Prescott, AZ is an old town of tales and Wild West. Join Erika and Talle as they chat about one of the many infamous haunted places in that town, the Hotel St. Michael! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

On this episode we continue on the heels of Halloween to discuss where trick or treating came from. It goes back farther than you think. Talle was not drunk, just a little unhinged. And Erika may or may not have had a ghost appear behind her while we were recording. You'll have to listen to find out! Send us your weird or witchy stories: wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok and IG @wormwoodandwitches Show Notes: https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-and-how-it-became-a-halloween-tradition https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-goes-back-centuries-79408373/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

As the veil thins during the time of Samhain, the shadow time of the year, let us look at how to honor and connect with those around us and who came before us. Join Talle and Erika as they describe how to conduct ancestry work and why it's important. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

On the last minisode of the summer Talle talks about a relatively new legend, the one of pale faced kids with entirely black eyes. Real or creepy pasta? Just let them in to find out! Follow us on IG and TikTok at wormwoodandwitches. Send us your weird or witchy stories to wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-eyed_children https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3679978/ https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/ https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/monsters-and-mysteries-in-america/episodes/devils-highway-black-eyed-kids-and-mountain-curse --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

For Erika's last minisode we quickly go over some familiar and unfamiliar talismans or charms! Be prepared to have your jaw dropped! Don't forget to check out our Instagram and TikTok of how to make a charm for making decisions and needing clarity! Show Notes: https://listverse.com/2016/05/17/10-charms-and-talismans-with-unsettling-histories/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agimat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%27s_foot https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/hand-of-glory/#:~:text=The%20mummified%20severed%20human%20hand,a%20'Hand%20of%20Glory'. https://www.goddesswitchwomb.com/s2-ep22-hand-of-glory/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Let's talk about some sparkly new crystals Talle recently bought at the Terrorium (yes, that is how it's spelled) Shop in Denver, Colorado. Sometimes you just need a few crystals to get you through your work day. Special guest: Tom on guitar. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Welcome to a sneak peek regarding the gems Erika has on her Morrigan altar. We go through her top 3, what they are and what they mean. Show Notes: https://thecrystalcouncil.com/crystals/mahogany-obsidian https://www.whitewitchparlour.com/products/mohagony-third-eye-carved-crystal-for-spiritual-protection-rebirth-awakening https://trulyexperiences.com/blog/black-obsidian/ https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/blue-tigers-eye-meaning) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Talle gives a brief update on her work with Lilith, specifically, some plants the Dark Goddess is associated with. This is a great reminder to take it slow when working with Dark Goddesses or Deities, and to start someplace that brings you comfort as well as excitement. Email us your spooky, witchy what-have-you's at wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com Say hi to us on IG @wormwoodandwitches --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Erika is here for an updated on her work with The Morrigan! She talks about the different shapeshifting aspects of The Morrigan and how she uses them in her practice (keep an eye out on our TikTok account). Do you work with the Morrigan? Has it been successful? Let us know! Irish Pagan School Resources: 1.) 5-Day Challenge: https://www.morriganintensive.com/challenge 2.) Lora's Blog: https://irishpagan.school/morrigan-resources/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Talle kicks off summer with a mini episode on Litha, and simple ways to harness the sun's energy. Show notes: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials - Midsummer - Rituals, Recipes, & Lore for Litha --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Grimoire vs Book of Shadows, same same but different? Erika taps into the history behind the book of spells and magick, while Talle tries to keep her Texas accent at bay. Join us for the last episode before we go on a summer break, but be sure to check in for tiny sprinkles of fun episodes we'll be posting during our hiatus! Send us your stories! Witchy, ghost, or a simple hello to: wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com Show Notes: https://www.claudiamerrill.com/blog/the-history-of-the-grimoire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimoire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Grimoire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Today Talle discusses Witch Ladders (not bladders - much to Erika's deafness). Come learn about the crackpot who based his entire research off one witch ladder, curses, feathers, knot magick and more! Only one more episode until summer break! But don't fret - there will be short episodes for the summer. Show Notes: https://www.learnreligions.com/make-your-own-witchs-ladder-2561691https://www.davidcastleton.net/witchs-ladder-wellington-somerset-magic/https://notyourmothersspellbook.tumblr.com/post/146275871963/the-witches-ladder --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

I’m a witch in a bottle, you gotta conjure me the right way!!! Today we are chatting about witch bottles! What are they?  What do they do?  Why is there urine in them!?  So many scary things to cover in this crazy episode.  So if you find a bottle under your hearth or threshold - leave it there and especially don’t taste the contents! It is not a genie bottle.  And yes - finger and toe nails do contain DNA. Merrifield, Ralph. “Witch Bottles and Magical Jugs.” Folklore, vol. 66, no. 1, 1955, pp. 195–207. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1257932.  https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/witch-bottles-project-in-britain https://daily.jstor.org/is-there-a-witch-bottle-in-your-house/ https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/antiques-roadshow-expert-told-150-3689553) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_bottle#cite_note-9 https://jefpat.maryland.gov/Pages/mac-lab/curators-choice/2009-curators-choice/2009-08-witch-bottle.aspx https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/25/us/witch-bottle-virginia-civil-war-trnd/index.html https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/halloween/witch_bottle.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/witch-bottle-full-teeth-pins-and-possibly-urine-discovered-chimney-180973448/ https://daily.jstor.org/is-there-a-witch-bottle-in-your-house/ https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/halloween/witch_bottle.html https://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197006 https://shows.acast.com/themageswell/episodes/witch-bottles --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

This week Talle and Erika dive into Sanitariums (not Sanitoriums), the health retreat that no one asked for. From Arizona all the way to Scotland, we gaze into the darkness and try to find what looks back. It appears that all the pain and trauma left behind is what resides at the places, some of which are still in use today! So come learn about fever huts and lobotomies! Show Notes: https://www.azdhs.gov/az-state-hospital/timeline.php https://www.facebook.com/arizonahistoricalsociety/photos/haunted-history-monththe-insane-asylum-of-arizonaarizona-state-hospitalphoenix-a/10151206567616842/ https://www.azmirror.com/2021/11/16/patient-deaths-at-arizona-state-hospital-raise-questions-about-staffing-levels-lack-of-oversight/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Ruth_Judd https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3128&context=all_theses https://www.hauntedrooms.com/massachusetts/haunted-places/danvers-state-hospitalhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/danvers-state-hospitalhttps://bostonghosts.com/haunted-massachusetts-hospitals/https://www.danversstatehospital.org/historyhttps://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/welcome-to-danvers/https://www.historyhit.com/locations/dirleton-castle/https://archaicwonder.tumblr.com/post/131706291087/haunted-dirleton-castle-the-devil-and-his-witcheshttps://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/creepy-witch-castle-east-lothian-18460672.amp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

We're back, baybeeeee! Talle and Erika were in need of new laptops, and we're happy to be up and running again. This week we discuss those wacky Victorians and how arsenic and other outrageous items played a huge roll in their daily lives. Email us your weird or witchy stories to wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com Show notes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3179678/ https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Poison-Panic/ https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_record_report.cfm?dirEntryId=341168&Lab=NHEERL&subject=Health%20Research&showCriteria=0&searchAll=Asthma%20or%20Asthmatic&sortBy=revisionDate https://sites.dartmouth.edu/toxmetal/arsenic/arsenic-a-murderous-history/ https://laafa.edu/poisonous-pigments-scheeles-green/ https://mollybrown.org/beauty https://www.amnh.org/explore/news https://andreacefalo.com/2016 https://hair-and-makeup-artist.com/womens-victorian --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Mugworts!  We continue with our poison theme and gain the Cliffsnotes version on poison rings and arsenic!  Ever wonder how poison rings work?  What poisons did they hold?  Who had to taste test Hitler's food?  Some of the answers you seek can be found here!  Enjoy! Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Rings-Miniature-Monuments-Devotion-Scarisbrick/dp/B00NBH5TKA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affair_of_the_Poisons https://sites.dartmouth.edu/toxmetal/arsenic/arsenic-a-murderous-history/ https://recollections.biz/blog/the-mysterious-world-of-poison-rings/ https://bessheitner.com/blog/pick-your-poison-a-brief-history-of-deadly-jewelry/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-wild-history-of-poison-rings https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/murky-history-poison-rings/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Hey, Mugworts! This week we did something a lil' different. Talle surprises Erika on this episode talking about poisonous plants and muuuuurders along with some historical fun facts. Those Victorians are an interesting bunch when it comes to beauty and aliments. Tune in with your favorite non-poisonous beverage and say a cheers to Aqua Tofanaaaaaaaah!  Send us your stories at wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com Show notes: Poison: The History of Potions, Powders, and Murderous Practitioners by Ben Hubbard The Poison Path Herbal by Colby Michael https://allthatsinteresting.com/aqua-tofana  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

It's 2023! Erika and Talle are back and diving into the Shadow Work we ignored all last year. Aiding us are two Dark Goddesses that, we discover, have been with us all along! Erika talks about the origins of The Morrigan and how to work with her. Talle discusses Lilith and her rituals. We come to the realization of their similarities as our topics unfold.  Send us your stories at: wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com Show Notes: The Morrigan Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might by Courtney Weber Dark Goddess Magick Rituals and Spells for Reclaiming Your Feminine Fire by C. Ara Campbell https://teaandrosemary.com/?s=dark+goddess   https://www.orderwhitemoon.org/goddess/lilith4/Lilith.htm https://eclecticwitchcraft.com/crystals-for-lilith-and-harnessing-lilith-energy/ https://tarotpugs.com/2020/02/29/lilith-witchcraft/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/lilith-ancient-demon-dark-deity-or-sex-goddess-005908 https://spells8.com/lessons/lilith-symbols-dark-goddess/ Goddess, Witch, Womb Podcast, The Morrigan, Episode 24 Once Upon a Goddess Podcast, Lilith - The First Woman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Merry Scaremass Mugworts! This Yule we are keeping with traditions but obviously going the scary route, because why wouldn't Talle and Erika?  Today we cover from Germany with Frau Perchta all the way to Iceland with the Yule cat! Find us on IG @wormwoodandwitches and let us know your family or cultural traditions!  And blessed be Yule! Show Notes: https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-frau-perchta-goddess-or-belly-slitter/ https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/ https://thestoriedimaginarium.com/2018/12/24/the-myth-of-frau-perchta/ https://www.invest-in-bavaria.com/en/blog/post/a-ghoulishly-beautiful-tradition-rauhnachtin-bavaria https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frau_Holle Mythical Monsters Episode! The Yulelads Book --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Blessed be Samhain Mugworts!  We hope that you are and have been celebrating this beautiful season and sabbath!  Time ran short, so we are rerunning one of our favorite episodes.  Following Heather on her journey to move to Ireland has been incredible to watch.  Follow Heather on Instagram or on TikTok to see updates on the move. Let's  welcome Heather Wildflower Mugworts!  Heather is the winner of our  Spooky Listener Tales giveaway!  Heather is not only a yoga teacher, but  a Cottagecore Witch with the most amazing spooky Irish castle haunted  tale!  Listen now as we enter our halfway point to Samhain and gear up  for all things weird and mysterious.  So come walk through the Yew trees  in the dark as we listen to this scary and true tale! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

We have a very fun and dark and beautiful episode for you this week. Erika and Talle interview Savi, of Small Science Studio. Savi is a Colorado local artist who paints acrylic on canvas to portray common, toxic, flora and the animal species that they are toxic to. S. practices an intentional balance between thick, dark voids and the art focus, creating the natural balance between life and death. She likes long walks in the fog and collecting animal specimens around her mountain home. Her art is stunning!  Find Small Science Studio here: IG @small_science_studio smallsciencestudio.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Talle and Erika discuss the history & myths surrounding the three major tools used to speak to the departed: EMF readers, dousing rods, and the Ouija board. We possibly debunk these tools and share our own experiences using them. Sit inside your circle of salt while you listen in!  Send us your stories to wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Last summer rerun before we return for season 2 you all!!! The episode about Victor Hotel is going to be amazing so don't miss it!  Meanwhile, here is an account of Betty and Barney Hill's abduction from New Hampshire in the 60s, can anyone say the ending of AHS Asylum? In the episode we discuss Travis Walton who was abducted by aliens in Snowflake,  AZ in the 70s and Talle talks about the Cosmic Highway and her strong  opinions about Crestone, CO.  Do you believe in aliens or do you think  its all bogus or related to sleep paralysis? Listen now to get all your  UFO deets! Beam me up Scotty! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Hey Mugworts! It's Talle's last summer rerun pick of the week. Sorry for the delay. Listen to hear what happened and an update on the history of the abandoned church and the town in Dickens, NE. We accidentally said Dixon in the original episode. Oopsees!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Let's quickly dive into frequencies of plants and stones, much like any bog witch!  Then we will tie it all in with out discussion of Animisim with Erin, where we learn that we can increase our frequency by utilizing items near us. Here  we connect witchcraft with everything in between right down to the very  molecules and atoms of all things. Erin Carr is here to tell us about  Animism and how it is the fabric of all ritual, connection, and practice  that humans have. As Erin says, “Animism allows us to see the power of  the world”. We know all of you will connect with this concept and hope  it inspires you on a multitude of levels. Extra treat at the end for an  added spooky story for ya! Show Notes: Web Of Life Animist Church Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Contact Erin via her Witchcraft account Contact Erin via her artwork account Rewilding podcast with Peter Michael Bauer Althea Sebastiani (author of several books) on Invoking Witchcraft Summer Rerun: http://www.moonnectarapothecary.com/incense-candles/labradorite-ritual-gem-essence --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

As our summer rerun continues, we revisit when Erika interviews Talle. We really loved interviewing each other and had lots of fun with it! Talle added in new content as we explore our heritage. https://viking.style/freya-the-norse-goddess/ Oh hey, Mugworts! A year in and we finally thought we should introduce ourselves by interviewing each other. There's a lot of heaviness going on in the world and we hope this brings a little light and laughter to you, even if for only a moment. In this episode, Erika puts Talle in the hot seat and asks some really fun questions about witchy things and beyond. Grab some nettle tea and relax while you listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Blessed Be Lammas Mugworts! Hope you all are having a great harvest and honoring Mother Earth as we transition into late summer now.  Erika brings you a Polish folklore story to get us all in the mood for Spooktober!  As the season draws near Samhain, let us dive into how we became Witches and what we think that means. On  this episode, Talle puts Erika in the interview chair to discuss her  path into Witch and what it means to her. We absolutely loved  interviewing each other, and we hope you got to know a little bit more  about us. Grab a drink, relax, and listen in! As always, if you have a  question/comment for us or a spooky/witchy story, please email us at  wormwoodandwitches@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Blessed be, Mugworts! On this week's Summer Rerun, we return to a very fun episode, our first ever interview with special guest Lizzie Arden! Lizzie is a well-known kitchen witch and a bartender who creates the most beautiful cocktails and explains each ingredients' magickal properties. Now that it's well into Leo season, Talle shares a recipe using gin before we get into the episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Blessed Be Mugworts! Erika comes to you with a collective tarot card pull and attempts to interpret using the pearls of wisdom Emma has bestowed upon us in this episode.  Make sure to listen along as this is a great reading for today and be on the look out for the IG post and leave us your interpretations. Have you ever wanted to learn Tarot?  Maybe you've already dabbled, but want deeper understanding of the practice.  Join us with our special guest Emma Goos who breaks down the structure of Tarot and how to tap into the cards and your intuition. We also unpack myths about Tarot and how to work with your own cards. Emma also provides private readings, if interested please contact her here. Show Notes: Biddy Tarot Jung and Tarot Pagan Otherworlds Deck Universal Tarot of Marseille Deck  Rider-Waite Tarot Deck Between the Worlds Podcast 78 degrees of wisdom Meditations on Tarot Querying the Tarot Emma’s Contact --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Welcome Mugworts to the first summer "rerun", although you still get some new content at the beginning! So never fear! You get two new spooky stories and don't forget to stick around to listen as we interview Hannah or @klassy_witch, the host of the podcast The Haunted Insider, burlesque Goddess, and historian extraordinaire! Hannah is a spiritual empath and can hear spirits who are lingering in places. Come learn all about the spirit realm, the differences in which we are able to listen, and what we can do with these gifts. We will return with a VERY special episode on Sept 7th! Broken Babes Burlesque The Haunted Insider Podcast Contact Hannah --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message

Hey Mugworts! Here we connect witchcraft with everything in between right down to the very molecules and atoms of all things. Erin Carr is here to tell us about Animism and how it is the fabric of all ritual, connection, and practice that humans have. As Erin says, “Animism allows us to see the power of the world”. We know all of you will connect with this concept and hope it inspires you on a multitude of levels. Extra treat at the end for an added spooky story for ya! Show Notes: Web Of Life Animist Church Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Contact Erin via her Witchcraft account Contact Erin via her artwork account Rewilding podcast with Peter Michael Bauer Althea Sebastiani (author of several books) on Invoking Witchcraft --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wormwoodandwitches/message