Pendulum Dowsing is one of my favorite forms of divination! It's quick, it's easy, it's inexpensive, and you can literally wear your pendulum around your neck every day so you've always got your pendulum with you. This episode is all about how to consecrate, cleanse and dowse with your pendulum, as well as creating your own pendulum out of items you may already have, and how to consecrate your own pendant as a pendulum to wear everywhere you go. Find me on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and now ...
Jul 21, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 29
... continued from Part 1, Megan and I chat more about her spiritual relationship with not only Hera, for whom she is a Priestess, but also Hestia, the Goddess of the Hearth and Home, and about xenia, the spirit of hospitality. We also talked about the Council of Magickal Arts, or CMA, which is near and dear to both our hearts, as well as Tuatha Dea. We're still on the sofa in my living room for this one (It was actually recorded at the same time as Part 1, just after grabbing a snack.) and life...
Jul 14, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 28
PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES: My dear friend Megan Dobson and I sat on my sofa together, drinking coffee and having a chat. The audio was completely borked, and we didn't know it. This episode, while being a total goat rope, was hysterically fun and INCREDIBLY informative. Forget the weird audio, cell phones, and doorbells ringing. There is accidental belching, dogs whining and genera merriment... reverence and mirth. Megan talks extensively, and with great knowledge, about the Greek Pantheon, her ...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Is Discordianism an actual religion, or just a parody religion? Have you ever been interested in Chaos Magick? My interview with Thumper Forge about Discordianism is SUPER interesting. He answers a lot of questions about the Principia Discordia, we talk about the Magick aspect as well as the ritual aspect of Discordianism, The Original Snub, the Golden Apple of DIscord, the Trojan War, some Greek Mythology, and of course, we talk about hot dogs! Hail Dicordia! FNORD! Read Thumper's Blog FIVE FOL...
Jun 30, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Kitchen Witchcraft is a path that most people will walk during their own journey as a witch, even if it's just for a day. Kitchen Witchcraft is a form of witchcraft - like most other witchcraft paths - that is for everyone, regardless of gender or gender identity. Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter
Jun 23, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Rituals! Recipes! SJ Tucker! OH MY! Summer Solstice is just around the corner (June 20/21) and what's a witch to do? Well, here are a bunch of cool ways to celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year. I'm even giving you a recipe for a sun-themed Sunflower Shortbread for the "cake" portion of your ritual libations. And to end things, SJ Tucker said "Sure!" when I asked her if I could feature one of her songs at the end of the episode. Find SJ Tucker's music here Buy tickets to her o...
Jun 16, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This episode contains a meditation; Please do NOT listen to this episode while driving or operating heavy machinery. One of my dearest friends, Maeven Eller-Five joins me for this episode about Meditation. If you are meditationally challenged, like I am, and find it hard to center yourself and clear your mind enough to actually meditate, this episode is for you. If you try to meditate and can't stop thinking about whether or not you turned off the stove, has the mail arrived yet with that check ...
Jun 09, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Coby Michael is a Poisoner, a practitioner of Folk Witchcraft, and has written a book called The Poison Path Herbal, available for pre-order NOW. We talked about what it means to be on the Poison Path, to be "A Poisoner", what Plant Spirit Familiars are (I didn't know) and of course, we talk about his book. Find Coby Michael on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter Pre-order The Poison Path Herbal Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter...
Jun 02, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Angela Alberto is a Death Midwife, a Witch and a Medium. In this 2nd part of my Death & Dying Series, Angela explains how she is able to use witchcraft and her energy to calm death anxiety, how she is visited by spirits (she needs a "Call Again Tomorrow" sign in her bedroom, and more information about Pagans, witches and dying. Find Angela at Heartwise Woman and on Instagram Find me on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 21
The first episode of my Pagan Death & Dying series; my interview with the Witch, Priestex, Mortician, Necromancer and author of the newly released "Do I Have to Wear Black? Rituals, Customs & Funerary Etiquette for Modern Pagans". This proved to be one of the most eye-opening, and at times mind-blowing interviews I've done so far. I had the pleasure of having a very long, in-depth chat with Mortellus about their witch's viewpoint of death, the funeral industry, spirit, hauntings, ghosts,...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Admittedly, I know very little about Druidry... So, the Arch-Druid of the ADF, Jean Pagano, agreed to talk with me and answer some questions about modern Druidry, the practices and history of Druidry. Find his books on Amazon Find him on Facebook and Twitter Find more information about the ADF , RDNA and OBOD Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter...
May 12, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 19
...wherein I RANT like a mofo. Sort of. Sometimes you just feel like you just need to blow off steam about *things* in the community. I contend that there is too much Gatekeeping in Witchcraft... and a few other things. Sometimes, imitation is NOT the sincerest form of flattery. Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter What do YOU want to rant about within the Witchcraft Community? Leave me a voice message on Anchor and you might be in an upcoming episode....
May 05, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Brand new episode available now! Beltane, S2 E17, and how to celebrate for one, quick and dirty.
Apr 28, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 17
I've had quite a few people request the topic of today's episode - Grimoires; How to make your own Book of Shadows or Spellbook. Your own grimoire can be as intricate and ornate as you want it, or as minimal and spartan as you'd like. It's YOURS. It's not for anyone else to judge or grade; this belongs to you and you're the only person that matters where opinions on creation are concerned. But once you've got your chosen book, what do you put in it? Give a listen for some answers! Find me on Fac...
Apr 21, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 16
My dear friend Maeven Eller-Five talks with me about the religious discriminations and persecutions she has encountered and endured during her life and tenure as a practicing witch in the US, particularly the southern US. We also talk about the West Memphis Three, and the persecution they endured that landed them in prison - and one of them on death row, for 18 years. Find Maeven Eller-Five at Maven's Magickal Life , and at Mystic Elements Learn more about the West Memphis Three The Award Winnin...
Apr 14, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Sometimes you have to move into a space that is already occupied - like if you move in with a significant other, or a roommate, or even family. That space still needs to be cleansed, even with everything somebody else owns already in it. YES WE ARE STILL MOVING and it is sucking the life out of me, but we'll get it done!
Apr 07, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Listen. Shit happens. We bought a house and we just moved in. To make it short there is crap everywhere and because we are not very smart, we adopted two puppies. That is… Challenging. But here’s a quick primer on how to cleanse your home and my promises that next week you’ll have an actual you know 15 to 45 minute podcast!
Mar 31, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this sort of thrown-together episode (we're in the middle of a move) we talk briefly about a much-requested topic; Ouija Boards, or Talking/Spirit Boards. A little history, a little humor, a little speculation... one of the most mystical symbols of the occult, and a favorite of weirdos like myself for divination, spirit communication and just plain old collectibility. Find me on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
Mar 24, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Every podcast about witchcraft today is probably about the Druids - or "snakes" - that Saint Patrick allegedly murdered, and I'm not going to be a party to it. Today's episode is all about Ostara, and ways you can celebrate. Happy Spring Equinox on March 20th! Happy whatever-you-celebrate today. Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter...
Mar 17, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Hey! Thursday, March 11th is the One Year Anniversary of Witchcraft Off the Beaten Path! That means listener emails and voice messages and HOW HAS IT ALREADY BEEN A YEAR? It's been one of the roughest years in any of our lives, but we've managed to make it through... To celebrate the First Year Anniversary, I'll be announcing the winners of the 6 prizes (3 WOTBP t-shirts, and 3 WOTBP coffee mugs) tomorrow on the actual anniversary. Winners will be notified by email, as well as announced on the F...
Mar 10, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Listen, if you've never heard the Wendy Trilogy of songs by SJ Tucker, belt in, because here they come. This is Part 2 of my interview with the incredible SJ Tucker, and Part 2 is all about Wendy and her journey to become the bad ass Red Handed Jill under Captain Hook's tutelage. Click here to join The Lost Girls Pirate Academy on Facebook Listen to and download SJ Tucker's music HERE Find SJ Tucker on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter...
Mar 03, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This episode was so packed with incredible stories and amazing music, I had to split it into 2 parts on it's own. This is Part 1 - SJ Tucker, the Pixie Pirate MythPunk Folk Rock artist and songwriter. Sooj and I talked about falling down rabbit holes, the shame of children in border cages in the US, as well as the story behind several songs before playing them for you. Mirror Self, Wonders, Cheshire Kitten, and a brand new single called Hekate's Blues. Listen to Veo un Arbol (I see a Tree) - A L...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In Part 2 of my 3 Part Series on Pagan Singers & Songwriters, keep listening for some INCREDIBLE songs from these two. I have a fantastic chat with Ginger Doss & Lynda Millard, formerly of Velvet Hammer and DreamTrybe, now performing as a duo. They're the kind of best friends who finish each other's sentences. They've been through a LOT together, and today we're talking about some of the backstories to a few of their favorite songs, as well as the perils of being a performer during a pan...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Pagan Singers & Songwriters - Daniel Katsük Katsük is a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist and drummer - and probably a whole passel of other things as well.Katsük is a Renaissance man. In this episode, Katsük and I talked about what it's like to be a musician in a pandemic, playing festivals, custom commission work, and he performed 2 original songs, and tells the stories behind those songs. And there's a surprise third song in there, as well. If you're so led to...
Feb 10, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The second episode in my Jar Spells & Magick series, today I'm talking to Moma Sarah from Conjured Cardea. She is a wealth of information on Afro-Caribbean Voodoo & Hoodoo, as well as the sole proprietor of Conjured Cardea , where you can find everything you need for your practice, and you can also enlist the assistance of Sara for Community Service Spell work. You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook , and on her YouTube channel....
Feb 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
By request, today's episode is on Jar Spells & Magick. I enlisted the assistance of Byron Ballard - again! - to get her views on Appalachian Folk Magic Jar Spells and she did not disappoint. This is Part 1 of a multi-episode topic. Buy an autographed copy of Byron Ballard 's new book Roots, Branches & Spirits - The Folkways and Witchery of Appalachia, at Malaprops Bookstore Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter...
Jan 27, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
New Beginnings was born of the idea that today is not only the 20th day of a brand new year after the most tumultuous year in recent history, but also a brand new day in the United States - because it's Inauguration Day in America! That orange suck hole is no longer our president as of today! But it's just as easy to equate the words within this episode to any sort of break or break up you need to do to start fresh, and make a new beginning! Find me on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter...
Jan 20, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Christen requested an episode on Scrying, so here it is! Just some basic mediums and basic methods, but it will get you started and going in the right direction for one of the oldest forms of divination. Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter
Jan 13, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this Season 2 premier episode, I got to have a very informative, very entertaining and very down to earth conversation with the author and Village Witch Byron Ballard. Listen for the Energy Trap information alone if for nothing else, but the whole conversation is packed full of Appalachian Folk Magic information. Find out why Ms. Ballard eschews the term "Granny Magick"; find out how to "Bust a Glamour". We also talked about pissing on a dishrag, and her recipe for collard greens. This was a ...
Jan 06, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Is it... really almost over? Well, yes. Sort of. But not really. Not a lot is actually changing other than the date. But there's a wee-little spell to help you say goodbye to the old and welcome the new year. We all need to say goodbye to 2020. *Correction: I said in the podcast that this was the season 1 finale, episode 46. It's actually episode 47. Find me on Facebook , Instagram & Twitter...
Dec 30, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
