of winter. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode explores the psychological practice of ancestor work, reframing the traditional idea of a "thinning veil" as a period of heightened subconscious awareness and memory. We offer atheist witches practical tools, grounded in science and research, to identify and honor their biological and intellectual lineage, specifically focusing on how to heal inherited shadows and consciously access core generational resilience. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode discusses how to use ancient scripts like Runes and Ogham as powerful, structured psychological anchors, rather than tools for supernatural divination. It offers practical methods for creating and charging Sigils to program the subconscious mind, alongside advice on using dedicated tools and occult alphabets like Theban to elevate focus during ritual writing. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This Atheist Witch Podcast episode explores baneful magick from a non-theistic viewpoint, explaining that curses and hexes don't supernaturally affect targets but instead negatively impact the caster's psychological and physical well-being. It offers empowering alternatives such as warding, cord-cutting, and shadow work, redirecting focus to self-growth and personal power rather than external harm.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This Atheist Witch Podcast bonus episode explores the history and traditions of Mabon, also known as the Autumn Equinox. It offers ideas for celebrating the second harvest, reflecting on personal growth, and preparing for the darker half of the year from a non-theistic perspective.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode of The Atheist Witch Podcast delves into superstitions, exploring them from a psychological perspective rather than a magical one. It explains how these beliefs arise from our brain's need for pattern recognition and control, especially in unpredictable situations like sports, and encourages listeners to harness these psychological principles for personal benefit.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This Atheist Witch Podcast episode explores manifestation and the Law of Attraction from a scientific and psychological perspective, emphasizing how intentionally aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions can leverage cognitive biases and neuroplasticity to achieve real-world results. We discuss harnessing personal mental power to consciously create desired futures, rather than relying on supernatural forces, through practices like ritualized visualization, affirmations, and a "scientific method" approach to goal-setting.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode of the Atheist Witch Podcast explores self-care from a non-theistic, science-minded perspective, emphasizing it as a foundational practice for physical, mental, emotional, and "spiritual" well-being. It provides practical examples and a sample ritual for science-minded witches to integrate self-care into their daily lives and magickal practice.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This bonus episode of the Atheist Witch Podcast explores Lughnasadh, delving into its history and traditions while offering guidance on how to celebrate it as an atheist witch. It provides ideas for honoring the first harvest, practicing gratitude, and connecting with the Earth's cycles without relying on deities.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitchesr/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode of the Atheist Witch Podcast explores supernatural phenomena, offering scientific explanations rooted in psychology and neuroscience, and demonstrates how atheist witches can integrate these concepts into their practice through self-reflection and connection to the natural world. It delves into topics like ghosts, divination, and deities, reframing them as psychological constructs and natural occurrences rather than literal supernatural entities.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode explores atheopaganism, a worldview that combines a non-theistic, science-minded perspective with pagan practices. It delves into how atheopagans find meaning and purpose through naturalistic rituals, internal locus of control, and a deep reverence for the observable universe, rather than supernatural beliefs.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode explores how astrology can be a valuable tool for self-discovery and personal growth within an atheist worldview, reframing its concepts as archetypes and prompts for introspection rather than supernatural influences. It delves into traditional astrological concepts, the psychological impact of moon phases, and how horoscopes can be used for self-reflection and affirmation.Wondering how to get your birth chart? Try astro.com for a free option.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This bonus episode explores Litha, or Midsummer, celebrated on the Summer Solstice as the longest day of the year and a time for themes of prosperity, abundance, and success. It covers historical traditions like bonfires and water rituals, and offers atheist witches ways to celebrate by focusing on gratitude, personal culmination, and enjoying the bounty of early summer.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode offers guidance for active witchcraft practitioners traveling, emphasizing considerations for bringing tools, managing privacy, and respecting local customs in different cultures. I discuss my recent trip to Japan, highlighting how experiences in sacred spaces and exposure to other traditions can influence a personal practice with discretion and respect. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠Websites:r/witchcraftr/SASSWitchesr/NonTheisticPaganism

This episode explains divination from an atheist perspective, suggesting that tools like tarot and runes facilitate self-reflection and subconscious access through mechanisms like the ideomotor effect and subjective interpretation. It outlines various divination methods, from tarot and Ogham to pendulums and tasseomancy, emphasizing their use for gaining clarity and inspiring creativity.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠The Wonder: Science-Base Paganism⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠Websites:⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism

This bonus episode explores Beltane, a cross-quarter day celebrated from April 30th to May 1st, rooted in ancient Celtic traditions and associated with fertility and growth. It discusses modern celebrations like bonfires, Maypoles, and rituals for love, offering ways for atheist witches to honor these themes by connecting with nature and personal intentions.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism⁠⁠References for this episode:Marquis, Melanie. Beltane: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for May Day. 2015. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota.Green, Mark A. Round We Dance. 2024. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota.Edain McCoy. Sabbats: A Witch's Approach to Living the Old Ways (Llewellyn's World Religion and Magick).Alden, Temperance. Year of the Witch: Connecting with Nature's Seasons through Intuitive Magick. Red Wheel Weiser.

This episode delves into correspondences as mental associations and patterns the brain creates, explaining their use in spellwork and daily practice for evoking desired emotions and mindsets. I'm here to encourage witches to develop their own correspondences based on personal resonance, rather than solely relying on published sources, to enhance their magical practice. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism⁠⁠

This episode provides an overview of various tools an atheist witch might use, including Books of Shadows, altars, cauldrons, and power direction tools like athames or simply your hands. It discusses divination items, magical languages, sigils, crystals, and herbs, highlighting their use for psychological influence and personal connection rather than supernatural belief. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism⁠⁠

This episode differentiates between rituals as ceremonial spaces and mindsets, and spells as specific actions with desired outcomes, emphasizing that both empower an atheist witch through personal energy. It details a typical ritual format, including grounding, cleansing, and energy raising, and explains how practices like casting a circle serve as mental frameworks for intention. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism⁠⁠References for this episode:Hamilton, David R.. Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices. Hay House. Kindle Edition.Kehoe, John. Quantum Warrior | The Future of the Mind. Zoetic Inc.Radin, Dean I.. Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe. Harmony/Rodale/Convergent.

This bonus episode delves into Ostara, the Spring Equinox, marking the end of the "Dark half of the year" and representing new beginnings and fertility. It covers traditions like egg decorating and spring cleaning, and how to celebrate the astrological event from an atheist perspective by focusing on personal growth and aligning with nature's cycles. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism⁠⁠

This speculative episode discusses modern and upcoming topics influencing witchcraft, including politics, environmental impact, and civil rights. It explores the challenges posed by the religious Right and the transformative impact of the internet on witchcraft practiceRecommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠r/witchcraft⁠⁠r/SASSWitches⁠⁠r/NonTheisticPaganism⁠⁠

This episode explores the long history of pagan religions from prehistoric times through ancient civilizations and their Christianization. It delves into the Witch Wound and historical persecutions like the European witch trials and Salem, emphasizing the systemic oppression of women. Sources and references for this episode:Berresford Ellis, Peter. Celtic Myths and Legends. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2002.Smith, Huston. The World's Religions. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, 1958. Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠Websites:⁠⁠Witchcraft subreddit⁠⁠⁠⁠SASS Witches subreddit⁠⁠

This episode introduces fundamental witchcraft concepts from an atheist perspective, emphasizing that individuals define their own practice. It explains the four elements (fire, water, earth, air) and foundational witchy concepts like correspondences, rituals, and altars, from the perspective of a practitioner who doesn't worship deities. Sources and references for this episode:D.J. Conway. Celtic Magic (Llewellyn's World Religion & Magick).Cunningham, Scott. Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series). Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.. Kynes, Sandra. Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences: A Comprehensive & Cross-Referenced Resource for Pagans & Wiccans (Llewellyn's Complete Book Series 4). Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD..Vanderbeck, Paige. Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press, 2020.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠Websites:⁠⁠Witchcraft subreddit⁠⁠⁠⁠SASS Witches subreddit⁠⁠

This bonus episode introduces Imbolc, a Celtic cross-quarter day celebrated February 1st-2nd, marking the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox. It covers the history and traditions of this fire festival, including its association with Brigid and rituals like purification baths and intention-setting, adapted for an atheist practice without invoking deities.Sources and references for this episode:Alden, Temperance. Year of the Witch: Connecting with Nature's Seasons through Intuitive Magick. Red Wheel Weiser.Edain McCoy. Sabbats: A Witch's Approach to Living the Old Ways (Llewellyn's World Religion and Magick).Green, Mark A.. Round We Dance. 2024. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota.Neal, Carl F. Imbolc: Rituals, Recipes, & Lore for Brigid's Day. 2015. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota.Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠Websites:⁠⁠Witchcraft subreddit⁠⁠⁠⁠SASS Witches subreddit⁠⁠

(Parts 1 & 2 of Science and Witchcraft are now combined into a single episode!)This episode explores the intersection of science and witchcraft, focusing on how neuroscience and psychology influence an atheist witch's practice. It discusses concepts like biofeedback, intuition, dreams, the power of scent and color, subconscious memory, and neuroplasticity as scientific underpinnings for magical workings.Sources and references for this episode:Kehoe, John. Quantum Warrior | The Future of the Mind. Zoetic Inc.Gordon, Dan. “Understanding the Constant Dialogue That Goes On between Our Gut and Our Brain.” UCLA Newsroom website, July 25, 2017. https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/understanding-the-constant-dialogue-that-goes-on-between-our-gut-and-our-brain.McFadden, Johnjoe. “The CEMI Field Theory: Seven Clues to the Nature of Consciousness.” In Jack A. Tuszynski, ed., The Emerging Physics of Consciousness. Berlin: Springer, 2006: 387–406. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/226078423_The_CEMI_Field_Theory_Seven_Clues_to_the_Nature_of_Consciousness.Radin, Dean I.. Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe. Harmony/Rodale/Convergent.Hamilton, David R.. Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices. Hay House. Kindle Edition.What the nose knows: Experts discuss the science of smell and how scent, emotion, and memory are intertwined — and exploited. Colleen Walsh, Harvard Staff Writer. Feb 2020. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/02/how-scent-emotion-and-memory-are-intertwined-and-exploited/#:~:text=Smells%20are%20handled%20by%20the,related%20to%20emotion%20and%20memory.Intuition Training: 5 Exercises to Strengthen Intuition. Claire Vowell, Ph.D. Oct 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/intuition-training/Neurocognitive and Somatic Components of Temperature Increases during g-Tummo Meditation: Legend and Reality. Maria Kozhevnikov 1,2,*, James Elliott 1,3, Jennifer Shephard 4, Klaus Gramann 5,6. Mar 2013. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3612090/What does it mean when we dream?. Hannah Nichols. Oct 2023. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284378#causeRecommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:⁠⁠Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠Websites:⁠⁠Witchcraft subreddit⁠⁠⁠⁠SASS Witches subreddit⁠⁠

This episode defines what it means to be an atheist witch, distinguishing it from agnosticism and other theistic viewpoints, and explores how one can find spirituality, morality, and purpose in a world without gods. It also details what an active atheist witchcraft practice looks like, including observing the Wheel of the Year, moon cycles, shadow work, herbalism, and kitchen witchery. Sources and references for this episode:The World Pantheist Movement, www.pantheism.netHarrison, Paul. Elements of Pantheism; A Spirituality of Nature and the Universe. 3rd Edition. Unknown. Kindle Edition.The Atheopagan Society, ⁠https://theapsocietyorg.wordpress.com/⁠Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠Witchcraft subreddit⁠⁠⁠⁠SASS Witches subreddit⁠⁠

This episode introduces my personal witchcraft traditions, stemming primarily from Northern European influences and evolving from coven practice to green witchcraft. It delves into my beliefs, aligning with scientific pantheism and emphasizing the power of the brain and scientific observation in a non-theistic practice.Sources and references for this episode:Vanderbeck, Paige. Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond. Rockridge Press. Kindle Edition.The World Pantheist Movement, www.pantheism.netHarrison, Paul. Elements of Pantheism; A Spirituality of Nature and the Universe. 3rd Edition. Unknown. Kindle Edition.Archer, Isaac. Quantum Physics: The Foundations of Mechanics, Entanglement and Wave Theory: A Beginners Guide to Quantum Mechanics, String Theory, Field Theory, and Quantum Computing. Kindle Edition.US Energy Information Administration, ⁠https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/the-science-of-electricity.php⁠Electric Universe Theory: ⁠https://www.gaia.com/article/electric-universe-theory-the-science-models-and-controversy⁠Recommended General Witchcraft Resources:Podcasts:Coffee and Cauldrons⁠⁠⁠⁠The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magick Kitchen Podcast⁠⁠ Websites:⁠⁠Witchcraft subreddit⁠⁠⁠⁠SASS Witches subreddit⁠⁠

Welcome to the Atheist Witch podcast. This biweekly podcast will explore all kinds of topics from the perspective of an actively practicing atheist witch. I plan to cover a variety of subjects spanning from exploring scientific theories to modern witchcraft. Join me here if you're interested in learning more about what it is to be a witch without worshipping, how to connect yourself to the natural world without relying on anything but yourself, or if you're curious about how science relates to witchcraft. I welcome questions and comments. You can comment directly on the episode or reach out to me via email at [email protected]. I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Recommended Resources for Beginner Witches Podcasts: Coffee and Cauldrons The Middle-Aged Witch Podcast The Magick Kitchen Podcast Websites: Witchcraft subreddit SASS Witches subreddit Books: Alden, Temperance. Year of the Witch. Newburyport, MN: Red Wheel Weiser, 2020. Moura, Ann. Green Witchcraft: Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD, 2013. Murphy-Hiscock, Arin. The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More (Green Witch Witchcraft Series). Adams Media. Conway, D.J. Celtic Magic (Llewellyn’s World Magic Series). St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2002.