Armchair Lunacy Media Podcasts

How have spells and magick found their way into the common traditions surrounding New Years? We look at common superstitions and break down the symbols to help you ensure the best start to the coming year on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

The leaves are falling, our days are growing darker, and the veil between the world of the living and the dead are thinning. But where did this idea of a veil come from, how do we feel that it is thinning, and why at this time of year rather than any other time. In this episode, we explore the nature of the Veil On Witchcraft Deconstructed

Our guest Jessica asks a great question about the three fold law and we meander through light and shadow work and how great intention comes with great responsibility. On this episode of Witchcraft Deconstructed

The most advanced Artificial Intelligence system asks questions about what it means to be a witch, how it differs from Sorcery, and the common traits that might give away someone’s path in the craft. This and more on Witchcraft Deconstructed

Using hot sauce to learn about the South, Ritual abuse in modern paganism, and Leveling up in your ritual practice, on Witchcraft Deconstructed!

Memes of famous murderers and their signs passed around in social media, compatibility based on the houses of two people, or maybe missing out on a job, pay raise, or apartment because of your birthdate. Discrimination and prejudice come in all forms and in this episode we have a light chat about how astrology might have a dark underside of unfairly grouping people together based on the location of the stars in the sky.

We are all over the map today, starting with non traditional ways to setup your ritual space, to how the emotional maturity in dating relates to providing circle for others and Cassandra talks about her experiences with unwanted eggplant pics. Come sit for a spell!

Capers, associated with potency, love and lust, but why? We dive into how we might make those connections and end up down a path with dangly genitals, and pickled flowers.

The moon, is a powerful symbol in our rites, but it’s timing is sometimes inconvenient. We could bottle a moment in time, by purifying and charging the element of water so we can use it whenever we need. But how does the moon cleanse or charge water? How might that be used in our practice? In this episode, how to make moon water, On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

The land is thawing and the sun is staying out a little bit longer. Now is the time to celebrate the awakening of the earth and prepare to seed the ground. But what does the egg in the earth mean to modern practice, why do we rely on Groundhogs to predict the weather, and how has this holiday been adapted into Candlemas In this episode, we explore the sacred sabbat of Imbolc, On Witchcraft Deconstructed

Arguably one of the most powerful tools in service to your magickal practice. With it you separates the worlds, put a fine point on your intentions, and cut to the quick of your ritual’s purpose. But what are the different blades within your circle? What happens if you use your blade in ways unintended for ritual? And how can you forge a relationship with your blade to provide an effective tool? In this episode we discuss the sacred edge with a guest who will share, not only her experience with tempered metal in ritual, but in crafting a coven-founding sword.

Used by the Incas to symbolize the sun god, and portrayed through art in distant Andes temples. The sunflower is known the world over as having an affection for the sun. But how might it be used as a tool for the Element of Air, What practical and magickal properties can aid you in your daily practices, and how might it improve your ability to communicate clearly In this episode we explore the Sunflower and the Elixir of Air On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

The traditional Christmas tree, decorated with tinsel, shiney balls, and electric lights adorns the home to light up an otherwise seasonally dark time. But what are its pagan roots? How has can it be applied to bring you luck and fertility in the coming months, and how might it be used in future Sabbats? In this mini episode, Casandra explores the Yule Tree on Witchcraft Deconstructed

What is the best way to start the day? Many of us, we have to perform our works in plain sight. Maybe we are in travel, in the office, or in a place where we might not want to draw a lot of attention. And to this I say, you have all the symbolism and ritual within a cup of coffee, that you will need to start your day.

Witchcraft has a long history of truth hidden within the legends, stories, and fears of our ancestors, but what happens when people seek the path as shelter from emotional battering, or flock to it for the promise of powers that movies and TV promote. This is the third and final episode in a series talking about the not-so-great reasons to explore Witchcraft. On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

Many come to the path seeking empowerment of the self, and a betterment of life, yet others come looking for power, control, or to exploit a perceived openness of sexuality. How do our actions conspire for or against us, and what are the moral guidelines to help us navigate or craft? This is the second of three episodes we will spend talking about the not-so-great reasons to explore Witchcraft. On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

There are many reasons a person may find themselves walking this path, but there are some ways to approach the craft that might make starting out a bit challenging. Maybe it’s a desire to bend people to your will, or to command ancient demons to do your bidding. This is the first of three episodes we will spend talking about the not-so-great reasons to explore Witchcraft, on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

78 cards have been used since the 1400s to provide insight into love, health, and wealth, to divine a shadow of what is to come, and to lend guidance in life. Today there are hundreds of variations that can be found around the world but what is the right deck to start with, how should they come into your possession, and how do you get started in this ancient divinatory practice. In this episode we deep dive into the most common questions about the Tarot on Witchcraft Deconstructed.

It is a time when day and night are at equal length, and we celebrate the second harvest holiday of potluck parties that include a variety of apple deserts, breads, and beer. But when did this observance being, why do we celebrate the killing of John Barleycorn, and how does the ancient and magickal craft of barley brewing play into this holiday? In this episode we explore the holiday of Mabon with a special guest-host, archeology student and home brew entrepreneur, Nate Biondi, On Witchcraft Deconstructed.

It's sat on our tables and altars for thousands of years. Used as one of the first offerings to the gods and in magical ritual throughout the world, this mineral has been currency, seasoning, and magical element since the very beginning of human history. But why does something so common hold so much power? Why are there so many variations of it? And how can it be used to spice up our rituals and magical practices? In this episode we examine the role and power of Salt, On Witchcraft Deconstructed.