Housecraft - The Witching Hour

Send us a textWe're back with all new guests, all new tarot theater and some fun with Edgar Allen Poe. Blessed Samhain, Wayward Ones, I've missed you!Special thanks to Debra Brennan and Lindsey Lopez for being the two witchy aunts we all need, Winfield Shaw, for his assistance and writing, and the talented artists at Freesound.org. You can find Housecraft on Instagram, Facebook and Patreon at Housecraft Official for updates, new episode info and more!

We're finally bringing fun for the whole family with our very own version of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol", as told through the Major Arcana.  This episode features Yuletide traditions, story telling and our very own battle with the Mari Lwyd. Guest Artists:Justin DayTaylor DayKate FlowerAdam Murphy with writing by Winfield Shaw and Laurenn MontanioEditing and Production by Kate Flower and Laurenn MontanioShout out to free sound.org for all of their amazing artists!

 Blessed Samhain Wayward Ones! Come in, Come in, warm up by the fire. The forest is full of frightening creatures tonight, so don't dally. Do I have some surprises for you today. It's our anniversary here at Housecraft and we're pulling out all the stops. We'll be conjuring spirits to help us continue our telling of the Tarot from the perspective of the Fool, and explore foraging and mushrooms with Passing Fancy. We'll top it all off with one of my favorite spooky stories, just in time for the Dumb Supper here at the Housecraft Home for Wayward Witches.

Welcome to our very first After Hours edition of Housecraft: The Witching Hour. School is our for the day and I'm chatting with Passing Fancy (instagram @witchinthemidst) and Professor Luna (instagram @loganmaluna) over a smoke behind the garden shed. And we're talking all the things we don't really get to talk about in our regular classes. So to really kick it off a bang, we're diving headfirst into Sex magic and our ideas of male and female energies. THIS IS AN 18+ EPISODE. RATED R MAMA. 

We're getting into the major arcana with a whole cast of exciting characters and the hero's journey like you've never heard before as we use alchemy to explore healing from trauma . With a quick trip to the woods to visit Passing Fancy to get into the magical properties of herbs and flowers of course. Welcome to the Witching Hour. Warning: this episode contains conversations of trauma. Don't worry though, we warn you first.Written and Produced by Housecraft Official under the direction of Laurenn Montanio  with writing assistance from Winfield Shaw. Audio assistance by Kate Flower and Dylan Montanio, featuring original music by Deadwood Honey. An extra special thanks to our cast for today: Dylan Montanio, Kate Flower, Ylenia Montanio, Justin Day and Matt Grdanc. Passing Fancy can be found on instagram @withinthemidst and Professor Luna can be found @LoganMaLuna.

Trigger warning for animal abuse and murderous children.Welcome back Wayward Ones for our first ever listener's stories told with all of the sinister charm of a childhood fairy tale (Our actress may sound young, but she's a teen with a love of Stephen King and the horror genre. This is not a sweet fairy tale, so proceed with caution) . Then we'll dive into the tale of The Bell Witch, one of the first ghosts in America to admit to murdering a living, breathing, human being. Finally, we'll watch the sun set and discuss the duality of tarot and how to utilize that duality to strengthen your readings. A most sincere and heartfelt thanks to my patreon for their continued support. If you'd like to join us and help keep our content going, you can find us at patreon.com/housecraftofficial. An extra special thanks to my talented daughter Gianna for telling her creepy rendition of our listener's tale “We can Be Friends Now” by Brittany Yates as well as the vocal talents of Justin Day, Kate Flower and the writing talents and Tarot insight of Winfield Shaw. And as always, the talented artists at free sound.org!

It's a birthday celebration here at Housecraft and we're celebrating with an all new tarot series, the finale to our Shadow Work 101 class, foraging for flowers and the ghostly tale of the Shawnee Amusement Park. Content warning: explicit material."Shawnee Park" is written by Laurenn Montanio "Flowers" is written by Michael Lazar (witchinthemidst on instagram) "Shadow Work 101" is written by Jordan Hale of the Psyche Magic Podcast "Tea and Tarot" is written by Winfield Shaw with inspiration from the late Rachel Pollock and Root Lock Radio. Performed by Laurenn Montanio.All production by Housecraft LLC.

Just in time for Beltane! An all new episode and today we're talking Beltane. We can't do Irish accents but we do have all the deets on the Horned God and the Lady. We'll also be foraging among the trees with Passing Fancy (on instagram as @witchinthemidst) , taking a mini cryptid trip to Joplin Missouri ( Anthony Diaz with 50 States of Terror) , and tying tarot into our Shadow Work with Mystic River ( Jordan Hale, Psyche Magic Podcast). I loved this episode and I hope you do too! Warning: there's most def sexual content in here. Not a ton. But its there.

Do come in out of the rain. Today at the Housecraft Home for Wayward Witches, we have a delightful array of classes designed to further your knowledge of darker realms  and help you find your place among them. We'll discuss Lilith in Mythology, Shadow Work in Occult Psychology, Cryptids and how to commune with nature. Welcome back to The Witching Hour.Content Warning: This episode does contain adult content and themes of infanticide. Created, Edited and Produced by Laurenn Montanio, and the Housecraft Network. All content is owned by Housecraft LLC. Special thanks to all my special guests:Jordan Hale from the Psyche Magic Podcast as Mystic RiverAnthony Diaz from 50 States of Terror: An American Cryptid PodcastMichael Lazar as Passing FancyDylan MontanioYlenia MontanioAmanda Carrolland the amazing sound creators at freesound.org Creative Commons 

This week we'll be exploring the path and dangers of the Hearth Witch with Passing Fancy before we arrive in mythology class, where we'll discuss the Norse goddess Freya. We're even going to try something a little new to help you connect with the goddess herself! This is a Housecraft Official Production.Written by Laurenn Montanio and Michael Lazar.Extra special thanks to our voice actors for todays tales, Kate Flower, Justin Day, Taylor Day and Dylan Montanio. Sorry for how many times you all have to seduce each other via audio.I'd also like to thank the artists of free sound.org, whom without, this episode would be way less exciting:Yap_Audio_ProductionPashee150118NicoleKalamerBloodPixelHero

We're taking a break from our Current series to chat with other members of our Housecraft Family ( Anthony Diaz of @50 States of Terror, Kate Flower and Passing Fancy) about some yuletide legends and traditions that speak to us. Pull up next to the fire, join the conversation, and Bitchin' Yule Wayward Ones. 

Welcome back to an all episode in our "Housecraft Home for Wayward Witches" Series. Today we'll be visiting with our Mistress of Lore, Mrs. Kailey Diaz about the Witch of Endor, UCCS instructor and chemist Erick Rivera Lemon about the chemical properties of Mercury, Passing Fancy about the green witch and the lefthand path, and rounding out the episode with a little mythology as we discuss the Roman God Mercury.Special thanks today to all our speakers:Kailey Diaz of @ 50 States of TerrorKate FlowerMichael Lazar (instagram @ witchinthemidst)Ericka Rivera LemonKate FlowerLaurenn MontanioWith special thanks to free sound.org!.

Welcome back Wayward Ones! This episode features Baba Yaga tales from Mayhem Lu, How to Be Ridiculous by Passing Fancy and Tarot 101 with Shanna Stoker.  As we like to change things constantly to adapt to our growing community, we're trying something all new this season! If you'd like to hear more, please join us on https://www.patreon.com/HousecraftOfficial. All  editing and production By Laurenn Montanio.Passing Fancy classes are written by Michael Lazar, who's on instagram as witchinthemidst.Tarot written and performed by Shanna Stoker, whom you can find here: linktr.ee.com/theghoulishgal.An extra special thanks to all of my voice actors! Kailey Diaz, Kate Flower, Teri Foley, Shannon Dapelo and Gigi Montanio. And the amazing sound artists at free sound.org

Season 2 of Housecraft:The Witching Hour is coming to close and Lu is joined by none other than co-owner of The Ghoulish Garb, Singer, actress and spooky entrepreneur Shanna Stoker. She's also joined by Kailey Diaz of 50 States of Terror. Together they'll dive into the legends and lore that is Morgan Le Fay and Marie Laveau.  

In this installment of our patron deity series we're off to beautiful kingdom of Ancient Rome. As we read more about the imminent threat to our reproductive rights, we feel the goddess stirring.  This weeks episode is a little different than the rest of our Patron Deity Series because we believe it's important to have these conversations and not be afraid to discuss politics when they impact all of us, and we believe the goddess Minerva would absolutely agree. Join as  we explore the Roman goddess's mythology and how she can inspire our own actions today. Trigger warning: Today's episode does feature discussions that include abortion and suicide. Special thanks to the vocal talents of Kate Flower, Kailey Diaz and Reid Brown.Sound Production by Kate Flower and Laurenn MontanioAll episodes are written, researched and recorded by Laurenn Montanio with research assistance by P.W.Shaw

Welcome back Wayward Ones to part 3 of our Patron Deity Series! The point of this series is to introduce the lore and practice behind different deities, see if one speaks to you. These episodes are a lot of folklore and a lot fun so witches and non alike can all enjoy! We've seen the ancient pyramids of Egypt, the caverns of Greece and the fields of China but this week we travel to a pantheon beyond the clouds where a majestic golden hall shines brightly and peacefully. The roof is made of golden shields, the rafters from warriors spears.  The great tree, Glasir, stands at the entrance, the most beautiful tree in existance, full of gold and red leaves, glowing in the sunlight. An aroma of roasting boar and spiced meads fill the air. Now that you have the beautiful image of Valhalla in your mind, plunge through the clouds to the earth. Through the earth. Farther and farther. Where everything gets dark and quiet and cold.  The deity I bring you today has a similar dichotomy. She can be described as terrifying and dangerous, or a kind and welcoming caretaker. Her face reflected this duality as well. She was half beautiful goddess, half decayed.  Hel was believed to hold dominion over all death, including that of the gods, arguably making her the most powerful deity in Norse mythology. Welcome to the Witching Hour. Written and Recorded by Mayhem Lu w/ Housecraft LLC, all rights reserved.Special thanks for the vocal skills of Justin and Taylor Day, Kate Flower and Kailey Diaz (50 States of Terror) for todays characters.Also a special thanks to these artists over at free sound.org:Hali_PinsonTimbreKystertim.kahnCell31_Sound_PLeandiViljoen

Welcome back, Wayward Ones, to the next chapter in our Patron Deity Series. The point of this series is to introduce a variety on deities from pantheons all over the world and share a little about their stories and how you can involve them in your every day practice. See if one speaks to you. And if they don't, well. We can promise we're having way too much fun putting these episodes together and they'll still be fun for you too! Last week we went to ancient Egypt to explore the feline goddess herself, Bast. This week we'll be traveling through dense forests, ancient mountains and the historic Great Wall. Think flowing rivers, fields of rice, and the looming presence of Mount Everest on the Horizon. That's right. We're headed to China and getting into the great Lunar Goddess Chang'e.  As always, there's several versions of the story you're about to hear. We went with the one we thought fit best here with us today. Welcome to the Witching Hour.Voice acting by: Mayhem Lu, Justin and Taylor Day, Kate FlowerAll content is written, recorded, and edited by Housecraft LLC.Original music by Fuzzy Bunny Fish FySound accreditation to the artists from free sound.org:TimbrejzdnvdoosjnewlocknewjsburghP.JezisekunchazGregorQuendelCUeckermannX3nus

Welcome to our first episode of the Patron Deity Series! . In an effort to build on the foundations we've started here at The Witching Hour, one of the most common questions we've received is how do you pick a deity for your practice? And how can you honor them within your practice? So every few weeks we'll be doing shorter but more focused episodes on specific deities to help you on your journey! And our first episode is a BANGER. You know we love the drama and a few good laughs so kick back and enjoy.We feature all original music by Fuzzy Bunny Fish Fry. All our content is written and created by Housecraft. I'd like to give special thanks to the vocal talents of Justin Day, Taylor Day and Kailey and Anthony Diaz of 50 States of Terror. With editing assistance from Kate Flower.This episode also features sounds from free sound.org by:TaXMaNFoReVeRSilverIllusionistZabuhailoszegvariMayaButi

This week Lu brings in a very extra special guest, her Carrie Fisher without the space buns, to discuss both what it was like to raise a witchy child and ideas for moms raising kids in their own craft. These are also super good suggestions for those just starting into their own practice!Please like, subscribe, review, it helps us so much! Or you can support us AND get cool stuff over on Patreon at Patreon.com/HousecraftOfficial.We'd like to thank todays guest, Author S.M.Dapelo for her time. Written, Edited and Produced by the Housecraft Network, all rights reserved. Featuring sounds from Freesound.org and original music by Fuzzy Bunny Fish Fry. You can follow us on Instagram at HousecraftOfficial for all of our network news or on Facebook at the Housecraft Home for Wayward Witches. 

So often on this journey we get questions from listeners who just aren't sure where to start or who to ask. For this episode Lu is joined by 50 States of Terror host Kailey Diaz as they go through questions sent in by listeners like you! Hosted by Kailey Diaz and LuEditing and sound engineering by Kate Flower and LuExtra special thanks to freesound.org, our number one go to site for sounds. All content is owned by Housecraft LLC.

The holidays are here and we at Housecraft wanted to thank our listeners with all our hearts. So we teamed up with all our Housecraft podcast family to bring tales of whimsy, murder, cryptids, witchcraft and Yuletide traditions! Join The Witching Hour, 50 States of Terror and Camp Dreadwood as we weave holiday tales just for you! So Much Credit for this episode:Voice Acting by: Kate FlowerJustin DayLaurenn MontanioKailey DiazAnthony DiazEm ChristianFeaturing tales from Camp Dreadwood, 50 States of Terror and Housecraft Presents:The Witching Hour.Original Music by:Fuzzy Bunny Fish FrySugar Plum Dark Mix by Kevin Macleod Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite by Bobby ColeIncluding sounds by:"Hawk Call, Single, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org"Running, Snow, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.orgAmeAngelofSound @ https://www.freesound.org/people/11linda/Writing By:Anthony DiazEm ChristianKailey DiazKate FlowerLaurenn MontanioPatrick ShawEditing:Em ChristianKailey DiazKate FlowerLaurenn MontanioProduced by Housecraft LLC,  all rights reserved.

Is a patron god or goddess necessary to your practice? This week we explore Em's patron goddess Hecate. We'll get right into her mythology, how to involve Hecate in your practice and her deep allure to witches everywhere.This episode was sponsored in part by Mystic Dragon Games, be sure to use promo code WITCHINGHOUR at mysticdragongames.com.All editing was done by Housecraft LLC with original music by Fuzzy Bunny Fish Fry ( you can find them on Instagram or Fecbook).Featuring original sounds from the following artists at freesounds.org:AmeAngelofSin"Crowd Screaming, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org"EARTHQUAKE OR DISTANT SPACE SHUTTLE RUMBLE.WAV" by genelythgow

Welcome back for Season 2 Wayward Ones! This month we're deep diving into the rise of Occultism in Victorian society, one of Lu's favorite subjects to talk about! We'll be getting into mediums, seances, literature and the birth of spiritualism. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines Occultism as “various theories and practices involving a belief in and knowledge or use of supernatural forces or beings” and describes the “aspects of occultism that appear to be common to all human societies (as) divination, witchcraft and alchemy…” while the latin root, occoltus, simply means “knowledge of the hidden.”What better way to kick off the season! All new topics, same old Mothers of Mayhem.  Make sure to like, subscribe and leave reviews; it means so much to us! Blessed be and remember, mind your cauldron!All content created by Mothers of Mayhem Em and LuSound editing and Production by Laurenn Montanio and Kate FlowerOriginal Music by Fuzzy Bunny Fish Fry/ On Facebook and InstagramFind all of our awesome sponsor info at mysticdragongames.com or Mystic Dragon Games on Facebook and Instagram!Sources for Today's Episode:https://www.bl.uk/romantics-and-victorians/articles/the-victorian-supernaturalhttps://victorianweb.org/victorian/religion/spirit.htmlhttps://victorianweb.org/victorian/religion/birch.htmlFRAGILE SPECTRES: HOW WOMEN OF VICTORIAN BRITAIN USED THE OCCULT AND SPIRITUALIST MOVEMENT TO CREATE AUTONOMY A Thesis Presentedhttps://dspace.stir.ac.uk/bitstream/1893/323/1/Thesis.pdfhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/occultismBooks –https://www.jstor.org/stable/30053265https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7591/j.ctt1w1vkns

Your Mothers of Mayhem are absolutely thrilled to present to you two new podcasts to fill your summer while The Witching Hour is on break. Join Lu and your Mistress of Lore Kailey Diaz as they present their newest pet  projects, 50 States of Terror and Camp Dreadwood!Make sure to like, follow, subscribe, all the things to Housecraft for new updates and projects every day! You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, tik tok, we're all over! Thank you for an amazing season, we'll  see you in October!

Hello to our Wayward Witches and Devilish DarlingsWe are so excited to announce the final episode of Housecraft- The Witching Hour Season One. In this lore episode we are talking Werewolves! As always we go into the lore surrounding werewolves from all over the world, we talk about the clinical side of lycanthropy, the psychological aspects of werewolves, and even cannibalism and religion. We couldn't have picked a better topic for our last episode, because this was probably the most fun we have had reading, researching, and recording for you all!Be sure to stick around the Housecraft social media pages and keep an eye wherever you're listening, because even though The Witching Hour is on break we still have so much more in store for you all!Thank you so much for your amazing love and support this season, and we will see you again in October, with new practical and lore episodes out every other Friday at noon!Blessed Be,and Stay Magical,Your Mothers of Mayhem, and Mistress of LoreEm, Lu, and Kailey. 

Welcome Back Wayward Witches and Devilish Darlings,This week, your magnificent Mothers of Mayhem are feeling out of this world!This is the perfect time to delve into some lunar magic! On May 26th there will be a lunar eclipse, as well as a Super Flower Moon, meaning this is the perfect time to learn a little about this incredible celestial body and how she interacts with witchcraft. Enjoy dramatic storytelling, information of lunar rituals, and, of course, a healthy helping of impropriety from your Mothers of Mayhem as they give you something to HOWL about. Be sure to out Housecraft on all of our social media pages and look for this episode's master thread on the Housecraft Facebook page for citations, information, and to chat with other listeners!and, as always,Stay Magical.Your Housecraft Teamand Your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu.

Welcome Back Wayward Witches and Devilish Darlings,Our Mistress of Lore and Honorary Mother of Mayhem, Kailey Diaz, is back again for another exciting folklore-filled installment of Housecraft - The Witching Hour. This episode we explored the fantastic tales surrounding the two greatest celestial influences on our lives, the Sun and Moon, and all the Lore surrounding them from around the globe. From ancient folklore to modern superstition, there is so much lore surrounding the phenomenon of Eclipses and the magic and mystery they bring about. Thank you for taking this journey with us!Be sure to look for this episode's master thread on the Housecraft Facebook page for citations, information, and to chat with other listeners!And, as always,Stay Magical.The Housecraft Team and Your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu. 

Beltane Blessings and Welcome Back Wayward Witches and Devilish Darlings,Those Illustrious Ladies of Enchantment, your Mothers of Mayhem, are back for a special Beltane installment of Housecraft - The Witching Hour. Beltane, the celebration of the coming summer, is drawing near and the Housecraft crew is excited to impart some knowledge on the history and traditions of Beltane, with a little of that famous Housecraft raunch, for a fun-filled and informative episode. Join for Beltane customs, rituals, and even a special guest spot from Housecraft Producer, Kate, reading a dramatic Beltane tale.  Be sure to look for this episode's master thread on the Housecraft Facebook page for citations, information, and to chat with other listeners!And, as always,Stay Magical.The Housecraft Team and Your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu.  

Welcome Back Wayward Witches and Devilish Darlings,Our Mistress of Lore and Honorary Mother of Mayhem, Kailey Diaz, is back again for another exciting folklore-filled installment of Housecraft - The Witching Hour. This episode we narrowed our usually vast field down so that we could dive even deeper into our topic at hand, and dive we did. Today we will be exploring the unfathomable depths of the Mediterranean and facing the magnificent, mythological monsters we find there. Greek lore is a particular favorite of our Mothers of Mayhem, and we believe it shows in this episode!  Tune in for Herculean adventures, the monstrous maw and her serpentine sister, and  beguiling siren songs and the sailors who survive them. Be sure to look for this episode's master thread on the Housecraft Facebook page for citations, information, and to chat with other listeners!And, as always,Stay Magical.The Housecraft Team and Your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu. 

Welcome Back Wayward Witches and Devilish Darlings,Those Foul-Mouthed Mistresses of Madness, Your Mothers of Mayhem, are back for a hex-filled installment of Housecraft - The Witching Hour. As is oftentimes the case, the Mothers of Mayhem are on different ends of the spectrum regarding today's topics, Curses and Hexes. Join for a dive into the differences between hexes and curses, the properties behind common curse ingredients, as always, your bi-weekly dose of Mayhem. Be sure to look for this episode's master thread on the Housecraft Facebook page for citations, information, and to chat with other listeners!And, as always,Stay Magical.The Housecraft Team and Your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu.  

Welcome Back Wayward Witches and Devilish Darlings,Our Mistress of Lore and Honorary Mother of Mayhem, Kailey Diaz, is back again for another exciting folklore-filled installment of Housecraft - The Witching Hour. This episode we take on just one small piece of the giant pie that is the lore of the Fae. As always, this episode bounces between dramatic story telling, fact, and the occasional silly tangent, all about the mischievous creatures known to make mayhem and magic in the mortal realm. Buckle up for this laugh-filled episode and prepare to learn many ways to interact with the Fae, as well as who your Mothers of Mayhem do and don't call Daddy...Be sure to look for this episode's master thread on the Housecraft Facebook page for citations, information, and to chat with other listeners!And, as always,Stay Magical.The Housecraft Team and Your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu.  

On this Episode of Housecraft - The Witching Hour your Mothers of Mayhem tackle the complex topic that is currently taking the witchy world by storm, The Age of Aquarius. What does it mean? When did it start? How does it affect us as spiritual beings? Find some answers here, and be sure to join us on our social media pages for continued conversation about these tantalizing topics, and much much more! Stay Magical, Your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu.

Spend Valentine's Day with your Mothers of Mayhem in this special holiday edition of Housecraft - The Witching Hour. We're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to share a little love on the Day of Love. We will be talking about the good, bad, and morally reprehensible of love in witchcraft. This episode is special in many ways, as it is longer than one hour and much more free form than our usual. This holiday special is like sitting down and having a chat with the Mothers of Mayhem, so have a seat and feel the love. Stay Magical,Your Mothers of Mayhem, Em and Lu.

Our second installment of our newest segment of Housecraft - The Witching Hour, all about Folklore. This Episode is the continuation of our first, which features Our Mistress of Lore and Honorary Mother of Mayhem, Kailey Diaz. Scary stories, creepy facts, and hours of research make for a comprehensive history of one of the scariest legends, which can be traced back to the 15th century and across every continent. Check out all of our social media platforms for continued spooky conversations and more craft related content.Stay Magical,The Housecraft Teamand your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu

Our first installment of our newest segment of Housecraft - The Witching Hour, all about Folklore. This Episode features an amazing guest start, Our Mistress of Lore and Honorary Mother of Mayhem, Kailey Diaz. Scary stories, creepy facts, and hours of research make for a comprehensive history of one of the scariest legends, which can be traced back to the 15th century and across every continent. Check out all of our social media platforms for continued spooky conversations and more craft related content.Stay Magical,The Housecraft Teamand your Mothers of Mayhem,Em and Lu