This Witch Reads

Dana da Ponte

This Witch Reads is a podcast about a witch’s journey to deepen her magic and spirituality through books. Whether the book is found at the local bookstore, in the forgotten corners of my own bookshelf or recovered from an ancient source, I hope to learn more about the magical path through the written word and I invite you to join me.

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Episodes

The Power of Story by Harold R. Johnson

In this episode, I share what Harold R. Johnson’s book, “The Power of Story: On Truth, the Trickster, and New Fictions for a New Era” taught me about being a witch and tending to my soul. I was in the bookstore looking for my next read for the podcast when I noticed this book saying “Pick me. Pick me.” I picked it up, flipped through the first pages and came across the opening paragraph from Harold’s wife. She explained how Harold passed away a couple weeks after completing the edits for this bo...

May 31, 2023•49 min•Ep. 5

Mysteries of the Dark Moon by Demetra George

In this episode, I share what Demetra George’s book, “Mysteries of the Dark Moon: The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess”, taught me about being a witch and tending to my soul. Demetra is someone I was introduced to when I started studying ancient and Hellenistic astrology and whenever she is being interviewed on "The Astrology Podcast" I listen to, I swoon over her vast knowledge of the stars and Goddesses. What a phenomenal woman and role model! I looked up to her before I read this book so it ...

May 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 4

Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life by Marta McDowell

On this episode, I share my journey with a book by Marta McDowell called “ Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life: The Plants and Places that Inspired the Iconic Poet”. Marta is a writer and a gardener and, according to the back cover of her book, her particular interests lie in authors and their gardens. She wrote Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life as well but interestingly enough she was the Gardener-in-Residence at the Emily Dickinson’s Museum so she had a first hand experience tending to the same pla...

Apr 12, 2023•55 min•Ep. 3

Entering Hekate's Cave by Cyndi Brannen

In this episode, I share the magical journey Cyndi Brannen’s book, “Entering Hekate’s Cave: The Journey Through Darkness to Wholeness” took me on. I share with you why I chose this book to be my first book in the podcast, what I loved about the book, what I struggled with, how the book deepened my spirituality, how it influenced my magical practice, some of my favorite quotes and finally, the magical words or phrases that made me swoon. You can read this episode on my blog https://danadaponte.co...

Mar 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to the Podcast

I’m on a quest to learn more about being a modern witch. What better way to educate myself than snuggled up under my fuzzy blanket with a really great book? In this episode, I share a little about my magical path, why I created this podcast and how I hope it inspires you on your magical path.

Mar 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 1

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