Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Tarot Ethics are important, and they might differ from reader to reader. It is important to figure out where you stand on ethics when you read tarot for others. Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon! This week's topic was inspired by a conversation we had over on Discord. Are there ethical concerns to consider when you read tarot? If so, what are they? Do you te...
Sep 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 87
Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon! This week, we're going to talk about labels and different "types" of witches. What is a green witch? What about a hedge witch? How about a sea witch? Do labels even matter? Why should you - or shouldn't you - give yourself a label? These definitions and labels are based on my experience within the community for all these ye...
Sep 07, 2020•42 min•Ep. 81
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Sep 05, 2020•2 min
Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon! Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing This week, we're going to dive deep into inclusivity as it pertains to paganism and witchcraft. What does it mean to be inclusive in your practice? What does it mean to actively seek to better yourself and the community? Enter the Giveaway! https://forms.gle/6JjS7ikGQCzNqgK4A ** Definitions from dictionary.com ** Yes, This ...
Aug 31, 2020•59 min•Ep. 80
Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon! This week, we're talking about ways you can practice your witchcraft without breaking the bank. We'll discuss tools, ingredients, and how to use what you have around you in a respectful way. Enter the Giveaway! https://forms.gle/6JjS7ikGQCzNqgK4A Join my Discord server! https://discord.gg/gnN7bRB Join my Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/roundthecauldron/ Find me Online! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/roundthecauldron I...
Aug 17, 2020•33 min•Ep. 74
Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Want to help decide what we talk about? Join me on Patreon! This week, we're talking about the witchcraft aesthetic and whether it is harmful to the witchcraft community as a whole! Got a different opinion? Let me know in the comments or reach out on social media. Bex @ The Witches' Cookery: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXvjYln49ZTxZ2qh8PWxWg Enter the Giveaway! https://forms.g...
Aug 10, 2020•43 min•Ep. 78
Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing The topic of paganism for beginners gets brought up often. However, the amount of information on the internet along about paganism is astounding. As a pagan myself, I feel like I can give a unique perspective on whether paganism might be right for you as a beginner. Please know that these are solely my own opinions and they may not resonate with you. That's okay! Online Etymological...
Aug 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 77
Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Lúnasa is coming up - Lammas if you're Wiccan - and I wanted to share some basic information, folklore, and practices that surround this harvest festival! Northern Hemisphere Grimoire Page: https://www.roundthecauldron.com/download/10540/ Southern Hemisphere Grimoire Page: https://www.roundthecauldron.com/download/10542/ Links! The Wooing of Emer: https://sejh.pagesperso-orange.fr/k...
Jul 27, 2020•44 min•Ep. 76
Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing This week I didn't feel like I had the brainpower to write notes for an entire topic and talk about it. So instead, I did a LIVE Q&A on YouTube - anyone that was there got a chance to ask questions and we just had a nice chat. Next week, I hope to have an actual topic put together. EDIT: Listening back to this, I realize that I was bumping my microphone cord and it is making an ...
Jul 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 75
Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing Note: This is a LIVE recording, so the format has changed slightly! Also, I'm still working on perfecting the audio of where I record now that I've moved. I saw a tweet going around that gave me the idea for this topic. The tweet talked about how the idea of trusting your gut doesn't take into account social conditioning, fear, trauma, and other environmental factors. - Tweet: https...
Jul 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 74
What's up witches?! I am back behind a camera - even though I don't have my full setup yet - but I am ready to go! In case you don't want to watch the full video, here are the things that are changing... 1. Podcasts will now be recorded LIVE on YouTube every (?) Thursday at 12PM EST (youtube.com/roundthecauldron) 2. There will now be a bonus section at the end of each podcast where I answer questions about the topic and where we can have a discussion. 3. All ready-made items in my shop are on sa...
Jul 06, 2020•8 min
Jumping on the witchcraft bandwagon is not what you may think. Today, I wanted to discuss how the witchcraft bandwagon might be affecting you, how you can recognize it, and what you can do to push past it. Cultural Appropriation: https://youtu.be/LyRnlG4Geg4 Witchcraft Resources: https://youtu.be/7gRa5Pz1BvQ Irish Magic & Spirituality: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IrishMagic/ I don't mean that everyone who is now coming to the craft or to paganism is jumping on the witchcraft bandwagon. W...
Jun 29, 2020•18 min•Ep. 73
Working with the phases of the moon in your magick can give you a powerful boost to your spells and intentions. From the full moon to the dark moon, come see what my thoughts are on moon magick and correspondences. Using Non-Pagan Resources: https://youtu.be/7gRa5Pz1BvQ Farmer's Almanac: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/full-moon-dates-and-times Institute of Physics - How the Moon Affects the Earth: https://beta.iop.org/how-does-moon-affect-earth Sacred Texts: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/full-m...
Jun 22, 2020•21 min•Ep. 72
Midsummer is a celebration of the Summer Solstice in many pagan traditions. There are several ways you can celebrate, but we're going to look at some Irish paganism traditions. Lora O'Brien Website: https://www.loraobrien.ie Lora O'Brien YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwf9Mkk6Kfs9RR6wwWCp1Q Irish Central - Celebrate the Irish Way: https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/best-of-ireland/celebrate-summer-solstice-irish-way The High Man - A Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALcP1...
Jun 15, 2020•17 min•Ep. 71
Inspired by Blood, Sweat, and Steel on YouTube, this week we discuss the importance of using non-witchy resources in your research and daily practices to help you be a better witch and pagan. Blood, Sweat, and Steel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6TTTvQ79qlxxGJ9PB79-g Seek by iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app RelaxMelodies: https://www.relaxmelodies.com/ MyMoonPhases: https://www.jrustonapps.com/apps/my-moon-phase Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/ Before Blood, Sweat, an...
Jun 08, 2020•27 min•Ep. 78
Today, Hope and I decided to sit down and have a discussion about topics that are important to beginner pagans and witches. JStor: https://www.jstor.org/ Academia: https://www.academia.edu/ Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com Paganism for Beginners by Althaea Sebastiani: https://amzn.to/2VlmUWw Find Hope Online! Twitter: https://twitter.com/sneaksreading Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sneaksreading Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sneaksreading/ Hope is a 20-year-old self-proclaimed ta...
Jun 01, 2020•43 min•Ep. 68
Correspondences within witchcraft can be personal or common. Where do they come from? Who decides the correspondences for herbs, candles, and colors within witchcraft? * My Color Correspondence Printable: http://www.roundthecauldron.com/color-correspondences-free-printable/ * Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs(+): https://amzn.to/3bPS39J * Doctrine of Signatures by J.M.S. Pearce written for European Neurology: https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/131714 * Doctrine of Signatures...
May 25, 2020•18 min•Ep. 68
Defensive magick is the spellcraft equivalent of self-defense. Learning different defensive magick techniques can make you a more well-rounded witch. Enter my giveaway! www.roundthecauldron.com/giveaway Just because you learn defensive magick doesn't mean you should always anticipate an attack. I like to use defensive magick techniques to protect from unwanted energies in and around my home, unwanted energetic influences when I'm out in public, and a way to protect my home and family from outsid...
May 18, 2020•20 min•Ep. 67
I was inspired by two people on YouTube (links below) and their discussion about their deities and their experiences. They mentioned something that really inspired me - and that's the fact that many pagans and witches don't discuss their personal experiences with their Gods, Goddesses, and other beings. This could be from fear, hesitation, or just because they don't want to. I believe that sharing our personal experiences with our spiritual path - including the gods we work with - can be a learn...
May 11, 2020•29 min•Ep. 66
We all want to be ourselves at work and that often includes being free to express our religion in whatever manner it is safe to do so. Let's go over some EEOC Dos and Don'ts in terms of laws, regulations, and protections that are provided to you in the United States. The EEOC covers harassment, discrimination, and what you can and cannot request on religious grounds when it comes to your employment. Let's talk about religion at work. Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/f...
May 04, 2020•36 min•Ep. 65
Dreams have puzzled humankind for centuries - probably since the birth of the human species. It has been said that dreams are a gateway to the otherworld, a way to understand our innermost self, or even a way to divine the future. In any case, dreams can hold many keys to understanding yourself and working closely with your deities and ancestors. Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing MENTIONED o Psychology Today: Why do...
Apr 27, 2020•27 min•Ep. 64
Being socially isolated - in any manner - can be a difficult thing to handle on an emotional and mental level. This means that isolation and distancing can also have an effect on your spiritual life. Today, I've got 10 things you can do during this chaotic time to bring you closer to your spiritual path, help you start your spiritual journey, or help you keep moving forward. Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing o Creat...
Apr 20, 2020•35 min•Ep. 50
Hey there! Today, I wanted to talk about four different types of altars that I have seen and/or use in my own personal practice. o Worship Altar o Ancestor Altar o Working Altar o Practical Altar These different altar types are only a select few that exist - and I'm sure I've left out many different others. Do you have any other altars you use? Do you use one of these altars but in a different fashion? Let me know! Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51x...
Apr 13, 2020•27 min•Ep. 62
This week I sat down and had a chat with my sister-in-law. Well, sat as close as we could since there are several states in between us! Anyway, we decided to have a chat about finding our roots and getting back to basics. She loves to bake and sew and I love to crochet and create - so we combined our knowledge and thoughts on why we think it is important to learn these basic skills. Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing...
Apr 06, 2020•53 min•Ep. 61
What's up everyone?! I hope you're all staying well in this time of crisis and chaos. To switch things up a bit, I decided to have Night Shayde on the show. He is the host of Flatline 2 Beatline, a podcast dedicated to showing support to all manner of creators in the pagan and witchcraft sphere. Make sure you subscribe and listen to his show and give all his guests some love! Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing MENTIO...
Mar 30, 2020•50 min•Ep. 60
With everything that's been happening in the world, I thought it might be a good idea to revisit this topic. I've spoken in the past about using your critical thinking skills and how that is a necessary part of researching witchcraft, magick, and even religion. Today, it goes a bit deeper with the pandemic we currently face. However, this can still be tied back into witchcraft. Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing MENT...
Mar 23, 2020•40 min•Ep. 54
"If you cannot hex, you cannot heal. If you cannot curse, you cannot cure." A quote commonly attributed to Z Budapest, this idea that you need to know both sides of the coin has varying opinions and beliefs throughout the Pagan sphere. What do you believe? Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing MENTIONED: o Night Shayde - Flatline 2 Beatline: https://twitter.com/F2BPodcast o The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries - Scribd: h...
Mar 16, 2020•23 min
We have a Friday the 13th approaching, so let's talk about some different superstitions around the world! Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing MENTIONED: o Friday, the 13th by Thomas Lawson (free on Kindle): https://amzn.to/3cFjoNm o LauraWhitePoplar: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLS2ZXjTDOuhymb0qoOAkA o Cat Sidhe image courtesy of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_s%C3%ACth o "Dramatic Organ" beginning sound by ...
Mar 09, 2020•27 min
A common question posed amongst new witches and Wiccans involves the need to join a coven. That - like almost everything else - is going to be a mostly personal decision. Get episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ATnoPoTD51xY6A46ay0F5moVxki-1X28?usp=sharing MENTIONED: o Margaret Murray Coven Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Murray o The Inner Mysteries: https://amzn.to/2T8PZn4 o Correspondences - Tradition or Emotion?: http://www.roundthecauldron.com/color...
Mar 02, 2020•43 min•Ep. 56
Another grey area episode! Today, we're going to talk about the idea of getting permission before casting spells on or for other people. This is just a basic overview of my thoughts on the matter as well as examples of situations where I find it appropriate to ask permission - or not! What do you think about this topic? Do you approach it with the Wiccan Rede in mind? Is your witchcraft secular? Let me know! Use the hashtag #rtcpodcast wherever you are on social media and let me know! Get episod...
Feb 24, 2020•23 min
