Mystical Musings Episode 3: Understanding Witchcraft, Wicca, and Paganism

In this episode of the Mystical Musings podcast, hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor delve into the definitions and key differences between Witchcraft, Wicca, and Paganism. They also explore the historical roots of these practices, focusing on figures like Gerald Gardner and Raymond Buckland. The episode discusses the nature of magic, spells, and the divine feminine and masculine, clarifying common misconceptions. The hosts emphasize the importance of terminology and respect within the community, and introduce an invocation to set a sacred space for the discussion. A closing blessing integrating all of the concepts covered and a message from spirit guide Samael is shared towards the end, adding a personal touch to this enlightening episode on mystical traditions.

Resources:

From Tava: This is a great (if somewhat overly dramatic) British show on the history of modern witchcraft and Gerald Gardner. Good information, but also gives you an idea of how the general public often views Pagans.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M56-6XA3h2M

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From Tava: I mentioned both Raymond Buckland and Scott Cunningham. Here is a link to a short Youtube video (Part 1) with both of them in it many years ago explaining Wicca to a television audience. Feel free to view Part 2 as well if you are so inclined!

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMpoS_Vczbg

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Tava Baird: tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.

Jennifer Taylor: Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts https://www.willowridgereiki.com/