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Brevity. Weekly Recap 5/26/2025
A short and self-reflective question today… what am I good at? Of course, my first inclination was to just write the word “brevity” and then be done with it. That would have been funny, right? Because I’m also good at humor. See what I did there? But seriously… I’m pretty good at listening — not…
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David Shi, Shamanism, and Spirit Voices – Ep. 4
David Shi is a shaman and the author of Spirit Voices. In this interview, he answers every question I could think to ask him about shamanism, including who is allowed to be a shaman, what type of work they do, and misconceptions surrounding the practice.
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The only bone I’ve ever broken… Weekly Recap 5/19/2025
When I was 2 or 3 years old, I broke my thumb. I was told that I took a dive after jumping off a piano bench. Apparently, I landed on my thumb. I don’t remember any of that, but I did keep the cast for several years. It’s the only time I’ve ever broken a…
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From Lead to Gold: Alchemy, Atom Smashers, and the Great Work of Modern Science
We’ve finally done it. We’ve actually figured out a way to turn lead into gold. And it’s all done through science. Take a look into this modern innovation in the ancient art of Alchemy.
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Fresh fruit, anyone? Weekly Recap 5/12/2025
I love fresh fruit. It’s tasty, healthy, and refreshing. Is there anything better? It’s not something that I easily tire of — and I can say this with confidence because I basically survived off of fruit smoothies for years. Well, “survived” might have a negative connotation… as if it was my only option. It wasn’t.…
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Josh Yates, Qabalah, and the Cosmic Repository – Ep. 3
Josh Yates is a Mystical Qabalist and teacher with a lecture series on topics like Tarot and Qabalah. In this interview, we talk about all of those things, plus channeling, his background, music, and more.
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Community is vital… Weekly Recap 5/5/2025
I totally understand the appeal of solitary practice. I myself started out that way. Sometimes you’ve got to work things out alone in the shadows before you can work them in front of people. And let’s be honest, the coven environment isn’t for everyone. It’s funny. Most of the time, when seekers contact us about…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Energetic Cleansing – Part 1
Energetic cleansing is a basic skill that every witch or spiritual practitioner should understand. In this series, we’ll examine everything you ever wanted to know about the topic, including when, why, and how to do it.
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Any time that is not the morning… Weekly Recap 4/28/2025
Don’t get me wrong — I’ve had productive mornings before, but I never feel particularly productive in the morning. Right now, in fact, as I write this, it’s morning. And the words seem to be coming at about half their usual speed. For creative endeavors, I’ve always gotten into the best flows during the evening.…
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Jamie Della, Healing, and Mentorship – Ep. 2
Jamie Della is a healer, priestess, Xicana witch, and the author of nine books. In this episode, we talk about healing modalities, constellations, and the role of mentorship in the craft.
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Mindless and mindful entertainment… Weekly Recap 4/21/2025
There are lots of different ways to unwind, but in my opinion you can break them up into two basic categories: there are mindful ways, which bring your attention into the present moment, and there are mindless ways, which take you anywhere but the present moment. And it’s okay to employ a mix of both!…
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The Witch’s Toolkit: Sound, Substance, and Sight
The Witch’s Toolkit: Sound, Substance, and Sight is a three-part class series designed for all practitioners. It will be held over Zoom and is scheduled for the summer of 2025.
Aerik Arkadian 