Listen to the Podcast: Metal Magick with Sam "Bo" Thompson This week, we talk to blacksmith, metal magician, Priest of the Morrigan, and author of the book 'Metal Never ... 00:31:41 June 01, 2023 Cultivating Equanimity This short guided meditation focuses on cultivating evenness, calm, and balance regardless of the external circums... 00:10:34 May 30, 2023 Self-Care Let's talk about self-care as an act of spiritual hygiene. Additional Resources: https://middleagedwitch.com/... 00:18:27 May 25, 2023 Meditation: Six Minutes to Self-Compass... This six-minute pause is an opportunity to connect with the Self and to offer some much needed compassion and unde... 00:06:04 May 23, 2023 High Magick This week, we discuss the merits of High Magick. Resources: “High Magick” by Damien Echols - https://a.co... 00:20:11 May 18, 2023 Meditation: Alleviate Stress with Three... This full-body relaxation meditation is meant to bring mindfulness to negative thoughts. --- Support this podca... 00:14:03 May 16, 2023 Godspousing This week, we talk about godspousing, or the practice of a mortal entering into marriage with a god. Additional r... 00:21:06 May 11, 2023 Energetic Healing This week we look at different healing modalities, including Reiki, sound healing, and Earthing. Additional Reso... 00:19:49 May 04, 2023 Venus Placements Continuing where we left off last week, we take a deep dive into our Venus placements and discover how this can ef... 00:24:20 April 27, 2023 Mercury Placements This week, we take a look at our Mercury placements and find out how they inform the way we communicate, make deci... 00:21:35 April 20, 2023 Witchcraft in the Workplace This week, we talk about three powerful spells we can use for improving our professional life, including a bonus s... 00:23:20 April 13, 2023 Flower Magick This week, we talk about how to use flowers to enhance our practice and support our intentions. We also discuss ho... 00:20:10 April 06, 2023 Sacred Geometry This week, we look at Sacred Geometry. We talk about what it is, what these shapes mean, and how we can use them t... 00:18:40 March 30, 2023 The Akashic Records This week, we explore the Akashic Records, and talk about how we can access them for ourselves to learn more about... 00:18:40 March 23, 2023 Celtic Tree Calendar This week, we talk about Celtic Tree astrology, the Ogham alphabet and how we can use it for divination, and read ... 00:20:22 March 16, 2023 Ostara 2023 It's time to start planning for those Ostara celebrations! We also uncover the forgotten history of the goddess An... 00:18:13 March 09, 2023 Thoughtforms and Servitors This week, we dip our toes into Chaos magick and explore the concept of thoughtforms. Book recommendations: Conde... 00:20:31 March 02, 2023 Past Lives & Reincarnation This week, we take questions about cleansing the home, and we explore past lives and reincarnation. Join the Midd... 00:17:26 February 23, 2023 Witchcraft For Kids This week we talk about ways to make the craft accessible for older kids and teens. Join the Middle-Aged Wi... 00:18:58 February 16, 2023 Sex Magick Let's talk about sex and how to use it to manifest our desires, either alone or with a partner. --- Support thi... 00:17:53 February 09, 2023 Handfasting We ring in the month of February with a look at the Pagan practice of handfasting! --- Support this podcast: ht... 00:17:39 February 02, 2023 Cord and Knot Magick This week , we talk about cord and knot magick, the logistics of using one poppet to represent several people, and... 00:17:50 January 26, 2023 Healing Magick Today we talk about healing magick, and we answer a question about how to deal with a nasty boss. --- Support t... 00:24:18 January 19, 2023 Grimoires We kick this episode off with a question about spell jars before jumping into the topic of grimoires and witches' ... 00:19:36 January 12, 2023 January Magick Forecast This week, we look ahead to the astrological aspects of the coming month to help us understand how they can intera... 00:19:25 January 05, 2023 Liminal Magick Liminal spaces are powerful portals for magick. This week, we look deep into the thresholds that surround us to le... 00:21:09 December 29, 2022 New Year Magick 2022 This week we get a head start on our grimoires and talk about what to do with all those ashes. --- Support this... 00:16:58 December 22, 2022 Yule 2022 Blessed Yule! This week we explore German rituals surrounding the Yule season, and we also talk about how those th... 00:17:39 December 15, 2022 Hedgewitchery This week, we go hedge riding to discover what it means to be a hedge witch, and how to use this craft to enrich o... 00:19:09 December 08, 2022 Casting Magick Circles This week, we talk about the ins and outs of casting a magick circle, how and when to cast them, what materials ar... 00:19:27 December 01, 2022 Abundance Magick This week, we talk about how we can attract more abundance in our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podc... 00:18:01 November 24, 2022 Energy Vampires This week we talk about energy vampires, how to recognize them and how to protect against them. --- Support thi... 00:22:02 November 17, 2022 Broom Magick This week, we talk about the simple and powerful broom and its place in witchcraft. --- Support this podcast: h... 00:19:04 November 10, 2022 Severing Bonds & Reversal Magick This week, we learn to do a cord-cutting ritual. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod... 00:23:26 November 03, 2022 Auras This week we talk about how to see, feel, and protect our auras. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s... 00:26:59 October 27, 2022 Samhain 2022 and Crone Season This week we talk about Samhain. We also answer a listener question about weight loss spells, and learn to listen ... 00:23:00 October 20, 2022 Spell Jars & Mojo Bags We talk about container spells! Spell jars, mojo bags, witch bottles, and how to get the most magick from them. We... 00:24:41 October 13, 2022 Poppets and Doll Magick This week, we talk about all the different applications for poppets in witchcraft. --- Support this podcast: h... 00:24:37 October 06, 2022 Reading Tea Leaves Reading tea leaves, or tasseomancy, is a time-honored method of divination that anyone can do, and everyone should... 00:24:17 September 29, 2022 Mirror Work Mirror work is so important to us as witches. This work helps us to confront and acknowledge all those aspects of ... 00:22:32 September 22, 2022 Autumn Equinox/Mabon 2022 Let's celebrate autumn! We talk about the Autumn Equinox, different ways to observe and celebrate, and we also wor... 00:19:18 September 15, 2022 Hekate This week we learn about the triple goddess Hekate, her influences, and how to approach her. We also hear from a w... 00:20:57 September 08, 2022 Veiling We're talking about two different kinds of veils on the podcast today! First, we will hear from a witch who's deal... 00:22:15 September 01, 2022 Astral Travel This week, we talk about astral travel, meddling magickally in other people's love lives, and find out exactly whi... 00:22:28 August 25, 2022 Cooking with Magick There's more to Kitchen Witchcraft than rosemary! This week, we talk about the magickal correspondences of fruits,... 00:20:18 August 18, 2022 Numerology This is the Anniversary episode of the Middle-Aged Witch podcast, and we dive into the deep waters of Numerology t... 00:30:17 August 11, 2022 Amulets and Charms This week we learn about amulets and charms, what they are, how to make them, and how to use them. We also address... 00:27:04 August 04, 2022 Lughnasadh/Lammas Let's talk about Lughnasadh, the first of the three pagan harvest festivals. Today, we go through the history and ... 00:18:20 July 28, 2022 Cauldron Magick What's brewing in your cauldron? This week we discuss the myriad ways to incorporate cauldron magick into our prac... 00:24:34 July 21, 2022 Reading Signs Is it just an owl, or a sign from the universe? We break it all down today on this episode, from the meanings of a... 00:21:00 July 14, 2022 Folk Magick We are going to look deep into our roots and find common elements of practical folk magick that we can incorporate... 00:20:55 July 07, 2022 Scripting This episode is for witches who struggle with visualization, or who feel that their intentions aren't manifesting ... 00:20:17 June 30, 2022 Intuitive Magick In honor of Cancer season, and in anticipation of the New Moon in Cancer next Tuesday, we are going to spend this ... 00:20:18 June 23, 2022 Q&A with Eli This week, we read questions from listeners that cover everything from how many spells a witch should cast in a da... 00:22:32 June 16, 2022 Litha It's time for some solstice magick! Let's talk about the major magickal opportunities that Litha provides, as well... 00:22:48 June 09, 2022 June Magick There's a lot happening this month! Mercury stations direct, while Saturn and Neptune go retrograde. We will also ... 00:21:39 June 02, 2022 Anointing Oils This week, we go in depth about the process of making infused anointing oils for different intentions, from start ... 00:25:54 May 26, 2022 Meditation This week, we turn to meditation as we continue to try to ease through Mercury Retrograde. We talk about what it i... 00:20:52 May 19, 2022 Shadow Work Shadow work can be difficult and uncomfortable, but it's crucial to understanding ourselves as complete individual... 00:26:22 May 12, 2022 Altars This week, we talk all about Altars. We cover altar placement, different altar tools and their ritual purposes, an... 00:25:37 May 05, 2022 Beltane This week we talk about Beltane, the history and traditions of this beautiful Sabbat, as well as its correspondenc... 00:24:36 April 28, 2022 Spellcasting This week we are going back to the beginning to talk about the planning, construction, and execution of spells. We... 00:29:33 April 21, 2022 Garden Magick This week we explore how every witch can use the power of garden magic in different ways to make the most of its v... 00:22:11 April 14, 2022 Birth Chart Series Part III: Rising Sig... As we go deeper into natal charts, we learn how our Rising Signs affect our personalities and behaviors, and how t... 00:25:36 April 07, 2022 Dream Magic In the final episode of March, we discuss Dream Magic, what it is, how to do it, and how to protect ourselves whil... 00:28:44 March 31, 2022 Birth Chart Series Pt. 2: Moon Signs This week, we tackle moon signs. We explore how the moon interacts with each Zodiac sign, how our moon sign affect... 00:36:38 March 24, 2022 Ostara This week we embrace the new season and celebrate everything there is to love about Spring. We consider deities we... 00:22:33 March 17, 2022 Birth Chart Series pt. 1: Sun Signs In part one of the Birth Chart series, we learn the Sun Signs inside and out. We also talk about what it means to ... 00:39:30 March 10, 2022 Witchcraft for Kids Let's talk about ways to incorporate our families and children into our daily practice. We cover ideas for little ... 00:23:15 March 03, 2022 Deity Magick This week, we talk about what it takes to put a little extra power in your magick by incorporating gods and goddes... 00:18:55 February 24, 2022 Crystal Magick This week, we talk about crystals, stones, minerals, and metals. We discuss how to best use them to our advantage,... 00:22:23 February 17, 2022 Love Magick This week, we talk about Love Magick! We discuss magickal ways to spice things up and create stronger bonds with o... 00:18:57 February 10, 2022 Tarot Tarot is a powerful tool for divination, introspection, and self-actualization, but it's shrouded in unnecessary m... 00:25:05 February 03, 2022 Imbolc The first sabbat of the calendar year begins February 1. We will talk about the history and origins of this unsung... 00:21:48 January 27, 2022 Foraging This week, we go back to witchcraft basics and talk about how to forage different natural materials for use in spe... 00:26:15 January 20, 2022 Moon Magick This week, we talk about how we can harness the power of the Moon in all her phases to enhance our spellwork and k... 00:24:39 January 13, 2022 Retrogrades Mercury isn't the only planet that goes retrograde! In this episode, we talk about what it means for us when the d... 00:20:49 January 06, 2022 Sigils In the final episode of 2021, we talk about how to create, design, and charge one-of-a-kind sigils, and how to use... 00:17:31 December 30, 2021 Interacting with the Fae This episode covers how, where, and why you might want to meet and cultivate a relationship with the Fair Folk. We... 00:28:17 December 23, 2021 Spirit Guides In this episode, we talk about different ways of contacting Spirit Guides, what to do once we've got their attenti... 00:23:04 December 16, 2021 Yule/Winter Solstice It's the most wonderful time of the year! Let's talk about the origins of Yule, fun Yule traditions, and thoughtfu... 00:20:18 December 09, 2021 Divination Tarot, astrology, runes, crystal balls, and more. Divination goes with witchcraft like peanut butter goes with jel... 00:24:54 December 02, 2021 Ask the Middle-Aged Witch This episode is back-to-back listener questions! We get to the bottom of your questions about Ouija boards, ritual... 00:25:25 November 25, 2021 Manifestation & Abundance Magick Abundance and manifestation have become witchcraft buzzwords in recent years, and we are going to talk about what ... 00:20:08 November 18, 2021 Kitchen Witchery Kitchen witchcraft is some of the most common magick a witch will perform, and it can have some of the most profou... 00:16:08 November 11, 2021 Familiars What is a familiar? Where do I find them? How can I use a familiar? Is my pet a familiar? How can I know for sure?... 00:17:02 November 04, 2021 Samhain & Ancestor Work Dive into the deep, still waters of Samhain. We discuss ways to connect with ancestors and spirit guides, traditio... 00:17:35 October 28, 2021 Baneful Magick Most witches will never need to hex anyone. But for those times when the situation really calls for it, here's wha... 00:16:36 October 21, 2021 Protection Magick Clear, concise information about how to protect yourself from unwanted energies, spirit activity, or general bad m... 00:18:00 October 14, 2021 Hauntings Is it just a shadow? Or is it a shadow figure? How do you know when you're just seeing things, or when you're SEEI... 00:19:56 October 07, 2021 Magical Misconceptions "Can I buy my own tarot deck?" "Does magic come with a price?" "A real witch would never..." We talk about all thi... 00:17:30 September 30, 2021 Herbs & Plant Magick Let's talk about herbs, plant magick, which herbs to add to your witchy apothecary, and why rosemary isn't exactly... 00:18:31 September 23, 2021 Autumn Equinox/Mabon What's the difference between Autumn Equinox and Mabon really? What does it mean? How can we celebrate? Let's dive... 00:15:38 September 16, 2021 Earth Magick Let's talk about Earth Magick! Including prosperity and abundance magick, health and wellness spells, protection m... 00:18:13 September 09, 2021 Water Magick Moon water, river magick, ritual baths, and a lot more. We talk regret, honoring water spirits, and being bold in ... 00:17:52 September 02, 2021 Fire Magick Break out the cayenne and cinnamon and fire up those cauldrons, witches. It's time for some Fire Magick. --- Su... 00:18:11 August 26, 2021 Air Magick Everything you never wanted to know about Air Magick, incense, smoke cleansing, spell powders, wish paper, and mor... 00:17:09 August 19, 2021 Spell Work Dust off that cauldron and scrape the labels off your old pickle jars! This is a primer on spellwork from a season... 00:22:24 August 12, 2021
