Learn about Hades, the enigmatic Ruler of the Underworld. I am a 10 year Hades devotee and this video is a full length class I taught about Hades's Myths and Symbols around the winter solstice. Enrich your Hades worship practice, follow his call, and allow this class to remind you of his most popular myths and symbols as well as introduce you to some more esoteric stories as well. Go deeper with me in my Katabasis: Self-Study Hades Learning Program There is over 20+ hours of Hades classes, video...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 96
Get any of these books or check out the full TBR list HERE In this episode of Diaries of a Witch Podcast I take you through all the books I am hoping to read this summer as well as give you some helpful insights for how to focus your summer magical studies! Join my Patreon and get tons of extra content, spell recipes, and monthly live events! https://www.patreon.com/angelicacresci I’m now booking readings and mentorship sessions for August: https://www.angelicacresci.com/bookings Instagram: @ang...
Jun 18, 2025•29 min
In this episode, I share my easy tips work working with Venus in Taurus. Venus is in her domicile, aka home sign in Taurus, so her energy is potent and powerful right now! Harness this energy in your spellwork or start a planetary devotion practice with the Planet of Love and Beauty at this time. Want more spell ideas, reading discounts, and monthly live events, join my patreon! CLICK HERE Book an astrology reading or mentorship session, I'm booking for August now!: BOOK HERE Instagram @angelica...
Jun 11, 2025•15 min•Ep. 94
Today we talk to Jess Steorra, a Devotee & Priestess of Persephone and one of my IRL friends in Salem, MA. We chat about Persephone, how we both started working with the Goddess, Hekate, Hades & Persephone's relationship and more! Jess's Instagram: @arrhetoskoura Angelica's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelicascresci/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/angelicacresci Website: angelicacresci.com Book A Reading or Mentorship Session with Angelica: https://www.angelicacresci.c...
Jun 04, 2025•59 min•Ep. 93
The day has come, my Saturn Return just started!! In this episode I talk about the meaning of Saturn's reccent ingress into the sign of in Aries and all my advice for those who just started their Saturn Return transit! Come to my Ace of Swords: Magickal Writing Class on 5/29 by joining my Patreon at the Coven tier (Or buy the post as a one-time drop in and get access to the live class & replay) CLICK HERE Book an reading or mentorship session with me! I have a few remaining spots for June le...
May 28, 2025•53 min•Ep. 92
Today I talk with S.M. Harlow all about her practice as a tea witch and her new book A Tea Witch's Crystal Brews. We discuss the origins of her magickal practice, apprenticing, her tea routine now, deity libations and more! Get the book: GET IT HERE All of Susana's Links Angelica's Instagram @angelicascresci Angelica's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/angelicacresci Book a Reading With Angelica: https://www.angelicacresci.com/bookings...
May 21, 2025•47 min•Ep. 91
Cristina Rivera @thestarryeyedsage and me @angelicascresci talk all about the astrology of May & June 2025 including the capstone of the Venus rx transit, Pluto Retrograde, Saturn in Aries as well as a preview of some of the summer transits! Cristina and I are both witches, professional astrologers and friends based in the Salem, MA area. Cristina's Links: Instagram @thestarryeyedsage Website, cristinariveraastrologytarot.com Angelica's Links: Instagram @angelicascresci Book an Reading or Me...
May 14, 2025•45 min•Ep. 90
This week I talk about what I wish I knew at the start of my pagan deity work journey and my tips for those who are new to pagan deity work. We discuss research, pagan worldviews, learning to build pagan skills, and more in this episode! Watch the Deity Workshop Replay “From Disconnected to Secure in Pagan Deity Work Relationships”: CLICK HERE Book a Reading or Mentorship Session for May or June 2025: BOOK HERE Instagram @angelicascresci Patreon: @angelicacresci Youtube @AngelicaCresci...
May 07, 2025•37 min•Ep. 89
This episode was such a joy to film! I absoltuely love talking about this topic. We cover how to communicate on a deeper level with deity as well as ways to troubleshoot problems that can cause lack of communication in the relationship. If you loved this and want even more ideas and advice on how to start building more powerful personal relationships with your pagan deities, come to my Deity Workshop on 4/26 Join Deity Workshop: From Disconnected to Secure via becoming a Coven tier member or jus...
Apr 23, 2025•42 min•Ep. 88
This was a really special episode for me that turned into an entire mini-essay as I was recording and editing it! I litterally started the pod thinking I was going to talk just about my day to day experience and it became a much larger exploration of how astrology fits into my pagan belief system. I hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think about this topic and style of episode! Join me and the Coven Tier on 4/26 for our Deity Workshop: From Disconnected to Secure in Pagan Deity Relations...
Apr 16, 2025•38 min•Ep. 87
This week I have a lovely conversation with Frankie Castanea @chaoticwitchaunt all about their practice! I really enjoyed chatting with Frankie about all the things we have in common like being professional tarot readers, growing up venerating Saints, Italian Folk Magick, being content creators, and so much more! Frankie's Socials and Offerings: Youtube Channel: @ChaoticWitchAunt Instagram: @chaoticwitchaunt Shop & Website: chaoticwitchaunt.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chaoticwitchau...
Apr 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 86
I can't even believe I just hit 100k followers on my @angelicascresci IG account!!! I wanted to celebrate this with a Q&A of questions that were submitted to my on my IG stories. I answer questions about social media and why I started making content, how my relationship with Hades has changed over the years, Godspousing, cooking, deity work troubleshooting, and more! Thanks to everyone who submitted a question Buy the Opportunity Alchemy Solar Visibility Magick Workshop HERE Or get access to...
Apr 02, 2025•38 min•Ep. 85
Today we talk to Joey Morris all about her new book Celtic Hedge Witchery: A Modern Approach. We talk about shapeshifting, working with The Morrigan, Celtic Folklore and Mythology and so much more. AUDIO NOTE: I had some audio issues with a few interviews that I recorded ealrier this month, audio should be fixed moving forward especially in interviews! Sorry about the peaking & other mixing issues. Joey's Youtube Channel: @starryeyedlillady Buy Celtic Hedge Witchery directly from Joey here: ...
Mar 26, 2025•51 min•Ep. 84
Today we chat all about how you can celebrate Hades and Persephone on the spring equinox, a sacred day in their calendar that marks the rising aka Anabasis of Persephone from the Underworld. I also did a podcast episode in the fall of 2024 that was all about celebrating the fall equinox, so if you're watching from the southern hemisphere I would highly reccomend checking that out, it's episode #58 Join my Patreon and get access to the "New Growth" Ritual Instructions plus the Persephone Devotion...
Mar 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 83
I talk with Emmy C-G today all about navigating our witchcraft practices as neuodivergent witches! I open up about OCD and Emmy shares their experience with ADHD and how it impacts the way we structure our witchcraft and deity work practices. We give so many helpful tips that encourage you to build the practice that works for you and to forge your own path. ---------------------- Emmy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_soy_emmy/ Emmy's Website: https://www.soyemmy.com/ -------------------...
Mar 12, 2025•57 min•Ep. 82
Today we take a grounded approach to the chaotic astrology of March 2025. Cristina Rivera and I break it down aspect by aspect and discuss the mythological layers behind the transits. Plus we leave you with our ideas for navigating the astro weather in your spiritual practice & beyond! Cristina's Links: March 12th VIRTUAL WORSHOP A Walk Through Fire: Mercury Retrograde + You: https://hauswitchstore.com/products/mar-12-mercury-retrograde-you-w-cristina-rivera Website: https://www.cristinarive...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 81
Persona Magick has changed my life in so many ways, so I had to make a full episode introducing what Persona Magick is, two of the primary applications, and my personal results stories of how this type of witchcraft has impacted me. Persona Magick is a sub-category of glamour magick all about creating a magickal persona, simmilarly to how you would create a servitor, that is an extension of you. This is such a helpful type of magick if you work in social media, own a buisness, or are trying to g...
Feb 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 80
Today I answer glamour magick questions that were submitted to me over on Instagram at @angelicascresci, go follow me if you aren't already so you can participate in our next AMA! I answer questions like: What is glamour magick? How should I begin a glamour practice? What herbal allies and out of the box tools do you reccomend? Plus more! Get the Opportunity Alchemy Glamour Magick for Success Class. Access this in the Coven tier on Patreon or click here to purchase the single class! My Advanced ...
Feb 19, 2025•38 min•Ep. 79
Happy Lupercalia! In this episode I dive deep into the Ancient Roman Festival of Lupercalia including it's rituals, influences on modern valentines day, and how you can celebrate or work with the energy of this holiday. Join my Patreon Coven tier to get access to our Lupercalia Blood & Milk Ritual THIS Saturday 2/15! CLICK HERE Instagram: @angelicascresci Youtube: Angelica Cresci TikTok: @angelica_cresci Patreon: @angelicacresci...
Feb 12, 2025•23 min•Ep. 78
In this week's episode I discuss the Ancient Greek Festival of Anthesteria. This holiday would have been celebrated in ancient Athens and is held each year on the 11-13th day of the lunar month Anthesterion, this year (2025) Anthesteria falls between February 10th-12th. Its an important Dionysian festival that has many chthonic roots. We go through each part of the three day holiday including the occult symbolism behind it. Then we dive into how modern practitioners can work with this holiday. M...
Jan 29, 2025•31 min•Ep. 77
In this week's chatty episode, I talk all about how I found an amazing group of witchy friends IRL and the types of magick I reccomend for attracting friendship! I also dicsuss the importance of fate and how when you are actively aligning with your path, focusing on you, you are much more likely to meet like minded people. Come to my 2/1 live Glamour Magick Class where we cover how to use glamour magick to attract success, opportunities, and relationships. BUY A TICKET HERE Or get access to this...
Jan 22, 2025•37 min•Ep. 76
In this week's episode I talk about my favorite types of low-effort, resorative magick! Honestly I think we all need some rest right now and winter is an amazing time to pause, gather up your energy, and plan for the year ahead. These are things I reach for often for when i'm feeling off, burnt out, or stuck that always help me overcome whatever I'm feeling and witch my way through it! Become a Patron, get access to exclusive content & events! @angelicacresci Follow me on Instagram for daily...
Jan 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 75
This week’s episode is about the phenomenon of “Accidental Manifestation”, why this happens, and some of my recent stories of this happening in my magical practice. This conversation leads us into talking about how manifestation works, the importance of the will, gnosis, and more thaumaturgical topics! Join the Coven Tier to attend our January 16th workshop on the Astrology of 2025. Come track transits, illuminate your timelord(s) for the year, and look at your astrological overview of 2025 so y...
Jan 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 74
In this episode I talk about how to set a magickal focus for 2025, the different types of magickal focuses, and how this can help you learn and structure your magickal growth. Join me on Patreon & get access to the 10 Questions for 2025 Workbook (in any tier!) CLICK HERE Follow me on Instagram @angelicascresci Book a Year Ahead Reading with me! CLICK HERE...
Dec 25, 2024•24 min•Ep. 73
COME TO MY FREE HADES CLASS ON 12/21! This week I give detailed, step-by-step instructions on how I would start a deity work relationship with Hades. I focus in this podcast episode on how to intitially contact him, hold your first ritual and evoke Hades. I talk about ideal offerings, the Orphic Hymns, and more! Also don't forget to register for my free class on Hades happening live on 12/21 at 12pm EST. CLICK HERE to register for this event! Get the To the Underworld Meditation Bundle Digital D...
Dec 18, 2024•54 min•Ep. 72
In this episode I refelct on how my practice has changed from when I was just starting out to now, and whether or not witchcraft gets "easier" overtime. I give tips for finding your path and for anyone seeking growth in their magickal practice, or who feel like witchcraft is hard or difficult to manage. Register for my FREE Hades Class that's happening live on 12/21 at 12 pm ET (and will be available for replay as long as you register below!) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the Free Hades Class! Find...
Dec 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 71
December is packed with pagan holidays & there is truly so much magick this time of year! I talk about some of my favorite December festivals including Saturnalia, The Feast of St Lucy, the Solstice and Yule. I also give tips on what type of magick is helpful this time of year and spell ideas for December. Shop the course bundle sale until Dec 6th! CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE COURSE BUNDLES Join me on Patreon & support the show! I am going to be sharing some spell recipes & ritual wri...
Dec 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, we talk about solving problems using magickal means. We discuss what to do when approaching worries, problems, or fears as a witch. Plus I dive into specific issues and the spellwork solutions that I recommend for each. We cover things like: issues with family, issues with other people, anger, fear, financial problems, and more. SHOP MY COURSE BUNDLE SALE & WINTER PRE-SALES! Link to all of the bundles and pre-sales available now until Dec 6th: https://www.angelicacresci.com/...
Nov 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, I talk to Aubrey Houdeshell about her work in making astrology more approachable and accessable. We also chat about planetary magick, working with the Outer Planets, and her writing process as an author! Follow Aubrey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aubreychoudeshell/ Get her great new book the Cosmic Symposium: As Astrological Journey through the Orchestra of the Planets HERE Get Oracle of Pluto, A 55-Card Exploration of the Undiscovered Self HERE All of Aubrey's Links H...
Nov 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 68
This episode was inspired by so many questions I got about offerings on some reccent reels! I took all of the most asked questions and created a guide to modern pagan deity work offerings. This episode should give you a simple framework for how to give offerings deitties will like, how present them, when to get rid of them and how to dispose of them. I also talk about altar setup strategies that make giving offerings really simple! Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/angelicacresci On Novem...
Nov 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 67
