S1-E5 The Wisdom of the Imperfect Path

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Alice Elizabeth Wilson in honor of the magic and the practitioners who don't fit into tidy gender boxes, those who move through life with fierce ambiguity and who defy labels. Together, we explore the Crone not as a fixed role bound to womanhood or age, but as a powerful, liminal archetype that resists patriarchal structures and binary thinking. Join in our discussion of how the Crone's energy can help us move toward a more fluid and expansive magical path.More about Alice!Check out Witches, Sluts, Feminists here!If you want to learn more about Braiding Sweetgrass or any of the other wonderful offerings from Robin Wall Kimmerer go here!This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

 As the sun has reached its peak and the days begin to turn, this midsummer episode invites you to pause at the crossroads. The Crone's Journey continues with a look at The Lovers card of the tarot. Cate also shares a solstice-inspired tarot spread along with a simple fire ritual to help you reflect on the first half of the year and choose your path forward with clarity and intention. Whether you're resting in the heat or ready to rekindle your spark, this episode offers a gentle compass for your summer season. This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

This episode explores the first flicker of magical awareness and how we get from the threshold to the crossroads of magic. How do you know you're a witch? How do you become a witch? Whether you’ve always known you were a witch, are still circling the idea, or you don’t resonate with any particular title for yourself at all, this episode offers reflection, grounding, and a little bit of crone wisdom about daily living with magic.💚 Here are links related to our discussion this time around:Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/booksThe Cards You’re Dealt by Theresa Reed https://www.thetarotlady.com/books/Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://shadowscapes.com/Tarot/ This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

Forget the pressure to be the perfect witch! Let’s talk about embracing the magic of imperfection. In this episode, we explore the myth of perfection and ways to reclaim the power of your own authentic practice.This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

In this episode of Crones & Crossroads, we discuss the Year of the Snake, its significance in the Chinese zodiac, and how different traditions interpret its energy. My magical friend Jesse joins me for a chat about practical ways to align with this year’s transformative power and how to embrace the wisdom of the Snake. This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

This first episode of 2025 looks at ways to further close the chapter of 2024 and step gracefully into the new year. This episode dives into the art of letting go—not just as an act of release, but as a powerful ritual of renewal and weaving new paths forward, with a new take on the traditional cord cutting when it's time to lighten our load so we can move forward in the best way possible.Please feel free to use these words of power for your ritual of release:As I weave these threads of mine,My past and future intertwine.One for my sorrow, one to be healed,Resilient reminders that I shall not yield. This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

In this episode of Crones & Crossroads, we explore the powerful symbolism of the crossroads in magical practice and life transitions. Crossroads are places of choice, transformation, and mystery—where paths meet, diverge, and possibilities unfold. For those entering the Crone phase, these thresholds mirror the transformative journey of aging and the decisions that shape our lives.You can find the Elder Stories Tarot here and more of Justine's work here:https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/HandMeThatPencilhttps://www.handmethatpencil.com/If you are interested in the Lucky Mojo site and/or products, you can find them here:https://www.luckymojo.com/This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

A quick introduction and welcome to the Crone's journey with Cate as she discusses what to expect in the podcast, a little bit about her experience and what brought her to magic, and hopes for what she will offer in future episodes.This project is a labor of love with no strings attached! If you are interested in appearing on the podcast, adding ideas for topics you would like to hear discussed, or simply want to talk about magical practice don't be shy about getting in touch! Feel free to connect and join me at any of these places:Practically a WitchCrones & Crossroads on InstagramPractically a Witch on RedditMusic: Sensual Folk by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com