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In a brand new season of Mimir's Well, Allorah and Kitty explore the magical and mischievous world of poppets and dollbabies. We learn of their ancient origins with the Venus of Willendorf and Medieval wax dolls, explore the world's most haunted dolls, and learn how to make our own magical dolls and poppets. PLUS, you know, you'll get our witchy, unhinged banter that you won't find on our sister podcast Otherworldly Oracle Official Podcast. DISCLAIMER: There may be some content that is unsuitable for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised.Grab your supplemental Grimoire Page on our Burning HallOWS Patreon page.Visit Allorah's website to grab a Tarot or Numerology reading or soul origin profile.And check out the Witches Cabinet article on poppet magic to learn more.

Apologies for the insanely long amount of time it's taken us to post this episode. We encourage our patrons to grab their Book of Shadows pages before listening to this episode. We also encourage everyone to listen to the sister episode on The Otherworldly Oracle Official podcast in which we chat about Crowley's accomplishments and heroic characteristics. And don't forget to share, like and subscribe to this and all Burning Hallows Productions podcasts.So what makes the wickedest man in the world so wicked? Despite the positive affects he may have had, Alestair Crowley is probably the most controversial figure in the occult world. Crowley was wealthy beyond measure and spared no expense in exploring the darkness of the occult while luring others to help him build his utopia in the name of enlightenment. Crowley had his fingers in many pies including depraved sex, drugs, eugenics, espionage and possibly even murder. So come along with us as we dig underneath the well to explore the villainous ways of Alestair Crowley. WARNING: this episode contains discussions that feature themes that may be disturbing to some, such as sex, drug use, eugenics, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.Resources:On the Management of Blondes - Aleister Crowley in Vanity Fair I also apologise as I have misplaced the link to the works of Crowley as related to eugenics. I will keep looking!

The Left Hand Path. What do you imagine when you hear those words? Many practitioners are either taught or assume that those who engage in the left hand path are “dark” or practice “black magic” - terms which are controversial all on their own. They may even automatically associate those who practice the left hand path with Satanism, malefic magic, demons, cults, and the shadiest parts of the occult imaginable. But, how much of our assumptions of the left hand path are true? In witchcraft and the occult, ignorance is not bliss but rather a poison that leads practitioners into judgment of each other's practices.  Today's Season 3 premier welcomes left hand path practitioner and high priestess Jasmyne Ambrosia to help us demystify this path. Jasmyne resides in the Indianapolis, Indiana  area, is the high priestess of the Solar Court Coven, and runs a metaphysical business by the name of 3rd Eye Fortunes both online and in her local area. Grab your ceremonial goblet, and get ready to drink from the well. Find Jasmyne on the internet! Send a donation: https://www.paypal.me/JasmyneAmbrosia?fbclid=IwAR3_ch7KjlC7w2SzmLTp5XZAwmEaxCuD6Wdx1iW9bxkbiGvsEB_R2Mhnn-8 (https://www.paypal.me/JasmyneAmbrosia) 3obsidianeyes on TikTok Here is my Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IFJETV8APZT5?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR1IXdZpjM81O5obaVpKE9L0zdNefxsjrDL2sZFS09UbA26lq_8qlcS7B5s (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IFJETV8APZT5?ref_=wl_share) Check out the merch: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmy-store-10184486.creator-spring.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0U8abCJngakNKYDsOZ9ep_NdKgSgG9EGu6R3Z8Fers5gcSO5pR4lstHR8&h=AT2VArCoiWyZHxcmpE428AkkUQi3gc663s49ocrwhmL6WWYVeZd4tCMBZobXDzkM2iA6mVJxNqXuT16VKOhyw-ZKvLi7C7ZVDF4dJGzZeY64R4kwUzHl5keUERUQkI2Zu9IV2-AWSSbWFOQUGPOimw (https://my-store-10184486.creator-spring.com/) Patreon: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2F3rdeyefortunes%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0U8abCJngakNKYDsOZ9ep_NdKgSgG9EGu6R3Z8Fers5gcSO5pR4lstHR8&h=AT2VArCoiWyZHxcmpE428AkkUQi3gc663s49ocrwhmL6WWYVeZd4tCMBZobXDzkM2iA6mVJxNqXuT16VKOhyw-ZKvLi7C7ZVDF4dJGzZeY64R4kwUzHl5keUERUQkI2Zu9IV2-AWSSbWFOQUGPOimw (https://www.patreon.com/3rdeyefortunes) Insta: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2F3rd_eye_fortunes%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qPmasBKyuxFsnGOiAFAsMa9zDfTau70MKfx1Xxx44TloaHWLXfm8C2Pw&h=AT2VArCoiWyZHxcmpE428AkkUQi3gc663s49ocrwhmL6WWYVeZd4tCMBZobXDzkM2iA6mVJxNqXuT16VKOhyw-ZKvLi7C7ZVDF4dJGzZeY64R4kwUzHl5keUERUQkI2Zu9IV2-AWSSbWFOQUGPOimw (https://www.instagram.com/3rd_eye_fortunes/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3rdEyeFortunes/ (https://www.facebook.com/3rdEyeFortunes/) Join the book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/561248095218668/?ref=share_group_link (https://www.facebook.com/groups/561248095218668/?ref=share_group_link)

For thousands of years the Devil has been used as an icon of evil and retribution. You've likely heard tales of seduction into sin, damnation of wrongdoing, and the promise of eternal suffering through Satan or The Devil from Christian sermons whether in person or on television. But where did the Devil really begin? Contrary to popular belief, the Devil has not always existed. In the Jewish Old Testament there is no mention of the Devil and Satan is but a figure who does God's bidding rather than assuming the role as the Lord of Darkness. In fact, there was no fiery pit of eternal torture either. So where did the Devil we know come from? During the next hour we will explore how the modern Devil came to be and his influence as an icon of evil. Get  ready to warm yourself by the underworld fire as we drink from the well to explore one of the most taboo subjects in spirituality, The Devil. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1685/the-origin-of-satan/ (Origins of The Devil) https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/history-devil/ (History of the Devil )

There are two sides to everyone - a light side and a dark side. Our newest continuing series we call Heroes and Villains seeks to better understand the many complex facets of the human experience. The good and the bad. The joy, love and laughter. The greed, jealousy, and fear. In this series we will meet various mystical figures from the past, many that have warranted much controversy over the years.  Here on Mimir's Well, we'll uncover the villainous side of a mystical figure from history. And, once you've listened to the Villain episode, we encourage you to jump over to the Otherworldly Oracle Official podcast to listen to the Heroes' tale, where we explore the opposite side of the coin. This is to propose  that any of us can occupy these roles simultaneously or be both and yet neither, no matter how society portrays us. In today's first Heroes & Villains episode, we have tea with the dubious Queen of England, Anne Boleyn. So grab your cuppa and get ready to drink from the well.

Starting off Season 2 we're discussing a topic every fledgling witch ponders: Initiation. Get ready for an hour of spiritual spelunking as we excavate the definitions and history of initiation in spiritual practice, share our personal experiences, and reveal macabre rites of passage into witchcraft traditions. So, grab your goblet, and get ready to drink from the well.  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the practices mentioned are in no way sanctioned or recommended by the hosts. 

In this episode, we are foregoing the jingle bells and exploring the hellish side of the Yule and Christmas season including the Christmas Devil (otherwise known as Krampus), child-stealing hags, and much more! So grab your cuppa and be prepared for a terrifying sleigh ride. https://www.amazon.com/Old-Magic-Christmas-Yuletide-Traditions-ebook/dp/B00EYIAMW0 (The Old Magic of Christmas: Yultide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year) by Linda Raedisch is an excellent resource to the darker side of the season and is on our MUST have witchy booklist. 2qNpUicJlNnwvKDmpTn9

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! To show our thanks to all of our listeners, we've recorded this BONUS episode,where we are continuing our discussion on the scars of religious trauma, but more specifically we'll be exploring the dangerous world of CULTS. We'll discuss some of the more infamous cults of our time, and in addition, we'll present the major warning signs of a cult and provide recommendations on how to heal after leaving a cult.   Disclaimer: This episode is not for the faint of heart and contains material of an adult nature that may be triggering to some individuals. Neither of the hosts is a professional in the area of psychology and the information given here is purely for reference. We encourage all of our listeners to do their own research on this topic. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, we are getting down in the dogma and discussing the emotional (and sometimes physical) trauma that can be caused by extremist religion. Unfortunately, many of us who come to the pagan path have scars we still bear from past religious experiences. We'll discuss how these scars are created and how we can begin to heal from the dogmatic wounds of the past.

In this SPECIAL episode, we touch on the sabbat of Samhain, as well as our experiences with ghosts, ghouls, goblins, specters, and paranormal activity. We are also honored to have a descendant of gothic royalty gracing us with her presence to add to our discussion Ms. Shanna Stoker. Shanna is a formally trained theater actress and vocalist as well as being a witch, has her own etsy shop called The Ghoulish Garb, and is a direct relation to Bram Stoker, one of the original masters of gothic horror.   

Let's explore the world of the beautiful but deadly – The Poison Path. We will explore working with baneful herbs, plant spirits, flying ointments, lore, poison gardening and magickal uses of intoxicants. To help us on our journey, we've recruited Coby Michael. Coby runs The Poisoner's Apothecary and has a brand-new book titled The Poison Path Herbal: Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, & Ritual Entheogens set to release on October 12th and is already the #1 Best Seller in the category of Toxicology.

In which Allorah and Kitty tackle the controversial topics that fall under closed and open practices in the witchcraft and pagan communities including head wrapping, smudging, poppet magick, freezer spells, face painting and much much more! You won't hear your witchy sister co-hosts quite like this anywhere else. In this podcast, they hold nothing back...be prepared for laughs, a little tasteful vulgarity and a LOT of honesty! A Burning HallOWS Production.