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Today's Listener Letter is sent in by "Crone to the Bone".

Hello Bellamy,

I am an Elder Witch.

I’ve been the Maiden, I’ve been the Mother, and now I am embracing my role as the Crone. It has been an interesting transition. What I love most of all, is that I have fully settled into who I am. I feel confident about my needs, desires, boundaries, and spirituality. To be blunt, it’s pretty freaking sweet.

I am writing to you because I feel the archetype of “Crone” is severely overlooked, not only in the witching community, but society overlooks the elder generations frequently. I was wondering if you could shed some light on the role and importance of Crones?

In this enlightening episode, Bellamy Black sits down with her 80-year-old best friend, lifelong spiritualist, herbalist, and founding member of the Intergalactic Hag Nation, Ruby Webber. Together, they explore the profound wisdom of the Crone archetype, a powerful figure representing wisdom, intuition, and inner knowing, deeply rooted in the collective unconscious. Known also as the Wise Woman, the Crone guides us through life’s transitions and fosters transformation. Ruby explains how this archetype embodies deep wisdom and intuition, guiding individuals through significant life changes and fostering personal growth and transformation.

Ruby and Bellamy highlight the invaluable contributions of elders, particularly in the metaphysical and feminist movements. They discuss how elders have paved the way for contemporary practitioners and the importance of honoring their legacy. The conversation turns to being unapologetically oneself. Ruby shares insights on embracing your true self without worrying about societal judgments, encouraging listeners to live authentically and confidently.

Ruby also offers a unique perspective on living in a society that often overlooks its elders. She discusses the challenges she faces and the importance of celebrating the wisdom that comes with age. Ruby and Bellamy emphasize the need to respect our elders, reach out to them for guidance, and avoid patronizing language like "young lady." They discuss creating a culture that values and learns from the experiences of older generations.

Tune in to this transformative episode as Ruby Webber and Bellamy Black guide you through embracing the Crone archetype and the timeless wisdom of our elders.

Listeners are encouraged to follow us on social media to stay updated on future episodes and join the conversation by sharing their own experiences with the Crone Archetype using our hashtag #Askawitch. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review!

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Today's Listener Letter is sent in by "Fashionable in Frankfort".

Dear Bellamy,

I want to ask you about Glamour Magick. I heard this term recently, it resonated with me, but yet, I don’t know much about it. It is my understanding that to put a “glamour” on someone, is to make them see a person or an object as something that they are not. I feel like I do this, unintentionally, on a daily basis. See, my fashion style is what some would call eclectic. When I step out into the world wearing these items, I feel exotic and daring. But in reality, underneath it all I feel pretty small. I am projecting this strong confident image, but this is my glamour to the world. My specific question is, am I using this glamour as a crutch? Sometimes I feel like I am deceiving myself and others by portraying a persona that isn’t my true self. It almost feels like I am using these costumes and makeup to protect my soft squishy persona inside. Is it helping me to be the strong and confident person I want to be? I feel like I am a long way off from feeling the way my clothing projects. How would you suggest I approach glamour? I'm missing something.

In this compelling episode, host Bellamy Black sits down with Alder (they/them), a glamour magic practitioner, to explore the transformative power of personal aesthetics. Join us as we delve into the world of glamour magic, where clothes, makeup, tattoos, piercings, and hairstyles become tools for both concealment and empowerment. Alder shares their journey with glamour magic and how it has evolved over time, highlighting the ways we can use our appearance to shape perceptions and influence how we are perceived.

The discussion covers the role of fashion, makeup, tattoos, and piercings in self-expression, offering practical tips for incorporating glamour magic into everyday life. We also explore the unique ways goth culture embraces and utilizes glamour magic, providing a powerful means of self-expression and identity.

A significant portion of the episode addresses how personal trauma and experiences of abuse have shaped our use of glamour magic. Alder and Bellamy discuss healing and reclaiming power through intentional self-presentation, sharing inspiring stories of transformation and empowerment through aesthetic choices.

Listeners are encouraged to follow us on social media to stay updated on future episodes and join the conversation by sharing their own experiences with glamour magic using our hashtag #Askawitch. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review!

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Today's Listener Letter is sent in by "Typing in Traverse City".

Dear Bellamy,

I am a writer/author and witchcraft enthusiast. While I appreciate the lifestyle of witchcraft, I do not, myself, practice. However, I have a vision of writing a YA fictional story about a young witchling. I wanted to “Ask a Witch” what your perspectives are on witches in literature and pop culture. Has Hollywood and book series portrayals helped or harmed the witchcraft community? Any insight will help guide my character development.

Join Bellamy Black as she interviews Ms. Chelsea Rene, Poet, Artist, and Teacher.This week, we delve into the fascinating world of witches in literature and pop culture! In this episode Bellamy and Chelsea “nerd out” discussing some of their favorite and most influential written works. Join us as we explore how witches have been depicted through the ages, from the chilling tales of the past to empowering modern portrayals. We discuss the impact these stories have had on society's perception of witchcraft and its evolution over time

Our special guest, Chelsea, shares her insights on the enduring influence of witchy characters and their symbolism in literature. We tackle listener questions about the role of witches in shaping cultural narratives and the significance of their representation in contemporary media.

Don't miss this spellbinding episode that combines literary analysis with thought-provoking discussion on the power and magic of storytelling.

Tune in now on youtube, spotify, audible, amazon, iheartradio or wherever you get your podcasts and share your thoughts on witches in literature in the comments! 🎧💬

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Today's Listener Letter is sent in by "Metaphysically Minded in Manistee".

Dear Bellamy Black,

It has always been my dream to open my own metaphysical shop. Growing up in the 90’s I felt a romantic connection to the world of witchcraft, mostly encouraged by the tv shows and movies of my generation. One thing that really stood out to me was the occult store in the 1996 movie the craft. The store owner seemed ethereal, and powerful. She seemed wise and approachable. I longed for a shop that I could visit. A shop where I could offer myself as an apprentice to magic. But the closest I had was a head shop that sold incense. As I delved deeper into my craft, alone, I realized I longed for a place where I could feel community. A place where I could tell someone my dreams and discuss interpretations. A place where I could buy a cauldron or a rabbit's foot and not be looked at as some weirdo.

Currently I work for a corporate retail conglomerate…. I hate it. I've been reflecting on my life's trajectory and I keep going back to what spirit is telling me. Open up a Metaphysical store. So my question to you is this. Should I open a store? What are some of the challenges you face in your store? How were you received in your community? I am all ears and am eager to learn.

Thank you Bellamy!

Join Bellamy Black as she interviews Tanya Conrad, Owner of Rituals Holistic Beauty. In this captivating episode Bellamy discusses the ups and downs of owning a metaphysically minded business. Tanya, Owner of Rituals Holistic Beauty in Traverse City, Mi, offers her perspective on providing spiritual based services, while Bellamy looks at things through a spiritually based retail perspective. This engaging conversation delves into the responsibilities of a mindful business owner and how they are working to alter the current paradigm of capitalism.

Note from Host: Huzzah! This is our Second episode! We are so delighted to have made it to this point and can’t wait to see where this journey takes us. Huge Thank yous to our production crew and to our family and friends for showing up and supporting us! We couldn't have done this without you. A quick note about continuity: some of our guests refer to me as “Allie”, which is my everyday name, rather than “Bellamy”, which is my spirit name. Bellamy and Allie are actually one in the same, we will iron out this detail as we continue. Thank you for your understanding!

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Today's Listener Letter is sent in by "Glowing up in Grand Blanc".

Dear Bellamy Black,

I was really excited to hear about your new podcast, Ask a Witch. I love that you are offering your listeners an opportunity to ask questions. This whole metaphysical world is so full of unknowns and untapped knowledge, it's nice to know there is a platform available to those of us who are forever seeking knowledge.

I do have a situation I am dealing with that I thought you might be able to weigh in on. Lately I have been wanting to become more of a spiritual leader in my community, but I have been struggling with what exactly that means. Do I have to go through an initiation? Are my leadership skills invalid if I don’t initiate? What responsibilities will I be taking on if I do recognize myself as a leader? Additionally, I hear terms like High priestess, and Shaman, and I wonder what those positions require specifically.

I thank you in advance for considering my question, and I wish you the best in your upcoming episodes!!

Join Bellamy Black as she interviews Marco Cabrera, a Peruvian Shaman or Paqo. Bellamy, as well as our listener are facing the prospect of becoming more of a spiritual leader in their respective communities. Marco lends his years of expertise and knowledge. Together they discuss, listening to the call of leadership. And how that call changes their lifestyle and their spiritual responsibilities. We are awarded a glimpse into Marco’s personal Shamanism pathwork and some of his spiritual tools. And they discuss the sacred reciprocity that comes along with giving of yourself.

Note from Host: Huzzah! This is our first episode! We are so delighted to have made it to this point and can’t wait to see where this journey takes us. Huge Thank Yous to our production crew and to our family and friends for showing up and supporting us! We couldn't have done this without you. A quick note about continuity: some of our guests refer to me as “Allie”, which is my everyday name, rather than “Bellamy”, which is my spirit name. Bellamy and Allie are actually one in the same, we will iron out this detail as we continue. Thank you for your understanding!

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