Ouija Boards and Midnight Margs

Hey, Ouija bbs! We know it's been a minute. We're sorry! In addition to *gestures at literally everything* our little coven is growing! You read that right. Our dearest Shayle is expecting a little gremlin! What does this mean for OBMM? We're not going away for good, but we're also not putting any pressure on this space to churn out content. So you can find us.....when we post! LOL - and for now that will have to do. As always, Book Coven chugs steadily along on Instagram and you can find Shayle over at @ThinningOfTheVeilApothecary. If you're desperate for more unhinged Cheyenne rants, keep your eyes on this space! I'm brewing up something new and mysterious to help keep you company in the meantime. We love you so much witches, we hope you enjoy this silly mourning brew where we introduce you to our favorite devils. <3

Welcome back, Ouija bbs! 2025 is already off to a pretty wild start so we’re not going to waste any time. Joining us today is the incomparable, Moon Mama Gena – back to give us her insights on the astrology of the year ahead and how we can tap into these energies to help ourselves and our communities come out the other side stronger and intact. Grab your notebook, chart and a pen and let’s get to it.    CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS ·      Intro to 2025 – 40:24 ·      What we will be covering – 44:08 ·      Nodes of Fate Changing Signs (North Node in Pisces and South Node in Virgo) – 44:54 ·      The 4 Eclipses of 2025 – 59:11 ·      Personal Planets In Retrograde – 1:12:14 ·      Outer planets changing signs and elements – 2:08:59 ·      Jupiter leaving Gemini to shift into Cancer – 2:14:42 ·      Saturn's shift between Aries and back to Pisces – 2:21:14 ·      Uranus leaving Taurus to shift into Gemini – 2:35:57 ·      Neptune's shift into Aries – 2:42:50 ·      Pluto In Aquarius – 2:51:02 ·      Review of Main 2025 Energies – 3:04:14   WANT TO WORK WITH GENA IRL IN COSTA RICA?! Get the deets below: For 7 days we will be immersed in the Caribbean coast, practicing yoga, and tending to our sacred hearts. Together we will reset the nervous system, interact with our luscious environment, and embark on a self-love journey filled with equal parts restoration and adventure. The rustic retreat center (Tierra de Suenos) is just outside the Caribbean resort town of Puerto Viejo, nestled in the jungle right next to some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.  The price of the retreat is $1500 and includes 7 nights of accommodations, 3 locally sourced meals a day and 2 daily yoga classes where we will journey through the Chakra system each morning and close our days with yin/ restorative and yoga Nidra practices at night. Plenty of free time is woven into the schedule to allow for optional tours, activities and excursions as well as wellness activities offered by the Retreat Center. There are still 8 spots available, please email Cassie to reserve your spot! Cassandra.r.hatt@gmail.com.

Blessed Yuletide and Happy Solstice, witches! Today we're bringing you a cozy, holiday inspired episode all about the magic of Spirit Flight. PLUS Ouija bbs get a special peek at the first drop of Thinning of the Veil Apothecary's inaugural line of tinctures! (Use code: OBMM for 10% off at checkout). We're so grateful to be back in community with you, witches. We all need it now more than ever. COME FIND US OFF-AIR at: - Monthly Working Challenge (message on Insta to join) - OBMM Book Coven (message on Insta to join) - TOVA Herbal Wisdom Circle OTHER HOUSEKEEPING/RESOURCES - Slutty Timmy Turner with WWCT - Mage by Moonlight - Spirit Flight Course

Happy November, witches! :) This month, we're bringing you a cozy, mindful episode where we take you through some of our favorite OBMM Book Coven Sacred Reading Practices! This is a great chance to slow down and start to realize that any text can (and often should) be treated as sacred. If this episode tickles your brain, come join us on instagram once a month to explore a wide range of literature through a witchcraft lens. CHEERS, bbs! Sacred Reading Resources: Harry Potter and the Sacred Text Podcast How To Develop a Sacred Reading Practice Sacred Reading Breakdown This episode is brought to you by Thinning of the Veil Apothecary.

We're back, WITCHES! After a long, hot summer hiatus we've returned to bring you a full year of OBMM weirdness, one month at a time. In today's absolute NOPE of an episode we're talking all things mimics and doppelgängers. Tune in as we discuss what they are, what they might want, and why you should NEVER respond to a bodiless voice. CHEERS! PS. If you loved this episode and want to help us grow, please consider leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more than you know. PLUS when you send us a screenshot of your review you'll receive a FREE 1-card mini tarot reading.

Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! This episode is brought to you by *Hot Aliens.* In a quintessential Mourning Brew, we're coming at you unhinged and unedited to swap spine tingling tales of mysterious disappearances in our National Parks and the creepiest camping trips. What IS in the woods? CHEERS! --- Season 6 Housekeeping! We will be back on our traditional Samhain weekend to bless your ears with our nonsense once again. But this time you'll be getting a FULL YEAR of OBMM, with monthly deep dive episodes and mooooore! Miss us already? Book Coven and *Monthly Working Coven will continue to exist in perpetuity in the group chats all summer long - send us a DM on instagram if you want to join the fun. WE LOVE YOU WITCHES.

Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! Today, Shayle is joined by the one and only Kendra Ruth to chat all things astro-herbalism! This conversation was an absolute delight and could have gone on for hours (Part 2 coming in Season 6!!). We're so excited to bring Kendra's energy and insights to your ears and we hope you love her as much as we do. MORE KENDRA: Follow on Instagram & X @_kendraruthless - https://www.instagram.com/_kendraruthless/ Learn more & book a reading at Happy to Be Here - https://www.happytobhere.com/ DONATE TO MAUI STRONG FUND: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! Today we're taking you down the reddit-hole with some of the internet's favorite abduction stories. Close the windows and grab something cozy, it's gonna get weird. CHEERS, witches! PS – don't forget to join the Book Coven and the Weekly Working Coven on Instagram so you don't lose a drop of OBMM magic when this season goes on summer hiatus! See you soon! ALIEN REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/Experiencers/s/Q76bnzj6RW

Happy Sunday, ouija bbs! Today we're bringing you a big, steaming cup of nourishing herbal goodness. Listen as Shayle takes us through her favorite herbs for grounding and shares some of her tips for utilizing them in your practice. We hope this episode inspires you to take an additional 10 minutes of action today. Call your representatives and demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza now. Share reputable education online. Talk to your friends and family. Donate if you are able. RESOURCES: 2023 Palestine Liberation Resource List - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ol9GjNwTo99mPzXnRgL0ZLvs-fw0vc6MEPBJhuJHtbo/edit Palestinian Youth Movement Reading List - https://palestinianyouthmovement.com/reading-list Learn from @wokescientist - Dr Ayesha Khan Learn from @theslowfactory Stop Gaza Genocide Toolkit - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hpHkM9KlH5Yn3xq7nk9xfPtIkWZDblWnCKD8xt5DBx0/mobilebasic?fbclid=PAAabn3Ziw56t7YWFfotoHo9RVXieG9hx5tsw8OQtenWvFInrcHQ7Uw1BvYKk

You've been so patient, Ouija bbs, and the time is finally here! Enjoy our annual forecast of the year ahead with Moon Mama Gena. Our tips for getting the most out of this episode? Have your birth chart and a notebook and pen handy so you can mark the major transits and where they may have an additional impact on you and energy around you. As always, thank you so much to Gena for sharing so much depth and knowledge with our lovely coven. We are truly so spoiled to have such generous guests. CHEERS, witches! More GENA: http://moonmamagena.com Instagram: @genahon BOOK A READING: http://moonmamagena.com/index.php/schedule-a-reading/

Happy New Year Ouija bbs!! We hope you had a nourishing Yuletide. :) We're back today with one of your old favorite pals - Jeremy from When Walls Can Talk: The Podcast - to unravel the paranormal mysteries still lingering around this iconic and tragic story. Be sure to pop over to Instagram when you finish listening to tell us your thoughts! Cheers, witches! MORE JEREMY: Instagram: @When_Walls_Can_Talk @BettySwallowsAlnite YouTube: Ghost Hunty TV MORE LIZZIE: Shock Docs: The Curse of Lizzie Borden Kindred Spirits: The Search for Lizzie Borden

Hey Ouija bbs! Today we’re hiking deep into the canyons of Arizona for a spine tingling tale of love and loss. This episode talks about murder and the death of children so if that is not something you are comfortable listening to right now, please take care of your brain and skip this one. We’re going to take a 2 week break for the holidays and can’t wait to see you back here in 2024. Cheers, witches!!

Happy Sunday, witches! Today's episode has everything you could possibly want – unhinged OBMM madness, cryptids, MadLibs and the comedic stylings of one Mr. Rowan Oaken. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did making it. CHEERS! Listen to the latest episodes of Season of the Witch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MlJIxryFpZT1e4ZmK7atc And don't forget to join us on Instagram for this week's working! @ouijaboardsandmidnightmargs

Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! Today's episode brings you some of that unhinged chaos demon magic you love so much as we explore the haunting tale of the Hatchet Lady of Red Rocks. Listen in as Shayle gives us a history of the park and the spectral force who still calls it home. Then, check back in with us on Instagram to get this week's working and to keep the conversation going. LEARN MORE: https://puzzleboxhorror.com/the-hatchet-lady-of-red-rocks-urban-legend/

Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! | *Trigger Warning* Today we're sharing the story of Leah Smock, the last accused American witch to be burned alive. If this is not something you can handle today, please take this perwitchin' slip to take care of your brain first and always. – While Leah's story is heavy and has hard moments, it's also an incredible tale of power, wisdom and sacred knowing. We hope you enjoy and find comfort here too. Cheers, witches! | Sources & Learn More https://battletownwitch.com/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20830722/leah-smock https://www.acclaimpress.com/books/battletown-witch/

Happy Sunday, Ouija bbs! We are SO EXCITED to bring you this gorgeous conversation with Carla from "A Venerated Death." A Venerated Death provides a variety of services and goods to help guide you through life’s most sacred transition. Whether you're looking to learn more about end-of-life planning, developing wishes for care, and filling out advance directives – or assistance in making meaning to your loved one’s life, support within the active dying process, before and after death rituals or funeral guidance – Carla's approach blends traditional wisdom with a modern understanding of end-of-life care.  Join us in conversation and community as we explore her experience as a death doula, addressing death anxiety for the living and so much more. Ready to go deeper? Find more information about Carla's offerings and services at www.avenerateddeath.com or @a_venerated_death. To learn more about advance directives and end-of-life care in your state visit: https://www.everplans.com/

This episode is sponsored by Thinning of the Veil Apothecary. http://www.thinningoftheveilapothecary.com/ Happy Sunday witches! Join us today in north London to take a stroll down Swain's Lane as we explore the eerie legend of the Highgate Vampire. This story has everything – a violent spirit, dark magic rituals, dueling magicians, and a host of unexplained encounters. CHEERS, Witches! PS - Don't forget to follow us on instagram @ouijaboardsandmidnightmargs for this week's "Weekly Working Challenge". SOURCES: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/strange-tale-of-highgate-vampire/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/akwkgj/highgate-vampire-history-sean-manchester https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/11/16/the-highgate-vampire-a-20th-century-vampire-tale/

We’re BACK, witches! Season five is bringing you so many fun new goodies so make sure you’re following us on Instagram @ouijaboardsandmidnightmargs to stay up to date on the latest coven happenings! Today we’re kicking off with a fun and cozy conversation about familiars and how they became connected to the witch. We have such an interesting, spooky, and occasionally unhinged, season planned for you and we’re so grateful to everyone who has been here since S1S1 and everyone who is joining us for the very first time. We love you!! Cheers, witches! — THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SISTER YARROW. Use code MARGS15 for 15% off your order at sisteryarrow.com - ends Jan 1, 2024.

(SAFETY DISCLAIMER - don’t put flour on a fire. It will combust and make things worse. And remember to do your googling before you take advice from us 😅). ——— Can you believe it, witches?! Our Season 4 Finale is here! Today we're joined by the delightful Madeleine from Sister Yarrow (formerly Paragon & Bone) for a cozy conversation about all things Kitchen Magick. We talk herbal allies, lazy witchcraft, house spirits, connecting with your ancestors, and so much more. Thank you for all your support this season - we are brewing up some truly magical things for you this summer – so stay in touch on Instagram so you never miss a thing. We love you all so much witches, see you back here on Samhain! CHEERS MORE MADELEINE: Follow @sisteryarrow on Instagram Explore her offerings at paragonandbone.com

Gooooood Mourning Brew, witches! We had so much fun in our last episode with Maria and Jessica from You're Creeping Me Out – that we decided we just weren't quite ready to leave Kentucky! We're going deep into Mammoth Cave today to talk about some of the most famous spirits rumored to still haunt the miles and miles of caverns. We definently recommend checking out the links below for more info, photos of the caves, etc! And follow our new podcast pals – CHEERS! LINKS & RESOURCES You're Creeping Me Out Podcast River Styx & The Underground River Boat Tour The Mammoth Cave Mummies The Corpse of a Cave Explorer Tragedy At Sand Cave Mammoth Cave National Park Ghost Stories