Laura Tempest Zakroff
6 Minutes of Witchcraft w/ Laura Tempest Zakroff: Money & Witchcraft
updated
I'm a bit old school in how I like dance performances presented - I prefer to see as much of the dance directly, uninterrupted as possible. I think this shows what the dancer is thinking and how they connect things, vs multiple shots/angles - so I used a single camera for this. However, the very specific vibes of the three interwoven parts of the song inspired me to set up 3 costume changes and work with overlays to express the music.
For me, this blends the different "faces" of the narrator - from mystical/otherworldly to coy/sly/trickster to pure rage/animalistic.
The sigils on the left are from my Sevenfold Waning Moon spell and the sigils on the right are the Anatomy of a Witch sigils. You can find info on both in my book "Visual Alchemy."
P.S. If you're feeling deja vu, I had uploaded an earlier version of this video privately to check the sound synch, and it accidentally got switched to public. :p
FYI, when I talked about healthcare, I mention just one population that'll be deeply impacted if it goes away, but I am very much aware that it affects ALL of us b/c healthcare should be a right and accessible to all.
- Music: "Which Witch" by Florence + The Machine
- Video footage courtesy of Dylan Masson
- Video Editing by LTZ (video overlay is the actual projection used in the performance which wasn't as visible in the video as it was live)
- The Samhain Spectacular is an annual event in Rhode Island that is part of Danse Salmagundi produced by Ameena.
You can pre-order a signed copy through my website at http://www.lauratempestzakroff.com as well as sign up for the virtual workshop I'll be doing in December that goes in-depth on how to work with the deck in multiple ways. As it's published by Llewellyn Worldwide, it will be available everywhere and can be ordered from your favorite local witchy store or bookshop, as well as all the usual big places.
November 8th - Providence, Rhode Island
You are cordially invited to attend the most exquisite event of the dark season: the Persephone Rising Ball: The Coronation of a Dark Queen – presented by the Key & Serpent Society. Experience the empowering ritual of Persephone taking her throne - followed by dancing the night away in the ballroom to the mythpunk music of The Nathaniel Johnstone Band and the beats from our Underworld DJ that will move you in both body and spirit. Partake in the wonders of the psychic parlor and be delighted by the offerings of our Elysian Fields Market artisans and silent auction. Enjoy our catered light feast for all souls and full cash bar featuring special Hades-themed drinks. Encounter living myths and mysteries throughout the evening, visit the Cauldron of Annwyn for a calm respite, and take a photo with Cerberus. All taking place throughout the historic landmark Casino at Roger Williams Park – built in 1896 - a fantastic example of elegant Colonial Revival architecture.
Music by The Moors , "The Hunter - Cernunnos"
Film and Editing by LTZ
"Serpents of Circe" follows in the footsteps of the first two volumes in The New Aradia series, collecting the wisdom and lived experiences of over three dozen magical practitioners, activists, and teachers worldwide to serve as inspiration and a roadmap to crafting inclusive, inspired communities. The shift from "resistance" to "resilience" in this edition is in preparation for the next step in building solidarity, enhancing awareness, fostering sustainability, and establishing long-term goals that affect us all locally and globally.
So why have we chosen “Serpents of Circe” as a title? In keeping with the mythic realm of Aradia and the Gorgons, we are turning to Circe as inspiration for our third volume. Daughter of the sun god Helios and the ocean nymph Perse, Circe is a goddess of sorcery and said to be the first Witch in Greek Mythology. She was highly skilled in the magics of transmutation, herbalism and potion-making, as well as necromancy. Spiritually and metaphysically, serpents are beings of creation, renewal, and transformation as well as protectors and guides to the underworld. The combined energy of these two ideas speak to an evolving legacy of magic rooted in wisdom, sustainability, empowerment, flexibility, and practicality.
Every purchase of this book will raise $2, split between a non-profit or mutual-aid organization committed to community-building and sustainability. The selected organizations are:
Feeding America (feedingamerica.org), the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States.
Sins Invalid (sinsinvalid.org), a disability justice performance project that centers people of color, queer, nonbinary and trans people with disabilities.
CONTRIBUTORS
Edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff and Rev. Ron Padrón, with contributions by Adam Black, Alicia “Jynx” Vervain, Christopher Michael, Claire Christine Sargenti, Dave Gaddy, Elhoim Leafar, Elyse Welles, Emiliano Russo, Emma Kathryn, Enfys J. Book, Irisanya Moon, Ivo Dominguez Jr., J. R. Mascaro, Joey Morris, Julie Nowak, Kajira Djoumahna, Kerri A. Horine, Luxa Strata, Mat Auryn, Michelle Cunningham, Moss Matthey, Rev. Dr. P. Sufenas Virius Lupus, Phoenix LeFae, Raven Edgewalker, Richard Levy, Sawyer Massie, Shannon Rose Raison, Sophia Kirke, Terrance Gamble, Victoria Raschke, and Vittorio Benetti.
In THIS video, I dive deeper into enhancing your witchy experience with some more tips and tricks. These will help you be more grounded and focused as well as prepared to help deal with stress, be more prepared for opportunities, and more.
NOTE: the special shower/bath I do is RIGHT BEFORE I do ritual or performance. It's part of my prep.
More about LTZ: http://www.lauratempestzakroff.com
More about the Veiled Crow's magical mists and incense (not a product placement, I just use and love these!) veiledcrow.com
Have questions that I didn't answer about going to an indoor event? Post them below!
And remember, no one likes a hangry witch! :D
More about me:
http://www.lauratempestzakroff.com
I'm joining on the discussion #occultea started by Ella Harrison, The Redheaded Witch and the Polish Folk Witch: Social Media Witchcraft: Grifters, Aesthetics, Imposter Syndrome, Consumerism & Gatekeeping.
They shared a 5 part questionnaire about some really important topics - and I've chaptered this out into each section below. You can find the original slides on their instagram accounts - @EllaHarrison @andthe.redheadedwitch or @polishfolkwitch
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Introduction and Topic 1: Impact on Community
18:26 - Topic 2: Influencer Authenticity
39:36 - Topic 3: Imposter Syndrome & FOMO
51:31 - Topic 4: Capitalizing off Community
1:12:21- Conclusion
Please use the occultea hashtag to find other creators talking about these issues!
If you're new here, more info about me can be found at https://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
For folks asking about my Patreon: patreon.com/owlkeyme
The Llewellyn Author panel I mention in the beginning: youtube.com/watch?v=FEY0S3FumNQ&ab_channel=LlewellynWorldwide
My previous video about knock-off decks: youtube.com/watch?v=P44Ggg6SDf0&t=1s&ab_channel=LauraTempestZakroff
Performed 4/16/23 at Dusk for Danse Salmagundi's "Spring Frolics" showcase. Both music and dance is improvised in the moment.
Video courtesy of Bob Wimmer.
Tempest & Nathaniel Johnstone are a dance-&-music duo that craft dynamic ritual experiences. Tempest is a world-renowned mythic dance artist and Witch focusing on sacred and darkly inspired movements that pull from her background in the traditions of North Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and beyond. Nathaniel is a multi-instrumentalist virtuoso whose music pulls from myth, fantasy, and folklore with a vibrant sound that crosses boundaries & borders. Together they create sound, myth, and movement that captivates and inspires.
About Indigo Children - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_children
"Starseeds: Nazis in Space?" About the connections between the Starseed concept and White Supremacy: philosophyforlife.org/blog/starseeds-nazis-in-space
Noelle Cook's Twitter thread about the conference I mention: twitter.com/NCookBouton/status/1625353726574891008
More about LTZ: http://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
Also, I can't believe that I also failed to mention in this video that the forward was written by none other than Nick Bantock - the artist/author of the incredible "Griffin & Sabine" series as well as many other fantastic titles. I can't express how much squee was involved when that happen - but then we got to do a book signing together in Victoria, BC in October too. So squee to the nth degree. His work was so influential on my own work as a young artist and continues to inspire me today. So I'll probably have to make another video about that.
BUT ANYWAY, you can get signed copies of Visual Alchemy via my shop site if you're in the US or Canada here: https://owlkeyme.square.site/
If you're elsewhere, check with your local bookstore, because Llewellyn is carried worldwide!
THE SERENDIPITY BOOKS
More information on this series:
Author Stephen Cosgrove: stephencosgrove.com
Illustrator Robin James: http://robinjames.net
Do you have questions with the art-making process? Something you wondered about? Drop your question in a comment below!
Video by Dylan Masson
Sound by Chad Anctil
Location: Chifferobe Atelier, Pawtucket, RI
Is there another Florence song you'd like to see me dance to?
Music is "Heaven is Here" from Florence & The Machine's latest album, Dance Fever
Which you can acquire for yourself here: https://revelore.press/product/gorgons-guide-to-magical-resistance/
And its predecessor: https://revelore.press/product/the-new-aradia-a-witchs-handbook-to-magical-resistance/
(downvotes courtesy of white supremacists, nazis, and bigots.)
More about LTZ: http://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
You can pre-order a signed copy through my shop at http://owlkeyme.square.site - or ask your local favorite metaphysical/witch/indie book shop!
This is episode 156, the second of our weekly Major Arcana Exploration featuring 3 - The Empress. Now that we have begun to explore the tools that are at our disposal and started to seek the mysteries that fascinate our spirits, the Empress presents us with choice and creativity. What does it mean to create, to give and receive without losing ourselves in the process?
Check the channel archive playlist to revisit any of the 150+ prior Witchual Workouts!
Music:
Song 1: "Pythia" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/pythia
Song 2: "The Heart Unwound" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/the-heart-unwound
More about LTZ: http://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
This is episode 155, the third of our weekly Major Arcana Exploration featuring 2 - The High Priestess. The High Priestess teaches us about balance and discovering mystery and wonder.
Check the channel archive playlist to revisit any of the 150+ prior Witchual Workouts!
Music:
Song 1: "Pythia" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/pythia
Song 2: "She Moves" by The Mechanist & The Star Goddess
mechaniststargoddess.bandcamp.com/album/begin-transmission
More about LTZ: http://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
More about LTZ: http://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
Link to FB album: facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=LTempestZ&set=a.10158331864436771
What you need to know:
1. To make an offer on a piece, all you need to do is comment on the photo of that piece in the album between now and the end of Monday, February 21st.
2. Please stick to whole dollar increments (US dollars)
3. Shipping is ADDITIONAL and not included in the winning bid. I can currently ship to anywhere in the US and Canada. Please check with me before placing a bit if you're outside of either of those 2 countries to make sure shipping is available. UK & EU will also have VAT/custom costs you'll need to pay additionally upon delivery (if you have US drop-shipment access, that's recommended)
4. Winners will be notified on 2-22.22. Invoices will be sent via PayPal (or Square if need be) and to be paid in full by 2/27.
Patreon ONLY Perks (shipping deals and payment plans) can be found here: patreon.com/posts/62556631
This is episode 154, the second of our weekly Major Arcana Exploration featuring 1 - The Magician. As we move past the initial moment of becoming physically embodied with the Fool, we begin to figure out how things work, building knowledge and skills. We begin to understand our place and orientation in the world and become familiar with the tools of our trade - here the elements as represented by the wand, sword, cup, and pentacle.
Check the channel archive playlist to revisit any of the 150+ prior Witchual Workouts!
Music:
Song 1: "Pythia" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/pythia
Song 2: "Ifritah" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/ifritah
More about LTZ: http://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
Check out my Patreon, web shop, Instagram, and other sites at https://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
This is episode 153, the first of our weekly Major Arcana Exploration, starting with 0 - The Fool. With the Fool, we are at the precipice of physical embodiment - learning to connect with the earth and to find joy in the moment. This workout focuses on variations of steps, weight shifts, shimmying, and bliss in movement.
Check the channel archive playlist to revisit any of the 150+ prior Witchual Workouts!
Music:
Song 1: "Pythia" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/pythia
Song 2: "Avi Solym" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/avi-solym
More about LTZ: http://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
Check out my Patreon, web shop, Instagram, and other sites at https://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
In this video I'll talk about the major categories of cards that I tend to see, and show you some examples of each. While it's true that anything can be used as an oracle, what your needs are and what a deck provides can vary greatly. Hopefully this video will help point you to decks that are better tools for YOUR needs.
Some of the decks I show you:
- The Archeo by Nick Bantock - llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738764405
- The Magic Neko Deck - http://www.stasiaburringtonart.com/magic-neko-deck
- A Compendium of Witches Deck - etsy.com/listing/837172336/a-compendium-of-witches-oracle-deck
- The Traditional Witch's Deck - etsy.com/listing/723639239/the-traditional-witchs-deck
- Pathfinder and Earthbound Oracles by Andrew Swartz - skullgarden.net/store-index?category=Card+Decks
- Illuminated Earth Oracle by Claire Mack - clairemack.com/product/illuminated-earth-oracle-card-deck
- Witches of Legend Oracle - annabellelewis.com/store
- Mythical Creatures Oracle by Sky Cybele - etsy.com/dk-en/listing/916909037/the-mythical-creatures-oracle-sky-cybele
- Tricks or Treats Oracle by Barbe St. John - facebook.com/MediumBarbeSaintJohn
- The Liminal Spirits Oracle - http://owlkeyme.square.site
Check out my Patreon, web shop, Instagram, and other sites at https://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
Music is "O Death" performed by Jen Titus.
I also decided to try and play a bit with editing and effects with the video - hope you like it!
Check out my Patreon, web shop, Instagram, and other sites at https://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
This is episode 152, building up the workout that focused on reconnection. This week we're focusing on core movement, hips, and feet - and how they connect with breath.
Check the channel archive playlist to revisit any of the 150 prior Witchual Workouts!
Music:
Song 1: "Pythia" by Nathaniel Johnstone
Song 2: "Sisters of Isolation" by Stoneburner
More info: http://www.lauratempestzakroff.com
Where to get these? Support your local bookshop - all Llewellyn titles can be easily ordered for you at your local bookstore or witch shop.
Or get a signed copy from me if you're in the US: http://owlkeyme.square.site
It's been a while and I'm feeling it's time to renew and reconnect with the body. This is a slow to medium movement meditation to connect with the Anatomy of the Witch.
Check the channel archive playlist to revisit any of the 150 prior Witchual Workouts!
Music:
Song 1: An Fhideag Airgead by The Moors youtube.com/channel/UC7Gz2CojCubqxRCZB_R88wA
Patreon: patreon.com/owlkeyme
Blog: patheos.com/blogs/tempest/2021/12/ltzs-2022-sigil-for-the-year.html
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
Check out my Patreon, web shop, Instagram, and other sites at https://linktr.ee/owlkeyme
Note: it's recommended for the ritual that you turn the book widdershins (counter-clockwise) for maximum haunting effect.
Also: for those of you asking about what kind of blood, because you don't think a red sharpie will do the trick, I recommend a Blood Orange. I mean, what's more badass than a fruit that bleeds?


