Hex Positive
By Bree NicGarran
Hex PositiveOct 01, 2020
BONUS - One Chat Room, Fulla Crit Witches (CritWitchCon 2023 Preview)
What do you get when you throw four witches with ADHD and a tendency to infodump into one chat room and give them an assignment? Utter chaos, of course. But somewhere along the way, they also produce a pretty damn good sneak peek at the upcoming Critical Thinking Witch Convention! Join Bree, Lozzie, Amethyst, and Ana Mor for this madcap ramble / event preview. Hope to see you at the con!
Critical Thinking Witch Convention 2023
Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1st
Free Pre-Brew Event on Saturday, September 23rd, 4:00-6:30 EST
For more information, event access, vendor signups, and tickets, please visit https://criticalthinkingwitches.com/.
Hex Positive is now on YouTube!
Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 038 - Creating Your Personal Grimoire
Since magic and writing first existed together, there have been books of magic. Grimoires and other mystical tomes dot the historical record, from illuminated manuscripts to beloved props of modern pop culture. For the modern witch, a grimoire is as much a personal reference guide as it is a self-written textbook of the craft. This month, we’ll discuss how to build your own grimoire, with tips for staying organized, suggested topics, and a journaling exercise to get you started!
Cited Podcast: Historical Blindness, Ep. 116 - The Key to the Secrets of King Solomon (May 02, 2023)
Visit Here Comes The Witch on tumblr for more grimoire inspo!
Harvest Witch Market
Sunday, Sept 17 2023, 12pm-6pm
Diversity Thrift, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA (USA)
Hosted by River City Witch Markets
Hex Positive is now on YouTube!
Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" & “Feelin’ Good”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 037 - Cleaning, Cleansing, and Magical Germophobia
Cleansing is one of the most frequently-employed types of magic in the modern witchcraft community. Every time you turn around, you’ll see references to cleansing because of an auspicious occasion or recent castings or a particular celestial event or just because The Vibes Are Off. What we’re only beginning to see discussed is the practical aspect of cleansing and what mundane actions you should be doing to accompany that spellwork.
And where does the line exist between judicious caution and magical germophobia? What needs to be cleansed and what doesn’t? How much cleansing is TOO much? Let’s talk about it.
Astrology Witch Market
Sunday, August 13 2023, 12pm-5pm
Triple Crossing Beer, 5203 Hatcher St
August Merry Meet and Greet
Friday August 18 2023, 7pm-9pm
Women’s Club at Hilton Village
87 Main St, Newport News VA
Hosted by Styx & Stones
Hex Positive is now on YouTube!
Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 036 - Margaret Effing Murray with Trae Dorn
Margaret Murray was a celebrated author, historian, folklorist, Egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist, first-wave feminist, and the first woman to be appointed to the position of lecturer in archaeology in the UK. So why so we get so annoyed whenever her name is mentioned in conversations about witchcraft? Well, it all has to do with a book Margaret wrote back in 1921...which just so happened to go on to have a profound influence on the roots of the modern witchcraft movement.
Nerd & Tie senpai and host of BS-Free Witchcraft Trae Dorn joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the thoroughly-discredited witch-cult hypothesis, Murray's various writings and accomplishments, and why modern paganism might not have caught on so strongly without her.
Crystal Witch Market
Sunday, July 9 2023, 12pm-5pm
Triple Crossing Beer, 5203 Hatcher St
Facebook Event Page
Hex Positive is now on YouTube!
Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 035 - Money Magic (or Why I'm Not A Rich Witch)
Prosperity spells are some of the most commonly-found types of magical workings to be found in modern witchcraft and in the historical record. So why aren’t witches absolutely rolling in dough? And how do you make sure your magical windfall doesn’t come with unwanted consequences? As it turns out, mostly by keeping things simple.
Sunday, June 11, 2023, 12n-5pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA
Sunday, June 25 2023 , 11am-3pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA
Hex Positive is now on YouTube!
Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 034 - Building Your Witchcraft Library
A well-read witch is a happy witch. But how does one go about building a personal library to support their craft? Let’s talk about it!
(And if you'd like to add any of my books to your library, you can visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop!)
Hex Positive is now on YouTube!
Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 033 - Touch Grass
Sometimes, a witch just needs a break. Let’s all take a moment to go touch some grass...and talk about what that means. (Thank you for sticking with me through the hiatus!)
Oddities Witch Market
Sunday, April 2 2023, 12n-6pm
Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave
Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - Deuteronomy and Daemonologie (BONUS)
Just one more hiatus episode to go! This month, we’re wrapping up our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of his literary exploits, from commissioning an approved English translation of the Bible to pamphlets on how to hunt witches and rule a country effectively.
Learn how one man’s personal demons and some really poor text formatting decisions changed the course of literary and religious history, and why it’s never a good idea to base your entire understanding of the world around one single book.
Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord!
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - The North Berwick Witch Trials (BONUS)
This month on our hiatus presentation of "Stardust Sessions," we’re continuing with our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of the North Berwick Witch Trials. We did our best to keep it light and not get too far into the more gruesome elements, but it was a very grim series of events that still echo in the history of Scotland to this day.
Learn how claiming that a ship was pre-loaded with demons can be an excuse for being shit at your job, how chatting with strangers during an extended layover can give a person all kinds of bad ideas, and how the events in North Berwick have been used as inspiration for popular works of stage and screen.
Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord!
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - King James, the Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boy'd (BONUS)
In this special hiatus presentation of my Patreon series "Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust and Bree NicGarran," we’re fulfilling a promise made in our inaugural episode and having a go at King James the Sixth of Scotland and the First of England. Same guy, weird title, and as the scholars called him - the Wisest Fool in Christendom. Or as Lozzie calls him The Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boyed.
In this series, we’ll be covering the life of King Jimmy from his early years as a boy king of Scotland through his involvement with a number of witch trials, his reign as King of England, and his contributions to literature and religion, which were by no means insignificant. By the end, you’ll probably have a much better understanding of why I boo every time the man’s name is mentioned.
Fair warning: We are not the least bit reverent. Also, we may have accidentally strolled out of the loo with our skirts tucked into our knickers at some point during the discussion.
Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord!
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
BONUS - Stardust Sessions LIVE! (Crit Witch Con 2022)
While you're all patiently riding out the podcast hiatus, here's a little treat to tide you over!
Earlier this year, Lozzie and I were panelists at the Critical Thinking Witch Collective online convention and we did a LIVE run of Stardust Sessions during our joint session on modern witchcraft, with special guest moderator Lee Curtis-Rogers of Do The Magical Thing. We wore our fanciest hats and had a lovely chat about how pop culture and modern witchcraft reflect and represent each other, delving into some of our favorite examples along the way. The audio is available here and the video version, with hats included, is available on my Patreon. (Extra special thanks to Maya for helping me locate the files - you're a peach!)
Stay tuned for the winter season - if I find time to breathe while we're moving house, I may pop some Patreon extras here in the feed.
Hex Positive will return in 2023!
Upcoming Events:
Krampusnacht Holidaze Witch Market
Saturday Dec 3rd, 11am - 4pm
Gallery5 in Richmond VA
Yule Witch Market
Sunday Dec 11th, 12pm - 6pm
Diversity Richmond in Richmond VA
Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Witch Ways 26 - The Fox's Gift
Every so often, a witch's work needs to be done in secret, and we must be cunning and full of tricks in order to make sure our magics are not discovered until they've had a chance to work. Borrow a bit of that guile with The Fox's Gift, from the pages of The Sisters Grimmoire. (For more fairytale spells, you can purchase a copy on Amazon or from my shop!)
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft (including copies of The Sisters Grimmoire)! Check my WordPress for updates, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" and "Lord of the Land"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 032 - Guides Not Gatekeepers
Volunteer educators are the backbone of the witchcraft community. That can be a huge boon to newer witches, but it can also cause problems when needless gatekeeping or misinformation start to become too prevalent. In this episode, I’ve set out to clarify a few things about what it means to be a volunteer educator, what it takes to be a guide and a resource, and how we can avoid passing bad information or making newer practitioners feel unwelcome.
And since I didn’t want to raise this topic without also providing some resources to point people toward, make sure you stay tuned for the Volunteer Educators Showcase later this month!
Apothecary & Crystal Witch Market
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, August 7th, 12pm-5pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Requested
Facebook Event Page
Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Witch Ways 25 - Home Blessing Powder
Break out your potion kits - it's time to make some Home Blessing Powder! From the pages of Pestlework, this powder is suitable for any spells you wish to cast around your dwelling which deal with the wellbeing, safety, and happiness of the homestead and those who live there.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft (including vials of Home Blessing Powder)! Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 031 - Witching with ADHD with Lozzie Stardust
This month, I wanted to talk about a subject near and dear to my own heart - what it’s like to be a witch with ADHD. I invited my good buddy and everyone’s favorite horrible goose, Lozzie Stardust, to join me for the discussion. Buuuut since we’re both in the club, things went off the rails pretty quickly. (We regret nothing. 😅)
So we wound up having a rollicking discussion on how to be a witch with ADHD and also providing a window into what it’s like to actually have this condition. (If the content of this episode resonates strongly with you and you have never been tested for or diagnosed with ADHD, you may want to look into it.)
Apothecary & Crystal Witch Market
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, August 7th, 12pm-5pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Requested
Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Witch Ways 24 - Mirror, Mirror
Sometimes the mirror doesn't show us what we want to see. So here's a spell inspired by a much-beloved fairy tale to help increase beauty and self-confidence. And it fits easily into your daily routine! And remember, darlings - you're already gorgeous. If others can't see it, that's THEIR problem.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes and sources for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" and "Dreamy Flashback"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 030 - Atheist Witchcraft and Placebo Magic with Sedna Woo
We all joke about the irony of polytheistic witches being called “godless,” but what happens when your craft is quite literally without deities or spirituality of any kind? I sat down with YouTube’s own Sedna Woo to find out. The answer is both simpler and much deeper than you might expect. (Spoiler: I’m totally adding open label placebos to my own practice.)
Check out Sedna Woo and subscribe to her channel on YouTube!
Mid-Summer Witch Mkt
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, June 26 - 12pm-5pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Requested
Facebook Event Page
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
The Spiral House – https://portlandbuttonworks.com/spiral-house-shop
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
BONUS The Stardust Sessions, Ep. 01 - Grace Sherwood
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Stardust Sessions!
In this Patreon-exclusive series, I'll be partnering with my good buddy and fellow Witchstorian Lozzie Stardust to dive into the fascinating events and people surrounding the history of witches and witchcraft. We'll talk about a whole lot of interesting things, maybe have a bit of a laugh, and hopefully tell you all some good stories along the way.
In this episode, we discuss a Virginia legend - Grace Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo. Tried and ducked in a bay for her alleged crimes in 1706, Grace was the last person convicted of and imprisoned for witchcraft in the colony of Virginia before the 1735 Witchcraft Act was passed. But as Grace herself would have said, she was no witch.
Join my Patreon to catch new episodes of The Stardust Sessions every month in addition to early releases of Hex Positive and Witch Ways, plus lots of other bonus content!
Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord!
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
Witch Ways 23 - The Three Ravens
Hope you're all feeling crafty this month, because we're making a Witches' Ladder! Grab your yarn, craft feathers, and bells, and get ready to make an early-warning system for trouble of all sorts. Another classic from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol I.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my WordPress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
“Carpe Diem” and “Air Prelude”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 029 - Outgrowing Our Cocoons with Trae Dorn
Happy Podcastiversary! Hex Positive is officially two years old and I thought I'd celebrate with an important discussion about growth. We all start out with ideas and impressions that we must unlearn, re-examine, and correct over time. This constant cycle of critical thinking and re-evaluation in response to new information is a normal and necessary part of a healthy practice. It is how we grow as practitioners and as people.
And in an effort to lead by example, I sat down with my podcast senpai Trae Dorn, resident lovable curmudgeon and host of our sibling show BS-Free Witchcraft, to talk about the bullshit we used to believe as novice witches and how we outgrew those ideas. You'll have to make your own mistakes and learn your own lessons, but perhaps by hearing our stories, you can avoid one or two of those pitfalls.
Make sure you listen to the Portland Button Works ad for a special discount code!
Oddities Witch Market
Sunday, May 15th, 1pm-6pm
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
The Spiral House – https://portlandbuttonworks.com/spiral-house-shop
It's their 10-year anniversary, so make sure you show them some extra love this month!
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Witch Ways 22 - Spinning Up A Sweetheart
Sorry it's a bit late this month, my darlings! My usual recording schedule got flipped a bit, what with a certain special project and getting ready for the May anniversary. But here you go!
We're back to the fairy tales this month with a little attraction spell from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol I. This is a three-day spell to help bring an ideal person into your life and create an easily-recognized sign to signal their arrival.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.
MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" and "Aquarium"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 028 - The Easter-Ostara Debacle
IT’S FINALLY HERE – the long-await Easter Rant! If you’ve been following me on tumblr, you may already know how salty I get about internet posts claiming Ostara and Easter are the same holiday…and you may know that I’ve gotten into literal fights over the topic. So once and for all, I’m laying it all out to explore the origins of both Easter and Ostara and to finally answer the age-old question: which came first – the bunny or the egg?
Special thanks to will-o-the-witch for reviewing my material to make sure my gentile ass was actin’ right and for correcting me on several very important points. Thank you for taking the time and for continuing to share your knowledge and insights with the community!
Check my Wordpress for sources and full show notes, as well as announcement and a schedule of upcoming events!
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
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This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Witch Ways 21 - Quickie Charms
Spells don't always have to be big, complicated rituals in order to be effective. Sometimes the most powerful charm is the one you do with a snap of your fingers. To that end, here are some Quickie Charms from my personal repertoire. Adapted from Grovedaughter Witchery.
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Ep. 027 - When Inspo Takes A Holiday
WE'RE BAAA-AAAACK! And to celebrate, I'm covering a timely topic that's been tripping me up lately.
We all encounter it sooner or later - that feeling of being bogged down, tired, uninspired, and unmotivated. The dreaded Slump. It happens in our craft just as much as our mundane lives and it can be hard to conquer. So, what’s a witch to do when motivation is meh and inspo is a no-go? Join me as Hex Positive returns from hiatus with lots of tips for avoiding burnout, finding your spark, and reinvigorating your practice.
Spring Equinox Market
Sunday, March 13th, 1pm-6pm
Diversity Richmond
Visit the Facebook Event Page for full details.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Hiatus Update - Return Ramble
Hello witches! Haven't seen you all in forever, it feels like.
I'm gearing up to return from my long winter's nap in the beginning of March, but first here's a little ramble to let you know how things are going.
See you soon! 😁
-Bree
Ep. 026 - The Healer's Path with Jai McGrainer
Originally aired on my Patreon. For this special episode, it's time to hop in the Wayback Machine! I sat down with my oldest friend, Jai McGrainer (we've literally known each other since we were twelve), to chat about her path as a healer and her marvelous holistic health clinic, Azalea House of Healing. There's a fair amount of reminiscing about our teenage years and our shared roots in magical topics.
Check out Azalea House of Healing in Warr Acres, OK, or visit their website.
Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran.
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This episode is sponsored by:
MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Feelin' Good" & "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Ep. 025 - The Witches of Picnic with Guest Host Jenna
In this special bonus episode, I sit down with my old friend and sister in the craft, Jenna. We chitchat about our days as basement witches, the informal coven-of-two we started, our old witchy haunts from back in the day, and what we're up to now. Along the way, the in-jokes fly, madness reigns, and somebody busts out a lolcat version of the Wiccan Rede. Make sure you stay tuned all the way to the end for a special Clow Card reading of what the coming year has in store!
Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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Check out Don Martin's new podcast, Head On Fire!
This episode is sponsored by:
Visit Bekkathyst for the annual crystal clearance sale!
MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Witch Ways, Ep. 20 - Eyes Like Coals
Every witch needs a good repertoire of protection spells. Shields and wards are all well and good, but if you want your magical defenses to have a little more bite, try creating a tiny household guardian with "Eyes Like Coals." (Note: You will have to feed it.) Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Ep. 024 - Warding A Witchy Home
As we close out 2021, it seems like a good time to cover some basic home protection spells and warding techniques. In this episode, I cover the creation of wards and anchors, how to cast wards around your home, and what home protection magic can...and more importantly, CANNOT....keep away.
I’ll be taking a short break and posting some Patreon bonus episodes for January and February, so I’ll see you all again next spring!
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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Recommended Reading:
- By Rust of Nail and Prick of Thorn by Althaea Sebastiani
- Practical Protection Magic by Ellen Dugan
- The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn
- The Black Jewels Series by Anne Bishop
MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Witch Ways, Ep. 19 - All Heads Off But Mine
Few things in life are more infuriating than seeing your power usurped by others, or worse, stolen from you And nothing is more satisfying than taking it back. If you're feeling beaten down and set upon, draw up your list of grievances and cry, "All Heads Off But Mine!" Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" & "Failing Defense"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Ep. 023 - The Name of the Game
Halloween Bonus - Listener Ghost Stories, Vol. II
As promised, it’s your Halloween treat - another installment of Listener Ghost Stories! We’ve got another marvelous collection this year, and I hope you enjoy them in all their spooky...and occasionally poignant…glory. Producer Penny makes a guest appearance to provide commentary. (Listen all the way to end for an adorable outtake!)
Happy Halloween, witches!
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
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BONUS - Do The Magical Thing with Lee Curtis-Rogers
It's a special Samhain bonus episode for all you lovely witches! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Lee Curtis-Rogers of "Do The Magical Thing" to talk shop. We got into SO many things, from "outside the box" magical thinking to mental health and witchcraft to what it's like to be community educators and influencers, plus our plans for the upcoming holiday.
Make sure you check out Lee's marvelous YouTube channel and subscribe so you can catch all the latest installments of "Do The Magical Thing!"
Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit my shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Witch Ways, Ep. 18 - The Nesting Toad
With a simple change of intention and timing, a spell can heal or harm as the caster wishes. "The Nesting Toad" is a perfect representation of this concept. What will you use it for? The choice is entirely up to you. Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" & "Lone Harvest"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Ep. 022 - Bree and Lozzie vs The Witch Hunters
Spooky Season is upon us and thanks to last month’s trip into the history of witch trials, I’ve got a score to settle with some witch-hating dead guys - Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins and Witch-Pricker John Stearne. Luckily, my trusty witch pal and fellow WItchstorian Lozzie Stardust is ready to wade into the fray with me. The witch finders don’t stand a chance!
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Witch With Me - Book Club and 2021 Witch Census
Samhain Witch Market
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 3pm-9pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Required
Facebook Event Page
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This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
SOURCES:
Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft (Bailey)
Encyclopedia of Witchcraft (Golden)
A History of Witchcraft In England from 1558 to 1718 (Notestein)
Wikipedia Article - Matthew Hopkins
Wikipedia Article - Bury St. Edmund's witch trials
MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Feelin' Good" and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Ep. 021 - Witchcraft and Modern Law
As promised, the followup episode is here! This time, I'm digging into witchcraft as it relates to modern law, plus covering a few key 20th-century events that I missed in Episode 20 and some legal codes that may apply to your practice even if they don't deal with witchcraft directly. We'll also be discussing some instances of modern witch hunts that are still occurring in some parts of the world and there are articles you can check out for more information in the show notes on my Wordpress.
Books and podcasts cited in this episode:
America Bewitched: The story of witchcraft after Salem (Owen Davies)
American Hysteria, Eps. 4 & 5 - "Satanic Panic, pt 1 & 2"
BS-Free Witchcraft, Ep. 10 - "The Satanic Panic"
Lore, Ep. 62 - "Desperate Measures"
Morbid Podcast - Ep. 122-125, “The West Memphis Three, pt 1-3”
Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year though Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices (Dana O'Driscoll)
Witch With Me - Book Club and 2021 Witch Census
Samhain Witch Market
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 3pm-9pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Required
Facebook Event Page
This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Feelin' Good," "March of the Spoons," and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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BONUS - The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft with Fire Lyte
Surprise surprise, witches! It's a special bonus episode! This month, I sat down for a chat with the absolutely delightful host of the Inciting A Riot podcast and soon-to-be-published author, Fire Lyte. We talked about how he got his start in witchcraft, how his holistic views on education influenced his practice, and how the events of 2020 informed and influenced his forthcoming book.
The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft is available for pre-order, so make sure you reserve your copy today!
Also, make sure you check out Inciting A Riot wherever you get your podcasts and on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
Follow Hex Positive on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Witch Ways, Ep. 17 - The Golden Tree
Whether you need a change in circumstances or a quick boost to your bank account or you just want to go to the festival, "The Golden Tree" just might be able to help. Make the charm when you can, then use it when you need it. Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" & "Teller of Tales"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep 020 - Witchcraft and the Law
Grab your pencils, witches - it’s time for a history lesson! This month, I’m digging deep into the history of witchcraft-related laws and how changing views on magic, religion, and superstition first denied the existence of witches, then panicked over their alleged activities, and finally settled into something resembling common sense. This is a long slog, encompassing over 3000 years of history from a broomstick-height view, and I get off on a few tangents where history crosses paths with modern issues. But if you’re a history buff, you’re gonna love this episode!
I ended up having to split this subject into two installments, since the project turned out to be a little too ambitious for a single episode. Part Two will be up later this month, when we’ll explore modern laws related to witchcraft and some of the actual witch hunts still occurring in the world today.
A partial transcript is available on my Wordpress, along with citations for my main sources and some suggestions for further reading.
This episode is sponsored by:
Crowsbone - http://www.crowsbone.com
Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," and "March of the Spoons"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Witch Ways, Ep. 16 - Sweetening Powder
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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BONUS - Witchcraft Activism with Alex Wrekk
In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Alex Wrekk of Portland Button Works to discuss the role of witchcraft in modern activism. (Standard tangents apply.) We also talk about the upcoming SASS Witch Con which you should DEFINITELY check out!
SASS WITCH CON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us August 13-15 for panels, talks, workshops, vendors, chats, and community for science type witches!
All Access and discord server: $25
Recorded access and discord server: $15
Check out the Facebook event page for registration, vending opportunities, super neat merch, and programming including our free Witches' Brew event on August 6 to find out what we are all about.
Visit my shop for books and other witchy goodies!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magical Dance"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 019 - The Trouble with Tarot
(UPDATE: Fixed audio issues and restored first half. Thank you for your patience!)
Tarot and tarot-reading have been a part of the modern witchcraft movement since the 1960s. But where did these cards and their meanings come from? Are they secretly Ancient Egyptian mystical texts? Do they have their origins among the Romani people? Are they a sacred closed practice that should not be used by outsiders?
Nope, nope, and nope.
This month, we delve into the actual history of tarot cards, discover their origins on the gaming tables of Italy and France, meet the people who developed their imagery and symbolism into the deck we know today, and debunk some of the nonsense that's been going around lately concerning their use. The Witchstorian is putting on her research specs for this one!
SASS WITCH CON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us August 13-15 for panels, talks, workshops, vendors, chats, and community for science type witches!
All Access and discord server: $25
Recorded access and discord server: $15
Check out the Facebook event page for registration, vending opportunities, super neat merch, and programming including our free Witches' Brew event on August 6 to find out what we are all about.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
This episode is sponsored by:
Crowsbone - http://www.crowsbone.com
Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com
Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books, exclusive podcast merch, and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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Soundbyte from Futurama ("The Series Has Landed," S1E2), The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television, Rough Draft Studios, 1999.
MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," and "March of the Spoons"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
BONUS - Crystal Witch with Bekkathyst
If you love crystals, you're in luck! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bekka of the popular crystal shop Bekkathyst to talk about everyone's favorite shiny rocks and what it's like to own a witchcraft-based business. Make sure you check out her wares on all her social media, particularly on Tumblr, and be on the lookout for her periodic flash sales.
Support small business by getting your crystals from Bekkathyst.com!
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran.
Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Bekkathyst Ad - "Frost Waltz"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Witch Ways, Ep. 15 - Harmony Salt
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Ep. 018 - When Spells Don't Work
This one comes with a little extra philosophizing on why we get so down on ourselves when witchcraft doesn't work the way we expect it to. And of course, some extra affirmations for those of you who need to hear them.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
This episode is sponsored by:
Crowsbone - http://www.crowsbone.com
Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com
Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," "March of the Spoons," and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Witch Ways, Ep. 14 - Fearless in the Fire
We've discussed what to do to cast curses, but what do you do if someone has placed a curse on YOU? Destroy their spell and their power over you with "Fearless In The Fire," a heavy-duty cursebreaker from the pages of The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" & "Five Armies"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 017 - Hex-Scuse Me!
You wanted it, you got it! After a full year, it's the long-awaited hex talk. Or hex education, if you will. This month, I'm diving into the basics of baneful magic, what it is, how to do it, and how to protect yourself during your magical mud-slinging.
(I do recommend listening to Ep. 3 "Hex Positive" before this episode if you haven't already done so, especially if you have questions about the Threefold Law.)
Come by my table at the Pride Witch Market on Sunday June 13th!
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
This episode is sponsored by:
Crowsbone - http://www.crowsbone.com
Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com
Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network
MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," and "March of the Spoons"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
BONUS - Witchcraft Exercises
In this special anniversary bonus episode, I'm giving you all some HOMEWORK. Don't worry, it's extra credit and it won't be on a test. If you're feeling low on inspiration or looking for ways to grow in your craft, give these Witchcraft Exercises a try! Transcripts are available on my Wordpress.
Exercise 1 - Quantifying Your Craft
Exercise 2 - Home Brews
Exercise 3 - Dig Through The Ditches
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Witch Ways, Ep. 13 - Straw Into Gold
This is my favorite money-draw spell! Adapted from the classic story of Rumpelstiltskin, this spell uses materials that crafty witches may already have around the house to create a simple set-it-and-forget-it wealth spell. If you've ever wanted to do one, but weren't sure where to start, give this a try!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Carpe Diem" & "Midnight Tale"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 016 - Listener Questions
It's the anniversary special! To celebrate one full year of Hex Positive, I'm answering some of your burning questions about witchcraft and magic. Here's to Year One in the books and hopefully many more to come!
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MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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