Back on the Broomstick: Old Witchcraft, New Path

• 124: "Live" from Brushwood Sirius Rising Festival with the Wtches

  This week, Back on the Broomstick is coming to you live from the legendary Brushwood Folklore Center during the Sirius Rising Festival! Laylla and Chelle share what it’s like to spend a week steeped in magic, music, and community at one of their most beloved pagan gatherings.The witches talk about the workshops they presented (yes, there were tarot cards, spellcraft, and more than a little laughter) and what it’s like teaching and sharing magic with an open, vibrant festival crowd. They give you a peek behind the scenes of life at the festival; from the art and ritual fires to the drum circles and marketplace, and what makes Brushwood such a unique and welcoming place for modern pagans and witches.If you’ve ever wondered what happens at a pagan festival, what Sirius Rising is all about, or just want to feel like you’re sitting in the grass with us watching the fire dancers and hearing the drums, this episode brings you along for the ride.Find groups and festivalsBrushwood Folklore CenterGot a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: [email protected] FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

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• Solarium XII: Mail Call!

  In this cozy Solarium episode, the witches are feeling all the love and a little bit spoiled as they open up their mail and share the beautiful letters and magical gifts sent in by you amazing listeners. From gorgeous candles with hidden gemstones, to signed poetry books that stirred our spirits, and even cleverly crafted tarot-card-themed cooking spices (yes, you read that right), this episode is a joyful unboxing of witchy generosity and creativity!Laylla and Chelle read a few heartfelt notes, admire the craftsmanship of your gifts, and reflect on how lucky they feel to be in such a thoughtful, talented, and enchanted community. It’s a celebration of connection and kindness, and just a little reminder that magic shows up in the mail sometimes. The witches include ways to ward your mailbox from negative energy....what the USPS doesn't know won't hurt them.Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to send something to the Back on the Broomstick P.O. Box! Whether it was a handwritten note, handmade goodie, or something unexpected and delightful. We appreciate you, and we are deeply grateful to be on this broomstick ride with you.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: [email protected] FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

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• 123: Spellcrafting Series Part 3 - How to Power Your Spells

  Dive into the heart of spellwork with this third and final installment of our spellcrafting series where Laylla and Chelle reveal the secrets to raising energy, the essential fuel behind every powerful spell.In this episode, our witchy hosts break down not just how to raise energy, but how to feel it, build it, and direct it with purpose. You’ll get practical tips and guided exercises to help you sense the subtle currents within and around you. From chants and rhythmic drumming that echoes the heartbeat of the earth to swirling dances that draw down the moon’s light, they cover a spectrum of energizing techniques.Laylla and Chelle walk you through visualization practices that light up the mind’s eye, chanting that vibrates through the soul, and breathwork that centers and charges your body. You’ll also learn how to tap into elemental forces and harness collective magic without burning out.This episode is rich with laughter, lived experience, and the kind of grounded magical wisdom that helps transform spellwork from simple words into real, tangible change.So grab your wand, center your breath, and get ready to raise your energy and your magic to new heights.Isis Astarte Diana chantWe all come from the Goddess chant Brushwood Folklore Center50: Grounding and Centering51: Spellwork- How to Raise EnergyGot a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: [email protected] FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

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• 122: Spellcrafting Series Part 2 - How to Write a Spell

  In part two of our Spellcraft Summer series, the witches pull out their journals (ahem, grimoires!) and walk you through the art and practice of writing your own spells. Whether you’re brand new to spellcraft or looking to make your magic more personal and effective, Laylla and Chelle are here to demystify the process and offer some grounded, magical guidance.They talk about intention as the core of any spell, how to choose the right format (spoken, written, enacted), and how to weave in correspondences, timing, and energy-raising techniques. You’ll hear why not all spells need to rhyme (but why it can help), and how even the simplest charm can carry big power when it’s aligned with your will and spirit. Chelle shares tips for organizing your spell structure, and Laylla explores the importance of storytelling, symbolism, and making your magic yours.This episode is part practical guide, part creative cauldron, and all about helping you craft spells that feel real, rooted, and ready to work. Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: [email protected] FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

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• 121: Spellcrafting Series Part 1 – Correspondences

  Welcome to the heart of Spellcraft Summer, witches! In the first episode of this special 3-part series on Spellcrafting 101, Laylla and Chelle crack open the grimoire to explore the foundational building blocks of spellwork: correspondences. What exactly are they, and why do they matter? The witches unpack the classic concept of "like attracts like" and the Doctrine of Signatures, an old magical belief that nature marks each plant and object with a clue (or signature) to its purpose.From colors and crystals to herbs, elements, days of the week, and planetary energies, the witches explore how correspondences give your spellwork structure, symbolism, and energetic alignment. They also talk about why you don’t have to memorize every book table out there and why Chelle swears by journaling your own experiences to build a personal system that’s way more powerful than a one-size-fits-all chart.Whether you're just beginning your spellwork journey or looking to refresh your practice, this episode is your warm, witchy invitation to deepen your magical language and start casting spells that truly speak to your magickal self. Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: [email protected] FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

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