Your Average Witch Podcast

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We talk with Ivy of Ivy Tuning In about building an eclectic witch practice that honors culture, animals, and personal autonomy without turning spirituality into a guilt trap. The conversation moves from Hecate-inspired roadside rituals to astrology and Reiki, with a steady focus on consent, representation, and doing what actually works in real life. • defining “witch” as autonomy and critical thinking • eclectic practice shaped by Hispanic cultural roots and practical intention • cognitive kindness and dropping guilt about consistency • honoring animals and lost souls through Hecate at the crossroads • cats as models for boundaries, consent, and regulation • guardian angel prayer as comfort and protection at night • comfort food as family culture and spiritual grounding • naming misogyny and racism in magical communities and expanding representation • simple spellwork like freezer spells, candle magic, offerings, and a lived-in altar • Reiki attunement and astrology as interpretable “weather,” including Jupiter and Capricorn themes Follow Ivy below:Ivytuningin.comFollow her on tiktok!Follow her on instagram!Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We talk with Irish author Geraldine Moorkens Byrne about reclaiming Irish tradition through language, lived practice, and the sound that shapes spellwork. She shares how listening, humming, and careful words can change your magic and your life, then we end with folklore and a collaborative Beltane-style blessing. • how the Irish Pagan School approaches indigenous Irish traditions with scholarship and lived practice • learning Irish as an adult and releasing shame through “better broken Irish than clever English” • why “witch” does not translate cleanly in Ireland and why bean feasa “woman of knowledge” fits better • using sound in magic through place attunement, pitch, and words of power • why humming shows up repeatedly in Irish folklore and folk practice • folk cautions around whistling at night and speaking invitations out loud • struggles in practice: nuance, rabbit holes, and choosing practice over endless research • joy as a skill: stopping long enough to hear birdsong or a perfect line of poetry • what the magical community needs more of: permission to find things hard and learn slowly • influences on practice: family, friends, and finding a supportive “tribe” online • Draíocht Ceoil book details, classes, and where to find Geraldine • co-crafting a spring into summer blessing using flowers, fire, and rising sound See more of Geraldine at the links below:celebratingwords.comInstagram- @gerceltauthortiktok- @draiochtceoilSupport the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Laura joins me from Tucson to talk about witch identity as something you embody, not a club you earn your way into. We chat about mental health, religious trauma, inclusivity, and the small practical ways you can keep a living practice even when you’re exhausted. • building community ritual spaces that stay accessible through livestreams and low-cost offerings • defining “witch” as innate connection, sovereignty, and relationship over rigid rules • practicing through depression and anxiety with smaller daily rituals and less guilt • working with deities like Astarte, Brigid, Hecate, and Loki through offerings, voice, sex, and service • unlearning purity culture and the fear-based conditioning of fundamentalist Christianity • navigating inclusivity in witchy communities including how to welcome cis men while protecting safety • genderqueer identity, presentation, and what makes a space feel safe enough to show up • a Saturn return warning about marriage• a film industry story that captures chaos, boundaries, and survival skills Follow Laura here: instagram.com/laurarozar14/To hear more of the members only episode, head over to CrepuscularConjuration.com. If you'd like to recommend someone for the podcast, like to be on it yourself, or if you'd like to advertise on the podcast, send an email to your average witchpodcast at gmail.com. Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We welcome Leah, a witch and singer from Quebec, to explore identity as a choice, the ethics of modern craft, and how voice can be a healing tool. We share stories of burnout, boundaries, warning dreams, and the power of community to amplify magic and keep us whole.• land acknowledgment for Jojage and First Nations stewardship• choosing witch as identity and living gender fluidity• intuition as data in divination and daily life• fluid practice without pressure for rigid routines• energy access alone versus in group ritual• burnout lessons and putting the mask on first• ethical magic and avoiding white sage and Palo Santo• cultural context, respect, and non-appropriation• early spells to present work and channeling energy• teachers who shaped voice work and energy practice• dream warnings around death and how to hold them• Release ritual show using song, breath, and bodyFollow Leah here! Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? You may already be aware of this change, but here it is officially: I'm reducing the number of episodes to one per month. Episodes will go out on the last Tuesday of every month.This is because I've joined the Witch Bitch Amateur Hour! Head over to witchbitchamateurhour.com and check us out. If you haven't listened before, there are nearly 7 years of topics, LOTR references, spookysodes, and in-jokes for you to catch up on. If you're a Bee, now you can be a Bean too!My first episode with WBAH came out last week, and you can listen here: Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? This week I'm talking with Eve of Desert Roots Apothecary to unpack everyday witchcraft, reclaim power through simple rituals, and co-create a New Year spell built from ordinary, meaningful items. The talk is candid, practical, and full of permission to do magic that fits a real life.• what being a witch means as agency and intuition• simple daily spells tied to chores and focus• practical warding with herbs, sigils, and runes• time, ADHD, and letting go of perfection• kitchen life, shared meals, and craft in community• mentors and folk traditions that keep magic grounded• co-crafted spell to invite the year’s goodVisit Eve and Desert Roots Apothecary at desertrootswitches.com!Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Welcome to season 6! I sit down with Rachel of Desert Roots Apothecary to talk about authentic witchcraft, tarot that actually lands, and how small, honest rituals fit inside busy lives. We swap stories about bathroom kindness, nerd dinners, and craft a simple spell to reboot New Year resolutions.• what “witch” means beyond labels and dogma• solo practice with tarot, moon magic, and crystals• moving from cluttered spells to intention and ease• ancestral nudges and the joy of accurate reads• normalising witchcraft in everyday spaces• women supporting women in bathrooms• favorite tools, decks, and practical routines• markets, Pride events, and where to find the shop• a resolution refresh spell with creosote, chicory, and tiger’s eyeVisit Desert Roots Apothecary here: desertrootswitches.comSupport the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with author and teacher Sara Mastros to explore the difference between magic and witchcraft, why the word "witch" carries class and power, and how collaboration builds real results. From Solomonic roots to muse rituals and a legendary snow spell, we share tools, stories, and practical ways to learn without losing the spark.• choosing witch as class solidarity and stance• magic as technique, witchcraft as ignition• building shared vocabulary across traditions• co‑magicians as the best beginner strategy• Polya problem solving applied to spells• daily practices: meditation and muse invocations• publishing realities and digital tarot work• initiation, risk, and sustaining witch fire• grief, kindness, and community resilience• book, courses, and upcoming eventsIntroduction to Witchcraft, 13 Lessons in the Practice of Magic, is Sara's new book. Find this and more at witchlessons.com!Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with tarot reader and witch Kelli Dunaway to talk about reclaiming the word witch, building accessible practice, and how daily rituals anchor a life of service and self-respect. The conversation ranges from lunar alignment to politics, tarot boundaries, and a story on disability that redefines dignity and power.• reclaiming witch as a word of power and history • daily routines with morning pages, tarot, moon phases • when to work alone versus in group ritual • tarot as mirror, decks, spreads, and boundaries • accessibility and welcoming new witches into practice • politics, spiritual democracy, and phoenix metaphors • music, silence, and energy work with Jupiter • Isis, the High Priestess, and the higher self Raven • building local witch community and referrals • a story reframing disability, shame, and worthGo click, everyone. Click, click, click.Visit Kelli at Legal Witchcraft here!Kelli's substack Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with Heather of NVus Alien to talk tarot, shadow work, and the messy magic of the liminal. From feng shui altars and Magdalene archetypes to a time-loop haunting in Oklahoma, we trace how curiosity, sovereignty, and honest pre-work shape lasting change.• Witch as temperament rather than label • Envious Alien’s mix of paranormal, conspiracies, and tarot • Altars, feng shui, and symbolic objects that anchor intent • Baptist upbringing, Magdalene roses, and archetypal healing • From FAFO experiments to sovereign, seasonal practice • Tarot plus journaling as pre-work for clear ritual aims • Patience, manifesting, and the Aries moon problem • Shadow work, initiation, and the necessity of the liminal • Finding community online while living in the Bible Belt • Scott Cunningham’s influence and quantum-leaning frameworks • Time-bent haunting at the Stone Lion Inn and devotion as a battery • Books on haunted travel and why the human story mattersVisit Heather at NVus Alien here!Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483