Witch Wednesdays

Tarot Emblemata is a magical and mystical tarot deck based on the 1551 book of emblems by Claude Paradin. Renaissance emblems are intimate illustrations with accompanying mottos that allegorically and symbolically express sentiments, concepts, societal concerns, and parables. These Renaissance emblems are a didactic genre of interpretive art and, within them, author and creator Nitasia Roland has discovered that their enigmatic imagery and “mottos” correspond dynamically and align perfectly with the seventy cards of the Major and Minor Arcana of the tarot.Among the many ancient and iconic images this deck portrays—plumes, helmets, swords, gemstone rings, coins, wands, clouds, wreaths, flowers, animals, and trees—Roland sees the evolution of tarot’s wands, swords, cups, and coins, as well as evocative glimmers of the Major Arcana archetypes. Both secular and religious, Renaissance emblems were meant to crystallize virtue or vice and cover every sphere of early modern knowledge: ethics, natural philosophy, politics, science, religion, love, war, and everyday life, very much in the same way that modern tarot imagery provides insight and clarity today.The Tarot Emblemata deck will help readers expand on their path of embodiment, spiritual gnosis, inspired destiny, and empowerment. The accompanying guidebook presents tarot interpretations and elucidations on the symbolism of the emblems. Tarot Emblemata features a ribbon lift and gilded cards. It is an accessible deck for beginners and those familiar with the Rider-Waite-Smith system, while more experienced readers will enjoy a new and refreshing perspective. Find the deck and Natasia:Tarot Emblemata Deck: https://amzn.to/4mRCHWGWebsite: www.uraniapress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitasia_roland/ and https://www.instagram.com/urania_press/Nitasia Roland is a poet and writer of nonfiction with a focus on dovetailing the wisdom and practices of Western Esotericism, magic, myth, and mysticism. She resides in Maine, USA, surrounded by 75 acres of pastoral New England countryside. Nitasia works from home as an artist, independent researcher, editor, and indie tarot deck creator at her publishing company Urania Press. For her Interdisciplinary Master's Degree, she studied English, Poetry, Printmaking, Photography, and Design. In 2019 she received her MFA in Creative Writing. The current of Nitasia's Synchromystic path syncs a mélange of curios into a body of research, contemplation, and practice with poetic trance, synchronicity, Synthēmata & Symbola, theurgy, Hellenistic household worship, daimon & deity devotion, witchcraft, hedgecraft, divination, and ceremonial & planetary magic. 

Welcome to October! Kicking off one of my favorite months and a great season with Tahverlee: author, High Priestess, and Temple Keeper of Moon Temple Mystery School. Tahverlee is an expert in the ancient and modern practices of witchcraft, and we’re chatting all about the magic of October and the dark season ahead, including tips for changing up your daily practice to match the energy of autumn, ancestral outreach, dark moon magic, protection in working with spirits, cleansing, and so much more.Explore Tahverlee’s Work:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athena_in_my_bloodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TahverleeWebsite: https://www.moontempleschool.com/our-storyTahverlee is the founder of Moon Temple Mystery School, guiding seekers through the mystical landscapes of witchcraft, empowerment, and transformation. She’s the visionary behind WitchFest, the largest event of its kind, where she inspires thousands to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace their inner magic.She’s also an accomplished speaker, social impact entrepreneur, and author. Her practical yet deeply mystical approach resonates with those seeking personal power and sovereignty in a world that often misunderstands the true essence of the witch.

Chatting today with Kashena Sampson all about music and witchcraft!Nashville artist Kashena Sampson will release her powerful new album, Ghost Of Me, on October 3rd. Born of shadow work and transformation, Ghost Of Me tells a testament of survival, personal discovery, and resilience. Rolling Stone has said her music evokes "the best of Seventies folk," and she has drawn a lot of comparisons to Stevie Nicks. This time, though, she digs deep beneath the surface to explore new territory, summoning her childhood influences (like Mazzy Star, Björk, and the Pixies).Besides being a singer-songwriter, Kashena is a tarot reader and practitioner - she was raised in a non-religious Jewish household with mother who taught her about Kabbalah and herbalism. The family didn’t have a television, so Kashena’s profound creativity blossomed at a very early age. Always drawn to witchcraft, her very first job was at an occult/esoteric bookstore. Her practice has been instrumental in her success on her sobriety path, and her commitment to shadow work has changed her life. Her songs are spell work, and her music is enchanting. Her album release is a lunar journey: the album and single releases are structured like a ritual under the phases of the moon - a cycle of letting go, calling in, and rising again. Find Kashena and Ghost of Me:Website: https://www.kashenasampsonmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kashenasampson/?hl=en

Join Rhiannon Heins, founder of Intuitive Rebirth and bestselling author, as she dives into the transformative power of shadow work. Discover how she turned her fears into tools for growth after facing deep personal challenges. Rhiannon shares practical tips for grounding, connecting with nature, and allowing love to guide decision-making. She emphasizes empowering others through healing practices and prayer, shifting away from traditional ‘love and light’ spirituality to embrace darkness as a path to freedom.

Spirit Speak presents a unified system for understanding the broad range of nonphysical beings that we call spirits. Ivo Dominguez Jr is able to make complex ideas accessible, through analogy and example, without oversimplifying. This comprehensive book can be understood and appreciated by readers from all different faiths, backgrounds, and levels of experience. It explores concepts such asspiritual lineagethe assumption of God-Formsthe mindset needed for proper spirit workdivine embodimentthe limits and potential for many spiritual practices This new edition of Spirit Speak contains a new foreword by Mat Auryn, fresh updates, and new chapters on plant spirits and aspecting.Find the book and Ivo:Book: https://redwheelweiser.com/book/spirit-speak-9781578638888/?srsltid=AfmBOoqnGWZJPg3_bK6z4_w-ofW7a4AUf2nUpJzxSbnyHYxyc5Grmui1Website: www.ivodominguezjr.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/ivodominguezjr/Ivo Domínguez, Jr. has been active in Wiccan and the Pagan community since 1978. Ivo is a founding member and former High Priest of Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the first Assembly of the Sacred Wheel coven. He currently serves as one of the Elders of the 15 ASW covens. Ivo has been published in numerous periodicals and is the author of The Four Elements of the Wise; Keys to Perception: A Practical Guide to Psychic Development; Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans; Casting Sacred Space; and Spirit Speak, among other works. He is the anchor author for the new twelve book Witch’s Sun Sign Series. 

I'm joined today by Laura May to chat all about kitchen witchcraft.Invite the magic into your life with these deliciously witchy recipes and rituals. In Kitchen Magic, you'll learn how to infuse your everyday cooking with purpose, meaning and a sprinkle of magic. With 65 enchanting recipes, this cozy full-colour cookbook invites you to cultivate a deeper connection to the seasons, your ingredients and yourself.With Laura's essential tips of witchy pantry must-haves and tools, Kitchen Magic has everything you need to create enchantment in your kitchen - perfect for any modern witch or quirky home cook ready to turn cooking into a daily ritual of intention and magic.Find Kitchen Magic and Laura:Kitchen Magic: https://amzn.to/4mLuLXKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramayritualkitchen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theritualkitchenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheritualkitchenLaura May is a kitchen witch and content creator on @lauramayritualkitchen. From her narrowboat May Moon, Laura shares recipes, folkloric wisdom and rituals around modern witchcraft. Her work focuses on bringing intention and magic into the everyday, a practice that helped Laura along her own healing journey away from disordered eating.

Just me today! Responding to a Patreon request and chatting about witchcraft for seasonal transitions. If you feel anxious, unsettled, or overwhelmed this time of year, or during transitions in general, you are not alone. Let's chat about it today and talk about some ways to work with the changes and feel a little better.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/witchwednesdays/posts

Such a fun chat today with author Kylie Holmes, all about tea leaf reading, coffee reading, symbols, intuition, and more!Learn the ancient art of tasseography and how to read tea leaves and coffee grounds. This essential book covers the history of tea leaf and coffee cup reading, intuition, setting the intention, and preparation. Along with a dictionary of symbols, tea meditation, recipes, and advice on journaling, The Ancient Art of Tasseography is your complete guide.Find the Book and Kylie:Book: https://amzn.to/44P1wwBWebsite: https://kylieholmes.co.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylie.holmes.auth?_t=ZN-8xrCEGk0Ogg&_r=1Kylie Holmes is a mother of four Old Souls. She is also a writer, an intuitive Angel Therapist, Reiki Master and Past Life Regression Therapist. She lives in Cambridgeshire, UK.

If you have interest in this goddess of witchcraft, Hekate, then you're likely already familiar with today's guest, author Cyndi Brannen. She's already published two previous works on Hekate but today we're discussing the third in the series, Entering Hekate's Cauldron.Entering Hekate’s Cauldron is about practicing witchcraft, specifically witchery centered on the beloved goddess Hekate, with her etheric cauldron as the source.  Written in the style of a traditional Book of Shadows, the contents cover many of the common practices of modern witchcraft, ranging from personal development to spells and rituals. This book is for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual journey as a witch. Entering Hekate’s Cauldron completes Cyndi Brannen’s trilogy of Hekate-themed books, including Entering Hekate’s Garden and Entering Hekate’s Cave, which may be read in any order.Find the book and Cyndi:Book: https://redwheelweiser.com/book/entering-hekates-cauldron-9781578638819/?srsltid=AfmBOorV5YgcTCD6uCPzFBakyRPcTMmm0t9Wr8RLL_SO0qqJj1GYf62kWebsite: https://keepingherkeys.com/

Such a great chat today about Feral Magick with Denny Sargent, although, he has the heart of a teacher and really didn't need me! In Feral Magick: Unleash Your Inner Animal Self, author Denny Sargent gives readers the tools they need to locate and work with their inner animal as well as with sacred deities and personal animal spirits. Through spells, rituals, and meditations, as well as shapeshifting and trance states, readers will learn how to tap into their natural instinct, intuition, and insight. Practicing feral magick will lead you to form deeper intuitive bonds with your animal allies and to find the inherent power you already possess. The operating principles of intuitive spiritual animistic practices will enable you to better acknowledge and engage with all sorts of woodland spirits and will remind you that you, too, are a spirit of nature.Find Denny:Feral Magick: Unleash Your Inner Animal Self: https://redwheelweiser.com/book/feral-magick-9781578638512/?srsltid=AfmBOopCIf1Rsj3dkozM3p89Itll-tQLrMJXn47EVAoFvY70AFM7utZVWebsite: ⁠feralmagick.com⁠Denny Sargent is an artist and university instructor in linguistics and TESOL whose many extensive global travels and esoteric studies have informed his books. Sargent has visited thirty countries and lived in Japan for four years, teaching at a university and studying Shinto at Kokugakuin University. Involved in a number of esoteric traditions and orders for decades, he has written about alternative religions, hermetic magick, Taoism, animism, Shinto, and Tantra. His published books include Your Guardian Angel and You, Werewolf Magick, Clean Sweep, and Naga Magick. He lives in Seattle, Washington.