Episodes

A Raven's Ramblings Life Update Well... life has been life-ing. 😂 If you've noticed that Raven's Ramblings has been a little quieter lately, I promise I haven't disappeared. Between work, going back to school, trying to be a functioning adult, and attempting to keep all the plates spinning without launching one across the room... things have been a little chaotic. So this episode is exactly what the name of this podcast promises: I'm rambling. No carefully researched witchcraft topic. No les...

Do you actually need an altar to practice witchcraft? Short answer: No. Longer answer? That's what we're talking about in this episode of The Raven's Grimoire. Altars are everywhere in modern witchcraft, especially online. Beautiful candles, crystals, statues, herbs, antique bottles, and perfectly arranged witchy treasures can make it seem like creating an altar is one of the first requirements for becoming a witch. But what is an altar actually for? In this episode, we're talking about what ...

Protection. Cleansing. Warding. They're three of the most common words you'll hear in modern witchcraft... but they're often used as if they all mean the same thing. They don't. In this episode of The Beginner's Grimoire, we're breaking down the differences between cleansing, protection, and warding in a simple, practical way that's perfect for beginners and a great refresher for experienced practitioners. We'll explore: • What cleansing is (and what it isn't) • How protection differs from wa...

Have you ever heard witches say, "Don't forget to ground yourself," and wondered what that actually means? In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, we're taking the mystery out of one of the most common pieces of witchcraft advice. We'll explore what grounding really is, why it's helpful before and after magical work, and simple ways to practice it without complicated rituals or visualizations. Whether you're brand new to witchcraft or you've been practicing for years, grounding is less about fan...

In EP 64 of Raven's Ramblings, we're taking a journey into the world of witch bottles, the protective folk magic practices that inspired many of today's spell jars. We'll explore where these mysterious bottles came from, why they were hidden inside walls and beneath hearths, what people actually put inside them (spoiler: it wasn't always herbs and crystals!), and how these traditions evolved into the magical tools many witches use today. Whether you're new to witchcraft or you've been practicin...

EP 63: The Difference Between Practice and Performance Have you ever looked at another witch's altar online and thought, "Maybe I'm not doing enough?" In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, we're talking about the difference between living a spiritual practice and performing one. Social media often shows us beautiful rituals, perfect altars, and aesthetic moments, but real witchcraft usually happens in the quiet spaces nobody else sees. Join me as we explore authenticity, spiritual consumerism...

Growth isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it's signing up for the class, going to the gym, posting the video, having the difficult conversation, or taking the first shaky step toward something you've been avoiding. In this episode of Raven's Ramblings, Raven explores the strange space between safety and growth, why comfort zones aren't the enemy, and how real transformation often begins with uncertainty. Through personal reflections, witchcraft wisdom, and a healthy dose of Southern honesty, thi...

Have you ever realized three days after Beltane that you completely forgot it was Beltane? Or watched everyone else's beautiful Sabbat celebrations online while you were just trying to survive another week? You're not alone. In this episode of Raven's Ramblings: Musings of a Southern Witch, Raven talks about the guilt many witches feel when they miss Sabbats, skip rituals, or simply don't have the time or energy to celebrate every turn of the Wheel of the Year. Together we'll explore why soc...

In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we’re talking about witchy red flags, spiritual manipulation, fear-based practices, aesthetic “gurus,” and the absolute nonsense that sometimes creeps into modern witchcraft spaces. From “you’re cursed” scams and chosen-one syndrome to obsession spell weirdness and spiritual sales tactics, Raven dives into the warning signs that deserve a little healthy side-eye… with humor, honesty, and a reminder that discernment is just as important as intuition. Becaus...

People often talk about becoming a witch to reclaim their power. But what if witchcraft wasn’t about power at all? In this deeply personal episode of Raven’s Ramblings, I talk about growing up feeling disconnected from myself, finding safety in the woods, surviving trauma, learning to trust my intuition again, and how witchcraft became more than aesthetics or ritual… it became survival. This episode explores the quieter side of the craft: healing, boundaries, identity, grief, intuition, and t...

Every witch eventually ends up with the pile. Half-burned candles, dusty herbs, abandoned journals, spell jars hiding in cabinets, and tarot decks that haven’t been touched in years. But what happens when your practice changes… and your supplies no longer feel connected to who you are now? In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, Raven talks about spiritual clutter, evolving practices, witchcraft consumerism, unfinished projects, and the emotional weight we attach to magical objects. From cleansi...

Somewhere along the path of witchcraft, we all quietly accepted things that would sound absolutely unhinged to non-witches. In this chaotic little bonus episode of Raven’s Ramblings, Raven talks about emotional support candles, spiritually significant sticks, threatening haunted appliances, mysterious witch drawers full of random objects, and all the other weird witchy habits we pretend are completely normal. Because apparently collecting jars, talking to tarot cards, and emotionally bonding w...

There’s a side of witchcraft people don’t talk about openly. Not the aesthetic. Not the soft, curated version. The part that asks: What do you do when you’re hurt… and peace doesn’t feel honest? In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we step into the complicated, often avoided conversation around baneful magic—hexing, cursing, binding, and the ethics behind it all. This isn’t about telling you what’s right or wrong. It’s about intention, power, and the quiet line every practitioner has to dra...

Not every situation gives you the option to walk away. Sometimes it’s your job. Sometimes it’s family. Sometimes it’s people you still have to see, speak to, and exist around… even when their energy drains you. So what do you do then? In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we’re talking about spiritual boundaries in real life - the kind that don’t look like dramatic exits or cutting people off, but instead show up in the small, quiet moments where you choose what you give… and what you don’t. ...

Herbal magic doesn’t have to be aesthetic to be powerful. In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we strip away the Pinterest-perfect illusion and return to what really matters: intention, simplicity, and working with the herbs you already have. From kitchen spices to quiet rituals, this is practical, grounded magic for real life.

Have you ever had a moment that made you pause… and wonder if it meant something? In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, Raven explores the quiet, mysterious world of signs and omens—the subtle patterns, repeated symbols, and strange timing that seem to whisper just beneath the surface of everyday life. But how do you know when something is truly a sign… and when it’s just your mind searching for meaning? This episode gently untangles that question, guiding you through: The difference between...

Step into the fire of Beltane - where life, desire, and growth take center stage. In this bonus episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we explore the deeper meaning behind this ancient fire festival, moving beyond surface-level aesthetics into something raw, real, and deeply human. From fertility as creation—not just reproduction—to simple, meaningful ways to celebrate in everyday life, this episode invites you to reconnect with your spark.

There’s a quiet pressure in the witchcraft community to define yourself. To pick a path. To choose a label. To fit neatly into a category that explains who you are and how you practice. But what if that’s not how it’s meant to work? In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we’re talking about the many different paths in witchcraft… and why you don’t have to choose just one. From green witches and kitchen witches to eclectic and folk practices, we’ll explore what these paths mean—and where they f...

There comes a moment in every witch’s path where being “nice,” agreeable, and easy to love starts to feel like a cage. In this episode, we explore the Villain Era of the Witch—the shift into unapologetic power, boundaries, and self-trust. When you stop shrinking, some people won’t understand… and that’s the point.

Not every witch is meant to be liked. Some are meant to be needed. In this episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we step into the world of the village witch—the quiet healer, the keeper of remedies, the one people whisper about… and still come to when things go wrong. This isn’t aesthetic witchcraft. This is lived-in magic.Herbs drying in bundles. Oils steeping in silence. Knowledge passed through hands, not hashtags. We’ll talk about: the truth behind the “village witch” archetype why being both ...

One year ago, I hit record without knowing where this path would lead. Fifty episodes later, I’m still here. In this special anniversary episode of Raven’s Ramblings, we step into the quiet, powerful magic of staying. Not the polished version. Not the perfect version. But the real, messy, evolving witch who keeps showing up anyway. This isn’t a lesson. It’s a reflection. A threshold. A soft rebirth into Season 2. If you’ve ever questioned your path, your voice, or your place in this world… t...

Sometimes witchcraft isn’t dramatic rituals or perfectly planned spells… sometimes it’s talking to your tea, trusting a vibe you can’t explain, or lighting a candle like it’s going to fix your entire life. In this fun, lighthearted bonus episode, Raven dives into the little things that just make sense when you’re a witch… even if they don’t make sense to anyone else. From emotional support candles to rearranging your entire space because the energy feels off, this episode is a collection of th...