Wands and Fronds

Mabon (the Sabbat AND the Deity) and Rue

It's sabbat time! Nick gets historical, and tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the autumn equinox. Shannon covers Rue, which used to be WAY more popular, and dishes on the deity Mabon (featuring a mini QWP about the holiday name).

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Valerian Root, Succubi and Incubi, and Hypnos

You're getting very sleepy! Just kidding...but this podcast episode is all about things that make you want to take a nap (or, as these witches prefer to call it, a little death...you know...as a treat).

Shannon covers a well-known herb, Valerian Root, and tells you how to use it as a sleep aid. She ALSO fills you all in on some other uses of Valerian that are not related to sleep....what a twist!

Nick talks about things that go HUMP in the night (see what we did there) - Succubi and Incubi. He also gives you the low-down on Hypnos...one of the deities even ole Zeus-y boy was afraid of.

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Blue Lotus Flower, Magical Aromatherapy, and Nefertum

This is a smelly episode - delightfully smelly indeed! In a basic witches segment, Nick covers magical aromatherapy and shares plenty of ideas for how to get your magical scents all over the place (to the window...to the wall...you know how this goes).

Shannon talks all about the blue lotus flower, one of the "it" plants in herbalism (but you HAVE TO source it ethically). On that note, she had to cover Nefertum for their deity profile since he's the Egyptian god associated with this sacred plant.

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Foraging, Lamb's Ear, and Druids

It's time to venture into the woods - to forage! Nick gives a great intro to foraging (with some special ideas for Texan witches). He also warns everyone about some decidedly un-fungis (like...un-fun-guys, get it?), and talks about a few dangerous lookalikes to keep in mind if you're gathering your own edible goodies. Nick also covers the Druids! But mostly, this is about how much of a mystery they really are...it's a whole thing.

Shannon covers Lamb's Ear, or nature's band-aid! She discusses using it for wound protection and healing, its uses on the battlefield, and (of course) does suggest using it in a W&F fave - the sleep sachet!

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Magical Organization, Hazel, and Sionainn

Y'all, Shannon is turning THIRTY very soon, so this is an episode themed around her and things she loves.

Nick starts off by talking about a topic close to the heart of every Virgo - magical organization! He shares some hot tips for building an affordable jar collection (that also looks snazzy AF), and some ideas for how to keep your magical belongings tidy- Marie Kondo would be proud.

Shannon covers the Irish deity Sionainn (the namesake of the River Shannon....and therefore Shannon herself...how many times are we going to say her name?! It's getting excessive). Anyway, she also talks about Hazel, which is a magical and medicinal tree and also her Celtic Tree Zodiac sign. See - a theme!

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Beauty Magic, Yarrow, and Loki

Are you feeling the sexy, Leo season vibes? So are Nick and Shannon! This week, they get into beauty magic (who doesn’t want to feel hot when it’s hot out?!). Nick also talks about the sexy, shape-shifting God with the most, Loki!

Shannon introduces a plant once known as “the witch’s herb”, yarrow. This plant ally is a baddie and deserves a spot in every witch’s cupboard.

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Wands and Fronds and....Husbands?

In this special edition, Shannon is joined by her husband! Eric talks about what it’s like to have your new-ish wife “come out of the broom closet” (plot twist, there is a lot of jar-related talk). They also discuss what Shannon’s magical journey has meant for them as a couple, how couples can practice magic together, and their ongoing tarot journey.

Eric goes on a delightful rant about how Shannon takes over their entire bathroom when she’s watering her plants….a one bathroom apartment is apparently tough on a plant hoarder’s partner. They finish with a houseplant quiz – Shannon aces it of course.

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Luck Magic, Basil, and Tyche

Are you feeling lucky, witch? This week, Nick talks all things luck magic, superstitions, and a lot of the ways different cultures think you can bring BAD luck upon yourself (like...there's a lot). He also shares some sage wisdom to share regarding "lucky in love" magic.

Shannon covers the deliciously fresh basil, and then introduces the goddess Tyche - it only makes sense that a goddess of fortune is included, no?

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Canna-Witchcraft and Boozy Magic

For a very special, 40th episode, Shannon and Nick are here to get silly. Nick kicks things off with an introduction to Radegast, and then it's off to the races!

Shannon talks about how to use cannabis in your craft, and has some advice for different spellwork you can do while imbibing. Nick goes all in on alcohol and witchcraft, including some specific correspondences of various spirits.

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Lughnasadh and Meadowsweet

It's SABBAT TIME! This week Shannon starts off with an introduction to the deity Lugh, and then Nick takes you into an overview of the holiday plus some ideas for celebrating it. 

In another shocking turn, Shannon is covering a plant that LIKES WET FEET - Meadowsweet (rhyme unintentional...but still hilarious). 

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