Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re continuing our Altars series with Part 4: Litha. As we approach the summer solstice, we’re exploring ways to create a meaningful altar that reflects the energy, symbolism, and traditions of the season. From colors, herbs, flowers, and crystals to symbols of abundance, sunlight, and growth, we’re discussing different ways to build a Litha altar that feels personal to your practice. Whether you create elaborate seasonal displays or prefer something simple and intentional, this episode is full of ideas to help you celebrate the longest day of the year. So get in, Loser — because this week we’re welcoming the sun and bringing a little Litha magic to our altars.

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Resources

 1. Patti Wigington (2018). 10 Deities of Litha: Summer Solstice Gods and Goddesses. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/deities-of-litha-2562232
 2. Patti Wigington (2019). An Ancient Solar Celebration. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-summer-solstice-holiday-litha-2562244
 3. Willow (2016). Flying the Hedge. Litha Correspondences. https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2016/06/litha-correspondences.html

Episode 206: Altars pt. 4- Litha

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re joined by author and witch Chris Allaun to discuss his latest book, The Black Book of Jonathan Knotbristle. Blending history, folklore, and practical magic, this fascinating work explores the life and teachings of the enigmatic Jonathan Knotbristle. We’ll be chatting with Chris about the inspiration behind the book, the research that brought it to life, and the magical traditions, folk practices, and occult themes woven throughout its pages. So get in, Loser — because this week we’re opening the Black Book and uncovering the secrets hidden within.

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Resources

 1. Allaun, Chris. The Black Book of Jonthan Knotbristle.

Episode 205: The Black Book of Jonathan Knotbristle with Chris Allaun

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re diving into Home Protection Magic, where we explore ways to spiritually and energetically safeguard your space. From traditional practices and folk methods to modern interpretations, we’re talking about how different cultures and communities have approached protecting the home, setting boundaries, and creating a sense of safety and stability. So get in, Loser — because this week we’re learning how to weave protection into the heart of where we live.

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Resources

 1. Nicole Lau (2025). Threshold Magic: Doors, Windows and Energetic Boundaries. Mysticryst.com [http://mysticryst.com/]. https://mysticryst.com/blogs/the-mystic-journal/threshold-magic-doors-windows-energetic-boundaries
 2. The Wild Way (n.d.). Rowan Cross. The Wild Way. https://www.the-wild-way.com/mabon-rowan-cross
 3. Barbara (2025). Understanding Witch Bottles: Their History and Purpose. Historic Side Notes. https://historicsidenotes.com/glossary/what-is-witch-bottles/
 4. Charles E.S. Fairey (2018). Protective Devices, Apotropaic Symbols and Witch Marks; on Historic Buildings with examples from Cheshire, Shropshire, and Staffordshire. The Mystic Masque. https://www.mysticmasque.com/history-mystery/protective-devices-apotropaic-symbols-and-witch-marks
 5. Divine Alchemist High Priestess (2025). Top 11 Herbs for Spiritual Cleansing and Aura Protection. Divine Alchemist High Priestess. https://www.divinealchemisthighpriestess.com/post/top-11-herbs-for-spiritual-cleansing-and-aura-protection
 6. Henderson, Raechel. Magical Home Protection. (2024) Idiorythmic. https://www.idiorhythmic.com/2024/07/17/magical-home-protection-lesson/
 7. Piastrelli, Becca. Infusing Folk Magic into Your Home. Home Protection Salt. https://beccapiastrelli.com/house-witchery/
 8. Bickerstaff, Lizzie. Shoes in Chimneys, Cats in Walls. (2025). Lurker. https://lizziebickerstaff.substack.com/p/shoes-in-chimneys-cats-in-walls
 9. Youtube:
    1. Haven for Witches- Home Protection Rituals: 10+1 Ways to Keep your Space Safe
    2. Bebeaswitchlife- How to Prepare Your HOme for the Darker Months Like a Witch
    3. Ella Harrison- Home Protection Using Witchcraft & Folk Magic

Episode 204: Home Protection Magic

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re diving into our Taboo Magic episode, where we explore topics like blood magic, necromancy, sex magic, and other practices that are often labeled “forbidden.” Rather than treating them as shock value, we’re looking at their historical roots, cultural contexts, symbolism, and the ways these traditions have been understood across different communities. So get in, Loser — because this week we’re having an honest, thoughtful conversation about the magic that lives at the edges.

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Resources

 1. Nicole Lau (2025). Blood Magic: History, Power and Safety Concerns. Mysticryst Blog. https://mysticryst.com/blogs/the-mystic-journal/blood-magic-history-power-safety-concerns
 2. The Evil Wiki. (n.d.). Black Magic. The Evil Wiki. https://evil.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Magic
 3. Finke, L. A. (2024). Black Magic: Race in the European Witch Trials. Exemplaria, 36(3), 236–244. https://doi.org/10.1080/10412573.2024.2410652
 4. Redgre (n.d.). Cannibal Magic. Strolen.Com [http://strolen.com/]. https://strolen.com/viewing/Cannibal_Magic
 5. Sever, Astennu. Necromancy: The Art of Communing with the Dead. (2024). Occultist.net [http://occultist.net/] https://occultist.net/necromancy-101-the-art-of-communing-with-the-dead/
 6. Giralt, Sebastia. Medieval Necromancy, The Art of Controlling Demons. https://www.sciencia.cat/temes/medieval-necromancy-art-controlling-demons
 7. Raven, Chantelle. Guide to Sex Magic. (2022). Embodied Awakening Academy. https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/guide-sex-magic/
 8. Beltane, Carla. What is a Soul Contract? https://witchesofthecraft.com/2023/03/02/what-is-a-soul-contract-the-complete-guide-to-soul-contracts/
 9. The Complete Guide to Soul Contracts. (2021) Diversity for Social Impact. https://diversity.social/soul-contract/#3-what-is-a-soul-contract-made-of

Episode 203: Taboo Magic

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re wrapping up with Part 2 of our Magical Timings episodes.  This weeks episode is going to cover everything but planetary timings. We're looking at liminal, life transitions, season, weather, and so much more. So get in, Loser, because this week we’re learning how to work with various magical timings! Patreon: patreon.com/GetinWitches [https://patreon.com/GetinWitches]Supercast: https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com [https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com/]Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitches https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitchesMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch  Resources

 1.  Lady Saoirse (2024). The Days- The Meaning and Magic of Their Names. Spiritual Blossom. https://www.spiritualblossom.com/days-meaning-magic-their-names/
 2.  Moon and Mushroom Magick (n.d.). Lunar Magic: Working with the Moon and the Stars. Moon and Mushroom Magick. https://moonandmushroommagick.com/lunar-magic-working-with-the-moon-and-the-stars/
 3.  Mia (2024). Ways to Harness the Power of a Solar Eclipse (Rituals and Spells). Witchy Magicks.com [https://magicks.com/]. https://witchymagicks.com/ways-to-harness-the-power-of-a-solar-eclipse/
 4.  Desilusion.com [https://desilusion.com/] (n.d.). Witching Hour: 7 Secrets to unlocking its Mystery. https://desilusion.com/en/witching-hour/
 5.  Nicole Lau (2025). Menstruation and Magic: Cycle Synching. Mysticryst. https://mysticryst.com/blogs/the-mystic-journal/menstruation-magic-cycle-syncing
 6.  Arkadian, Aerik. Magickal Timing: Why the Moon Phase Matters. (2025) Aerick Arkadian. https://aerikarkadian.com/2025/12/11/magickal-timing-why-the-moon-phase-matters/
 7.  Demarco, Stacey. Timing and Cycles. The Modern Witch. https://themodernwitch.com/library-of-knowledge/timing-and-cycles/
 8.  Spell Timing How-To Guide. (2025) Parlour of Wonders. https://parlourofwonders.com/blogs/magic-how-to-guides/spell-timing-how-to-guide?srsltid=AfmBOopfWhb92uR4xlo3iRUdfck66oT9ER3aNDMT-43bQX8nhUDXFZYt
 9.  Youtube Madame Pamita- Spell Timing Between Fog & Fen- How to use the Moon Phases in Witchcraft: Spell Timing by the Moon Ivy Corvus- Occult 101: How to Time Your Spells & Rituals, Moon Magick, Planetary Magick, Liminal Spaces, & More
 10. Spells 8 Website… TONS of information across several articles… but for word count limits I’m just listing the website as a whole.

Episode 202: Magical Timing pt. 2

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re diving into part 1 of our Magical Timings episodes, focusing on planetary timings. From understanding basic planetary correspondences to simple ways to start incorporating planetary days and hours into your practice, we’re breaking down how timing can add another layer of focus and intention to your spellwork. So get in, Loser, because this week we’re learning how to work with planetary timing in our magic.

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Resources

 1. Lady Saoirse (2024). The Days- The Meaning and Magic of Their Names.  https://www.spiritualblossom.com/days-meaning-magic-their-names/
 2. Moon and Mushroom Magick (n.d.). Lunar Magic: Working with the Moon and the Stars.  https://moonandmushroommagick.com/lunar-magic-working-with-the-moon-and-the-stars/
 3. Mia (2024). Ways to Harness the Power of a Solar Eclipse (Rituals and Spells). https://witchymagicks.com/ways-to-harness-the-power-of-a-solar-eclipse/
 4. (n.d.). Witching Hour: 7 Secrets to unlocking its Mystery. https://desilusion.com/en/witching-hour/
 5. Nicole Lau (2025). Menstruation and Magic: Cycle Synching. https://mysticryst.com/blogs/the-mystic-journal/menstruation-magic-cycle-syncing
 6. Arkadian, Aerik. Magickal Timing: Why the Moon Phase Matters. (2025)  https://aerikarkadian.com/2025/12/11/magickal-timing-why-the-moon-phase-matters/
 7. Demarco, Stacey. Timing and Cycles. The Modern Witch. https://themodernwitch.com/library-of-knowledge/timing-and-cycles/
 8. Spell Timing How-To Guide. (2025)  https://parlourofwonders.com/blogs/magic-how-to-guides/spell-timing-how-to-guide?srsltid=AfmBOopfWhb92uR4xlo3iRUdfck66oT9ER3aNDMT-43bQX8nhUDXFZYt
 9. Spells 8

Episode 201: Magical Timings pt. 1

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re joined by special guest Rachel Patterson to talk about her book Prosperity Magic, her magical practice, and how prosperity shows up in our lives in more ways than just money. We explore what prosperity magic really means, how intention and mindset play a role in abundance, and some practical ways to start working prosperity into your own practice. Rachel also shares insights from her years of experience in the craft, along with a few thoughts on building a sustainable and meaningful magical path. So get in, Loser, because this week we’re talking all things prosperity, magic, and creating abundance in everyday life.

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Resources

Prosperity Magic by Rachel Patterson

Episode 200: Prosperity Magic with Rachel Patterson

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re back with Altars Part 3-  Beltane. We’re talking about how to build or refresh an altar for the season and exploring the themes that make Beltane such a vibrant time of year—fertility, passion, growth, and the heightening energy of spring turning toward summer. From colors and symbols to herbs, flowers, and offerings that reflect the spirit of the season, we’re sharing ideas to help inspire your Beltane altar and bring the energy of the sabbat into your space. So get in, Loser, because this week we’re celebrating Beltane at the altar.

We would be forever thankful if you left our podcast a 5-Star review. If you really loved the show and want more Get in Loser content, check out our Patreon, Supercast, & Buy Me a Coffee links below. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GetinWitches, on TikTok @weredoingwitchcraft, or email us at weredoingwitchcraft@gmail.com. You can support our show through our links below.

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Resources

 1.  Anderson, Lorraine. The Witch’s Apothecary. (2023) Rockpool Publishing.
 2.  Kynes, Sandra. Witches’ Sabbats & Esbats. (2023) Crossed Crow Books.
 3.  Wigington, Patti. 12 Fertility Deities of Beltane. (2020) Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/fertility-deities-of-beltane-2561641
 4.  Burbage, Lacie. Beltane: A Modern Witch’s Altar, Celebration, and Traditions. (2024) Naturally Modern Witch. https://naturallymodernlife.com/beltane-celebrations-for-the-modern-green-witch-altar-ideas-tradition/
 5.  Wigington, Patti. Setting Up Your Beltane Altar (2019). Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/setting-up-your-beltane-altar-2561656
 6.  Ash Elding (2025). Beltane: The Festival of Fire and Fertility. The Pagan Grimoire. https://www.pagangrimoire.com/what-is-beltane-celebrate/
 7.  Patti Wigington (2020). 12 Fertility Deities of Beltane. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/fertility-deities-of-beltane-2561641#toc-bes-egyptian
 8.  Jessie Cross (n.d.). Beltane Correspondences: Symbols and Meaning. Sanctuary Everlasting. https://www.sanctuaryeverlasting.com/beltane-correspondences-symbols-and-meanings/
 9.  Francisco Huanaco (2025). Beltane: Celebration, Symbols & Sacred Traditions of the Fire Festival. Spells8.
 10. Otherworldly Oracle (2025). Beltane Foods and Recipes or Modern Fire Festival Celebrations. Otherworldly Oracle. https://otherworldlyoracle.com/beltane-food/

Episode 199: Altars pt. 3- Beltane

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re continuing our Deities series with a deep dive into two powerful figures from Norse mythology: Freyja and Gullveig. We explore their stories, symbolism, and the roles they play in Norse mythology—from magic and transformation to gold, power, and the origins of the first war among the gods. Along the way, we talk about their connections to seiðr, mystery, and what their legends can teach us about working with powerful feminine forces in magical practice. So get in, Loser, because this week we’re stepping into the world of the Norse gods.

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Resources

 1. Norse Mythology for Smart People (n.d.). Freya. Norse Mythology for Smart People. https://norse-mythology.org/gods-and-creatures/the-vanir-gods-and-goddesses/freya/
 2. Molly Dowdeswell (2022). The Story, Symbols, and Powers of Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love. Ancient Origins. https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/freya-norse-goddess-0017280
 3. Emma Groeneveld. (2018). Freyja. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Freyja/
 4. Francisco Huanaco (2021). Freyja: Goddess Symbols, Correspondences, Myth and Offerings. Spells8. https://spells8.com/lessons/freyja-goddess-worship/
 5. Fatica, Jacqueline. Who Was Gullveig? Reconstructing One of the Most Mysterious Figures in Norse Mythology. (2025) The Wicked Griffin. https://thewickedgriffin.com/who-was-gullveig/?srsltid=AfmBOoohVVYwuTTuSGrqC7vN8CZRbLIzmw4G7jJSoqeU-0CIxD8XePYq
 6. McCoy, Daniel. Gullveig. Norse-Mythology. https://norse-mythology.org/gullveig/
 7. Megas, Vasilis. Gullveig: The Goddess of Magic and Gold. (2023). Vikingr. https://vikingr.org/norse-gods-goddesses/gullveig?srsltid=AfmBOor0MFDJnWYobkYLy2tK210kjcEWCfsHNtOfUUtKSXhzkgS4p69M
 8. Fern. Gullveig. Fernflower Witchery. https://fernflowerwitchery.wordpress.com/gleaming-grove/gullveig/

Episode 198: Norse Deities

Welcome back, Witches! This week we’re diving into the topic of energy vampires—those people or situations that seem to drain your energy, mood, and spiritual bandwidth. We’re talking about how to recognize when your energy is being pulled, what that can look like in magical and everyday contexts, and simple ways to protect yourself within your practice. From energetic boundaries to practical protection techniques, we’re covering ways to keep your energy grounded and your magic intact. So get in, Loser, because this week we’re learning how to guard our energy.

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Resources

 1. Milena “Mila” Stankovic (2022). Empaths- Easy Targets for “Energy Vampires” and How to Shield Yourself. CPTSD Foundation.org [http://foundation.org/]. https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/11/23/empaths-easy-targets-for-energy-vampires-and-how-to-shield-yourself/
 2. Cerebral (2024). What is the Grey Rock Method and is it effective? Cerebral. https://www.resiliencelab.us/thought-lab/grey-rock-method
 3. Hackensack Meridian Health. (2024). How to Use Nervous System Regulation Exercises to Reclaim Your Calm. Hackensack Meridian Hack. https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthu/2024/08/06/how-to-use-nervous-system-regulation-exercises-to-reclaim-your-calm
 4. Patti Wigington (2019). Magical Grounding, Centering, and Shielding Techniques. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/grounding-centering-and-shielding-4122187
 5. Gupta, Sanjana. 5 Signs of an Energy Vampire and How to Cope. (2025). Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/energy-vampires-characteristics-types-and-coping-strategies-7373913
 6. Stankovic, Milena. Empaths- Easy Targets for “Energy Vampires’ and How to Shield Yourself. (2022). CPTSD Foundation. https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/11/23/empaths-easy-targets-for-energy-vampires-and-how-to-shield-yourself/
 7. Brown, Kesha. How to Deal with Energy Vampires. Escape Normal. https://iescapenormal.com/how-to-deal-with-energy-vampires/
 8. https://www.meghantelpner.com/how-to-handle-energy-vampires/

Episode 197: Energy Vampires 

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