This week's episode features an interview with urban fantasy author C.N. Rowan, the magic of whiskey, and a journey with our ancestors. So find yourself a glass of single malt Scotch and come along for the ride!

Affirmation: "I carry forward the resilience and strength of my ancestors, while releasing their fear."

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More Stuff!

Witch's Liquor Cabinet: Base Spirits (including whiskey!) Minisode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429206/episodes/18572000

Beltane Minisode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429206/episodes/19103430

Burke & Hare death/life masks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_and_Hare_murders

Link to post about Ancestor Rites and Whiskey: https://zora.medium.com/heres-why-we-offer-spirits-for-the-spirits-ec1406125fbb

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In today's minisode, you can learn all about the ancient Celtic trampolines, as well as the history of, superstitions around, and modern practices to celebrate Beltane.

Make yourself a strawberry honey mojito, get your thorn bush decorated for the Best Bush contest, and settle in to this week's minisode!

Affirmation: The Beltane fires ignite my passion and creativity

In the Southern Hemisphere? Check out our Samhain Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429206/episodes/18110509

Amy's Beltane Sources

https://naturallymodernlife.com/beltane-celebrations-for-the-modern-green-witch-altar-ideas-tradition/

https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-beltane-and-the-last-day-of-ridvan/

https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/factsheets/the-festival-of-beltane/

https://www.history.com/articles/beltane

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-religion/The-Celtic-gods

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane

https://www.pagangrimoire.com/what-is-beltane-celebrate/

Oracle Deck: Seasons of the Witch Beltane by Lorraine Anderson and Juliet Diaz, Illustrated by Giada Rose: https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/en-us/products/seasons-of-the-witch-beltane-oracle

Strawberry Honey Mojito (Energy: Abundance, Love, Creativity, Purification, Joy)

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 2-3 TB honey simple syrup (see recipe below)
• 90 mL (3 oz) white rum
• 1 lime cut into pieces (leave a half-wheel for garnish)
• 2 strawberries (+ 1 more for garnish)
• 4-5 mint leaves (+ more for garnish)
• Club soda

Directions

1. Gently muddle limes, strawberries, and mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker.
2. Add ice honey syrup & rum & shake it up, baby!
3. Pour (do not strain!) into a highball glass.
4. Top with club soda.
5. Garnish with lime, strawberry, and mint leaves

Honey simple syrup

Heat ½ cup of water & ½ cup of honey together, stirring until honey is completely dissolved.

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Today's episode requires Moon joy and a strawberry daiquiri! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk to Heather G. Harris about her upcoming books. We'll also talk about Artemis II, planetary alignment, and the imminent rise of the matriarchy!

Affirmation: I am worthy of all success.

Find Heather G. Harris!

Website: https://heathergharris.com/

Aria Ashbrook website: https://www.aria-ashbrook.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.es/stores/Heather-G.-Harris/author/B097ZP5J8S

Free audio books on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherGHarrisAuthor

Follow on insta: https://www.instagram.com/heathergharrisauthor/

Tarot Deck: Murder of Crows Tarot by Corrado Roy: https://www.loscarabeo.com/products/murder-of-crows-tarot

Last chance to support Shéa's kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sheamacleod/lady-rample-steps-out-special-edition-cozy-mystery-hardback

Give the syrups episode a re-listen: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/episodes/episode/7f33b886/the-witchs-liquor-cabinet-stirring-up-spells-and-syrups-a-minisode

Strawberry Daiquiri (Energy: Purification, love, good luck, abundance, community building, matriarchal energy)

Ingredients (one large serving):

• 1 heaping cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 90 mL (3 oz) light rum
• 60 mL (2 oz) lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 TB agave nectar or simple syrup (Amy used strawberry simple syrup)

Optional Garnishes: fresh slices of lime, strawberries, or sprigs of mint

Directions:

For blended (the Shéa way)

Add all ingredients to a heavy-duty blender. If using fresh strawberries, add ice. Blend just until smooth. Use rubber spatula to fully transfer into the glass of your choice. Garnish as desired and serve while very cold.

For on the rocks (the Amy way)

Muddle strawberries in the bottom of the shaker. Add rum, lime juice, and strawberry simple syrup. Fill shaker with ice and shake until your hand is wicked cold. Fill glass of your choice with ice, and strain drink into the glass. Garnish with lime and strawberry.

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