Ep. 44: Talismans & Sorcery!

Prescott, AZ is an old town of tales and Wild West. Join Erika and Talle as they chat about one of the many infamous haunted places in that town, the Hotel St. Michael!

On this episode we continue on the heels of Halloween to discuss where trick or treating came from. It goes back farther than you think. Talle was not drunk, just a little unhinged. And Erika may or may not have had a ghost appear behind her while we were recording. You'll have to listen to find out! Send us your weird or witchy stories: [email protected] Follow us on TikTok and IG @wormwoodandwitches Show Notes: https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-and-how-it-became-a-halloween-tradition https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-goes-back-centuries-79408373/

As the veil thins during the time of Samhain, the shadow time of the year, let us look at how to honor and connect with those around us and who came before us. Join Talle and Erika as they describe how to conduct ancestry work and why it's important.

On the last minisode of the summer Talle talks about a relatively new legend, the one of pale faced kids with entirely black eyes. Real or creepy pasta? Just let them in to find out! Follow us on IG and TikTok at wormwoodandwitches. Send us your weird or witchy stories to [email protected] Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-eyed_children https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3679978/ https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/ https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/monsters-and-mysteries-in-america/episodes/devils-highway-black-eyed-kids-and-mountain-curse

For Erika's last minisode we quickly go over some familiar and unfamiliar talismans or charms! Be prepared to have your jaw dropped! Don't forget to check out our Instagram and TikTok of how to make a charm for making decisions and needing clarity! Show Notes: https://listverse.com/2016/05/17/10-charms-and-talismans-with-unsettling-histories/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agimat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%27s_foot https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/hand-of-glory/#:~:text=The%20mummified%20severed%20human%20hand,a%20'Hand%20of%20Glory'. https://www.goddesswitchwomb.com/s2-ep22-hand-of-glory/

Let's talk about some sparkly new crystals Talle recently bought at the Terrorium (yes, that is how it's spelled) Shop in Denver, Colorado. Sometimes you just need a few crystals to get you through your work day. Special guest: Tom on guitar.

Welcome to a sneak peek regarding the gems Erika has on her Morrigan altar. We go through her top 3, what they are and what they mean. Show Notes: https://thecrystalcouncil.com/crystals/mahogany-obsidian https://www.whitewitchparlour.com/products/mohagony-third-eye-carved-crystal-for-spiritual-protection-rebirth-awakening https://trulyexperiences.com/blog/black-obsidian/ https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/blue-tigers-eye-meaning)

Talle gives a brief update on her work with Lilith, specifically, some plants the Dark Goddess is associated with. This is a great reminder to take it slow when working with Dark Goddesses or Deities, and to start someplace that brings you comfort as well as excitement. Email us your spooky, witchy what-have-you's at [email protected] Say hi to us on IG @wormwoodandwitches

Erika is here for an updated on her work with The Morrigan! She talks about the different shapeshifting aspects of The Morrigan and how she uses them in her practice (keep an eye out on our TikTok account). Do you work with the Morrigan? Has it been successful? Let us know! Irish Pagan School Resources: 1.) 5-Day Challenge: https://www.morriganintensive.com/challenge 2.) Lora's Blog: https://irishpagan.school/morrigan-resources/

Talle kicks off summer with a mini episode on Litha, and simple ways to harness the sun's energy. Show notes: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials - Midsummer - Rituals, Recipes, & Lore for Litha