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Episode 222 – The Witch’s Rest

The value in sitting out a Sabbat once in a while

The value in sitting out a Sabbat once in a while

Summary: In which we discuss the concept of taking time off from witchcraft intentionally in order to recharge, as well as precedents for down time in folklore.

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Producer for this show: This episode is supported by listener Mark, and we are grateful for all the cabbage, black-eyed peas, and fireworks you have served us in our lucky New Year’s feast!

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Our main source for this is The Witch at the Forest’s Edge, by Christine Grace. We mention Mother Lane, the New Moon Curandera, who is also mentioned in Cory’s book, New World Witchery. The mention of Pop Cliff is found in Rocky Sexton’s article “Cajun and Creole Traiteurs.”

You may also be interested in these previous episodes:

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page.

Some upcoming publications from us:

Cory recently contributed to The Gorgon’s Guide to Magical Resistance, edited by Jenn Zahrt and Laura Tempest Zakroff (which includes his “penis trees” article along with a lot of other great pieces) and the upcoming release of the Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic, out in Spring 2023. Also be on the lookout for our upcoming collaborative book Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic also coming in 2023 from 1000Volt Press.

You can now buy Cory’s book, New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic! (also available from Amazon)

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Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket.

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Special Episode – Tales from the Witching Hour 2017 Eclipse Edition

Summary:

We return to one of our old ideas and bring you a “Tales from the Witching Hour” that explores the different ways Laine and Cory worked with the magic of the recent 2017 solar eclipse. We talk about what we did, what worked, what didn’t, and what we wish we’d done differently.

 

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You may want to listen to our most recent show, Episode 114 – Of Suns, Stars, & Magic, which covers some of the broader magical practices associated with eclipses.

 

 Promos & Music

Intro music is “Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, used under license from Magnatune.com

Closing Music is “Mr. Moon,” by Martha Rose, used through Creative Commons license on Free Music Archive.

Episode 114 – Of Suns, Stars, and Magic

Summary:

With the solar eclipse coming up, we look at eclipse folklore and magic, then expand into the heavens to discuss other solar and stellar lore and enchantments.

 

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Producers for this show: Corvus, Khristopher, J.C., Josette, Renee Odders, Ye Olde Magic Shoppe, Raven Dark Moon, Sarah, Catherine, AthenaBeth, Jen Rue of Rue & Hyssop, Little Wren, Jessica, Victoria, Johnathan at the ModernSouthernPolytheist, Montine, Achija of Spellbound Bookbinding, Mandy, Regina, and Hazel (if we missed you this episode, we’ll make sure you’re in the next one!). Big thanks to everyone supporting us!

 

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We mention that we’re not talking much about lunar magic, since we’ve covered that in both Episode 75 – Moon Magic and Episode 97 – A Lunar Wheel of the Year. You may also hear some of the lore associated with the sun and stars in Episode 5 – Signs and Omens and Episode 7 – Weather Magic and Lore. You might also be interested in our article on Comets as well.

We mention several books that might be of interest to our listeners who like to look up into the sky, whether day or night:

And Cory highly recommends Bri Saussy’s Star Magic course, which he’s taken before and loved!

We’ve got a contest going on, but only for another few weeks! Check out the rules and get your entries to us by September 1st! You can win one of two prize packs.

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 Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Homebound,” by Bluesboy Jag, and is used under license from Magnatune.

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