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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We talk with Ivy of Ivy Tuning In about building an eclectic witch practice that honors culture, animals, and personal autonomy without turning spirituality into a guilt trap. The conversation moves from Hecate-inspired roadside rituals to astrology and Reiki, with a steady focus on consent, representation, and doing what actually works in real life.  • defining “witch” as autonomy and critical thinking  • eclectic practice shaped by Hispanic cultural roots and practical intention  • cognitive kindness and dropping guilt about consistency  • honoring animals and lost souls through Hecate at the crossroads  • cats as models for boundaries, consent, and regulation  • guardian angel prayer as comfort and protection at night  • comfort food as family culture and spiritual grounding  • naming misogyny and racism in magical communities and expanding representation  • simple spellwork like freezer spells, candle magic, offerings, and a lived-in altar  • Reiki attunement and astrology as interpretable “weather,” including Jupiter and Capricorn themes  Follow Ivy below: Ivytuningin.com Follow her on tiktok! Follow her on instagram! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We talk with Irish author Geraldine Moorkens Byrne about reclaiming Irish tradition through language, lived practice, and the sound that shapes spellwork. She shares how listening, humming, and careful words can change your magic and your life, then we end with folklore and a collaborative Beltane-style blessing.  • how the Irish Pagan School approaches indigenous Irish traditions with scholarship and lived practice  • learning Irish as an adult and releasing shame through “better broken Irish than clever English”  • why “witch” does not translate cleanly in Ireland and why bean feasa “woman of knowledge” fits better  • using sound in magic through place attunement, pitch, and words of power  • why humming shows up repeatedly in Irish folklore and folk practice  • folk cautions around whistling at night and speaking invitations out loud  • struggles in practice: nuance, rabbit holes, and choosing practice over endless research  • joy as a skill: stopping long enough to hear birdsong or a perfect line of poetry  • what the magical community needs more of: permission to find things hard and learn slowly  • influences on practice: family, friends, and finding a supportive “tribe” online  • Draíocht Ceoil book details, classes, and where to find Geraldine  • co-crafting a spring into summer blessing using flowers, fire, and rising sound  See more of Geraldine at the links below: celebratingwords.com Instagram- @gerceltauthor tiktok- @draiochtceoil Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Laura joins me from Tucson to talk about witch identity as something you embody, not a club you earn your way into. We chat about mental health, religious trauma, inclusivity, and the small practical ways you can keep a living practice even when you’re exhausted.  • building community ritual spaces that stay accessible through livestreams and low-cost offerings  • defining “witch” as innate connection, sovereignty, and relationship over rigid rules  • practicing through depression and anxiety with smaller daily rituals and less guilt  • working with deities like Astarte, Brigid, Hecate, and Loki through offerings, voice, sex, and service  • unlearning purity culture and the fear-based conditioning of fundamentalist Christianity  • navigating inclusivity in witchy communities including how to welcome cis men while protecting safety  • genderqueer identity, presentation, and what makes a space feel safe enough to show up  • a Saturn return warning about marriage • a film industry story that captures chaos, boundaries, and survival skills  Follow Laura here: instagram.com/laurarozar14/ To hear more of the members only episode, head over to CrepuscularConjuration.com.  If you'd like to recommend someone for the podcast, like to be on it yourself, or if you'd like to advertise on the podcast, send an email to your average witchpodcast at gmail.com.  Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We welcome Leah, a witch and singer from Quebec, to explore identity as a choice, the ethics of modern craft, and how voice can be a healing tool. We share stories of burnout, boundaries, warning dreams, and the power of community to amplify magic and keep us whole. • land acknowledgment for Jojage and First Nations stewardship • choosing witch as identity and living gender fluidity • intuition as data in divination and daily life • fluid practice without pressure for rigid routines • energy access alone versus in group ritual • burnout lessons and putting the mask on first • ethical magic and avoiding white sage and Palo Santo • cultural context, respect, and non-appropriation • early spells to present work and channeling energy • teachers who shaped voice work and energy practice • dream warnings around death and how to hold them • Release ritual show using song, breath, and body Follow Leah here! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? You may already be aware of this change, but here it is officially: I'm reducing the number of episodes to one per month. Episodes will go out on the last Tuesday of every month. This is because I've joined the Witch Bitch Amateur Hour! Head over to witchbitchamateurhour.com and check us out. If you haven't listened before, there are nearly 7 years of topics, LOTR references, spookysodes, and in-jokes for you to catch up on. If you're a Bee, now you can be a Bean too! My first episode with WBAH came out last week, and you can listen here:  Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? This week I'm talking with Eve of Desert Roots Apothecary to unpack everyday witchcraft, reclaim power through simple rituals, and co-create a New Year spell built from ordinary, meaningful items. The talk is candid, practical, and full of permission to do magic that fits a real life. • what being a witch means as agency and intuition • simple daily spells tied to chores and focus • practical warding with herbs, sigils, and runes • time, ADHD, and letting go of perfection • kitchen life, shared meals, and craft in community • mentors and folk traditions that keep magic grounded • co-crafted spell to invite the year’s good Visit Eve and Desert Roots Apothecary at desertrootswitches.com! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Welcome to season 6!  I sit down with Rachel of Desert Roots Apothecary to talk about authentic witchcraft, tarot that actually lands, and how small, honest rituals fit inside busy lives. We swap stories about bathroom kindness, nerd dinners, and craft a simple spell to reboot New Year resolutions. • what “witch” means beyond labels and dogma • solo practice with tarot, moon magic, and crystals • moving from cluttered spells to intention and ease • ancestral nudges and the joy of accurate reads • normalising witchcraft in everyday spaces • women supporting women in bathrooms • favorite tools, decks, and practical routines • markets, Pride events, and where to find the shop • a resolution refresh spell with creosote, chicory, and tiger’s eye Visit Desert Roots Apothecary here: desertrootswitches.com Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with author and teacher Sara Mastros to explore the difference between magic and witchcraft, why the word "witch" carries class and power, and how collaboration builds real results. From Solomonic roots to muse rituals and a legendary snow spell, we share tools, stories, and practical ways to learn without losing the spark. • choosing witch as class solidarity and stance • magic as technique, witchcraft as ignition • building shared vocabulary across traditions • co‑magicians as the best beginner strategy • Polya problem solving applied to spells • daily practices: meditation and muse invocations • publishing realities and digital tarot work • initiation, risk, and sustaining witch fire • grief, kindness, and community resilience • book, courses, and upcoming events Introduction to Witchcraft, 13 Lessons in the Practice of Magic, is Sara's new book. Find this and more at witchlessons.com! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with tarot reader and witch Kelli Dunaway to talk about reclaiming the word witch, building accessible practice, and how daily rituals anchor a life of service and self-respect. The conversation ranges from lunar alignment to politics, tarot boundaries, and a story on disability that redefines dignity and power. • reclaiming witch as a word of power and history  • daily routines with morning pages, tarot, moon phases  • when to work alone versus in group ritual  • tarot as mirror, decks, spreads, and boundaries  • accessibility and welcoming new witches into practice  • politics, spiritual democracy, and phoenix metaphors  • music, silence, and energy work with Jupiter  • Isis, the High Priestess, and the higher self Raven  • building local witch community and referrals  • a story reframing disability, shame, and worth Go click, everyone. Click, click, click. Visit Kelli at Legal Witchcraft here! Kelli's substack Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with Heather of NVus Alien to talk tarot, shadow work, and the messy magic of the liminal. From feng shui altars and Magdalene archetypes to a time-loop haunting in Oklahoma, we trace how curiosity, sovereignty, and honest pre-work shape lasting change. • Witch as temperament rather than label • Envious Alien’s mix of paranormal, conspiracies, and tarot • Altars, feng shui, and symbolic objects that anchor intent • Baptist upbringing, Magdalene roses, and archetypal healing • From FAFO experiments to sovereign, seasonal practice • Tarot plus journaling as pre-work for clear ritual aims • Patience, manifesting, and the Aries moon problem • Shadow work, initiation, and the necessity of the liminal • Finding community online while living in the Bible Belt • Scott Cunningham’s influence and quantum-leaning frameworks • Time-bent haunting at the Stone Lion Inn and devotion as a battery • Books on haunted travel and why the human story matters Visit Heather at NVus Alien here! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Ten years of spark, craft, and community converge in Arlington, Texas. I sat down with Kacie from Kacie’s Corner to share everything you need to know about the 10th annual DFW Pagan Unity Fest. From a full day of vendors and hands-on learning to a public Yule ritual and a charity raffle for the North Texas Food Bank, this milestone gathering shows how modern pagan community thrives when service, celebration, and storytelling come together. We walk through the schedule so you can plan your day: a free festival on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 2001 California Lane on the UU church grounds. Expect returning favorites and new artisans, including holistic healers and regional artists, plus the final appearance of a beloved vendor, Venus 6 Gallery. Classes in the Grove run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., opening with Harvest in Gratitude by Jennifer Culver and closing with Kacie’s Webs of Community workshop focused on building real, resilient connections. At 3 p.m., Jormungandholl DFW leads a community Yule ritual right in Vendors Village, bringing intention and warmth to the heart of the fest. We also spotlight the annual raffle that turns shared excitement into direct impact. Vendors donate prizes, we’re adding a spell box to the pool, and every ticket supports the North Texas Food Bank, which serves both the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area and surrounding rural communities. You’ll also hear about the new Community Corner co-sponsored by Kacie’s Corner and Your Average Witch, where you can drop in, make simple crafts, and meet people without pressure. If you’re local, this is your invitation to experience the region’s largest pagan community day firsthand; if you’re visiting, it’s a welcoming entry point into DFW’s vibrant scene. Join us for the details, stay for the heart, and bring a friend. Subscribe for more witch life stories, share this with someone who should be at the Fest, and leave a review to help others find the show. Got an event to promote? Reach out and let’s lift it up together. Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Three members of the Anahata's Purpose witch community share their personal transformation stories • Charlye reflects on attending three times since 2021 and how it helped integrate her online witch community into physical reality • Kacie describes how Anahata's Purpose helped distinguish between anxiety and intuition, enabling her to step into community leadership roles • Rachel, the founder, offers vulnerable insights about creating and maintaining the event since 2018 • All three speakers emphasize the importance of vulnerability, releasing control, and finding community support • Stories highlight how transformational experiences happen when witches gather in safe, supportive environments • Rachel shares touching observations about witnessing community members' growth and evolution over multiple years Kim announces changes to the podcast format and a potential mental health break for October and November while reflecting on her current mental state and future direction for Your Average Witch. If you want to attend Anahata's Purpose yourself, you can get tickets at anahataspurpose.com. We'd love to see you. I'd love to meet you. Come meet us, come hang out with us. Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Robin and CB, the new owners of The Ninth House shop in Tucson, are building community through their extension called The Eleventh House, a space for gatherings, classes, and healing modalities designed to be inclusive and educational. • The Eleventh House provides a safe gathering space for metaphysical practitioners of all traditions • Sound healing forms a cornerstone of their practice with tools like hand pans, chimes, and tuning forks • The shop curates products from various lineages including Northern European pagan, West African, and Afro-Caribbean traditions • Monthly "Power Hours" teach accessible skills like pendulum usage in just one hour • Ecstatic dance events offer powerful somatic release of accumulated energies • New Halo Therapy (Himalayan salt therapy) services help with lung conditions and inflammation • Their Patreon grimoire offers weekly spells designed to be affordable using common household items • Combat metaphysical misinformation with trusted, ethical practices and education • The space can be rented by teachers for classes, or for private gatherings like coven meetings • Plans to expand virtual offerings to reach communities beyond Tucson Visit us at theninthhouseshop.com, on Instagram @theninthhouseshop, on TikTok @therealninthhouseshop, and visit The Eleventh House at theeleventhhouse.space to learn more about our classes and community events. Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? I met and interviewed these witches the first time they attended Anahata's Purpose, and am following up with them five years later. We explore the transformative impact of Anahata's Purpose, and share how this spiritual gathering changed our lives and magical practices. • Anahata's Purpose combines wellness festival, retreat, and festival elements with 150+ workshops and activities with facilitators from all over North America • Attendees describe finding unexpected community and "soul family" connections • Many experience profound personal growth through specialized workshops like "Healing Your Not Good Enoughness" • The retreat serves as a yearly spiritual reset and opportunity for authentic connection • Participants report increased confidence in their craft and deeper somatic connections • Multiple witches transitioned from solitary practice to enjoying group ritual work • First-timers are encouraged to attend alone to maximize connections with new people • The alcohol-free environment creates space for genuine emotional processing Join us at Anahata's Purpose this October 16-19 in Darlington, Maryland. Get your tickets now at anahataspurpose.com. Be sure to come by the Flora & Function and Crepuscular Conjuration tent to say hi! Be sure to visit The Hearth & Hedge and Theresa Mariesa too! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Mara Starling, a Welsh witch and author, shares the magic and lore of her culture while exploring how voice, breath, and relationship with the landscape form the foundation of her practice. • The Welsh language has multiple terms for magical practitioners beyond just "witch," including suin raig (one familiar with enchantment) and gwyddan (one familiar with trees) • Welsh magical tradition is deeply connected to bardic practices, where poetry and song function as powerful magical tools • The concept of "awen" – divine poetic inspiration that flows from the otherworld – can be accessed through singing • Living in accordance with "the wisdom of the forest" means building diverse, supportive communities that mirror how trees protect and communicate with each other • Witchcraft is inherently "queer" in the sense of being transgressive and existing beyond normative boundaries • The voice is a powerful magical tool – singing incantations with full power rather than mumbling them shows devotion and connects to ancient practices • Building community begins with simple gatherings that grow organically, but must include clear boundaries against harmful behavior • Much magical knowledge can be found through conversations with community elders rather than just books or formal instruction Click here to visit Mhara on the internet! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com Follow YAW at: instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast Review the show on Apple podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483