Queer Witches: The Craft of Resistance

In today's episode, we're diving into the intersection of queer identity and witchcraft, exploring the allure many queer women feel towards the supernatural. We start by questioning the common stereotype that ties lesbians and other queer folks to mystical practices like astrology and tarot reading, then journey through the historical roots of witchcraft that predate monotheistic traditions, highlighting the deep-seated connections to Goddess worship evident in ancient Venus figurines found across Europe and Asia.

As we delve into the dark history of the witch trials, we discuss the societal and gender dynamics that led to the persecution of women who deviated from the norms, framing this in the context of modern-day witch hunts that still target queer communities and women who challenge patriarchal values.

We connect historical witch hunts to contemporary issues, including the systemic oppression visible in recent legislative actions against women's and transgender rights.

We wrap up with an impromptu guided meditation aimed at healing the witch wound, a term used to describe the collective trauma from centuries of persecution, helping listeners to reclaim their power and embrace their identities.

This episode includes a trigger warning due to discussions on historical violence against women.

Join us next time as we explore the meaning of the divine feminine and divine masculine (spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with gender!)

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