Your girls are B A C K! After a long hiatus, we go straight into the good stuff - a new series! Using the Rider Waite Smith deck we cover the symbolism and meaning of each card from the Ace of Cups to the King of Cups. Of course we start with the longest catch up ever, so feel free to skip to almost an hour in to get witchy. We missed y'all and are…

The name has been in the news for some time now with multiple documentaries having been made, so we dive into our thoughts on the murders at the center of the downfall of the Murdaugh Dynasty, as well as a brief explanation of the timeline for those unfamiliar. The family seems to serve a stark reminder of the dark reality of established white weal…

- Episode 101 - As mentioned, we'll have some unstructured episodes this year and this episode is just that. We discuss gender, humor, mental health and healing, inner child work, and what we want to focus on in our craft this year. Maria mentions @the.holistic.psychologist as a page everyone should follow. For anyone interested in getting in touch…

We're back, baby! With such a long absence we take our time recounting what occured during our break, discuss some very personal matters, and spark some hope for the next year of our podcast. We appreciate all of our listeners so much and want to thank everyone who reached out with loving words. We hope to repay the kindness with thoughtful episode…

Interested in what it's like to be a ghost hunter? Listen in to hear first hand what it's like to conduct a paranormal investigation from our guest, Ivy. From her experiences growing up in a home with activity to now researching and exploring allegedly haunted spots, she offers a fresh insight to the paranormal that's non-fear based and objective. …

Hello again! We're beginning to unpause and chose to come back with some amazing stories and questions - ghosts, witchy journeys, breaking glass, and even a possible abduction?! Listen in to hear all that and more - as well as a temporary update. Support the showDi Maria Ruiz, Laura Pagliaro

We're back with another Listener Stories episode, and this is a good one. We answer questions to some new witches, read some heartwarming paranormal stories, as well as the most intense paranormal story we've read from a listener to date. Plus, hear Maria and Laura debate on whether haunted dolls are really something to be scared of or not! Support…

Maria and Laura are finally back together from break, and we are so excited to tell you about the changes to the podcast. Not too much is changing, but tune into this episode to hear what's coming up! In this Spooky episode, Maria covers the murders of brothers Devon and Damon Routier in Rowlett, Texas in 1996 ... as well as the investigation and a…

Here is the recording of the Instagram Live we held to celebrate 2 years of the podcast! While this is not a traditional episode, we thought we would publish it on the pod for all to hear! We talk about the last 2 years, what we look forward to, and we do a bunch of oracle deck card pulls for people who joined our Live! Enjoy! Support the show…

Hello, lovely listeners! Maria flying solo here since Laura has lost her voice, and we know we have been on a long break so we thought we would release something for y'all! I'm super excited to read these stories and hope you enjoy them too! This episode's stories include poltergeists, haunted tequila, UFOs, weird dreams, visits from passed loved o…

The next Mercury Retrograde is coming May 10 to June 2, and we want you to be ready! We have a very special guest for this episode, our resident astrologer extraordinaire Jess Demitro. Jess explains what exactly Mercury Retrograde is, how it affects us, if it's all bad, and how we can thrive during it. Plus, we talk about her exciting new podcast T…

Anyone craving a bonkers, super-horrific true crime story with so many layers, twists and turns, and which seems to overlap every crime category imaginable? Well, Laura delivered, y'all! Tune in for Laura's coverage of the Kuřim Case ... a crime case that is said to have inspired the plot of the movie Orphan (2009). Then, Maria covers the paranorma…

On this listeners episode we have a great mix of questions and stories. We read a question on how to get started as a witchling, some heartwarming ghost stories, some creepy ghost stories, and even a glitch-in-the-matrix story! Support the showDi Maria Ruiz, Laura Pagliaro

If you have been intrigued or interested in working with a deity—or deities—this is the episode for you! Deity work seems to be one of the most intimidating aspects of witchcraft for new witches, and also one of the most misunderstood. In this beginner's guide, we go over what a deity is, what exactly deity work is and is not, how to get started, a…

In this episode we dive into a topic we haven't touched in a while—cults! Maria covers the story of Synanon, a sobriety group that turned sinister once its leader Charles Dederich let the power go to his head (quelle surprise!) For paranormal, Laura covers the curse of Busby's Death Chair. A chair so loved by its original owner that he forbade anyo…

One of the most romantic notions of witchcraft is carefully selecting from glass jars of herbs or harvesting from your witch's garden to use in a spell jar, a bath ritual, or to brew a potion. But which herbs do you use and why? And how can you harness the healing qualities in plants? And what are some good herbs for beginners? We cover these and m…

We can't believe that this is our 20th Listeners Episode! We have a great group of story submissions, from witchy and spiritual to downright creepy. Plus, a listener's wild dream that if we were honest we would so watch the movie of! Support the showDi Maria Ruiz, Laura Pagliaro

Laura covers the courage of 10-year-old Krystal Surles, who survives witnessing her friend's murder and being attacked by the killer herself. Listen to learn about Krystal's bravery and how she helped stop a serial killer. Maria covers the hauntings at the home of America's first president George Washington—his estate of Mount Vernon in Virginia. S…

For the latest installment of our Types of Witches series, we are covering the Cosmic Witch! What is a Cosmic Witch? This witch is a practitioner with their practice and studies primarily focused on the cosmos and its effects on our lives here on Earth. Love astrology? This is the episode for you. We discuss signs that Cosmic Witchcraft might be yo…

In this episode, Maria covers Hollywood starlet Natalie Wood and her death under mysterious circumstances in 1981. Her body found floating off of Catalina Island, the people in question for her death are her husband and actor Robert Wagner, co-star Christopher Walken, and long time friend and yacht captain Dennis Davern. We look briefly through Woo…

We are so excited to roll out this next installment of our tarot-centric episodes! We walked you through the Fool's Journey a few episodes ago, but today we go through the significance of numbers in tarot. Numerology has been around since ancient times. From the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians, to even modern day, we have looked to numbers to dec…

The first listener stories and questions of 2021 are here! Tune in to hear paranormal, witchy, and true crime-y stories from our own listeners, as well as answers to their questions. Support the showDi Maria Ruiz, Laura Pagliaro

The first Spooky episode of 2022! Laura covers the brutal but inspiring story of Mary Vincent who as a teenager falls victim to the violence of a disturbed and vile stranger. Her story of survival and resilience is amazing, and a must-listen. Maria covers the history of the Rose Hall plantation in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Legend says that one of the m…

✨WE'RE BACK, WITCHES!! ✨Maria and Laura have returned from their Winter break that, well, ended up being longer than initially anticipated. But so much has happened and we are so excited for the year to come for the podcast! Today we kick off 2022 with another installment of our Ethical Witchcraft series. We take a trip through the history of white…

Welcome to our last episode of 2021! In this Spooky episode, Maria and Laura catch up on some exciting updates in their lives and then dive into their true crime and paranormal topics. Maria covers the murder of Sameena Imam, a kind and bubbly regional manager for Costco in the UK who promises her family to visit on Boxing Day, but never shows up f…

Our favorite day of the month is here! This Listener Stories episodes includes an awesome mix of chilling and heartwarming paranormal, listener questions, and a dash of true crime. We also got a couple of listener questions about shadow work and a voicemail story! Please note we are taking a small winter break with our last episode of 2021 releasin…

For our last Witchy episode of 2021, we decided to do a more organic format of the show like we do in our patron-exclusive Cauldron-side Chats. Today we're talking about our favorite nonfictional characters, both in books and on the screen, and what their zodiac signs would be, as well as playing a guessing game of the birth charts of some of our f…

This episode is an ode to our home, the San Francisco Bay Area! Step into the True Crime Universe, where everything is connected!! Laura covers the kidnapping of Patty Hearst from her Berkeley home by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) in the 1970s. Hearst would eventually turn on her wealthy parents and pledge her allegiance to the cause of the …

We had the honor of sitting down and talking with the Love Witch, bestselling author, generational witch, international burlesque showgirl, and confidence & sensuality coach Veronic Varlow (@veronicavarlow). Veronica's new book Bohemian Magick just released earlier this month, and we gotta say ... this book is a work of art! Listen to hear us discu…

Old-timey murder and modern UFO sightings come together for a super long spooky episode! Maria covers the grisly Hall-Mills double homicide case from the 1920s that swept the nation through sensationalized journalism. This murder has everything—a crabapple tree, torn love letters, a stoic widow, a lawsuit for millions of dollars, and a gossipy hog …

After a little break we are back with some listener stories and questions! We had so many amazing submissions this time around—from heartfelt and sentimental, to downright creepy. Plus Maria and Laura discuss ... have The New Witches finally made it big?! You tell us! Listen for all the feels and the chills. Support the show…

In this week's witchy episode, Laura and Maria dive into the concept of fate, and how the fabric of our destiny might be woven all around us. We cover the deities of fate in the Greek, Roman, and Norse pantheons, as well as the Chinese philosophy around one's destiny. Plus, we share what our own beliefs are around fate. Listen to deepen the meaning…

After a very busy week, the New Witches are finally back to serve up some spookiness with two stories that both inspired horror films. Laura covers the serial killer known as the Gainesville Ripper whose horrifying crimes would inspire a franchise of horror films. Spoiler alert warning for said franchise *wink, wink*. Maria covers the urban legends…

The veil is thinner than ever this time of year. So if you're curious about incorporating your ancestors into your practice and want to connect with them more, this episode will give you a beginner's manual on how to do that. We cover the difference between ancestor veneration and ancestor worship, the ethics to consider when working with your ance…

In this listeners' episode we have a great variety of questions and stories ranging from witchy, paranormal, and true crime! Plus, we break down our personal opinions about moon water and a particularly interesting meditation one of our listeners had. Tune in to hear from our very own listeners! Support the show…

In this Spooky episode, The New Witches chat about their busiest time of year, spooky honeymoons in New England, and how the term "alien" is apparently not PC to use anymore to refer to extraterrestrials ... ?? Maria covers true crime in this episode, retelling the harrowing abduction story of Austrian 10-year-old Natascha Kampusch, and her 8.5 yea…

This is a fun one, y'all! Maria and Laura discuss the Fall season that is upon us and all the magical things we can do to celebrate. If you're into aesthetics, this is the episode for you. Listen in as we discuss different "witch-roms" from past decades and how to take each of their aesthetics into the spooky season. Witchy movies, spells, and born…

Maria and Laura catch up and chat about mercury retrograde and their current favorite non-alcoholic beverages. Then they serve up the spookiness! Laura covers the true crime story of Rachel Barber—a talented and beautiful 15 year old who is murdered by her babysitter. Maria covers the Native American folklore of the Pukwudgie and its recent sightin…

In this Witchy Wednesday episode, Laura and Maria catch up and talk about wildfires and the 1979 film Amityville Horror ... because flies suck. Plus, Laura gives us a course on the Chevrolet Vega car. And speaking of demons stalking innocent folks, let's talk about protection magic! Learn the different rituals, spells, crystals, and herbs you can i…

We've got a short and sweet one for y'all this time around. In this Listener Stories episode we cover a bittersweet dream visitation, yellow eyes in the dark, new witch tips, and a loyal, furry familiar. Listen for some great submissions from our very own listeners! Support the showDi Maria Ruiz, Laura Pagliaro

In this spooky episode, Maria announces some big news! She also covers the brutal murders by Robert Ben Rhoades, aka the Truck Stop Killer, one of the most dangerous sex offenders and serial killers in American history. Laura covers the mysterious and eerie staircases that lead to nowhere ... a phenomenon that many have witnessed of their own and h…

Let's be real. We are all stressed, the last year and a half has been hard, we want to be on top of our witchy game, but sometimes it all becomes a little much. This episode will help you slow down in your practice and day-to-day life and incorporate mindfulness techniques and healthful daily habits. We go over the history of mindfulness and medita…

This spooky episode Laura covers the Museum de Gevangenpoort, a prison-turned-museum-of-torture in the Hague, and the gruesome murders that occurred on its land. It's mob mentality turned lethal with a pinch of baskets on fire. Maria covers the Hispanic folklore of La Llorona and reads first-hand accounts of terrifying paranormal experiences with t…

The second installment of our Types of Witches series is here! Listen to this deep dive on chaos magic and witchcraft. Do you love science, psychology, and pragmatism? Are you intrigued by sigil magic? Do you want to follow a practice free from religion or dogma? If so, we recommend you give this episode a listen, because chaos magic might just be …

Happy Friday the 13th, friends! We have an awesome Listener Stories for you filled with wild dreams, new witch tips, ghostly experiences, and stories that'll give you warm fuzzies. Support the show

After a long, but well-needed break, Maria and Laura are back to serve you all the gruesome and spooky stories! Maria brings us a deep dive on the Manson Family and the notorious Tate-LaBianca murders, plus where some of the cult members are today. Laura pays homage to her roots and covers the several hauntings and cryptids of the Netherlands/Holla…

You'd be a fool not to listen to this witchy episode, friends. Come along this journey with us as we discuss the surprise episode topic we teased last week! Tune in to hear Laura and Maria discuss some of life's greatest lessons, and the natural ebbs and flows of our fate and fortune. Listen to see what's in the cards for today's topic! Support the…

It's spooky week, everybody! Laura covers the murder of Travis Alexander, a man who met the wrong woman (who happened to be super dumb, it's astonishing how little this woman thinks things through), and Maria covers all the various haunts of the town of Jefferson in East Texas. Plus, we tease next week's witchy episode. Support the show…

Lucky number 13, and better late than never! Maria and Laura come back from their breaks with some awesome tales from our very own listeners. We have it all in this one: witchy, paranormal, and true crime, plus stories, questions, and voicemails! Listen for some creepy, hair-raising stories! Support the show…

In this episode, Laura and Maria cover how the Swedes celebrate Midsummer (no murderous cults involved), various pagan customs in celebrating the Summer Solstice, and finally how you can celebrate Litha in the modern day! Plus, listen to the witches orgasm about food and laugh about Nordic countries on TikTok. Check out the TikToker we mention in t…