{"podcast":{"title":"Seeking Witchcraft","slug":"seeking-witchcraft-886047","podcast_index_feed_id":886047,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/ed54bc8e-2733-4085-a102-31c338ae2d6f","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/seeking-witchcraft6532","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/12/18/1/1b496120-e499-405e-8919-82040b1a04a6_40393231.png","author":"Seeking Witchcraft","episode_count":114,"summary":"This podcast is aimed at beginner witches with informational episodes focusing on various topics regarding Witchcraft and Wicca. Tune in to listen to the voices of witches from all around the world as they share snippets of their practice, experiences, knowledge, and expertise with the listeners. Seeking Witchcraft is available for free to stream any where you listen to your favorite podcasts, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. You can find Ashley on Facebook at Seeking Witchcraft Podcast, Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), or Patreon ( patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft ( http://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft ) ). Blessed be!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T22:20:47.545892+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-witchcraft-886047"},"episode":{"title":"S8 Ep10: Ensouling the Effigy: The Magic of Poppets and Spirit Work with Matthew Venus","slug":"s8-ep10-ensouling-the-effigy-the-magic-of-poppets-and-spirit-work-with-matthew-venus","published_at":"2025-10-22T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-witchcraft-886047/s8-ep10-ensouling-the-effigy-the-magic-of-poppets-and-spirit-work-with-matthew-venus","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-witchcraft-886047","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8794273","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/db27d0d5-7143-4ef9-9162-cd5a4400fbf0/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Seeking Witchcraft , Ashley is joined by author and practitioner Matthew Venus to explore his book, Ensouling the Effigy: The Witch’s Arte of Enspirited Objects . Together, they dive into the art of effigy magic, spirit vessels, and the role of animism in modern witchcraft. From crafting effigies and spirit houses to building authentic relationships with spirits, this conversation offers both practical techniques and deeper insights for anyone looking to expand their magical toolkit and spiritual connections. You can purchase Matthew's book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, through Crossed Crow Books or Red Wheel/Weiser. Find Matthew on his website at https://spiritusarcanum.com/ or on Instagram @spiritus_arcanum . You can find Ashley on Twitter ( @SeekWitchcraft ), Instagram ( @seekingwitchcraft ), personal Instagram ( @spellsandkettlebells ), Facebook (\" Seeking Witchcraft Podcast \" or \"Ashley Seekraft\"), or the community Facebook group (\" Witches Seeking Witchcraft \"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In this episode of Seeking Witchcraft , Ashley is joined by author and practitioner Matthew Venus to explore his book, Ensouling the Effigy: The Witch’s A…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2025,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/seeking-witchcraft-886047/episodes/s8-ep10-ensouling-the-effigy-the-magic-of-poppets-and-spirit-work-with-matthew-venus/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-witchcraft-886047/s8-ep10-ensouling-the-effigy-the-magic-of-poppets-and-spirit-work-with-matthew-venus.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}