Pub Chat: Magical Titles and what they mean!

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we discuss various Magical Titles and try to understand what separates them and what makes them similar. Though in modern pop culture many of these terms have gender or cultural meaning we believe that you may go by whatever title you wish. This talk is less about building barriers and more about defining terms within our lexicon and creating a safe place to analyze and discuss what they might mean. So, Join us, Follow along, Good Luck, and Stay Magical!!!

Shadow Work - The Horn and Cauldron #77

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Essentially, shadow work is reflecting on the darker parts of ourselves and healing or unifying them. This has been a hot buzzword in the witchy community for a few years now, and there’s no shortage of journals, articles, and how-tos about how to do shadow work.

In this episode, we get vulnerable and discuss what shadow work is, how to recognize your shadow traits, and how to work with them.  We also give you multiple techniques to use in your shadow work journey, as well as our recommendations and experiences with some of these techniques.

Related Episodes:

Lucid Dreams, episode 74: https://youtu.be/qs0ZBR4HK3o?si=HTAbseNYmvxToLnJ

Meditation Basics, episode 13: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=_EO0Kc1mL5JtI87Z

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https://jungcurrents.com/quotations-shadow

https://www.thealignedlife.co/shadow-work-zodiac/

https://thequintessentialmind.com/carl-jung-shadow/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202308/how-to-do-shadow-work

https://scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work/

https://www.conni.me/blog/shadow-work/#practicesshadowwork

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https://www.astrology.com/us/editorial/editorial-article-amp.aspx?slug=ways-to-spot-your-shadow-self

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https://hridaya-yoga.com/blog/shadow-work/

https://becomingyourself.net/2023/07/01/the-freedom-of-facing-your-shadow-side/

https://www.unstoppablerise.com/shadow-work-on-shadow-self/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung

Pub Chat: Is Masonry an Occult organization?

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we respond to some of the more absurd conspiracies and misunderstandings about Free Masons. As a Mason myself I am well situated to ramble on about the masonic organization and history whilst debunking and clarifying. The question that started this conversation was Is Masonry Occult? So, Join us, Follow along, Good Luck, and Stay Magical!!!

Beltane 104: Tree Magic

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Beltane is held in the northern Hemisphere on May 1, and Nov 1 in the southern hemisphere, which is about halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It’s been celebrated with bonfires, visiting holy wells, fertility rituals, handfasting, honoring the fae, maypoles, feasts, and decorating with spring greenery, flowers, and ribbons.

For our 104 series, we’re exploring elemental magic related to the themes of each season, and Beltane is all about trees! In this episode, we discuss the sacred trees and groves throughout history from Tacitus’ writing to the Buddha to Christmas trees! We also explore ways to incorporate trees into your magical practice, and our own experiences with tree magic.

Related Episodes:

Beltane 101, episode 11: https://youtu.be/xGXwSGVkb6I?si=yJz4GcAICyfeBgxT

Beltane 102, episode 37: https://youtu.be/jh6bK8S39Kw?si=iK4KiCxtpv2Ip_Rn

Beltane 103: Fairy Circles, episode 55: https://youtu.be/C4WtC5aKJmw?si=cdx2Qx7drYSLPh-w

Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z

Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogham

https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2466

https://www.shetlandamenity.org/assets/files/Natural%20Heritage/Tree%20magic.pdf

https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/tree-magick-and-the-wheel-of-the-year

https://www.dragonspace.ca/blogs/news/the-magic-of-trees

https://www.chinaxiantour.com/xian-travel-guides/xian-attractions/guanyin-chan-temple.html

https://e360.yale.edu/features/peter_crane_history_of_ginkgo_earths_oldest_tree

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lam_Tsuen_wishing_trees

https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/blog/hawthorn/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogham

https://www.industrytap.com/spectacular-1400-year-old-tree-china-shedding-sea-golden-leaves/34010

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/tree-magic/

https://tressabelle.wordpress.com/2022/05/27/ozark-tree-magic-spirituality/

https://thedruidsgarden.com/2015/10/30/sacred-tree-profile-hawthorn-lore-medicine-magic-and-mystery/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yggdrasil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacitus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_trees_and_groves_in_Germanic_paganism_and_mythology

https://sacredland.org/sacred-groves-of-ghana-ghana/

https://sacredland.org/jachie-jaagbo-groves-ghana-africa/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%B6r%C3%B0r

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptomeria

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_Tree

Pub Chat: What is Synchronicity and what does it mean?

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we chat about Synchronicities and how we analyze them and apply what we learn in our lives. We discuss how WooWoo it is or isn’t and why some people seem to see them everywhere they look, and others miss them. With a glass full of DRINK and a discussion full of sidetracks and meandering focus let’s syncretize this episode and Woo our way thru! So, Join us, Follow along, Good Luck, and Stay Magical!!!

Egyptian Family Tree

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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Deity worship was a crucial part of everyday life in ancient Egypt, and we know of more than 1,500 gods by name. With the exception of the reign of Akhenaten (17 years, in 14th c BCE), the Egyptians were a polytheistic religion. Today, we know the Egyptian deities by their ancient Greek names, and we’ll be talking about Amun, Ra, Horus, Hathor, Sekhmet, Maat, Osiris, Isis, Set, Bastet, Anubis, Ptah, and Thoth. We also share their correspondences, and where they fit in with each other.

Related episodes:

Isis Deep Dive, episode 18: https://youtu.be/uJgMj6YQZh0?si=qIkUbK-1HMdesWh6

Bastet Deep Dive, episode 59: https://youtu.be/uaJxmlF_YCM?si=qkSwUlGwz8TXH6at

Protection Magic: Banishing and Warding, episode 70: https://youtu.be/8jl7fJQPOVY?si=zGz5oZ72SRxiLRfQ

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Egyptian_deities

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amun

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osiris

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_(deity)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hathor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmet

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anubis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptah

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_deities

https://www.egyptian-witchcraft.com/egyptian-gods-and-goddesses/

https://coinandcandle.tumblr.com/post/695837503073239040/anubis-deity-guide

https://occultist.net/ptah-offerings-rituals-prayers-powers/

Pub Chat: Is Spice from Dune just LSD and How does the “Voice” work?

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we respond to our first Patreon poll and answer several questions about Dune and practical Magic. From how does the “Voice” work to a detailed look into prescience we break down how we think these aspects of Frank Herbert’s Dune apply to modern magic. We look at both the movies and the books with minor spoilers. We also explore the hallucinatory properties and effects of Spice and how it relates to LSD. So, grab a drink and join us for a spicy and sandy look into some of the magical aspects of Dune.

Lucid Dreaming

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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

A lucid dream is a dream in which you’re aware you’re dreaming and can possibly control different aspects of the dream. Some can access this state naturally, and for others this is a learnable skill to interpret and control your dreams. While there’s a lot we don’t know about lucid dreaming, science is starting to understand methods to enter a lucid dream state, and how it can help you.

In this episode, we discuss why you would want to lucid dream, how to do it, and key techniques that can help you in both your waking and sleeping state. We also go over our own experiences, and thoughts on lucid dreaming, and how it can help you.

Related Episodes:

Meditation Basics, episode 13: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=LwiuGIcr6W1Hv2ry

Sources:

https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Lucid_dreaming

https://www.reddit.com/r/LucidDreaming/

https://theomagica.com/dream-magic-part-1

https://www.lunalunamagazine.com/dark/3-sleep-dream-magic-practices

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/nov/14/can-lucid-dreaming-help-us-understand-consciousness

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6451677/

https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-to-lucid-dream

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2737577/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/lucid-dreams-overview

https://www.wattpad.com/600915359-lucid-dreaming-what-to-do-in-a-lucid-dream

https://archive.org/details/studiesindreams01arno

Pub Chat: Doing Magic in Ancient Languages?

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we explore the age-old question, “Should I be doing magic in Ancient or Dead Languages?”. Replete with tangents and squirrelling aplenty! So, grab a beverage and hangout with us for a short discussion about ancient languages, doing magic in non-native speaking languages, magical tomes, and the practice of using and doing magic in Latin… or whatever!

Ostara 104: Weather Magic

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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Ostara is held on the Vernal or Spring Equinox, which is the beginning of astronomical spring. On this day, night and day are equal, and each day after it is longer than the last until the summer solstice. Festivals for the spring equinox are associated with new beginnings, eggs, rabbits, flowers, and rebirth. Spring is also a season where in the span of a week, you can experience sunny, windy, and rainy days—so let’s find a way to harness that and add it to our magical repertoire!

In this episode, we discuss the history of the Tempestarii, who were weathermancers in the middle ages, and some of the spells they were reported to have used. We also give you a bunch of ideas for you to incorporate weather magic into your practice, and talk about our own experiences using weather magic.

Related Episodes:

Ostara 101, episode: https://youtu.be/6_XuVpLtDm4?si=Z_IGb28vR4cS-T41

Ostara 102, episode: https://youtu.be/diLSXxD4NeM?si=AV_pNZfnoIArpsNc

Ostara 103 Plant Magic, episode: https://youtu.be/VtHI9C8qYGA?si=yxQm-yanmKpQJWMn

Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z

Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c

Sources:

https://www.almanac.com/topics/weather/weather-references/weather-lore

https://druidryblog.wordpress.com/2019/09/01/old-spells-weather-magic/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agobard

https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/agobard-onhailandthunder.asp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_lore

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_god

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solar_deities

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_thunder_gods

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rain_deities

https://occult-world.com/tempestarii/

https://occult-world.com/storm-raising/

https://esoterx.com/2014/08/26/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-tempestarii-witches-warlocks-and-weather-control/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempestarii

https://www.learnreligions.com/weather-magic-and-folklore-2562497

Pub Chat: What do you do with Storm Water?

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we explore the age-old question, “What do I with all this storm water now that winter is coming to a close?”. Replete with tangents and squirrelling aplenty! So, join us for a very short talk about storm water, how to store it, what to do with it, and the status of animalized magical criminals… or whatever!

Enki Deep Dive

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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

One of the Anunnaki, Enki is the Sumerian god of water, knowledge, crafts, and keeper of the divine powers called Me. Enki is a complicated and many faceted god, and as patron god of one of the oldest temples in one of the world’s oldest cities, many of the themes associated with him echo through time, mythology, and religion.

In this episode, we discuss Enki’s iconography, family, and his temple. We also talk about the ways you can work with Enki and what his energy is like, share our personal takes, and experiences with him and the idea of leaving offerings. We also read an excerpt of one of Enki’s primary myths, “Enki and the World Order.”

Note:

In this episode, we mention @miniminuteman’s videos about Ur. We were incorrect—he does not visit Ur in these videos, but he does visit several sites in southern Turkey, some of which are even older than Ur. Watch the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXtMIzD-Y-bNsVeMHjFjF003GU1Stt8WF

Recommended Episodes:

Technomancy, episode 36: https://youtu.be/jT7llHYG1Qs?si=sDZ6e33BHBF3kAyc

Sources:

https://templeofsumer.com/Enki-and-the-World-Order/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enki

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_(mythology)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eridu

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https://web.archive.org/web/20051207044843/http://home.comcast.net/~chris.s/sumer-faq.html

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nammu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninhursag

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anunnaki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marduk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumuzid

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nin%C5%A1ar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninkurra

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninti

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uttu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eridu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damgalnuna

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanshe

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asaruludu

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Pub Chat: Is Sympathy from The Kingkiller Chronicle just Intention Magic?

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Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we explore one of the magical systems in The KingKiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss, Sympathetic Magic. As we dive into this unique system of magic, we compare and contrast it to the modern practice of Intention Magic and Chaos Magic. Join us for this quicky review and analysis of Sympathy from The Name of the Wind & The Wise Man’s Fear.

Imbolc 104: Candle Magic

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Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Imbolc takes place on Feb 1 (northern Hemisphere) or Aug 1 (southern hemisphere) about halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). It’s a time to celebrate the coming of spring with hearth fires, feasting, planning the upcoming harvest, weather divination, and working with candles.

For this year’s 104 series, we’re delving into fundamental magic, and we chose candles for Imbolc season. Candles are an integral part of modern magical practices, so we’re going over all you need to know about adding them to your repertoire. In this episode, we discuss the history of candles, the various ways you can use them in your magic, different types of candles, and talk about how we use candles in our practice.

Related episodes:

Imbolc 101, episode 5: https://youtu.be/44Td_vOlKHg?si=NWR0fkQbCNyyhxQc

Imbolc 102, episode 31: https://youtu.be/5rOasOB3QJY?si=HyDrE42qvTxibSuD

Imbolc 103: The Nine Herbs Charm, episode 50: https://youtu.be/Vs5L2EzEhXg?si=hmRrVyuRKHtdPlqF

Color Magic, episode 61: https://youtu.be/XEnmZ-A2b0g?si=7BIuZOSHxIoKLTpu

Sources

https://blackcatcaboodle.com/products/candlefire-technique-of-candle-burning-dejong-1973-witchcraft-grimoire-magick

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceremonial_use_of_lights

https://sacred-texts.com/

https://www.crystalcrushmagazine.com/magick/4-1-2021/psrugt3diw47kz6sz8wm1delv67xsr

https://spells8.com/lessons/candle-spells/

https://thetravelingwitch.com/blog/8-quick-candle-spells-for-when-you-need-magic-in-a-hurry

Protection Magic: Warding and the Evil Eye

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

              This episode focuses on different types of Apotropaic magic, which is meant to deflect bad luck and ward off the evil eye. We discuss various types of warding magic, like the Evil Eye (Nazar), Hamsa, Eye of Horus, Horseshoes, Fascinum and more. There’s lots of talk of our personal practices, and we go over a spell that we plan to do using a tree!

Recommended Episodes:

Intro to Protection Magic, Episode 12: https://youtu.be/qEVRpeEvl5U?si=sCHDj9fhpv-KTsaj

Intro to Chaos Magic, Episode 62: https://youtu.be/lRLmFzPSS1k?si=uRS3X2bk22UEZMzU

Color Magic, Episode 61: https://youtu.be/XEnmZ-A2b0g?si=QQeOu2UHnlCP7S7Z

Dionysus Deep Dive, Episode 35: https://youtu.be/2Th58fRQ8r0?si=xr8fhQynllG5o-p9

Sources:

https://www.tumblr.com/tolkien-fantasy/712534646154543104/witchcraft-101-cleansing-warding-banishing-and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascinus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotropaic_magic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_eye

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazar_(amulet)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_Horus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_Ra

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_grove

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_tree

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clootie_well#:~:text=A%20clootie%20well%20is%20a,clootie%20tree%20or%20rag%20tree).

Pub Chat: Feelin’ Magically Unmotivated?

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we explore magical motivation, what happens when you’re not feelin’ it, and what we do about it. Whether it’s from seasonal affect disorder, bad vibes, or burnout we all go thru times when we aren’t feeling particularly motivated to do rituals and spells or be magical and that’s not only okay, but perfectly normal. Join us as we explore the ebb and flow of magical motivation.

Yule 104: Snow and Ice Magic

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

              Yule traditionally starts on the Winter Solstice and ends on Jan 1, though it used to last for two months which meant this festive season helped get you through the coldest, darkest part of year. It’s also the season most associated with snow and ice.

For this year’s 104 series, we’re delving into elemental magic, and what better way to start with snow and ice magic! While technically a subset of water magic, snow and ice have unique properties and spells that make the great to add to your spell repertoire.

We also discuss ways to honor the season of Yule, extending that holiday feeling all the way through Imbolc. There’s deities associated with snow and ice, too. Of course, we round out the episode by talking about how we celebrate Yule.

Related Episodes:

Yule 101, episode 2: https://youtu.be/s8NG89qOqXk?si=3Cu9kVlGkzkZwcOn

Yule 102, episode 28: https://youtu.be/VbDfRxWUPhU?si=OqjpBiWlRwhkkkLp

Yule 103 The Wild Hunt, episode 48: https://youtu.be/GGPRzi8XXfE?si=OY2vdCe_gdCzkkMP

Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z

Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c

What Even is Santa Claus (Is Santa an Egregore): https://youtu.be/BFFGzAOsT_Y?si=Qy0jr1HYzxNUTqhx

A Meta Analysis of God King Santa Clause: https://youtu.be/WsKBBDy9vA0?si=oRNJGeIbrNWvOxLL

Mediation Basics, episode 13: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=WMGWo23_c6UGLQBP

Curses and Hexes, episode 67: https://youtu.be/5Omk8Y3LddQ?si=CtfvIielTxguexZA

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https://witchcraftedlife.com/how-to-use-graveyard-snow-in-your-magickal-workings-snow-magick-for-witches/

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Pub Chat: A Meta Analysis of God King Santa Clause?

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents.

In this week's Pub Chat we further explore the ever enigmatic and all-powerful Sant Clause. Using Santa legend and lore in the forms of songs, histories, and movies we look into Santa’s feast day, Christmas, and what it all means for the depths of winter! In this exploration we also ask the following questions:
What are Santa’s powers and abilities?
If a God what is Santa the God of?
Is Santa the King of the Elves?
Are Santa and the Elves actually Fairies?
What does Christmas stuff arriving earlier and earlier in the year mean?
Is this Santa making a power grab?

3 Year Anniversary Q&A *Live*

Greetings heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Join us as we mark the third anniversary of the Horn and Cauldron Podcast with an enchanting live stream! Pour yourself a cup of your favorite magical brew, as we embark on a laid-back journey filled with Q&A sessions, mystical discussions, and surprises. Join our little coven for an evening of camaraderie and shared wisdom, where we'll raise our virtual glasses to three years of spellbinding episodes. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious soul, all are welcome to this digital gathering of magic and community. Don't miss out on the chance to connect, ask your burning questions, and revel in the mystical ambiance. See you there! 🌙🎉

Curses and Hexes

Greeting’s heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

                Cursing and hexing is a controversial subject within the pagan community. The whole idea around curses being evil or giving you bad luck is not as deeply rooted in magical practice as you might think, especially in ancient times. In this episode, we explore the concept of the Three-fold Law, and the phrase "An it harm none, do what ye will" and how they came to be, and the division of ‘High’ or ‘White’ magic and ‘Low’ or ‘Black’ magic.

We go over several ancient curses, from a variety of sources—some of which dating back thousands of years! As usual, we spend a bit of time talking about our own experiences and preferences with curses and hexes.

Recommended Episodes:

Book of Shadows and Grimoires, Episode 30: https://youtu.be/eI-SOxxCZ6A?si=ziHwH3tHKaMwjY4r

Pub Chat: Magical Pain Management, Charles Cordell, Magic in Media: https://youtu.be/BDscjZxzXMY?si=bqrBP2QLA4cxzzN2

Pub Chat: Magical Home Protection, Raymond Howard, Magic in Media: https://youtu.be/2Ea34XzUUtk?si=orBiyvObsW5KCRAo

Pub Chat: Astral Projection, Gerald Gardner, Magic in Media: https://youtu.be/dSXrgyssIR8?si=ZVKJkiB06n9V_ch9

Pub Chat: Craft Names, Doreen Valiente, Discovery of Witches Magic Review: https://youtu.be/9dczvgWLM1s?si=eVgc5cJbskNu6veH

Toxic Internet Witchcraft, Episode 22: https://youtu.be/BBaJ0rGufEQ?si=DCNWdIokJkFPteVp

Handfasting and Love Magic, Episode 32: https://youtu.be/1cjlaJCvDUY?si=a6Sb5v_XEthpiKfI

Intro to Modern Odinism, Epsiode 25: https://youtu.be/D2hFPkF0fw8?si=RAnGcPyowZ2nUyXy

Sources:

·         https://ia600208.us.archive.org/22/items/TheGreekMagicalPapyriInTranslation/The_Greek_Magical_Papyri_in_Translation.pdf page 158

·         https://www.icelandicmagic.com/products/sorcerers-screed?variant=32514479884 page 141

·         https://grapevine.is/mag/2021/10/14/the-mysterious-book-of-sorcerers-screed/

·         https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse

·         https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinx

·         https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_pharaohs

·         https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Diamond

·         https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_magic

·         https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Execration_texts