Desperate House Witches

Lady Thalestris - High Priestess and Founder of The Temple of Hecate NYC

Laurie Bizzarro (Lady Thalestris) - Lawyer and Wiccan High Priestess, Founder of The Temple of Hecate, Inc. joins Raina for the hour.  We will catch up on what has been happening at the Temple of Hecate.
You find the Temple of Hecate at https://www.facebook.com/templeofhecateinc/
 

The Everyday Witch’s Coven with Deborah Blake

Deobrah Blake comes on to discuss her newest release - The Everyday Witch's Coven.
RITUALS AND MAGIC FOR TWO OR MORE
Practical Spells, Rituals, and Advice for Modern and Eclectic Covens
Whether your coven consists of two or twenty, whether you want to gather on a regular basis or just occasionally, this book has what you need to practice Witchcraft with others. Deborah Blake draws on nearly twenty years of experience leading a coven, sharing extensive wisdom she's gained from her experiences and fellow practitioners. This book is a valuable resource for traditional Wiccans and eclectic witches looking for a modern approach to group activities.
The Everyday Witch's Coven helps you decide who to invite, where to meet, which deities to worship, and how to solve problems together. You'll explore ritual basics and etiquette, group sabbat celebrations, full moon rituals, craft projects, and magic for specific goals like love and healing. From guided meditations to making a Book of Shadows for your group, Deborah provides a multitude of ways to find or create a coven that's best for you.
You can find Deborah at: https://deborahblakeauthor.com/

Prayers to The Morrigan with Stephanie Woodfield and Karen Storminger

Authors Stephanie Woodfield and Karen Storminger join me to discuss their new book - Prayers to The Morrigan.
In this book you will find prayers to the many guises of The Morrigan, her many animal forms, as well as prayers for multiple situations in life. Prayers To The Morrigan is an exercise in devotion to the Great Queen through words and images. 
Stephanie Woodfield (Orlando, FL) has been a practicing Pagan for the past twenty years. A devotional polytheist, teacher, and Priestess of the Morrigan, she is one of the founding members of Morrigu's Daughters and is an organizer for several Pagan gatherings. Stephanie teaches classes on devotional work and magical practice in the US and internationally. A long time New Englander, she now resides in the Orlando area with her husband, two very pampered cats, and various reptiles. In her spare time she enjoys creating art out of skulls and other dead things. She is called to helping others forge meaningful experiences with the Morrigan, as well as the Gods and land of Ireland.
Karen Storminger has been a practicing polytheist pagan most of her life. Karen is a devotee of The Morrigan. She is an active member of the Connecticut Wiccan and Pagan Network and The Tuatha De Morrigan groups. She is one of the organizers and founding members of the
Morrigan’s Call Retreat. Karen has been writing poetry of all kinds since an early age. She has had poetry published in several anthologies; Bibliotheca Alexandria’s “Garland of the Goddess”, “The Dark Ones”, and GirlGod publication’s “Warrior Queen: Answering the Call of the
Morrigan”. Karen is the co-author of the book “Prayers to The Morrigan: An Illustrated Book of Devotion to the Great Queen”.
 

FIRST FRIDAYS POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA - 01/06/23

JOIN TALIESIN AND RAINA FOR THEIR MONTHLY DISCUSSION OF POLITICS AND EVERYTHING NEW THAT TALIESIN IS WRITING.
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THE 4:15 - JANUARY 5TH 2023

Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest!
Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries.
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Visual Alchemy with Author/Artist Laura Tempest Zakroff

The amazing LTZ joins me to discuss her newest book, Visual Alchemy A Witch's Guide to Sigils, Art & Magic
A follow-up to the bestseller Sigil Witchery, Visual Alchemy takes a deeper look at the extraordinary connection between art and magic. Laura Tempest Zakroff expands on her signature sigil witchery method, an accessible and intuitive approach to crafting effective sigils. She covers numerous topics, including how to connect to the artist within, draw inspiration to you, and easily incorporate art into your ritual practice. Visual Alchemy presents art magic in two parts: create and collaborate. You'll start with techniques for optimizing your creativity, such as crafting a personal symbolic language and solving problems with design concepts. You'll then explore magic that connects you with others, from sharing sigils to making public art. Featuring more than fifty shared magic sigils, this book empowers you to put aside fear and unleash the full potential of your imagination.
For more about LTZ, please visit: www.LauraTempestZakroff.com

STORM CESTAVANI - ASTROLOGY FOR 2023

After 3 difficult years, everything changes in 2023 when Jupiter moves into Taurus, Saturn moves into Pisces, and Pluto moves out of Capricorn (where he has been since 2008) and into Aquarius.
Join astrologer Storm Cestavani (his first interview in 6 years!) and I as we discuss the cosmos, how to work with it magically, and how to align yourself with the planets, so that they work for you. With all these planetary changes, you can plant the seeds to get lasting results in your life -- once and for all!
You can find out more about Storm, his services and products, by visiting his website:
https://stormcestavani.com/

The Big Book of Candle Magic - Jacki Smith

Jacki Smith - owner of Coventry Creations - joins me to discuss her book, "The Big Book of Candle Magic".
From the Coventry Creations website:
"The definitive guide to candle magic, written by a leading authority with over 30 years of experience making magical candles and creating candle spells.
Author Jacki Smith, founder of Coventry Creations (currently among the largest and most successful magical supply companies), shares her magical secrets with readers, enabling them to empower themselves through successful spell casting. Her book explains the nature of magic spells and provides examples for a wide variety of purposes including love, money, healing, and protection, liberally punctuated with tips from ""Aunt Jacki,"" deriving from her many years of experience.
Jacki Smith has been a crafter of magical products since 1992 and an initiated Witch since 1988. The current trend in magical candles can be traced in part to the groundbreaking products that she developed over 15 years ago through her company, Coventry Creations, which makes magically charged candles that are sold around the world. Jacki's Blessed Herbal Candles are a staple throughout many spiritual communities and are quickly becoming commonplace in mainstream America. She is also the author of Coventry Magic.
To purchase The Big Book of Candle Magic, please visit:
https://coventrycreations.com/shop-coventry/p-67082-the-big-book-of-candle-magic-by-jacki-smith.html

Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods - Astrea Taylor and Jason Mankey

Author/Artist Astrea Taylor and Author Jason Mankey return to discuss their latest release, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods.
From Llewellyn:
A Witch's 21-Century Guide to Making Magick with the Greek Gods
The ancient Greek gods surround us even now in our modern world. From Aphrodite to Zeus, this book reveals the origins of more than sixty deities and other mythological figures, including the Olympians, Titans, and Primordial Forces. Explore how they've been worshipped across the centuries and how you can work with them in your own practice.
You'll meet the gods one by one, exploring their history, unique correspondences, and personal insights from contributing authors who work with them magickally. This book also provides rituals and spells to connect with each deity. Draw down the moon with Selene, cast a courage spell with Ares, and reclaim lost parts of yourself with a ritual for Persephone. By inviting these divine beings into your practice, you can cultivate a magickal life that satisfies your soul to its very core.
Astrea Taylor is an eclectic pagan witch.  Find her on Instagram @astreataylor, on Facebook at Astrea Taylor, Author, and on Twitter @AstreaWrites. https://www.astreataylor.com
Jason Mankey is a third-degree Gardnerian High Priest and helps run two Witchcraft covens in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Ari.  Check out his website https://www.panmankey.com
 
https://www.astreataylor.com/

The Utterly Wicked One is Back - Dorothy Morrison!

Dorothy Morrison and I spend the hour catching up, and discuss what she's getting into next!,
Visit her shop, Wicked Witch Studios, at www.wickedwitchstudios.com