Conjuring Curiosities

We’re back with part 2 of the most notorious Victorian serial killer, Jack the Ripper! In this episode, we discuss the final 2 canonical victims, focusing on who they were before their murders. Clara explains the media frenzy that this case stirred up, as well as the general paranoia in London at the time. To deal with their lack of control over the situation, citizens were writing letters to the police with a lot of “helpful” advice…including the Queen herself!See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of topics!SOURCESRumbelow, Donald. The Complete Jack the Ripper. New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1975.Bad Women: The Ripper Retold (Season 1)Casebook - Catherine EddowesCasebook - Thomas ConwayWikipedia - Catherine EddowesJack The Ripper Tour - Catherine EddowesJack The Ripper Tour - Squibby Chased By The MobWikipedia - Jack the RipperWikipedia - Mary Jane KellyThe Guardian - Jack the Ripper’s victims had to be whores. Anyone saying different risks a trollingAETV - A Surprising New Theory About Jack the Ripper's VictimsAll That’s Interesting - The Victims Of Jack The Ripper And Their Tragically Overlooked StoriesWikipedia - ChapbookJack the Ripper 1888 - THE JACK THE RIPPER TIMELINECasebook - By Accident or Design? A Critical Analysis of the Murder of Catherine EddowesJack the Ripper Tour - Queen Victoria As Sherlock HolmesCasebook - Letter from Queen Victoria in "Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook"Crimes Through Time - The Women of Whitechapel: Mary Jane Kelly 1888Casebook - Inquest: Mary Jane KellyCasebook - THE MAN WHO SHIELDED JACK THE RIPPER: George Hutchinson & his statement – An analysis.

Water is an incredibly powerful and versatile element, capable of the gentlest bath, yet also the roughest typhoons. This episode, Sabrina is bringing tips to help you harness that energy for your spellwork! Whether you need to amp up the chaos, release emotions, or cleanse, we have suggestions you can dive into!See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of topics!

It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, we're finally covering one of the most notorious macabre aspects of the Victorian Era, Jack the Ripper. Clara is trying her best not to slip too deep into the rabbit-hole that is possibly the most famous serial killer of all time, but she may have finally bit off more than she can chew. With an identity so mysterious that even Sherlock Holmes would be stumped, there is an entire community of people that dedicate their lives to deducing who could have committed these horrific crimes. But sometimes lost in the salacious details is the identity of the victims, and how they may be mischaracterized. Journey back with us to 1888 to hear their stories, but make sure you hold your nose and watch your step!See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!SOURCESRumbelow, Donald. The Complete Jack the Ripper. New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1975.Bad Women: The Ripper Retold (Season 1)Jack the Ripper Tour - Putting the Ripper into ContextBBC - How the stories of Jack the Ripper’s victims are finally being toldJack the Ripper 1888 - FREDERICK CHARRINGTONWikipedia - Mary Ann NicholsJack the Ripper - WILLIAM NICHOLSJack the Ripper 1888 - ANNIE CHAPMAN - MURDERED 8TH SEPTEMBER 1888Medium - Annie Chapman — Remembering the Victims of the Whitechapel KillerWikipedia - Annie ChapmanJack the Ripper’s Whitechapel - A Suspect In The Murder Of Annie ChapmanJack the Ripper 1888 - ELIZABETH STRIDE - MURDERED 30TH SEPTEMBER 1888Wikipedia - Elizabeth StrideCrimes Through Time - The Women of Whitechapel: Elizabeth Stride 1888Jack the Ripper Tour - East End Versus West End

This episode, Sabrina talks about something she's wanted to address for a long time…the parts of spiritual glow ups that nobody puts on their vision board. It turns out, feeling lost is a period of spiritual crisis that many practicing witches cross on their path. Feeling wrong may just mean that things are going very right. Relationships shift, your priorities change, and the world you once felt comfortable in can start to feel like it no longer fits.We also discuss spiritual ego, and the dangers of bypassing real emotional work in favour of "love and light" thinking. If you’ve been hitting a wall in your shadow work, this might just reframe the way you think about what it means to grow.See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!

Why is a self-love spell different from a love spell aimed at someone else? When does manifestation cross into control? This week, we’re breaking down the difference between consensual and non-consensual magic, and what to consider when you are trying to find your personal balance of ethical spellwork. Sabrina explains what consent looks like in a magical context and why certain spells (especially those involving love, influence, or manipulation) are a hard no for her. However, she always leaves room to protect those that need it, in whatever way will work best. So set your circle, and state your boundaries. Magic works better that way! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!

If you want to skip the ghost in the Victorian hair brooch update at the beginning, the main episode topic starts at 21:17What if the only witness to your murder…was you? This week, we’re discussing the Greenbrier Ghost, the 1897 case where a murdered woman allegedly returned from the grave to tell everyone that her “accidental death” was far from an accident. You know when Sabrina has to warn Clara that she might start channeling from the spirit realm, it’s going to be a spooky episode! So light a candle and prepare to come face to face with a ghost on a mission! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!SOURCES:True West Virginia Ghost Stories (By Jonathan Moore)Greenbrier West Virginia ENews - Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster ShueAppalachian History - The Greenbrier GhostTales of History and Imagination - The Greenbrier GhostWikipedia - Greenbrier GhostSkeptoid - The Greenbrier GhostFind A Grave - Erasmus Stribbling “Edward” ShueUS Ghost Adventures - Did a Ghost Really Testify? the Truth Behind the Greenbrier Ghost CaseAmerican Hauntings Ink - TESTIMONY FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE

In modern day, mirrors are a means to do your makeup or check your outfit. But they have been feared, revered, covered, and cursed for centuries. So it’s no wonder that breaking one strikes momentary fear into the heart of many of us! This week, Sabrina takes Clara through the looking glass to explain the spiritual history of mirrors, from ancient divination practices and spirit portals to superstition, protection, and the dreaded seven years of bad luck. So light a candle. Clean the glass. And reflect on why breaking a mirror is in fact a good thing!See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!

Trigger warning for discussions of infant death: 38:10 - 38:55The monster, the myth, the legend: Frankenstein. You know him, you love him, and you love to tell people that ACTUALLY, Dr. Frankenstein was the REAL monster, and the monster's name isn’t Frankenstein. But who do we have to thank for this cultural phenomenon? The ground breaking novel was the radical, brilliant creation of a teenage girl with a sharp mind and a very complicated life. This week, we’re talking about Mary Shelley, the writer who accidentally invented modern science fiction, horror, and the mad scientist archetype all at once.From The Year Without a Summer to grief, motherhood, and intellectual rebellion, we explore how Mary’s life shaped the monster we can’t stop retelling. There is so much to her, including the constant drama she was surrounded by, and the legacy some may say she far surpassed. This isn’t just the story of a book, it’s the story of how one woman’s imagination rewired pop culture forever. So grab a quill and stay away from sailboats, because this episode, we’re learning about the Mother of science fiction!CORRECTIONS: Regarding the Greek Mythology of Prometheus, he was the god that created humans, which is the parallel alluded to in Frankenstein. He did also bring fire to humans against the wishes of Zeus! Also, Nosferatu was never a book, it was originally created as a movie. See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!SOURCESNational Review - Mary Shelley among the RadicalsLiterary Hub - Did Mary Shelley actually lose her virginity to Percy on top of her mother's grave?Snopes - Did Mary Shelley Lose Her Virginity on Her Mother's Grave?History Extra - Mary Wollstonecraft: the firebrand feminist thinker with a rule-breaking lifeWikipedia - Mary ShelleyWikipedia - Mary WollstonecraftWikipedia - William GodwinWikipedia - Memoirs of the Author of A Vindication of the Rights of WomanWikipedia - Free loveJane Lark - This week my scandalous woman is Mary Shelley the author of FrankensteinWikipedia - Percy Bysshe ShelleyWikipedia - Claire Clairmont Wikipedia - Lord ByronWikipedia - Ada LovelaceHistory Extra - Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: the birth of a gothic monsterHistory Extra - "Mary never shook off the consequences of eloping with Shelley": Fiona Sampson on the life of Mary ShelleyAmusing Planet - What is Galvanism, And How Did it Inspire Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein?Synapsis - Galvanism in 19th Century French Theater: Bringing Dead Words Back to Life The Ex-Classics Website - GEORGE FOSTERAnna Mazzola - Did Mary Shelley Keep Percy’s Heart?

Ever feel like you’re being gently nudged in a direction you didn’t consciously choose? This episode, Sabrina breaks down the world of spirit guides: Who they are, what they do, and how to recognize their presence. For anyone who has been interested but hesitant, we break down how to tell the difference between guidance that feels steady, supportive, and positive, compared to trickster energy that thrives on confusion, fear, and chaos. This episode is an open invitation to explore the unseen support system that might already be with you! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!