Witch Wednesdays

Today I'm joined by author and clinical psychologist David Shoemaker to chat about Thelema and his newest book, The Way of the Will. In THE WAY OF THE WILL, David Shoemaker explores how the spiritual discipline of Thelema, founded by Aleister Crowley (1875–1947), can be utilized to enhance your psychological and spiritual growth. The book grew out of the authors own teachings and experiences—podcast episodes, classes, and of course, many years of personal practice and supervision of other initiates. It is a compendium of useful tools and perspectives designed to serve as one of many useful guides in the magician’s library. David Shoemaker is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in Jungian and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. David is the Chancellor and Prolocutor of the Temple of the Silver Star (totss.org), a Thelemic initiatory and educational organization. He is a long-standing member of O.T.O. and has many years of experience training initiates in these traditions. Author/teacher website: livingthelema.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingthelema5221/featured ThelemaCon 2024: thelemacon.org Temple of the Silver Star: totss.org A.'.A.'.: onestarinsight.org Professional website: dr-shoemaker.com

I'm joined today by author and poet Amanda Lovelace to chat about their newest work, Make Your Own Magic. We have such a fun talk about beginner magic, re-finding yourself as an advanced practitioner, the importance of journaling and simple daily practices, and more! Find Amanda: Website: https://amandalovelace.com/ Instagram: @ladybookmad Threads: @ladybookmad Facebook: @poetessamandalovelace Tiktok: @ladybookmad Drawing from amanda’s years of practical experience, this interactive beginner’s guide shows that magic doesn’t have to be fancy, time-consuming, or one-size-fits-all. MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC introduces the tenets of witchcraft so that you can develop your own practice and relationship with magic in whatever way works for you. With simple explanations, twenty all-new inspiring poems, words of encouragement, magical journaling prompts, and more, this book sweeps away the gatekeeping and offers you the tools needed to begin building a strong, long-lasting practice focused on self-love.    amanda lovelace (she/they) is the author of several bestselling poetry titles, including her celebrated “women are some kind of magic” series as well as her “you are your own fairy tale” trilogy. they are also the co-creator of the believe in your own magic oracle deck & the cozy witch tarot deck, & they are now the author of their very first witchcraft book, make your own magic. when she isn’t reading, writing, or drinking a much-needed cup of coffee, you can find her casting spells from her home in a (very) small town on the jersey shore, where she resides with her poet-spouse & their three cats.

All about the energies and magic of May plus a few May holidays to highlight. Zodiac Signs + Correspondences: Crystals: agate, emerald, carnelian Animals: beaver, cow, elk Flowers: lily of the valley Deities: Aphrodite, Dionysus, Gaia, Horus, Osiris The sun is in Taurus until May 20. Taurus is a fixed earth sign. Moon Phases May 1: fourth quarter moon in Aquarius May 7: new moon in Taurus May 23: full moon in Sagittarius  May 30: fourth quarter moon in Pisces May 1: Beltane May 9: Lemuria May 12: Mother's Day May 27: Memorial Day

I'm joined today by author George Lizos to chat about the ancient Greek pantheon and the transition into modern day Greek mysticism. SECRETS OF GREEK MYSTICISM is the first spiritual book about the Greek gods and goddesses written by a native, practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism. Rather than presenting the gods and goddesses as symbolic, lifeless figures, Secrets of Greek Mysticism teaches readers how to find each god or goddess within them. This is achieved by explaining the deeper spiritual meaning of popular myths and through grounding insights on the gods’ virtues as they relate to modern life: practicing bravery with Ares, cultivating endurance with Demeter, and embodying love with Aphrodite.   George Lizos is a spiritual teacher, intuitive, and creator of Intuition Mastery School. He is also a priest of Hellenic Polytheism at the world’s first modern temple of Zeus in Cyprus. https://georgelizos.com/greekmysticism https://www.instagram.com/georgelizos/ https://georgelizos.com/

I'm joined today by the Practical Mystic, Nicole Frolick. We chat all about healing, reclaiming lost parts of your soul, connecting with your inner child, plant medicine, and more! Including different forms of meditation and daily practices. TW: Nicole briefly discusses her experience with SA as a minor and healing as a part of her journey. It’s a gentle and not detailed discussion but may be triggering for some. You’ll hear a tone to be able to skip the segment. Nicole Frolick is a practical mystic, experienced in intuitive life coaching, inner child healing, and the reclamation of one’s Secret Self, a process that uncovers the hidden and yet most valuable strengths, talents, and untapped purpose of the soul. She is also the host of "Enlighten Up", a weekly podcast.With over 25 years of experience in the realm of healing the mind, body, and soul connections, Nicole acts as a Surrogate Siren who co-captains one's soul through a deep psychic descent into the unchartered waters of the unconscious mind. You can find her on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. 

You’ve heard from Julia on the podcast before when we had a chat all about Witchcraft Cocktails, but today we’re covering a new topic: moon magic! Julia has a new book out titled The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Moon Magick. We cover the impact the moon has on our world, connecting with the moon in your practice and within your own life, simple spells and tips for beginners, and more! Find Julia: https://witchcraftcocktails.com https://juliahalinahadas.com

Today's episode is all about the energy and magic of April 2024 and how that can be applied to your witchcraft practice. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchwednesdays YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/witchwednesdays

I'm joined today by author Annwyn Avalon to chat about her newest book, The Celtic Goddess Grimoire. We talk about so many mythology, lesser known Celtic goddesses, archeological finds, water witchcraft (even for land locked witches), life in Glastonbury as a Lead Ceremonialist at the White Spring, and more! Find Annwyn: www.waterwitchcraft.com Instagram: @annwynavalon Celtic Goddess Grimoire Annwyn Avalon is a Celtic Water Witch and Water Priestess. She is the Author of The Way of the Water Priestess, Water Witchcraft: Magic and Lore from the Celtic Tradition and The Celtic Goddess Grimiore. She is the founder of Water Priestess Training, The Water Priestess Confluence, Bewitching the Waters Symposium, and Triskele Rose Witchcraft an Avalonian Witchcraft Tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of Esoteric Water Mysteries. Her path is one of sacred service to the waters of this world and her ancestors. She is an initiated Witch and Priestess, Reiki Master Teacher, award-winning Dancer, and has a BFA in sculpture, BA in Anthropology. She has also received an apprentice certificate in Herbalism. She writes for the Magical Times Magazine in the UK and has contributed to other published works such as Brigid's Light: Tending the Ancestral Flame of the Beloved Celtic Goddess, This Witch, and Witchology Magazine. She is the author of the Patheos Blog The Water Witch. She now lives in Glastonbury as the sacred steward of Chalice Orchard, the former home of the famous occultist Dion Fortune and is a Keeper and Lead Ceremonialist at the White Spring, one of the sacred springs located in Glastonbury.

Today I'm joined by author Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) to chat all about herbalism and her upcoming book, The Herbalist's Guide. A beautiful resource for beginners and advanced practitioners looking to grow their own herbalism practice. The Herbalist's Guide arms readers with the tools to protect themselves and their families with natural remedies. Learn about basic botany, harvesting, herbal preparations, miscellaneous materials used to make herbal medicine, and other tools of the trade! The perfect book for herbal beginners and those looking to build their own home apothecary. Find Mary and The Herbalist's Guide: https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510778092/the-herbalists-guide/ https://herbalistmentor.com/ https://www.ancestralherbology.com/

Today I'm chatting all about the magic and witchcraft of March, including the energies, correspondences, astrological happenings, and holidays. How will you be incorporating the month into your witchcraft practice?