Épisodes

  • Elemental Deep Dive: Earth
    Aug 14 2025

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    Gradh and Cecilia talk about the element of Earth and how they each work with it... and may be addicted to aspects of it.

    Recommendations for resources:

    Earthing: book on getting grounded

    The Parks Project – National Parks Apparel & Gear Made with Purpose – Parks Project

    Healing Ritual

    Rock Identifier

    Seek

    Earth Spell for Resistance:

    Be outside, if possible, barefoot on the ground if that’s accessible to you during a time that’s harmonizing. Find a stone you resonate with. A regular rock from the ground is fine.

    Hold your stone in your dominant hand. Breathe in and out three times and send energy to whichever Earth-healing intention inspires you.

    Examples: earth fortification, forest regrowth, peace and cooperation between humanity and earth.

    Note: Alas, Mystic South has passed, but we plan to go next year.

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
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    59 min
  • Elemental Deep Dive: Air
    Jul 10 2025

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    After a long hiatus due to travel, we're back with a couple of episodes we recorded in the spring.

    Here's our deep dive on Air.

    Spell for resistance: When feeling the breeze, consider how you can uplift the voices of those who have been suppressed. Also ask the element of Air to empower the voices of those with power and privilege so they’ll speak out against injustice when they see it.

    Also discussed:

    Kale & Wild Rice Salad from Two Peas & Their Pod

    Rising Appalachia's song Resilient - watch video on YouTube

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
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    50 min
  • Elemental Deep Dive: Water
    Apr 22 2025

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    Water, water, everywhere! And every drop is magickal.

    Cecilia and Gradh continue their deep dive into the elements with Cecilia's favorite and the source of befuddlement for Gradh: water.

    Books mentioned:

    Earthing by Clinton Ober

    Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn

    The Path of Elemental Witchcraft: A Wyrd Woman's Book of Shadows by Salicrow

    Website: Reference for Nine Waves of Blessing (search in the document to find it)

    Persistence in Resistance Spell:

    In a spray bottle, place purifying herbs or crystals of your choice (listen to episode for suggestions), salt, water, and a little bit of high-proof alcohol to discourage mold and bacterial growth.

    Infuse this water with intention, and spray it on yourself or around the room.

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
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    53 min
  • Elemental Deep Dive: Fire
    Mar 19 2025

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    Cecilia and Gradh catch up after their long hiatus and discuss the element of fire, how they engaged with it before stepping on to their respective paths, and how they employ it in their current practices.

    Books mentioned:

    Laura Tempest Zakroff's Anatomy of a Witch: A Map to the Magical Body (about the three cauldrons)

    The Cry of the Deer: Meditations on the Hymn of St. Patrick by David Adam

    Boundary/Light in the Darkness Spell:

    Mentally and spiritually draw a caim (circle) of light around you. Extend it as far as you're comfortable.

    Hold a lit candle or imagine that you are (fire safety first, people!) and picture yourself as a force for good. This can be positive connection or imagining that you're a light of hope in the darkness. Ask your deities, guides, etc. for the next most effective action to bring good into the world.

    Once you have a good idea of what they want you to do, thank them and dispel the circle. Act within your means on whatever guidance they give you.

    So mote it be.

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
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    53 min
  • Episode Nine: Post-Samhain Spooky Stories
    Nov 26 2024

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    Cecilia and Gràdh tackle the big questions like, how do you celebrate Samhain when you're in the middle of a major move? Should you eat the tails of random critters in the woods? Did Gràdh have an imaginary friend or phantom? And, did Cecilia cuss out a ghost?

    Links mentioned:

    MANNA Food Bank Asheville

    TailyPo YouTube video

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
    Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com
    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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    53 min
  • *Correct Sound File* Are Pagans more susceptible to conspiracy theories?
    Oct 30 2024

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    So sorry! The tech gremlins played a Samhain trick on us... This is the correct episode.

    We recorded this episode in July, and then it got pushed behind the Mabon one so we could get that one out before the holiday.

    And then there was some weather, Gradh is in the process of a major move, and Cecilia has been traveling and starting up her writing program. This made for a delayed release.

    Plus, this seems a good week to bring some sanity to the world.

    Got questions or reactions? Please send us a message using the link at the top of the show notes.

    Here are the references:

    Article Gradh mention on Christian Nationalism and conspiracy theories.


    Books: Conspiracy Theories and the People Who Believe Them

    Handbook of Conspiracy Theory and Contemporary Religion

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
    Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com
    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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    51 min
  • Episode 7: Mabon Meanderings
    Sep 18 2024

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    Cecilia is back from vacation, Gràdh has been moving, and we’re recording in the evening, so our brains are a little…unfocused. It’s almost like we have ADHD or something.

    We do talk about Mabon and its place on the Wheel of the Year, the current state of Cecilia’s garden, our plans for celebrating, and various other topics. Like our hair. Not kidding. You’ve been warned.

    Book referenced by Cecilia with food correspondences:

    A Kitchen Witch’s World of Magical Food by Rachel Patterson

    Amazon ebook

    Paperback (support your local bookstore)

    Song referenced: White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
    Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com
    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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    55 min
  • What kind of fruit are you? In-Person Gatherings and Fun Summer Reading
    Sep 4 2024

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    Gràdh and Cecilia talk about their respective in-person gatherings. They also talk about their summer reading goals (the fun kind).

    Books Mentioned: (affiliate links)

    The Wolf's Shadow - Cecilia's book set in the Ozarks

    The Philosopher and the Druids by Philip Freeman

    Other mentions:

    Chevron Trading Company & Bead Store, the bead store Cecilia visited in Asheville

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    Gradh doesn't have internet in his grove, but you can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
    Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com
    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
    Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

    Gradh got internet in his grove and is now on Blue Sky as Gradh the Druid.

    You can find out about Cecilia and her steampunk and urban fantasy books at: https://ceciliadominic.com

    If you'd like to know more about Cecilia's journey and current witchy practices, check out her Witch of the Words Substack: https://witchofthewords.substack.com/

    And finally, here's the podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonpodcast/

    Please follow us there to get more info about podcast episodes and tips from both of us.

    Credits:
    Our awesome editor: Casey Miller

    Intro and Outro:
    Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com
    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
    Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    40 min