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. 21H AGO

    Selenite: Moonlight, the Light Body, and the Victorian Art of Spirit Refinement

    In this first deep dive of March, we explore selenite through the lens of Victorian Spiritualism — a 19th-century movement rooted in spirit communication, subtle bodies, and the belief that the soul could be refined through light and intention. Soft, luminous, and fragile (Mohs hardness 2), selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum formed through evaporation. It dissolves in water and must be handled gently — a fragility that mirrors its energetic refinement. In this episode, we discuss: A brief overview of Victorian SpiritualismSelenite’s connection to Selene and the full moonWhy it’s most potent in the three days before a full moonAura clearing, psychic development, and sacred space preparationCrown chakra activation and alignment of the spineWorking with ancestors, spirit guides, angels, and the Akashic fieldHome protection grids and its association with CancerForms of selenite (fishtail, desert rose, blue, green) and crystal pairingsSelenite clears without absorbing. It protects by elevating. It refines rather than shields. As we step into this month’s exploration of Victorian séances and liminal spaces, selenite becomes the perfect doorway — reminding us that light doesn’t need to shout to be powerful. ✨ Stay tuned for this week’s interview on Victorian Spiritualism as we continue the journey. 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

    17 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Ostara: Spring Equinox Magic, Altars, Offerings + Crystal Allies (Wheel of the Year)

    Spring is springing — and in this Wheel of the Year episode, Ashleigh turns the wheel toward Ostara, the Spring Equinox (March 20)—releasing this episode a week early so you have time to gather herbs, choose crystals, build an altar, and plan a ritual (or bake something cozy). Recorded in a brand-new gothic loft setup (with chaotic Spirit Halloween Ouija press-on nails making a surprise cameo), this episode blends historical honesty, mythic storytelling, and practical seasonal magic: Ostara’s modern roots, Eostre, the lunar timing of Easter, deity offerings, altar ideas, crystal correspondences (with a deep dive on Green Aventurine), egg + flower divination, and a Spring Cleaning oracle spread from Seasons of the Witch: Ostara Oracle. In this episode, we cover: A cozy check-in + Ashleigh’s new “Victorian nightmare” recording space (and why the audio might sound different)Wheel of the Year recap: starting back at Samhain (Oct 31) and arriving at OstaraWhat the Spring Equinox actually is (day/night balance + official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere)A shout-out to Southern Hemisphere listeners celebrating MabonHistorical roots + modern reconstruction: Gerald Gardner, Wicca, and why Ostara isn’t as “ancient” as people assumeThe goddess Eostre/Eostra and why there’s limited historical informationEaster’s “moon math” and why it feels secretly witchy (yes, we’re talking full moon timing)Spring deities + seasonal myth:Persephone (and the return from the underworld)DemeterDionysus (vines, vitality, pleasure returning)Aphrodite + Venus (beauty, gardens, glamour magic)How to build an Ostara altar + simple offerings for each deityCrystals of Ostara: Moss Agate (or Tree Agate in a pinch), Rose Quartz, Citrine, Aquamarine, Clear QuartzGreen Aventurine deep dive: heart chakra growth, steady expansion, and “it’s safe to begin again” energyA favorite quote from Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: Ostara:“We till our own internal fields and plant our own emotional, mental, spiritual, or even physical crops…”Divination for the season:Oomancy (egg divination in water—how to read shapes/strands/clusters)Floromancy (flower divination—symbolism, petals, noticing what blooms first)Spring Cleaning Spread from Seasons of the Witch: Ostara Oracle (can also be used with tarot)A live card pull: “Moon Milk” + reflection on self-ritual, pride, and celebrating your own growthClosing invocation: till your internal soil, plant wisely, tend gently… Happy OstaraThe Spring Cleaning Spread (5 cards) What part of your life is stagnant or blocked?What action can clear away the dust?What can renew or breathe fresh air into this area?What action encourages growth and expansion?How can you maintain lighter, more vibrant energy moving forward?Mentioned in this episode: Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: OstaraSeasons of the Witch: Ostara Oracle — Lorraine Anderson & Juliet DiazQuick listener invitation Build a tiny altar. Light a candle. Open a window. Choose one crystal ally. Pull one card. Ask:  “What am I ready to grow?” 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

    41 min

  3. MAR 10

    Moonstone: Peeking Beyond the Veil

    This week we’re diving into a deeply personal stone for me: classic white moonstone. As we continue exploring March’s theme of the Veil Between Worlds — alongside Victorian Spiritualism, liminal spaces, and upcoming Ostara energy — it felt like the perfect time to share the stone that quietly opened the doorway for me. In 2001, while newly independent and discovering who I was, I bought a moonstone pendant at a small shop on Catalina Island. I wore it constantly — and I’m wearing it again while recording this episode. Looking back, it feels like a conversation with my younger self… the one who sensed there was more beyond the surface of this world. Moonstone has always felt like: A soft doorway rather than a dramatic portalA glimpse beyond the veilA quiet, intimate cousin to labradorite✨ In This Episode: The science behind moonstone’s glow (adularescence) and its feldspar structureAncient lore: solidified moonlight, sacred feminine energy, protection at nightMoonstone as a stone of new beginnings and transitionsEmotional balance, intuition, and dream workIts connection to hormonal cycles, fertility, and nurturing energyWhy moonstone enhances psychic sensitivity — especially during the full moonMoonstone doesn’t rip the veil open. It gently thins it. It reminds us that not all awakenings are sudden. Some gifts unfold slowly — through cycles, through time, through lived experience. If you feel drawn to this stone, maybe it’s not by accident. Sit with it under the full moon. Wear it close to your heart. Notice what begins to surface. Trust what glimmers just beyond the veil. 🌙✨ 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

    21 min

  4. MAR 6

    BCE Book Club: The Year of Sin and Smoke (with Stephanie Kemler)

    Big Crystal Energy Book Club is in session 🕯️📚 In this episode, Ashleigh sits down with dark obsessive romance author Stephanie Kemler to talk about The Year of Sin and Smoke — a lush, unsettling dark academia story rooted in grief, desire, power, and the dangerous ways we’re shaped by repression. We talk about: The premise of The Year of Sin and Smoke (spoiler-light)Writing “for the damned” + why dark stories can feel strangely safeStephanie’s creative origin story (from education → full-time author)Co-writing with Jillian Dowell: journal entries vs. narrative + the “cosmic” synchronicitiesCatholic mysticism, forbidden tension, and how faith can shape erotic storytellingWhy true dark academia needs depth (privilege, gatekeeping, obsession—not just “fog”)Garnet, hematite, carnelian vibes + floral lattes + baby-doll perfume dualityA sneak peek: Stephanie’s upcoming republished vampire series The Mina Coffin DuetBook Club homework: grab The Year of Sin and Smoke and start reading now — then meet us back here for the discussion. Website: - Stephanie Kemler Instagram: Instagram Book: The Year of Sin and Smoke: An Erotic Dark Academia Thriller - Kindle edition by Kemler, Stephanie, Dowell, Gillian. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 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

    1h 26m

  5. MAR 3

    Black Kyanite & the Lunar Eclipse: Sweeping the Veil Clean

    This episode drops on March 3, the day of a total lunar eclipse, often called a Blood Moon. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon passes fully into Earth’s shadow, sometimes appearing deep red. These eclipses are powerful turning points—moments of revelation, release, and emotional reckoning. And today’s crystal, black kyanite, is the perfect ally. Black kyanite doesn’t soften energy.  It clears it. It sweeps it. It realigns it. 🩸 In This Episode: The energetic meaning of a lunar eclipseWhy eclipse season feels intense and disruptiveThe Earth Star Chakra (located 6–12 inches below the feet) and its connection to grounding, ancestral memory, and the living EarthWhy black kyanite is known as “The Witch’s Broom”Its ability to clear energy instantly without absorbing or storing itAstrological ties to Aries (decisive cutting), Taurus (grounding), and Libra (balance)Its association with the faerie realm and land spiritsProtective lore linking it to Archangel Michael, the warrior of truthThe science behind its formation under intense geological pressure🌑 Ways to Work with Black Kyanite During the Blood Moon: Sweep it downward along your body to clear your auraPlace it near or beneath your feetUse it to clear tarot or ritual toolsJournal with prompts like:What is ready to be cleared?What ancestral pattern am I releasing?What truth can no longer stay buried?Lunar eclipses are moments of reckoning.  Black kyanite does not flinch in the face of truth. As this episode airs, I’m in Manila beginning a family adventure—follow along at @MysticalMamaTravels. Stay grounded. Stay curious.  And trust the magic beneath your feet. 🖤🌑 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

    21 min

  6. FEB 27

    Crystals & Ghosts: Protection, Intuition, and the Woo-Woo Overlap (Ghost Gossip Crossover)

    This episode originally aired on the podcast Ghost Gossip and is shared here with permission. Be sure to follow Ghost Gossip and leave Ashley a review to support this amazing paranormal show.  I’m sharing a special crossover episode where I was a guest on Ghost Gossip! We get into the surprisingly natural overlap between crystals and the paranormal — protection, intuition, energy hygiene — plus the very real experience of owning your “weird” when the world wants you to stay quiet and palatable. In this episode, we cover: How I went from orthopedic PA by day to mystic-by-night (and why celestite was my turning point)Why crystals + the paranormal world overlap: intuition, sensitivity, and protectionBeginner-friendly crystal advice: how to choose stones without overthinking itFavorite crystals we chat about: emerald, dioptase, celestite, amethyst, labradorite, and obsidianCrystal cleansing that doesn’t require a full-moon scavenger hunt: smoke + sound cleansing (bells, incense, palo santo)What to watch for when buying crystals online (and why I avoid big-box marketplaces)Being a professional and a witchy/ghosty person — and why you don’t have to split yourself into “acceptable” piecesLinks & mentions: Follow me on Instagram: @mystical.mama.ashListen to Big Crystal Energy (and my short Tuesday crystal episodes) on all platformsGo follow Ghost Gossip for haunted stories, locations, and paranormal community convosPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hc9taLWs49ygIO5y2OKm7?si=e0b19c234a5e4179 Instagram: Instagram  “Be the type of person who carries obsidian in one pocket and curiosity in the other.” 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

    1h 1m

  7. FEB 24

    Amber: Ancient Resin, Living Memory

    Amber isn’t technically a stone — it’s fossilized tree resin, hardened sunlight, and ancient memory preserved in gold. In this episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh explores the science, mythology, and energetic properties of amber — from Baltic trade routes and Dominican fluorescence to Chinese lore that says the souls of tigers live on within it. This episode is also a quiet tribute to her mom, Amber, whose birthday falls on February 23 — honoring themes of warmth, protection, ancestral healing, and the way love persists across time. Inside this episode: What amber actually is (and why it’s not a mineral)Where it’s found around the worldAmber in folklore and Chinese mythologyIts connections to Leo and AquariusSolar plexus + crown chakra activationPast-life and intergenerational healing workWhy amber teething necklaces are used — and what science actually saysA reflection on healing family stories and alchemizing inherited patternsAmber reminds us: protection doesn’t always look like armor. Sometimes it looks like warmth. Stay curious. Stay protected. Stay luminous. 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

    20 min

  8. FEB 20

    Mundane Magic with Molly Donlan: Everyday Rituals That Actually Work

    In today’s episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Molly Donlan — cohost of Demystify Magic and author of Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch’s Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done (released February 17, 2026 on the new moon). Molly shares her journey from self-described skeptic to practicing witch, including her years working with survivors of sexual violence and how that experience shaped her understanding of healing, agency, and the nervous system. Together we explore the heart of Mundane Magic: why powerful ritual doesn’t have to be elaborate, how everyday routines can become magical anchors, and how to build a practice that supports your life instead of adding more pressure to it. This episode is for anyone who wants spirituality that feels real, sustainable, and actually doable — even with a busy life and a sink full of dishes. In This Episode From skeptic to witch: Molly’s path into magicTrauma work, burnout, and the nervous system connectionWhy mindfulness was the gateway to magical practiceThe origin of Mundane MagicMaking daily chores part of your spiritual practiceADHD-friendly magic and motivationWhy aesthetic perfection isn’t required for powerful ritualUsing what you already have instead of buying more tools3The community-built sections of the book (including the famous dust bunnies)The “mundane magic witch” identity (and a touch of glamour witch energy)Morning coffee sigils and micro-ritualsClear quartz and working with crystal frequencyFavorite reads, travel, and magical itemsMemorable Quotes “You are the magic.”“If it doesn’t bring you joy, it should at least help you get through the other things you have to do.”“In this economy? Use what you have.”“Your practice doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.”“Clear quartz, always.”Resources & Links Molly Donlan Website: mollydonlan.com Instagram: Instagram  Podcast: Demystify Magic; https://open.spotify.com/show/5oLmISqAAsVOQDMSJ0R10W?si=224fc89978ef4ab2  Book: Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done: Donlan, Molly: 9780593980347: Amazon.com: Books 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

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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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