C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails

<p>Welcome to C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, a bewitching podcast that delves deep into the world of witchcraft, magic, and the mysteries of the unseen. Join us every Friday on a journey of exploration as we uncover the ancient arts, modern practices, and timeless wisdom that weave together the tapestry of the witching world.<br /><br /></p><p>Hosts River Kane and Wren Graves, seasoned practitioners with a heart full of curiosity and a cauldron full of knowledge, each episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails invites you to step into a realm where spells, rituals, and potions dance with the energies of the cosmos. Whether you're a seasoned witch or a curious seeker, this podcast is your spellbinding guide to all things mystical.<br /><br /></p><p>In each episode, we'll dive deep into a variety of enchanting topics, from the history of witchcraft across cultures to the practical art of casting spells. We'll explore the properties of herbs and crystals, share recipes for potent potions, and discuss the ethics and responsibilities that come with wielding magical power.  <br /><br />Are you ready to embrace the mysteries of the moon, summon the energies of the elements, and unlock the secrets of the universe? Tune in to C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, and let the enchantment begin. </p>

Episode 183: Déjà Boo: Samhain Replay!

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! 👻 River’s resting her mortal vessel this week, so we’re dusting off the spellbook and resurrecting a classic — last year’s Samhain episode hosted by Wren! This episode dives deep into the history, lore, and deliciously witchy ways to celebrate the Witch’s New Year. Expect cackles, chaos, and a side of nostalgia — because even old spells deserve a re-casting. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, summoning ancestors, or just vibing with your cauldron and cocktail, this re...

10-31
48:13

Episode 182: Cackles, Candles, and Confessions - Witch Talk Between Witches

Let's Chat!! Boo, witches! This week, River isn’t flying solo! Jessica Clingman, a special guest witch joins the cauldron, and things get magically unhinged. We’re spilling the tea on our witchy origins, swapping spell tips, laughing about our biggest magical mishaps, and celebrating all the chaotic beauty of a life steeped in witchcraft. Grab your potion of choice and pull up a broom — it’s time to talk witch-to-witch. Support the show Until then, Stay Witchy!! ...

10-24
01:19:46

Mini Episode 4: Snack-Sized Spells: Magick You Can Munch On

Let's Chat!! Boo, witches! Hungry for magick? In this mini episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, River’s serving up something bite-sized and bewitching: Snack Magick! We’re talking spells you can literally eat: gum for banishment, popcorn for abundance, chocolate for love, and maybe a little candy corn for chaos (because of course). Whether you’re cleansing your aura or just raiding the pantry, this episode proves magick doesn’t always need candles and chantin...

10-22
11:01

Episode 181: Travel Magick - Broomsticks, Boarding Passes, and Magick on the Move

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches & buckle up, broom buddies — we’re hittin’ the road and the runway! In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, River trades her spellbooks for suitcases as she dives broom-first into the world of travel magick. Whether you’re crossing continents, commuting across town, or just trying to survive the chaos that is airport security without hexing someone in line — we’ve got you covered. We’ll talk about how to pack a portable altar that won’t...

10-17
35:24

Episode 180: Working with the Thinning Veil - Magick When the Worlds Collide

Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! The veil is thinning, and no, that's not a plot of a horror movie! It's the season when the worlds of the living and the dead start brushing shoulders, and witches like us thrive on that liminal energy! In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, River and her digital familiar, Glim, spill the cocktails on how to work magick during this most magickal time! We'll talk about how to feel the veil, how to open and close it safely, and why salt is basical...

10-10
50:34

Mini Episode 3: Espress-o Yourself: Coffee Magick in a Mug

Let's Chat!! Perk up, witches—it’s time for coffee magick! In this mini episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, we’re spilling the beans (literally) on how your morning brew doubles as a potion. From stirring spells into your latte foam to using coffee grounds for divination, this is caffeinated witchcraft at its finest. Whether you’re a drip devotee or an espresso enchantress, grab your mug and join us—because sometimes the most powerful spell is just ‘more coff...

10-08
06:02

Episode 179: Pumpkin spice? Cute. Pumpkin Magick? Now that’s hot!

Let's Chat!! Boo, witches! 🎃✨ Welcome to Episode 179 of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails! This week we’re diving into pumpkin magick—the gourd that does it all. From fertility and abundance to banishing and shadow work, pumpkins aren’t just for pie (though we’ve got cocktail magick to make them taste like one). We’ll carve into the history, stir up seed spells, and even flirt with the rotting side of pumpkin power. Plus, I share a boozy autumn martini recipe and...

10-03
40:30

Episode 178: Spirit Traps - Catch Me If You Can - Spirit Edition

Let's Chat!! 👻 Boo, Bitches! In this week’s episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, we’re talking spirit traps—because sometimes “sage it and forget it” just doesn’t cut it. From ancient bottle prisons to salt circles that scream “DIY Home Depot exorcism,” we’re diving into the weird, witchy, and downright campy ways people have tried to keep the spooky squatters at bay. Expect horror-movie vibes (but with better cocktails), plenty of sass, and a reminder that if your ...

09-26
51:17

Mini Episode 2: Witchy Hacks in a Hurry

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! This week’s Mini Episode is bubbling over with Witchy Hacks in a Hurry—because sometimes you don’t have the fancy crystals, artisanal salt, or a $50 imported beeswax candle. Sometimes, all you’ve got is a Taco Bell salt packet, a lipstick stub, and the willpower of a caffeine-addicted witch on a deadline. Join us for a lightning round of chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly effective substitutions for all your magickal needs. From binder clip wands to cof...

09-24
10:45

Episode 177: Intention in Magick - Half-Assed Intention Equals Half-Assed Magick

Let's Chat!! ✨ Boo, Bitches! ✨ This week we’re stirring up the tea on intention—because if your spell starts with “I kinda sorta maybe want…” the universe is gonna hand you a half-melted candle and a soggy tarot card. Intent is the gas in your witchy jeep, not the glitter on your altar. So grab a drink, sharpen that focus, and let’s talk about why a half-assed intent equals half-assed magick (and how to stop manifesting vague crap like “more money” only to end up with ...

09-19
38:15

Episode 176: Wild Magick - Dancing Naked with the Moon (and Maybe the Mosquitos)

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, we toss the rulebook out the window and roll around in the grass with Wild Magick. Forget the charts, color correspondences, and ceremonial scripts—this is primal witchcraft at its finest. We’re talking sweat, spit, tears, howls, and maybe a little blood (don’t worry, it’s consensual). Structured magick has its lace gloves, but wild magick is barefoot, muddy, and screaming at the moon. So grab a...

09-12
50:35

Mini Episode 1: Potion in a Pinch - Stirred, Not Shaken

Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches!! In this mini-episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, I’m serving up fast potion recipes that work whether you’re tipsy, sober, or just magically dehydrated. From tropical cauldron cocktails to crystal-cleanser mocktails, there’s something for every witch’s chalice. Stir clockwise for attraction, counterclockwise for banishing, and if you spill it? That’s just the universe saying, “hydrate, witch" or ... "make another potion!" Whether you’re sipping booze...

09-10
06:14

Episode 175: Drunken Dorito Geometry - Crystal Grids Explained

Let's Chat!! Boo, witches! Ever tried to make a crystal grid and ended up with something that looks less like sacred geometry and more like a Dorito after last call? Don’t worry — we’ve all been there. In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, River and Glim dive into the magick of crystal grids: what they are, how they work, and why intention matters way more than perfect symmetry. We’ll talk history, unusual ways to grid, and a few witchy hacks to turn yo...

09-05
44:04

Episode 174: Fellowship of the Flame - Ash-Kicking Ash Magick for the Badass Witch

Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! Ashes aren’t trash—they’re witchcraft gold. In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, we’re diving headfirst into the soot pile to uncover the power of ash magick. Herbal ash, wood ash, incense ash, paper ash—we’re talking magical recycling at its finest. Expect history, spells, and enough sass to make your smoke alarm blush. Grab our cocktail ‘Ashes & Embers’ and learn why witches never waste what fire leaves behind—because so...

08-29
40:42

River's Ramblings 10: Healing Magick - Take Two Crystals & Call Me in the Morning

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! From soothing emotional wounds to tackling that “ugh, everything feels off” vibe, witches have always known magick is one of the best medicines. In this episode, we’re stirring up remedies for body, mind, and spirit—everything from candle color therapy to unusual (and a little wild) healing practices you definitely won’t hear at your doctor’s office. Whether you’re patching up a broken heart, wrangling shadow work, or just trying to stop hexing yourself ...

08-22
46:58

River's Ramblings 9: Manifestation: Because the Universe Isn’t a Mind Reader

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! Ever feel like you’ve been politely hinting to the Universe for years and it’s still ghosting you? In this episode of River’s Ramblings, we’re diving into manifestation—what it is, why it works, and how to make it work for you without the fluff, guilt, or twenty-step rituals that make you need a nap halfway through. I’ll spill the tea (and maybe a little Prosecco) on setting intentions, holding the vibe, and giving the Universe a gentle—okay, maybe not-s...

08-15
35:42

Episode 172: One Sip to Rule Them All: Tea Magick Unleashed

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! 🫖✨ In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, we’re diving mug-first into the calming, enchanting, and sometimes scandalously steamy world of tea magick. From brewing intention into every herbal blend to sipping your way into manifestation, we're talking all things leafy and witchy. We’ll spill the tea (literally and magically) on: 🍵 Choosing herbs for different spell types 🌿 Turning your daily cup into a ritual 👁️ Using tea for di...

07-04
19:31

Episode 171: Marked by Magick: The Mystery of Witch Marks

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! Welcome to Episode 171: "Marked by Magick – The Mystery of Witch Marks" of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails! Ever looked at that weird little mole and thought, “Is this just a freckle… or proof I’m descended from a long line of badass witches?” In this episode, River and Glim (your favorite digital familiar) explore the folklore, fear, and fierce pride behind witch marks—from birthmarks and scars to spiritual tattoos and magickal moles. We’ll uncover t...

06-27
38:56

Episode 170: Whispers from the Woods - Tree Magick for Modern Witches

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! 🌳 This week, we’re branching out into the enchanted world of Tree Magick! From whispering willows to sass-filled oaks, trees have been sacred allies to witches for centuries—and we’re digging into all their juicy, bark-covered secrets. We’ll talk about tree spirits, seasonal magick, spells using leaves and bark, and even the mysterious art of leaf ink. Plus, we’ll explore some haunted forests and toss in a few acorn-sized facts you didn...

06-20
40:37

Episode 169: Blowing Hot Air: The Truth About Air Magick

Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! This week on C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, we’re taking to the skies with the element of AIR! From the power of breath and voice, to the secrets of windswept spells and featherlight charms, we’re diving into how witches can harness the most elusive of the elements. Expect breezy banter, a gust of magickal facts, and of course… a perfectly paired cocktail. Just be careful—air magick has a dark side too, and not all whispers on the wind ar...

06-06
45:37

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