White Rose Witching comes on to talk about necromancy, working with queer ancestors, and the relationship between activism and spirituality. There's also a manner of cursing in there for good measure. You can learn more about White Rose Witching here: Website: https://www.whiterosewitching.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiterosewitchingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/white.rose.witching/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRWitching Bookshop.org Storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/whiterosewitchingYou can grab tickets to my June 9th class on book-based divination here: https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/diviners-on-divining-bibliomancy-with-cooper-wilhelmAnd you can donate to For the Gworls here: https://www.forthegworls.party/donateAlso the full version of that ACT UP  video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfs2jFMsuB4White Rose Witching/Ron Padrón (he/him/his) is a gay Cuban-American folk witch from the swamps of Florida now living in the mid-Atlantic with his husband and their small cryptid dog. He has been a member of the pagan community for two decades with specific interests in divination, Queer Ancestor veneration and necromancy, hedge witchery, and social justice activism. He is the creator of White Rose Witching through which he manages a blog sharing Queer Ancestor Spotlights and rituals, and hosts workshops across a variety of topics. He has presented at the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival on spiritual activism, locally at Hallowed Homecoming discussing working with Queer Ancestors, and as a guest speaker for local pagan groups, historic sites, and small museums discussing colonial witchcraft politics and queer history.

White Rose Witching comes on to talk about necromancy, working with queer ancestors, and the relationship between activism and spirituality. There's also a manner of cursing in there for good measure. You can learn more about White Rose Witching here: Website: <a href="https://www.whiterosewitching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.whiterosewitching.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whiterosewitching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/whiterosewitching</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/white.rose.witching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/white.rose.witching/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/WRWitching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WRWitching</a> <a href="http://Bookshop.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> Storefront: <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/whiterosewitching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/whiterosewitching</a> You can grab tickets to my June 9th class on book-based divination here: <a href="https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/diviners-on-divining-bibliomancy-with-cooper-wilhelm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/diviners-on-divining-bibliomancy-with-cooper-wilhelm</a> And you can donate to For the Gworls here: https://www.forthegworls.party/donate Also the full version of that ACT UP video is here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfs2jFMsuB4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfs2jFMsuB4</a> White Rose Witching/Ron Padrón (he/him/his) is a gay Cuban-American folk witch from the swamps of Florida now living in the mid-Atlantic with his husband and their small cryptid dog. He has been a member of the pagan community for two decades with specific interests in divination, Queer Ancestor veneration and necromancy, hedge witchery, and social justice activism. He is the creator of White Rose Witching through which he manages a blog sharing Queer Ancestor Spotlights and rituals, and hosts workshops across a variety of topics. He has presented at the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival on spiritual activism, locally at Hallowed Homecoming discussing working with Queer Ancestors, and as a guest speaker for local pagan groups, historic sites, and small museums discussing colonial witchcraft politics and queer history.

046 - White Rose Witching

T. Susan Chang

T. Susan Chang comes on to talk about her new book, The Living Tarot: Connecting the Cards to Everyday Life for Better Readings. We get into tarot and ritual, and making meaning rather than just receiving it. Buy The Living Tarot here: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738772257Learn more about T. Susan Chang and her work here: https://www.tsusanchang.com/here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tarotistahere: https://twitter.com/tsusanchangand here: https://www.instagram.com/tsusanchang/You can also get tickets to my upcoming talk on bibliomancy here: https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/diviners-on-divining-bibliomancy-with-cooper-wilhelm

T. Susan Chang comes on to talk about her new book, The Living Tarot: Connecting the Cards to Everyday Life for Better Readings. We get into tarot and ritual, and making meaning rather than just receiving it. Buy The Living Tarot here: <a href="https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738772257" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738772257</a> Learn more about T. Susan Chang and her work here: <a href="https://www.tsusanchang.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tsusanchang.com/</a> here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tarotista" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tarotista</a> here: <a href="https://twitter.com/tsusanchang" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/tsusanchang</a> and here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tsusanchang/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tsusanchang/</a> You can also get tickets to my upcoming talk on bibliomancy here: <a href="https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/diviners-on-divining-bibliomancy-with-cooper-wilhelm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/diviners-on-divining-bibliomancy-with-cooper-wilhelm</a>

045 - T. Susan Chang and the Living Tarot

McCalla Ann

McCalla Ann, reader and host of SaturnVox, pops by to talk about the Old Guy. It's a r.i.p.-roaring good time. Learn more about McCalla here: https://www.saturnvox.com/and here: https://www.instagram.com/saturnvox/and here: https://twitter.com/SaturnVoxand here: https://www.facebook.com/SaturnVox/and listen to the SaturnVox podcast here: https://anchor.fm/saturnvoxThere is also a planetary playlist for getting into Saturnal moods and mindsets here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YGEwXzAMYLZJRoDlXfrDg?si=9e557c133f6e4608

McCalla Ann, reader and host of SaturnVox, pops by to talk about the Old Guy. It's a r.i.p.-roaring good time. Learn more about McCalla here: <a href="https://www.saturnvox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.saturnvox.com/</a> and here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saturnvox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/saturnvox/</a> and here: <a href="https://twitter.com/SaturnVox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SaturnVox</a> and here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaturnVox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SaturnVox/</a> and listen to the SaturnVox podcast here: <a href="https://anchor.fm/saturnvox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/saturnvox</a> There is also a planetary playlist for getting into Saturnal moods and mindsets here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YGEwXzAMYLZJRoDlXfrDg?si=9e557c133f6e4608" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YGEwXzAMYLZJRoDlXfrDg?si=9e557c133f6e4608</a>

044 - Altar'd States Series Saturn: McCalla Ann (the SaturnVox) and a Penny for the Old Guy

Charles Porterfield

Texas hoodoo man Professor Charles Porterfield pops by to share his wisdom and get down to specifics about hoodoo, conjuration, materia, and his life. It's great stuff. The full interview, clocking in at nearly four hours, is available at patreon.com/witchhassleLearn more about the Professor and avail yourself of his services here: http://www.professorporterfield.com/And check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/prof.porterfield/That pamphlet I mention is available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1I-09zSg0f_0Xdu4KosvL1ILVNZQF8bl4?usp=gmail

Texas hoodoo man Professor Charles Porterfield pops by to share his wisdom and get down to specifics about hoodoo, conjuration, materia, and his life. It's great stuff. The full interview, clocking in at nearly four hours, is available at <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a> Learn more about the Professor and avail yourself of his services here: <a href="http://www.professorporterfield.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.professorporterfield.com/</a> And check him out here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof.porterfield/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/prof.porterfield/</a> That pamphlet I mention is available here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1I-09zSg0f_0Xdu4KosvL1ILVNZQF8bl4?usp=gmail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1I-09zSg0f_0Xdu4KosvL1ILVNZQF8bl4?usp=gmail</a>

043 - Professor Charles Porterfield

Jove Spucchi chats about their Mars practice, Mars remediation, non-toxic masculinity, and more. You can learn more about Jove here: https://www.spucchi.com/Also here: https://twitter.com/JoveSpucchiAlso here: https://instagram.com/spucchiNote: It has come to my attention that in the episode I misgender Jove, whose pronouns are they/them. My sincere  apologies to Jove!

Jove Spucchi chats about their Mars practice, Mars remediation, non-toxic masculinity, and more. You can learn more about Jove here: <a href="https://www.spucchi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spucchi.com/</a> Also here: <a href="https://twitter.com/JoveSpucchi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JoveSpucchi</a> Also here: <a href="https://instagram.com/spucchi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/spucchi</a> Note: It has come to my attention that in the episode I misgender Jove, whose pronouns are they/them. My sincere apologies to Jove!

042 - Altared States Series Mars: Jove Spucchi and Big Red

Sarah Lyons

Returning Witchhassle champion Sarah Lyons pops by to talk about her new book, How to Study Magic: History, Lore, and Building Your Own Practice. We get into magic, community, and wrangling with history. Buy the book here: https://www.runningpress.com/titles/sarah-lyons/how-to-study-magic/9780762479207/Learn more about Sarah here: https://sarah-lyons.com/and here: https://www.instagram.com/citymystic/and here: https://twitter.com/_sarah_lyons_Listeners Note: Maybe it was two flights, not three.

Returning Witchhassle champion Sarah Lyons pops by to talk about her new book, How to Study Magic: History, Lore, and Building Your Own Practice. We get into magic, community, and wrangling with history. Buy the book here: <a href="https://www.runningpress.com/titles/sarah-lyons/how-to-study-magic/9780762479207/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.runningpress.com/titles/sarah-lyons/how-to-study-magic/9780762479207/</a> Learn more about Sarah here: <a href="https://sarah-lyons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sarah-lyons.com/</a> and here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/citymystic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/citymystic/</a> and here: <a href="https://twitter.com/_sarah_lyons_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/_sarah_lyons_</a> Listeners Note: Maybe it was two flights, not three.

041 - Sarah Lyons and How to Study Magic

Ariana Serpentine

Ariana Serpentine pops on to talk about her new book, Sacred Gender, which explores gender identity and the sacred. Grab the book here: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738771342And you can learn more about Ariana and what she's up to at:https://serpentandtree.com https://twitter.com/ASerpentNine https://www.facebook.com/people/Ariana-Serpentine/100063635197348/Information on helping folks who work at Club Q is available here: https://twitter.com/UnluckyBanshee/status/1595906807502774272?s=20&amp;t=-GTxEuetPkoWpIe9eD69dA

Ariana Serpentine pops on to talk about her new book, Sacred Gender, which explores gender identity and the sacred. Grab the book here: <a href="https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738771342" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738771342</a> And you can learn more about Ariana and what she's up to at: <a href="https://serpentandtree.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://serpentandtree.com</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ASerpentNine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ASerpentNine</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Ariana-Serpentine/100063635197348/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/people/Ariana-Serpentine/100063635197348/</a> Information on helping folks who work at Club Q is available here: <a href="https://twitter.com/UnluckyBanshee/status/1595906807502774272?s=20&amp;t=-GTxEuetPkoWpIe9eD69dA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/UnluckyBanshee/status/1595906807502774272?s=20&amp;t=-GTxEuetPkoWpIe9eD69dA</a>

040 - Ariana Serpentine and Sacred Gender

Austin Fuller

Austin Fuller comes on to talk about his new book, Conjuring The Witching Shade: And Other Necrosophic Rites. We get into details of the dead and it's good Florida fun. Grab the book here: https://www.banexbramble.com/product-page/conjuring-the-witching-shade-bookletLearn more about Austin at https://www.banexbramble.com/ and on twitter (@banexbramble) and instagram (@banexbramble).

Austin Fuller comes on to talk about his new book, Conjuring The Witching Shade: And Other Necrosophic Rites. We get into details of the dead and it's good Florida fun. Grab the book here: <a href="https://www.banexbramble.com/product-page/conjuring-the-witching-shade-booklet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.banexbramble.com/product-page/conjuring-the-witching-shade-booklet</a> Learn more about Austin at <a href="https://www.banexbramble.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.banexbramble.com/</a> and on twitter (@banexbramble) and instagram (@banexbramble).

039 - Austin Fuller and the Rites of Necrosophy

Saul Mondriaan

In another installment of the Altared States Series, things get lunar with Saul Mondriaan (twitter.com/saul_mondriaan). As with each of these planetary interviews, there's also a planetary playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1B6wpkTS3gxNccKiH3zZbk?si=7c368fb6eab84831 And in a correction: The anarchist pamphlet I mention is called At Daggers Drawn, and the back actually reads "The secret is to really begin . . ."

In another installment of the Altared States Series, things get lunar with Saul Mondriaan (<a href="http://twitter.com/saul_mondriaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/saul_mondriaan</a>). As with each of these planetary interviews, there's also a planetary playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1B6wpkTS3gxNccKiH3zZbk?si=7c368fb6eab84831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1B6wpkTS3gxNccKiH3zZbk?si=7c368fb6eab84831</a> And in a correction: The anarchist pamphlet I mention is called At Daggers Drawn, and the back actually reads "The secret is to really begin . . ."

038 - Altared States Series the Moon: Saul Mondriaan and the Big Eye of Night

Hoodoo Moses comes on to talk about Hoodoo, the Archangel Michael, and much more. Check out his kickstarter campaign for a magickal makerspace here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hoodoomoses/holy-mountain-magickal-makerspaceAnd his other sites here: https://linktr.ee/hoodoomosesAnd of course, check him out on instagram @hoodoomoses.Photo by @thinstring on instagram

Hoodoo Moses comes on to talk about Hoodoo, the Archangel Michael, and much more. Check out his kickstarter campaign for a magickal makerspace here: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hoodoomoses/holy-mountain-magickal-makerspace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hoodoomoses/holy-mountain-magickal-makerspace</a> And his other sites here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/hoodoomoses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/hoodoomoses</a> And of course, check him out on instagram @hoodoomoses. Photo by @thinstring on instagram

037 - Hoodoo Moses

An occult podcast hosted by a manic capricorn telling you it's more fun if it's work.

Priestess, reader, and magical maker Cydney Gray (Lady Malandra / Rose da Rua) pops by to talk about Care Bear magic, making Maries, moving to New Orleans as a magical person, and more. You can find her on instagram @rosedarua, on the internet at rosedarua.com, and on etsy at etsy.com/shop/RoseDaRua

Priestess, reader, and magical maker Cydney Gray (Lady Malandra / Rose da Rua) pops by to talk about Care Bear magic, making Maries, moving to New Orleans as a magical person, and more. You can find her on instagram @rosedarua, on the internet at <a href="http://rosedarua.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rosedarua.com</a>, and on etsy at <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/RoseDaRua" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">etsy.com/shop/RoseDaRua</a>

036 - Care Bear Magic with Cydney Gray

William A. Calvo-Quirós

William A. Calvo-Quirós talks about his new book, Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions. We get into vernacular sainthood, cross-border religiosity, and dynamics of power. You can learn more about the book here: www.UndocumentedSaints.com. You can also learn more about William A. Calvo-Quirós here: www.barriology.com.Hear the full episode at patreon.com/witchhassle.

William A. Calvo-Quirós talks about his new book, Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions. We get into vernacular sainthood, cross-border religiosity, and dynamics of power. You can learn more about the book here: <a href="http://www.UndocumentedSaints.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.UndocumentedSaints.com</a>. You can also learn more about William A. Calvo-Quirós here: <a href="http://www.barriology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barriology.com</a>. Hear the full episode at <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a>.

035 - Undocumented Saints with William A. Calvo-Quirós

Gabriela Herstik

In a new installment of the Altared States series, Gabriela Herstik talks about Venus, Babalon, Isis, and the Goddess of Love and Lust.Gabriela's new book, Sacred Sex: The Magick and Path of the Divine Erotic, is available here: https://bookshop.org/books/sacred-sex-the-magick-and-path-of-the-divine-erotic/9780593421659You can learn more about Gabriela Here:https://www.gabrielaherstik.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gabyherstik/ https://twitter.com/GabyHerstikWant more? Listen to the full version of the episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70746839Venus playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gOnA9vvQnG6NnrUFvUK3A?si=4351e52f7ec44cbdA list of mutual aid groups supporting trans people is available here:https://translifeline.org/resource/mutual-aid-funds-public-assistance/What Lenin Teaches Us About Witchcraft is available here:https://www.e-flux.com/journal/100/268602/what-lenin-teaches-us-about-witchcraft/You can sign the Trader Joe's petition here:https://p2a.co/PN3k0FqAlso, I saw this tweet abut desire before the interview and the notion was floating in my head so I am citing it here: https://twitter.com/witchkingcooper/status/1553123169111769088?s=20&amp;t=rxECSpxUlEgwDRhc_xrN4QPhoto Credit: Alexandra Herstik instagram.com/alexyael

In a new installment of the Altared States series, Gabriela Herstik talks about Venus, Babalon, Isis, and the Goddess of Love and Lust. Gabriela's new book, Sacred Sex: The Magick and Path of the Divine Erotic, is available here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/sacred-sex-the-magick-and-path-of-the-divine-erotic/9780593421659" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/books/sacred-sex-the-magick-and-path-of-the-divine-erotic/9780593421659</a> You can learn more about Gabriela Here: <a href="https://www.gabrielaherstik.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gabrielaherstik.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabyherstik/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gabyherstik/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GabyHerstik" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/GabyHerstik</a> Want more? Listen to the full version of the episode here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/70746839" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/posts/70746839</a> Venus playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gOnA9vvQnG6NnrUFvUK3A?si=4351e52f7ec44cbd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gOnA9vvQnG6NnrUFvUK3A?si=4351e52f7ec44cbd</a> A list of mutual aid groups supporting trans people is available here: <a href="https://translifeline.org/resource/mutual-aid-funds-public-assistance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://translifeline.org/resource/mutual-aid-funds-public-assistance/</a> What Lenin Teaches Us About Witchcraft is available here: <a href="https://www.e-flux.com/journal/100/268602/what-lenin-teaches-us-about-witchcraft/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.e-flux.com/journal/100/268602/what-lenin-teaches-us-about-witchcraft/</a> You can sign the Trader Joe's petition here: <a href="https://p2a.co/PN3k0Fq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://p2a.co/PN3k0Fq</a> Also, I saw this tweet abut desire before the interview and the notion was floating in my head so I am citing it here: <a href="https://twitter.com/witchkingcooper/status/1553123169111769088?s=20&amp;t=rxECSpxUlEgwDRhc_xrN4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/witchkingcooper/status/1553123169111769088?s=20&amp;t=rxECSpxUlEgwDRhc_xrN4Q</a> Photo Credit: Alexandra Herstik <a href="http://instagram.com/alexyael" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/alexyael</a>

034 - Altared States Series Venus: Gabriela Herstik & the Goddess of Love and Lust

Simon Haskell

As part of the Altared States series (interviews with people who have a serious practice with one of the seven Chaldean planets), Simon Haskell talks Hermes, the god of Mercury. His class on Hermes Chthonios is available here:https://www.thecauldronblack.com/product-page/practical-idolatry-hermes-chthonios-terrestrial-hermes-practiceAnd the Mercury spotify playlist is available here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NLiwzuu1OnBYr6taWUp2E?si=7549c09f6e4b4abbGet the full version of the interview (in which Simon talks about voluntary possession, mercury dimes, divination, and more) go to patreon.com/witchhassle.

As part of the Altared States series (interviews with people who have a serious practice with one of the seven Chaldean planets), Simon Haskell talks Hermes, the god of Mercury. His class on Hermes Chthonios is available here: <a href="https://www.thecauldronblack.com/product-page/practical-idolatry-hermes-chthonios-terrestrial-hermes-practice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecauldronblack.com/product-page/practical-idolatry-hermes-chthonios-terrestrial-hermes-practice</a> And the Mercury spotify playlist is available here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NLiwzuu1OnBYr6taWUp2E?si=7549c09f6e4b4abb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NLiwzuu1OnBYr6taWUp2E?si=7549c09f6e4b4abb</a> Get the full version of the interview (in which Simon talks about voluntary possession, mercury dimes, divination, and more) go to <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a>.

033 - Altared States Series Mercury: Simon Haskell & Hermes

Britta Ager

The wonderful Britta Ager comes by to talk about her new book, The Scent of Ancient Magic. We get into many uses for scent in magic and religious practice, and the importance of this undervalued sense. For the full conversation (and other bonus content) pop over to patreon.com/witchhassleThe book is available here: https://www.press.umich.edu/10082698/scent_of_ancient_magicAnd you can learn more about Professor Ager here:https://twitter.com/BrittaAger https://asu.academia.edu/BrittaAger https://hcommons.org/members/brittaager/She recommends:Radcliffe G. Edmonds III, Drawing Down the MoonLindsay C. Watson, Magic in Ancient Greece and RomeDaniel Ogden, Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A SourcebookHans Dieter Betz, ed. The Greek Magical Papyri in TranslationJohn Gager, ed. Curse Tablets and Binding Spells from the Ancient WorldAlso check out Abortion Action Front: https://www.aafront.org/and those panels I mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLjjxQn5PcnyFHW0Ac7OPE1DTg9F91an

The wonderful Britta Ager comes by to talk about her new book, The Scent of Ancient Magic. We get into many uses for scent in magic and religious practice, and the importance of this undervalued sense. For the full conversation (and other bonus content) pop over to <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a> The book is available here: <a href="https://www.press.umich.edu/10082698/scent_of_ancient_magic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.press.umich.edu/10082698/scent_of_ancient_magic</a> And you can learn more about Professor Ager here: <a href="https://twitter.com/BrittaAger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/BrittaAger</a> <a href="https://asu.academia.edu/BrittaAger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://asu.academia.edu/BrittaAger</a> <a href="https://hcommons.org/members/brittaager/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hcommons.org/members/brittaager/</a> She recommends: Radcliffe G. Edmonds III, Drawing Down the Moon Lindsay C. Watson, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome Daniel Ogden, Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A Sourcebook Hans Dieter Betz, ed. The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation John Gager, ed. Curse Tablets and Binding Spells from the Ancient World Also check out Abortion Action Front: <a href="https://www.aafront.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aafront.org/</a> and those panels I mentioned: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLjjxQn5PcnyFHW0Ac7OPE1DTg9F91an" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLjjxQn5PcnyFHW0Ac7OPE1DTg9F91an</a>

032 - Britta Ager and The Scent of Ancient Magic

Laura Ackerman Smoller

Pierre D'Ailly

In this interview recorded long, long ago and only brought to you now, Dr. Laura Ackerman Smoller comes on to talk about French astrologer and theologian, Pierre D'Alliy. We discuss astrology, prophecy, and the coming of the Antichrist. You can buy Dr. Smoller's fabulous book on D'Alliy, History, Prophecy, and the Stars: The Christian Astrology of Pierre D'Ailly, 1350–1420, here: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691654317/history-prophecy-and-the-starsAnd you can learn more about Dr. Smoller and her research here: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/his/people/faculty/smoller_laura/index.htmlAs always, head over to patreon.com/witchhassle to support the show and get access to exclusive content.

In this interview recorded long, long ago and only brought to you now, Dr. Laura Ackerman Smoller comes on to talk about French astrologer and theologian, Pierre D'Alliy. We discuss astrology, prophecy, and the coming of the Antichrist. You can buy Dr. Smoller's fabulous book on D'Alliy, History, Prophecy, and the Stars: The Christian Astrology of Pierre D'Ailly, 1350–1420, here: <a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691654317/history-prophecy-and-the-stars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691654317/history-prophecy-and-the-stars</a> And you can learn more about Dr. Smoller and her research here: <a href="https://www.sas.rochester.edu/his/people/faculty/smoller_laura/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sas.rochester.edu/his/people/faculty/smoller_laura/index.html</a> As always, head over to <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a> to support the show and get access to exclusive content.

??? - The Lost Episode: Laura Ackerman Smoller and Pierre D'Ailly

Amina Inloes

J. M. Hamade

Dr. Amina Inloes and J. M. Hamade come to talk about their fabulous new edition of al-Buni's Shams al-Ma'arif (the Sun of Knowledge). We get into jinn, necromancy, and more. Hear the full conversation (which has lunar mansions, poetry, and more) on the patreon.Buy the book here: https://revelore.press/publications/sun-of-knowledge-shams/Check out the book's twitter here: https://twitter.com/arabic__magic/And its instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arabic__magic/Learn more about Dr. Amina Inloes here:https://twitter.com/AminaInloesLearn more about J. M. Hamade here: https://jmhamade.com/About https://www.instagram.com/starnightdwell/

Dr. Amina Inloes and J. M. Hamade come to talk about their fabulous new edition of al-Buni's Shams al-Ma'arif (the Sun of Knowledge). We get into jinn, necromancy, and more. Hear the full conversation (which has lunar mansions, poetry, and more) on the patreon. Buy the book here: https://revelore.press/publications/sun-of-knowledge-shams/ Check out the book's twitter here: <a href="https://twitter.com/arabic__magic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/arabic__magic/</a> And its instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arabic__magic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/arabic__magic/</a> Learn more about Dr. Amina Inloes here: <a href="https://twitter.com/AminaInloes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AminaInloes</a> Learn more about J. M. Hamade here: <a href="https://jmhamade.com/About" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jmhamade.com/About</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/starnightdwell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/starnightdwell/</a>

031 - Shams al-Ma'arif (the Sun of Knowledge)with Dr. Amina Inloes and J. M. Hamade

Al Cummins

In a patreon exclusive, Al Cummins comes on to talk about his new book, The Art of Cyprian’s Mirror of Four Kings: An Early Modern Experiment of Cyprianic Conjuration, and his work with the Four Kings (Kings of what, you ask? of Hell? OF HELL?!). Hear the whole thing here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63829736Buy the book here: The Art of Cyprian’s Mirror of Four Kings: An Early Modern Experiment of Cyprianic Conjuration

In a patreon exclusive, Al Cummins comes on to talk about his new book, The Art of Cyprian’s Mirror of Four Kings: An Early Modern Experiment of Cyprianic Conjuration, and his work with the Four Kings (Kings of what, you ask? of Hell? OF HELL?!). Hear the whole thing here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/63829736" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/posts/63829736</a> Buy the book here: The Art of Cyprian’s Mirror of Four Kings: An Early Modern Experiment of Cyprianic Conjuration

TEASER - Al Cummins, The Four Kings, and a Cyprianic Mirror

Hector Salva

Hector Salva comes on to talk about his new book, Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship &amp; Magic. We discuss the role of the mentor, mediumship, voluntary possession, and more. After the interview there is also a brief snippet of my talk with Al Cummins about his new book on a mirror of the Four Kings, the whole of which is available right now on the patreon.Buy Hector's book here: https://bookshop.org/books/espiritismo-puerto-rican-mediumship-magic/9781578637577And learn more about Hector here: http://hectorsalva.com/ https://mysticalwork.com/Instagram: @brujo21divisionBuy Al's book here: https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop/the-art-of-cyprians-mirror-of-four-kings-an-early-modern-experiment-of-cyprianic-conjurationLearn more about Al here:http://www.alexandercummins.com/Instagram: @grimoiresontapeAnd the patreon as always is at patreon.com/witchhassle

Hector Salva comes on to talk about his new book, Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship &amp; Magic. We discuss the role of the mentor, mediumship, voluntary possession, and more. After the interview there is also a brief snippet of my talk with Al Cummins about his new book on a mirror of the Four Kings, the whole of which is available right now on the patreon. Buy Hector's book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/espiritismo-puerto-rican-mediumship-magic/9781578637577" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/books/espiritismo-puerto-rican-mediumship-magic/9781578637577</a> And learn more about Hector here: <a href="http://hectorsalva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hectorsalva.com/</a> <a href="https://mysticalwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mysticalwork.com/</a> Instagram: @brujo21division Buy Al's book here: <a href="https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop/the-art-of-cyprians-mirror-of-four-kings-an-early-modern-experiment-of-cyprianic-conjuration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop/the-art-of-cyprians-mirror-of-four-kings-an-early-modern-experiment-of-cyprianic-conjuration</a> Learn more about Al here: <a href="http://www.alexandercummins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alexandercummins.com/</a> Instagram: @grimoiresontape And the patreon as always is at <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a>

030 - Hector Salva and Espiritismo

Stephen Skinner

The wonderful Dr. Stephen Skinner talks about the Ars Notoria, a grimoire of visual magic and rapid learning. You can learn more about Stephen Skinner here: http://www.sskinner.com/.and you can learn more about the two volumes of the Ars Notoria that he published here: http://www.sskinner.com/books2.htm#arsnotoria and here: http://www.sskinner.com/books2.htm#arsnotoriamethodAs always, head over to patreon.com/witchhassle to support the show and get even more witchhassle.

The wonderful Dr. Stephen Skinner talks about the Ars Notoria, a grimoire of visual magic and rapid learning. You can learn more about Stephen Skinner here: <a href="http://www.sskinner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sskinner.com/</a>. and you can learn more about the two volumes of the Ars Notoria that he published here: <a href="http://www.sskinner.com/books2.htm#arsnotoria" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sskinner.com/books2.htm#arsnotoria</a> and here: <a href="http://www.sskinner.com/books2.htm#arsnotoriamethod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sskinner.com/books2.htm#arsnotoriamethod</a> As always, head over to <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a> to support the show and get even more witchhassle.

029 - Dr. Stephen Skinner and the Ars Notoria

Witchhassle

Sam Van Aken, creator of the Tree of 40 Fruit, comes on to talk about his work and worldview. There's also a plague magic minute that forces us to confront the age-old question: What is a gillyflower? What isn't?To learn more about Sam Van Aken and maybe take on of his classes, go to:https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/news.html?news_id=467 https://www.samvanaken.com/ http://instagram.com/samvanakenstudiosThe episode image is those wands he mentions. Also that censor beep came from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIpOnR7zpmg

Sam Van Aken, creator of the Tree of 40 Fruit, comes on to talk about his work and worldview. There's also a plague magic minute that forces us to confront the age-old question: What is a gillyflower? What isn't? To learn more about Sam Van Aken and maybe take on of his classes, go to: <a href="https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/news.html?news_id=467" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/news.html?news_id=467</a> <a href="https://www.samvanaken.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samvanaken.com/</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/samvanakenstudios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/samvanakenstudios</a> The episode image is those wands he mentions. Also that censor beep came from here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIpOnR7zpmg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIpOnR7zpmg</a>

013 - Sam Van Aken and His Tree of 40 Fruit

Wren Collier

In a Patreon-only minisode, I talk to Wren Collier about the Trithemian Table of Practice he built  Francis Barrett’s The Magus. We also talk about sorcery and aliens. Here's a little snippet. If you want to hear the whole thing right this instant, go Patreon.com/Witchhassle and become a patron at the Leopold I level.

In a Patreon-only minisode, I talk to Wren Collier about the Trithemian Table of Practice he built Francis Barrett’s The Magus. We also talk about sorcery and aliens. Here's a little snippet. If you want to hear the whole thing right this instant, go <a href="http://Patreon.com/Witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/Witchhassle</a> and become a patron at the Leopold I level.

Teaser - Wren Collier Built a Trithemian Table of Practice

Philosopher and Magician Kadmus pops in to talk about his dynamic reimagining of necromancy. We also talk about politics, mutual aid, and his book, True to the Earth: Pagan Political Mythology.To learn more about Kadmus go to:https://twitter.com/StarandSystem http://starandsystem.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Kadmus-Herschel/100014974535439and to buy True to the Earth:https://abeautifulresistance.org/shop-1/true-to-the-earth-pagan-political-theology-by-kadmusAnd to get Sam Van Aken's livestream, which is APRIL 26TH SO COMING RIGHT UP, go to :https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/gardenevents.html?qs=2020/04/26/open-orchard-school-pruning-an-overgrown-fruit-tree

Philosopher and Magician Kadmus pops in to talk about his dynamic reimagining of necromancy. We also talk about politics, mutual aid, and his book, True to the Earth: Pagan Political Mythology. To learn more about Kadmus go to: <a href="https://twitter.com/StarandSystem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/StarandSystem</a> <a href="http://starandsystem.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://starandsystem.blogspot.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Kadmus-Herschel/100014974535439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/people/Kadmus-Herschel/100014974535439</a> and to buy True to the Earth: <a href="https://abeautifulresistance.org/shop-1/true-to-the-earth-pagan-political-theology-by-kadmus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://abeautifulresistance.org/shop-1/true-to-the-earth-pagan-political-theology-by-kadmus</a> And to get Sam Van Aken's livestream, which is APRIL 26TH SO COMING RIGHT UP, go to :<a href="https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/gardenevents.html?qs=2020/04/26/open-orchard-school-pruning-an-overgrown-fruit-tree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/gardenevents.html?qs=2020/04/26/open-orchard-school-pruning-an-overgrown-fruit-tree</a>

012 - Kadmus and Necromancy as Katabasis

Aidan Wachter

Aidan Wachter, talismanic jeweler and author Six Ways: Approaches &amp; Entries for Practical Magic, pops in to talk magical techniques, dirt magic, spiritual allies, magical jewelry, and more. There's also a Plague Magic Minute with what I think is marimba music?For more on Aidan go to:http://www.aidanwachter.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/817003871775078/ https://twitter.com/silfrsmith https://www.instagram.com/aidan.wachter/Also I used on incipits but didn't mention is available here: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/artifacts-and-the-bible/ancient-amulets-with-incipits/Our theme music is performed by Sebastian Bäverstam and recorded by Edvard Lee.

Aidan Wachter, talismanic jeweler and author Six Ways: Approaches &amp; Entries for Practical Magic, pops in to talk magical techniques, dirt magic, spiritual allies, magical jewelry, and more. There's also a Plague Magic Minute with what I think is marimba music? For more on Aidan go to: <a href="http://www.aidanwachter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.aidanwachter.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/817003871775078/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/817003871775078/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/silfrsmith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/silfrsmith</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aidan.wachter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aidan.wachter/</a> Also I used on incipits but didn't mention is available here: <a href="https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/artifacts-and-the-bible/ancient-amulets-with-incipits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/artifacts-and-the-bible/ancient-amulets-with-incipits/</a> Our theme music is performed by Sebastian Bäverstam and recorded by Edvard Lee.

011 - Aidan Wachter

Francis Young

Dr. Francis Young pops in to talk about his book Magic as a Political Crime in Medieval and Early Modern England: A History of Sorcery and Treason and more, Frank Sivilli gives us some astrological elections, and I talk a lot about plague and fever magic. ALSO: Future guest Matthew Venus has some online classes starting soon and you can learn more at http://spiritusarcanum.com/ and past guest of the show Alexander Cummins is doing a sale on his online classes and you can learn more here http://www.alexandercummins.com/.Learn more about Dr. Francis Young here: https://drfrancisyoung.com/Reach out to Frank Sivilli on instagram here: @anti.bishopand support the show here: patreon.com/witchhassle

Dr. Francis Young pops in to talk about his book Magic as a Political Crime in Medieval and Early Modern England: A History of Sorcery and Treason and more, Frank Sivilli gives us some astrological elections, and I talk a lot about plague and fever magic. ALSO: Future guest Matthew Venus has some online classes starting soon and you can learn more at <a href="http://spiritusarcanum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spiritusarcanum.com/</a> and past guest of the show Alexander Cummins is doing a sale on his online classes and you can learn more here <a href="http://www.alexandercummins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alexandercummins.com/</a>. Learn more about Dr. Francis Young here: <a href="https://drfrancisyoung.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drfrancisyoung.com/</a> Reach out to Frank Sivilli on instagram here: @anti.bishop and support the show here: <a href="http://patreon.com/witchhassle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/witchhassle</a>

010 - Dr. Francis Young and Plague Magics

Alexander Cummins

Scholar, necromancer, and joy-to-be-around Dr. Alexander Cummins pops in to talk about his new book, An Excellent Booke of the Arte of Magicke: The Magical Works of Humphrey Gilbert and John Davis. We get into spirit conjuration, necromancy, learning magic from the ghosts of dead magicians, and the relationship between magic and colonialism. Frank Sivilli (anti.bishop) also has a great pair of astrological elections for us, including one that makes use of the elusive February 29th.Dr. Cummins's book: https://scarletimprint.com/publications/an-excellent-bookeDr. Cummins himself: http://www.alexandercummins.com/

Scholar, necromancer, and joy-to-be-around Dr. Alexander Cummins pops in to talk about his new book, An Excellent Booke of the Arte of Magicke: The Magical Works of Humphrey Gilbert and John Davis. We get into spirit conjuration, necromancy, learning magic from the ghosts of dead magicians, and the relationship between magic and colonialism. Frank Sivilli (anti.bishop) also has a great pair of astrological elections for us, including one that makes use of the elusive February 29th. Dr. Cummins's book: <a href="https://scarletimprint.com/publications/an-excellent-booke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scarletimprint.com/publications/an-excellent-booke</a> Dr. Cummins himself: <a href="http://www.alexandercummins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alexandercummins.com/</a>

009 - Dr. Alexander Cummins

Lisa Marie Basile

Lisa Marie Basile (@lisamariebasile) pops in to talk about her new book, The Magical Writing Grimoire: Use the Word as Your Wand for Magic, Manifestation &amp; Ritual. We chat about writing as magic, shadow work, and the ghosts in her apartment. Frank Sivilli (@Anti.Bishop) talks about what to expect from and how to make use of Mars's entry into Capricorn.

008 - Lisa Marie Basile

Peter Bebergal

Peter Bebergal, author of such books as Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll and Strange Frequencies: The Extraordinary Story of the Technological Quest for the Supernatural, pops in to talk the occult, David Bowie, golems, and the time he tried to communicate with the ghost of his late father using electronic voice phenomena (EVP). Frank Sivilli also brings some astrological elections for the coming days and I talk about the use of audio in curses.

007 - David Bowie, Golems, and EVP with Peter Bebergal

Leon Calafiore

A big pre-Christmas show! Witchhassle talks the coming Christmas eclipses, Frank Sivilli has astrological elections for the new year, and Leon Calafiore of Out in Jersey and the Big Book of Magic (https://www.facebook.com/bigbookofmagic/) talks magic and his magical journey starting in the 1960s and going all the way up until today. This is only the first part of our conversation, so to hear the whole thing and get some of the really, really good stuff you’d otherwise miss, I abjure you to head over to our patreon. Also here’s a link to that remediation I mention:https://sphereandsundry.com/south-node-eclipse-magic-remediation-rituals/

A big pre-Christmas show! Witchhassle talks the coming Christmas eclipses, Frank Sivilli has astrological elections for the new year, and Leon Calafiore of Out in Jersey and the Big Book of Magic (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigbookofmagic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bigbookofmagic/</a>) talks magic and his magical journey starting in the 1960s and going all the way up until today. This is only the first part of our conversation, so to hear the whole thing and get some of the really, really good stuff you’d otherwise miss, I abjure you to head over to our patreon. Also here’s a link to that remediation I mention: <a href="https://sphereandsundry.com/south-node-eclipse-magic-remediation-rituals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sphereandsundry.com/south-node-eclipse-magic-remediation-rituals/</a>

006 - Leon Calafiore and an Eclipse

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