The Witchy Shift

Season 2, Episode 9: Our Favorite Witchy Films

Hello Witchy Shift listeners, Today we are bringing you the final episode of Season 2, but we are also bringing you some bittersweet news. With Season 2 coming to a close, The Witchy Shift will be taking an indefinite hiatus. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all of you who have been tuning in. We’ve had so much fun bringing you a variety of witchy topics and hope you’ve enjoyed The Witchy Shift as much as we have.  With that being said, the topic of today’s episode is: Our Favorite Witchy Films! The archetype of the witch is an extremely compelling figure who has been depicted as the evil hag, the sexy seductress, and everything in between. Join us as we talk in-depth about some of our personal favorite films depicting witches.  Films mentioned in this episode (in order of appearance) The Magic Sword (1901) dir. Walter R. Booth The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910) dir. Otis Turner Cinderella (1914) dir. James Kirkwood  Snow White (1916) dir. J. Searle Dawley The Love Witch (2016) dir. Anna Biller Suspiria (1977) dir. Dario Argento  You Won’t Be Alone (2022) dir. Goran Stolevski  Rosemary’s Baby (1968) dir. Roman Polanski  Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) dir. Robert Stevenson  Practical Magic (1998) dir. Griffin Dunne Eve’s Bayou (1997) dir. Kasi Lemmons  The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) dir. André Øvredal Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) dir. Hayao Miyazaki Bell, Book, and Candle (1958) dir. Richard Quine  I Married a Witch (1942) dir. René Clair   This is goodbye for now, but you can always still reach us with any questions or thoughts at thewitchyshift@gmail.com [thewitchyshift@gmail.com]  We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift

Season 2, Episode 8: All About Mediumship

Co-hosts Heatherleigh and Madeleine welcome Charise back to The Witchy Shift for an in-depth discussion all about Mediumship & Spiritualism. In today’s episode we discuss: -Some uncanny and touching experiences we’ve had with Mediumship and Spirit Communication -The origins of the Ouija Board -Why the Spiritualist Movement became so popular in the mid 1800’s -Keeping your energy protected during a Mediumship session (and how to energetically cleanse yourself afterwards!) -Origin stories and what got us interested in Mediumship in the first place -How to find a reputable Psychic Medium We hope you’ll tune in for this fun, insightful, and sometimes spooky conversation about communing with the other side. Spiritualist Movement historical information source: Beyond the Veil: A History of Spiritualism with Katie Keckeisen (lecture) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkqbHFM3kgc We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift

Season 2, Episode 7: Working with Deities

Today we bring you Season 2, Episode 7 of The Witchy Shift during which Heatherleigh and Madeleine dig into the massive (and sometimes intimidating) world of working with deities.  We explore topics such as: -Our personal favorite deities/gods/goddesses and what we love about them -The question of cultural appreciation vs appropriation when exploring deities from cultures other than our own -Considering the shadow side and complexities of deities -AI depictions of Gods and Goddesses -Our recommendations for dipping your toes into working with a deity, god, or goddess ..and much more! If you’ve been curious about deity work and want to hear our take, tune in and give it a listen! This is a hugely complex topic which we plan to explore further in a future episode. Send you thoughts and questions to thewitchyshift@gmail.com [thewitchyshift@gmail.com] and we’ll be happy to tackle them in part 2 of this topic.    Mentioned in this Episode: Invoking the Goddess Oracle Deck by Lisa de St. Croix Dark Goddess Tarot by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince Hellenismos: Practicing Greek Polytheism Today by Tony Mierzwicki Goddesses from A to Z by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince The Complete Encyclopedia of Egyptian Deities by Dr. Tamara L. Siuda All items above available for online ordering at bostontearoom.com/shop or in our shop at 1220 Woodward Heights in Ferndale, MI.    Tragic Beauty: The Dark Side of Venus Aphrodite by Dr. Arlene Diane Landau Wheel of the Year information, including corresponding deities for each Sabbat: thebusypagan.com/pagan-holidays Heatheleigh’s guest appearance on Erika Robinson’s YouTube channel In the Company of Cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycrQq0iJsLQ We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift

Season 2, Episode 6: Favorite Magical Books we Read in 2024

Today Heatherleigh & Madeleine welcomed special guest V. to talk all things books!  Many of us who have a spiritual or magical practice also happen to be bookworms and/or literary witches. In this day & age, there is no shortage of books on all manner of mystical & magical topics. And who among us hasn't enjoyed escaping into a magical world of fiction now and then? In that spirit, V., Heatherleigh, and Madeleine sat down to discuss some of their favorite witchy/magical books from 2024. We hope you enjoy and feel inspired to add some books to your TBR list!  Books mentioned in this episode: V.’s Picks: -Monthly Magickal Record: A 31 Day Spell Journal for Modern Witches by Kelly Cree & Jessica Mullen -Madam Pamita’s Magical Tarot: Using the Cards to Make Your Dreams Come True by Madam Pamita  Madeleine’s Picks: -The Woman’s Encyclopedia of Myths & Secrets by Barbara G. Walker -The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature’s Rhythms by Fiona Cook & Jessica Roux -The Witch’s Yearbook: Spells, Stones, Tools, & Rituals for a Year of Modern Magic by Clare Gogerty Heatherleigh’s Picks: -Soul Care Planner 2025 -Lunar Intentions: A Magical Guide for New Moon Intention Setting by Sara McCormick -The Art of the Occult: A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic by S. Elizabeth -Djinn-ology: An Illustrated Compendium of Spirits and Stories from the Muslim World by Dr. N -The Snow Woman and Other Yokai Stories from Japan by Noboru Wade   Where to find V.: www.redlightreadings.com [http://www.redlightreadings.com] Instagram: @redlightreadings Call (248)548-1415 to book a Psychic Reading with V.    Join V. & Heatherleigh for Boston Tea Room’s new book club: Persephone’s Pages! The first meeting is on Saturday, February 8th, 2:30-4:00 pm at the Boston Tea Room. First book: A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair. Call (248)548-1415 for more information & to register.    Send us your favorite magical/witchy books of 2024 and tell us why it was a favorite! Email us at thewitchyshift@gmail.com We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift

Season 2, Episode 5: Winter Witchery

Today Heatherleigh and Madeleine return with a very seasonally appropriate episode of The Witchy Shift all about Winter Witchery.  Grab a cup of tea and get cozy as we discuss: -Our favorite winter spells -How to make a pomander -Oil lamp magic -Celebrating the winter solstice  -The art of gathering and how to host a silent book club -Taking care of oneself during the darkness of winter  May this episode bring warmth and magic to your winter and holiday season!    Mentioned in this episode: ‘Solstice Sun Wheel Celebration’ with Beth Owls Daughter https://www.owlsdaughter.com/twenty-years-of-the-advent-sun-wheel-wreath-ceremony/ ‘Garlands and Greenery’ online workshop with Dr. Hannah Sanders. This class has already passed, however we strongly encourage you to check out Treadwells'* other online classes here: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events [https://www.treadwells-london.com/events] *Quick correction: the oldest bookshop in London is actually Watkins Books and not Treadwell’s as was stated in this episode, however Treadwell’s has been open for over 2 decades and is nonetheless a vitally important occult bookshop!  The three Boston Tea Room workshops which were mentioned in the show are listed below. Please visit bostontearoom.com or call 248-548-1415 to register.  Wheel of the Year Series with Madeleine: Yule/Winter Solstice- Friday, December 20th, 6:00 pm. Crystal Ball by Candlelight: Divination in the Depths with Heatherleigh- Sunday, January 12th. 1:00-3:00 pm Love Spell in a Jar: A Make & Take Event with Heatherleigh- Sunday, February 9th, 1:00-3:00 pm    We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift