Episode 226 - Awakening the Witch Blood with Nathan King
Jun 12, 2024
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Debut author Nathan King discusses awakening Witch Blood through European folklore and mythology in traditional witchcraft. He shares insights on magical practices, personal rituals, and the importance of community in modern witchcraft. Nathan's journey from Christianity to witchcraft is explored, highlighting the significance of preserving unique traditions and aesthetics. Learn about Michigan's magical energy and the power of regular personal rituals in enhancing spiritual connection.
Witchblood symbolizes transformative journey in witchcraft practices
Revival of traditional folkloric witchcraft in contrast to modern influences
Deep dives
Exploring the Concept of Witchblood
The podcast delves into the concept of Witchblood, which refers to the transformation individuals undergo through consistent engagement in witchcraft practices. Initiates use Witchblood to signify this transformation, linking it to core mysteries and rituals in witchcraft. The book discussed aims to make this concept accessible and practical for readers to incorporate into their own practices.
Reviving Traditional and Folkloric Witchcraft
The podcast highlights the shift in modern witchcraft practices towards traditional and folkloric roots, distinct from prevalent Wiccan influences. The author's book aims to revive these older traditions, exploring ancestral practices and mythologies to offer readers a deeper understanding beyond mainstream Wiccan-based resources.
Building Community and Finding Resources
The episode advocates for community engagement and resource utilization for individuals interested in witchcraft. Tips include exploring events like Comic Cons, seeking online platforms like Mandragora Magica for group information, attending festivals for exposure to diverse practices, and supporting local metaphysical shops to foster connections and knowledge sharing in the witchcraft community.
I'm joined today by debut author Nathan King to chat about Awakening the Witch Blood. We chat all about the European folklore and mythology that relates to the practice of traditional witchcraft and how you can awaken your own Witchblood in your magical practice.
Nathan King is a Michigan based Witch, Occultist, psychic and High Priest (Minos) of the Minoan Brotherhood Tradition. He spent a good deal of his magical life being trained in historic Salem, Massachusetts. He has been featured on SYFY and Travel Channel during his time in witch-city, and has worked with several shops and events within his field. Nathan is also a practitioner of Folkloric Witchcraft and carries a deep passion for spiritual contact and pagan spirituality as a living art form. Nathan is an active ritualist and workshop lecturer at several events throughout the Midwest as well as being a theater enthusiast and animal lover.
Nathan’s debut book is Awakening the Witch Blood which will be released late in 2024. For more information about Nathan and his other magical work, visit his website at https://witch-path-readings.square.site/.