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In this unapologetically honest episode of Witchin’ and Bitchin’, Juan and River tackle one of the most essential — and most violated — aspects of modern life and folk magic: boundaries. From people trespassing on private land to strangers forcing unwanted conversations, this episode explores what happens when politeness is mistaken for permission and kindness is taken as weakness.

Through real-life stories, folk magic wisdom, and practical witchcraft, your hosts break down physical, emotional, social, and energetic boundaries — including how to deal with “takers” who drain your time, energy, and spirit. You’ll learn why “no” is a spell, why rudeness can be protective, and how witches have always guarded thresholds, homes, and personal sovereignty.

In the longest episode we've had so far, we include a practical boundary ward, listener insight, and Bitchin’ Break about the pressure to be “nice” at the expense of safety and sanity. If you’ve ever felt guilted into silence or pushed past your limits, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Juan and River discuss:

• Why boundaries are sacred in folk magic and witchcraft
• Physical boundaries, trespassing, and land stewardship
• When politeness becomes a liability
• Conversational ambushes and forced religious or ideological interactions
• Energetic boundaries and dealing with emotionally “taky” people
• Why “no” doesn’t require justification
• Folk traditions around thresholds, wards, and protected space
• How witches have historically enforced boundaries without apology
• And we share several stories about our recent experiences with having people mess with our boundaries!

Practical Magic Featured:

• A simple, effective Boundary Ward using salt, water, and a protective object
• Threshold magic for homes, land, and personal space
• Using intention and repetition to reinforce energetic limits

Listener Segment:

• A real-life story about dealing with inner conflict when it meets with external feedback.

Bitchin’ Break Highlights:

• The myth that being “nicer” would solve boundary violations
• Why safety matters more than social comfort
• Letting go of guilt when enforcing limits

Wild Wisdom:

• The historical use of keys, thresholds, and wards as symbols of permission and access

Content Note:
This episode contains strong language and discussions of boundary violations. Listener discretion advised. Seriously, folks, the F-bombs fly.

🌙 Connect with the Witches

Want more magic, insight, or righteous boundary-setting energy in your life?

✨ Juan can be found at Descendants of the Moon on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DescendantsOfTheMoon

✨ River can be found at Moonlight and StarShadows on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Moonlightandstarshadows

or on TikTok at @moonlightandstarshadows

Both Juan and River are available for private tarot consultations, intuitive readings, and custom spellwork. Whether you need clarity, protection, guidance, or a little magical backup, we’ve got you covered.

Come find us, say hi, and remember: your magic is valid, your boundaries matter, and your intuition knows what’s up. 🌿

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Welcome to 2026—the year the universe decides to hold down the power button and perform a total factory reset. If 2025 felt like a long, weird waiting room, 2026 is the moment the doors fly open and the landscape has completely changed.

In this deep-dive forecast, Juan and River bridge the worlds of Appalachian Folk Magic, Latin American Curanderismo, and Astro-Science to help you navigate a year where three major outer planets are shifting their "vibes" all at once.

In this episode, we’re bitchin’ about:

• The "Resolution Industrial Complex": Why January 1st is the worst time to start a gym habit and why "winter sleep" is a biological necessity.
• The Uranus Brain-Scramble: How to keep your nervous system from frying as Uranus moves into Gemini.
• The End of Performative Magic: Why the Leo/Aquarius eclipses are coming for your ego (and your Instagram feed).

And we’re witchin’ with:

• The 0° Aries Point: How to harness the "Big Bang" energy of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction on Feb 20th.
• Threshold Lore: A look at ancestral New Year traditions, from the Twelve Grapes and Yellow Underwear to the First Foot and Black-Eyed Peas.
• Kitchen Medicine: Juan’s herbal prescriptions for the Aries fire and River’s scientific approach to grounding your "Uranian" anxiety.

The take-away? Don't fear the reset. Just buy more candles, plant more garlic, and stop trying to bloom in a frost.

2026 Cosmic Cheat Sheet & Show Notes

The 2026 "Big Three" Transits

The 2026 Eclipse Cycle

• 02/17/26 (Lunar Eclipse in Leo): Finalizing lessons on self-worth.
• 08/12/26 (Total Solar Eclipse in Leo): The "Phoenix" moment. A major identity reset.
• 08/28/26 (Partial Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius): Shifting from "Me" to "We." Finding your true coven.

Juan’s Folk Magic Remedies

• For the Aries Big Bang (Protection):
  • The Rue (Ruda) Cleanse: Use a bundle of fresh Rue dipped in Florida Water to sweep the body downward. It clears the "stuck" energy from 2025.
  • Cascarilla (Eggshell Powder): Draw a line across your front door threshold in February to keep Saturn’s "heavy" gloom from entering your sanctuary.
  • For the Cancer Transit (Kitchen Magic):
• Abundance Pot: Simmer cinnamon, orange peels, and cloves on the stove in June to welcome Jupiter’s expansive energy into the walls of your home.

River’s Appalachian & Science-Based Remedies

• For the Uranus Scramble (Nervous System):
  • Lavender & Agate: Keep a piece of Blue Lace Agate on your desk to stabilize communication. Use Lavender tincture to soothe the GABA receptors when the "digital noise" gets too loud.
  • Mugwort Tea: To be taken before bed during the Saturn/Neptune conjunction to help translate "dream messages" into "waking actions."
• For the Leo Eclipse (Ego Work):
  • Mirror Ritual: On August 12, place a mirror face down on your altar to "catch" the old ego. Wash the mirror with spring water the next morning to symbolize a clean slate.

Homework for the Listeners

1. Locate 0° Aries in your birth chart. This house is where you are being "rebooted."
2. Locate the Cancer house in your chart. This is where your luck and "harvest" will manifest in the second half of 2026.
3. Clean your tech! Before April, delete old emails and "ghost" energies to prepare for Uranus in Gemini.

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🌬️ Episode 4 — Wind, Weather, and Witchery

In this sky-soaked episode, Juan and River dive into the magic of the wind, storms, rain, and shifting seasons — the elements that move, shape, and stir the world around us. From ancient sky lore to modern storm-witch practices, this episode explores how witches have long worked with weather as both omen and oracle.

Learn about wind spirits, stormwater magic, folk traditions tied to lightning and thunder, and simple ways to weave weather into your own spellcraft. Your hosts share practical wind-whisper rituals, rainwater uses, storm-energy spell tips, and the folklore behind cloud omens and seasonal shifts.

You’ll also hear a listener story about ancestral thunderstorms, plus a truly justified Bitchin’ Break about the myths and misconceptions surrounding “weather-controlling witches.”

Whether you’re a storm witch, a breeze-talker, or just someone who cries when the barometric pressure drops, this episode brings the sky’s magic right to your ears.