As we are halfway through the waning sun cycle – halfway to the Winter Solstice, Yule, Return of the Sun WHERE IS THE LIGHT!? Well – it is a great time for Candle Magic. But seriously Candle Magic is always in season.

Today we talk about our obsession of candles themselves but also some candle magic.

*Disclaimer / Fire Safety!

When burning candles or using any flame PLEASE practice fire safety. Have water or a fire extinguisher or if you are using oil have baking soda, sand or dirt close by you as it will act similar to a kitchen fire.

SPARKS

Every week we want to shout out who or what is inspiring us and share them with you so you can see if these things “spark” your interest. This week:

Corey:

The Sage Stone and Candle 

Detta:

Ravensong Seed and Herbal 

Any time of year – especially in these pandemic times Mental health, Food Security, and Rent security could be an issue no matter WHO you are. There is no shame in reaching out. Here are some resources that may be helpful. They will be posted on our website and links via Linktree on our Instagram.https

Food banks in your area

Gov treasury

SNAP Program

Trans and Indigenous Resources and Celebration! Because Marginalized people are not just their trauma! 

Trans Celebration and Resources
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA

Support Black Trans Folks
https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org/

Support Trans Folks

Home

Support Black Trans Folks
https://www.theokraproject.com/

Warrior Women Project
https://www.warriorwomen.org/

Trans Theatre – Create stories, watch stories be the center of the story!

PFLAG Resources

I Am Jazz 

Indigenous Celebrations and Resources

IllumiNative

American Indian College Fund
https://engage.collegefund.org/page/19064/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=hmbtn&_ga=2.106144515.1807431931.1606195705-1625794486.1606195705

Zinn Education Project 

The Longhouse Project ( Seattle Specific so come visit when it is safe!)

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open – Film

Certain Women – Film

Lots of Great Indigenous films AND this website? ONE of the Best!
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Our Interview with Darren Jacobs a Psychic, Medium, and energy cleaner. We talk ghosts, energy, acting, being a medium, and walking through the wide wild world!

Sparks:

Every week we want to shout out who or what is inspiring us and share them with you so you can see if these things “spark” your interest. This week:

Corey:

The Amazing Felix D'Eon
Detta
The Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine 
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Such a complicated issue. Or is it? Well listen and find out!

There are conflicting sources and definitely a whole big bag of opinions… ah opinions – everyone has one. Including us!

Detta started as a Wiccan and is moving toward Irish Witchcraft ( but still loves and uses a lot her Wiccan roots). Corey has done some research on Wicca over the years as she has deepened her life as a witch. We discuss this, share what we love share what we are critical of and as always encourage you to follow your instincts and let any judgements you may trip on – kick that rock out of your way and continue on the path YOU choose.

We would love to hear from you! What do you think? Do you practice Wicca? Do you practice Witchcraft? Do you practice both?

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Wiccan Resources:

Authors:

Scott Cunningham ( anything he wrote )

The Witch's Bible – Janet and Stewart Farrar

Doreen Valiente – The Charge of The Goddess

Drawing Down The Moon – Margaret Adler

78 Degrees of Wisdom: A book of Tarot – Pollock

AND yes – I (Detta) am going here people – she is controversial. Love or Hate or – like me – eh – conflicted- Silver Ravenwolf. I don't agree with all of her research or practices, but some are just fine.

Llewellen Books – the Witches Datebook, The Witches Almanac and so many more.

And most recently I started listening to

The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander. I'll let you know what I think.

History of Witchcraft Books ( Salem Specific)

Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in Salem -Roach

The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege

Storm Of Witchcraft – Baker

History of Witchcraft
Malleus Maleficarum – This is a condemnation of Witchcraft but gives you context for what women went through.
The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe – Levack

The Visions of Isobel Gowdie: Magic, Witchcraft and Dark Shamanism in Seventeenth-century Scotland – Wilby

If you can get your hands on any of Máire MacNeill's work. Most is out of print. You can find some information on Jstor.org 

Throughout the rest of the season Detta will be providing some books titles over the next couple weeks that are specific to Irish Witchcraft, some history and lore for British, Scottish and Jewish – women and possibly witchcraft.

Sparks:

Every Week Corey and Detta send out sparks to people, things, podcasts or whatever is inspiring them!

Corey:

The Millennial Medium 

Bradetta:

Fiction Books

Possessing the Secret Of Joy By Alice Walker

&

The Discovery Of Witches Trilogy by Deborah Harkness
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This week, Corey and Detta have the pleasure of interviewing Lindsey aka GutterBruja.

:30 First Corey and Detta talk about what or if storytelling, specifically fairytales play a part in their work. Then we hop into some serious magic. Is it right for you? How do you do you practice without appropriating?

8:29 Interview!

34:18: What does your garden grow? Brief mention of Poisoner's garden ( FOR SPELLS NOT PEOPLE!)

42:15 Lindsey Root Work Book Recommendations:

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic: A Materia Magica of African-American Conjure by Catherine Yronwode
Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs
Old Style Conjure: Hoodoo, Rootwork, & Folk Magic by Star Cass
Gerard's Herbal

 
48:29
Sparks: Every Week Corey and Detta send out sparks to people, things, podcasts or whatever is inspiring them!

Corey: @BrujitaApothocary

Detta: The Witch Daily Show Podcast 
Bonfire Babble Podcast recognizes that we live and record on the traditional lands of the Duwamish Tribe. We Honor Their past and present stewardship of the beautiful land and the life giving energy they provide. To learn more about the Duwamish People and Real Rent visit https://www.realrentduwamish.org
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