Two Witches, Probably Off-Topic

This episode includes multiple mildly-related and totally unrelated tangents, as well as enthusiastic discussions of Beatrix Potter books, the history of cats, why we don’t have gendered nouns in English, and how my cat may or may not have an online cult.  Enjoy summery lawnmowing sounds in the background!

Today’s episode is more serious than our usual fare, but we do include brief discussions of puppies, handcrafting tools, how macaroni and cheese should be orange, and how you can never have too many tarot and oracle decks.Resources:  Mayo Clinic Burnout Guidehttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642Mental Health and Therapy Options:BetterHelpGrow TherapyOpen Path CollectiveTalkspaceBrightSide HealthOnline platforms for body doubling:Body Doubling at FocusMateBody Doubling at FLOWNThings We Mentioned:Jessica Roux - FloriographyJessica Roux - Woodland Wardens Oracle Cards Jessica Roux - Tarot of the Woodland WardensDeborah Blake - Everyday Witch TarotDeborah Blake - Everyday Witch OracleStephanie Barron - The Jane Austen Mysteries

We also have a lengthy discussion of what Martians think of us, the movie Office Space, why it is so hard to find good sourdough bread, air raid sirens, whether or not it is illegal to deface currency, quilting stashes and unfinished projects, that one time Wednesday went to Lacrosse, gel pens, and how Wednesday hates small talk.Mercury Retrograde Resources:https://seagrapeapothecary.com/blogs/seagrape-apothecary/the-visionary-magic-of-mercury-retrogradehttps://spiritualgangster.com/blogs/news/your-mercury-retrograde-survival-guidehttps://christopherpenczak.com/2013/07/29/planetary-magic-3-mercury-the-mind-and-communication/https://www.today.com/life/astrology/astrologer-tips-mercury-retrograde-rcna245399https://www.almanac.com/mercury-retrograde-really-bad-how-handle-most-misunderstood-transithttps://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/102ooi2/can_you_do_spells_during_mercury_retrograde/Things We Mentioned:Lightening Crashes by LiveHancock’s of PaducahWoodland Wardens Tarot Deck by Jessica RouxWoodland Wardens Oracle Deck by Jessica Roux

In addition to our discussion of Litha, we fangirl over Josh Gates and all the current delicious summer vibes.  There are various rambles about Nicholas Cage movies, how S’mores are sticky, how important vultures are to the environment, how to harvest dandelions for dandelion tea, and weird squirrels.  There is also a brief rant about Bermuda grass … because summer!Please excuse some of the background noise in this episode.  It’s moving into summer and we are both running our air conditioners!Things We Mentioned:Drawing Down the Sun by Stephanie WoodfieldExpedition Files with Josh Gates on Amazon PrimeWitch’s Wheel of the Year by Jason MankeyTudor Monastery Farm (BBC, Acorn, Amazon)Animal Speak by Ted Andrewslearningherbs.comhttps://www.herb-pharm.com/blogs/herbal-education/4-herbs-to-celebrate-on-summer-solstice?srsltid=AfmBOorEJp97zd7dJ85y1YfkPxbBUVGbGq2UfWHHkqheoFkxsvkiInIhInvoking the Egyptian Gods by Judith PageSummer Belongs To You from Phineas and Ferb

In this episode, we discuss what synesthesia is, which types we have, color theory, color correspondences in magick and how synesthesia affects those correspondences in our practices, as well as how hard it used to be to find good candles, fiber arts and handicrafts, and the most awesome quilting fabrics.  We mostly manage to stay on topic for this one, with only a couple of lengthy, unrelated tangents into hand crafts and what makes the best Valentine’s Day present.All About That Bass - Meghan TrainorFaber BirrenRobert Kaufman Kona CottonHancock’s of PaducahWoolston-Steen Theological Seminary

We cover the usual topics of donuts and movies, along with newcomers bees and cupcakes!  Also, there is a lengthy discussion of Tom Hanks / Meg Ryan movies for some reason.  This is a long one, but stick with us while we desperately try to stay on topic, but mostly end up dissolving in laughter.Again, enjoy the happy bird sounds, the distant roar of airplanes landing at BNA, and the sound of some dude mowing his yard.Things We Mentioned:The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu MandanaSwitch on Amazon PrimeEvil on Paramount+Karma by Taylor Swift

Buckle up, everyone!  We really lived up to our name on this one.  In this episode, we discuss many topics around why spells fail, but somehow veer into whether Wednesday should see part II of Wicked, why someone painted her house weird, the trend of visual podcasts, that one episode of Frasier with the shaving cream, how 90s music was the best, London After Midnight, the books of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, how tornadoes aren’t godless, and how the Dragnet movie had a really good spell.Enjoy the happy birds chirping in the background!  Visit our website at www.hexenchill.com for links to books and authors that we discussed as well as supplemental material.

We also cover fountain pens, the dread “permanent record” threat from high school, hilarious Amazon reviews, and fonts.  Pardon the thumps as I excitedly pounded my desk but also enjoy the bird songs in the background!Books We Mentioned and RecommendThe Witch’s Book of Shadows by Jason MankeyGrimoires:  A History of Magic Books by Owen DaviesOccult Texts and GrimoiresKey of SolomonSworn Testament of HonoriusPetit AlbertPicatrixThe Long Lost Friend: A 19th Century American Grimoire by Johann Georg HohmanLemegeton (The Lesser Key of Solomon)Book of AbremelinGaldrabókThe Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Heinrich Cornelius AgrippaThe Magus by Francis BarrettGoetiaOther SourcesJohn the Verbose

Triskaidekaphobia (noun).  The irrational, intense fear or avoidance of the number 13.Books We MentionedThe Temple and The Lodge by Michael Baigent and Richard LeighHoly Blood, Holy Grail by Michael Baigent and Richard LeighCalgon Water Softener Commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djMjYgqFrrQ

The March 3, 2026 lunar eclipse starts at 3:44 am EST and continues until 7:02 am EST.  The period of totality begins at 6:04 am EST and lasts about 59 minutes.  The total eclipse will be visible from Eastern Asia and Australia across the Pacific to the western coast of North America. RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival https://bellbucklechamber.com/rc-cola-moonpie-festival/ Note to our listeners:  Please forgive the recording anomalies.  We are still ironing out how to record with our new equipment.  

In this episode, Petras and Wednesday each present a top five list of their favorite witchcraft, paganism, Wiccan, and occult authors, and only get diverted once into talking about the X-Files.Authors We Discussed Lisa Chamberlain Ivo Dominguez, Jr. Phyllis Curott Vivian Crowley Christopher Penczak Paul Huson Scott Cunningham Books We Mentioned Lisa Chamberlain Wicca Moon Magic: A Wiccan's Guide and Grimoire for Working Magic with Lunar Energies Wicca Candle Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Candle Spellcraft Ivo Dominguez, Jr. The Four Elements of the Wise: Working with the Magickal Powers of Earth, Air, Water, Fire Casting Sacred Space: The Core of All Magickal Work Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans: Using the Planets and the Stars for Effective Spellwork, Rituals, and Magickal Work Keys of Perception:  A Practical Guide to Psychic Development Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans: Using the Planets and the Stars for Effective Spellwork, Rituals, and Magickal Work Phyllis Curott Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess Spells for Living Well: A Witch's Guide for Manifesting Change, Well-being, and Wonder Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic Vivian Crowley Wicca, The Old Religion in the New Millennium Principles of Wicca Christopher Penczak Spirit Allies Instant Magick Inner Temple of Witchcraft Outer Temple of Witchcraft Witch’s Shield Paul Huson Mastering Witchcraft The Devil’s Picture Book Scott Cunningham Wicca:  A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Living Wicca Janet and Stewart Farrar The Witches’ Bible (includes Eight Sabbats for Witches and The Witches’ Way) Ronald Hutton Triumph of the Moon Shamans The Stations of the Sun The Witch:  A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present Blood and Mistletoe The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles Witches, Druids, and King Arthur Goddesses:  A History of Love and War Doreen Valiente Witchcraft for Tomorrow The Rebirth of Witchcraft The Charge of the Goddess Deborah Blake The Goddess Is In The Details Everyday Witchcraft Everyday Witchcraft Tarot Deck, Oracle Deck, and Familiars Deck Amber K True Magick:  A Beginner’s Guide Ritual Craft:  Creating Rites for Transformation CovenCraft:  Witchcraft for Three or More Raymond Buckland Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft Wicca for One Book of Spirit Communications Jason Mankey Website - Raise the Horns The Horned God of the Witches Transformative Witchcraft X-Files, Arcadia, Season 6, Episode 15, 1999.