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Hodgepodge of magickal chat, drinks, spells, tarot, guests and unadulterated fun with two sister witches. This is not a PG rated show. Raina is a Gardnerian Wiccan & Dorian is the owner of Cobaltraven's Magickal Notions. Do no harm, but take no s**t!

Desperate House Witches


    • Jan 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 36:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! (the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries). Please visit Dorothy Morrison at www.DorothyMorrison.com,  Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com 

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    Dorothy Morrison - The Divine Ms. M!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 65:00


    The Divine Ms. M is back for her annual holiday visit! Dorothy Morrison is an author and teacher in the fields of magic, Wicca and Neo-Paganism. She is a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess[1] of the Georgian Tradition, and founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986. She is a member of the Coven of the Raven, and studies the RavenMyst Circle Tradition. Her work has been published in many journals and magazines, including Circle Network News, SageWoman, and Crone Chronicles. Please visit her website at DorothyMorrison.com

    The Amazing Dorothy Morrison!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 10:00


    The Divine Ms. M is back for her annual holiday visit! Dorothy Morrison is an author and teacher in the fields of magic, Wicca and Neo-Paganism. She is a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess[1] of the Georgian Tradition, and founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986. She is a member of the Coven of the Raven, and studies the RavenMyst Circle Tradition. Her work has been published in many journals and magazines, including Circle Network News, SageWoman, and Crone Chronicles. Please visit her website at DorothyMorrison.com

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    The 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 55:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Dorothy Morrison at www.DorothyMorrison.com, and you can still purchase Wicked Witch Mojo products at your local retailer Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com

    DODIE GRAHAM MCKAY - A Witch's Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 51:00


    A Witch's Ally: Building a Magical Relationship with Animal Familiars & Companions is now available! Get it at your favourite local bookstore, direct for Llewellyn Worldwide, or on Amazon. From the earliest grimoires, animals have been associated with witches. This book covers all aspects of working magic with familiars and how to create profound relationships with your own pets. Dodie Graham McKay shares folklore and historical information as well as practical exercises and spells. A Witch's Ally presents fascinating insight on how witches relate to animals and can see the world from their point of view. Featuring cover art by Laura Tempest Zakroff and a Foreward by Kelden. Dodie Graham McKay is a writer, green witch, and filmmaker. She is inspired to document and share stories that capture the beauty of nature and the visible and invisible realms of magic and witchcraft. She is the author of the books Earth Magic: The Elements of Witchcraft (Llewellyn, 2021), and the forthcoming A Witch's Ally: Building a Magical Relationship with Animal Familiars & Companions (Llewellyn, 2024), and her documentary films include The WinniPagans, Starry Nights and the Fibe TV 4-part series Exploring the Sacred. Dodie spends her spare time walking her dogs and facilitating a busy coven. She lives in Treaty One Territory, Homeland of the Métis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

    Llewellyn's Little Book of Spellcraft with Deborah Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 60:00


    Llewellyn's Little Books Series #17 Master the art of magic with this concise yet comprehensive guide to creating and casting spells of every kind. Expert enchantress Deborah Blake explores each aspect of spellcrafting from beginning to end, providing you all the information you need to get started making your own magic. Llewellyn's Little Book of Spellcraft offers modern practitioners of every level insights into how to clearly define their goals, invoke deities for assistance, select the right tools and ingredients, and even write their own incantations. This helpful guide also contains dozens of ready-to-use spells and charms for attracting love, conjuring prosperity, raising protective energies, divining the future, celebrating the seasons, and much more. Get ready to tap into the energy around you, cast your spell, and make positive changes in your life. Deborah Blake is the author of seventeen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows, The Little Book of Cat Magic, and Llewellyn's Little Book of Spellcraft, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot, Everyday Witch Oracle, and Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series for Berkley, and as well as a cozy mystery series about a run-down pet rescue. Deborah lives in a 140-year-old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. She can be found at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com.

    FIRST FRIDAYS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 9:00


    It all comes down to this.  What have we decided as a country?  Who, or what, are we going to be? Join me with The Pagan Pundit to discuss. Taliesin Govannon 50-something author. Loves vampires & British humour. Father of 2, husband to 1, smartass to many. taliesingovannon taliesin_g taliesing.com

    THE 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 65:00


    BLESSED SAMHAIN....DID YOU VOTE? Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Dorothy Morrison at www.DorothyMorrison.com, and you can still purchase Wicked Witch Mojo products at your local retailer Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com

    RAINA'S BIRTHDAY WITH AUTHOR, TEACHER, WITCH - DEBRA BURRIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 55:00


    IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN! AUTHOR DEBRA BURRIS (WEATHER MAGIC) and owner of STORIES OF THE BONES, is a witch, farmer, physicist, and Master Naturalist. She has a PhD in physics and teaches meteorology, astronomy, and physical sciences at the University of Central Arkansas. She has volunteered as a storm spotter, worked with the National Severe Storms Labs, and presents regularly at Mystic South. Visit her at Instagram.com/DocFireWoman.

    DREAM WITCHERY WITH AUTHOR ELHOIM LEAFAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 60:00


    One of my most favorite people is back! Elhoim Leafar is an astrologer, dowser, and traditional shaman who also serves as an author, blogger, and regular columnist for national and international publications. He became a practitioner of the Afro-Caribbean religion Yoruba at age sixteen, teaches courses and workshops, and has participated in various cultural projects in Venezuela. Visit him at www.ElhoimLeafar.com. Experience the Magic of the Dream World Through South American Witchcraft Venezuelan practitioner Elhoim Leafar presents more than seventy spells, charms, folk remedies, and exercises to help you understand the world of dreams. With his wealth of experience, Elhoim demonstrates what dream witchery is, why it's important, and how to practice it. This esoteric compendium teaches you many aspects of dream work, including how to use dream altars, journals, pillows, herbs, crystals, incense, and oils. You'll learn how to interpret dreams, practice lucid dreaming, communicate with spirit guides, and protect yourself through it all. Elhoim shares activities and stories specially chosen to help you develop your mediumship and clairvoyance, perform rituals, create infusions, and more. Dream Witchery also features spells from over fifteen contributors who specialize in Wicca, Hoodoo, and Brazilian and Cuban folk traditions. You'll meet: Ariana Carrasca • Oncle Ben • Maria Elena U. • Miss Aida • J. Allen Cross • Lorraine Monteagut • Hector Salva • Laura González • Phoenix Coffin Williams • Jennifer Sacasa-Wright • Dawn Aurora Hunt • Alysha Kravetz • Mira A. Gade • Laura Davila • Emma Kathryn • Temperance Alden • Mawiyah Kai EL-Jamah Bomani • Ella Harrison  

    The 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 61:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Dorothy Morrison at www.DorothyMorrison.com, and you can still purchase Wicked Witch Mojo products at your local retailer Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com/ 

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    LIVE FROM MYSTIC SOUTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 61:00


    It's the annual live show from the Mystic South Conference in beautiful Atlanta, GA. Presenters will be stopping by to discuss their workshops, books and products. Always a fun show! please visit https://mystic-south.com/  

    WEATHER MAGIC -WITCHERY, SCIENCE, LORE WITH AUTHOR DEBRA L. BURRIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 59:00


    Harness Powerful Energy From Weather Right Outside Your Door Why does the wind blow, how do clouds form, and what can the science and lore behind these occurrences teach you about magic? Physicist and witch Debra L. Burris explores the synergy of science and sorcery, helping you take simple steps to cast more powerful magic in rain or shine. With guidance and insights for practitioners of all skill levels, Debra provides nearly fifty spells, exercises, and crafts to enliven your practice. Learn protection methods for your home and family, cloud divination techniques, and sigil work using weather map symbols. Connect with your climate through an icicle spell, a fog ancestor meditation, thunderstorm water scrying, and more. From sunlight to snowfall, the dynamic energies of weather offer you boundless magical potential. Debra L. Burris is a witch, farmer, physicist, and Master Naturalist. She has a PhD in physics and teaches meteorology, astronomy, and physical sciences at the University of Arkansas. She has volunteered as a storm spotter, worked with the National Severe Storms Labs, and presents regularly at Mystic South. Visit her at Instagram.com/DocFireWoman.

    JUDY ANN NOCK - THE MODERN WITCHCRAFT BOOK OF CRYSTAL MAGICK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 61:00


    Judy Ann Nock, MS, is the bestselling author of six books on witchcraft including The Modern Witchcraft Book of Crystal Magick, The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes, The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs, and The Modern Witchcraft Book of Natural Magick. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and are enjoyed throughout the world. Judy Ann Nock is a popular musician in the Hoboken supergroup Psych-O-Positive, a metalsmith, a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, a member of Mensa, and has appeared in The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Guardian, Refinery29, and The Village Voice. She lives with her daughter and her cat in New York City. Judy Ann Nock (@trancesister) DESPERATE HOUSE WITCHES IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: DOROTHY MORRISON - PLEASE VISIT WWW.DOROTHYMORRISON.COM FOR ALL OF YOUR DOROTHY MORRISON NEEDS.  FOR WICKED WITCH MOJO PRODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCALE RETAILER

    FIRST FRIDAYS POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 56:00


    Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics. Follow Taliesin at https://www.tiktok.com/@taliesingovannon and https://www.instagram.com/taliesingovannon/?hl=en and https://www.taliesing.com/

    THE 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 63:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Dorothy Morrison at www.DorothyMorrison.com, and you can still purchase Wicked Witch Mojo products at your local retailer Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com/ 

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    AUTHOR CAIT JOHNSON

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 58:00


    Cait Johnson is the author of six works of spiritual non-fiction, as well as The Road to Minsk, a picture book for adults. Her latest book, due from Inner Traditions in 2022, is Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging: Finding Your Power through the Changing Seasons. Cait has written, directed, and performed in several surrealist musical theatre productions, and has published poetry grounded in the sacredness of the everyday, earth-honoring spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all things. She is a former faculty mentor in the Stonecoast MFA program and she trained with the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She has a private practice as an editor, book midwife, and intuitive counselor in the Hudson Valley. http://www.caitjohnson.com/

    Bruja Power With Wendy Mata

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 57:00


    Author, generational bruja (witch), healer, world traveler and initiated shaman. Wendy Mata, the founder of Bruja Power Botanica, supports magical ones in their journey of their reclamation of their power. She believes that awakened humans are a force of nature and the drive for the change needed in the world.  Please visit: https://www.bruja.us/?fbclid=IwAR1_-Q48VXNfTGyV6f-1KHrGzDoNoDyDhxjLAj3QpUue1GOLlS9lWO6OhkU&r_done=1

    JAYMI ELFORD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 58:00


    Jaymi Elford views tarot as a tool to create meaning and explore the world we live in. She's been slinging cards since she was young— a deck is always close. Beyond authoring numerous books and decks, she teaches and discusses innovative divination techniques at conferences across North America, and online on popular podcasts. She lives in Portland, Oregon and would love for you to visit her at Inner Compass Tarot Coaching. For more, please also visit - https://www.tarotinspiredlife.com/about-jaymi-elford/

    FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 54:00


    Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics. Follow Taliesin at https://www.tiktok.com/@taliesingovannon and https://www.instagram.com/taliesingovannon/?hl=en and https://www.taliesing.com/

    THE 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 58:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Dorothy Morrison at www.DorothyMorrison.com, and you can still purchase Wicked Witch Mojo products at your local retailer Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com/ 

    LADY THALESTRIS - HIGH PRIESTESS AND FOUNDER OF THE TEMPLE OF HECATE NY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 61:00


    Laurie Bizzarro (Lady Thalestris) - Lawyer and Wiccan High Priestess, Founder of The Temple of Hecate, Inc. joins Raina for the hour. We will catch up on what has been happening at the Temple of Hecate. You find the Temple of Hecate at https://www.facebook.com/templeofhecateinc/

    Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle with Deborah Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 76:00


    Meet Your Magical Menagerie Whether they're delivering wisdom from the gods or lending a paw, wing, or hoof to magical activities, familiars bring you inspiration and joy. Through this oracle, you can connect with them like never before. Bestselling author Deborah Blake and award-winning illustrator Elisabeth Alba present forty familiars—domestic, wild, and fantastic—that each have unique and empowering messages for you. These amazing creatures, grouped by the five elements, carry powerful guidance for your divination practice and daily life. Shuffle the cards, draw your companion, and enjoy all the gifts these animals have to offer. Deborah Blake is the author of over a dozen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows, The Little Book of Cat Magic and The Everyday Witch's Coven, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot and Oracle decks. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series for Berkley, and as well as a cozy mystery series about a run-down pet rescue. Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. She can be found at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com.  

    The Natural Home Wheel of the Year - Raechel Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 63:00


    CRAFTING, COOKING, DECORATING & MAGIC FOR EVERY SABBAT Recipes, Crafts & Activities to Inspire Your Creativity and Bring More Meaning to Every Season Welcome natural energies into your life with vibrant wheel of the year traditions that encompass your whole home. For each sabbat, Raechel Henderson features sections on low-cost activities, inspiration for your seasonal altar, journal prompts, food recipes, decoration ideas, and more. With color photos and an ecofriendly emphasis on found and foraged materials, Raechel teaches a nature-based approach to the sabbats that builds meaning in the spaces left barren by modern life. Her many sustainable ways to enjoy seasonal themes and lessons offer new perspectives and the opportunity to enrich your life at each turn of the wheel. Raechel Henderson is a Pagan and witch, following an eclectic and independent path. She currently works with Hestia and Turtle in her magical practice. She contributes articles to Llewellyn's almanacs and calendars and she blogs about magic, creativity, and living by your own patterns. Raechel is a dual-class seamstress/shieldmaiden and has been sewing professionally since 2008. She is also the author of Sew Witchy, The Scent of Lemon & Rosemary, and The Natural Home Wheel of the Year. Visit her on Instagram: @idiorhythmic

    TAROT EVERY WITCH WAY WITH LILITH DORSEY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 57:00


    TAROT EVERY WITCH WAY - Unlock the Power of the Cards for Spellcraft & Magic. .Immerse yourself in the magic of tarot as Lilith Dorsey introduces you to the many ways it can complement your witchcraft. Taking you beyond simple card meanings, this book offers culinary recipes, immersive meditations, effective spells, engaging crafts, insightful spreads, and much more. With hundreds of tips and activities, this extensive guide is full of inspiration for every magical practitioner. Explore important symbolism with two art samples for each card, one from the classic Tarot Original 1909 and the other from one of several modern Rider-Waite-Smith-style decks. Discover ways to combine tarot and magic with an extensive array of correspondences, including crystals, herbs, animals, astrology, and musical notes. Lilith also provides step-by-step instructions for making altars, shrines, and crystal grids to help empower your deck and your life. Lilith Dorsey, MA,  has focused their study and practice on Celtic, Afro-Caribbean, and  Indigenous  American spirituality. They are filmmaker of the experimental documentary Bodies of Water and choreographer/performer for jazz legend Dr. John's “Night Tripper” Voodoo Show. They have long been committed to providing accurate and respectful information about Magic and are proud to be a published Black author of such titles as Voodoo and African Traditional Religion; 55 Ways to Connect to Goddess; The African-American Ritual Cookbook; Love Magic; the bestselling Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens; and the award winning Water Magic. Visit them at LilithDorsey.com.  

    CATCHING UP WITH DOROTHY MORRISON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 59:00


    My favorite witch's birthday month is a time for celebration, and a visit. Let's find out what Dorothy Morrison is up to! Dorothy Morrison is an author and teacher in the fields of magic, Wicca and Neo-Paganism. She is a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, and founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986. She is a member of the Coven of the Raven, and studies the RavenMyst Circle Tradition. For more information, please visit at www.dorothymorrison.com

    THE 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 61:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Dorothy Morrison at www.DorothyMorrison.com, and you can still purchase Wicked Witch Mojo products at your local retailer Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com/ 

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 2:00


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    Diotima Mantineia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 58:00


    Diotima Mantineia is a witch and has been a professional astrologer and tarot reader for more than thirty years. She is also the author of Touch the Earth, Kiss the Sky: Allowing the Rational Mind to Welcome Magic and Spirituality (Llewellyn, 2020). She writes for Witches & Pagans and teaches widely. Her passion for science led her to a degree in soil and crop science as well as graduate work in the field. Visit her at www.UraniasWell.com.

    DIANA HELMUTH - THE WITCHING YEAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 63:00


    A skeptic spends a year trying to find spiritual fulfillment by practicing modern Witchcraft in this fascinating memoir that's perfect for fans of A.J. Jacobs and Mary Roach. Diana Helmuth, thirty-three, is skeptical of organized religion. She is also skeptical of disorganized religion. But, more than anything, she is tired of God being dead. So, she decides to try on the fastest-growing, self-directed faith in America: Witchcraft. The result is 366 days of observation, trial, error, wit, and back spasms. Witches today are often presented as confident and finished, proud and powerful. Diana is eager to join them. She wants to follow all the rules, memorize all the incantations, and read all the liturgy. But there's one glaring problem: no Witch can agree on what the right rules, liturgy, and incantations are. The Witching Year is a “compelling memoir” (Frances Denny, author of Major Arcana) that follows in the footsteps of celebrated memoirs by journalists like A.J. Jacobs, Mary Roach, and Caitlin Doughty, who knit humor and reportage together in search of something worth believing. Diana Helmuth writes about urges: to travel, to be in nature, and to feel understood. Her first book, How to Suffer Outside, was a National Outdoor Book Award winner, and her freelance work can be found in various anthologies, travel guides, and humor magazines. She studied anthropology and Arabic at UC Berkeley, and can often be caught moonlighting in Silicon Valley's start-up land, or producing the occasional podcast. She was born and raised in Northern California.

    The 4:15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 61:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Wicked Witch Studios at www.wickedwitchstudios.com Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com/

    FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 7:00


    Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics. Follow Taliesin at https://www.tiktok.com/@taliesingovannon and https://www.instagram.com/taliesingovannon/?hl=en, https://www.threads.net/@taliesingovannon?hl=en and https://www.taliesing.com/

    Laurie Bizzarro (Lady Thalestris) - Founder of The Temple of Hecate, Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 5:00


    Laurie Bizzarro (Lady Thalestris) - Lawyer and Wiccan High Priestess, Founder of The Temple of Hecate, Inc. joins Raina for the hour.  We will catch up on what has been happening at the Temple of Hecate.

    Danielle Dulsky - Bones and Honey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 57:00


    Danielle Dulsky is a heathen visionary, painter, and word-witch. The author of The Sacred Hags Oracle, Seasons of Moon and Flame, Woman Most Wild, and The Holy Wild, she teaches internationally and has facilitated circles, embodiment trainings, communal spell-work, and seasonal rituals since 2007. She is the founder of The Hag School and believes in the emerging power of wild collectives and sudden circles of curious dreamers, cunning witches, and rebellious artists in healing our ailing world. As an Irish-American, Danielle's witchcraft is deeply rooted in Celtic philosophy and Irish mythology. She believes fervently in the role of ancestral healing, embodiment, and animism in fracturing the longstanding systems supporting white-body supremacy and environmental unconsciousness, is committed to centering the voices and teachings of POC and LGBTQIA+ folks in her work as founder of Living Mandala Yoga, LLC and The Hag School and supports organizations and initiatives that do the same. Parent to two beloved wildlings and partner to a potter, Danielle fills her world with nature, family, art, and intentional sensuousness. Find her praying under pine trees, wandering through the haunted places, and whispering to her grandmothers' ghosts. Please visit her website at  DanielleDulsky.com

    FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 58:00


    Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) and I cover the latest. Follow Taliesin at https://www.tiktok.com/@taliesingovannon and https://www.instagram.com/taliesingovannon/?hl=en and https://www.taliesing.com/

    The 4:15 - January 4th, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 61:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of Wicked Witch Studios, The Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please visit Wicked Witch Studios at www.wickedwitchstudios.com Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org and House of Black Cat Magic at https://www.houseofblackcatmagic.com/

    THERESA REED - THE CARDS YOU'RE DEALT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 64:00


    Being Human Is Hard. Tarot Can Help. Everyone faces difficulties in life. Whether it's a scary diagnosis, the challenges of caregiving, the end of a relationship or job, or adjusting to an empty nest, every human being goes through times of loss and grief. Your trusty Tarot deck can provide comfort and wise counsel during tough times. The Cards You're Dealt is the new book from bestselling author Theresa Reed. One of the world's leading voices on Tarot—with a 30+ year career reading Tarot for thousands of clients—Theresa masterfully explains how to use Tarot to navigate life's trickiest situations. Whether you're a Tarot newbie holding your very first deck—or a Tarot professional looking for new spreads to try out with clients—you'll love this book. Ultimately, this is a book about living well. Theresa urges readers to celebrate each precious moment of life, make the most of your time, and make the best of the cards you've been dealt. Theresa Reed (“The Tarot Lady”) is a world-renowned tarot reader and expert who has been reading tarot and teaching tarot for close to thirty years. She is the host of the popular online podcasts Tarot Bytes and Astrology Bytes. Theresa is the author of Twist Your Fate: Manifest Success with Astrology & Tarot; Tarot, No Questions Asked; The Tarot Coloring Book; Tarot for Kids; and Astrology for Real Life and the coauthor of Tarot for Troubled Times. You can find Theresa online at TheTarotLady.com.  

    Delightfully Wicked Dorothy Morrison!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 71:00


    Join Dorothy Morrison and Raina as they catch up, and Dorothy lets us know what she has planned for her shop, Wicked Witch Studios. Dorothy Morrison is an author and teacher in the fields of magic, Wicca and Neo-Paganism. She is a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, and founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986. She is a member of the Coven of the Raven, and studies the RavenMyst Circle Tradition. For more information, please visit at www.wickedwitchstudios.com!  

    Tarot of The Owls - Pamela Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 61:00


    Spread Your Wings and Fly into the Realm of Mystical Owls Unlock your intuition with wisdom from owls of all shapes and sizes. This Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck features spectacular artwork by Elisabeth Alba and a companion guide by Pamela Chen. You'll connect with the four parliaments of the minor arcana (great horned, burrowing, barn, and snowy owls), the unique members of the major arcana, and the royal owls of the court cards. Tarot of the Owls teaches you how to use their insight to conquer daily challenges and create the life you truly desire. Pamela Chen is the author of Enchanted Crystal Magic and creator of Witchling Academy Tarot and Tarot of the Owls. She also works as a business, wealth, and money manifesting coach. She helps high-achieving, powerful creatives and visionaries access potentials and opportunities from the quantum field and akashic records through expanding their energetic awareness to infinite possibilities and real magic. When she is not writing or coaching, she loves to cuddle with her chickens, watch Korean drama, and eat spicy Cheeto puffs with avocado.  http://www.MagicalPam.com

    Container Magic with Charity L. Bedell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 22:00


    SPELLCRAFT USING SACHETS, BOTTLES, POPPETS & JARS 100+ Spells for Bags, Jars, Sachets & More Capture the magic within using Charity L. Bedell's original workings rooted in Conjure, Hoodoo, European folk magic, and modern witchcraft. She lays out the basics for using containers and shares extensive resources, making it easy to work magic with whatever supplies you have on hand. This book teaches you how to choose the right container, fill it for specific purposes, and cleanse and dispose of materials. You'll discover packets and poppets for short-term goals, charm bags for money magic, and witch balls for long-term protection. Featuring herbal and crystal correspondences, incense and oil formulas, and more, this is the spellbook you've always wanted. Charity L. Bedell (Maine), also known as Loona Wynd, is the one of the coauthors of The Modern-Day Witch series and the Wiccapedia Spell Deck. She has studied conjure with Starr Casas and Feri with Veedub, and she is initiated in the Temple Tradition. Bedell has written for The Witches' Almanac and Kindred Spirit Magazine, and she has presented at festivals such as WitchCon2020. Learn more at Mystic-Echoes.com.  

    Lisa McSherry - Travel Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 59:00


    Embark on a transformative journey into the world of travel and magic with Lisa McSherry. In this enchanting guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of practical tips, rituals, spells, and charms to infuse your travels with intention and mysticism. With over 200 pages of insightful content, Travel Magic serves as your trusted companion on the road, empowering you to infuse magic into every aspect of your journey. Pre-order now and join Lisa McSherry on a magical adventure that will transform the way you travel and experience the world. Lisa Mc Sherry I'm an Author, Priestess, and world traveler. In late 2021, after living in the Pacific Northwest for more than 25 years, I retired from the workforce and moved to Portugal along with my husband to create a new life. It was the fulfillment of a dream long held — to travel Europe, experiencing the culture, history, art, and food(!) in a slow, deeper fashion. To be a part of the culture and landscape rather than skimming through. Follow me through https://lisamcsherry.com, or on Facebook at: Lisa-McSherry-Author

    Wellness Witchery with Laurel Woodard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 5:00


    A MAGICKAL APPROACH TO NOURISHING THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Hundreds of Herbal Formulas and Recipes for Health, Wealth, and Love Learn how to eat, meditate, and spellcast your way to a higher quality of life with this book on integrating a magickal mindset into daily life. Laurel Woodward shares more than one hundred herbal formulas, over eighty essential oil blends, more than thirty exercises, and nearly thirty kitchen witchery recipes. Not only will you meet plant allies and nurture a relationship with them, but you'll also find mood-lifting activities and delicious foods for healing body, mind, and spirit. Wellness Witchery shows you the potent power of plants through numerous magickal, herbal, and self-care applications. Laurel provides formulas for boosting immunity, empowering relationships, relieving stress, improving self-esteem, and more. She also offers a variety of magical baths, recipes for treats and beverages, and essential oils for confidence, protection, and inner peace. With them, you can become happier, healthier, and more magickal. Laurel Woodward (Portland, OR) has been a witch for 20 years and is also a tarot reader. She has written for magazines and ezines on the subjects of healthy living, organic gardening, sustainable living, and the magick of tapping creative energy. Learn more at www.LiminalLandscapes.com.  

    The Evil Eye with Author Antonio Pagliarulo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 61:00


    Author Antonio Pagliarulo joins me to discuss his new book: "The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse" “Finally, there is a book written by an actual practitioner, in plain language, with warmth and compassion, that takes the Evil Eye and the misery it causes seriously. If you have been wondering about the Eye; if you fear it or think you have been struck by it; if you feel drawn to Evil Eye jewelry, this book is for you. May it provide you with safety, relief, and happiness.” —from the foreword by Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting Antonio Pagliarulo has been published by the Washington Post, NBC News, New York Daily News, The Wild Hunt, and Religion News Service. He is the son of southern Italian immigrants and was raised in a home where the magical arts were commonplace. Antonio lives in New York City. Visit his website at www.antoniopagliarulo.com.

    FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 56:00


    Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics. Follow Taliesin at https://www.tiktok.com/@taliesingovannon and https://www.instagram.com/taliesingovannon/?hl=en and https://www.taliesing.com/

    IT'S RAINA'S BIRTHDAY SHOW WITH LLEWELLYN AUTHOR DR. DEBRA BURRIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 62:00


    It's that time of the year.  Raina's birthday rant and an hour of hanging out with bestie, Dr. Debra Burris! About Dr. Debra Burris: Debra L. Burris is a witch, farmer, physicist, and Master Naturalist. She has a PhD in physics and teaches meteorology, astronomy, and physical sciences at the University of Arkansas. She has worked for the National Severe Storms Labs as a storm spotter and is a regular presenter at Mystic South. Visit her at Instagram.com/DocFireWoman. Look for her upcoming book from Llewellyn - WEATHER MAGIC: WITCHERY, SCIENCE, LORE to be released in April, 2024.  

    HANNAH FROM BINX'S HOME FOR CATS/HOUSE OF BLACK CAT MAGIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 59:00


    Binx's Home for Black Cats  Hannah Soboleski is the President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co., and the Executive Director of Binx's Home for Black Cats and directs all day-to-day operations. She is a lifetime cat lover and has been rescuing, fostering, and rehoming cats since 2016. She has spent years working with established cat rescues, shelters, and community cat programs to better the lives of cats and kittens in Buncombe County. She is also working toward her degree in Biology, with an emphasis on Animal Sciences. Binx Pyewacket is her familiar and best friend and is also the rescue mascot.   Star Bustamonte is the Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co., News correspondent for The Wild Hunt, and co-host of The 4:15. Her background is varied, having decades-long experience in both the service and retail industry. Spiritually, her path has forever been one of service and over the course of her life she has devoted her energy to supporting a variety causes that rest upon the foundation of equality, justice, and truth. She's also always been crazy for cats so it seems perfectly normal for her to now be involved with a rescue at this stage of her life—crazy cat lady, indeed! Together, Soboleski & Bustamonte opened House of Black Cat Magic in June of 2023, an operation that combines a retail shop offering magical & metaphysical supplies with a cat lounge that features adoptable Black Cats that are always happy to provide a little purr therapy for anyone visiting the lounge. Binx's Home for Black Cats contact and social media resources: Email: binxhomeforblackcats@gmail.com Website: https://www.binxshomeforblackcats.com/  

    Llewellyn's Little Book of Witchcraft - Deborah Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 61:00


    From LLEWELLYN'S LITTLE BOOKS SERIES #16 Brimming with nearly seventy spells, tips, and activities, this illustrated book helps you take new steps on your personal journey into witchcraft. Award-winning author Deborah Blake teaches you how to build an altar, use divination tools, invoke deities, and much more. Covering a wide range of magical goals, this little book will help you improve your relationships, deepen your connection to nature, and live a successful, enchanted life. Deborah Blake is the author of over a dozen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Little Book of Cat Magic and Everyday Witchcraft, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot and Everyday Witch Oracle. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series for Berkley, and her new cozy mystery series launched with Furbidden Fatality in 2021. Deborah lives in a 130-year-old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. Visit her at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com.

    FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 58:00


    Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics. Follow Taliesin at https://www.tiktok.com/@taliesingovannon and https://www.instagram.com/taliesingovannon/?hl=en and https://www.taliesing.com/

    The 4:15 - October 5th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 59:00


    Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org

    More Fiber Magick with Opal Luna

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 59:00


    Opal Luna, author of "FIBER MAGICK - A WITCH'S GUIDE TO SPELLCASTING WITH CROCHET, KNOTWORK & WEAVING" comes back on for a visit. Featuring over 100 color photos and illustrations, this fun and accessible guide introduces you to the magickal power of crochet, knotwork, and other fiber crafts. Witch and crochet expert Opal Luna shows you how to move spiritual intention from your mind into your hands through practical exercises, creative techniques, and patterns for more than seventy projects. Improving your magick through fiber arts is easy with Opal's step-by-step instructions and empowering guidance. Discover the tools of the trade, the power of color, and a variety of weaving, braiding, and knotting methods. Learn how to connect to deities and create sacred space for your practice. Explore how Fiber Magick can be used in your holiday celebrations and rites of passage. From sigils and yarn amulets to prayer shawls and crocheted poppets, Fiber Magick is full of delightful projects and perfect for practitioners of all skill levels. Opal Luna is a Crone Priestess of Minerva, long-time witch, crocheter, and teacher. She serves the South Florida Pagan Community as an officer of the Moonpath Grove. Become a member of The Fiber Magick Coven group on Facebook to share the Craft and craftiness. Please visit https://www.fibermagick.com/  

    LEO WITCH - UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF YOUR SUN SIGN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 60:00


    Coby Michael and Ivo Dominguez, Jr. come on to discuss book #5 of The Witch's Sun Sign Series! Ignite your witchcraft with the mighty roar of your Leo sun sign. Featuring eye-opening insight and numerous spells, exercises, and stories, Leo Witch reveals what strengths and weaknesses this sign brings to both your practice and everyday life. Ivo Dominguez, Jr. and Coby Michael, along with a variety of Leo contributors, teach you how to best connect with your sun sign energy. This book deepens your relationship to yourself, providing many ways to channel your natural tendencies into stronger witchcraft. Explore your moon and rising sign traits, discover what correspondences are best for Leo, perform a ritual to meet the spirit of your sign, and cleanse and shield yourself. This book in the Witch's Sun Sign Series helps you light up the night with your warmth, strength, and showmanship. Contributors include BronxWitch, Jaime Gironés, Fio Gede Parma, Gwendolyn Reece, Lady Rhea, David Salisbury, Dawn Aurora Hunt, and Sandra Kynes. For more about Ivo Dominguez, Jr., please visit IvoDominguezJr.com and for Coby Michael, please visit  https://www.thepoisonersapothecary.com/    

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