In this episode I’m talking about Scorpio and our upcoming new moon. I had a few other topics in mind for this episode, but as the words “new moon on Monday” came out of my mouth in a conversation a few days ago, I knew that was going to be a topic for today. I talk about the upcoming energy this weekend and how it might affect you personally by your moon sign.  Spoiler alert – it isn’t great for most of us. If you don’t know your moon sign, you can easily create a free natal (birth) chart online. Some free websites to do that are astrocharts.com and cafeastrology.com Before all the Scorp ..read more

In this episode I'm addressing 4 common witchcraft misconceptions. 1. All witches are psychic 2. All witches are in league with the devil 3. Witchcraft is not a protected religion (in the United States) 4. You must be born a witch vs. all you have to do is call yourself a witch to be a witch. Please note that nothing in this episode is legal advice.  Please see the US Equal Opportunity Employment Commission for further information. https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/section-12-religious-discrimination#h_1221766545871610748636308 Be sure to join my VIP list for access to all ..read more

New to meditation? Or do you think you're just not very good at it? In this week's episode I start with a story about how meditation helped me overcome driving anxiety. Then I share all my tips and tricks because successful meditation not only leads to more successful witchcraft but a deeper spiritual practice as well.   Be sure to join my VIP list for access to my brand new guided meditation to help you get started or improve your meditation practice and all my free resources!  If you are already on my VIP list - the guided meditation is in your inbox this :) witchlifeacad ..read more

If a plant isn't poisonous that means it's safe - right?  Maybe, maybe not.  In this episode I talk about: 1. How and why we should evaluate the safety of the plants and herbs we use in our practice and how I was almost misled by a "credible" online source. 2. A few simple ways to introduce the plant world into your magic and your witchcraft. 3. The magic of Clary Sage. Be sure to join my VIP list for access to all my free resources, including my recorded grounding meditation exercise, my elemental infographic and all upcoming freebies and offers! Oh, an ..read more

In this special Samhain episode, I talk about end-of-life and the after-life from a very human perspective, honoring the dead and the details of my family’s ancestor feast, also known as a “dumb supper”, and calling upon the dead to assist us in our witchcraft. This is a lot of information packed into about 17 minutes! I reference several books that you may want to check out: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead by Ellen Evert Hopman The Bones Fall ..read more

Ever wonder how to incorporate the energies of the planets into your magic? In this episode we'll cover: The two ways I incorporate planetary energies into my witchcraft. How to use the days of the week and the hours of the day for that extra magical kick in your spells. Real life examples to get your brain in gear and thinking all things planets! Be sure to join my VIP list for access to all my free resources, including my recorded grounding meditation exercise, my elemental infographic and all upcoming freebies and offers! Oh, and don't forget to visit my witch shop for all your witchy ..read more

Join me as we talk about the dark moon and solar eclipse energy in Libra. Subscribe for free at lilithamberly.substack.com Get full access to Witch Life with Lilith Amberly at lilithamberly.substack.com/subscribe ..read more

In this episode I'm talking about those everyday witchcraft practices that bring magic into my life.  One of the first places I started practicing witchcraft was in my kitchen, so I'm bringing some of that magic to you today.  I talk a lot about my favorite foodgroup - cake, ways the tools in our kitchen might be used to create magic, and my personal secret to happiness.  I also share that I'm closing the retail/merchandise part of my business - which is good news for you because the prices have never been better! Go to lilithamberly.com to check out my shop. Want to stay up-to ..read more

The focus of today's episode is the elements, specifically both their origins and how they relate to magic today.  Understanding the elements and incorporating them into your practice is foundational for any witch or magician.   In this episode, we'll cover: The origin of the five elements in western magical traditions How the elements tie into witchcraft today.  I cover the properties and correspondences for each element; and their relevance to spellcrafting and tarot. This episode covers a lot in a very short period of time, but you don't need to take notes.  ..read more

The elements are an important part of my witchcraft practice.  In this episode I'm talking all about water. I share a story about the strange energy I associate with the natural landmark of Niagara Falls.  It's a great example of how there is more than one energy associated with water.  I also breakdown the energy by sub-elements - water of water, air of water, fire of water, and earth of water. Listen in for ways you can include the magic of water in your witchcraft practice. To submit a question to "The Witch Is In" go to witchlifeacademy.lilithamberly.com/podcast-questions To ..read more