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Mystical Mages
WE'RE BACK WITCHES!!!!!
Join us this week while Freya goes over witch tips for the first of the month. Everything from blowing cinnamon in your front door, manifesting, and a money bowl.
Bobbing Apple Brew:
1.5oz tequila
3.5oz apple cider
2-4oz spiced honey*
1oz lemon juice
ice
Ginger ale to top
Spiced Honey:
Combine 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup water in a sauce pan until dissolved. Add in 1 1/2 Tbsp of the follow spice mix: 2 Tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp clove, 1 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Allow to cool
In a shaker put ice and all ingredients except for the Ginger Ale. Shake, pour over ice. Top with Ginger Ale and let the cauldron bubble!
We are at the start of a big series! Beginning with this episode, our Mystical Mages will be delving into the different types of witches. This is part 1 of our series, with many more to come.
Join Freya as she goes through all the ways to cleanse energy from you, your home, and your objects. From smoke, to sound, to water, there are so many different ways to cleanse.
A Pitcher of Pineapples:
1 cup tequila
1/2 cup triple sec
1 cup lime juice
3 cups pineapple juice
Combine ingredients in a pitcher. Mix and pour over ice. Let the cauldron bubble!
Today is a once in a lifetime day of power. To help explain why, Freya goes through the basics of Numerology and why today is so important.
Midnight Margarita:
2oz tequila
1oz blue curacao
1oz raspberry liquor
splash of lime juice
pomegranate juice to top
Combine all ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake, pour of ice and let the cauldron bubble.
We have made it to day 7 of our 7 days of Chakras! Join Freya as she goes over our final Chakra, the Crown Chakra.
It is day 5 of our 7 days of Chakras! Join Freya as she goes through the throat chakra, its correspondences, how to identify if it is out of balance, and how to heal it.
Day 4 of our 7 days of Chakras! Join Freya as she goes through the heart Chakra, its correspondences, how to identify imbalances, and how to heal.
Day 3 of our 7 days of Chakras! Join Freya as she goes through our Solar Plexus Chakra, its correspondences, how to tell if it is off balance, and how to heal it.
It is day 2 of our 7 days of Chakras and today Freya goes over the Sacral Chakra. So join her as she goes through the correspondences and how to heal the second Chakra energy center.
WE'RE BACK WITCHES!!!! We are back with content and bringing you a week of chakras. Join Freya daily for a week as she goes through each of the chakras, what they do, and how to balance them.
https://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/chakratest
On this week's episode we cover the powerful goddess Hecate, how to work with her, and how to incorporate her in your Shadow Work. We also teach you how to get started with Shadow Work to help integrate your whole self and heal.
Thanksgiving Margarita:
Vanilla Bourbon Cranberry Sauce -
1 Bag Fresh Cranberries
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Water
2 Tbps bourbon
1 tbps vanilla
orange zest
sprig of rosemary
Combine cranberries, sugar, water, zest, and rosemary in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and add in vanilla and bourbon. Simmer for 20 mins, or until you get the consistency you want. Let cool.
Margarita:
1oz tequila
cranberry sauce
brut champagne
apple cider
Put a spoonful of the cranberry sauce in the bottom of the glass. Add in tequila and champagne. Top with apple cider and let the cauldron bubble!
Our extra special ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE. Since we covered Samhain as our very first episode one year ago, this year for Samhain, we decided to do an episode full of ghostly stories.
We hope you enjoy as much as we did making it!
Can you all believe that our podcast has hit it's one year anniversary?! Because we certainly can't. While we have a extra special spooky episode planned for you all on our actual anniversary this weekend, we thought we would bring back our Samhain episode, which just so happens to have been our first.
I can't believe how far our episodes, and sound quality, has come!
Bobbing Apple Brew Margarita:
1.5 oz tequila
3.5 oz Apple cider
2-4oz spiced honey syrup**
.75 oz lemon juice
Ice
Ginger ale (top off)
Shake for 30 seconds, pour, top with ginger ale, and watch the cauldron bubble!
**Spiced honey syrup recipe:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup hot water
Mix until dissolved, add 1.5 Tbsp spice mixture:
2 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp clove, 1 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Funeral Cake - Celtic Folklore Cooking by Joanne Asala
1 cup + 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
butter
1 tbsp water
1/2 cup ground almonds
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup golden raisans
1 cup currants
1/2 cup candied fruit peel
nutmeg
allspice
Put sugar, butter and water into a saucepan and bring to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in ground almonds, eggs, flour, raisins, currants, fruit peel and a pinch of nutmeg and allspice. Pour into greased 10in pan and bake at 375 for 1.5 hours. Reduce oven temp to 350 and bake for an additional 30 mins. Remove cake from oven and turn it onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool.
In many cases we underestimate the magic that books bring us. They can ship us off into a whole new world, or change our perspective on something to give us hope. We can learn so many different things and they can quite literally change our lives.
On this week's episode Ruby and Freya reveal the books that changed their lives and had a strong, magical, impact on the women they are today.
The books highlighted in this episode are:
The Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell
The Rural Diaries - Hilarie Burton Morgan
Witches Brew (Credited to Hilarie Burton Morgan)
6 tea bags of your choice (spiced preferred)
1 can frozen orange juice
1 can frozen lemonade
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon of cloves
Boil 4 quarts of water and add the tea bags. Let the cauldron bubble for 7 minutes and then remove the tea bags. Add in the remaining ingredients. Let bubble on a simmer for 30 minutes. Strain out spices and ladle into a teacup. "Splash in a healthy dose of whiskey (or tequila) to make it interesting."
In this featurette we are kicking it back to basics and witchcraft 101. We are learning about altars. How to make them and what to do with them. So join us!
On this week's episode Freya goes over how you can incorporate your craft in your fertility journey.
Warning - This content may be triggering to those sensitive to various fertility topics. Listener discretion is advised.
On this week's featurette Freya goes over knot magic and how to cast a spell using knots.
Join Freya as she goes through the Mabon holiday. Learn the history and how to celebrate it.
Sweet As Apple Pie Margarita
2oz Apple Juice
2oz Tequila
2oz Fireball
1.5oz Grand Marnier
2oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2tsp Cinnamon
Honey to taste
Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake that, pour over ice, and let the cauldron bubble
What is a Book of Shadows? What is a Grimoire? Are they different?
Join Freya in this week's episode as she goes over the difference between the two, and how to get yours started.
The Book Blue Margarita (makes 3)
4 shots of tequila
3 shots of lime juice
3 shots of simple syrup
3 shots of blue curacao
Combine in the shaker, pour over ice, and let the cauldron bubble!
August 8th is a day of great power. It is the peak of the Lion's Gate Portal and the ultimate day of manifesting during the year. Find out just how powerful this day is through this week's featurette where Freya goes through what to expect, how to harness the power of the day, and how to protect yourself in the process.
On this week’s episode Ruby and Freya go over Lughnasadh and how to celebrate! We hit the history, the correspondences, and everything in between.
Bountiful Basil Ginerita
1.5oz Gin
4 basil leaves
2 chopped strawberries
0.5 oz orange liquor
0.5oz agave
Lime juice
Muddle strawberries and basil in the bottom of a glass. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Shake , pour over ice, and let the cauldron bubble!
We are in the height of summer enjoying the sun and warm weather, but doing so puts us at a higher risk of skin cancer and other sun related illnesses. Sun screen is an important part of our routine if you will be spending time outside.
BUT there is a lot of trending topics around the toxicity of some of the ingredients, and it begs the question, is the prevention more dangerous than the disease?
In this featurette, Freya goes through how you can choose the best sunscreen for you and your family, tips for staying safe in the sun, and ingredients to avoid.
Today we are celebrating Litha, or Midsummer, or Summer Solstice. Join us as Freya breaks down historical celebrations, correspondences, and how you can celebrate this special holiday.
Midsummer Sunshine Margarita
2.5oz tequila
1.5oz triple sec
3oz OJ
1oz lime juice
Agave syrup to taste
Combine in a shaker with ice. Shake that witch. Pour over ice. Garnish with an orange slice (cause you fancy), and Let the Cauldron Bubble!
Reading tea leaves is a great way to use your intuition in answering a question or helping tell your future. Similar to other forms of divination, it can help read time in the form of past, present, and future.
In this featurette, Freya goes over how to use tea divination, the steps to take, and other ways you can incorporate tea into your magickal practice.
In case you couldn't tell, we took a bit of a break this past week because FREYA GOT MARRIED!
We have had a boom of new listeners so we thought on our week off, we could reintroduce ourselves. Meet Your Mystical Mages was our 8th episode and we get into how we came into our craft, what our beliefs are, and what path we are on now.
We invite all our listeners, new and seasoned, to get to know us better.
We will be back next week with a brand new episode!
Blessed Beltane All! In this week's episode we go over Beltane's history, how to celebrate, and the associations with the holiday. This is the first of the fire festivals and if you're feeling love (or lust) in the air, you aren't alone!
The Summerita:
1 cup fresh watermelon
2oz favorite tequila
1oz triple sec
1oz lime juice
sugar to taste
Combine over ice in a blender. Flip the switch, and let the cauldron bubble!
Mugwort is a complex, powerhouse of an herb that aids in medicinal and magickal uses. It especially helps with divination, something that would be a great use today for Beltane!
On this week's episode, we do a dive into the witchy world of Hollywood. Ruby plays a game of Witchy Fact or Fiction about how Bonnie Bennett is portrayed in the Vampire Diaries, against what we practice as modern witches.
Freya dives in to just how wrong Hollywood got the story of Rasputin. He is not the dungeon hiding, cauldron bubbling man we see in Anastasia.
So check out our episode to learn more!
The Mad Monk's Poison:
3 oz tequila
2 oz sweetened lime juice
1/2 oz of triple sec
Prosecco
Combine tequila, lime juice and triple sec in a shaker over ice. Shake that betch, pour into glass, top with Prosecco, and let the cauldron bubble
On this week's Fascinous Featurette, join Freya as she goes over her top 10 ways she reconnects with her craft. We all lack motivation at some point within our craft. It is totally normal, but if you are looking for a way to get back into yours, we tell you how!
We may be a week late (due to technical issues) but we have a very special Ostara episode for your all. We go through the history of the holiday, dabble in the Wheel of the Year, and give you ideas on how you can celebrate.
As an extra special surprise, Freya tells us the story on how she celebrated Ostara on her 30th birthday last year with her father, who is Catholic. It is a wonderful story about empathy, tolerance and understanding.
The Golden Snake Shot:
1 Part Tequila
1 part Jack Daniels
1 part Goldschlager
Combine all ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake it, pour it into a shot, and let the cauldron bubble!
In this week's Fascinous Featurette, in celebration of St Patrick's Day, Freya goes in to the lore of Leprechauns. They are a part of the Fae and quite different from the Leprechauns we think of in pop culture today.
This week's episode we provide an introduction to the Fae and a deep-dive into working with Fairies. The lore surrounding Fairies and the Fae in general is complex and should always be approached with caution and respect. We tell you how, on this episode.
The Green Fairy Margarita:
4oz margarita mix
1.5oz Absinthe
1 Lime Wedge
Combine over ice, shake that betch, pour into a martini glass and watch the cauldron bubble
On this week's Fascinous Featurette we will be all about grounding. Freya takes you through what grounding is, the root chakra, and ends with a grounding meditation for those who need a quick grounding exercise.
Meditiation music: Music by Timmoor from Pixabay
Disclaimer: The following podcast contains sexually explicit content and may not be appropriate for younger listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
On this week's episode we go over the basics of Sex Magic. With all the misinformation and misconceptions out there about sex magic, we thought it was important to highlight what sex magic is, and what it is not. Also, how to perform it solo and with your partner. Just in time for Valentine's Day!
Casting a circle is one of the first tasks every witch should do prior to perform any type or spells or rituals. In this week's Fascinous Featurette, Freya goes over the basics of creating a sacred space, casting your circle, and opening it once your practice it complete.
This week we are bringing you the first sabatt of 2021, but mixing it up this time. We have a guest host with Freya this evening, our dear friend Noa.
Noa brings a fresh perspective with a holiday in her beliefs around the same time as Imbolc, Tu Bishvat.
So join us as we walk through both of our holidays and see just how alike our two paths are.
Barefoot Bohemian Margarita
What You'll Need:
6 celery stalks with leaves (set 3 aside for garnish)
Flaky salt
Grenadine
Agave Syrup
2 oz tequila
Juice from half a lime
Bitters
What You'll Do:
Muddle 3 celery stalks, a pinch of flaky salt, and grenadine in a shaker. Add in ice, agave, tequila, lime juice, and bitters. Shake that betch, strain in a glass over ice, and watch the cauldron bubble
If you were ever looking to become a witch or find your path, but not sure where to start, or you worried about not having the money for tools or having to practice in secret, join us for today's Fascinous Featurette. Freya will be going over some beginner tips on how to get started in your craft, as well as tips for witches ballin on a budget or helping keep your craft a secret.
For our first episode in 2021, we are hitting you with an herb and oil episode talking about lavender and patchouli.
Lovely Lavender Margarita
1oz Tequila
1/2 juice of lime
Sparkling wine or water
1 cup of water
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp lavender
Add water, sugar, and lavender to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for about a minute and remove from heat. Set aside and allow mixture to cool. Strain out the herbs.
Add tequila, lime and 3 tbsp of lavender syrup over ice. Shake and pour over ice, and top with sparkling wine or water, and watch the cauldron bubble.
Natural Bug Repellent
Lemongrass EO
Lavender EO
Peppermint EO
Tea Tree EO
Rosemary EO
Lemon EO
Patchouli EO
Sweet Almond Carrier Oil
Vodka (preferably grain alcohol)
Distilled Water
Combine one part almond oil and one part vodka to an amber spray bottle. Add it 10-12 drops of your preferred oils. Top with distilled water.
Did you know that you can plan your hair cuts and colors around the phases of the moon to get the best desired outcome?
We are starting off 2021 with a Fascinous Featurette. Every other week we will be dropping our full-length Let the Cauldron Bubble Episodes, but wanted to do short featurettes on our off weeks to give you all more content and talk about things that may not have enough content for a full episode, but still allow you to dig in to a lore and magickal topic.
We will see you all next week for our regular episode!
On this very special episode, you get to know us better. We go through our path, how we got started, tips for beginners, experiences telling our families, and more!
Triple Tea Margarita
What you'll need:
- Sweet Tea
- Tequila
- Ice
What you'll do:
Amounts are free form to taste. Combine all ingredients over ice, shake it, pour into a glass. Let the Cauldron Bubble!
Join us in our special holiday episode where we cover all things Yule.
Jolly Yule Eggnog Margarita
What you'll need:
1 part tequila
1 part bourbon
3.5 parts eggnog
dash of nutmeg
What you'll do:
Combine alll ingredients over ice. Shake it, pour into a glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg and watch the cauldron bubble!
We are taking a trip down the Lore path again this week. Join us as we learn about Ley Lines, the energy highway connecting out ancient sites, and Pine Bush, NY, the UFO capital of the East Coast.
Pine Line Margarita Recipe:
What you'll need:
2oz fresh lemon juice
4oz tequila
4oz water
1 cup sugar
Additional 1 cup water
A handful of Rosemary sprigs
What you'll do:
Over medium heat, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water until sugar is dissolved. Add it Rosemary and simmer for 35 minutes. Let cool.
Next, combine lemon juice, tequila, 4oz water, and 1oz of the Rosemary syrup over ice. Shake it, pour into a glass, and let the cauldron bubble!
Join us in our Part I segment on the elements. This week we will be covering Water and Earth, and the different ways you can work with it in your craft.
Midnight Margarita Recipe:
What you'll need:
2oz Fresh Lime Juice
4oz Tequila
4tsp Agave
Champagne
Ice
What you'll do:
Combine lime juice, tequila, and agave over ice. Share the bitch. Pour into a glass. Top with champagne and let the cauldron bubble!
Join us for an episode all about Lore. Who are the Selkie from Scottish tradition? Is it possible to manifest a being out of thin air?
We will be covering these topics over some Midnight Margaritas!
The Tilted Tartan Margarita
What You'll Need:
1 cup frozen fruit (berries)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 shot tequila
Juice of half lime
3/4 shot orange liqueur
3 shots of water
What you'll do:
Throw all your ingredients in a blender. Flip the switch and let the cauldron bubble!!
Have you ever wondered what Eye of Newt, Wool of Bat, or Tongue of Dog is? The best time of week to cast your money spell or manifestation? Join us as we discuss Old World herbs and some of the basics of spellcasting.
This week's Midnight Margarita recipe is call Ruby's Fav:
What you'll need:
3oz tequila
2oz lime juice
1oz ginger simple syrup*
Splash of orange liqueur
What you'll do:
*Make the ginger simple syrup by dissolving 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add fresh ginger and simmer covered 1hr. Let cool before using in margarita.
For the margarita, combine ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake that bitch. Pour into your favorite marg glass, and let the cauldron bubble.
Join us while we cover our first god and goddess: Lugh and Freya. Get to know these two while chatting over some Midnight Margaritas!
Blue Mage Margarita:
What you'll need:
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1 shot tequila
3/4 shot triple sec
1/2 shot honey
Dash of clove
1/2 cup ice
Juice of half a lime
What you'll do:
Muddle blueberries, lime juice and honey together. Add triple sec and tequila and ice. Shake that witch (30-40 seconds) and let the cauldron bubble.
Join us for our very first episode, over Midnight Margaritas, where we cover Samhain, Halloween Lore, the Blue Moon, and Mercury in Retrograde.
Bobbing Apple Brew Margarita:
1.5 oz tequila
3.5 oz Apple cider
2-4oz spiced honey syrup**
.75 oz lemon juice
Ice
Ginger ale (top off)
Shake for 30 seconds, pour, top with ginger ale, and watch the cauldron bubble!
**Spiced honey syrup recipe:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup hot water
Mix until dissolved, add 1.5 Tbsp spice mixture:
2 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp clove, 1 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Funeral Cake - Celtic Folklore Cooking by Joanne Asala
1 cup + 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
butter
1 tbsp water
1/2 cup ground almonds
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup golden raisans
1 cup currants
1/2 cup candied fruit peel
nutmeg
allspice
Put sugar, butter and water into a saucepan and bring to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in ground almonds, eggs, flour, raisins, currants, fruit peel and a pinch of nutmeg and allspice. Pour into greased 10in pan and bake at 375 for 1.5 hours. Reduce oven temp to 350 and bake for an additional 30 mins. Remove cake from oven and turn it onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool.