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Ancestor Dreams and Crafting Spirit Houses Connect Us to Magic with Matthew Venus
Manage episode 489203853 series 2927043
What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode?
Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum shares insights on working with spirit vessels, building magical community, and developing personal relationships with plants and other magical allies. Drawing from years of experience as a shop owner and festival organizer, he offers a refreshing perspective on connecting with magic through animism and spirit communication.
• Exploring the dangers of putting magical teachers on pedestals and the importance of recognizing everyone's humanity
• Building local magical community through Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival, a hybrid event offering advanced classes and unique ritual experiences
• Performing actual witchcraft in Salem's historic Witch House as an act of reclamation
• The lasting influence of Scott Cunningham's accessible books on Matthew's path as a young queer practitioner
• Developing reciprocal relationships with plant allies like cinquefoil (five finger grass) that reveal unique magical applications
• Crafting an ancestral dream spell using personal items connected to departed loved ones
• The power of speaking intentions aloud to help manifest magic through physical vibration
• Using divination as a conversation tool with spirits rather than just fortune-telling
Check out Matthew's upcoming book "Ensouling the Effigy: The Witch's Arte of Enspirited Objects" coming in October from Crossed Crow Books, or visit salemwitchfest.com to join this year's festival either online or in person. Use code AVERAGEWITCH for 10% off at Spiritus Arcanum.
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Support the show
Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!
Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support
Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com
Follow YAW at:
instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast
facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast
Review the show on Apple podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483
Chapters
1. Ancestor Dreams and Crafting Spirit Houses Connect Us to Magic with Matthew Venus (00:00:00)
2. Welcome Back to Matthew Venus (00:00:04)
3. On Celebrity Heroes and Pedestals (00:06:20)
4. Building Magical Community in Salem (00:18:17)
5. Salem Witch Festival's Unique Approach (00:27:16)
6. Influences: Scott Cunningham and Sink Foil (00:35:45)
7. Study History and Ancient Magic (00:44:15)
8. The Snake Charmer's Memory (00:55:37)
9. Crafting an Ancestral Dream Spell (01:01:36)
183 episodes
Manage episode 489203853 series 2927043
What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode?
Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum shares insights on working with spirit vessels, building magical community, and developing personal relationships with plants and other magical allies. Drawing from years of experience as a shop owner and festival organizer, he offers a refreshing perspective on connecting with magic through animism and spirit communication.
• Exploring the dangers of putting magical teachers on pedestals and the importance of recognizing everyone's humanity
• Building local magical community through Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival, a hybrid event offering advanced classes and unique ritual experiences
• Performing actual witchcraft in Salem's historic Witch House as an act of reclamation
• The lasting influence of Scott Cunningham's accessible books on Matthew's path as a young queer practitioner
• Developing reciprocal relationships with plant allies like cinquefoil (five finger grass) that reveal unique magical applications
• Crafting an ancestral dream spell using personal items connected to departed loved ones
• The power of speaking intentions aloud to help manifest magic through physical vibration
• Using divination as a conversation tool with spirits rather than just fortune-telling
Check out Matthew's upcoming book "Ensouling the Effigy: The Witch's Arte of Enspirited Objects" coming in October from Crossed Crow Books, or visit salemwitchfest.com to join this year's festival either online or in person. Use code AVERAGEWITCH for 10% off at Spiritus Arcanum.
SpiritusArcanum.com
Support the show
Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!
Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/support
Want to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.com
Follow YAW at:
instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcast
facebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcast
Review the show on Apple podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483
Chapters
1. Ancestor Dreams and Crafting Spirit Houses Connect Us to Magic with Matthew Venus (00:00:00)
2. Welcome Back to Matthew Venus (00:00:04)
3. On Celebrity Heroes and Pedestals (00:06:20)
4. Building Magical Community in Salem (00:18:17)
5. Salem Witch Festival's Unique Approach (00:27:16)
6. Influences: Scott Cunningham and Sink Foil (00:35:45)
7. Study History and Ancient Magic (00:44:15)
8. The Snake Charmer's Memory (00:55:37)
9. Crafting an Ancestral Dream Spell (01:01:36)
183 episodes
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