Hex Education!

Join Warlock Christian Day and Witch Lori Bruno as they welcome Oberon Zell, A true, modern-day Wizard and headmaster of the Grey School of Wizardry. Together, we'll explore the power of naming in magical practice and how the words we choose can empower our magic. We'll look at some of controversies on what magical people choose to call themselves and why some words are so controversial. We'll discuss the new biography of Oberon and Morning Glory, “The Witch & the Wizard OZ,” and his next book “GaeaGenesis: Conception and Birth of the Living Earth". Oberon will also share his experiences during his recent trip to Salem Massachusetts! Oberon Zell is co-founder of the Church of All Worlds, and an artist of artist of incredible magical jewelry and sculpture found at MythicImages.com

Warlock Christian Day and his special guest co-host Witch Kelly Spangler welcome Voodoo priestess Lilith Dorsey back to HEX Education to talk about the religion and practices of Voodoo and how these ancient ways can fit into your life today!

Most people think that Tarot cards are only for doing readings. Some know they can also be used as focal points in meditation. But incredibly powerful magic can be performed easily with the help of the Tarot as well! Janina Renee, author of Tarot Spells, joins Christian and Lori to share echniques of using the Tarot cards to cast spells for healing, peace, job hunting, finding a home, making friends, easing stress, pay debts, or to increase your psychic ability! The Tarot is so much more than a divination tool!Christian and Lori will also discuss some of the fallout from the massive amount of media they've received over the last week for speaking out against Charlie Sheen for his use of the word Warlock. Dozens of radio shows, hundreds of TV shows, and thousands of newspapers later, the wave is still going and our heads are spinning, but the magic of Witchcraft is being discovered the world over!Join in the chat or call in at (347) 308-8731

As some have seen, Christian was on TMZ, the Web site and the TV show and radio shows have been calling him in all day. Christian and Lori will talk about the whirlwind day they've had and patch Lorelei from Crow Haven Corner in to talk about the ensuing controversy! Also, join special guest Cat Yronwode as we talk about America's own magical system ... Hoodoo! This is her second time on the show so we're gonna get real nitty gritty about the magic! Join in the chat or call in at (347) 308-8731

Join Christian and Lori as we speak with Raven and Stephanie Grimassi on the changing trends in contemporary Witchcraft and Wicca. What are becoming the new ideals of the Craft? What are some of the old perceptions that we're letting fall to the wayside? Bio for Raven Grimassi: Raven is the author of over 14 books on Wicca and Witchcraft. Ravens' training includes third-degree in the Arician Tradition, the Pictish-Gaelic Tradition, and Celtic Traditionalist Wicca. Bio for Stephanie Taylor-Grimassi: Stephanie is the co-creator and co-author of two oracle deck systems known as The Well Worn Path, and The Hidden Path. She is a third-degree initiate in Celtic Traditionalist Wicca and in the Arician Tradition of Italian Witchcraft.

Jody Cabot, one of Salem's most famous Witches, who helped to build the modern Witch community here, has moved back to Salem and Lori and Christian will feature the first interview with Jody since she moved back. What are her plans? Will she open a new store? Will she be teaching and reading? Jody is one of Salem's most polarizing figures so tonight's episode is sure to raise some eyebrows. Tune in!

Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of dozens of books on the paranormal including the recently released Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology, returns to speak with Christian and Lori about the book that she and Christian are currently working on about the spirits of the dead and how they can aid us in divination, magic, and everyday life. Rosemary and Christian are in the thick of the research and writing process so you'll learn a bit about the process of beginning a book as well as this is Christian's first undertaking (no pun intended) as an author. Rosemary will share her research on powerful methods to draw the dead and Lori Bruno will add her extensive wisdom on the subject as well! Visit Rosemary Ellen Guiley online at: www.VisionaryLiving.com

Gris Gris, gumbo, and ghosts galore as Christian and Lori talk about their recent trip to New Orleans ... the food, the magic, the Voodoo, and even the churches! Be sure to listen!

Raymond Buckland, America's first public Witch--who helped to bring the Craft from England to the U.S. in the 1960's, joins Christian and Lori to talk about his most recent work, "Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic." Half Romani on his father's side, Buckland draws from his own heritage as he weaves together lore, legend, and practices, reviving the beliefs, spell-craft, and healing wisdom of the Romani people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, Buckland's will introduce our listeners to the enchanting new volume in his vast magical legacy. Learn how the Gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart's desire as you become part of a tradition that lives on! Call-ins are welcome - Call (347) 308-8731!

For the first time, Lori and Christian turn the spotlight head-on at Salem, one of the world's most magical communities, and explore why it can be both inspiring and aggravating to live in this community as publicly practicing Witches. They'll talk about some of the really enchanting pursuits of Salem, including ones you might not think of--like those Chop Suey Sandwiches, the Salem Willows and flying a kite on Derby Wharf, and those fried pickles at the Salem Beer Works. And, while they both love their lives in the Witch City, it's not always easy to be in the spotlight here. Salem attracts some of the world's most magical folk seeking to tap into the wellspring of energy here ... and also some of the least ... folks just looking to carve out a cheap name for themselves on the back of the ancient Craft of the Wise. In a place like Salem, you see everything from resplendent rock and roll Witches in velvet and corsets to bodacious bedsheets crawling with bedbugs. Christian and Lori ARE gonna dish and they will be calling some on the magic carpet for their misdeeds, but mostly, this episode is a celebration of why they couldn't imagine living anywhere else but Salem, Massachusetts!

Comic artists Jim Balent and Holly Golightly of Broadsword Comics, publisher of comics Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose, VampFire, and School Bites join Christian and Lori to talk about mythology and magic in comic books. Many Witches and magical people were first drawn to the magical arts through ancient tales of heroes, wizards, witches, and mythical creatures bedazzling the pages of their favorite comic. Tonight, we'll explore that connection and ask the question, is there real magic hiding within the pages of your favorite comic book?

Hands On Chaos Magic (Llewellyn 2009) author Andrieh Vitimus has been a practicing magician for over 15 years in multiple systems. He holds the highest initiatory rank in Haitian Vodou, that of Houngan Asogwe within the Roots Without End Society. On tonight's episode of HEX Education, Andrieh will talk with Christian and Lori about the magic found within the religion of Haitian Vodou, how the spirituality of Vodou inspires practical ways of magically helping people in their daily lives. Andrieh's website is http://www.andriehvitimus.com.

The fabulous Jeanne Rose, whose book Herbs & Things: Jeanne Rose's Herbal has been a classic among Witches and non-Witches alike for years, joins Christian and Lori to talk about the power of aromatherapy and the power of essential oils to heal and bring balance to our lives. Jeanne is also the author of The Aromatherapy Book, Natural Perfumery, and a number of other works and is also the founder of New Age Creations, the first body-care company in the United States to use aromatherapy, beginning in 1967. She is the Director of the Institute of Aromatic Studies and brings over 40 years of experience and personal research to her practice of aromatherapy. We can all use a little more serenity in our lives and with her deep herbal wisdom, Jeanne Rose will help us find it through the natural magic of aromatherapy! Visit Jeanne Rose online at: www.JeanneRose.net

Christian and Lori welcome Reverend Vincent Russo, Strega, Alexandrian Witch, Priest in Our Lord and Lady of the Trinacrian Rose Church, and the owner of online Witch Shop Arsenic and Old Lace, to speak about the Chthonian line of Alexandrian Witchcraft and the current controversy over same-sex initiations in British Traditionalist Witchcraft. Traditionally, this has been frowned upon amongst the British-based traditions to come out of the 1940's and 1950's England, but "Reverend Vinnie" is working towards fostering a return to the ancient traditions of equality for gay people amongst magical traditions so that all my celebrate the ancient rites on equal ground! Visit Reverend Vincent Russo's shop online at: www.arsenic.com/

The glamorous and magical Dorothy Morrison, author of Utterly Wicked: Hexes, curses and other unsavory notions, Everyday Magic, The Craft, and more joins Christian and Lori to talk about the Wickeder side of Witchcraft. We'll talk about when and why it's ok to be Wicked, and how to go about it with the least amount of fuss. As Dorothy says, successful magical practice is a little like good sex. You just can't get the job done unless you're in the mood! Being a Wicked Witch is about making the decision to stand tough, be strong, and do something more about our circumstances than simply piss and moan. It's about taking definitive action to defend ourselves. But more than that, it's about owning that action and taking responsibility for it. If you're tired of being stepped on and are sick of feeling like negative energy is something you're doomed to put up with, don't get mad, get Wicked! Dorothy will also debut Wicked Witch Mojo, her brand new line of candles, oils, and incenses created by Dorothy and Coventry Creations to get your work done easily and effectively without a lot of hassle. Looking for fast cash? Want your own flying monkeys to help protect your home? Want to get tough with your detractors or just make them hit the road? Dorothy's got the spells to make it happen! We're excited to try these out and will be featuring them at HEX very soon! Visit Dorothy Morrison online at: www.DorothyMorrison.com www.WickedWitchStudios.com