Every Witch Way

In this episode on Aleister Crowley, there is mention of drug use, sexual activities, and dubious morality. Listener discretion is advised. Aleister Crowley is perhaps one of the most infamous spiritual practioners of the modern era. Learn more about him in this episode of EWWP!Music by HanzoTomodachi

Listen, guys, this is a fun, silly, stupid episode where I ramble about life, video games, and magic the gathering. Trigger warning is needed, though, as I do mention self-mutilation, depression, and anxiety, as well as for being mildly inebriated in this episode. Telling the truth has never felt so good. Anyway, enjoy this mildly entertaining background noise that is this episode.Music by HanzoTomodachi

Thank you all for your patience the past few weeks. Here is the newest episode of the show: Aries the Ram. Do you know an Aries sun? Is there an Aries placement in your birth chart? Find out what that indicates in this episode!Music by HanzoTomodachiTW: mentions of self-harm, depression, anxiety, and mental health.

Hello, my friends! This is Dana signing on to let you all know that this week is a mental health day. I've also made the decision to turn the show from a weekly production to a biweekly one. The full explanation is up on the Facebook page and will be up on Patreon for everyone to see. Thank you all!

Last week's episode was a lead up to today's. We dive into the world of astrology, terms, planets, and houses. There's even a teeny tiny bit of math as well. But don't fret! If Dana can understand it, anyone can!Music by HanzoTomodachi

This episode covers the timelines of astronomy and astrology, some similarities, and the differences between the two. One, based in science, data, and fact! The other, based in intuition, interpretation, and fate! Both, beloved by many. Delve into the history of these two topics and ready yourself for more star talk to come...Music by HanzoTomodachi

We've got our first crystal episode of 2025! Aragonite is a pretty interesting stone, closely related to calcite in many ways. Yet it IS its own entity, and a helpful, grounding one at that. There are some interesting facts in this episode, so there's something, I think, for everyone.Music by HanzoTomodachi

Finally, FINALLY, we're covering intention. It's only been, like, a year and a half since the podcast started. But hey, better late than never. Music by HanzoTomodachiSupport the show at patreon.com/EveryWitchWayPodcast

Vinegar has been around for a long, loooooooong time. If you want some history on it, I got you; if you want some medicinal properties, I got you; and, of course, I've brought the witchy woo-woo. Enjoy! Music by HanzoTomodachi

January 29th of this year marked the beginning of the Year of the Snake in Chinese astrology. The Chinese Zodiac is unique and diverse, though it shares similarities with our own western zodiac. Let's talk about the Year of the Snake and Snake people. Music by HanzoTomodachi

Woot woot! The first rune of 2025! And it's the rune of the self. Mannaz is in the 3rd aett, Tyr's aett, and is the rune of the self. Find out more in this episode of EWWP! Music by HanzoTomodachi Sources: The Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum; Rune Oracle by Lona Eversden; Runes for Beginners by Alexandra Chauran; Runes Illustrated by Rachel Newcombe; & https://vikings-valhalla.com/blogs/runic-alphabet/mannaz-rune?srsltid=AfmBOoo-axcr8gV-NdLpEYokEpttj8eCbn7NcVwtvibH7N6XVwwU89O0

By the time this episode comes out, Imbolc just happened. In honor of the sabbats, I like to cover and discuss spooky/scary/creepy subjects and stories. What can I say? I'm a spooky bitch. The stories read in this episode come from the Scary Stories Treasury byt Alvin Schwartz. Music by Onetent

Perhaps one of the most iconic and popular symbols of witches and witchcraft is the wand. These tools are quite popular among practioners and are very versatile and customizable. Wands up, witches, for this new episode! Music by Hanzo Tomodachi

We're discussing a heavy topic today, friends. The Great Noise (Det stora oväsendet) was a period of time in Swedish history that saw 300 people executed for witchcraft. Trigger warning: there will be discussion of suicide, decapitation, sexual abuse, and torture. Please don't listen to this episode if such subjects cause any sort of distress. Music by HanzoTomodachi

It's a new year and a new episode of the Every Witch Way Podcast! In this one, we're doing a reading for the year ahead, which is a spread of 13 cards. I'm using Kim Krans' Wild Unknown Tarot deck, which is a personal favorite. Music by HanzoTomodachi

Forgive me, Sabaton, for the mispronunications. This topic was a dousy to research, mostly because of there being a lack of written records for a long time. Still, I hope that you enjoy this long episode and find it as fun and educational as I did. Music by HanzoTomodachi

The last plant/herb of 2024 is here. Vervain is a hearty little lady plant with connections to Venus/Aphrodite, Juno/Hera, and Isis. It's been used medically for hundreds of years and was an herb sacred to the Romans, Celts, and Greeks. As for its magickal uses... well, you'll have to listen to find out more. ;) Music by HanzoTomodachi

Apologies for the lack of an episode last week, but I needed it. Though my energy is still low and kinda blah, I've got a nice little conversational episode for you lot today. Music by HanzoTomodachi https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/s9juw7/dealing_with_imposter_syndrome_in_witchcraft/?rdt=54578

A lot has been going on in life Nad in my head, and I just need a day or week to take care of myself. I apologize for the lack of an episode, but I hope that you all can understand and keep me in your thoughts.

I haven't covered a deity in a while, and my dear friend, Carrie, mentioned the Morrigan reaching out to her, so it made sense to cover her. This one's for you, Carrie. I hope you all enjoy this episode! Music by HansoTomodachi

Our second book review on the podcast! This title, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods, dives headfirst into the rich and complex mythos of the Greek gods, providing personal experiences and rituals for multiple deities. Written by Astrea Taylor and Jason Mankey, this book holds a treasure trove of information for any witch looking to work with a Greek deity. Music by HansoTomodachi

Hot milky! Two stones in one episode? Why yes, my little EWWPlings, two stones, one episode. I thought these two were similar, so I figured I'd make a decently long episode and do both of them together for you. Music by HansoTomodachi

In honor of Samhain, I decided to do a parting the veil tarot reading. I used the Cozy Witch Tarot deck by Amanda Lovelace for this one. I also recorded this reading, which you can find on my patreon. Let me know what you think and if you'd like me to do more sabbat readings in the future! Music by HansoTomodachi Parting the veil - a tarot spread for Samhain : r/WitchesVsPatriarchy Patreon: https://patreon.com/EveryWitchWayPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

• Here it is: the spooky episode, just in time for Halloween and Samhain! I really wanted to knock you guys out of the park with this one, so I hope you like what I cooked up for you! • • Music by Onetent

We're talking baneful magick and spells in this October episode, as well as the morality of casting such spells. We also go over some ways to tell if you've been cursed and how to get rid of it. Tune into this exciting new episode! Music by Onetent Morality of Curses, Hexes, Jinxes : r/witchcraft (reddit.com)

Have you ever wondered where mirrors came from? How they're made? And, most importantly, how can they be used in witchcraft. Well, my friend, this is the episode for you! We cover how they're made, some world history, a few superstitions that we're sure some of you have heard, and lastly, we even have a scrying ritual to do if you want to give working with a mirror a try. This is one packed episode of the Every Witch Way podcast that we know you're gonna love! Music by Onetent

It's a rune episode, you guys! The last one we did was back in June, so I think it's time for another one. Uruz is a rune of power and strength, but also of change for the greater good of yourself. The creature that this rune depicts, the horns of the aurochs, is also a fascinating creature that, while extinct, can still teach us things today. So, take a listen to this episode! Music by Onetent Sources: Runes Illustrated: How to REad Them by Rachel Newcombe; The Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum; Rune Oracle by Lona Eversden; Uruz Rune – Vikings of Valhalla US (vikings-valhalla.com) Visualizing Climate and Loss: Extinction (harvard.edu) Ancient Mongolian aurochs genomes reveal sustained introgression and management in East Asia - PMC (nih.gov) The Aurochs — The Extinctions

Dana has mush-mouth this week, so please pardon all of the fumbles in this episode. We're talking about familiars and servitors. How many of you knew/know about either one or both of these guys? Let us know! Music by Onetent Sources: Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes Familiar | Supernatural, Witchcraft & Magic | Britannica Unfamiliar Familiars: Historical Witches’ Magical Helpers – Enchanted: Magic and Marvels in Pre-Modern Europe (uoregon.edu) Familiar spirits and devilish imps | National Museums Liverpool (liverpoolmuseums.org.uk) The Witches Familiar (soulandselene.com) Witches’ imps, faery familiars | British Fairies (wordpress.com) Faerie Familiars & Zoomorphic Witches – deadbutdreaming (wordpress.com) What is a Servitor & What is its Purpose (magickalspot.com) Creating Servitor Spirits And Other Living Magic | Esa (patheos.com) servitor magick – Black Witch Coven

As someone who has depression and anxiety, it's hard to focus on things or find the motivation or drive to do much of anything. That makes me feel bad and like I'm failing as a witch, and I don't like that. No one should be made to feel bad about something they can't control. So, I made for myself a low-energy weekly schedule that uses the energies of the individual days of the week to help me stay connected to my witch-ness. And I wanted to share it with you all to help give inspiration or comfort to those of you also in the same boat as me. If you have any other small, daily practices that you enjoy doing and that help you feel connected and whole, feel free to share them! Music by Onetent

This week, we're talking about Wicca and Gerald Gardner, the man who is often cited as its founder. Music by Onetent Sources: What is Wicca? An expert on modern witchcraft explains. | BrandeisNOW Wicca | Definition, History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica Gerald Gardner and the Origins of Wicca: Emerging Worldviews 21 - Breakpoint Gerald Gardner - The History of Wicca Gerald Brousseau Gardner | British government worker | Britannica Gerald Gardner | The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft | Oxford Academic (oup.com) Biography of Gerald Gardner, Wiccan Leader (learnreligions.com) The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Origins of Wicca - Yale University Press Gerald Gardner | Bricket Wood Coven Gardner, Gerald Brousseau | Encyclopedia.com Wicca for Beginners by Thea Sabin

What's this? A second episode in the same week??? Yes! Dana felt bad about missing last week's episode, so she wanted to give all of you wonderful listeners a double tap this week. And the subject is on mindfulness, what it is, and what it means to other people. Tell us, dear listener: what does minfulness mean to you? Music by Onetent Sources: What is Mindfulness? - Mindful Mindfulness Definition | What Is Mindfulness (berkeley.edu) Mindfulness (apa.org) How to Practice Mindfulness, According to Experts (prevention.com) What is mindfulness? : r/Mindfulness (reddit.com)

We're talking about a tangy little dude in today's episode. Alpinia galanga, AKA greater galangal, AKA Low John, AKA Court Case Root. This plant has the rhizome to back its talk up, iffen ya know what I mean? Music by Onetent Sources: Alpinia galanga - Plant Finder (missouribotanicalgarden.org) Galangal Root: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects (healthline.com) Alpinia galanga - Wikipedia (PDF) Alpinia galangal-An important medicinal plant: A review (researchgate.net) Galangal and Ginger Root: What Are the Differences and Health Benefits of Each? (medicinenet.com) Galangal: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses In Ayurveda, Recipes, Side Effects (netmeds.com) Herbal Magick: Galangal Or Little John Root | Lilith Dorsey (patheos.com) Ritual Herbs - Galangal Root - Rite of Ritual GALANGAL ROOT ORGANIC | Star Child Galangal Root whole (Little John) - Smudge Metaphysical Galangal Little John Root – Yeyeo Botanica

Hello, friends! Due to some medical issues, there will be no episode this week. I apologize for the late notice, but there will be an episode next week.

Episode 50 is here!!! *cue the horns of celebration* This week, we're talking about the history of herbalism, where to get some information on education courses and certifications, and some personal perspectives from Dana on why herbalism is important. Music by Onetent Sources: Traditional medicine has a long history of contributing to conventional medicine and continues to hold promise (who.int) The History of Herbalism: Folklore – WishGarden Herbs Historical review of medicinal plants’ usage - PMC (nih.gov) Herbal History (theherbalacademy.com) Herb and Spice History (psu.edu) Herbal Medicine - Herbal Medicine - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) Herbal medicine Information | Mount Sinai - New York And 'The Big Book of Herbal Medicine' by Tina Sams

You know 'em, you love 'em. We're talking about the elements: air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. We've got a little bit of worldly philosophy before we get right into the nitty-gritty of the episode, the sandwich meat, if you will. And then we finish it off with some safety tips, because we don't want anyone or any fur babies getting hurt if we can help it. Music by Onetent Sources: The Untamed Witch & Path of the Witch by Lidia Pradas; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura; The Four Elements (mun.ca) Mexica Four Directions | Aztec 4 Directions (sixthsunridaz.com) Classical element - Wikipedia

Another manic Monday means another episode of EWWP! What are we talking about today? ALTARS! What is an altar exactly? How have different cultures in ancient times used them? And how can I make one for myself? Well, this is the episode for you (cheesy, I know). I had a lot of fun and enjoyment researching this episode. It was also a blast to record. There is some mild swearing in this one - at least one F bomb is dropped and it's early on, so listener discretion is advised. Music by Onetent Sources: The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces by Anjou Kiernan; The Path of the Witch by Lidia Pradas; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spell and Spellcraft by Aurora Greenbough and Cathy Jewell; altar | Etymology of altar by etymonline Altar | Religious Ceremonies & Symbolism | Britannica How were personal altars used in ancient Pagan traditions? - Paganism, Religion, Science, The Wild Hunt, TWH Features, Uncovering the Past, Witchcraft Lararium (vroma.org) How to Set Up An Altar - The Spirit Nest Guide

• Just in time for Lughnasadh/Lammas! Pachamama is an earth fertility goddess who comes from the Andean culture down in South America. She is one of many earth deities known to man and has survived even the Spanish colonization of South America. Pachamana is still worshiped and venerated today in Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia, and northern Argentina. • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes; https://mythlok.com/pachamama/ https://thegoddessgarden.com/pachamama/ https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/pachamama-meaning https://www.perurail.com/blog-en/day-of-mother-earth-pachamama-raymi/#:~:text=Pachamama%20Raymi%20which%20means%20%E2%80%9CFestival,families%20for%20all%20the%20year.

• In the canals of south Mexico City rests an island that features hundreds of dolls hanging from trees, building structures, bushes, and any other place imaginable. These dolls, which are in varying degrees of decay, are said to watch visitors who come to the island. Offerings are brought to appease the dolls, as well as to ask for blessings and miracles. But what's the history of this island? What's the legend that has made this place such a popular tourist attraction? Listener beware; you're in for a scare... • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: https://isladelasmunecas.com/ https://nuevaescuelamexicana.org/leyenda-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-para-imprimir/#google_vignette https://amadomexico.com/los-misterios-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-en-xochimilco/ https://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/anthpubs/ucb/text/kas025-014.pdf https://www.nga.gov/features/slideshows/dolls-from-the-index-of-american-design.html#slide_1 https://charlottesydimby.fr/blogs/news/the-history-of-dolls https://www.etymonline.com/word/doll

In honor of the first-year anniversary - pod-birth, if you will - I wanted to do something special for me and for you, my wonderful listeners who have given me so much support. I went to Jen at Sacred Moon Circle Apothecary (SMCA) for a Spirit Communication session. Trigger warning: what is discussed in this special episode is very personal and delves into topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

This week, we've got a unique stone to talk about. Terahertz was invented around 2012 by Japanese scientists to help protect the body from harmful radiation and pollutants. It's a stone that shares the same frequency as the Earth herself. Music by Onetent Sources: Terahertz: Complete Guide (Updated 2024) | Healing Crystals Co. Terahertz Stone Meaning, Benefits & Practical Uses: An Insider Guide — Fierce Lynx Designs Discover the Magic of Terahertz Stone: Meaning, Uses & Benefits (crystalstones.com)

Today's episode is on the life of Laurie Cabot, aka the 'Official Witch of Salem'. She's been a pivotal component of the 'witch craze' and has certain brought some notoriety of her own to Salem, Mass. As a businessowner, author, mother, and advocate, she's made an impact on the witch community as a whole. Music by Onetent Sources: Blog - Archives and Special Collections - Research Guides at Salem State University Laurie Cabot - Famous Witches - Witchcraft (witchcraftandwitches.com) Cabot, Laurie – OCCULT WORLD (occult-world.com) Laurie Cabot (controverscial.com) Laurie Cabot - Famous Witches - Witchcraft (lukemastin.com) Laurie Cabot | About Laurie Cabot Cabot, Laurie - Salem Links and Lore (salempl.org) A Salem Legend – Enchanted Living Magazine Laurie Cabot | Penguin Random House Retail Seven Badass Women of Salem: Laurie Cabot, The Official Witch of Salem (salemdaughtersofdarkness.com) New England Legends Extra: Laurie Cabot – The Official Witch of Salem – New England Legends (ournewenglandlegends.com)

Also called besom, stemming from the Old English word: besma, which means...broom. Perhaps one of the oldest inventions ever crafted by humankind, the broom isn't just a cleaning tool. Find out more in this week's episode! Music by Onetent Onetent - Pixabay Sources: Green Magic by Morwyn; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes The Witch's Broom: Magic for Everyone (llewellyn.com) Broom Lore for Walpurgisnacht and Other Holidays - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation! (witchesandpagans.com) Broom Lore (threemoonbrooms.com) Broom or Besom Symbolism and Meaning - How Did Brooms Become Associate – woot & hammy (wootandhammy.com) A Guide to Besoms - The History of the Witch's Broom — Mabon House The History of Brooms | PHS Hygiene Deverra: The Roman Goddess of Midwives and Brooms (legendaryladieshub.com) Deverra: The Italian Sweeper Fairy—Polydaimonism in Ancient Italy | Ritual Goddess Goddess Jyestha – Hindu Goddess of Misfortune | Hindu Blog (hindu-blog.com) Jyestha Devi - the Goddess who lost her sheen - Manish Jaishree

We're back after a week's hiatus due to illness. This episode, Dana discusses the weekdays, what energy, deities, and magickal workings can be amplified by being done on certain days, and ends with if such things really truly matter. Does doing a solar ritual on a Thursday make you a bad witch? Are there steadfast rules that should NOT be broken for one to practice the craft? Find out in this episde! Music by Onetent Sources: Magic, Seven Days a Week (llewellyn.com) The Magical Correspondence of Each Day of the Week - Smudge Metaphysical Magical Days Of the Week (learnreligions.com) Days of the Week: Energetic Relationships for Witches (magickalspot.com) Magical Days of the Week: Correspondences & Daily Energy (otherworldlyoracle.com) How important is the day? : r/witchcraft (reddit.com)

• To celebrate Dana's birthday (June 20th) and as a spooky episode is due, we've combined them into a Birthday Spooks. In this special episode, Dana reads excerpts from the Weird Pennsylvania and Weird Ghosts books, which are based off the early 2000's show titled Weird US. We hope that you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to any and all feed back! • • • Music by Onetent • • Sources: Weird Pennsylvania & Weird Ghosts

Here it is! The last sabbat we'll be covering on the show. As a June baby (20th!), this is a sabbat close to my heart and the one I'm mostly related to. It's the longest day, a time for the sun, for fire, and for celebrating light and life! Music by Onetent Sources: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Midsummer

It's a bird! No, it's a plane! No, it's a rune!!! Ehwaz, to be precise. A rune of progress, movement, and change, and the third rune in Ty'rs Aett. Music by Onetent Sources: The Book of Runes by Ralph H Blum; Rune Oracle by Lona Eversden; Runes Illustrated by Rachel Newcombe; and Runes For Beginners by Alexandra Chauran.

The evil eye is something we've all heard about, and maybe even done ourselves, but what's the history? How did it come to be? How does one protect themselves from it? All of these questions will be answered and more in this exciting, riveting new episode of EWWP! Music by Onetent

Episode 39 is loud and proud! We're talkin' about white sage today. Dana has some history for you, some medicinal uses for you, and, naturally, some metaphysical properties for you. Music by Onetent Sources: pg_saap2.pdf (usda.gov) White Sage – Roots of Medicine (uiowa.edu) Cultural Significance of White Sage | MOUNTAIN Smokes 'The Complete Language of Herbs: A Definitive and Illustrated History' by S. Theresa Dietz 'The Illustrated Herbiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Bewitching Botanicals' by Maia Toll

Veiling: what is it? Why do it in my witchy practice? Well, if you sit down (or stand) and listen to this episode, you'll find out! After being sick for 2 weeks, Dana is back with this very neat, very cool episode of EWWP. Music by Onetent instagram.com/witchofthegathering tiktok.com/witchofthegathering patreon.com/everywitchwaypodcast Sources: Veiling in Witchcraft: The Many Purposes of Veils and Head Coverings – Thrice Round Witch Shop The Mystique of Veiling in Witchcraft: Unveiling the Power Within | by River Blue | Medium Pagan Veiling — Celebrate Pagan Holidays The Art of Pagan Veiling (inkedgoddesscreations.com)

Guess who's sick? That's right: Dana is! So, unfortunately, there will be no episode this week. But there will definitely be one next week. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. Blessed be, my friends.