How have spells and magick found their way into the common traditions surrounding New Years? We look at common superstitions and break down the symbols to help you ensure the best start to the coming year on Witchcraft Deconstructed.Von Armchair Lunacy Media

The leaves are falling, our days are growing darker, and the veil between the world of the living and the dead are thinning.But where did this idea of a veil come from, how do we feel that it is thinning, and why at this time of year rather than any other time. In this episode, we explore the nature of the Veil On Witchcraft Deconstructed…

Our guest Jessica asks a great question about the three fold law and we meander through light and shadow work and how great intention comes with great responsibility. On this episode of Witchcraft DeconstructedVon Armchair Lunacy Media

The most advanced Artificial Intelligence system asks questions about what it means to be a witch, how it differs from Sorcery, and the common traits that might give away someone’s path in the craft. This and more on Witchcraft DeconstructedVon Armchair Lunacy Media

Using hot sauce to learn about the South,Ritual abuse in modern paganism,and Leveling up in your ritual practice,on Witchcraft Deconstructed!Von Armchair Lunacy Media

Memes of famous murderers and their signs passed around in social media, compatibility based on the houses of two people, or maybe missing out on a job, pay raise, or apartment because of your birthdate. Discrimination and prejudice come in all forms and in this episode we have a light chat about how astrology might have a dark underside of unfairl…

We are all over the map today, starting with non traditional ways to setup your ritual space, to how the emotional maturity in dating relates to providing circle for others and Cassandra talks about her experiences with unwanted eggplant pics. Come sit for a spell!Von Armchair Lunacy Media

Capers, associated with potency, love and lust, but why? We dive into how we might make those connections and end up down a path with dangly genitals, and pickled flowers.Von Armchair Lunacy Media

The moon, is a powerful symbol in our rites, but it’s timing is sometimes inconvenient. We could bottle a moment in time, by purifying and charging the element of water so we can use it whenever we need. But how does the moon cleanse or charge water? How might that be used in our practice? In this episode, how to make moon water, On Witchcraft Deco…

The land is thawing and the sun is staying out a little bit longer.Now is the time to celebrate the awakening of the earth and prepare to seed the ground. But what does the egg in the earth mean to modern practice,why do we rely on Groundhogs to predict the weather,and how has this holiday been adapted into CandlemasIn this episode, we explore the …

Arguably one of the most powerful tools in service to your magickal practice. With it you separates the worlds, put a fine point on your intentions, and cut to the quick of your ritual’s purpose.But what are the different blades within your circle? What happens if you use your blade in ways unintended for ritual? And how can you forge a relationshi…

Used by the Incas to symbolize the sun god, and portrayed through art in distant Andes temples. The sunflower is known the world over as having an affection for the sun.But how might it be used as a tool for the Element of Air,What practical and magickal properties can aid you in your daily practices, and how might it improve your ability to commun…

The traditional Christmas tree, decorated with tinsel, shiney balls, and electric lights adorns the home to light up an otherwise seasonally dark time.But what are its pagan roots? How has can it be applied to bring you luck and fertility in the coming months, and how might it be used in future Sabbats?In this mini episode, Casandra explores the Yu…

What is the best way to start the day? Many of us, we have to perform our works in plain sight. Maybe we are in travel, in the office, or in a place where we might not want to draw a lot of attention. And to this I say, you have all the symbolism and ritual within a cup of coffee, that you will need to start your day.…

Witchcraft has a long history of truth hidden within the legends, stories, and fears of our ancestors, but what happens when people seek the path as shelter from emotional battering, or flock to it for the promise of powers that movies and TV promote.This is the third and final episode in a series talking about the not-so-great reasons to explore W…

Many come to the path seeking empowerment of the self, and a betterment of life, yet others come looking for power, control, or to exploit a perceived openness of sexuality. How do our actions conspire for or against us, and what are the moral guidelines to help us navigate or craft?This is the second of three episodes we will spend talking about t…

There are many reasons a person may find themselves walking this path, but there are some ways to approach the craft that might make starting out a bit challenging. Maybe it’s a desire to bend people to your will, or to command ancient demons to do your bidding. This is the first of three episodes we will spend talking about the not-so-great reason…

78 cards have been used since the 1400s to provide insight into love, health, and wealth, to divine a shadow of what is to come, and to lend guidance in life.Today there are hundreds of variations that can be found around the world but what is the right deck to start with, how should they come into your possession, and how do you get started in thi…

It is a time when day and night are at equal length, and we celebrate the second harvest holiday of potluck parties that include a variety of apple deserts, breads, and beer. But when did this observance being, why do we celebrate the killing of John Barleycorn, and how does the ancient and magickal craft of barley brewing play into this holiday? I…

It's sat on our tables and altars for thousands of years. Used as one of the first offerings to the gods and in magical ritual throughout the world, this mineral has been currency, seasoning, and magical element since the very beginning of human history. But why does something so common hold so much power? Why are there so many variations of it?And…

The first crop has been harvested and the long hot days of planting, growing, and tending have lead up to this first bounty. It’s time to celebrate, but how is this holiday relevant in a time when you can get bread and corn year round? Why is it celebrated on the 1st of August, when the fruition of crops varies based on your location. And what do f…

From Witch Hazel on looney tunes and The wicked witch of the east in the Wizard of Oz, to the Sport of Quidditch in the Harry potter series. It is as iconic an accessory as Wonder Woman’s invisible jet, or Batman’s batmobile. Super human figures have super human means of travel. From the earliest days of witchcraft, the witch and the broom have gon…

Wands are an iconic tool in the craft but their length, wood, and shape affects our practice at levels that only the creator of that wand fully comprehends. In this episode we explore the creation of wands with Master Wandsmith Brendan McCormick. With his 30 years experience in ritual artistry, we are going to dive deep into how wands are born, how…

This time of year is the height of our abundance and fertility. While the harvest sabbats celebrate the full process of the actual harvest, Litha is the true beginning of the time of plenty. It is a time to be grateful for all of the things we have been given and for giving thanks for the year we have already survived. This is also a very auspiciou…

The wand is a powerful tool for communicating direction, intention, and action both in our circles and in our daily life. But How might you use your finger as a powerful wand, and why do we even need a physical wand in our ritual space? On this episode, how to direct your will in circle and and in your mundane life with part 2 of The Wand…

It is portrayed in TV and Movies as one of the most iconic symbols of witchcraft. we’ve been lead to believe that with a flick and swish candles light, objects levitate, and your will manifests. But what is the reality of this tool? How is it used, and how can it have a real impact in our rituals and daily life? In this episode we explore The Wand.…

Have you ever had one of those days, where you feel attacked, where you feel pressured by everyones wants and needs or maybe just overwhelmed by the news, or by social media?Now more than ever it’s important to practice creating a mental safe space, a shield you can put up to help you emotionally disconnect and find the peace required to make good …

You see them cast around arcane symbols in jewelry or drawn around you to designate sacred space. One of the most basic symbols used in daily rituals but why is this shape arguably one of the most powerful tools in your practice and how might you use them in your daily life. Join Wade and Cassandra, your blue collar pagans with decades of experienc…

What is the difference between a modern witch and wizard? And what does it mean to raise energy? These questions and more are covered in-depth within this first episode to this podcast series where the underpinnings of modern witchcraft are explored. Come hang with Rev Wade and Raela, your resident bluecollar pagans with 60 years cumulative experie…