Witches - The Paranormal Podcast 870

The Paranormal Podcast

Jim Harold

Documentary, Society & Culture

4.5 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Witches—feared, revered, and endlessly fascinating. In this episode, I sit down with Judika Illes, renowned author and occult expert, to unravel the truth about witchcraft. From the dark days of historical witch trials to the thriving magical practices of today, we explore what it really means to be a witch. Judika shares insights from her book, Witches: A Compendium, diving into the myths, the legends, and the real-life magic behind the stories. We also break down how witches have been portrayed over time—sometimes as villains, sometimes as wise healers—and what their enduring presence means in our world today. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a curious skeptic, or just love a good supernatural tale, this episode is packed with history, mystery, and a little bit of magic. Buckle up—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! You can find Judika's recent book, Witches: A Compendium, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EHjwhE Thanks Judika! --- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:45.2	Okay. Welcome to the paranormal podcast.
0:48.8	I am Jim Harold and so glad to be with you now. From time to time, you get guests who really are expert in their field of, well, I guess I'm repeating myself,
0:56.2	expertise, but they really know their stuff.
0:58.9	And such is the case today.
1:02.0	We have a great guest.
1:03.1	She's been on the programs before.
1:05.1	Judica Illis, and she is a lifelong student, lover and practitioner of the magical arts.
1:12.0	She's the author of numerous books devoted to spells, spirits and witchcraft,
1:15.8	including Encyclopedia of Spirits, as well as Pure Magic, Daily Magic, Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Encyclopedia of Mystic Saints and Sages, and Magic when you need it.
1:26.0	And we have not mentioned them all, by the way.
1:28.5	There are many more encyclopedia of 5,000 spells is another one. She has been a professional
1:33.4	tarot card reader for over three decades and is a certified aromatherapist, a native New Yorker.
1:40.3	Judica teaches in the U.S. and internationally live and virtually.
1:50.8	You can follow her on Instagram at Judica Illis and on Facebook at facebook.com slash author Judica Illis.
1:52.9	And we're so glad to have her on the show to talk about her latest book, which is a compendium.
1:59.3	Judica, thank you for joining us today.
2:01.2	I appreciate it.
2:03.8	Thank you for having me, Jim.
2:05.4	I appreciate it.
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