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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! - Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by Enrique from Pixabay Larissa can be reached at [email protected] - 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 Support the show

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This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Ostara as well as a few easy ways to celebrate. - Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister -                                                      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.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WitchyBigSis)

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. Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by Enrique from Pixabay Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister 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  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WitchyBigSis)

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 Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by Enrique from Pixabay Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister Support the show

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Imbolc as well as a few ways to celebrate. - Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister -                                                      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 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WitchyBigSis)

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 Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by Enrique from Pixabay Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister How to Live Your Best Life Now! Listen to the Good Life Project Podcast.Insights, ideas & stories from leading voices and experts that help you live a good life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

In this episode, Larissa has a HUGE announcement about the future of the podcast, and does a Tarot reading to see what 2022 holds! - Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by beetpro from Pixabay - Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WitchyBigSis)

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. - Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by enrique27naveda from Pixabay - As Always Larissa can be reached at [email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister  How to Live Your Best Life Now! Listen to the Good Life Project Podcast.Insights, ideas & stories from leading voices and experts that help you live a good life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Yule as well as a few ways to celebrate. - Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by enrique27naveda from Pixabay - Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister -                                                      Sources for this episode ~ Wigington, Patti. (2021, September 4). History of Yule. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-yule-2562997 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WitchyBigSis)

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! - As Always Larissa can be reached at [email protected] and their twitter @WitchyBigSister Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Music by enrique27naveda from Pixabay - 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.  How to Live Your Best Life Now! Listen to the Good Life Project Podcast.Insights, ideas & stories from leading voices and experts that help you live a good life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

This episode we go over the history and correspondences of Samhain as well as a few ways to celebrate. Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Larissa can be reached at [email protected] Follow them on Twitter @ WitchyBigSister                                                      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.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WitchyBigSis)