Your Witchy Big Sister

This episode Lars goes over some  history and correspondences of Mabon, as well as a few ways to celebrate

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected] or Twitter @WitchyBigSister

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Sources:

https://www.learnreligions.com/all-about-mabon-the-autumn-equinox-2562286

In this episode, Lars discusses the history & importance of shadow-work, as well as a few ways to get started

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Check out Shwee?s work @ https://twitter.com/Iamshwee

Shadow-work workbooks can be found @ https://ko-fi.com/witchybigsis/shop or https://www.patreon.com/yourwitchybigsister

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected] or Twitter @WitchyBigSister

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Sources:

Meeting The Shadow by Connie Zweig

Psychology of the Unconscious by Carl Jung

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/shadow-work#how-to-start

https://highexistence.com/carl-jung-shadow-guide-unconscious/

In this episode, Lars discusses the importance daily rituals & how to adjust them for disability & chronic illness

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected] or Twitter @WitchyBigSister

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In this episode, Lars discusses the idea that Intention is Everything within witchcraft, as well as the shortcomings of this belief

Special thank you to my Patrons Jessica & Harlot!

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected] or Twitter @WitchyBigSister

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In this episode, Larissa discusses the origins of Friday the 13th, and how it went from a sacred day of fertility and love to the superstitious day we know it as.

Special thank you to Aster!

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected]

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SOURCES:

Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kynes

https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/130912-friday-13th-thirteenth-superstitions-phobias-nation-culture

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/friday-13th_b_1418812

Happy one year anniversary, little witchy siblings!

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This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Ostara as well as a few easy ways to celebrate.

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                                                     Sources for this episode ~


Wigington, Patti. (2021, September 3). Celebrating Ostara, the Spring Equinox. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/all-about-ostara-the-spring-equinox-2562471

Kynes, S. (2013). Llewellyn's Complete book of correspondences: A comprehensive & cross- referenced resource for Pagans & Wiccans. Llewellyn Worldwide. 

In this episode, Larissa discusses how work alongside the moon in your magical practice, how to properly manifest with her cycles, and how to incorporate astrology alongside it.

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Sources include ~

Ahlquist, D. (2010). Moon spells: How to use the phases of the moon to get what you want. F+W Media. 

Boland, Y. (2016). Moonology: Working with the magic of Lunar Cycles. Hay House. 

Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Moon worship. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved January 10, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/moon-worship 

In this episode, Larissa discusses empaths, highly empathetic people, and the ways in which they can protect their energy from outside influence. This episode covers visualization, meditation, veiling, and more.

This episode also includes an ad for 15% off  https://lalunalights.com

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This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Imbolc as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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                                                     Sources for this episode ~


Wigington, Patti. (2021, September 13). History of Imbolc. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-the-pagan-holiday-imbolc-2562118

In this episode, Larissa goes over the journey she went through when it comes to their craft, from age 7 to 22, & a few tips they wish they knew before beginning this journey.

There are brief mentions of topics such as trauma & drug abuse.

This episode also includes an ad for 15% off  https://lalunalights.com

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In this episode, Larissa has a HUGE announcement about the future of the podcast, and does a Tarot reading to see what 2022 holds!

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Cultural appropriation, closed practices, talking over marginalized groups in our community, pandering, fear mongering, & petty drama are all aspects of Witchtok that we need to address & work on rectifying. In this episode, Larissa goes over all these criticisms & more.

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As Always Larissa can be reached at tha[email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister 

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Yule as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected]

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                                                     Sources for this episode ~

Wigington, Patti. (2021, September 4). History of Yule. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-yule-2562997

This episode is all about the practices of centering, grounding, & meditation & how they can help strengthen your spiritual practice

This episode also includes a giveaway announcement!

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As Always Larissa can be reached at tha[email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister

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Sources for this episode include

Powell, A. (2018, August 27). Harvard researchers study how mindfulness may change the brain in depressed patients. Harvard Gazette. Retrieved November 4, 2021, from https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/.

Kynes, S. (2013). Llewellyns Complete Book of Correspondences - a comprehensive and cross-ref. Llewellyn Publications,u.s.

Diaz, J. (2019). Witchery: Embrace the witch within. Hay House. 

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Samhain as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected]

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                                                     Sources for this episode ~

 Wigington, P. (2019, July 11). Celebrating Samhain, the witches' New Year. Learn Religions. Retrieved October 18, 2021, from https://www.learnreligions.com/all-about-samhain-2562691

BBC. (2011, October 19). Religions - paganism: Samhain. BBC. Retrieved October 18, 2021, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/paganism/holydays/samhain.shtml. 

In this episode, Larissa goes over a fun topic for the month of October; GHOSTS!


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This episode we go over the history and correspondences of This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Lughnasadh, as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected]

The podcast is currently hosting a giveaway! Leave a review on Apple Podcast & send me a screenshot @ [email protected] to be entered 

In this episode, Larissa talks the ethics behind the crystal industry, how to choose & work with gemstones, & a few good crystals for beginners.

Giveaway Announcement!!!

As Always Larissa can be reached at [email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister or tiktok @ thatwitchfromthesouth

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Sources for this episode include

Hall, J. (2013). The crystal bible. Godsfield. 

Robbins, S., & Greenaway, L. (2019). The crystal witch: the magickal way to calm and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Sterling Ethos. 

Kunz, G. F. (1971). The curious lore of precious stones: being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary. Dover Publications. 

Cunningham, S. (2006). Cunningham's encyclopedia of crystal, gem & metal magic. Llewellyn Publications. 

The Native American Innu's fascination with Labradorite: Monica Vinader. Monica Vinader. (n.d.). https://www.monicavinader.com/us/blog/gemstones/labradorite/the-native-american-innus-fascination-with-labradorite

Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. (n.d.). Smithsonian in Your Classroom: Minerals, Crystals, and Gems: Stepping-Stones to Inquiry. Smithsonian Education - Welcome. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/minerals/index.html

Melton, J. G. (n.d.). Realizing the New Age. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Age-movement/Realizing-the-New-Age

Muse, E. (n.d.). Crystal Crash Course: A Beginner's Guide to Healing Crystals. Energy Muse. https://www.energymuse.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-healing-crystals

 How To Use Crystals For Healing. Tiny Rituals. (n.d.). https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/how-to-use-crystals-for-healing

Pathak, P. (2015, March 16). What's the significance of gemstones in Islam? Speakingtree.in. https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/the-significance-of-gemstones-in-islam

Swancutt, K. (2020, October 21). Animism. Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology. https://www.anthroencyclopedia.com/entry/animism

Tirtha, Swami Sada Shiva, D.Sc. (2020, August 26). Gems for Health. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/gems-for-health-1770033

Mintfaery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlZtBkwfIPc&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=5

TED-Ed -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgSRAsgrKmg&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=8

In this episode, Larissa talks about what crystals are, they're uses throughout history and the science behind how they work.

As Always Larissa can be reached at [email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister or tiktok @ thatwitchfromthesouth

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Sources for this episode include

Hall, J. (2013). The crystal bible. Godsfield. 

Robbins, S., & Greenaway, L. (2019). The crystal witch: the magickal way to calm and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Sterling Ethos. 

Kunz, G. F. (1971). The curious lore of precious stones: being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary. Dover Publications. 

Cunningham, S. (2006). Cunningham's encyclopedia of crystal, gem & metal magic. Llewellyn Publications. 

The Native American Innu's fascination with Labradorite: Monica Vinader. Monica Vinader. (n.d.). https://www.monicavinader.com/us/blog/gemstones/labradorite/the-native-american-innus-fascination-with-labradorite

Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. (n.d.). Smithsonian in Your Classroom: Minerals, Crystals, and Gems: Stepping-Stones to Inquiry. Smithsonian Education - Welcome. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/minerals/index.html

Melton, J. G. (n.d.). Realizing the New Age. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Age-movement/Realizing-the-New-Age

Muse, E. (n.d.). Crystal Crash Course: A Beginner's Guide to Healing Crystals. Energy Muse. https://www.energymuse.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-healing-crystals

 How To Use Crystals For Healing. Tiny Rituals. (n.d.). https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/how-to-use-crystals-for-healing

Pathak, P. (2015, March 16). What's the significance of gemstones in Islam? Speakingtree.in. https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/the-significance-of-gemstones-in-islam

Swancutt, K. (2020, October 21). Animism. Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology. https://www.anthroencyclopedia.com/entry/animism

Tirtha, Swami Sada Shiva, D.Sc. (2020, August 26). Gems for Health. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/gems-for-health-1770033

Mintfaery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlZtBkwfIPc&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=5

TED-Ed -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgSRAsgrKmg&list=PLQq1eP6wOd6XAWaaMKkbXqvGjPqq8ZTtC&index=8

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Litha, as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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In this episode, Larissa goes over how to put up and maintain wards, basic sigil crafting, home protection, and correspondences for your own workings.

Sources include Llewellyn's Complete Book o f Correspondences: A Comprehensive
Cross-Referenced Resource for Pagans & Wiccans; Sigil Witchery: A Witch?s Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols; and Protection Spells by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

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Larissa can be reached at [email protected],

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In this week's short episode, Larissa goes over the popular question of what's the difference in Witchcraft, Paganism, and Wicca. 

Larissa can be reached at [email protected],

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This episode we go over some  history and correspondences of Beltane, as well as a few ways to celebrate.

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In this episode, we go over how and what to research when starting your spiritual/witchy journey

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In the first episode, Larissa goes over definitions and myths of witchcraft and gives a few tips on where to get started.

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A quick intro to the Podcast and host. Episodes scheduled for this summer!