Betwixt And Between

Continuing with their elements series, Betwixt and Between explore Air in this episode--what is it? How does it work? How do we interact with it? How many songs about Air can Between think of? First in a two-part (or maybe more!) look at the Witchiness of this ethereal element.  

Hello to All, and a joyous winter season! This episode was recorded live at Draconis Arcanum in Nashville, TN, and we had a lot of fun doing it! Listen for a dive into the pages of Christine/Betwixt's new book! Just after this triumph, unfortunately, Christine's mother passed away. Marijean/Between also has some huge life things going on, which we will talk about soon, so Betwixt and Between will be taking a break until February 2022. Have wonderful winter holidays, a bright new calendar year, and we will talk to you then! The Witch at the Forest's Edge: Thirteen Keys to Modern Traditional Witchcraft

Happy Samhain, Feast of All Souls, and Pagan New Year! Let's turn our thoughts to all things North with this episode, in which Betwixt and Between talk with Jennifer Hartman, founder of Pagankids.org and author of Old Mother Frost and Who Is That in the Sky? Touching on everything from where to start with resources for pagan kiddos to handling bigotry and hatred in the community, we know you'll love our conversation with this dedicated content creator. https://www.pagankids.org/ And if you are in the Nashville area, don't forget to join us on Saturday, November 6, for the celebration of the The Witch at the Forest's Edge being released! Check out more details at Draconis Arcanum

Have you met Annwyn Avalon? Well, you should! Join Betwixt and Between for this non-stop flow of fun and conversation with The Water Witch. Author of two books, teacher, and mentor to Water Witches, Annwyn has generously shared her experience and wisdom with us as we wrap up our look at the element of water.   http://www.waterwitchcraft.com/

Happy Jul...er...AUGUST! We missed you! After surviving cross-country journeys and the ups and downs of the summer, Betwixt and Between are back to talk about the magic of water. How do you use this element in magic? What spirits are associated with it? Does anyone REALLY not think water is magical? Is it a sea serpent, or is it a whale penis?   Enjoy!

Join us for our chat with Fire Lyte, of Inciting a Riot, about his book A Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft: Seeking an Intentional Magical Path. A book we can highly recommend for those entering today's Pagan community, and for those trying to explain today's Pagan community to possible new seekers, A Dabbler's Guide addresses everything from making up your own path to cultural sensitivity. We certainly had a lot of fun covering it all! https://www.amazon.com/Dabblers-Guide-Witchcraft-Seeking-Intentional/dp/198217434X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=A+Dabbler&qid=1624773216&sr=8-1 http://www.incitingariot.com/

Second part of the Element series--let's talk water! What's your watershed area called? When's the last time you connected to the water cycle? How has water shaped the history of humanity's development? Betwixt and Between take a dip in the science and history of water. Part II, the Witchy side of water, coming soon!

Happy belated April and Beltane to all! This special interview with Between and Niena (who was also featured in Episode 34!) is all about art. Why do humans create art? What about art is magical? How can you use art in Witchcraft? Is there a difference between "art" and "craft?" What should you do if you are recording a podcast and there is a sudden tornado? All this and more! And Betwixt, who was busy editing her new book (!!!!!!!) will be back in Episode 63! Links for our guest! nsta/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/mairinkareli/   https://www.facebook.com/karelikairos   Amazon Shop (shirts and bags): https://amzn.to/30n5ydH   Red Bubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/KareliKairos/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recent   Inprnt Shop: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/mairinkareli/   Portfolio site: https://mairinkareli.net/    

Are you new to the Craft? Are you overwhelmed and confused? Do you worry about “doing it right?” Well, friend, have a listen to this episode! Betwixt and Between wax on and on about their suggestions for getting started as a Witch. Witch DO’s: -Open your senses to the world around you -Follow the ideas, trends, and impulses that give you joy -Practice to care for and accept yourself -Practice to grow in yourself -Practice reciprocity   Witch Don’ts: -Assume you have to choose a deity or practice with divinity at all -Immediately spend tons of money on supplies -Pressure yourself to do everything, especially if it doesn’t appeal to you -Doubt your instincts or personal experience -Accept any teaching or practice without critical examination

Not ready to cool things off just yet, Betwixt and Between continue to talk about fire, but this time in a more magical context. Well, there's also a really big section about how not to burn your home down while doing candle magic. So yeah. Please don't do that. 

Want to talk about fire magic? Well, first Betwixt and Between want to talk about fire science, of course! What is fire to us today? What is our relationship with it personally, and if it is a problematic one, can it be healed? Get ready to heat things up, listen to plenty of rants, and, fair warning: Between is going to sing. 

When is the last time a book "lit you up?" Have you ever broken up with an author? And have you tried bibliomancy lately? Betwixt and Between finish up 2020 by finishing up their discussion of using books in today's Witchcraft.   We hope that the turning of the calendar year finds you all safe and healthy, and looking forward to a better 2021!

If you aren't all booked up, and are ready for a thrill up your spine, then pick up this episode! Witches everywhere love books, but some struggle with how to use them. Did you know you don't have to read every book cover-to-cover, and commit everything in it to memory? Did you know there are ways to determine if a book is right for you? We love this topic so much, we're covering it in two volumes!

Betwixt and Between get cozy (as cozy as you can get on Zoom!) with Byron Ballard, "The Village Witch of Asheville." Delve into folklore, spiritual ancestry, Appalachian magic, and evolving modern-day Paganism as three Witches cackle about everything from book writing to menopause. http://www.myvillagewitch.com/ https://mothergrove.org/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=byron+ballard&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss   Also mentioned: https://calmatters.org/california-dream/2019/06/bethel-church-redding-california-modern-christian-culture/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mollyhensleyclancy/meet-the-young-saints-of-bethel-who-go-to-college-to https://druidry.org/resources/brigid-survival-of-a-goddess https://www.instituteofshamanismandcuranderismo.com/curandera-beliefs-in-a-nutshell/

Remember when you could travel to other states to visit friends, and stay in their houses? Remember when you could spend the day sitting around the same table with them, recording a podcast? We barely do, either, but then we found this episode! We've been hanging onto it since that magical era, and the time has come to release it! Join Betwixt and Between as they talk about Alchemy with writer and alchemical enthusiast Bryson, who came down from the North with Glinda, oh those long, long months ago. What is alchemy? Is it the provenance of old white guys? How does it influence us today? Should you ever play with mercury? (Spoiler Alert: NO.) In October we will return with more-or-less current recordings. Until then, be well!

Maybe you are into tumbled stones, crystal healing, and moonstone jewelry, and maybe that's as far as it goes. But what ARE the rocks and crystals we work with? What makes them special? There's more to the earth than just the plants that grow out of it--the deep time of the planet and the process that formed it and everything around us (That are still forming it!) can affect our Craft in incredible ways. At least, that's what Betwixt and Between think (and Between is really into it right now, because she's doing geology with her daughter in homeschool).   For more, and more accurate, information, visit the GODDESS of Witching Geologically, Kathleen Borealis:   http://katborealis.com/   This Youtube video is a great overview of the formation of our planet:   https://youtu.be/uHUTbq-j0UU   And you know you want to learn about crinoids!

Betwixt and Between interview Erika and Kyle, and couple who share a life and a love of the Craft. They also share with us how they grow both together and separately, how their other passions dovetail with their Witchcraft, and even how they share a common Witchy space.    Erika and Kyle had launched a website to share their experiences, https://www.hedgeandhomecraft.com/, and also have an Instagram, @hedgeandhomecraft. Check them out!  

Betwixt & Between delve into Tarot. In addition to the obligatory discussion of how they throw the cards, the discussion turns to history, books about Tarot, the Patriarchy in the Tarot, ways of reading, their favorite decks, and more! Tarot for Creatives by Marielle S. Smith Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination by Robert M. Place 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card, Mary K. Greer Link to a list of decks for and by People of Color and LGBTQIA and Non-Binary folks

Whether you are in quarantine during a pandemic, living in an area without an extensive Pagan community, taking a break from working with others, or just want to do your own thing, how do you self-educate yourself as a Witch? Betwixt and Between gab about the uses and drawbacks of books, the importance of hands-on work, and then get into their separate experiences of homeschooling their children. Even if you have no wee ones and the only person you ever plan on educating is you, there's something for everyone in this episode.

Please excuse any weird sound stuff in this episode--Just like everyone else, B&B are recording remotely, staying at home in quarantine. How, as Witches, do we deal with this situation, or any major crisis, really? Join us as we share our experiences and thoughts on what Witches do when things get real.