HeyJaredRaven's Ramblings
Discussing life, chaos, spirituality, and a healthy dose of witchcraft. Join me on the journey to the sometimes grey side of things along with a little love and light side.
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So....Where the hell have I been? (opens the original)
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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 lesson.
EP 67: Do You Need an Altar? (opens the original)
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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 an
EP 66 Protection vs Cleansing vs Warding (opens the original)
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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 ward
EP 65: What Is Grounding? A Simple Explanation (opens the original)
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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 fanc
EP 64: The Truth About Spell Jars, Witch Bottles & Forgotten Folk Magic (opens the original)
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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
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