Be Witching

Danielle Blinka
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A lighthearted take on all things magical. 

Episodes

  1. 06/11/2024

    Episode Seven: Working with a Familiar — Background, Lore, & Modern Practices

    Send us a text Familiars are popular in fictional shows and books about witches. (Everyone knows Salem the black cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch and/or The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, right?) But how do modern witches view familiars? Today, we’ll be talking about the history of familiars and how you can find one if you’d like.  Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/  Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4TEFdqTLhBvycXYLDm  Intro/Outro Music is Good Vibe by Twisterium/VItalii Iegorov from pixabay Card Deck: “Spirit Allies” by Jill Pyle & Cidney Bachert with Illustrations by Jay Kay Episode Source List: https://www.britannica.com/topic/familiar https://blogs.uoregon.edu/enchanted/2021/12/02/unfamiliar-familiars-historical-witches-magical-helpers/ https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/familiar-spirits-and-devilish-imps https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/witches-and-their-familiars/ https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-an-animal-familiar-2562343  https://witcheslore.com/bookofshadows/magical-creatures/fairy-familiars-magical-allies-for-witches/#google_vignette  https://study.com/academy/lesson/animal-familiars-spirit-history-facts-spirit.html  https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/journey-into-witchcraft-beliefs/  https://www.shamanlinks.net/shaman-info/the-spirit-world/power-animals/

    29 min

  2. 06/03/2024

    Episode Six: Everything You *Need* to Know About Storm Magic

    Send us a text Storms are a part of nature—they’re both creative and destructive. All storms carry a lot of energy, but the type can vary depending on the type of storm and the time of day. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the types of energy you can connect with during a storm and how you can incorporate storm energy into your witchcraft. Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/  Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4TEFdqTLhBvycXYLDm Intro/Outro Music is Good Vibe by Twisterium/VItalii Iegorov from pixabay Card Deck:  “The Earthcraft Oracle” by Juliet Diaz & Lorriane Anderson with art by Danielle Boodoo-Fortuné Episode Source List: https://otherworldlyoracle.com/storm-magick-hurricane-protection-spells/  https://marblecrowblog.com/2022/06/08/rainwater-folklore-and-magical-uses/ https://www.waterwitchcraft.com/thewaterwitch//2014/08/water-witchcraft.html  https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2020/04/tools-of-water.html?m=1

    38 min

  3. 05/27/2024

    Episode Five: The Witch’s Besom (Broom) Lore & Practices

    Send us a text Where do you place your besom? How do you use it as part of your witchcraft? Join me for a short history of besoms and brooms, lore about witches’ brooms, and how you can use a besom as part of your magical practice.  Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/  Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4TEFdqTLhBvycXYLDm Intro/Outro Music is Good Vibe by Twisterium/VItalii Iegorov from pixabay Card Deck: “Woodland Wardens” by Jessica Roux Episode Source List: https://www.theoldcraft.com/2018/05/14/the-witchs-besom-how-to-craft-and-use-your-own-magical-broom/ https://www.learnreligions.com/make-your-own-besom-2562738  https://wiccaliving.com/wiccan-broom/  https://www.history.com/news/why-witches-fly-on-brooms  https://otherworldlyoracle.com/witchs-broom-besom/  https://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/flora-and-fauna/a-besom-or-a-witchs-broom/  https://books.google.com/books?id=yxYSEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA123&lpg=PA123&dq=witches+besom&source=bl&ots=-bGCNIVUs7&sig=ACfU3U2-0_7P-t2jb3ewZQPvoAAw6XbA3w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjehsn2rIuGAxXJ4MkDHWl5CIg4UBDoAXoECAUQAw#v=onepage&q=witches%20besom&f=false  https://books.google.com/books?id=m1QlEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT195&lpg=PT195&dq=witches+besom&source=bl&ots=lDwn_rgJ9S&sig=ACfU3U1xLCD1Vo1n1WxZspEYUcQp0K--lA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjehsn2rIuGAxXJ4MkDHWl5CIg4UBDoAXoECAQQAw#v=onepage&q=witches%20besom&f=false

    44 min

  4. 05/13/2024

    Episode Four: The History of Tea Leaf Reading & How to Do It (aka Tasseomancy, Tasseography, & Tassology)

    Send us a text Reading tea leaves is a fun way to practice divination. Today, we’ll be talking about the ancient roots of tea leaf reading and how you can incorporate it into your life or daily practices. Finally, we’ll be doing our weekly card drawing.  Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/  Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4TEFdqTLhBvycXYLDm Intro/Outro Music is Good Vibe by Twisterium/VItalii Iegorov from pixabay Card Deck: “The Spirit Animal Oracle” by Colette Baron-Reid Episode Source List: https://tasseography.com/  https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/tea-leaf-reading-tasseography  https://www.gutenberg.org/files/18241/18241-h/18241-h.htm  https://www.learnreligions.com/how-to-read-tea-leaves-2561403  https://www.harney.com/blogs/news/tasseography  https://www.teacurious.com/a-quick-guide-to-the-5-tea-types  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-steep-tea#time-temperature

    45 min

  5. 05/06/2024

    Episode Three: The History of Séances & How to Do One

    Send us a text We’re going to talk about the history of séances (hello, Victorian Era), as well as the lore surrounding them. Then, I’ll give you some easy tips for doing your own séance. Finally, I’ll be drawing this week’s oracle card from the “Oracle of Mystical Moments” by Catrin Welz-Stein. (This card is so perfect, y’all.) Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/  Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4TEFdqTLhBvycXYLDm Intro/Outro Music is Good Vibe by Twisterium/VItalii Iegorov from pixabay Card Deck: “Oracle of Mystical Moments,” by Catrin Welz-Stein Episode Source List: https://www.britannica.com/topic/seance https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/S%C3%A9ance  https://lithub.com/the-complicated-yet-inspiring-history-of-spiritualism-in-america/  https://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/oct/20/seances-and-science  https://www.whitehousehistory.org/seances-in-the-red-room  https://www.learnreligions.com/how-to-hold-a-seance-2562865  https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-conduct-a-seance-2593035  https://blog.workman.com/how-to-hold-your-own-seance

    38 min

  6. 04/29/2024

    Episode Two: Beltane (aka May Day) Lore, Traditions, & Ideas for Celebrating

    Send us a text In Ancient Europe, May 1st was commonly celebrated as a holiday, heralding the coming summer. In Ireland and Scotland, this holiday was called Beltane, while other areas called it May Day. Modern pagans and witches still celebrate a version of this fun holiday with May poles and bonfires. In this episode, we'll be talking about the history and lore of the holiday before we discuss some ideas for celebrating. Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/  Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4TEFdqTLhBvycXYLDm  Intro/Outro Music is Good Vibe by Twisterium/VItalii Iegorov from pixabay  Card Deck: “Seasons of the Witch: Beltane Oracle” by Lorraine Anderson and Juliet Diaz with Illustrations by Giada Rose Episode Source List: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Beltane https://www.alemanaka.com/sabbats.php  https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-beltane-and-the-last-day-of-ridvan/  https://www.ccsna.org/beltane-may-day-the-fires-of-edinburgh-and-the-coming-of-summer  https://beltane.org/about-beltane/  https://beltane.org/a-detailed-history-of-beltane/  https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2021/05/01/beltane-correspondences-12/  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Belenus  https://classicalwisdom.com/mythology/gods/flora-goddess-of-spring-and-her-festival-floralia/

    44 min
  7. Episode 1: Everything You Need to Know About Manifestation

    04/22/2024

    Episode 1: Everything You Need to Know About Manifestation

    Send us a text Are you manifesting your best life? You’ve probably seen phrases like “manifest it” on stickers or heard people say, “I’m manifesting it.” But, have you tried doing it? In this episode, I’ll talk about what manifestation is and some fun, easy ways to get started.  Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4TEFdqTLhBvycXYLDm  Intro/Outro Music is Good Vibe by Twisterium/VItalii Iegorov from pixabay Card Deck: “Shine: From the Inside” by Brittney Carmichael with art by Jena Kane Episode Source List: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-manifest-techniques-what-to-say-7487045  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202009/what-is-manifestation-science-based-ways-to-manifest  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-forward/201806/3-effective-visualization-techniques-change-your-life https://psychcentral.com/lib/imagery-in-everyday-life  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202205/the-problem-with-manifesting

    43 min
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A lighthearted take on all things magical. 

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    Danielle Blinka
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