Demystify Magic

Ever have a week where the vibes are rancid, the tech eats your work, and you start wondering if you slipped into the wrong timeline? Yeah. That’s where we’re starting. This episode is a cozy, chaotic Q&A recorded after a failed first attempt (Mercury retrograde shadow phase, we see you), where we catch up on magic moments, book launch madness, New York reunions, and the very real emotional whiplash of doing big things while the planets are being dramatic. We answer your questions about deepening your witchcraft practice, exploring divination and cultural traditions, what to do when you’re sick but still witchy, and how to weave magic into your wedding without making it weird for your aunt. We also talk about solo witchy travel, ghost tours, working with Mercury retrograde without putting your life on hold, and the ripple effect this podcast has had on both our lives. It’s practical, personal, and very “do it anyway” energy, because magic doesn’t wait for perfect timing. Order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

In this week's episode, we’re joined by Nordic witch, rune reader, and author of Queering the Runes, Siri Vincent Plouff, for a deep and delightfully bird-filled dive into runic magic. Siri shares the wild origin story of being claimed by Odin via the infamous “Minneapolis Murder” of crows, how that encounter led them into Heathenry, and what it really means to build a relationship with the runes as living spirits.  We unpack common misconceptions about Norse culture, hint it is more than just Viking bros and dreads, the impact of Christianization on the myths, and how Hollywood has flattened an incredibly rich and complex spiritual history. Most importantly, we explore what it means to queer the runes, both as an identity and as a verb. Siri breaks down gender fluidity and performance in Old Norse mythology, Loki’s shapeshifting chaos, Odin’s relationship to feminine magic, and how queering spiritual systems helps us break out of rigid, heteronormative frameworks. We also talk about ethical rune practice, avoiding white supremacist co-optation, and simple low spoon ways to incorporate runes into daily life, including body poses, pocket magic, and protection work.  Whether you’re rune curious or already in deep, this conversation will expand your understanding of Nordic magic and maybe even your definition of tradition itself. Find more about Siri below: Website Patreon Heathen's Journey Podcast Chaos and Cunning Podcast BlueSky Instagram TikTok Register for the Queering the Runes course Order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

If everything feels a little unhinged right now, emotionally tender, energetically loud, and slightly chaotic for no clear reason, welcome to eclipse season. This week, we’re pulling an episode from the archives because honestly, past us nailed it. Eclipse energy has a way of shaking things loose, amplifying feelings, and turning everyday life into a bit of a cosmic tornado, and we talk candidly about what that actually feels like instead of pretending it’s all graceful transformation. In this episode, we unpack Eclipse season as a catalyst for clarity, disruption, and necessary change, using personal stories, familiar metaphors, and a lot of very real laughter. We share the grounding, shielding, and cleansing practices we rely on when the vibes are wild, along with why mundane care and energetic boundaries matter more than pushing through or doing more magic. This is a funny, tender reminder that even when everything feels upside down, the point is finding your footing again and remembering the magic lives inside you. Order Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights & join the live Q&A. Order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

Now this is a special sneak peek episode of Demystify Magic, Molly shares the first 10 minutes of her debut book, Mundane Magic. Woohoo!! Hear Chapter One as she explains why lowering the bar on your spiritual practice makes it more sustainable and more effective. From “two minutes a day” magic to nervous system science and escaping all-or-nothing habits, this preview gives you a sprinkling of what's in store for the entire book. Where to find Mundane Magic: Libro.fm Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. All the links to find the book are here: Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done by Molly Donlan, read by Molly Donlan. © 2026 Molly Donlan, ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.

Love is in the air… but we’re not here to hex your ex. This Valentine’s Day, we’re breaking down ethical love spells, how to call in aligned love without manipulating anyone’s free will. We talk about why focusing on attributes, not a specific person, changes everything, how standards are the real magic, and Madison shares her 100-qualities list method plus the candle spell that helped her meet her partner Drew. We also dive into self-love as the foundation of any love working, from affirmation science and smile psychology to infusing skincare, lotion and glamour magic with intention. With rose quartz, honey-sweetened beliefs, and a whole lot of main character energy, this episode is your reminder: the most powerful love spell starts with you.  Resources mentioned: Sign up for the Healing Hedge Witch email list to be the first to know about the seasonal compass subscription box: Attraction Spell Candle Self Love Spell Candle Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

The world feels heavy right now, so we’re doing what we know how to do and pairing real-world action with real magic. We speak directly about ICE, immigration raids, and the fear impacting our communities. We share practical, accessible ways to take action, donating (yes, even $1 matters), supporting mutual aid, divesting from harmful corporations, and showing up for local elections.  Small, consistent action is powerful, and your voice carries more weight than you think. We also move into the magic sharing different rituals and spells that can help in these uncertain times, from protection candles for those being targeted, amplification sigils for advocacy work, freezer spells to Reiki practices to send support where it’s needed most. Tune in for grounded activism, protective spellwork, and tangible ways to show up for your neighbors. Resources Mentioned: How To Use Witchcraft To Overthrow The Government With Gina Luker 5calls.org Resist.bot Stand With Minnesota Amica Center Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

We’re unpacking the chaotic, controversial, and wildly influential life of Aleister Crowley, the so-called “The Beast 666” and one of the most polarizing figures in modern occult history. From his strict Christian upbringing and rebellion into ceremonial magick, to sex magick, Thelema, and the infamous phrase “Do what thou wilt,” we explore what Crowley actually believed versus how he lived.  We examine his role in shaping modern witchcraft and Wicca, his influence on tarot and pop culture, and why his legacy still sparks debate today. Along the way, we cover scandals, cult dynamics, drugs, power, misogyny, and the uncomfortable truth that harmful people can still leave lasting spiritual ideas behind. A nuanced, critical, and occasionally unhinged look at why modern witchcraft can’t fully escape Crowley’s shadow. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

In this new yearly tradition we’re joined by our favorite astrologer (and all-around magical human) Chelsee Joel to break down the biggest astrological themes of 2026, without the doom spiral. We talk about why summer can feel so disruptive, what it means to work with astrology like a calendar (not a prescription), and where to focus in your own chart when everything feels overwhelming (hint: start with the houses + elements). Chelsee walks us through major 2026 transits, Neptune and Saturn moving into Aries, a rare “triangle of revolution,” and the mid-year shift that could spark massive collective momentum. We also dig into boundaries, rest in a fire + air year, and how to channel the energy into creativity, courage, and grounded hope. You can find Chelsee here on her Website or on her Instagram  Chelsee has also sponsored this weeks episode. Conscious Seed is our favorite Astro Herbalist for grounded, practical astrology. Her Digital Astrology Calendar syncs with Google Calendar so you can actually plan with the planets, not get blindsided by them. And her readings? Absolute magic.  Use code DEMYSTIFYMAGIC for 10% off site wide at: www.consciousseedapotheca.com Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

What does modern witchcraft actually look like when you move past aesthetics, trends, and internet rules? In this episode, we sit down with Lorraine Monteagut, PhD, queer Latin witch, astrologer, and author of Modern Witchcraft for Dummies and Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color. We talk about finding your own entry point into magic with curiosity, context, and care. We explore beginner overwhelm, ethical practice, cultural roots, syncretism, and why learning the history behind modern magical practices matters more than “doing it right.” The conversation also moves into the real-life side of magic, from burnout, major transitions, and rebuilding community, to reconnecting with spiritual practice during seasons of change. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to start, worried about appropriation, or disconnected from your practice during a life shift, this episode offers grounding perspective and permission to meet yourself exactly where you are. Find out more about Lorraine over on: Instagram Website  And Lorraine’s books below: Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color  Modern Witchcraft for Dummies Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

Happy New Year! To kick off the year with a bang we’re joined by Brit Koch, an Indigenous educator and creator who teaches rest, ritual, and resistance, for a grounded conversation on decolonizing self-care and spirituality. Brit breaks down what “decolonizing self-care” actually means: moving away from the consumer-driven version of wellness (the constant “buy this to feel better” cycle) and returning to practices that are accessible, nature-rooted, and internally led. We talk about the line between appreciation vs. appropriation, including why white sage is a common example and what to do if you already own it. We also explore the recent history many people were never taught, including how Indigenous spiritual practices were legally restricted until 1978, and why that context matters when we talk about “gatekeeping.” From there, Brit shares simple, no-cost practices you can start with today like grounding, working with the elements, and reconnecting with your ancestry and lineage in respectful ways. Plus, we discuss how creators and teachers can engage in this work without tokenizing, and how self-care can expand into community care in a sustainable, meaningful way. You can find links to Brit’s books and website here: Rooted Rituals Reclaimed & Radical britkoch.com Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 

Today we’re talking about Gerald Gardner, why he’s called the father of modern Wicca, and how a prescription for nudism somehow became part of the origin story. Along the way we sort out a big misconception, why Wicca isn’t the same thing as witchcraft, and how witchcraft existed long before Wicca ever had a name. We dig into the timeline, Gardner’s rise in the 1950s after the repeal of Britain’s Witchcraft Act, his public “yep, I’m a witch” moment, and the way figures like Doreen Valiente helped shape (and challenge) what Wicca became. Then we get into the messy bits, such as questionable credentials, borrowed material, rigid hierarchy, secrecy, gender roles, and why some of this still echoes in modern “love and light” spirituality. Finally, we unpack the Wiccan ethics everyone argues about online, from the Wiccan Rede (“harm none”) to the Threefold Law, including why it’s often treated like karma… and why that comparison falls apart when you look at karma’s actual roots. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

We’re swapping traditional New Year’s resolutions for our favorite tradition: the Yearly Bingo Board. Think of it as part intention-setting ritual, part manifestation play, and part permission slip to dream bigger without turning your goals into a pressure-filled checklist. We break down how the bingo board works, why it can feel easier (and more aligned) than a vision board, and how it helps you reflect on what mattered last year vs. what matters now. We also share some of our biggest 2025 “checks,” the squares we didn’t hit (and why that’s still a win), and the ways this practice keeps goal-setting fun, compassionate, and flexible. Grab your markers, pull up a cozy seat, and let’s build a 2026 that feels like you. Join Molly & Jacqui for the 2026 Opening Ceremony: https://mollydonlan.com/2026-opening-ceremony Download Molly’s mundane magic meditations: https://mollydonlan.com/magic-meditations  Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

We’re back recording for the first time since Chicago, and we’re easing ourselves in with a cozy, slightly chaotic Q&A. We dig into some of the most common questions we receive about deity work, crystals, and the practical side of witchcraft. We explore what it really means to begin a relationship with a deity, why research is always the first step, and how reading mythology and history can help you understand the deeper context behind any spiritual connection. We talk about taking deity work off the pedestal, avoiding ego traps, and building practices that feel grounded instead of performative. We also get into modern approaches to offerings, from translating ancient traditions into everyday acts of care to understanding why correspondences like cinnamon and apples show up so often in spellwork. A listener question about moving countries turns into a surprisingly rich conversation about downsizing crystal collections, choosing the stones that matter most, and thinking about your tools in a more intentional way. And yes, somewhere in the mix, we settle the very serious question of which pasta shape we’d ride into battle. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

What if the most magical crystal in your collection… is the one you’ve been ignoring?This week we’re joined by crystal scholar, museum specialist, and magical science nerd Nicholas Pearson, author of The Witching Stones. Nicholas shares how he accidentally went from music major to museum earth-science expert, and how that twisty path led him to become one of today’s leading voices in crystal magic. We explore the place where science and spirituality don’t just coexist, they amplify each other. And how treating magic like data collection can make your practice more intuitive and more accurate. Nicholas then takes us into the mind-bending world of flint, the “ordinary” stone that literally changed human evolution, birthed early ritual, and forms in liminal spaces beneath the earth. He also reveals the real history of moonstone, the Roman obsession with jet, and the discovery of a Neolithic emerald crown. His take on emerald as a stone of radical self-worth and world-shifting love is one of the most powerful crystal teachings we’ve ever heard. Whether you’re crystal-curious or crystal-obsessed, this episode will completely change how you relate to the mineral kingdom, and why the simplest stones often hold the most magic. Nicholas’ book The Witching Stones is out now, and you can find Nicholas at @theluminouspearl or theluminouspearl.com. As always, we’d love to know your magical moment of the week. This week’s sponsor is Libro.fm: Support your local bookstore and this podcast by grabbing your audiobooks through Libro.fm. If you're a NEW Libro.fm member you can use the code DEMYSTIFY to get three audiobook credits for the price of one when you sign up. Click here to sign up https://tidd.ly/44l9SdQ (*Note: code only works on one credit a month plan and past members are not eligible.) If you're looking for some witchy books to listen to: Our audiobook recs can be found here! Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic⁠ 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

It’s the finale of our Wheel of the Year series, we’re diving into Mabon aka pagan Friendsgiving and the autumn equinox. We chat about why this sabbat feels like a second, decolonized Thanksgiving: feasting, gratitude, gathering with our people, but without the gross history. We riff on root veggies, delicata squash, Tofurky loyalty, molasses cookies, and apple crisps as actual rituals, not just vibes. We also explore how Mabon is all about balance, slowing down, and abundance that sticks from brown sugar and molasses magic to running in crisp air as moving meditation. Then we get delightfully nerdy about pentacles in the apple core, Persephone’s pomegranate seeds, and how pomegranate juice can stand in for blood in spell work. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

Ever wished there was a witchy holiday that officially celebrates bread, abundance, and cozy harvest energy? Lughnasadh (also known as Lammas) is the first harvest festival of the Wheel of the Year and the perfect time to lean into corn, carbs, gratitude, and simple seasonal witchcraft. In this episode, we chat about what Lughnasadh represents, why this Sabbat feels like a natural transition from summer into early fall, and how we’re reclaiming bread and joyful eating after years of diet culture messaging.  If you’re looking for easy Lughnasadh rituals, modern ways to honor the first harvest, or just want a sacred excuse to enjoy really good bread, you’re in exactly the right place. This episode is sponsored by Chelsee at Conscious Seed, our favorite Astro Herbalist for grounded, practical astrology. Her Digital Astrology Calendar syncs with Google Calendar so you can actually plan with the planets, not get blindsided by them. And her readings? Absolute magic. Use code DEMYSTIFYMAGIC for 15% off at site wide throughout November: www.consciousseedapotheca.com  Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

Feeling the call to reconnect with the sun? In this episode of Demystify Magic, we’re diving into Litha, the height of light, growth, and celebration on the Wheel of the Year. We explore the Holly and Oak King myth, how different cultures have honored the solstice, and how we bring that energy into our own practices. You’ll hear our favorite low-effort rituals for reflection, protection, and gratitude, plus a little hurricane-season magic and reiki for grounding and renewal. We also chat about our go-to Litha correspondences for balancing solar fire with calm, centered energy. Join us as we demystify Litha, celebrate the light, and find joy in the magic of midsummer, whenever it finds you. This episode is sponsored by Chelsee at Conscious Seed, our favorite Astro Herbalist for grounded, practical astrology. Her Digital Astrology Calendar syncs with Google Calendar so you can actually plan with the planets, not get blindsided by them. And her readings? Absolute magic. Use code DEMYSTIFYMAGIC for 15% off at site wide throughout November: www.consciousseedapotheca.com  Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

The Wheel keeps turning, and we’ve reached Beltane, the fiery midpoint between spring and summer. This brings passion, fertility, creativity, and a playful connection to the fair folk as the veil thins once again. In this episode, we share where Beltane comes from (bonfires, maypoles & handfasting) and how it evolved into a celebration of love, pleasure, and the buzzing energy of early summer. We also offer low-effort rituals for you to honor the day. Tune in to celebrate Beltane with lighthearted magic, a little fire, and a lot of fairy energy.  Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

The Wheel keeps turning, and this week we’ve arrived at Ostara, the Spring Equinox, a moment of perfect balance between light and dark, rest and renewal. As the earth wakes up and everything starts to bloom again, we’re diving into the magic of fresh starts, fertile soil, and that buzzy creative energy that always seems to show up this time of year. In this episode, we dig into the origins of Ostara (and her maybe-mythical goddess), how eggs and bunnies hopped from folklore into modern spring celebrations, and our favorite low-effort rituals for the season. From color magic and sunrise meditations to spring cleaning as spellwork and seed-planting for manifestation, we’re covering it all! We also explore the science-meets-spirit side of this sabbat, how rest fuels growth, why mundane chores can shift your energy, and how to use the changing light of the season to get clear on what you’re creating next. Tune in now and step into spring with a sense of balance, renewal, and just the right amount of magic. Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter

Feeling stuck in the February slump? Imbolc might be the spark you’ve been waiting for. This festival of renewal, creativity, and returning light reminds us that winter doesn’t last forever. In this episode of Demystify Magic, we explore the meaning of Imbolc and its roots as a Celtic fire festival honoring the goddess Brigid. We talk about its connection to fertility, livestock, and purification, and even how it inspired Groundhog Day. We also share simple Imbolc rituals and ways to celebrate this turning point between Yule and Ostara, from lighting candles and cleansing your space to setting intentions for what you want to grow in the months ahead. Tune in as we honor Imbolc, the season of soft starts, growing light, and perfectly imperfect magic. Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com  🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3  Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch  and @shopspellcrafter