Whuddup Witches

Happy Friday, witches! This week we are exploring all that glows in the night sky. The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights! (or Aurora Australis in the southern hemisphere)

Holly takes us on an adventure, looking at the folklore of the Auroras in various different societies throughout History and the world, a quick glimpse into just how the Auroras are created, and how we can incorporate them into our practice if we are ever lucky enough to see them in real life.

Don't forget to send in your spooky stories for our next listener's episode!

This week's sources are:

https://www.theaurorazone.com/about-the-aurora/aurora-legends

https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/legends-of-the-northern-lights/

https://global.hurtigruten.com/inspiration/experiences/northern-lights/myths-legends/

https://medium.com/thirty-seconds-to-science/explaining-the-magic-of-the-northern-lights-e8102b0783d3

Whuddup Witches!

In last week's episode, we learned about 3 more commonly known Fae. In this week's episode, we are diving into the more mysterious and darker side of the Fae. The Fae in this list have been the inspiration for seemingly mythological creatures that are VERY well-known in modern pop culture. They are also less likely to play harmless tricks and more likely to drag you to a watery grave if you're not careful. The Fae in this list have not only inspired some of our favorite creatures, but also our most notorious villains.

Want to be featured in the next quarter? Send us your spooky stories, favourite urban legends, or whatever tickles your fancy.

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@whuddupwitchespodcast on Tiktok

or on Facebook at Whuddup Witches Podcast.

Whatever way you send it in, we love to hear from you!

As always, Stay Spooky Witch!

Episode Sources:

⁠https://teaandrosemary.com/types-of-fairies-types-of-fae/⁠

⁠https://www.thepeculiarbrunette.com/types-of-fae⁠

⁠https://www.soulandspiritmagazine.com/5-magical-fairy-beings-need-know-salamanders/⁠

⁠https://hekatesfinishingschool.com/blog/2021/04/21/santa-clause-is-fae-jolly-old-elf/#:~:text=Santa%20Clause%20(Yule%20Father)%2C,Winter%20are%20a%20few%20names⁠.

⁠https://www.britannica.com/topic/pixie⁠

⁠https://www.letitbegnome.com/what-are-the-most-famous-gnomes/#:~:text=Gnomes%20are%20one%20of%20the,TV%20shows%2C%20and%20video%20games⁠.

⁠https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/⁠

⁠https://www.britannica.com/topic/kobold⁠

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

⁠https://www.theoi.com/Nymphe/Dryades.html⁠

⁠https://www.theirishplace.com/heritage/the-dullahan/⁠

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

This week we are revisiting a topic that Holly covered last summer, The Fae. In episode 45 Holly told us all about some of the history and origins of the Fae, how we can tell if they are close to us, and how to work with and honor them if we choose to. Now we are going to dive deeper into types of Fae and discuss the lore associated with each of the. This week is part 1 of 2 in this Fae-mous installment where we look at the more common types of Fae and tell you some uncommon facts and lore about each of them. Don't forget to come back next week where we'll talk about some Fae you have most likely never heard of, but who inspired many of the creatures we know and love in pop culture today!

Want to be featured in the next quarter? Send us your spooky stories, favourite urban legends, or whatever tickles your fancy.

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@WhuddupWitchesPod on Instagram

@whuddupwitchespodcast on Tiktok

or on Facebook at Whuddup Witches Podcast.

Whatever way you send it in, we love to hear from you!

As always, Stay Spooky Witch!

Episode Sources:

https://teaandrosemary.com/types-of-fairies-types-of-fae/

https://www.thepeculiarbrunette.com/types-of-fae

https://www.soulandspiritmagazine.com/5-magical-fairy-beings-need-know-salamanders/

https://hekatesfinishingschool.com/blog/2021/04/21/santa-clause-is-fae-jolly-old-elf/#:~:text=Santa%20Clause%20(Yule%20Father)%2C,Winter%20are%20a%20few%20names.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/pixie

https://www.letitbegnome.com/what-are-the-most-famous-gnomes/#:~:text=Gnomes%20are%20one%20of%20the,TV%20shows%2C%20and%20video%20games.

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/kobold

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

https://www.theoi.com/Nymphe/Dryades.html

https://www.theirishplace.com/heritage/the-dullahan/

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

Happy Friday fine folk! What do a Saint, a Fae, and a Germanic Goddess have in common? This weekend!

Today Holly has prepared our first-ever Double Feature because she couldn't help but double down on the relevance this weekend has to offer.

Join us as we discuss St. Patrick, his history, how his claim to fame includes us witchy folk, and how we, as pagans can celebrate St. Patricks Day in our own way. On the topic of St Patrick's day, we will also touch on the lore of the Leprechaun (did you know they were cobblers to the fae?).

The second half of this Double Feature goes into Ostara, what it means, and how to celebrate. Also a very heated discussion regarding driving country roads at night.

https://seawitchbotanicals.com/a/s/blogs/swb/how-to-celebrate-ostara-the-vernal-equinox

https://www.mabonhouse.co/ostara

https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/st-patricks-day/st-patricks-day-symbols-and-traditions

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

https://www.learnreligions.com/st-patrick-and-the-snakes-2562487

In modern and ancient accounts of magic we have always been able to pick out the common myths and legends told about witches.  One of these more popular tales about magic folk is their ability to even use their magic while cooking. From Lembas bread to everlasting gobstoppers were talking Kitchen Magic! Join us as Felicia tells us about the magic of food and how we can turn a mundane task into something far more magical each time we step into the Kitchen! 

Did you love last weeks episode as well ? Want to be featured in the next quarter? Send us your spooky stories, favourite urban legends, or whatever tickles your fancy.

Send them in to:

[email protected]

@WhuddupWitchesPod on Instagram

@whuddupwitchespodcast on Tiktok

or on Facebook at Whuddup Witches Podcast.

Whatever way you send it in, we love to hear from you!

As always, Stay Spooky Witch!

Episode Sources:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/10/26/499196147/what-the-real-witches-of-america-eat

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.7312/davi16918-010/pdf

https://awesomeon20.com/

https://gathervictoria.com/2017/03/10/the-herstory-of-food-gone-missing/amp/

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https://www.katharinegerbner.com/teaching/food-magic-medicine-history-of-the-atlantic-world/

https://listverse.com/2018/09/03/10-basic-foods-that-were-once-believed-to-be-magic/

https://gathervictoria.com/2017/03/10/the-herstory-of-food-gone-missing/

https://naturallymodernlife.com/what-is-a-hearth-witch/

https://naturallymodernlife.com/house-witch-kitchen-magic-with-the-elements/

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/beneaththemoon/2017/05/magical-food-intent-get-magical-foodie/

Happy Friday friends, this week we have another installment of what was formerly known as "Tales from the Beyond."

This episode is written by folks like you, for folks like you. Listen along as we read about haunted Hospital wings, ghostly doppelgangers, haunted homes, and freaky fae in this quarter's listener stories episode.

Want to be featured in the next quarter? Send us your spooky stories, favourite urban legends, or whatever tickles your fancy.

Send them in to:

[email protected]

@WhuddupWitchesPod on Instagram

@whuddupwitchespodcast on Tiktok

or on Facebook at Whuddup Witches Podcast.

Whatever way you send it in, we love to hear from you!

As always, Stay Spooky!

It's the eggs least favourite day of the week, Fry-day! Today, Holly has whisked it all and brought us an egg-heavy episode in preparation for Ostara, which of course lands around the same time as Easter, a very egg-citing time indeed.

But how can eggs play a role in our craft all year long? You don't have to meditate omlet for you to find that eggs aren't only for when you're feeling peckish. Join us to find out just how eggstraordinary eggs can be!

https://www.moodymoons.com/2018/03/14/10-ways-to-use-eggs-in-witchcraft/

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

https://www.learnreligions.com/egg-magic-and-folklore-2562457

**18+ content, this episode includes adult sexual content.**

Hey Witch,

In many of our episodes, we have talked about using tools such as amulets or talismans to enhance your power when practicing your craft. We have also talked about how we can ask deities to lend us power during rituals or spellcraft. But is there a way to enhance our powers without using tools or taking from external sources? Well, the answer is yes and it is all about sex baby! Today's episode is number 69, and because I have the same sense of humor as a prepubescent teenager, I thought to myself what could be more topical for episode 69 than an episode on sex magic? So strap in or strap on, for this wild ride as we cover what sex magic is, a brief history, and how to incorporate sex magic into your craft.

Episode Sources:

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

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-use-sex-magic-to-manifest-your-best-self/amp

https://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1137612/sex-magic-tips/amp/

https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2262

https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/guide-sex-magic/

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

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

Happy Friday Witches, 

Join us this week as Holly introduces us to who some consider the first independent woman created, Lilith. In some translations, her name can be transcribed as "Night Monster" and many believe her to be the mother of all demons. Come with us as Holly tells us some of Lilith's history, folklore, and how to incorporate her into your craft if you so choose to. Whether you believe her to be a monster of the shadows, a feminist icon, or a Pagan Goddess, this episode has a little something for everyone.

Episode Sources 

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

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lilith-Jewish-folklore

https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/lilith-ancient-demon-dark-deity-or-sex-goddess-005908

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/lilith-goddess/

Mythical Monsters Podcast- Lilith

The legends of history podcast - Lilith pt 1, 2, and 3

Historical Blindness Podcast - Lilith, the Phantom Maiden

Hey Magical People, 

Happy Friday! Join us this week as Felicia tells us about 5 witches that we didn't know we needed to know! They belong to different time periods, different cultures, and religions, but each one of them has had a massive influence on modern-day witchcraft, pop culture, and literature. 

It was not mentioned in this episode but most of the content comes directly from the sources below because the authors tell these stories better than we can so make sure you head over and read the full articles linked below for more information on these amazing witches.  

Sources

https://teaandrosemary.com/famous-witches-in-history/

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

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

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

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Morgan-le-Fay

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Geoffrey-of-Monmouth

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

https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2833

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