Dani Explores Appalachian Folk Magic Pt. 1
In this episode, Dani and Oak share their life updates during “Witcha up to?" and Dani gives her research and experience with Appalachian folk magic.
"Witcha up to?"
Rachel astrologer with board https://www.instagram.com/learnastrohd/
Summer Magick Fest
Astrologer-Joseph-https://www.instagram.com/starsbyjoseph/?hl=en
Thelema and Gardnerian Witchcraft: A working relationship-Joanne McCombs
Universal Language of Symbols-Stacey Williams-Ng,designer of Southern Gothic Oracle
Deadly Nightshade: The Tale of Earth’s Witchiest Plant-Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path
Air-Knowledge
Reviewed definitions of Appalachia, folk magic, granny magic, conjure and crossroads. Discussed that few people directly call themselves witches and possible reasons why
Books:
Roots, Branches and Spirits-The Folkways and Witchery of Appalachia by H. Byron Ballard
Staubs and Dirchwater-A Friendly and Useful Introduction to Hillfolks’ Hoodoo also by H.Byron Ballard
Appalachian Folklore: Omens, Signs and Superstitions by Nancy Richmond and Misty Murray Walkup
By Rust of Nail and Prick of Thorn-The Theory and Practice of Effective Home Warding by Althaea Sebastiani
Not explicitly a book about Appalachian practice but many many familiar protection practices in this book
Doctoring the Devil-Notebooks of an Appalachian Conjure Man by Jake Richards
Backwoods Witchcraft-Conjure and Folk Magic from Appalachia also by Jake Richards
Southern Cunning-Folkloric Witchcraft in the American South by Aaron Oberon
Granny Buck’s Dibs and Dabs: Appalachian Traditions and Magical Ways by Catherine Buck
Ruminated on categorical reasons for the development of Appalachian Folk Magic:
Safety
Protection
Health
Money/opportunity
Control
Babesia https://www.healthline.com/health/babesia#symptoms
Fire-Actions
Discussed specific practices associated with safety, protection, health, money/opportunity, control
Reviewed how magic is woven into families in the form of gifts, woven into the language, and woven into music
