A Is For Agrimony: Coffee-Stained Notes on Witchcraft

A Is For Agrimony: Coffee-Stained Notes on Witchcraft

25 years of experience under the broom and a slight obsession with witchy books and coffee have inspired the casting of this new solo project. Join this former co-host as she shares her Coffee-Stained Notes on Witchcraft. Episodes are meant to be educational - but fun - and complete with current events, spells and book recommendations, occasionally touching on important occult and social topics. Let’s chat!

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April 26, 2024 86 mins

This one was so much fun! As a beautiful complement to the Daily Magick Series and a special Solar Return treat for myself, I've brought on my first guests ever, Rae and Theresa from Two Geminis & a Leo! We're talking all things Astrology: Birth Charts, Planetary Influences, Deities, Tarot, Shadow Work and, especially, how it can enrich your magickal practice and/or spiritual journey. Also we crack each other up a bit so settle...

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It's time to get social, team up and leave ourselves open - even to heartbreak - as we embark upon the Threes of the Tarot. We'll touch numerology, astrology, folklore and mythology associated with these cards and then pull the full interpretations before we dive into the problem with Calendula and Marigold. These two magickal and medicinal powerhouses get confused too often - and it's not your fault! Lets take a look at why. 

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It's about time we discussed Candle Magick, which you can't really explore without touching upon Color Magick, right? And while we're here, lets divine with the wax and learn a little bit about Carromancy - or ceromancy... or wax divination. The point is, these things go well together so, we're talking about them together, so, come join us! But first, a quick what's what on the upcoming solar eclipse in Aries. 

 

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Naturally, after exploring the Aces, we're diving into the twos of the Tarot with the wisdom and stillness of the High Priestess! We'll cover the numerology and associations as well - and then expand our knowledge of the sultry and seductive Damiana plant spirit. If you're interested in love magic or turning your intuition up to eleven, stay tuned for this part! 

 

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Remember this series? We're getting back into it and exploring the planet Mercury, all of its orbital quirkiness, deities and mythology associated with it and the influences it can have, astrologically, on your life as well as your Magick! Of course, we also need to talk about Wednesdays, how this day of the week is so deeply connected to Mercury and all the ways Wednesday and its associations can help you focus your magical action...

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Alright! We're officially in the Minor Arcana with our exploration of the Aces of the Tarot. Join the discussion on the nature of the Aces, all about the Number One and its associations, and how to interpret the Aces in a reading -- all before we dive into this installment's plant spirit, Clove. Stay on for the culinary and medicinal uses of Clove, how it's come up in mythology and folklore and, of course, its properties in magic a...

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Want to get a run down on the history, mythology and lore of Imbolc, as well as the traditions, magick and food? Want to know more about the Goddess, Brigid? Interested in a brush up on the Four Elements, their energies and how they play a major role in not just our magick but our existence? Care to hear how and why the elements assist with the casting of the magick circle? Want to know how spirit plays...

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Before diving into the Minor Arcana, we're exploring the Four Suits: Wands, Cups, Swords & Pentacles - and their relation to the Four Elements: Fire, Water, Air & Earth. We're also discussing one simple way to decipher the Court Cards and a brief history of the Tarot itself, especially the RWS system. Finally, I have two assignments for connecting further with the suits - BUT FIRST, it's the Full Wolf Moon in Pisces next we...

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We may be days into 2024 but transitions and fresh starts don't happen instantly, so, let's talk about the process of taking stock, reflecting, shedding what no longer serves and then setting intentions for magick and growth in the coming year. I'm sharing some historic and folkloric bits about the New Year itself while also revealing some methods I use for taking advantage of this "clean slate" as an opportunity for expansion in 2...

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This is the last episode before I come back from my break with Season 2 on Friday, January 5th, so it's pretty ideal to be able to finish up with the final card in the Major Arcana and the completion of the Fool's Journey through the Major Arcana! I'm also discussing Ivy, or Hedera Helix - an evergreen that doesn't get quite as much love as pine, spruce and fir during Winter Solstice Season but carries the energy of new beginnings ...

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The Winter Solstice is coming! Let's talk about the longest night, AKA the shortest day, and how the modern celebration of Yule relates to its more ancient origins. We're also discussing some pagan mythology, including the Oak and Holly Kings, and then diving into the scarier folktales associated with this season, like Krampus, the Yule Cat and Gryla and her Yule Lads! But first, I have some things to say about the New Moon in Sagi...

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Our Fool has reached the second to last stop on his journey through the Major Arcana. Now, it's time to shed what no longer serves and go forward clear with the Judgement card. Let's also discuss Asafoetida's powerful banishing and cleansing properties and why it seems to work in tandem with the Judgement card. 

 

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Well I'm not going to be earning any praise for my voice acting anytime soon, but this is what happens when you ask AI to write a podcast episode and then just go with it. We're also discussing the winter blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder and how we can lean on our magickal practice when it strikes, as well as the science -- or the scientific magic -- behind affirmations. Listen through to make sure you get the bonus spell! This...

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Here comes the sun! We're stepping out of the mystery, uncertainty and confusion of the moonlight and into the clarity, joy and optimism of the sunlight! Join me as I explore the 19th card of the Major Arcana, the Sun, and then draw some similarities and comparisons with the magick and medicine of the St. John's Wort plant spirit! Also the Oak and Holly Kings make a cameo in a decidedly weird but intriguing way. 

 

 

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Let's talk about how far beyond simple ingredients in spells and remedies the magick of plants can really reach. From an animistic point of view, we can look at plant magick, or herbal magic, as the nurturing of relationships with spiritual allies - and then it becomes something much more beautiful than general properties and correspondences. Let's dive into the green realm together after exploring New Moon in Scorpio magick and di...

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Let's explore the mysterious and sometimes confusing nature of the Moon Tarot card and then dive — not too deep — into the dark and dangerous beauty of Deadly Nightshade, the Belladonna plant. I was so thorough with my warnings about the toxicity of this plant that I started rolling my eyes at myself while editing BUT it's really important that we know some plants need not be handled. Also, I hate dayli...

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This was just going to be about Samhain, but you can't talk Samhain without talking Ancestors and Ancestor Veneration, and then I thought it would be nice to tie it in with the Dumb Supper, and then the Full Hunter's Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus showed up, and, finally, something extra spooky happened on a camping trip last week. So, here we are.

 

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I'm really letting my nerd flag fly with this one. Here's your historical timeline on Halloween, from ancients times until now, with some legends along the way. Then we're discussing Urban Legends and Halloween movies before leaving off with a simple recipe and a fun spell! 

 

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This episode is PACKED and I had a lot of fun planning for it because I got to share some really amazing spooky folktales from a couple of my favorite folklore books, as well as a few of my favorite "literary witches". There's also a spell and an incense recipe squeezed in between talk about Friday the 13th, the Solar Eclipse, the superstition surrounding both of these events, and some of our favorite and most terrifying TV and mov...

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We’re getting past the Tower and stepping into the guiding light of the Star! Let’s discuss the hopeful and inspirational Star Tarot card and then the cheerfully resilient Dandelion and all the plant magic it has to offer! The incredible Dandelion has much to teach about perseverance and is sacred to a very well-known deity. After this, we’re taking an October/spooky season detour! More info on that to come! 

 

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