The Witch Wave

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Mandy Aftel is a pioneering American artisan natural perfumer who has been called one of the fragrance industry’s “most prolific talents” by Vogue and an “angel of alchemy” by Vanity Fair. She is an author, educator, and founder of Aftelier Perfumes and the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents located in Berkeley, CA. Mandy is renowned for her deep focus on plant-derived essences , historical fragrance, and innovative perfume creation that connects scent to memory and emotion, establishing new standards in natural perfumery through her many books like Essence & Alchemy and Fragrant . Her new book, Symbolorum: The Secret Wisdom of Emblems explores the esoteric insights and enchanting imagery of the Baroque emblem book, a long-lost cousin of the tarot. On this episode, Mandy discusses the alchemical magic of perfume, favorite sacred scents, and her latest fascination with the esoteric emblem book. Pam also talks about scented solar spells for Solstice, and answers a listener message from the snowy bottom of the globe. Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!) Our sponsors for this episode are Mithras Candle , Zouz Incense , and Sister Temperance Tarot We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here , and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop . And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

Dec 3

Sarah Potter is a professional witch, intuitive tarot reader, and spiritual guide who combines ancient wisdom with modern mysticism. She is the author of Sober Magic: Using the Tarot and Ritual in Your Journey Away from Drinking . Sarah also writes Tarotscopes for Astrology.com and Bust Magazine , is the creator of the Cosmo Tarot deck for Cosmopolitan , and leads Full Moon ceremonies with the Asbury Hotel. Her work includes guiding rituals, offering personal guidance, and hosting events to help people connect with their intuition, manifest desires, and live intentionally. She is based in New York City. On this episode, Sarah discusses how witchcraft can support one’s sobriety, the Fool’s healing journey, and the sacred relationship between 12 Steps and the tarot. Pam also talks about the magic of the Temperance tarot card, and answers a very special listener question about rituals for celebrating a milestone birthday. Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!) Our sponsors for this episode are Woodland Magic , Weiser Books , Immaculate Design , BetterHelp , and Sister Temperance Tarot We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here , and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop . And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

Nov 19

Erika Kubick is an author, artist, recipe developer, and practitioner living in Chicago. In 2015, she founded Cheese Sex Death as a blog devoted to educating, exciting, and empowering cheese lovers everywhere. Since then, she has amassed an international following and published two books: Cheese Sex Death: A Bible for the Cheese Obsessed in 2021 and, her most recent, Cheese Magic: Seasonal Recipes, Plates, and Pairings out now. Her mission is to inspire others to connect with the natural world through food, ritual, and other earthly pleasures. On this episode, Erika discusses the connections between cheese and witchcraft, divine dairy deities, and magical feasting for the holiday season. Pam also talks about “fromage mystique,” and answers a listener question about simple rituals for burnt-out witches. Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!) Our sponsors for this episode are Woodland Magic , Spells for Success , BetterHelp , and the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner , and Mithras Candle . We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here , and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop . And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

Nov 5

CAConrad has been writing poems for over 50 years and working with (Soma)tic poetry rituals for over 20 years. Their latest book is Listen to the Golden Boomerang Return (Wave Books / UK Penguin 2024). They won the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, a Creative Capital grant, a Pew Fellowship, a Lambda Poetry Award, and others. The Book of Frank is now available in 9 different languages, and they coedited SUPPLICATION: Selected Poems of John Wieners (Wave Books). They also exhibit poems as sculpture with recent solo shows in London’s CHAMP LACOMBE, MOCA-Tucson, Fluent in Santander, and Batalha Centro in Porto. They teach at the Sandberg Art Institute and De Ateliers in Amsterdam. They are on Instagram at CAConrad88 . On this episode, CA discusses their lineage of occult poets, spirit-led writing, and how they came to develop their (Soma)tic poetry ritual practice. Pam also talks about the magic of solitude, and answers a listener question about needing alone time for one’s witchcraft. Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!) Our sponsors for this episode are Weiser Books , Spells for Success , Immaculate Design , BetterHelp , and Mithras Candle . We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here , and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop . And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

Oct 22

The Death Witch , Loretta Ledesma, also known as Loo, is the founder of The Mile High Conjure Gala, a Santa Muerte Devotee, and a co-owner of The Cauldron Black. She has a deep relationship with the spirit world, ancestors, and is a lover of plants and a seeker of justice. She approaches the work from the Conjure tradition and has a close open relationship with the dead. Loretta walks her spiritual path comfortably with less freely talked about workings. She is also a maker of traditional oils, powders, waters, and other fine provisions. Loretta is a legacy student of Conjure Man Professor Charles Porterfield. She has learned from and sits at the table with some of the most sought-after teachers and elders in Conjure. Her goals in the work are community building and participation, and reclamation of the magic that runs through all our veins. On this episode, Loretta discusses her relationship to death, her approach to justice magic, and how she’s thinking about Samhain during this transitional and historical time. Pam also talks about honoring her creative ancestors, and answers a listener question about cohabitating with a non-witch neatnik. Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!) Our sponsors for this episode are Witch Baby Soap , Mithras Candle , BetterHelp , and Immaculate Design . We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here , and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop . And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

Oct 14

Happy Magic Maker pub day!! On this bonus episode, the tables are turned, and Pam is a guest on the Missing Witches podcast to discuss her magical new book. Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity is out everywhere now! Please order yours, and join Pam for some Magic Maker launch events in person and online.

Oct 8

Kate Belew is an author, poet, and Witch. Her work exists at the crossroads of creativity and magic. She has taught and facilitated circles and workshops worldwide since 2017. She is dedicated to the spirit of poetry, the sacred wild of the planet, and seeks enchantment in all she does. She is a forever student of the plants and the stars. She has an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College and is an initiated Green Witch. Her new book, Word Witch: How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You is out now. On this episode, Kate discusses the magic of wordcraft, how she works with creative ancestors, and why poetry is perhaps the most spellbinding form of writing. Pam also talks about the connection between language and spells, and answers a listener question about sacred and mundane ways to help with writing. Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!) Our sponsors for this episode are Weiser Books , Witch Baby Soap , The Meta Muse Tarot , BetterHelp , Robin Rose Bennett , and Mithras Candle We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here , and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop . And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave

Sep 24

Welcome to Season 9 of The Witch Wave! Steve Burns is an American actor and musician best known as the former host of the hit children’s television series Blue's Clues . He starred in the show from 1996 - 2002 and got a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2001. As a musician he’s released several albums of his original music , and he has opened for the Flaming Lips and collaborated with one of the band’s members on the kids album, Foreverywhere . Steve is an accomplished TV and stage actor, most recently starring in a developmental run of his one-man show Steve Burns: Alive . Steve is a much-requested public speaker about mental health and emotional wellness. His new podcast Alive with Steve Burns is out now from Lemonada Media. On this episode, Steve discusses how he’s come to understand the gift of connection, his ongoing meditation practice, and his experiences of (maybe, possibly) contacting the other side. Pam also talks about how alter egos can help us access our super powers, and answers a listener question about sacred rage. Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you’re at it!) Our sponsors for this episode are Wheel of Fate , The Meta Muse Tarot , Mithras Candle , BetterHelp , Robin Rose Bennett , and The Many Moons Lunar Planner We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here , and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop . And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam’s monthly online rituals, and more! That’s patreon.com/witchwave Follow The Witch Wave on IG at @witchwavepod Follow Pam on IG at @phantasmaphile