Discussing life, chaos, spirituality, and a healthy dose of witchcraft. Join me on the journey to the sometimes grey side of things along with a little love and light side. You never know what craziness is going to fall out of my head!
Under a violet moon, Raven tends her grimoire and stirs ancient remedies to life. A nurse cloaked in midnight magick, she walks between worlds — blending the old and the new, the seen and unseen, the whispered and the roared.
A Raven's Ramblings Life Update
Well... life has been life-ing. 😂
If you've noticed that Raven's Ramblings has been a little quieter lately, I promise I haven't disappeared. Between work, going back to school, trying to be a functioning adult, and attempting to keep all the plates spinning without launching one across the room... things have been a little chaotic.
So this episode is exactly what the name of this podcast promises:
I'm rambling.
No carefully researched witchcraft topic. No lesson. No script. Just me sitting down, turning on the microphone, and catching up with you about what's been happening in my world, where I've been, and why the podcast hasn't been getting quite as much attention lately.
Sometimes life changes the rhythm of our practice, our creativity, and the things we love doing. That doesn't mean we've abandoned them.
Sometimes we're just busy surviving the chapter we're in.
So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and come hang out with me for a little while.
I'm still here.
I'm still witchy.
And I've still got plenty of stories to tell.
Stay curious. Stay wild. And stay witchy.
11 Sept 2026
EP 67: Do You Need an Altar?
Do you actually need an altar to practice witchcraft?
Short answer: No.
Longer answer? That's what we're talking about in this episode of The Raven's Grimoire.
Altars are everywhere in modern witchcraft, especially online. Beautiful candles, crystals, statues, herbs, antique bottles, and perfectly arranged witchy treasures can make it seem like creating an altar is one of the first requirements for becoming a witch.
But what is an altar actually for?
In this episode, we're talking about what an altar is, why you might want one, the difference between an altar and a shrine, what you can put on an altar, and why yours doesn't have to look anything like the elaborate spaces you see on social media.
We'll also talk about temporary altars, hidden altars, travel altars, outdoor altars, and what to do when you simply don't have the space, privacy, money, or desire for one.
Because your altar can be an elaborate sacred space...
Or a candle on your nightstand.
It can fit inside a tiny tin.
It can exist on your kitchen table for twenty minutes.
Or you can have no altar at all.
The altar isn't what makes you a witch. Your practice does.
Another page for The Raven's Grimoire, a beginner-friendly guide to building a witchcraft practice that actually belongs to you.
27 Jul 2026
EP 66 Protection vs Cleansing vs Warding
Protection. Cleansing. Warding.
They're three of the most common words you'll hear in modern witchcraft... but they're often used as if they all mean the same thing.
They don't.
In this episode of The Beginner's Grimoire, we're breaking down the differences between cleansing, protection, and warding in a simple, practical way that's perfect for beginners and a great refresher for experienced practitioners.
We'll explore:
• What cleansing is (and what it isn't)
• How protection differs from warding
• Why wards are meant for places, not people
• Simple examples you can incorporate into your own practice
• Why magic is more like everyday self-care than dramatic movie spells
If you've ever wondered when to cleanse, when to protect yourself, or when to refresh the wards around your home, this episode will help you build a stronger foundation for your practice.
Because sometimes the most powerful magic isn't the most dramatic...
It's simply knowing which tool to use.
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