Big Crystal Energy Podcast - Crystals, Glamour, and Magic for Liminal Spaces

Ashleigh Bodell
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Big Crystal Energy Podcast 🎙️✨ Welcome to Big Crystal Energy—the witchcraft and crystals podcast for people living between worlds. Hosted by Ashleigh Bodell, an Orthopedic Physician Assistant and practicing witch, this show teaches you how to integrate magic, tarot, astrology, and energy work into your everyday life. Season 3: Season of the Veil explores liminal space, transformation, and the power of the in-between. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or crystal-curious, you'll find deep dives into: ✨ Crystal healing & metaphysical properties ✨ Tarot & oracle card readings ✨ Witchcraft practices & pagan traditions ✨ Manifestation & energy work ✨ Astrology & the Wheel of the Year ✨ Occult wisdom & mystical living Through conversations with healers, spiritual guides, and magic-makers—plus solo episodes on everything from glamour magic to seasonal rituals—Ashleigh shows you how to be fully magical AND fully professional. Perfect for witches, spiritual seekers, crystal lovers, and anyone ready to embrace their power in the liminal. 🔮 Tune in, trust your intuition, and step through the veil.

  1. 12h ago

    Jet and the Magic of What Remains

    Jet is more than just another black protection stone. In this episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh returns to a stone she first covered briefly last September and gives it the deeper exploration it deserves. Jet is an organic mineraloid formed from ancient wood, transformed underground over millions of years into a lightweight black material that humans have carved, worn, buried with the dead, and used as protection for centuries. This episode explores the geology and formation of jet, how to tell it apart from black obsidian, onyx, and black tourmaline, and the long history of jet as jewelry, amulet, mourning object, and magical tool. Ashleigh also looks at Whitby jet, Victorian mourning jewelry, Queen Victoria’s influence on its popularity, and the fascinating connection between Whitby and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. From grief and ancestor work to psychic protection, nightmares, divination, energetic boundaries, and modern associations with vampires, jet occupies a strange and beautiful place between the living and the dead. And perhaps that is what makes it such a perfect stone for October. Jet began as something alive. It was buried, transformed in darkness, and eventually returned to the surface as something entirely new. In this episode:  What jet actually is and how it forms  Why jet is technically not a crystal  How jet differs from obsidian, onyx, and black tourmaline  The ancient history of jet as jewelry and protection  What makes Whitby jet so significant  Queen Victoria and Victorian mourning jewelry  Jet’s connection with grief, remembrance, and the dead  Protection from nightmares, spirits, psychic attack, and unwanted energy  The connection between jet, Whitby, Dracula, and vampire folklore  Why jet can be understood as a liminal or “threshold” stone  Ways to work with jet for divination, ancestor work, boundaries, grief, and protection This episode is also the perfect lead-in to Friday’s conversation with Rose Sinister, where Big Crystal Energy goes even deeper into vampire history, folklore, and the darker stories that have followed them through the centuries. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    Jet and the Magic of What Remains

  2. 4d ago

    Ouija: Spirits, Superstition & the Salem Witch Board Museum with John Kozik

    We are officially stepping into the Season of the Witch, and to take us a little deeper into spooky season, I’m bringing one of my favorite conversations back from the Big Crystal Energy archives. So many new listeners have found the podcast since this episode originally aired, and this conversation with John Kozik of the Salem Witch Board Museum was simply too good to leave buried. John is a historian, collector, and founding member of the Talking Board Historical Society whose fascination with Ouija began with the board he inherited from his grandmother. What started as collecting eventually grew into an incredible mission to research, preserve, and share the history of talking boards—and ultimately led to the Salem Witch Board Museum. In this episode, we explore the origins of talking boards during the Spiritualist movement, how Ouija became one of the most recognizable names in the paranormal world, and how pop culture helped transform something once used to communicate with loved ones into an object many people now fear. John also shares stories from his collection, including incredibly rare antique boards, the mysterious Stranger Things board at the museum, paranormal experiences visitors have reported, and the lengths he has gone to track down some of the rarest pieces in Ouija history. But this conversation goes beyond the paranormal. We also talk about obsession, collecting, following the strange threads that have been with us since childhood, and what can happen when you go all in on the weird thing you love. Whether you heard this conversation when it originally aired or you're discovering it for the first time, grab a candle, settle in, and let's descend a little deeper into spooky season. In this episode: • The surprising origins of talking boards and Ouija • Ouija’s connection to the Spiritualist movement • How movies and pop culture changed the way people view Ouija • John’s grandmother and the board that started his collection • Rare and unusual talking boards from throughout history • The mysterious Stranger Things board at the Salem museum • Paranormal experiences and stories visitors have shared • The Salem Witch Board Museum and Talking Board Historical Society • Turning an incredibly niche obsession into a career • Why the things we're drawn to as children may follow us throughout our lives Connect with John and learn more about the Salem Witch Board Museum and Talking Board Historical Society. And if you're new to Big Crystal Energy, welcome. There is plenty more strange, magical, witchy energy coming your way as we move deeper into the Season of the Witch. Instagram: @salem_witch_board_museum Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    Ouija: Spirits, Superstition & the Salem Witch Board Museum with John Kozik

  3. Sep 29

    When Life Is Moving in Every Direction, Reach for Aragonite

    What does it mean to stay grounded when everything around you feels like it is shifting? In this episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh explores aragonite, a stone associated with grounding, patience, emotional balance, surrender, and staying connected to your center during periods of change. Aragonite is especially known for its striking starburst formations, with crystal points radiating outward in every direction from one central core. That structure becomes the perfect metaphor for this episode: life can feel busy, uncertain, expansive, and even chaotic, while you still remain anchored to yourself. Ashleigh also dives into the geology of aragonite, its relationship to calcite, its famous “sputnik” formations, and the different varieties of the stone, including blue, green, white, and golden forms. From there, the conversation moves into the deeper themes aragonite brings up around control, overworking, responsibility, emotional regulation, and learning when to act versus when to surrender. This episode also explores why aragonite feels especially relevant during the liminal season between Mabon and Samhain, when the veil is said to feel thinner and spiritual practices like divination, shadow work, dreamwork, and ancestor connection often move closer to the surface. At its core, this is an episode about finding your center when life is moving in every direction. In this episode:  The geology and formation of aragonite  Why aragonite and calcite are chemically similar but structurally different  Sputnik and star cluster formations  Grounding, surrender, and control  Overworking and hyper-responsibility  Emotional regulation and returning to the present  Different varieties of aragonite  Practical ways to work with the stone  Aragonite between Mabon and Samhain  Staying rooted when the veil feels thinnerSend me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    When Life Is Moving in Every Direction, Reach for Aragonite

  4. Sep 25

    Squatters, Séances & Spooky Season: A Chaotic Life Update

    Life has been lifing lately… so today’s episode is a little different. I’m sitting down for an impromptu Big Crystal Energy life update to share some of what’s been happening behind the scenes—the good, the stressful, the completely chaotic, and, of course, the witchy. I’m talking about burnout, family life, the absolute saga happening at our historic property in Augusta, Georgia (including our first official squatter 😬), and why I’m realizing that something has to give when it comes to how much I’m trying to juggle. I’m also sharing some of the bigger changes I’ve been thinking about lately: simplifying my life, protecting my energy, reevaluating the future of the Crystal Library episodes, and a three-year dream that could eventually take my family back to the California coast. And because spooky season is officially here, there’s plenty to look forward to. I’m sharing my upcoming travels through Atlanta, Augusta, Charleston and Savannah, a witchy desert retreat in Tucson, and my Halloween trip to New Orleans for the Anne Rice Vampire Ball—and my very first séance. Then I pull out the Seasons of the Witch: Mabon Oracle for the Maple Tree Spread, a five-card reading centered around abundance, success, momentum, boundaries, and one question that feels especially important right now: What if success isn’t about doing more—but having more of your time back? Plus, I’m giving you a little sneak peek at what’s coming for Season 4 of Big Crystal Energy: glamour + divination. This one is messy, personal, reflective, and very much a snapshot of where I am right now. Because sometimes Big Crystal Energy looks like manifestation, magic and beautiful rituals…and sometimes it looks like trying to protect your energy while life is absolutely lifing. ✨ In this episode: Life lately, burnout, and why I’m craving lessThe ongoing chaos at our historic Augusta propertyEnergy clearing, boundaries, and protecting your peaceWhy I’m reconsidering my Tuesday Crystal Library scheduleMy three-year dream of moving back toward the California coastSpooky season travels, witchy adventures, the Vampire Ball + my first séanceThe Maple Tree Oracle Spread for abundance and successWhy slowing down may actually be part of becoming more successfulA sneak peek at Season 4: glamour magic + divinationAnd if you’re a diviner with an unusual or fascinating divination practice—or a glamour magician with something to share—I want to hear from you. I’m already dreaming up Season 4 and would love to discover some incredible new voices to bring onto Big Crystal Energy. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    Squatters, Séances & Spooky Season: A Chaotic Life Update

  5. Sep 22

    Apache Tear: Grief, Shadow Work & the Stone I Chose as a Child

    Apache Tear was one of the very first stones I ever chose as a child, long before I knew anything about crystal meanings, shadow work, or the symbolism this little piece of volcanic glass would eventually carry for me. I found it while visiting a witchy shop in Omaha, Nebraska with my dad during a complicated period of my childhood. My parents were divorced, I was moving back and forth between two homes, and as an only child I often found myself caught in the middle of adult emotions and situations I didn’t yet have the language to understand. Decades later, I still have that same tiny Apache Tear. In this episode of The Crystal Library, I explore the geology of Apache Tear, its relationship to obsidian, and the striking way this almost-black stone can become translucent when held to the light. That physical characteristic becomes a powerful metaphor for shadow work: not eliminating the darkness, but becoming willing to see what is actually there. We also explore Apache Tear’s modern associations with grief, mourning, protection, forgiveness, emotional release, and resilience, along with a message from Colette Baron-Reid’s Crystal Spirits Oracle about allowing grief to move rather than suppressing it. I also take a careful look at the commonly repeated story behind the name “Apache Tear.” Rather than presenting modern crystal lore as authenticated Indigenous history, I talk about why it matters to distinguish documented history, widely repeated metaphysical stories, and our own spiritual interpretations. This episode becomes deeply personal as I reflect on childhood grief, emotional inheritance, forgiveness, and the work it has taken to hold two truths at once: that some experiences affected me deeply, and that my parents were also human beings navigating their own wounds with the tools they had available to them. We talk about:  Apache Tear geology and its connection to obsidian  Why some Apache Tears appear translucent when held to light  The history and modern lore surrounding the stone’s name  Grief that exists beyond death and obvious loss  Childhood grief and the loss of stability  Shadow work as self-awareness rather than self-rejection  Protection as staying grounded and present with difficult emotions  Forgiveness without rewriting what happened  Simple ways to work with Apache Tear for journaling, meditation, and emotional reflection  Why the stone I chose as a child carries an entirely different meaning for me now Sometimes a crystal enters our life before we have any idea what it will eventually mean to us. And sometimes, years later, we realize we have changed enough to finally see the story it has been holding with us.  Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    Apache Tear: Grief, Shadow Work & the Stone I Chose as a Child

  6. Sep 18

    Mabon: Harvest, Balance & the Final Turn of the Wheel

    Mabon marks the Autumn Equinox, a threshold between light and darkness, abundance and release, growth and the quieter season ahead. For me, it also marks the final episode in my Wheel of the Year series. In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, I’m exploring the history and meaning of Mabon, including why the name itself is much more modern than many people realize. I talk about Mabon as the second harvest, the symbolism of the Autumn Equinox, and what this season can teach us about gratitude, discernment, balance, and recognizing what has already grown in our lives. I also dive into some of my favorite Mabon correspondences, including crystals, herbs, colors, scents, foods, deities, and older harvest folklore. I explore traditions surrounding apples, grapes, bread, harvest celebrations, and the final sheaf of grain, along with the deeper connection between abundance, impermanence, and the approaching darker half of the year.  I share a beautiful Mabon ritual written by Raechel Henderson from the 2024 Llewellyn’s Sabbats Almanac, centered around gratitude, recognizing your personal harvest, working with Hestia, and turning your blessings into meaningful action. And because I am always going to bring divination into the conversation, I also share some of my favorite seasonal decks, including the Seasons of the Witch: Mabon Oracle, the Seasons of the Witch: Autumn Tarot, and the Mabon journal, along with several simple three-card spreads you can use during the season. More than anything, this episode asks one question: What is your harvest? Not what are you still chasing or what do you still need to accomplish, but what is already here because of the work, energy, love, and intention you have poured into your life? In this episode:  The history of Mabon and the Autumn Equinox  Why Mabon is considered the second harvest  Gratitude, balance, discernment, and seasonal transition  Mabon crystals, herbs, foods, colors, scents, and deities  Autumn folklore and older harvest customs  Apples, grain, bread, grapes, and harvest symbolism  A simple Mabon ritual inspired by Llewellyn’s Sabbats Almanac Working with Hestia and hearth energy Seasons of the Witch: Mabon OracleSeasons of the Witch: Autumn Tarot Three simple Mabon tarot and oracle spreads  Closing the Wheel of the Year and preparing for Samhain And don’t worry, Samhain is still coming. I consider that one of those essential Big Crystal Energy episodes that deserves its own space every season. Until next time, friends, keep bringing your own Big Crystal Energy into the world. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    Mabon: Harvest, Balance & the Final Turn of the Wheel

  7. Sep 15

    Magnetite: What Are You Actually Attracting?

    This week inside The Crystal Library, we’re going deep into magnetite and lodestone, a stone whose actual physical properties are every bit as fascinating as its magical associations. Magnetite is one of the most naturally magnetic minerals on Earth, and naturally magnetized pieces are known as lodestones. Long before humans understood magnetic fields, people were already fascinated by this strange dark stone that could pull iron toward itself without ever touching it. In this episode, Ashleigh explores the science behind magnetite, how lodestone became connected to some of the earliest compass technology, and why this stone has been associated for centuries with attraction, direction, luck, love, money, and personal magnetism. We also get into traditional lodestone practices within hoodoo, rootwork, and conjure, including the practice of “feeding” lodestones with magnetic material, and why attraction magic becomes much more interesting when we remember that magnetism also involves polarity and repulsion. But this episode is really about something bigger. What are you already attracting into your life? What no longer belongs in your field? And are the choices you are making actually moving you toward the life you say you want? Ashleigh also pairs magnetite with The Star and The Chariot, two tarot cards that beautifully reflect the deeper message of this stone. The Star gives us direction. The Chariot gives us movement. Magnetite asks whether the two are actually aligned. You’ll also get a simple magnetite ritual built around three questions: What am I calling toward me? What am I ready to release or repel? What direction am I actually choosing? This one is part geology lesson, part magical history, part manifestation reality check, and definitely a little bit of a crystal sermon. Because magnetite may be known as a stone of attraction, but maybe its real lesson is learning what deserves to come closer, what needs to fall away, and how to recognize your own true north. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    Magnetite: What Are You Actually Attracting?

  8. Sep 11

    Becoming the Witch You Always Were w/ Adrienna aka The Violet Wiitch

    What if becoming a witch isn’t about becoming someone new—but finally giving yourself permission to become who you’ve always been? This week on Big Crystal Energy, I’m joined by Adrienna Elcome, aka the Violet Wiitch—a tarot reader, witchcraft teacher, photographer, shadow worker, and creator of Witch School. Adrienna and I originally crossed paths through Angelica Cresci’s Glamour Magic course, and in this conversation we get into what it actually looks like to live your witchcraft—not just learn about it. We talk about Adrienna’s experience growing up as a magical child within Catholicism, the losses that ultimately pushed her to question what she believed, and the experiences with meditation and her intuition that helped lead her toward the path she walks today. We also get into the witch wound and what happens when you begin publicly claiming the parts of yourself you may have once kept hidden. We talk about coming out of the broom closet, learning to trust your intuition, shadow work, tarot, and the sometimes uncomfortable process of allowing yourself to be fully seen. Adrienna also shares how she became the “town witch” she dreamed of being as a child, the realities of creating magical community, and why she kept showing up even when her first event didn’t go according to plan. We talk about her creation of Witch School and why she believes witchcraft is something you have to actually practice—you can consume all the books, podcasts, and information you want, but at some point, you have to get your hands dirty. And of course, because Adrienna and I share a deep love for Florence + the Machine, we end the conversation talking about Florence Welch, handmade witchy cloaks, crying at concerts, magical road trips, and the healing power of live music. In this episode, we talk about: • Growing up magical within Catholicism • Grief as a catalyst for spiritual awakening • Tarot, channeling, and learning to trust your intuition • Coming out of the broom closet and the witch wound • Shadow work and finding wisdom in uncomfortable places • Becoming your community’s “town witch” • Creating magical community and having the courage to start • Why practicing witchcraft matters more than simply consuming information about it • Letting your magical practice ebb and flow with the seasons of your life • Finding magic in simple, everyday practices • Adrienna’s Witch School and teaching witchcraft from the roots • Florence + the Machine and the magic of live music • Bringing more play, ritual, and magic into everyday life and relationships You can find Adrienna on Instagram and Threads as The Violet Wiitch. She also offers virtual tarot readings, shares witchcraft teachings and lunar taroscopes through her Substack, and has a Patreon filled with past workshops and learning resources. ✨ If you enjoy this conversation, share it with a magical friend, and don’t forget to follow Big Crystal Energy wherever you listen. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    Becoming the Witch You Always Were w/ Adrienna aka The Violet Wiitch
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Big Crystal Energy Podcast 🎙️✨ Welcome to Big Crystal Energy—the witchcraft and crystals podcast for people living between worlds. Hosted by Ashleigh Bodell, an Orthopedic Physician Assistant and practicing witch, this show teaches you how to integrate magic, tarot, astrology, and energy work into your everyday life. Season 3: Season of the Veil explores liminal space, transformation, and the power of the in-between. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or crystal-curious, you'll find deep dives into: ✨ Crystal healing & metaphysical properties ✨ Tarot & oracle card readings ✨ Witchcraft practices & pagan traditions ✨ Manifestation & energy work ✨ Astrology & the Wheel of the Year ✨ Occult wisdom & mystical living Through conversations with healers, spiritual guides, and magic-makers—plus solo episodes on everything from glamour magic to seasonal rituals—Ashleigh shows you how to be fully magical AND fully professional. Perfect for witches, spiritual seekers, crystal lovers, and anyone ready to embrace their power in the liminal. 🔮 Tune in, trust your intuition, and step through the veil.

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