Sit For A Spell
The Sit For A Spell podcast covers the lore, the traditions, and the modern practices of the occult. Follow along with James and Jess as they explore their own beliefs and backgrounds, conduct interviews, and take you along on their adventures.
Episodes
This week Jess gives us insight on the different ways to call the corners (quarters, Guides of the Watchtower, or Elementals). She discusses directional and elemental correspondences, as well as gives you some tips on getting started and incorporating the ritual into your practice. So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
This week is all about Jewelry. James discusses the use of jewelry for power, protection, and enhancement through out history. She walks us through the types of jewelry that is the most impactful, as well as ways to cleanse and giving purpose to specific pieces. So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
This week we cover how to work with sound in your practice. Jess covers the specific topics of bells, clapping, and sound bowls (singing bowls). We discuss their uses, how to incorporate them, and the benefits they bring to your craft. Of course there are also tangents along the way, including a booktok conversation. So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
This week we are bringing you a sneak peak at what we bring to our Patreon page! In this special episode James breaks down the history of New Year resolutions. She also discusses how to incorporate manifestations and intentions, as well as some ways to keep your resolutions going through out the year.
If you are already one of our Patrons, look out for a very special bonus episode released today as well!
This week Jess gives as a quick and easy way to bring in the Solstice, Yule, and the New Year. She breaks down the steps to creating spice and planted coated candles and a simmering pot using the same ingredients. Listen along to see how all of these honor the sun in this ending point of the year, and how to incorporate your intentions going forward. Please come and sit for a spell and learn with us!
This week we have a special treat with a podcasting crossover. We partnered with the amazing team at Too Scary; Didn't Watch to bring you this week's episode. James and Jess take part in breaking down the film Shutter Island, discussing the film and what makes it so scary. So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
This week James walks us through day of the week magic. She discusses what deities, color associations, and practices you can tune into for each day of the week. We also bring back Witchy Moments! So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
This week Jess covers the idea and practice of Spirit Writing. Also known as automatic writing or psychography, this tool of mediumship and divination allows one to communicate with the other side. So sit for a spell, and learn with us.
This week James teaches us all about Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead! This Mexican tradition has deep roots and a rich history and now we get to learn a bit about it. She tells us about the history, it’s Aztec and Spanish roots, and how to celebrate in your own way! So, sit for a spell and learn with us!
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This week Jess covers the use of Graveyard dirt as a hard hitting ingredient or booster. She discusses where to find what you need, how to collect the dirt, as well as the many uses. We also discuss good alternatives to using the dirt itself. So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
Since Mercury in Retrograde seems to have interfered with our last recording, please enjoy this Re-Release from October 2020. We will be back next week with an all new episode and Patreon content!
Have you ever wondered if you have a ghost in your home, and then how to get it to leave? Well, this week James covers all things ghosts! She discusses ways you can tell a ghost/spirit may be in your home, how you can ask them to leave,...
In this week's episode we finally discuss the concept of Chakras. James breaks down the history and meaning behind the Chakras. We also talk about what it may feel like to have a blocked Chakra, and what you can do to fix it. So sit for a spell, and learn with us.
This week Jess covers the legend of the Wendigo. Is this myth a human turned monster, or a rare psychosis? We discuss the history, theories, and sightings of this creature in another cryptid installment. So sit for a spell and learn with us!
Have you ever looked beyond your big three in Astrology? This week James breaks down the meaning and weight Black Moon Lilith hold in your astrological repertoire. She discus what each of the 12 zodiacs mean if that fall within Lilith, and how this sign may impact you. So sit for a spell and learn with us.
Rerelease - original release 9/16/2020 We can all use a little more luck in our lives. So this week, James gives us another episode full of some practical use ideas to boost the luck and prosperity in our everyday life. For each, she discusses the crystals and plants you can incorporate into your craft to boost these in everyday ways. She also gives us some rituals such as meditations and baths to help us develop these concepts wit...
This week Jess covers the idea of Bone Divination. The practice goes by many names, but some of the more common are pyro-osteomancy and bone throwing. Jess breaks down the history of four major types of bone divination as well as the deep history of the practice. We also get into how to make your own bone throwing set, and what key components you may want to include, as well as how to start your practice. So sit for a spell, and le...
Do you tap into any of the major clair senses? This week James walks us through the clair senes and their characteristics. She covers clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and a few more of the most common extra senses. We also discuss ways to tap into and grow these senses in yourself. So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
Bloody Mary... Bloody Mary .... We won't say it a third time. This week Jess gives us the history and lore behind the iconic Bloody Mary legend. This story has a surprising history laced with angry women and ancient divination. So sit for a spell, and learn with us!
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Re-release from June 2020.
How connected are you to your astrological sign? Do you check your horoscope everyday? This week Jess and James get into the history and meaning behind those zodiac symbols we love so much. We talk about what each sign means, some personalty traits, and planetary connections. We also get into NASA's findings about possible shifts in the signs as well as break down a few other culture's astrological practi...
This week we finish up our discussion of starseeds! James gives us some info about some of the controversy surrounding starseeds, some Native American history, and Jess…has some passionate feelings.
So sit for a spell and learn with us!
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