Welcome back, Witches! We're back with a long-awaited part 2 of our Symbols in Witchcraft series. This time, we are taking a look at ravens and crows, as well as, the pentagram and pentacle. So get in Witches, let's learn all about some more symbols and how to incorporate them into your practice.

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References:

Britannica (n.d.). Pentagram. Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/pentagram

Rebecca Swanner (2020). What is the difference between a Pentacle and a Pentagram? The Pagan Grimoire. https://www.pagangrimoire.com/pentagram-vs-pentacle/

Desiree Bowie (2024). All About the Pentagram: Meaning, History and Variations. How Stuff Works. https://people.howstuffworks.com/pentagram-meaning.htm

Dani Rhys (2023). Pentacle vs. Pentagram: All the Main Differences. Symbol Sage. https://symbolsage.com/pentacle-vs-pentagram/

Ancient-Symbols.com. (n.d.). Pentacle Symbol. Ancient-Symbols. https://www.ancient-symbols.com/symbols-directory/pentacle.html

Wigington, Patti. The Magic of Crows and Ravens in Mythology. (2024) Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/the-magic-of-crows-and-ravens-2562511

Jans van Vuuren, Ronel. Ravens and Crows in Folklore. (2019) Myth Maker. https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/ravens-and-crows-in-folklore-folklore-mythology/

Kellum, Jacki. Ravens and Crows in Folklore, the Bible, and Mythology. (2024) https://jackikellum.com/ravens-and-crows-in-folklore-mythology/

White, Gregory Lee. Crow Magic- Omens, Tricksters, and the Watchers Between Worlds. (2025). https://folkloreum.com/crow-magic-omens-tricksters-and-the-watchers-between-worlds/

Black, Beck. Crow and Corvid Symbolism in Witchcraft: A Witch’s Guide to Magic and Meaning. https://witchcraftspellsmagick.com/blogs/witch-studies/crow-symbolism-witchcraft-magick-guide?srsltid=AfmBOorG0FHhUqk6daKSKyb7KTCSIzLVgX1uYxCmI_0-ioXDbiKiIS34

Episode 227: Symbols in Witchcraft pt 2

Welcome back, Witches!  We're back with our latest episode, where we're diving into how magical practices can affect our mental health!  From witchcraft and divination to spiritual well-being, we're exploring the ways our craft can influence our minds, emotions, and overall mental health. So get in, losers! Grab a mug of something tasty, a cosy blanket, and snuggle up as we chat about the magic, the mind, and everything in between. 

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Resources

Our own thoughts on the topic.

Episode 226: How Magical Practices Can Affect Mental Health

Welcome back, Witches! We're back with the last episode of Spooky Season (insert sad face), where we're traveling to England and Italy to explore Murder Stones and the haunted history of Poveglia Island. So get in losers, grab a mug of something tasty, a blanket and snuggle up as we wrap up October!

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Resources
Poveglia- History. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poveglia
Sonja. Poveglia Island. (2026). The Little House of Horrors. https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/poveglia-island/
Peveglia Island: All About Venice’s Haunted Island. (2026) Walks of Italy. https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/art-culture/poveglia-island
Natalie Grice (2018) Murder Memorials: A Grisly History Written in Stone. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-45651931
Crowdsourced Website (n.d.). Murder Stones- A Field Archive. https://murder-stones.org/
Lois Elsden (n.d.). Murder Stones. Lois Elsden. https://loiselsden.com/2018/12/03/murder-stones/
David Bratton (2025). The eerie story behind a “haunted” murder stone placed in memory of a Papplewick teenager brutally killed more than 200 years ago. Gelding Eye. https://www.gedlingeye.co.uk/tragic-story-behind-murder-stone-memory-papplewick-teenager-beaten-death-200-years-ago/
Youtube:
Past and Curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyo6aIwbUNg

Episode 225: Spooky Destinations

Welcome back, Witches! We're back with Part 7 of our Altar Series, where we're diving into the magic and meaning of Samhain Altars. As we honor the thinning of the veil, reflect on the turning of the seasons, and remember those who came before us, we're exploring how to create an altar that embraces the spirit of Samhain. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning to explore your craft, we're sharing ideas and inspiration to help you welcome the season and honor the dead in your own way. So get in losers, we're honoring our ancestors, embracing the darkness, and getting our Samhain altars ready!

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Resources

Pagan Pages (2018). Samhain Correspondences. Pagan Pages. https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2008/10/01/samhain-correspondences/
Flying the Hedge (2015). Samhain Correspondences. Flying the Hedge. https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2015/10/samhain-correspondences.html
History.com Editors (2026). Samhain. History.com. https://www.history.com/articles/samhain
I.E. (2022). A Brief History of Samhain: When (and Where) Did Halloween’s Celtic Predecessor Get Its Start? Irish Myths. https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/15/samhain-history/
CMS Museum (n.d.). Ghost turnips, the puca, fortune-telling and evil abductions… how our ancestors inspire our Halloween celebrations today. CMS Museum.
Anderson, Lorraine. The Witch’s Apothecary. (2023) Rockpool Publishing
Weber, Courtney. The Morrigan. (2019) Redwheel/Weiser, LLC.
Rowan+Sage. Samhain Rituals, Recipes, & Plant Magic. https://www.rowanandsage.com/blog/samhain-rituals-recipes-and-plant-magic
Wigginton, Patti. Setting Up Your Samhain Altar (2020). Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/setting-up-a-samhain-altar-2562711
Gardiner, Barbi. Crafting a Sacred Samhain Altar. (2024). Outdoor Apothecary. https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/crafting-a-sacred-samhain-altar/
For a full list of resources on this episode, email us at weredoingwitchcraft@gmail.com.

Episode 224: Altars pt. 7- Samhain Altars

Welcome back, Witches! Spooky season is officially here, and we're sharing our own personal ghost-hunting experiences! From the eerie encounters that gave us chills to the locations we've explored, we're spilling all the spooky details and sharing our personal recommendations for fellow paranormal enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or just curious about the supernatural, we've got stories, tips, and a few creepy experiences you won't want to miss. So get in witches, gather your courage, and come along for the hunt. Because you never know what might be waiting for you in the dark.

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Resources

Our own personal experiences

Episode 223: Ghost Hunting

Welcome back, Witches! Spooky season is officially here, & we're kicking things off with the eerie folklore of Appalachia. we're exploring the strange & unsettling stories that have haunted the mountains for generations—from the ominous warning against whistling in the woods to the chilling legend of the Black-Eyed Children. We'll dive into the folklore, history,  & supernatural behind these spooky Appalachian tales. So get in, Loser, because we're heading into the woods & whatever you do, don't whistle.

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Resources

 1. Strange & Twisted (2023). Black Eyed Children, The Chilling Encounters That Start with a Knock at Night. https://strangeandtwisted.com/blogs/stories/black-eyed-children-the-chilling-encounters-that-start-with-a-knock-at-night
 2. Shazymay2 (2025). The Black Eyed Children: Origins, Lore and Modern Interpretations.  https://theunexplainedfiles.com/the-black-eyed-children/
 3. Chrissy Stockton (2024). 16 Terrifying Encounters With Black Eyed Children.  https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/
 4. Emma Cieslik (2024). Death as a Child: The Modern Legend of the Black Eyed Children. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-eyed-children-urban-legend
 5. Castino, Mikaella. Whispers of the Woods: Chilling Folklore of Appalachia. (2024). https://torrancenewstorch.org/1211/entertainment/whispers-of-the-woods-chilling-folklore-of-appalachia/
 6. Carmichael, Tim. Mystery Behind Appalachian Folklore: Don’t Look in the Trees (2024). .https://appalachianmemories.org/2024/12/28/the-mystery-behind-appalachian-folklore-dont-look-in-the-trees-and-other-tales-of-the-woods/
 7. Yt/TT
    Morgan Lambert- Rules of Appalachia
    Morgshauntings
    Joel Brashear- Don’t Whistle in the Woods

Episode 222: Spooky Appalachia

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we're exploring the mysterious Green Man—a timeless figure rooted in folklore, nature, and the cycles of growth, death, and rebirth. We'll uncover his origins, symbolism, connection to the changing seasons, and place in modern witchcraft, plus ways to bring his wild, leafy magic into your own practice. So get in, Loser, because we're getting a little green, a little feral, and heading straight into the forest!

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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch

Resources

 1. Maric, Katarina. A Mythological Symbol of Nature: The Green Man. (2025). https://www.sdamustang.com/featured-stories/2025/03/11/a-mythological-symbol-of-nature-the-green-man/
    
 2. Robinson, Josh. Green Men in the Church: The Old Lore of the Green Man. (2023) The Symbolic World. https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/content/green-men-in-the-church-the-old-lore-of-the-green-man
    
 3. The Myth of The Green Man in Pagan Traditions. (2025). The Archaeologist. https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/the-myth-of-the-green-man-in-pagan-traditions
    
 4. The Spirit of the Green Man Page. (series of articles , no authors or dates listed). https://spiritofthegreenman.co.uk/green-man-legend-mythology/
    

Episode 221: The Green Man

Welcome back, Witches! In Part 6 of our Altar series, we're celebrating the magic of Mabon—the Autumn Equinox and a beautiful time of balance, gratitude, harvest, and reflection. We'll dive into what Mabon means, explore the symbolism behind this seasonal celebration, and walk through how to create your own Mabon altar using meaningful colors, herbs, crystals, offerings, and other seasonal treasures. So get in, Loser, because this week we're embracing the turning of the Wheel, giving thanks for what we've harvested, and creating an altar that honors the magic of the season.  If you really loved the show and want more Get in Loser content, check out our Patreon & 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.  Patreon: patreon.com/GetinWitches Supercast: https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitches  Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch  Resources  Patterson, Rachel, Nichole Weiss, & Lindsay Squire. The Witch's Altar. (2025) Leaping Hare Press, Quatro. London.  Anderson, Lorraine. The Witch's Apothecary. (2023) Rockpool Publishing, Australia.  Blonde, Jennie. Hearth & Home Witchcraft. (2022). Weiser Books- Redwheel/Weiser LLC, Massachusetts.  Wright, Jennifer. Mabon Correspondences. (2018). Pagan Pages. https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2018/09/01/mabon-correspondences-5/  Miller, Amy. What is Mabon- A Cyclical Living Series. (2025) https://amymilleryogaandwellbeing.co.uk/what-is-mabon/  Halstead, John. The Worst Named Pagan Holiday. (2017) Allergic Pagan. https://allergicpagan.com/2017/09/06/the-worst-named-sabbat-mabon/  Mabon House (n.d.). A History of Mabon and The Wheel of the Year. Mabon House. https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/a-history-of-mabon  British Pilgrimage Trust (2025). Mabon and the Autumn Equinox: A celebration of balance, abundance and nature's transition. British Pilgrimage Trust. https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/stories/mabon-and-the-autumn-equinox-a-celebration-of-balance-abundance-and-natures-transition  Dhruti Bhagat (2019). The Origins and Practices of Mabon. Boston Public Library. https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-mabon/  Britannica (n.d.). Mabinogion. Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mabinogion  Lady Charlotte Guest (1877). Mabinogion. https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/mab/  Britannica (n.d.) Epona. Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Epona  Theoi Project (n.d.). Dionysos. Theoi Project. https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Dionysos.html  Joshua J. Mark (2016). Osiris. World History.Org. https://www.worldhistory.org/Osiris/  Donald L. Wasson. (2013). Roman Religion. https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Religion/  Pagan Pages (2018). Mabon Correspondences. Pagan Pages. https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2018/09/01/mabon-correspondences-5/

Episode 220: Altars pt. 6- Mabon

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we're diving into the strange, spooky, and downright unsettling world of Cultural Cryptids. We're exploring the legends of the Black-Eyed Children and the Deer Women—two mysterious figures whose stories have haunted communities and evolved through folklore, fear, and cultural tradition. So get in, Loser, because this week we're crossing the veil into the weird and wonderful world of cryptids that might be closer than you think.

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Resources

 1. Singh, Joseph. Deer Woman of Haskell. (2019) https://theindianleader.com/2019/11/18/stories-of-the-supernatural/
    
 2. Fagan, Keith Woodstock. The Deer Woman. (2018).  https://www.pioneerwomanmuseum.com/history/the-deer-woman
    
 3. Eastman, Obadiah. Native Lore Told Through Magic: The Gathering Cards- The Deer Lady. (2025)  https://medium.com/@obadiahe10/native-lore-told-through-magic-the-gathering-cards-the-deer-lady-25c1a76cd234
    
 4. Everything Explained (n.d.) Dames Blanches Explained. https://everything.explained.today/Dames_blanches/
    
 5. Gods and Monsters (n.d.). Dames Blanches.  https://godsandmonsters.info/dames-blanches/
    
 6. Megane Fernandez Huet. (2026). Depuis 1981, ce virage de Palavas-les-Flots serait hante par une mysterieuse Dame Blanche.  https://echo-des-tribunes.com/herault-tribune/articles/depuis-1981-ce-virage-de-palavaslesflots-serait-hante-par-une-mysterieuse-dame-blanche
    
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 8. Charles de Saint Sauveur (2023). La France des mysteres: la Dame blanche de Palavas. https://www.leparisien.fr/societe/la-france-des-mysteres-la-dame-blanche-de-palavas-16-07-2023-4EZSVQYJZNEERGSYQMHFAWO4OA.php [https://www.leparisien.fr/societe/la-france-des-mysteres-la-dame-blanche-de-palavas-16-07-2023-4EZSVQYJZNEERGSYQMHFAWO4OA.php?]



Episode 219: Cultural Cryptids

Welcome back, Witches! This week's episode is a special Listener Request, and we're diving into the world of Energy Magic. We'll explore the basics of working with energy, setting intentions, protecting your energy, and how energy work can enhance your magical practice. So get in, Loser, because this week we're raising our vibrations and exploring the magic you can't always see—but can definitely feel.

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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch

Resources

 1. Witchcraft Emporium (2025). Types of Energy Used in Magic: A Witch’s Guide to Power Sources. https://www.witchcraft-emporium.com/post/types-of-energy-used-in-magic-a-witch-s-guide-to-power-sources
 2. Science Insights (2026). What is Universal Energy? From Physics to Life Force.  https://scienceinsights.org/what-is-universal-energy-from-physics-to-life-force/
 3. Everyday Wiccan (n.d.). What is Elemental Magic?  https://everydaywiccan.com/what-is-elemental-magic-a-beginners-guide-to-working-with-the-elements/
 4. Emma (2025). Powerful Grounding Visualization Techniques for Instant Calm. https://chakraserenity.com/grounding-practices/grounding-visualization/
 5. Cosette. Energy in Magic and Ritual, Understanding and Sensing it. (2025) Divine Hours. https://cosettepaneque.com/energy-in-magic-and-ritual-understanding-and-sensing-it/
 6. Madame Pamita. How to Raise Energy for Witchcraft Spells. (2026) Madame Pamita. https://madamepamita.com/blogs/understanding-witchcraft/how-to-raise-energy-for-witchcraft-spells?srsltid=AfmBOormEFUB6xZA1guXz8fGGmFFS7Dd88Y434e3EQmY7PY3599R5JOf
 7. Witchcraft Emporium. The True Nature of a Witch’s Power: Understanding Energy, Intention, and Magic. (2025) Witchcraft Emporium. https://www.witchcraft-emporium.com/post/the-true-nature-of-a-witch-s-power-understanding-energy-intention-and-magic

Episode 218: Energy Magic- Listener Request

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