Merlin

Merlin – The Wild Prophet, The Magician of Britain In his episode we wander into the mists of ancient Britain to meet the many faces of Merlin – prophet, madman, shaman and wizard. We will look at how his myth weaves through Welsh, Scottish and Romano-British lore - Myrddin Wyllt — the Wild Man and Prophet of the Caledonian Forest. Lailoken — the mad seer who fled into the greenwood after killing kin in the fog of war. Merlin Ambrosius — the fusion of Celtic shaman and Roman sage, born from the pen of Geoffrey of Monmouth. The Merlin Current — the living energy of prophecy, wisdom, and the land’s magic that still calls to modern witches today. We’ll explore his connection to the Genius Loci and his enduring symbolism as a bridge between the wild and the civilised, nature and spirit, madness and enlightenment. This episode is for those who feel the whisper of the forest, the pull of prophecy, and the call of ancient magic in their bones. Mentioned in this episode: Myrddin Wyllt, Lailoken, and the triple death The Red and White Dragons of Dinas Emrys The Merlin Current and Mehindra, the guiding spirit of the lineage The symbolism of madness as initiation and the return as enlightenment Merlin’s story mirrors the alchemical path we all walk — the death of the old self, the descent into the forest of shadow, and the return as seer, magician, and bridge between worlds. Through Merlin, we remember that madness can be medicine, and solitude can awaken the voice of spirit. Our book review is Samhain - Traditional Magic, Recipes and Tales for Halloween The Corn(ish) Witch Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-corn-ish-witch/id1845165473 Spiritual Routes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-routes-podcast/id1840968872 Hallowed Harvest Witch Box - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382208970/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-witch-box Hallowed Harvest Zine - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382236667/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-grimoire OCTOBER ON PATREON - WHISPERS AT THE VEIL As the nights lengthen and the veil thins, the voices of the ancestors stir — soft, haunting, and full of wisdom. This October inside Patreon, we will journey into Whispers at the Veil - a month of ancestral reverence, remembrance, and magick. Together we’ll open the door to our kin beyond the veil, honour their gifts, release their shadows and weave their blessings into our craft. This month includes -  Guided meditation to open ancestral communion A podcast/grimoire pages on ancestral witchcraft & initiatory death rites in coven and esoteric traditions An ancestor altar + ritual kit (printables + invocation) Tarot & oracle spreads for ancestral guidance Weekly journal prompts for reflection, healing, and remembrance A closing rite of Ancestral Blessing — sealing their wisdom into your path as the wheel turns By the end of October, you will have -  Your own ancestor altar A living practice of honouring your dead Tools to heal ancestral wounds and embody ancestral blessings A rite of blessing + remembrance to carry their voices with you through the dark half of the year Join me for October’s journey - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Samhain is the witch’s New Year — a time when the veil between worlds thins and the Old Year falls away like autumn leaves. Together we will gather in sacred circle to honour the ancestors, release what is ready to be laid to rest, and call in the magick of the year ahead. This circle will feel more festive than usual — a true witches’ gathering in the spirit of Samhain. Think candlelight, divination, fire magick, and the warmth of community as we step into the New Year. What to expect - Ritual of Release + Invitation – letting go of the old, welcoming the new. Divination + Fortune-Telling – tarot, pendulum, scrying, traditional Samhain magic. Ancestor Offering – honouring those who came before us. New Year Spellwork – planting intentions for the year ahead. Bring your candles, tarot cards, and a small offering for your ancestors. The Samhain Gathering is our chance to cross the threshold together, in celebration, magick, and witchcraft. I cannot wait to share this New Year circle with you. [Thursday 30th October from 7pm GMT via Zoom - Witches Who Run With The Wolves tier https://www.patreon.com/posts/samhain-witches-139987230?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Find my book here - The White Witch's Book of Healing by Carly Rose - https://amzn.eu/d/70j3ALv Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The veil is thinning, the air is scented with myrrh and our magic turns towards the ancient and unseen. This weeks episode is steeped in old-world witchcraft and necromantic lore. In this episode we will be looking at - Myrrh - tracing its sacred lineage through Egypt, Greece and Kabbalistic rites, and how to weave it into your craft for purification, spirit work and its many other magickal associations. The Bat as a Spirit Animal - exploring its shadow medicine and deep ties to witches Creating a Money Bowl - A prosperity ritual for ongoing wealth and stead flow including herbs, crystals and spellwork A Necromantic Evocation - drawn directly from an ancient British Museum manuscript - Sloane mss 3884 read from the book The Necromancers - The Best of Black Magic and Witchcraft edited by Peter Haining. As mentioned in this episode - Hallowed Harvest Witch Box - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382208970/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-witch-box Hallowed Harvest Zine - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382236667/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-grimoire Madonna Interview on Kabbalah/Spiritual Path - https://youtu.be/zUvRv5JrItk?si=Kfy_j7mLAlVd_HcJ Bat articles referenced - https://andersnichtartig.com/2020/10/30/bat-night-heute-nacht-kommen-die-fledermause-2/ Money Chant Coins and bills, hear my call  Money flows and does not stall  Wealth and Fortune grow and stay  Blessings come in every way  By the stars and by the sea  Luck and fortune come to me  With each breath and step I take  Golden chances I shall make  OCTOBER ON PATREON - WHISPERS AT THE VEIL As the nights lengthen and the veil thins, the voices of the ancestors stir — soft, haunting, and full of wisdom. This October inside Patreon, we will journey into Whispers at the Veil - a month of ancestral reverence, remembrance, and magick. Together we’ll open the door to our kin beyond the veil, honour their gifts, release their shadows and weave their blessings into our craft. This month includes -  Guided meditation to open ancestral communion A podcast/grimoire pages on ancestral witchcraft & initiatory death rites in coven and esoteric traditions An ancestor altar + ritual kit (printables + invocation) Tarot & oracle spreads for ancestral guidance Weekly journal prompts for reflection, healing, and remembrance A closing rite of Ancestral Blessing — sealing their wisdom into your path as the wheel turns By the end of October, you will have -  Your own ancestor altar A living practice of honouring your dead Tools to heal ancestral wounds and embody ancestral blessings A rite of blessing + remembrance to carry their voices with you through the dark half of the year Join me for October’s journey - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Samhain is the witch’s New Year — a time when the veil between worlds thins and the Old Year falls away like autumn leaves. Together we will gather in sacred circle to honour the ancestors, release what is ready to be laid to rest, and call in the magick of the year ahead. This circle will feel more festive than usual — a true witches’ gathering in the spirit of Samhain. Think candlelight, divination, fire magick, and the warmth of community as we step into the New Year. What to expect - Ritual of Release + Invitation – letting go of the old, welcoming the new. Divination + Fortune-Telling – tarot, pendulum, scrying, traditional Samhain magic. Ancestor Offering – honouring those who came before us. New Year Spellwork – planting intentions for the year ahead. Bring your candles, tarot cards, and a small offering for your ancestors. The Samhain Gathering is our chance to cross the threshold together, in celebration, magick, and witchcraft. I cannot wait to share this New Year circle with you. [Thursday 30th October from 7pm GMT via Zoom - Witches Who Run With The Wolves tier 🔗 https://www.patreon.com/posts/samhain-witches-139987230?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Find my book here - The White Witch's Book of Healing by Carly Rose - https://amzn.eu/d/70j3ALv Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The White Witch Podcast we journey into the mysteries of Memento Mori — the timeless reminder of mortality — and explore how death, transformation and rebirth weave through witchcraft and esoteric traditions. In this episode I share - The meaning and history of memento mori. The Haliorunna and necromantic wisdom of the witch’s path. The story of Hiram Abif and the Masonic initiation of death and resurrection. How Alexandrian and Gardnerian covens use death-and-rebirth initiation rites. The echoes of these mysteries in Hermetic and Rosicrucian traditions. Norse philosophies of mortality and remembrance. Why burying the old self through ritual is essential for growth. Journal prompts, rituals and tarot/oracle spreads to work with the death/rebirth cycle in your own practice. This episode is both philosophical and practical — guiding you into the deep mysteries of why witches embrace death as a gateway to transformation, and how you can bring these initiatory currents into your own craft. YouTuber referenced - Freyja North in Norway - https://www.youtube.com/@FreyiaNorthInNorway The Gardnerian Book of Shadows - initiation ritual - https://sacred-texts.com/pag/gbos/gbos03.htm ACCESS FREE GRIMOIRE PAGES FOR THIS EPISODE - SIGN UP TO THE HEDGE & HOLLOW ON PATREON HERE FOR FREE ACCESS - https://www.patreon.com/posts/memento-mori-old-140160436?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link OCTOBER ON PATREON - WHISPERS AT THE VEIL As the nights lengthen and the veil thins, the voices of the ancestors stir — soft, haunting, and full of wisdom. This October inside Patreon, we’ll journey into Whispers at the Veil - a month of ancestral reverence, remembrance, and magick. Together we’ll open the door to our kin beyond the veil, honour their gifts, release their shadows and weave their blessings into our craft. This month includes -  Guided meditation to open ancestral communion A podcast/grimoire pages on ancestral witchcraft & initiatory death rites in coven and esoteric traditions An ancestor altar + ritual kit (printables + invocation) Tarot & oracle spreads for ancestral guidance Weekly journal prompts for reflection, healing, and remembrance A closing rite of Ancestral Blessing — sealing their wisdom into your path as the wheel turns By the end of October, you will have -  Your own ancestor altar A living practice of honouring your dead Tools to heal ancestral wounds and embody ancestral blessings A rite of blessing + remembrance to carry their voices with you through the dark half of the year Join me for October’s journey - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Samhain is the witch’s New Year — a time when the veil between worlds thins and the Old Year falls away like autumn leaves. Together we will gather in sacred circle to honour the ancestors, release what is ready to be laid to rest, and call in the magick of the year ahead. This circle will feel more festive than usual — a true witches’ gathering in the spirit of Samhain. Think candlelight, divination, fire magick, and the warmth of community as we step into the New Year. What to expect - Ritual of Release + Invitation – letting go of the old, welcoming the new. Divination + Fortune-Telling – tarot, pendulum, scrying, traditional Samhain magic. Ancestor Offering – honouring those who came before us. New Year Spellwork – planting intentions for the year ahead. Bring your candles, tarot cards, and a small offering for your ancestors. The Samhain Gathering is our chance to cross the threshold together, in celebration, magick, and witchcraft. I cannot wait to share this New Year circle with you. [Thursday 30th October from 7pm GMT via Zoom - Witches Who Run With The Wolves tier 🔗 https://www.patreon.com/posts/samhain-witches-139987230?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Witches have always known there is something otherworldly about mushrooms. They rise overnight, glowing in the damp dark, growing in rings that open into portals. They are death and rebirth embodied — feeding on decay to bring new life. In this episode we step into the mushroom circle together… We wander into the fairy folklore of toadstools and fae-rings. We explore the mysteries of Amanita Muscaria, the red-capped witch’s mushroom. We uncover how the Maya, Aztecs and Egyptians revered mushrooms in their magick and rites. We dive into how witches used them in flying ointments and how Druids worked with their mysteries. We trace their hidden links to alchemy and transformation. We explore their magickal properties and the unique powers of different mushroom types. And I share how to work with mushrooms in your own craft, including a recipe for a Death & Rebirth Anointing Oil infused with mushroom spirit. This is a journey into the strange, the sacred, and the liminal. Listen now and step into the mushroom’s circle of magick… if you dare. Our book review is Salems Lot by Stephen King. Lots of witchy love Carly xx 🍂 New Mabon Zine — Hearth & Hollow 🍂 Available now My newest seasonal zine Hearth & Hollow is here — a ritual companion for the turning of the wheel, steeped in folklore, shadow work, and hedge witch magic. This 56-page grimoire invites you to walk the liminal path of the autumn equinox, hand in hand with your ancestors, familiars and the old magic that lives in the bones of the land. Inside you will find - 🐓 The meaning of Mabon and its sacred correspondences 🃏 Journal prompts + a tarot spread for the Equinox 🧙‍♀️ A deep dive into Baba Yaga — her lore, offerings, and the tale of Vasalisa the Wise 🔥 Kitchen spells at Baba Yaga’s hearth 🌿 Hedge witchcraft and the psychoactive herbs of the hedge 🐾 The Witch’s Familiar — with a spell to protect your animal companions 🦴 Folklore of the Toad, Mandrake, and Bone Magic 👵 A Crone Crowning Ceremony to honour your becoming This is a zine to curl up with by candlelight, to inspire your rituals, and to guide you through the darkening days with strength and story. The Hearth & Hollow Witch Box is also available — filled with seasonal treasures including spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and ritual tools for the equinox. Zine: £9/Witch Box + Zine: £25 - Available now in my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4328741225&from_page=listing My Patreon has become a sacred, seasonal home for witches and seekers — a space for spellwork, folklore, and deep inner alchemy. This September, we walk the path of Norse Witchcraft — drawing upon the threads of fate, the runes, and the wisdom of the Norns. It’s a month of ancestral magic and northern myth, weaving together protection, prophecy, and the wild forces of the old gods. You will find – ᛟ Rune magic and rituals for divination and empowerment 🔥 Norse deities, myths, and their place within the witch’s craft 🌲 Seasonal practices rooted in northern folklore and spirit work 📖 Journal prompts and printable grimoire pages to deepen your journey The hearth is warm. The circle is open. You’re so welcome here. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello Witches In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Laura May of The Ritual Kitchen. Together we step into the world of kitchen witchery, where magic is stirred into the everyday and ritual lives in the heart of the home. Laura shares her journey into kitchen witchery and the story of how she came to her craft, weaving together folklore, ritual, and seasonal wisdom. We talk about: ✨ Her beautiful set-up working from a narrowboat and how this shapes her practice ✨ The art of foraging and connecting to the land through food and herbs ✨ Kitchen rituals that ground, protect, and enchant daily life ✨ The magical staples she always keeps in her kitchen witch’s cupboard ✨ The role of folklore, story, and seasonal living in her work and offerings Whether you’re a seasoned witch or simply curious about bringing more magic into your home, this conversation will inspire you to see your kitchen as an altar, a cauldron, and a place of transformation. You can find Laura May and her enchanting work at The Ritual Kitchen - Youtube - https://youtube.com/@theritualkitchen?si=JliyiAYO5-f8PRM2 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauramayritualkitchen/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theritualkitchen?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 🍂 New Mabon Zine — Hearth & Hollow 🍂 Available now My newest seasonal zine Hearth & Hollow is here — a ritual companion for the turning of the wheel, steeped in folklore, shadow work, and hedge witch magic. This 56-page grimoire invites you to walk the liminal path of the autumn equinox, hand in hand with your ancestors, familiars and the old magic that lives in the bones of the land. Inside you will find - 🐓 The meaning of Mabon and its sacred correspondences 🃏 Journal prompts + a tarot spread for the Equinox 🧙‍♀️ A deep dive into Baba Yaga — her lore, offerings, and the tale of Vasalisa the Wise 🔥 Kitchen spells at Baba Yaga’s hearth 🌿 Hedge witchcraft and the psychoactive herbs of the hedge 🐾 The Witch’s Familiar — with a spell to protect your animal companions 🦴 Folklore of the Toad, Mandrake, and Bone Magic 👵 A Crone Crowning Ceremony to honour your becoming This is a zine to curl up with by candlelight, to inspire your rituals, and to guide you through the darkening days with strength and story. The Hearth & Hollow Witch Box is also available — filled with seasonal treasures including spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and ritual tools for the equinox. Zine: £9/Witch Box + Zine: £25 - Available now in my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4328741225&from_page=listing My Patreon has become a sacred, seasonal home for witches and seekers — a space for spellwork, folklore, and deep inner alchemy. This September, we walk the path of Norse Witchcraft — drawing upon the threads of fate, the runes, and the wisdom of the Norns. It’s a month of ancestral magic and northern myth, weaving together protection, prophecy, and the wild forces of the old gods. You will find – ᛟ Rune magic and rituals for divination and empowerment 🔥 Norse deities, myths, and their place within the witch’s craft 🌲 Seasonal practices rooted in northern folklore and spirit work 📖 Journal prompts and printable grimoire pages to deepen your journey The hearth is warm. The circle is open. You’re so welcome here. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September Witchcraft - Harvest Moon, Mabon, Heather & The White Hare In this episode, I’m stepping into the autumn magic of September — a time of gathering, gratitude and transition. We begin with the Harvest Full Moon, exploring its folklore and how you can weave its abundant energy into your craft. I dive into the lore of Heather — a plant long tied to luck, protection, and threshold spaces — and share its magical properties for spellwork and ritual. We celebrate Mabon, the autumn equinox, a sabbat of balance, harvest, and honouring the turning of the wheel. To close I read the folk tale of The White Hare — a story from Dorset legend filled with mystery and enchantment. Plus, I review The Cornish Witch by Elena Collins — a time-slip novel brimming with spirits, Cornwall’s landscape and the whisper of magic. Whether you’re preparing your altar for Mabon, gathering herbs beneath the Harvest Moon, or simply soaking in September’s shifting energy, this episode will guide you deeper into the magic of the season. Harvest Moon Tarot/Oracle Spread (5 cards — can be done with tarot, oracle, or a mix)  The Harvest — What have I gathered this season? → What blessings, lessons, or abundance is ripe and ready to acknowledge.  The Gratitude — What deserves my thanks right now? → Where to pour appreciation to strengthen roots.  The Balance — What is seeking harmony within me? → What needs to be brought into balance at this turning point of light and dark.  The Release — What must I let go of before winter? → Habits, fears, or weights that cannot come with you into the darker half of the year.  The Illumination — What guidance does the Harvest Moon shine upon my path? → The wisdom or vision that lights the way ahead.  Harvest Moon Journal Prompts  What am I most proud of harvesting this year — in work, spirit, relationships, or self?  Where in my life am I being called to pause and give gratitude?  What feels “out of balance” in me right now, and how might I restore harmony?  What am I ready to lay down, release, or compost before the dark months?  If the Harvest Moon could whisper one message to me, what would it be?  What seeds of intention do I want to carry safely through the winter, to blossom when light returns?  🍂 New Mabon Zine — Hearth & Hollow 🍂 Available now My newest seasonal zine Hearth & Hollow is here — a ritual companion for the turning of the wheel, steeped in folklore, shadow work, and hedge witch magic. This 56-page grimoire invites you to walk the liminal path of the autumn equinox, hand in hand with your ancestors, familiars and the old magic that lives in the bones of the land. Inside you will find - 🐓 The meaning of Mabon and its sacred correspondences 🃏 Journal prompts + a tarot spread for the Equinox 🧙‍♀️ A deep dive into Baba Yaga — her lore, offerings, and the tale of Vasalisa the Wise 🔥 Kitchen spells at Baba Yaga’s hearth 🌿 Hedge witchcraft and the psychoactive herbs of the hedge 🐾 The Witch’s Familiar — with a spell to protect your animal companions 🦴 Folklore of the Toad, Mandrake, and Bone Magic 👵 A Crone Crowning Ceremony to honour your becoming This is a zine to curl up with by candlelight, to inspire your rituals, and to guide you through the darkening days with strength and story. The Hearth & Hollow Witch Box is also available — filled with seasonal treasures including spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and ritual tools for the equinox. Zine: £9/Witch Box + Zine: £25 - Available now in my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4328741225&from_page=listing My Patreon has become a sacred, seasonal home for witches and seekers — a space for spellwork, folklore, and deep inner alchemy. This September, we walk the path of Norse Witchcraft — drawing upon the threads of fate, the runes, and the wisdom of the Norns. It’s a month of ancestral magic and northern myth, weaving together protection, prophecy, and the wild forces of the old gods. You will find – ᛟ Rune magic and rituals for divination and empowerment 🔥 Norse deities, myths, and their place within the witch’s craft 🌲 Seasonal practices rooted in northern folklore and spirit work 📖 Journal prompts and printable grimoire pages to deepen your journey The hearth is warm. The circle is open. You’re so welcome here. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we return to the crooked hut on chicken legs and the mysteries of Baba Yaga — one of the most iconic and complex witches of folklore. Years ago, I shared an episode exploring her myth and magic, and since then new works and perspectives have emerged that call for a fresh look. We will delve into - The deeper layers of Baba Yaga’s lore and symbolism How witches today can work with her as guide, teacher, and initiator New perspectives and different takes that expand on the old stories A review of The Book of Witchcraft by Semra Haksever - YouTube video referenced in the book review - https://youtu.be/M3ao8JQ5PJs?si=vzZPlAV8ijyUmlK_ Baba Yaga is both fearsome and wise, destructive and protective — a liminal figure who challenges us to face the truths we’d rather avoid. Step into her forest and see what wisdom she holds for you now. Baba Yaga books referenced - Becoming Baba Yaga – Trickster, Feminist and Witch of the Woods by Kris Spisak  Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft by Madame Pamita - find her podcast here https://open.spotify.com/show/35zMPAK9j2RNBwL7XXXXAS?si=b497287ed68c45ef Also @lidapavlova_magic  Access grimoire pages for this episode and an entire Baba Yaga month here by signing up to the Sorceress tier of The Hedge & Hollow - https://www.patreon.com/posts/meet-baba-yaga-128117500?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listen to a Baba Yaga story retelling here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/baba-yaga-109104756?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 🍂 New Mabon Zine — Hearth & Hollow 🍂 Available now My newest seasonal zine Hearth & Hollow is here — a ritual companion for the turning of the wheel, steeped in folklore, shadow work, and hedge witch magic. This 56-page grimoire invites you to walk the liminal path of the autumn equinox, hand in hand with your ancestors, familiars and the old magic that lives in the bones of the land. Inside you will find - 🐓 The meaning of Mabon and its sacred correspondences 🃏 Journal prompts + a tarot spread for the Equinox 🧙‍♀️ A deep dive into Baba Yaga — her lore, offerings, and the tale of Vasalisa the Wise 🔥 Kitchen spells at Baba Yaga’s hearth 🌿 Hedge witchcraft and the psychoactive herbs of the hedge 🐾 The Witch’s Familiar — with a spell to protect your animal companions 🦴 Folklore of the Toad, Mandrake, and Bone Magic 👵 A Crone Crowning Ceremony to honour your becoming This is a zine to curl up with by candlelight, to inspire your rituals, and to guide you through the darkening days with strength and story. The Hearth & Hollow Witch Box is also available — filled with seasonal treasures including spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and ritual tools for the equinox. Zine: £9/Witch Box + Zine: £25 - Available now in my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4328741225&from_page=listing The hearth is glowing and the portal is open… My Patreon has become a sacred, seasonal home for witches and seekers — a space for spellwork, folklore and deep inner alchemy. This August, we walk with Sekhmet, the solar lioness of power, transformation, and fierce embodiment. It’s a month of manifestation magic — anchoring our future selves through intention, ritual and energetic devotion. You will find - Sekhmet rituals and guided meditations for courage and activation Manifestation practices rooted in energy work and soul alchemy Journal prompts and grimoire pages to deepen your magic all month long The hearth is warm. The circle is open. You’re so welcome here. Join us over at Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello Witches Join me on todays episode of The White Witch Podcast where I dive deep into the realms of psychology, spirit and alchemy to uncover what it truly means to transform your life from the inside out. We explore - Viktor Frankl vs Freud – Why Frankl’s forward-facing philosophy of meaning and responsibility may serve us more than Freud’s obsession with the past. The Future Self – Connecting with your highest timeline and how to embody it now. Heaven & Hell Frequencies – The vibrations we step into daily Silence as God-Connection – How silence can be the most potent portal to the divine. Attention vs Intention – The difference between where our energy goes and what your energy consecrates. This is a contemplative episode – less about quick fixes and more about the deep shift into living as The Alchemist of your own existence. Journal prompts I use as referenced in this episode are - How do I feel in my body and energy field right now? What am I consciously calling in today? If it was already mine how would I feel and act? What aligned action or frequency shift can I take today to meet my desire? What limiting belief. fear or doubt is ready to be released? What new belief am I anchoring in its place? How can I hold the frequency of trust today no matter what? What signs, synchronicities or nudges have I received lately? What does my future self want me to remember today? One thing I am grateful for and one thing I am excited for? Grimoire pages are attached with journal prompts, rituals and concepts mentioned in this episode. Our book review is Outsmarting Reality by Nero Knowledge - find his YouTube here - https://youtu.be/Nc_yr4U5EVA?si=jwCgjy1X4VUgpseW Joe Dispenza Podcasts referenced - https://youtu.be/rOYlOdDgYUU?si=DL_l0QueICdG7tOL https://youtu.be/G4hkYDjPSFs?si=8nTEoVF0MF7epJlq Breathwork Video referenced - https://youtu.be/v15B2FxaIvY?si=76AkQ-oiBU2duUkE 🍂 New Mabon Zine — Hearth & Hollow 🍂 Available now My newest seasonal zine Hearth & Hollow is here — a ritual companion for the turning of the wheel, steeped in folklore, shadow work, and hedge witch magic. This 56-page grimoire invites you to walk the liminal path of the autumn equinox, hand in hand with your ancestors, familiars and the old magic that lives in the bones of the land. Inside you will find - 🐓 The meaning of Mabon and its sacred correspondences 🃏 Journal prompts + a tarot spread for the Equinox 🧙‍♀️ A deep dive into Baba Yaga — her lore, offerings, and the tale of Vasalisa the Wise 🔥 Kitchen spells at Baba Yaga’s hearth 🌿 Hedge witchcraft and the psychoactive herbs of the hedge 🐾 The Witch’s Familiar — with a spell to protect your animal companions 🦴 Folklore of the Toad, Mandrake, and Bone Magic 👵 A Crone Crowning Ceremony to honour your becoming This is a zine to curl up with by candlelight, to inspire your rituals, and to guide you through the darkening days with strength and story. The Hearth & Hollow Witch Box is also available — filled with seasonal treasures including spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and ritual tools for the equinox. Zine: £9/Witch Box + Zine: £25 - Available now in my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4328741225&from_page=listing The hearth is glowing and the portal is open… My Patreon has become a sacred, seasonal home for witches and seekers — a space for spellwork, folklore and deep inner alchemy. This August, we walk with Sekhmet, the solar lioness of power, transformation, and fierce embodiment. It’s a month of manifestation magic — anchoring our future selves through intention, ritual, and energetic devotion. You will find - Sekhmet rituals and guided meditations for courage and activation Manifestation practices rooted in energy work and soul alchemy Journal prompts and grimoire pages to deepen your magic all month long The hearth is warm. The circle is open. You’re so welcome here. Join us over at Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Step into the golden magick of late summer with this enchanting episode of The White Witch Podcast. This month, we explore the ripe and radiant energy of August with stories, spells, folklore, and seasonal wisdom. In this episode, you will find - The Magick of Sunflowers & Plums Learn the mystical correspondences, spiritual meanings, and spellcraft uses of these two lush late-summer allies. Sunflowers for joy, solar power, and confidence; plums for love, intuition, and the underworld. House Witch Magick Tend to your home like a sacred altar. We talk about everyday enchantments and rituals to bless your space, raise the vibration, and create energetic protection in your dwelling. 1st of the month rituals below - https://www.patreon.com/posts/first-of-month-132982748?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link The True Story of the Witch of Plum Hollow Discover the tale of a real-life 19th-century seeress and herbal healer from Ontario who became known as The Witch of Plum Hollow. Her legacy of quiet magic and resilience still lingers. https://lindaseccaspina.wordpress.com/2016/03/05/the-witch-of-plum-hollow-carleton-place-grandmother/ Prunella and the Witch’s Tasks A beautiful, lesser-known fairytale full of archetypal wisdom and spiritual metaphor. What can Prunella teach us about discipline, feminine power, and the path of the witch? https://www.wiccamagazine.com/blog/prunella-and-the-witchs-tasks-a-tale-of-cunning-and-courage Book Review - A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy by DK Publishers A stunningly illustrated guidebook that traces the mystical arts through time—perfect for witches, seekers and lovers of magical history. May this episode guide your spellwork, deepen your rituals, and remind you that even the simplest things—like fruit, flowers, or fairytales—hold great power. With love always Carly Rose 🍂 New Mabon Zine — Hearth & Hollow 🍂 Available now My newest seasonal zine Hearth & Hollow is here — a ritual companion for the turning of the wheel, steeped in folklore, shadow work, and hedge witch magic. This 56-page grimoire invites you to walk the liminal path of the autumn equinox, hand in hand with your ancestors, familiars and the old magic that lives in the bones of the land. Inside you will find - 🐓 The meaning of Mabon and its sacred correspondences 🃏 Journal prompts + a tarot spread for the Equinox 🧙‍♀️ A deep dive into Baba Yaga — her lore, offerings, and the tale of Vasalisa the Wise 🔥 Kitchen spells at Baba Yaga’s hearth 🌿 Hedge witchcraft and the psychoactive herbs of the hedge 🐾 The Witch’s Familiar — with a spell to protect your animal companions 🦴 Folklore of the Toad, Mandrake, and Bone Magic 👵 A Crone Crowning Ceremony to honour your becoming This is a zine to curl up with by candlelight, to inspire your rituals, and to guide you through the darkening days with strength and story. The Hearth & Hollow Witch Box is also available — filled with seasonal treasures including spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and ritual tools for the equinox. Zine: £9/Witch Box + Zine: £25 - Available now in my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4328741225&from_page=listing The hearth is glowing and the portal is open… My Patreon has become a sacred, seasonal home for witches and seekers — a space for spellwork, folklore and deep inner alchemy. This August, we walk with Sekhmet, the solar lioness of power, transformation, and fierce embodiment. It’s a month of manifestation magic — anchoring our future selves through intention, ritual, and energetic devotion. You will find - Sekhmet rituals and guided meditations for courage and activation Manifestation practices rooted in energy work and soul alchemy A Circe-inspired Witch’s Circle — happening Thursday 28th August at 7pm (UK) on Zoom — a sacred gathering to weave spellwork, story, and sisterhood - available within the Witches who run with the Wolves tier Journal prompts and grimoire pages to deepen your magic all month long The hearth is warm. The circle is open. You’re so welcome here. Join us over at Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join me as I speak again with author Julie Peters to explore the sacred feminine through four key archetypes - Maiden, Warrior, Mother, and Crone. We discuss goddess stories, shadow work and the lived experience of these archetypes in modern life. Julie shares insights from her new book Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone: Divine Feminine Archetypes for Modern Life — blending mythology, psychology, and spiritual practice into a beautiful guide for witches walking the path of reclamation. In this episode we explore -  The deeper meanings of the Maiden, Warrior, Mother, and Crone How these archetypes show up in everyday life Shadow work and the truths we often avoid The return of the Warrior and why she’s so needed right now Goddesses like Medusa, The Morrigan, and Kali as archetypal mirrors Ways to embody your current archetypal season Connect with Julie Peters - Website: juliepeters.ca Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/ Book - Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone (available via all major retailers) After this episode, I’ll be taking a short break from the podcast to prepare for Season 5. I’m still sharing magic over on Patreon and in the Etsy shop, so come find me there in the meantime. If you’d love to journey deeper with me this month, our next Witches Who Run with the Wolves circle will be held on Thursday 31st July at 7PM BST for the Lionsgate Portal. This powerful gathering will include - ✨ A guided meditation ✨ Journal journey into your future self ✨ Lion Power Words + vision sharing ✨ Sekhmet fire ritual (optional) ✨ Grounding spell to walk your golden path You can join via my Patreon — I’d love to see you there Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink The Hedge & Hollow has arrived… My Patreon has been fully re-enchanted into a seasonal home for witches and seekers — with monthly rituals, soul-led book circles, folklore magic, and more This July, we step barefoot into The Thorned Garden — weaving with hedgewitch magic, plant spirits, and the shadowy wisdom of poisonous herbs. It’s a month of wild sovereignty, enchantress energy, and walking the thresholds between worlds. Expect plant allies, poisonous lore, threshold rituals, and the dark bloom of your own inner wild. The kettle’s on. The fire’s warm. You belong here. Find my Hekate altar posters here - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4328741225/hekate-a4-altar-print-physical-poster My newest seasonal zine — Crowned in Sunlight is available. This Lammas issue is radiant, rooted, and rich with witch soul. It’s filled with Practical Magic–inspired spells, Hekate rituals, sun-drenched harvest wisdom, and a deep dive into what it really means to be a witch at the turning of the wheel. Inside, you’ll find rituals for sovereignty and gratitude, reflections on The Witch’s Birthday, guidance for working with the Lionsgate Portal, and Inner Child healing practices designed to help you meet the radiant, soft, golden part of yourself you may have left behind. It’s a celebration of light and shadow, ritual and remembrance — and it’s available from Summer Solstice. There’s also a Lammas Witch Box to accompany the zine, filled with spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and a little ritual treasure or two. You can grab yours through https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4328741225&from_page=Connect with Me Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.