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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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
    
 7. Wikipedia (n.d.). Dame Blanche (legende). https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_blanche_%28l%C3%A9gende%29?
 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

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we're looking at how plants and flowers can be used in divination through Floramancy & Botanomancy. So get in, Loser, because we're divining with nature!

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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch

Resources

 1. Ferre, Lux. Botanomancy. (2012). Occult-World. https://occult-world.com/botanomancy-divinations/
 2. Botanomancy. Occulopedia. https://www.occultopedia.com/b/botanomancy.htm
 3. Lux Ferre (2012). Botanomancy. Occult World. https://occult-world.com/botanomancy-divinations
 4. Lux Ferre (2017). Anthomancy. Occult World. https://occult-world.com/anthomancy/
 5. Susan Jane (2019-2026). Floramancy. Intuitive Nature. https://intuitivenature.com.au/tag/floramancy/?srsltid=AfmBOopFdvUOl_SaRwoRwoH28Y9mMDay6VkHDqezsmd4_aj__fJalpmS
 6. Occultopedia (n.d.). Floromancy. Occultopedia. https://www.occultopedia.com/f/floromancy.htm
 7. Little Witch Books (May 3). Floromancy: The Oracular Garden. https://www.littlewitchbooks.com/moonandvine/floromancy-the-oracular-garden
 8. Florarly (n.d.). Floriography: The Language and Meaning of Flowers. Floraly. https://www.floraly.com.au/blogs/news/floriography-the-meaning-of-flowers?srsltid=AfmBOoreuQozWb5DtLJHpDNNNOPVaDNz1kgaqgRRsezkCQ0ID5bRi8p-

Episode 217: Floramancy & Botanomancy

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we're exploring the connection between intuition and nature magic with our special guest, Kimmie Haliburda. We'll dive into intuitive practices, working with nature's energy, and ways to deepen your connection with the natural world through your craft. So get in, Loser, because we're stepping outside the ordinary and embracing the magic that surrounds us.

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Resources

Kimmie Haliburda

haliburdak@gmail.com

https://www.kimmiehaliburdapsychic.com/

Episode 216: Nature Magic & Intuition w/ Kimmie Haliburda

Welcome back, Witches! This week, we're exploring the Celtic and Gallic deities Sirona and Melusine. We'll dive into their myths, symbolism, historical roots, and the ways they're honored in modern pagan practice. So get in, Loser, because we're journeying into ancient Celtic lore to uncover the magic of these powerful goddesses.

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Resources

 1. McGrath, Sheena. Sirona: The Star Goddess. https://earthandstarryheaven.com/2015/03/06/sirona-the-star-goddess/
 2. Sirona-Another Syncretic Guise of the Celtic ‘Great Goddess.’ (2014) Atlantic Religion. https://atlanticreligion.com/2014/08/29/sirona-another-syncretic-guise-of-the-celtic-great-goddess/
 3. Sirona. (2024) Celtic Life. https://celticlifeintl.com/sirona/
 4. Anne Le, Ph.D. (2024). Medeival Studies Research Blog: Meet us at the crossroads of everything. University of Notre Dame. https://sites.nd.edu/manuscript-studies/2024/10/02/melusine-the-myth-the-woman-the-legend/
 5. Joshua J. Mark (2021). Melusine. World History. Org. https://www.worldhistory.org/Melusine/

Episode 215: Celtic & Gallic Deities

Welcome back, Witches! This week we're continuing our Appalachian Folk Practices series with Part 2, where we're exploring the traditions of Granny Women and Midwifery. We'll dive into the history, healing practices, folk magic, and vital role these women played in their communities, preserving generations of herbal knowledge and spiritual wisdom. So get in, Loser, because this week we're heading deep into the heart of Appalachia to uncover the legacy of the mountain healers.

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Resources

 1. Beyer, Rebecca. Mountain Magic. 2023. Quarto Publishing Group.
 2. Cieslik. Appalachian Folk Magic: Generations of “Granny Witchcraft” and Spiritual Work. (2023) Folk Life. https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/appalachian-folk-magic?__cf_chl_f_tk=8fzfzAQFYn7mMFSquNdGHhCDsBX3iom2mRy0xGyX1FY-1783080080-1.0.1.1-8zrvMLrs.8InGv47rkwjCwommxPHbvVEfRz3DPmggvA
 3. Carmichael, Tim. The Granny Women of Appalachia: Mountain Medicine and Folk Healing. (2025). Appalachian Memories. https://appalachianmemories.org/2025/02/22/the-granny-women-of-appalachia-mountain-medicine-and-folk-healing/
 4. Scott, Shaunna. “Grannies, Mothers and Babies: An Examination of Traditional Southern Appalachian Midwifery.” Central Issues in Anthropology, vol. 4, no. 2, 1982, pp. 17–30., doi:10.1525/cia.1982.4.2.17.
 5. Cavender, Anthony. Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia. The University of North Carolina Press, 2003.
 6. Jess Kimball (2025). A brief look at midwifery in Southern Appalachia. Jess Kimball. https://www.jess-kimball.com/blog/a-brief-look-at-midwifery-in-southern-appalachia#/
 7. Lucas Adcock (2026). Midwife of the Mountains- training for birth-work in Appalachia. The Pocahantas Times. https://pocahontastimes.com/midwife-of-the-mountains-training-for-birth-work-in-appalachia/
 8. Hunter Library Omeka Collections. Midwifery in Early 20th Century Appalachia. https://digitalhumanities.wcu.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/frank-fry/midwiferyinappalachia



Episode 214: Appalachian Folk Practices pt. 2

Welcome back, Witches! This week we're continuing our altar series with pt 6, where we're diving into the magic of Lughnasadh. We'll explore symbolism, seasonal correspondences, & meaningful ways to build an altar that honors the first harvest. So get in Losers, grab your candles, gather your harvest treasures, and join us as we create a sacred space for this powerful sabbat.
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Resources

 1.  Nick Colt (2025) The History of Lughnasadh: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Celebrations.  https://celtic.mythologyworldwide.com/the-history-of-lughnasadh-from-ancient-rituals-to-modern-celebrations/
 2.  The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. N.d. Lughnasadh. Druidry.Org [http://druidry.org/]. https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/lughnasadh
 3.  Aimee Vipond (2025). Understanding the Deities of Lughnasadh: A Mythological Overview.  https://celtic.mythologyworldwide.com/understanding-the-deities-of-lughnasadh-a-mythological-overview/
 4.  Rachel S. Roberts (2026). Pantheon The Romans: An Introductory Guide to ancient Roman Religion. Moon Books.
 5.  Michael Butcher (2022). Parvati. Mythopedia.com [http://mythopedia.com/]. https://mythopedia.com/topics/parvati/
 6.  Frode Osen (2023). Pomona Goddess of Fruit Trees, Orchards and Gardens. Roman Empire History. https://romanempirehistory.com/roman-gods/pomona-goddess/
 7.  H. Moses (2025). Renenutet- The Egyptian Goddess of Nourishment, Fate and Protection. Mythology and History. https://www.historyandmyths.com/2025/12/renenutet-egyptian-goddess-nourishment-fate.html
 8.  Jennifer Wright (2018). Lughnasadh/Lammas Correspondences. Pagan Pages. https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2018/07/01/lughnasadh-lammas-correspondences/
 9.  Anderson, Lorraine. The Witch’s Apothecary. (2023) Rockpool Publishing.
 10. Wiggington, Patti. Lammas/Lughnasadh Rites & Rituals. (2018) Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/lammas-lughnasadh-rites-and-rituals-2561564

Episode 213: Altars pt. 5- Lughnasadh

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