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On this episode of the show, Shaun & Court are discussing the Norse goddess of love & battle, mighty Freyja! Freyja has been categorized in a number of ways throughout Norse myths and stories - from a priestess, to a battle maiden, to a love goddess - Freyja is complex, metamorphic, and shape shifting. Don’t miss this goddess chat! RESOURCES: The Poetic Edda; The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson; Ynglinga Saga by Snorri Sturluson; The Divine Feminine by Anette Pirso & Israel Gonzalez; Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes; Freyja - Great Goddess of the North by Britt-Mari Nasstrom; “The Symbolism of the Linden Tree,” The Journal of Horticulture, Forestry and BiotechnologyFOLLOW US ON PATREON! Did you hear the news? We’re moving! If you love learning with us, don’t sleep on joining us on Patreon for exclusive occult education, spellwork, private content, support & our very first subscription box! Thank you for ALL of the love and support you’ve given us over the past two years - we hope you will join our new community of lunar lion witches! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to be among the first to get the link to sign up to our Patreon, and be sure to follow us on instagram at @lunarleosllc to follow our journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On this episode of the ‘cast Court and Shaun are discussing the New Moon! The New Moon is the first phase of the lunar cycle, the darkness of which encourages us to look inward for direction, allowing us the opportunity to plan the start of our lunar cycle. During the New Moon, we strategize and plant seeds, begin goal-setting, and come up with ideas. What do we want to accomplish throughout the lunar month? The New Moon is the time to decide on the focus. RESOURCES: Moon Spells by Diane Ahlquist; Moonology by Yasmin Boland; Full Moon Magic 2022 by Vickie Ossai; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Lunar Abundance by Ezzie Spencer; NASA.gov; The Farmer’s Almanac--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the show we are discussing OSTARA, THE SPRING EQUINOX, and all the WITCH CRAFTIES we’ll be doing to celebrate the holiday! Ostara is a celebration of light and balance - planting seeds, decluttering, banishing and working with specific herbal allies are just a few activities we’re planning for the equinox. BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS about podcast frequency & new projects in this episode! Listen to learn! RESOURCES: A Book of Pagan Family Prayers & Rituals by Ceisiwr Serith; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the show, we’re diving back into THE ELEMENTS, this time discussing AIR! Air is an element of movement, and is always present around us. Air brings the power of transformation, and is vital to life on Earth. There are many ways to work with this element, tune in to hear what we’ve learned! RESOURCES: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; The Big Book of Practical Spells by Judika Illes--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the show we’re breaking down one of our favorite herbal allies, Lavender, to make working with her approachable, comprehensible & engaging! Working with herbs in your witchcraft practice and even in your every day is fabulously rewarding, and Lavender is a queen among the flowers to while away the hours with. Don’t miss the start of our brand new series this Witchy Wednesday! RESOURCES: Blackthorn’s Botanical Magic by Amy Blackthorn; The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs by Reader’s Digest; Wortcutting, A Folk Magic Herbal by Nigel G. Pearson; Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham; Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz; The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl; The Illustrated Herbiary by Maia Toll; The Book of Herb Spells by Cheralyn Darcey--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are talking Oracle Decks in our brand new Simple Divination Series! Oracle cards act as messengers through their symbols, artwork or typography to aid the reader in the interpretation of each card based on a meaning assigned by the artist or author of the deck, or the reader’s own analysis of the presentation of the cards. Do you use Oracle Cards? Tune in to hear about our favorite decks and how we use them! RESOURCES: Southern Botanic Oracle by Stacey Williams-Ng; Practical Magic Inner Witch Oracle by Grounded by the Moon; Seasons of the Witch Beltane Oracle by Lorraine Anderson and Juliet Diaz; Moonology Oracle Deck by Yasmin Boland and Artwork by Nyx Rowan; Moon Witch Oracle Deck by Cosmic Valeria; Cosmic Guidance Oracle Deck by Annie Tarasova. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the show we’re back with our Simple Goddess Series! Shaun and Court are talking about the Celtic goddess of the forge, of poets, of prophets, of healing, of battle and more. The goddess Brigid couldn’t be more multi-dimensional! She grew from an ancient world as a regional spirit of the land…and as the culture spread and evolved, so did she, into a mighty, courageous and recognizable goddess of the people. Tune in to hear all that we’ve learned about this revolutionary deity! RESOURCE: Brigid: History, Mystery and Magick of the Celtic Goddess by Courtney Weber--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun & Court are discussing enchanting & charming objects, tools and/or jewelry to help us manifest our goals and desires! We’ll walk through some ways we’ve seen other practitioners approach this practice and how we like to work charming into our crafts. Don’t miss out on this simple and beautiful way to bring magick into your every day! RESOURCES : “Charging and Charming Jewelry” YouTube Video by Chaotic Witch Aunt; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the ‘cast, Shaun and Court are back with more WITCH CRAFTIES for you, this time to celebrate the festival of Imbolc! Imbolc is also known as “St Brigid’s Day” or “Candlemas,” and it is during this festival that we begin to see the light returning to our days and we bear witness the first signs of spring. We’ll focus on fun activities, crafts and spellwork you can perform to ring in the holiday. RESOURCES: Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; The Witch of The Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; The Witches’ Cookery “Imbolc” videos on Youtube--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On today’s episode of the show, Shaun and Courtney are sitting down with Amy Torok, one-half of the amazing witchy duo behind the Missing Witches project. In circle today we discuss witches as anti-capitalist figures, as artists, as spiritualists, and as real human people. Let’s gather ‘round the cauldron and join hands, witches, in solidarity and in joyful collaboration!Risa Dickens and Amy Torok are the co-authors of New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Capitalist Tools for Resistance and Re-enchantment (September 2023), and Missing Witches: Reclaiming True Histories of Feminist Magic (March 2021). BUST magazine wrote “Dickens and Torok teach us what it means to create art, engage in activism, and exist at the intersection of witchcraft and feminism.” Find their books, podcast, zine and coven at MissingWitches.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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Happy TWO YEARS of the podcast, witches! Wow, what a time to be alive. On this week’s episode of the show, we’re celebrating our growth as practitioners, business women and as people. We’re chatting about how we’ve expanded our practices, learned from each other, community building, setting boundaries, dealing with burnout and so, so, SO much more. Behind every creator is a living, breathing person with a heart and a soul. This is us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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Let’s start off 2023 RIGHT! We’re back, witches, and we ain’t playing around this year. On this episode of the show, Shaun and Court are breaking down and simplifying cleansing practices & rituals for your spaces and for yourselves. Don’t forget to do a nice & juicy new year’s cleanse & banish the energetic baggage of the old year with the wave of a smoke wand or the ringing of your spell bells. RESOURCES: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Spells for Change by Frankie Castanea--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On our very last episode of 2022, Court and Shaun are chatting Yule, the Winter Solstice, and ALL the fun witch-crafties you can do to celebrate this time of year! We’re sharing Yule lore, associations, recipes, brews, blends and spells to celebrate the snow, appreciate the chill in the air, and to welcome in the return of the sun! Blessed Yuletide, Bright Solstice & Happy Holidays witches! We adore you and cannot thank you enough for ALL of your support in the past year. See you in 2023! RESOURCES: Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; Celebrate the Earth by Laurie Cabot; A Book of Pagan Family Prayers & Rituals by Ceisiwr Serith; The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On this week’s episode of the show, these leos are on fire! We’re discussing the Elements of natural witchcraft, kicking off this mini-series with a discussion of FIRE MAGICK! When we work with the elements in our practice, we are harnessing one or more to boost our magick and add power to our workings. Fire is the element of life, love, passion and purification. Fire transforms, revises, recharges, and teaches us about the destructive and creative forces of nature. Join us cauldron-side to hear more! RESOURCES: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire; Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden; The Big Book of Practical Spells by Judika Illes | CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE! www.lunarleos.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the show we’re talking about just some of the many queens and women of winter to help us transition into the season! Winter goddesses have been categorized in their respective mythologies as sometimes frightening or wrathful, but the roles they play are crucial to the cycle of life and death. Let’s learn about the strength and tenacity of these mythical figures together! RESOURCES: “Beira, Queen of Winter,” from Ancient Origins; A Cycle of Life and Death: Slavic Goddesses Morana and Vesna from Ancient Origins; The Legend of Frau Holle from Learning Religions; The Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the show, Shaun and Court are wandering into the darkness by the light of Her torch—today we’re talking about our mystic night mother, Lady Hekate! In this episode of our Simple Goddess Series, we’re breaking down the complex roots of this ancient Titaness, Hekate’s influence on the era’s mythology, her many titles and epithets, feast days, animal familiars and more. Hekate is a mighty goddess of multi-dimensional aspects - she is mysterious and feared by some, petitioned and beloved by others. Hekate will shock you, rock you, and push you to do the work you need for yourself. Don’t miss our exploration of this extraordinary and enchanting figure! RESOURCES: Theoi Project digital library from Aaron J. Atsma; Hekate: Goddess of Witches by Courtney Weber; Entering Hekate’s Garden by Cyndi Brannen; The Many Epithets of Hekate by Mat Auryn for Patheos.com; Hesoid’s Theogony; Cyndi Brannen’s Keepingherkeys.com; “Hekate’s Deipnon” from Helleion--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are sitting down with Susan Padron, Philadelphia’s premier Intuitive Personal Stylist, to discuss working intentional magick with what we wear every day. The wardrobe is an underrated but powerful tool of the witch - ritual attire and personal armor can effectively be crafted from our clothing, which can also be enchanted, spelled or used to unlock a deeper part of us. In this episode we’re diving into how we can begin to intuitively live through how we dress, and work a subtle daily magick to connect us with our inner truths. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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On this week’s episode of the show, Shaun and Court are sitting down with collage artist Alejandra Luisa León to talk divination, artistic expansion, big leo energy, the death & rebirth cycle, and so much damn more. Alejandra is an absolute treasure, a genius, and a breath of fresh air - she is the creatrix of three immensely inspirational divination decks to bring vitality, color and feline energy into our lives: The Lioness Oracle Tarot, Vision of the Muse oracle deck and The Stars Divine astrology deck. Alejandra illustrates for us how the creation process for these decks was cultivated from a transformation period in her own life, and how, from that darkness she forged a torch to guide herself through.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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This week on the ‘cast Shaun and Court are cutting the cord - we’re breaking the ties that bind us to toxic people, addictions, intrusive thoughts and bad memories, together. Let’s chat about the witchy way to move onward and upward! RESOURCES: “A Witch's Guide to Cord Cutting, the Simple Ritual to Get Over Your Ex” by Sophie Saint Thomas for Vice; “Cord Cutting Spell” by Alanna LP for Out Front Magazine; Love Spells for the Modern Witch by Michael Herkes--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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By the pricking of our thumbs, something wicked this way comes!! This week on the show, the witches are BACK and chatting our favorite literary magickal women that we’ve grown up reading & loving. Who are your favorite witches of literature? RESOURCES: Circe by Madeline Miller; The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox; A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan; Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman; The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by JK Rowling; Coraline by Neil Gaiman; The Hollows Series by Kim Harrison; “Morgan Le Fay” from Britannica.com; “The history of the witches in Macbeth” by Dr. Will Tosh of Shakespeare’s Globe; Tilly Witch by Don Freeman; Wicked by Gregory Maguire; The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis; Coraline (books), Coraline Wiki; Sabina Spellman, Archie Comics Wiki; Hermoine Granger, Harry Potter Wiki; The Witch of Willow Hall, Publishers Weekly; Rachel Morgan, The Hollows Wiki; The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionthewitchandthepod/support
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