We are so excited to roll out this next installment of our tarot-centric episodes! We walked you through the Fool's Journey a few episodes ago, but today we go through the significance of numbers in tarot. Numerology has been around since ancient times. From the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians, to even modern day, we have looked to numbers to decipher the influence and messages of the divine. Listen to up your tarot game and become a more intuitive reader.

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The first listener stories and questions of 2021 are here! Tune in to hear paranormal, witchy, and true crime-y stories from our own listeners, as well as answers to their questions.

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The first Spooky episode of 2022! Laura covers the brutal but inspiring story of Mary Vincent who as a teenager falls victim to the violence of a disturbed and vile stranger. Her story of survival and resilience is amazing, and a must-listen. Maria covers the history of the Rose Hall plantation in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Legend says that one of the mistresses of Rose Hall was so evil and merciless that people called her the White Witch, and many believe her spirit still roams the estate to this day.

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✨WE'RE BACK, WITCHES!! ✨Maria and Laura have returned from their Winter break that, well, ended up being longer than initially anticipated. But so much has happened and we are so excited for the year to come for the podcast! Today we kick off 2022 with another installment of our Ethical Witchcraft series. We take a trip through the history of white supremacy both in America and in Nazi Germany, and how it made its way into Norse paganism, and how you can spot Norse symbols that have been appropriated to symbolize a racist agenda. Please note that this episode contains copious amounts of butchered German. You're welcome. *In this episode we incorrectly pronounced the city of Dachau and have since learned it is pronounced “Da-cow.”

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Welcome to our last episode of 2021! In this Spooky episode, Maria and Laura catch up on some exciting updates in their lives and then dive into their true crime and paranormal topics. Maria covers the murder of Sameena Imam, a kind and bubbly regional manager for Costco in the UK who promises her family to visit on Boxing Day, but never shows up for the holiday festivities. Just as she thought she was planning to start a new life in the new year, little did she know that someone else was planning on ending hers. Laura then covers the theories and stories of interdimensional travel! If you like a good "glitch in the Matrix" story, then you'll love this episode. 

Please note that we will be taking a short Yule break from the podcast, and will resume weekly episodes on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022!

To check out the San Francisco Bay Area cat rescue Maria mentions at the start of the podcast, please click here: https://purebredsplus.org/

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Our favorite day of the month is here! This Listener Stories episodes includes an awesome mix of chilling and heartwarming paranormal, listener questions, and a dash of true crime. We also got a couple of listener questions about shadow work and a voicemail story!

Please note we are taking a small winter break with our last episode of 2021 releasing December 15th, and we will back up with episodes January 12th!

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For our last Witchy episode of 2021, we decided to do a more organic format of the show like we do in our patron-exclusive Cauldron-side Chats. Today we're talking about our favorite nonfictional characters, both in books and on the screen, and what their zodiac signs would be, as well as playing a guessing game of the birth charts of some of our favorite celebrities. Listen to Laura get pretty much everything spot on and Maria, well, just trying her best. Bonus, we talk about what kinds of witches we think our partners would be and what kind of cryptids we would be ourselves!

Please note we are taking a small winter break with our last episode of 2021 releasing December 15th, and we will back up with episodes January 12th!

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This episode is an ode to our home, the San Francisco Bay Area! Step into the True Crime Universe, where everything is connected!! Laura covers the kidnapping of Patty Hearst from her Berkeley home by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) in the 1970s. Hearst would eventually turn on her wealthy parents and pledge her allegiance to the cause of the SLA. But was she voluntarily complicit or was she brainwashed? Maria walks us through the haunted halls and passage ways of the peculiar yet spectacular Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. Learn about the widowed heiress and her life-long attempt to evade the spirits of those who perished at the hands of "The Gun That Won the West".

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We had the honor of sitting down and talking with the Love Witch, bestselling author, generational witch, international burlesque showgirl, and confidence & sensuality coach Veronic Varlow (@veronicavarlow). Veronica's new book Bohemian Magick just released earlier this month, and we gotta say ... this book is a work of art! Listen to hear us discuss what went into creating this book, how Veronica's grandmother Helen influenced her magick and her life, and how to claim your power as a witch. There is so much wisdom imparted in this episode, it's a must-listen for anybody who wants to infused magick and passion into their life. Buy her book today!

Follow Veronica Varlow in IG: @veronicavarlow
Visit her website: www.lovewitch.com
Find where to get an autographed copy of Bohemian Magick and see Veronica's upcoming events here: https://academy.lovewitch.com/bohemian-magick-events-and-links

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Old-timey murder and modern UFO sightings come together for a super long spooky episode! Maria covers the grisly Hall-Mills double homicide  case from the 1920s that swept the nation through sensationalized journalism. This murder has everything—a crabapple tree, torn love letters, a stoic widow, a lawsuit for millions of dollars, and a gossipy hog farmer! Laura covers the possible UFO sightings that happened in Phoenix, Arizona back in the late '90s. With so many consistent eye-witness accounts across a huge geographical area, it's hard to dismiss this mysterious event. There are many theories, but we choose to BELIEVE! Plus, listen to the end for a bonus round of Laura nonchalantly sharing her own personal UFO sighting stories! What?!

Link to Odin the one-eyed cat's profile: https://purebredsplus.org/cats/odin/

Link to follow Jess (our resident astrology expert) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asteriaawakenings/


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After a little break we are back with some listener stories and questions! We had so many amazing submissions this time around—from heartfelt and sentimental, to downright creepy. Plus Maria and Laura discuss ... have The New Witches finally made it big?! You tell us! Listen for all the feels and the chills.

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In this week's witchy episode, Laura and Maria dive into the concept of fate, and how the fabric of our destiny might be woven all around us. We cover the deities of fate in the Greek, Roman, and Norse pantheons, as well as the Chinese philosophy around one's destiny. Plus, we share what our own beliefs are around fate. Listen to deepen the meaning of your divination practice, whether that be tarot, runes, or what-have-you ... Destiny Is All!

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After a very busy week, the New Witches are finally back to serve up some spookiness with two stories that both inspired horror films. Laura covers the serial killer known as the Gainesville Ripper whose horrifying crimes would inspire a franchise of horror films. Spoiler alert warning for said franchise *wink, wink*. Maria covers the urban legends and hauntings of a century-old mansion in the middle of bustling Beijing, and tries to shed some light on its dark and mysterious origins.

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The veil is thinner than ever this time of year. So if you're curious about incorporating your ancestors into your practice and want to connect with them more, this episode will give you a beginner's manual on how to do that. We cover the difference between ancestor veneration and ancestor worship, the ethics to consider when working with your ancestors, and different traditions of ancestor veneration from around the world. Listen to hear how Maria and Laura are honoring and connecting with their ancestors in their own practices.

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In this listeners' episode we have a great variety of questions and stories ranging from witchy, paranormal, and true crime! Plus, we break down our personal opinions about moon water and a particularly interesting meditation one of our listeners had. Tune in to hear from our very own listeners!

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In this Spooky episode, The New Witches chat about their busiest time of year, spooky honeymoons in New England, and how the term "alien" is apparently not PC to use anymore to refer to extraterrestrials ... ?? Maria covers true crime in this episode, retelling the harrowing abduction story of Austrian 10-year-old Natascha Kampusch, and her 8.5 year captivity under the disturbed Wolfgang Priklopil. Laura walks us through a nearly millenia-old building in England called the Ancient Ram Inn. It's got us saying, "that's a lot for one building". Bonus— listen to our best impressions of Zak Bagans from Ghost Adventures!

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This is a fun one, y'all! Maria and Laura discuss the Fall season that is upon us and all the magical things we can do to celebrate. If you're into aesthetics, this is the episode for you. Listen in as we discuss different "witch-roms" from past decades and how to take each of their aesthetics into the spooky season. Witchy movies,  spells, and born-again virginity are all in this episode. Enjoy your PSLs, everyone!

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Maria and Laura catch up and chat about mercury retrograde and their current favorite non-alcoholic beverages. Then they serve up the spookiness! Laura covers the true crime story of Rachel Barber—a talented and beautiful 15 year old who is murdered by her babysitter. Maria covers the Native American folklore of the Pukwudgie and its recent sightings in the New England area.  Plus they plan their escape from California to literally anywhere affordable (although they would move to New England in a heartbeat!)

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In this Witchy Wednesday episode, Laura and Maria catch up and talk about wildfires and the 1979 film Amityville Horror ... because flies suck. Plus, Laura gives us a course on the Chevrolet Vega car. And speaking of demons stalking innocent folks, let's talk about protection magic! Learn the different rituals, spells, crystals, and herbs you can incorporate into your practice to ward off negative energies and block psychic attacks! Listen to strengthen your witchy tool belt.

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In this spooky episode, Maria announces some big news! She also covers the brutal murders by Robert Ben Rhoades, aka the Truck Stop Killer, one of the most dangerous sex offenders and serial killers in American history. Laura covers the mysterious and eerie staircases that lead to nowhere ... a phenomenon that many have witnessed of their own and have reported very strange goings-on around them. Listen to get some major chills in this week!

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Let's be real. We are all stressed, the last year and a half has been hard, we want to be on top of our witchy game, but sometimes it all becomes a little much. This episode will help you slow down in your practice and day-to-day life and incorporate mindfulness techniques and healthful daily habits. We go over the history of mindfulness and meditation and list off different habits you can incorporate into your day to make life more manageable, make time for self-care, and bring a little more magic into your life!

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This spooky episode Laura covers the Museum de Gevangenpoort, a prison-turned-museum-of-torture in the Hague, and the gruesome murders that occurred on its land. It's mob mentality turned lethal with a pinch of baskets on fire. Maria covers the Hispanic folklore of La Llorona and reads first-hand accounts of terrifying paranormal experiences with the "Wailing Woman". We also delve into the lore's origins—it might go as far back as to the Aztecs!

Disclaimer: We are NOT sponsored by Sour Strips, but Gavin does highly recommend them to anyone with a sweet/sour tooth!

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The second installment of our Types of Witches series is here! Listen to this deep dive on chaos magic and witchcraft. Do you love science, psychology, and pragmatism? Are you intrigued by sigil magic? Do you want to follow a practice free from religion or dogma? If so, we recommend you give this episode a listen, because chaos magic might just be for you!

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Happy Friday the 13th, friends! We have an awesome Listener Stories for you filled with wild dreams, new witch tips, ghostly experiences, and stories that'll give you warm fuzzies. 

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After a long, but well-needed break, Maria and Laura are back to serve you all the gruesome and spooky stories! Maria brings us a deep dive on the Manson Family and the notorious Tate-LaBianca murders, plus where some of the cult members are today. Laura pays homage to her roots and covers the several hauntings and cryptids of the Netherlands/Holland. Listen to catch up with the witches, and hear some horrifying tales. It's good to be back!

TW: our true crime portion is particularly graphic and includes violence against pregnant women.

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You'd be a fool not to listen to this witchy episode, friends. Come along this journey with us as we discuss the surprise episode topic we teased last week! Tune in to hear Laura and Maria discuss some of life's greatest lessons, and the natural ebbs and flows of our fate and fortune. Listen to see what's in the cards for today's topic!

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It's spooky week, everybody! Laura covers the murder of Travis Alexander, a man who met the wrong woman (who happened to be super dumb, it's astonishing how little this woman thinks things through), and Maria covers all the various haunts of the town of Jefferson in East Texas. Plus, we tease next week's witchy episode.

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Lucky number 13, and better late than never! Maria and Laura come back from their breaks with some awesome tales from our very own listeners. We have it all in this one: witchy, paranormal, and true crime, plus stories, questions, and voicemails! Listen for some creepy, hair-raising stories!

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In this episode, Laura and Maria cover how the Swedes celebrate Midsummer (no murderous cults involved), various pagan customs in celebrating the Summer Solstice, and finally how you can celebrate Litha in the modern day! Plus, listen to the witches orgasm about food and laugh about Nordic countries on TikTok.

Check out the TikToker we mention in this episode: @kellylouisekilljoy

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After a much needed break, Laura and Maria are back to deliver some true crime and paranormal! To celebrate Pride Month, Maria covers the life of Marsha P. Johnson and her lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community; plus, the circumstances behind her mysterious death in 1992. Also, is anyone else surprised at just how much the mafia is involved in her story? Then, Laura takes it away with the mythology of the Jinn—a mortal yet inter-dimensional race possibly living among us stirring the pot that is humanity. And we shout out a few TV shows we're loving. Listen to get the scoop!

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For our first installment of our new series, Types of Witches, we are covering a witchy path near and dear to our hearts – the Green Witch! We cover what a Green Witch is, their origins, what a Green Witch's practice might look like and involve, and we even include some exercises and rituals you can do to more deeply connect with nature. Listen to find out if you might be a Green Witch!

Sources:

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

https://witchcraft101.com/blogs/wicca/the-green-witch-the-completed-guideline-for-beginners

https://www.letterstolilith.com/blog/the-history-of-green-witchcraft

https://www.letterstolilith.com/blog/the-values-of-a-green-witch

The Green Witch - Arin Murphy-Hiscock

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We're thanking the hair gods for great hair days,  rolling our eyes at high-maintenance customers, and applauding Liam-Neeson-like fathers ... But more importantly, we're back with our biweekly spooky episode! And boy, is it supes European! Laura covers the murder of young French girl Kalinka Bamberski at her mother's German home, and Maria walks us through the morbid history of the haunted Poveglia Island in Italy.

Link to Finders Beepers History Seekers Youtube video of Poveglia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vpHNcB1fdE

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In another installment of our popular Ethical Witchcraft series, we're covering a very important topic: how to responsibly research! As a new witch, or even a seasoned witch exploring new topics, it's so important to know how to find the best information out there to guide you, and how to spot the BS! We also list some great topics to research if you are a beginner witch. Happy googling!

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Can we just say, you listeners have the craziest dreams! The New Witches read your stories and answer your questions once again. Listen to hear Laura talk dirty, Maria talk slurry (not drunk, just tongue-tied), and hear these insanely creepy and witchy stories!

To submit your story or question for an upcoming Listener Stories episode, you can go to our contact page here, email us at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 707-559-8111.

If you have time, please rate and review our show! It helps more people find our podcast.

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The New Witches are talking about black wedding dresses, crime-solving genealogy tests, and occult-obsessed rock stars! Maria covers the true crime case of a triple murder in a small Texas town, and Laura tells us about a *supes* haunted house in Scotland once owned by a Led Zeppelin band member. Also we ask the question, who starts a ritual that opens a portable for demons and just "forgets" to close that portal? Oh yeah, Mr. Crowley. Listen for endless chills!

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Another installment of our unofficial "for Beginners" series, we're talking about the elements and how to incorporate them into your witchy practice! Earth, Wind & Fire are more than just a band, there's also Water and Spirit to complete all the elements we cover in this episode! Laura opens up about having Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and what it is, and Maria talks about how to gain some extra inches of water in your too-shallow bathtub. All important things! We hope this episode is helpful to those wanting to explore the elements and how to connect with them in your craft. Plus, Gavin makes a star appearance with the world's worst dad jokes. Enjoy!

Ritual for Earth: https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2020/05/connecting-with-earth-ritual.html

Ritual for Air: https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2020/11/connecting-with-air-ritual.html

Ritual for Water: https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2020/03/connecting-with-water-ritual.html

Ritual for Fire: https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2020/06/connect-with-fire-ritual.html

Link to the BathShroom for better baths! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X85QCB3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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We're celebrating our first anniversary with a bonus episode! We talk about the podcast's evolution the past year since its launch, and how it has affected our identity as witches in different stages of our practice, and from such diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Maria also sheds light on the concept behind the name "The New Witches Podcast"—hint, it's more interesting than you'd think—and Laura opens up about what it was like joining the podcast as co-host a few months after it's launch. We look back on all that we've accomplished in the past year, and let you in on what we plan for the future. Let's celebrate!

You can also WATCH this episode on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/thenewwitches

And join us for our Instagram LIVE Q&A on  Monday, May 3, 2021 at 6pm PT!

Cover art by María Boutin (IG @besitosandgiggles)

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Lay down, turn the lights out, and come listen to some creepy stories of bodiless entities, face mask enforcement, the monster under the bed, imaginary friends (?), and finally a near death experience gone wrong. So keep calm and spook on!

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In this week's spooky episode, Laura covers the prejudiced attack of Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby at the hands of teenagers simply of their goth appearance. Maria dives into the creepy and mysterious Vallecas Case in Madrid, Spain in the 1990s—the true story behind the 2017 Spanish horror film Veronica.

Check out the Sophie Lancaster Foundation:
https://www.sophielancasterfoundation.com/

Watch the Youtube video we refer to of the Vallecas Case:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yenH60iVgs&t=95s

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With Beltane around the corner, we're covering this ancient Gaelic May Day festival. Observed throughout ancient Ireland, Scotland, and Isle of Man, it marks the beginning of the pastoral summer season when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. This pagan festival  celebrates fertility (bow-chicka-wow-wow!), prosperity, protection, and honors all living things. Listen to learn it's history, how to celebrate Beltane and May Day yourself, rituals to incorporate, and even how to build your own Maypole!

References:

https://beltane.org/ - Beltane Fire Society

https://youtu.be/gqdGGjsV608 - Lora O'brien’s Beltane Rituals Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXAlBpoPB5A - Maypole Tutorial

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In this week's spooky episode, Maria covers the 1988 disappearance of 19 year old Tara Calico—an active, smart, and outgoing young woman who goes out on a morning bike ride only to never come back. Laura covers the terrifying  paranormal case of Doris Bither and the entities who violently attacked her in her Culver City home in the 1970s. This paranormal case is the true story behind the 1982 film The Entity. We also address the murder of  Daunte Wright and how important it is to be an active ally to BIPOC.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Tara Calico is asked to contact the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico at (505) 866-2400 or the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office at (505) 889-1300.

FBI Missing Person's Posting:  https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tara-leigh-calico

Youtube Video: Will Tara Calico Ever Be Found? | The Missing

How to help Daunte Wright's Family: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/how-to-help-daunte-wright-b1830974.html

How to support Black Lives Matter: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter

Ways You Can Be a Better Ally to BIPOC: https://mashable.com/2016/01/10/ally-to-people-of-color/

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In this listeners episode, we have ghostly visitations from a grandfather, a vengeful aunt casting acne curses on her niece, and a dream about possibly a past life. Plus, we explore incorporating pop culture into your practice, and the tarot deck vs. the tarot reader. Enjoy!

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Almost a year ago, we released one of our first episodes ... E02: Types of Witches + Altars. It’s currently our most downloaded episode of all time – and for good reason! Every beginner witch wants to find their path and it helps to understand the various sectors within the very large witchy community. Now with social media and the ease of researching online in this day and age, learning about different practices and meeting many kinds of witches is easier now than ever! In this episode we briefly recap the witches we covered in E02 while also adding on some new kinds of witches to talk about. Laura and Maria also open up about what their paths as witches look like – in the past, present, and what we're looking forward towards in the future. This is also a start of a new series where we will do deep dives on different kinds of witches and their magic, and hopefully get some of those very witches to interview. We hope this episode helps shed some light on trying to find your own path. Please reach out to share your story or questions!

Episode references: Check out Jess Demitro on IG @tsumarastraya, and Christy Kato of Wisteria Readings on IG @wisteriawitch

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It's finally here! I'm so sorry it took so long to get this out, but I appreciate everyone's patience. This time around we only have 2, but rather long stories involving creepy cryptids and malicious witches. Hope you enjoy!

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After weeks and weeks, Laura is finally covering true crime! And wow does she have a wild story to tell y'all. Listen to the gruesome tale of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall — an ill-fated couple who braved Hurricane Katrina together, and whose lives start unraveling for the worst. Maria dedicates her portion of the episode to our Buckeye State listeners! Learn about the Harrison House Bed & Breakfast, and its guests that just refuse to ever check out. Come for the ghosts, but stay for the gourmet breakfast. Let's get spooky!

Check out Harrison House here: https://www.harrisonhouse-columbus.com/

Or read about Harrison House and other Columbus, Ohio hauntings here: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-History-Columbus-Ohio/dp/1609490878

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How the Futhark are ya, dear listeners?! In this week's episode, Maria covers beginner sigil witchery and touches on the philosophies of chaos magic, while Laura does a deep dive on runes! Listen for a step-by-step guide to get started with incorporating sigils into your practice, and get a detailed breakdown on the history of runes and their general meanings. Plus, we ask the questions, Can the McDonald's arches be magical?  and What do ancient runes have to do with our electronic devices??  We learn something new every day!

Resources:
How to Make a Sigil: http://www.arcane-alchemy.com/blog/2020/3/25/how-to-make-a-sigil-witchcraft-101
Mumbles and Things blog: https://www.mumblesandthings.com/blog/create-use-sigils?rq=sigil
Labyrinthos Arcana Iris Sacra Tarot Deck: https://labyrinthos.co/products/arcana-iris-sacra-tarot-deck-cards
The Hermetic Tarot Deck: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=the%20hermetic%20tarot
Dr. Jackson Crawford (Dr. Handsome Cowboy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCxNFxw6iq-Mh4uIjYvufg

Rune Sources:
A Practical Guide to Runes - Lisa Chamberlain
The Poetic Edda
A practical guide to the runes - Lisa Peschel
Norse-mythology.com
Wikipedia
YouTube: Dr. Jackson Crawford
YouTube: Freyia Norling
YouTube: Arith Harger
The Book of Runes - Ralph H Blum
Runesecrets.com
Omniglot.com
Futhark, a handbook of rune magic - Edred Thorsson

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We have finally made it to the closing chapter of the West Memphis Three true crime case. Who do you think was the real murderer? Maria covers the trials of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, evidence that came to light after their convictions, and where the three are today. Laura covers the life and death of Hollywood star Jean Harlow, and the seemingly cursed house that was her final home before her untimely death.

Link to Jessie's confession transcript: http://www.dpdlaw.com/JessieFirstStatement.htm

Link to Mara Levritt's book  Devil's Knot: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Knot-Story-Memphis-Three/dp/0743417607

Link to Damien Echols' book Life After Death: https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Death-Damien-Echols/dp/0142180289/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615962121&sr=1-1

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This listeners episode includes dreamscapes, visions of the future, working through trauma with shadow work, and answering your witchy questions! Plus, we meet a sea witch, listen to our first voicemail submissions, and we learn that even witches fart sometimes!

Check out @jessbaumann_ for amazing photography!

To submit your story or question for an upcoming Listener Stories episode, you can go to our contact page here, email us at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 707-559-8111.

If you have time, please rate and review our show! It helps more people find our podcast.

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Another sabbat is coming around, and we're breaking down the origins of Ostara, how it relates to Easter, and how to celebrate it! We're also talking about the Vernal Equinox and all the magic in the air and in the earth during springtime!

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Part 2 of the West Memphis Three is here, and Laura covers the many stories of Mothman! Listen to hear a continuation of Maria's coverage of the gruesome 1993 murders of 3 young boys in Arkansas, and the three teenage boys who were (in our opinion) wrongfully convicted for the crime. Then Laura describes the many sightings of Mothman over time and we theorize just what kind of creature he could be – comment what your theories are!

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We've made it to 50, baby!! For this special 50th episode, we wanted to revisit our Ethical Witchcraft series, discussing the ethics behind spells, curses, and hexes. We kick off this episode with talking about vulnerability and our brief thoughts on the Elisa Lam docu-series on Netflix. Then we cover what spells are, how to approach love spells, and even break down a specific spell for self-love for you to try! Then we talk about the difference between curses and hexes, and of course we answer the question, is it ever ethical to curse/hex someone?  And if you think you've been cursed yourself, we also provide you some options for breaking it and protecting yourself from potential curses. It's a packed episode you won't wanna miss!

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In this episode, Maria covers part 1 of the heinous true crime story of the West Memphis Three, where three little boys were brutally murdered and three teenage boys were controversially charged with their murders in full Satanic Panic fashion. For paranormal, Laura covers the tale of the Bell Witch – a poltergeist-like entity that tormented a family in the 1800s, and continues to follow its descendants up until the 20th century! From Arkansas to Tennessee, this is an episode dedicated to our Southern listeners!

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For this listeners' episode, we read about a dapper specter, an old lady still running a tight ship even in the afterlife, and chilling tales of night terrors! Plus, Laura and Maria discuss roads named after crystals, the podcast hitting its "Annie" (anniversary) soon, religion vs. spirituality, and we answer your questions. You don't wanna miss this one!

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With Valentine's Day coming up, we're taking a trip around the world to meet the many deities that embody love, sex, beauty and power! From well-known love gods to the lesser known, we have a packed episode full of amazing mythology from various ages and civilizations. You'll also hear about Laura's new laugh, an old lady named Myrtle, and lots of butts. Also forgive us for our struggle through so many Latin words! 

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*Stefan Voice* THIS EPISODE HAS EVERYTHING – online dating, a web of dangerous lovers, stalkers, arson, cursed land, asylums, gravity hills, satanic cults, kidnappings, plane crashes, and reformed bad boys. Listen for two very wild true crime and paranormal stories! 

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We've brought back our witchy friend, astrology expert, and all-around amazing human Jess Demitro! In honor of Maria's recent 29th birthday, we talk about the Saturn Return – when the planet Saturn comes back to meet your natal Saturn, roughly every 29 years. Listen to learn about its significance in your life path, and how to make the most of it! Plus, Laura and Jess reminisce about their Saturn Returns.

Connect with Jess @tsumaraastraya for spiritual insight. Pssst, she's a tarot expert too if you're interested in readings!

Check out Astro.com as an endless resource for your astrological studies!

If you like our show, please leave us a review!

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Strap yourselves in, folks, we got some really wild stories to tell y'all! Maria covers the true crime case of Katherine Knight, aka "Australia's Hannibal Lecter" and "Cannibal Kathy," and Laura walks us through the seven different kinds of alien contact and their stories. Plus, we talk about Tim Tam Slams, human-alien hybrids, and questionable home decor.

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 WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!! The time has come to say goodbye to one of our favorite on-screen witches, and what better way to bid Sabrina Spellman and her gang adieu than to review the Netflix series – Chilling Adventures of Sabrina! We're reviewing the series as a whole and doing an episode-by-episode dive into Part IV. Listen along as Maria and Laura reminisce on Sabrina's many adventures and spill the tea on how they feel about the conclusion of the series.

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For this Listeners Episode, we have stories of true crime, psychics, mysterious pale specters, as well as listener questions! We discuss how to incorporate some magic in your garden, tips on starting with tarot, and political correctness in the witch community (follow @romaniuprising).

If you'd like your story or question featured in our next Listener Stories episode, you can email your story to [email protected] (typed or audio file), go to our website thenewwitches.com, or leave us a message at 707-559-8111.

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Happy New Year! We're back after our little holiday break to bring you some spooky stories revolving around NYE, and – WOW – we have got some crazy true crime and paranormal stories to tell y'all! Laura covers the most dangerous game of Simon Says that includes a triple homicide and a cult in Colorado. Maria walks you through the opulent yet eerie halls of two of Chicago's most haunted hotels with spectral guests that never checked out. Let's get creepy!

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Please enjoy some Christmas themed horror, some slightly eerie and some extra disturbing. Maybe listen in the dark with your milk and cookies and if you're lucky...company will find you.

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We are so excited to have had a fellow witch on the show! Today's witchy episode features an interview with TikToker and YouTuber Ariel Willow – a clairvoyant intuitive, medium, psychic, and spiritual coach whose professional guidance and videos have helped hundreds of thousands of people through their spiritual journeys and education. Ariel talks about embracing her gifts despite being raised in a Christian environment, how gatekeeping has to end, cooking some pasta for Jesús himself, other spirit guides, her opinions on "love and light," past lives, and a lot of the wild things she's seen with her clairvoyance! Trust us, y'all, this episode is a must-listen!

Get in touch with Ariel Willow and follow her on the sosh meeds!
All her links can be found here: linktr.ee/arielwillow

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Cheer or Fear? Our spooky episode is here! The witches are talking gift wrap, surprise packages, and things both eerie and Christmas-y. Maria covers the grisly Lawson Family Massacre, and Laura covers several Germanic and Scandinavian Christmas folklore and cryptids (unpopular opinion: we think Krampus is a hottie)! Would you judge this episode as impish or admirable? Listen and find out!

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Welcome to our December Listeners Stories episode! Laura talks about her early Christmas present from Graham, and Maria gives her two cents that no one asked for regarding the Hogwarts Houses and tarot suits. Today's stories include ghostly communications via an app, a fire spirit in training, taking a look at the crown jewels, and a Swedish Yule tradition from one of our witchy listeners. Enjoy the episode, but caution, there's a lot of giggling in this one!

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We're sure YULE love this episode! Maria and Laura cover wintertime pagan holidays that over centuries have been rebranded into the traditions we associate today with Christmas, and how to celebrate them in their own right. Plus, we talk about what we love (and hate) about winter, what the Game of Thrones solar system looks like, and how 10,000 BC was "hellza supes" long ago! Yuletide Blessing, y'all!

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Let's talk about cults, baby! Laura wraps up her coverage on the NXIVM sex cult and its sinister leader Keith Raniere. Can we just say that this true crime story will make your jaw drop?! And keep your head wink, wink – Maria walks us through the story of one of Britain's most key historical figures, Anne Boleyn, as we take a tour through the various British sites her ghost still haunts to this day. Let's get spooky!

Link to Youtube video referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWuFtqZ1wNk

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SURPRISE BONUS EPISODE!!! Laura and Maria talk about Thanksgiving festivities, divination, their typical days as witches and podcasters, and misunderstood zodiac signs. Plus, we do a tarot card pull for the week ahead, and we've got some exciting news for our Patreon subscribers!

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Let us introduce you to the Clairs! Are you clairvoyant? Do you want to develop your clairsentience skills? Learn about the various supernatural senses people experience when connecting to Spirit, and exercises to help you grow your “clair-senses.” Plus, hear Laura and Maria's own experiences with their psychic abilities!

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Get ready to learn about the James Franco of cult leaders (where does he have the time?!) and the vengeful spirit of a girl who needs to wash her hair already. Laura covers part 1 of the story of Keith Raniere, the cult leader and founder of NXIVM. And if you ask us, if your genius-ness test is take-home, you're probably not actually a genius ... but what the *bleep* would we know! Maria digs into the Japanese ghost story that inspired novels, manga, and films including The Ring (2002). Let's just say counting to 10 now has a whole new terrifying meaning. Let's get creepy!

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It's another 13th, y'all!  Normally this would be a listeners episode,  but sadly Maria had a family matter to attend to and was unavailable, so we decided to change things up a bit. While we're saving your stories for next month's Listeners episode, Laura's reading some of the creepiest stories she could find - psychic phone calls, unwanted bedroom guests, chilling cryptids, and gore! I mean more ...

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Ooh, child! Grab a yummy potion to sip on and join us for a cauldron-side chat about witches in television and film! We open with some mental health talk, and then Maria and Laura get into their favorite witchy shows and films – Bewitched, The Craft, Practical Magic, Suspiria, The Witch, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and more! (WARNING: SPOILERS) What witchy shows or movies are your favorites? Let us know on the sosh-meeds! Tag us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter.

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Just because October is gone, doesn't mean we're done with the spookiness. Maria dives into the murder of Meredith Kercher and the trials of the wrongfully-accused Amanda Knox, while Laura covers the eerie mythology of the Irish cryptid the Banshee! Also, we ask the important questions – what's creepier, a creature that's taller or shorter than you? How many miles per hour does a Banshee fly? And finally, how do you wrestle a naked cult member? Plus, Laura reveals some exciting news!

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It's the season of the dead! After Laura's topic takeover last week covering the sabbat Samhain, Maria is having us dive deep into the vibrant, thousands year old Mexican holiday–Día de los Muertos! This episode features Maria making copious amounts of New Girl references, Laura calling dead people "defunct", and the beautiful history of this ancient and sacred Mesoamerican holiday. Plus, find out how non-Mexicans can honor Día de los Muertos without culturally appropriating!

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Samhain and Halloween are just around the corner, and we are so stoked to get into the history of Samhain, how it gave birth to Halloween, and how you can celebrate this Sabbat in your witchy practice! Plus, Maria shares a blood-curdling TikTok video, we talk about our upcoming Halloween costumes, and we learn that Teletubbies have been part of Samhain this whole time! Samhain Blessings, witches!

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We're back at ya with another spooky episode, and we're covering the true crime and paranormal aspects of the Salem Witch Trials! But can we just say how insanely weird Puritan first names were?? (We're looking at you, Increase Mather) So settle in as the New Witches paint you a picture of petty AF European settlers, dangerous boredom, and a haunted city teeming with eerie spirits. Let's get witchy and creepy!

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Not only are we reading your stories, but we're also rounding out the episode with our own creepy and witchy tales! From heartwarming, ghostly visits from loved ones, to renting an apartment with a pink oven AND an elderly ghost couple to look out for you (adorable!), this episode will give you all the feels. Plus, Maria shares when she was targeted by a mysterious entity with obscure intentions, and Laura shares her path in reclaiming her intuition!

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October is finally here, and even though we've been watching scary movies all year long, we're really taking things up a notch! Listen to the horror movies and shows we've been watching lately–oh, and while you're here, listen to the spooky tales we prepared for you too! Maria covers a double murder on a Halloween night, and Laura unveils the origins of the stereotypically spooky witch and the ridiculous ways you can identify a witch (why are there so many TEATS?!) Let's get spooky and Keep It Creepy!

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Whether you're a novice or seasoned witch, you've probably seen how everyone's witchy Instagram feeds blow up during a Full Moon. But what about when the Moon isn't full? Listen to learn the unique energies of each Moon phase that you can harness and bring into your own practice! Plus, we'll be covering specific spells and potions you can do/make for each Moon phase. We're about to drop some lunar knowledge on y'all!

You can purchase Michael Herkes' (@the.glam.witch) new book "The Complete Book of Moon Spells: Rituals, Practices and Potions for Abundance" here: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Moon-Spells-Practices/dp/1647390729

Learn more about The Happy Dahlia Farm (@thehappydahliafarm) here: thehappydahliafarm.com.

Download the Star Walk app for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-2-night-sky-map/id892279069

Download the Star Walk app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2Free&hl=en_US

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Take a spooky trip with us through the horrors (that should have been crimes) of asylums through the ages, and the haunted goings-on at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.

You can purchase the book hotel's book "Beautiful Stranger: The Ghost of Kate Morgan and the Hotel del Coronado" at store.hoteldel.com

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The Autumn Equinox is right around the corner! Mabon, otherwise known as Haustblot, is a Sabbat celebration that goes waaayy back. So we're walking you through the history, meaning, and ways you can adorn your altar and prepare for the festivities! Also tune in to hear about Maria's releasing ritual, the story of how Laura and Maria met, and a delicious cornbread casserole recipe you gotta try!

Moon Journal app (only on iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-moon-calendar/id1373675189

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The girls are back at it again and reading your stories! Welcome to our 5th Listener Stories episode where we read about deceased relatives turned guardian angels, and a visit from a ghost cat, and another Hat Man story! Plus, listen to hear Laura's much-improved audio quality thanks to a new mic brought to us by the support of our Patreon subscribers! Stay Witchy, and Keep It Creepy!

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In this episode, Maria spills the tea on “THE biggest and wildest political scandal in the history of planet fucking Earth,” and Laura unravels the mysterious and intriguing origin story of the Ouija board. Listen to learn about the crimes of Flordelis dos Santos de Souza and how Ouija came to be so feared in today's pop culture. Let's get Spooky! 👻

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Witchy Wednesday is back and we're talking about horror movie sounds, excessive leaf-blowing (in summer?!), raccoons as pets, and all the witch-adjacent people in the spiritual community! Wiccans, pagans, light-workers, new age, christian witches, satanists, and occultists–but wait, there's more! Listen to learn about the various members of our spiritual community and join us in telling them, "You're welcome here, too!"

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We have a SUPER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! This is Laura's first episode officially as our new co-host! In today's episode Laura dives into the story of Alissa Turney and her sister Sarah Turney's investigative work to uncover the truth about Alissa's disappearance. This story most recently had a major breakthrough that pretty much blew up Twitter! For the paranormal portion, Maria covers the hauntings of San Francisco's Cliff House and Sutro Baths and their abundance of fires and eerie phenomenon. Let's get creepy!

For more info on Alissa Turney:
IG and tiktok: @saraheturney
YouTube: Sarah Turney
JusticeforAlissa.com

We've launched new cover art! Check out our amazing illustrator María Boutin on Instagram @besitosandgiggles or on her website https://mariaboutin-illustration.com/

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We're talking about smoke cleansing and the ethics that go into it! We're covering why you should care about ethics as a witch, the debates of using white sage and Palo Santo, some alternative herbs you can use to smoke cleanse, and finally, are thunderstorms just Zeus farting? Listen in to get informed!

Resources:
https://plants.usda.gov/threat.html For looking up endangered or threatened plants
https://www.iucnredlist.org/ international red list of threatened species
https://animamundiherbals.com/
https://www.wellforculture.com/

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Back to back episodes for y'all this week! This month's Listener Stories episode covers a variety of creepy tales - from a ghostly desert road hitch-hiker to a haunted New England cabin. We also have a really wild synchronicity happen with one of our listener stories! Listen in to get some chills and hear Maria and Laura amateurishly solve a mystery in 5 minutes flat from the comfort of their own homes with minimal research. What can we say? We're geniuses!! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

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After two witchy episodes in a row, we're back with a spooky episode for our Ghost Geeks and True Crime Freaks! Maria covers Part 2 of the crimes of Santé and Kenny Kimes - a mother and son con artist duo who escalate their grifting to murder. For the paranormal portion, Laura covers the eerie spectre of The Hat Man - a cloaked shadow figure with a hat that many have seen the world, spanning generations and continents. To accompany your chills, you'll also hear adorable stories of Laura's pygmy goats and maybe too much information about Maria's near-sightedness. Let's get Spooky!

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How can we make the most out of Mercury in Retrograde? Listen in! We're continuing our witchy education in this Part 2 episode on Astrology. We get into the nitty gritty that is above our pay-grade, so we've brought on expert astrologist Jess Demitro to answer our many questions about the mysteries hidden within the cosmos! Listen to learn more about the element and "quality" of each zodiac sign, the 12 houses, how to make the most of a planet in retrograde, and wait what? There's more kinds of charts than just your birth chart?! Pro tip: hop onto our social media to see Maria's and Laura's birth charts for visual reference! Or go to astro.com to generate your own birth chart! Stay Witchy, friends ✨

Wanna connect with Jess, ask her some questions, or even schedule a birth chart reading? Find her on Instagram @tsumaraastaya , or email her at [email protected].

Watch astrology videos by Molly McCord here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJZYX2dpljq-VEEZIstTxA

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Let's talk about Stars, Baby! In this 101 course of astrology we break down its meaning, history, and the associations of the planets and zodiac signs. Additionally, we cover the ever-intriguing birth chart! Maria also shows off some improv skills, and we question what exactly is an "astro-tart"? We hope you enjoy Part 1 - tune in next week for Part 2 with Jess Demitro, expert astrologist! Stay Witchy, y'all ✨

Useful astrology resources:
https://astro-charts.com/
https://www.astro.com/
https://www.sanctuaryworld.co/
https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/laura-haworth/id946046817

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New Spooky Episode is out! For our true crime addicts, Maria is covering Part 1 of the story of con artists Santé and Kenny Kimes, otherwise known as Mommy & Clide. These two were grifters who would eventually escalate their crimes to kidnapping and murder. Laura presents her research on poltergeists, their history, covering the Amherst Poltergeist and even her own personal poltergeist experience. Laura presents some interesting theories as to where poltergeists come from, so for all of you ghost geeks, you're gonna wanna listen to this episode! Let's get Spooky!

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Happy Witchy Wednesday, fellow witches and witchlings! Augury is the interpretation of omens, and with us on the podcast is Phillip Turner, an Omni Witch to explain his practice as an Augur to us! Laura is joining Maria again in hosting the show and learning all about this fascinating form of divination. Also Laura's dog Domino makes a vocal cameo appearance! Let's get witchy!!

You can find Laura on Instagram @hauntedvalkyrie

You can find Phillip on Amino at http://aminoapps.com/p/bepjas

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Three's a party! Maria is joined by Laura and Marie With The Good Hair for our THIRD Listener Stories episode! Watch out for some explosive laughter  and excessive mimosa drinking. We have such an excellent array of stories–paranormal, witchy, and our first true crime story submission! It's Story Time!

Follow Laura on Instagram at https://instagram.com/hauntedvalkyrie

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We got our true crime research expert Anna back for another spooky episode! Listen in to learn what each of our stripper names would be—Anna's is badass and Maria's is well ... not so great! Also we're wondering if we don't get into heaven, is there like an "econo-heaven" for good-but-not-great people? For true crime Anna presents us the story of The House of David Cult, and Maria gets paranormal with The Mississippi House. It's truly the episode of the Houses!

Link to The House In Between (2020): https://www.amazon.com/House-Between-Steve-Gonsalves/dp/B086PMKNBP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+house+in+between&qid=1594268217&sr=8-1

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Happy Witchy Wednesday! This week's topic is an epic one: dream work. We've brought back guest host Laura Pagliaro to talk about dream work, it's importance in witchcraft and how to incorporate it into your practice. Not to mention we go into how to take your dream work a step further with lucid dreaming! And once again, Maria is startled in the middle of an episode recording. Stay Witchy, y'all!

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In this episode, we just can't stop talking about horses for some reason! We are talking about horse surgeons, the Etsy dark web, a brief history on the electric chair, and Maria's first concert! We welcome our guest host Anna who brings us the true crime story of Hans Schmidt, a murderous Bavarian priest; and Maria covers the hauntings of The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California, a building that has literally risen from the ashes and collected a few spirits in its long history. Let's get spooky!

Link to follow Melanie's illustration account: https://instagram.com/greydaysgirl

Stream "The Current War" film on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Current-War-Directors-Cut/dp/B085FP951H

"The Killing of Marilyn Monroe" Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-killing-of-jonbenet-the-final-suspects/id1469962833?i=1000446549395

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Show Notes:For this Witchy Wednesday episode, Maria interviews Laura Pagliaro - a practicing Norse Pagan Völva (Old Norse seer, not a German a car) and one of our Patreon members! Laura gives us a look inside her practice and her journey towards Norse paganism, as well as some additional insight on the listener story she submitted in our previous episode! Her and Maria also delve into religion, divination, dream work, the paranormal, and shadow work. Also, spoiler alert: Thor does not look like Chris Hemsworth, wut?! Listen in to learn more about this ancient, fascinating, and in Maria's opinion, beautiful form of paganism. And of course, Stay Witchy!

Link to Jackson Crawford's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCxNFxw6iq-Mh4uIjYvufg

Link to "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman: https://www.amazon.com/Norse-Mythology-Neil-Gaiman-audiobook/dp/B01M1DYSHD/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1TAK7PFDDVHL3&dchild=1&keywords=norse+mythology+neil+gaiman&qid=1592368296&sprefix=norse+mythology+neil+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-3

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website thenewwitches.com or subscribe to our Patreon patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast! As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and a fun way to connect with like-minded people. Your actions are your own, so don’t blame us if you try to astral project and see some crazy shit and are shook forever.

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Episode Notes:Aliens, Lucifer, and Nightmares, Oh My! We've got ominous astral projections, our first alien abduction story, phone calls from Satan himself, and scary dreams (but were they really dreams?)... While Melanie takes a break from the podcast to attend to a family matter, we will be switching to a weekly cadence on Wednesdays during her absence, and (like this episode) Maria will be hosting with guest hosts until Melanie's return. In this Listener Stories episode, we welcome our adorable guest host Marie With The Good Hair! We've got some exciting episodes coming up with interviews and more guest hosts to come! You'll also hear about Marie and Maria's time living together in a haunted duplex and they get far too giggly... We hope you enjoy it and if you do, please leave us a review!

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website thenewwitches.com or subscribe to our Patreon to help support us and this podcast! As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie (and Marie) are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and a fun way to connect with like-minded people. Your actions are your own, so don’t blame us if you try to contact ghosts so you have a ghost lover only to realize you’re Celine Dion in the music video of “It’s All Coming Back to Me.”

Do you have a personal witchy/paranormal/true crime story you’d like featured in an upcoming listeners episode? Send it in through our Contact Page, or email us at [email protected].

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In this episode, lovely listeners, we are focusing on mental health and the Black Lives Matter movement. We’re getting a little vulnerable—delving into a little bit of our past struggles with mental health, and how we each manage it today. We also share our opinions on the BLM movement, and talk about what we (and you) can do to be an ally and support the Black community during these times and going forward. These have been crazy times. We hope you find something positive in this episode to help you get through it. 

BLM Resources: 

BLM Movement Links to Support & Donate to: 1. https://blacklivesmatter.com/ 2. https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ 3. https://civilrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Toolkit.pdf 4. https://unitedwedream.org/ 5. https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd 6. https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ 7. https://www.naacpldf.org/ 8. https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ 9. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd 10. https://www.aclu.org/ 11. https://colorofchange.org/ 12. https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home 13. https://www.cuapb.org/who_we_are 14. https://eji.org/ 15. https://fairfight.com/ 16. https://www.brennancenter.org/ 17. https://cpj.org/donate

The resource for a majority of these links here: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/g32730417/george-floyd-blm-how-to-donate-help/

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, but we are always here if you need any help or guidance. Your Mental Health is important to us.

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Episode Notes:

In this Spooky episode, Maria fangirls in a major Latina way, and we talk about butt wine and donut diets! Also, we’re covering the life and death of Selena Quintanilla, the queen of Tejano music, and the ghosts that haunt the Hotel Stockton. This was one of our favorite episodes to record, so we hope y’all like it, too! Let’s get spooky!

What's Inside Your Butthole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_1KHj87XrQ

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you actually enjoy this podcast. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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We kick off this Witchy Wednesday episode on a different note than usual. We originally recorded the main part of this episode before the current Black Lives Matter protests became the forefront topic in today's world. We know that many are bowing out from their social channels to make room for the voices of the BLM Movement, but we wanted to air this episode for our witches wanting to prepare for the Strawberry Full Moon this Friday evening. We have included a protection spell made by The Illuminated Witch blog on Tumblr that we hope you will use to protect the black community and all Black Lives Matter protesters. After our brief preface added at the beginning of the episode, we go into the history and meaning of the Strawberry Moon, and some rituals and spells you can do on that evening to celebrate! Show your support for BLM, eat tons of strawberries, stay safe, and of course Stay Witchy.

Link to Moonrise & Moonset Calculator: https://www.almanac.com/astronomy/moon-rise-and-set

Link to BLM Protection Spell: https://the-illuminated-witch.tumblr.com/post/619556362881515520/a-spell-to-protect-blm-protesters

BLM Movement Links to Support & Donate to: 

1. https://blacklivesmatter.com/
2. https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
3. https://civilrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Toolkit.pdf
4. https://unitedwedream.org/
5. https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
6. https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
7. https://www.naacpldf.org/
8. https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
9. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd
10. https://www.aclu.org/
11. https://colorofchange.org/
12. https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home
13. https://www.cuapb.org/who_we_are
14. https://eji.org/
15. https://fairfight.com/
16. https://www.brennancenter.org/
17. https://cpj.org/donate

The resource for a majority of these links here:https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/g32730417/george-floyd-blm-how-to-donate-help/

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to he

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Let's get spooky! In this episode, we talk about Maria being that kid with school projects, hiding your backward facing feet on the first date, and a funeral for a porpoise. We're covering the mythology of La Ciguapa from Dominican Republic, and the old-timey English murder mystery of ... (in an English accent) ... The Brides in the Bath Murders! Happy Spooky Sunday, y'all!

Link to "The Secret Footprints" by Julia Alvarez: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Footprints-Julia-Alvarez/dp/0440417473

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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In today's Witchy Wednesday episode: Maria freaks the f*** out from creepy noises in her garage, Melanie proclaims herself as the podcast "lush", and we determine that spirit guides are too busy for a Target run. Maria goes into detail on how to approach spirit guide work, and Melanie delves deeper into ancestry work with her own personal ancestry experience! Please excuse Maria's audio quality, the wifi just wasn't so cooperative that day. Who are your spirit guides? Listen and Stay Witchy!

Follow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

EDIT: A previous version of this episode included the mention of spirit animals and the Native community. We did not address this in the ethical standards we hold the podcast to today and have removed that portion of this episode as to not encourage others with our ignorance at the time. We are continually educating ourselves and strive to maintain an environment where all cultures and practices are not only welcomed, but feel safe and respected.

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Happy Spooky Sunday! This episode covers the tragic murder of Donna Gentile, a sex worker and police informant for the San Diego PD, and the hauntings of former reformatory school Preston Castle in Ione, California. We're also giving shout-outs to our fave peeps including those in the podcast community. Thank you so much for your support, @taleoftwodeadgirls, @ashvsevilthread, and @witchpathpodcast ... We love y'all!! And without further adieu, let's get spooky!

True crime talk starts at 10:48 seconds in if you want to skip Maria and Melanie patting each others backs and random banter!

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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You've asked, and here it is: DIVINATION!! In this episode, Melanie forgets that June 6th exists, Maria tries to rhyme and fails miserably, and we take a nostalgic trip into Professor Trelawney's classroom! We're covering several kinds of divination and going in-depth with tarot vs. oracle card reading. We hope this episode helps you find the divination practice that's right for you! And as always, Stay WitchyFollow us @thenewwitches on Instagram and Twitter, find us on Facebook under The New Witches Podcast, visit our website https://www.thenewwitches.com/ or subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thenewwitches to help support us and this podcast!

As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't come for us when your tarot deck confirms he's been lying!(This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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Welcome back to our third Spooky Sunday! In this episode Melanie talks about the murder of Jeff Wheatley, a terrible story about unnecessary revenge turned, then Maria paints a spooky picture for us of the Pope-Walton House, an extremely haunted location with vivid personal experiences accounts! Remember that you too can share your personal experiences by going emailing us at [email protected]. We hope you guys enjoy this episode! Stay Spooky y'all!

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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Hey y'all! Hope you're ready for our first ever listener episode! In this episode Maria and Melanie read 8 stories, each one unique and captivating! We are so grateful for the support that we have received over the last few weeks and we're so excited to continue growing and learning and teaching. We love hearing everyones personal stories as well, so please keep them coming! A little disclaimer, Melanie is very sniffly in this episode so she apologizes in advance to anyone grossed out by that!

Thank you guys so much for your love and support! And, as always, stay Witchy!

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Hey there Witches and Witchlings! In this Episode Maria and Melanie talk about various tools and trinkets witches can use in their practice, what our thoughts are on them, what you can use in place of certain items, and at the end Melanie shares a simple spell jar calmness & clarity! We hope y'all enjoy this episide and, as always, Stay Witchy! 

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if your spirit guides are disappointed in your choice of podcasts. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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Welcome back to our second Spooky Sunday! In this episode Maria talks about the abduction of Polly Klass, an incredibly sad and dark missing child case from the 90s, then Melanie describes the spooky hauntings of 8 mile road before she shares a small spooky personal experience! Remember that you too can share your personal experiences by going emailing us at [email protected]. We hope you guys enjoy this episode! Stay Spooky y'all!

The Polly Klass Foundation can be found here:http://www.pollyklaas.org/

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance.

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Hey there Witches and Witchlings! In this episode Maria and Melanie talk about some mundane things that are actually pretty witchy! We go through some more of the basics of witchcraft and share some personal stories and ideas about starting your craft, things you can do and things you might want or need. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Stay Witchy! 

The Yearly Compass Maria describes in this episode can be found here:https://yearcompass.com/

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you summon Dionysus and he demands wine and sex magic okay (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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Hey there y'all and welcome to our first ever Spooky Episode! Melanie kicks off the True Crime portion the show by sharing the gruesome story about the Speed Freak Killers - a tale of two meth addicted murderers who wreak havoc in San Joaquin County. Maria takes on the Spooky Paranormal portion of the show by sharing the story of the Blue Boy ghost that haunts one of the oldest universities in the San Francisco Bay Area, sharing her own personal experience about the building he resides in! We hope you enjoy this episode! And, as always, Stay Witchy! 

Youtube Documentary of the Speed Freak Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RjHBcfLito

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Hey there Witches & Witchlings! Welcome to our Second Episode! In this Episode The New Wicthes bring us two fairly basic witchy topics - Maria leads us in with a list of common witch types and describes her own path, sharing her views on each one in her own very cute and charming way. Melanie then talks a little bit about how to decorate your altar, what items you can have and ways to be kinda stealthy with your decor if you're still in the broom closet. We hope y'all enjoy this episode, and as always, Stay Witchy! 

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you accidentally curse your sister or turn your dog into a boot. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

"Elevator Music" used in this episode:

Del Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Hey y'all and welcome back! This is The New Witches official Introduction Episode! Melanie & Maria talk a bit about themselves, their paranormal experiences and share a brief overview of what's to expect on the podcast! We hope ya'll enjoy this first episode! And as always, Stay Witchy! 

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you accidentally curse your sister or turn your dog into a boot. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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In this episode you will meet your co-hosts Melanie and Maria, we will have a brief overview of what our podcast entails and welcome you on this new journey together! See you May 3rd for our official launch date! And as always, Stay Witchy!

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As a simple disclaimer: it should be noted that Maria and Melanie are by no means professionals; they are amateurs using this podcast as a creative outlet and completely wasting valuable space. You should not take anything we say as fact, fiction, or really anything of importance. Remember your actions are your own, don't blame us if you accidentally curse your sister or turn your dog into a boot. (This is meant to be lighthearted and funny, if you don’t have a sense of humor then this podcast isn’t for you)

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