Magick & Alchemy

Discover the fascinating world of protection spells and hexes, as the hosts explore ancient rituals like curse tablets and the Evil Eye. Learn about the significance of binding spells and how they intertwine with modern witchcraft, backed by pop culture references. Uncover the protective power of salt throughout history and its role in magical practices. This engaging discussion highlights the moral neutrality of magic and how practitioners shape their intent, offering insight into the mystical realm of apotropaic traditions. Get ready for an enchanting journey!

On episode 78 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Poetry Witch Annie Finch for a special Samhain surprise. In this conversation, Annie discusses the crossroads of poetry and Witchcraft, diving deep into meter's power, language, and spells. Together, they talk about the importance of feminism and reproductive rights and explore the ancient history of matricultures. She also shares a special Samhain poem for this sacred time of the year.You can learn more about Annie and her offerings through her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter.https://anniefinch.com/https://www.instagram.com/thepoetrywitch/https://www.facebook.com/anniefinchpoetCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Shoutouts:Hecate’s Liminal Rites: A Study of the rituals, magic and symbols of the torch-bearing Triple Goddess of the CrossroadsThe Odyssey by Homerhttps://anniefinch.com/a-blessing-on-the-poets/https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/53066/samhainJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 77 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and heathen visionary Danielle Dulsky. In this conversation, Danielle discusses ancestral storytelling and the importance of finding guiding myths during times of uncertainty. She also reminisces on the dark months, word witchery as a form of oracular divination, and the inspirations behind her new book, “The Holy Wild Grimoire.”Learn more about Danielle and her offerings via her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter.DanielleDulsky.com@wildwolfwomanCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Book recommendations: “The Holy Wild Grimoire” by Danielle Dulsky“Mirrors in the Earth” by Asia Suler“Stag Cult” by Dr. Martin Shaw“Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita “The Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human” by Maia Toll“The Power of Breathwork” by Jennifer Patterson“Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper” by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone“Spiral Dance” by Starhawk“Drawing Down the Moon” by Margot AdlerAlso books by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Robin Rose Bennett, Tamora Pierce, Bruce Coville, and Gail Carson LevineJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 76 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew speak with paranormal investigator and liminal being Amanda Paulson. With over 12 years of experience, Amanda travels the country as a solo investigator and shares her adventures on her social media platform, Pretty Fn Spooky. In this conversation, Amanda discusses the intersections between the natural and spirit worlds and the different lenses through which to view paranormal phenomena. Amanda also shares some stories of her recent travels, including the Paris Catacombs, a haunted garden, and a crop circle museum.Learn more about Amanda by visiting her website, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.Website:PrettyFnSpooky.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyfnspooky/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@amandadpaulsonTwitter:https://twitter.com/amandadpaulsonCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Death is With Me - DocumentaryJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 75 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist Jennifer Patterson. A trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and grief worker, Jennifer uses plants, breath, and words to explore survivorhood and healing. In this conversation, they consider Datura as crossroads medicine and our desire to work with poisonous plants. They also talk about Hecate, existing in the Underworld, and Jennifer’s private practice Corpus Ritual.Jennifer has monthly virtual workshops as well as an herbal shop online. Consider signing up for her workshop 'Breathwork for Grief' on October 27th - sliding scale available. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @corpusritual or her website CorpusRitual.com.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Power of Breathwork: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing" by Jennifer Patterson "Queering Sexual Violence" by Jennifer Pattersonhttps://www.thebreathenetwork.org/https://chauna-louise-bryant.mykajabi.com/breathwork-facilitator-traininghttps://jenniferpatterson.substack.com/https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781592339372/The-Power-of-Breathwork.htmlhttps://queeringsexualviolence.com/https://www.vidaweb.org/living-in-liminality-working-with-the-wounds-of-trauma-through-altered-states-poison-medicine/https://www.natbrut.com/roundtable-hematopoiesishttps://corpusritual.com/https://www.instagram.com/corpusritual/?hl=en Shoutouts:Join the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 74 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist, Asia Suler. Asia is an earth intuitive and the guide behind One Willow Apothecaries— an online hub for learning, healing, and connecting with the living world. In this episode, they talk about animism and why cultivating boundaries is an act of self-compassion. They also share some stories from Asia’s new book, “Mirrors in the Earth.”Connect with Asia:OneWillowApothecaries.comInstagram: @asiasuler Purchase “Mirrors in the Earth”:https://onewillowapothecaries.com/mirrors-in-the-earth/Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Join the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 73 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview writer and artist Jessica Hundley. As the visionary and editor behind Taschen’s Library of Esoterica, a book series exploring the visual history of Tarot, Astrology, Witchcraft, Plant Magick and esoteric traditions, Jessica discusses her role as storyteller and seeker. Together, they talk about community, inspiration, and bringing forgotten things back into the light.Connect with Jessica Hundley:Website: JessicaHundley.comInstagram: @jesshundleyLearn more about the Library of Esoterica:Website: Taschen.comInstagram: @thelibraryofesotericaCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Join the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 72 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby contemplate Mabon and the second harvest. They talk about fields of grain, and grain’s connection to tarot, astrology, and harvesttime folklore. They also discuss spider mythology, soil-centric folk magic, and what it means to be a Dirt Witch.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: https://oi.uchicago.edu/sites/oi.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/shared/docs/saoc54_4th.pdfOzark Folk Magic by Brandon Weston A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. CirlotJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 71 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk nostalgia magick with artist and witch, Caitlyn Barone. Known online as @flowerchildarts, Caitlyn is the co-creator of Pointy Hat Press, an independent publishing house exploring Paganism and Witchcraft through a modern lens. She is also the co-creator and illustrator behind Little Witch Books, a “children’s” book series for witches of all ages. In this episode, they discuss the value of play, nostalgia as a muse, and how to connect with our inner Little Witch.How to connect with Caitlyn:Follow her on instagram: @flowerchildartsPre-order Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper: LittleWitchBooks.comLearn more about Little Witch and Pointy Hat Press: @littlewitchbooks @pointyhatpressCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Join the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

On episode 70 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby are joined by the Tamed Wild astrologer and shadow work coach Marisa Cottrill, @allmyancestors. Together they talk about Leo season on the horizon, and reflect on the ways to work with Leo’s energy and fiery, confident nature. They also discuss shadow work, learning to connect with your own seasons, Lion’s Gate Portal, and other celestial themes for summer.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Join the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio