The Mage's Well

New Season Update

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:45:54 GMT

Hey Mages, this episode is just a little update from me - I'm still about and a new season is pending. If you are looking for Supercast click the link below.

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Samhain/Halloween - The Wheel of the Year

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:45:47 GMT

Did you know that the dead had nothing to do with Samhain? Originally the Gaelic festival focused on the supernatural as around this time the membrane between the worlds thinned, the need for protection was heightened, fires were lit to ward away the darkness, spirits and other unspeakable creatures. Creatures that within Gaelic texts and mythology invaded our world, heroic and royal figures met their untimely demise by their hands and ancient capitals were laid siege to. This link to death and ancestors didn’t come into play till about 700CE when the pope moved the the holiday All Saints Day to November 1st, whereby the churchs many saints were honoured and prayed to. Divination was themed around death and marriage, did you also know that Halloween was massive rival for Valentines day in the victoria era?

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Mabon/Autumn Equinox - The Wheel of the Year

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:45:56 GMT

Mabon/Autumn Equinox celebrates the second harvest that included wild nuts, fruit trees and berries - usually growing without human intervention it was seen as wild, sacred and often a divine boon, a miracle that could save entire communities from starvation as around this time of the year you could gage if you had enough food to survive the upcoming winter - which was potentially a very bleak realisation. What unites communities around this time is the absolute reverence they had for this harvest, how did they display this and how can we bring this festival into our modern era that's so far removed from our food sources and agricultural calendars?

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Lammas/Lughnasad/Lughnassadh - The Wheel of the Year

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:45:05 GMT

Lammas is essentially the pagan harvest festival and it doesn’t get a lot of attention - not as much as Beltane or Yule - but it's still a really important time to honour and hold space for. Traditionally ushered in the ending of hunger and to celebrate the abundance that the land had produced. It was also quite a sexually charged event with the sexes coming together to harvest the crops and we see marital fairs set up and temporary marriages arranged which could be made permanent after a year if the couple agreed to it. How is this festival relevant today in our modern world and what lessons can we learn from it?

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Litha - The Wheel of the Year

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:45:46 GMT

Litha or Midsummer is highly anticipated within the pagan world, celebrating the summer solstice or the longest day of the year and the height of the suns power. Traditionally the day was rife with agricultural protective wards, feasting and general merry-making. Botanicals and crystals are especially powerful and revered during this festival as the power of malicious spirits peaks from the fae to the trolls over in Scandinavia.

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Beltane - The Wheel of the Year

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:45:47 GMT

Beltane is one of the major fire festivals within the wheel of the year and celebrates the beginning of summer, traditionally it was time to cleanse through fire rituals and to protect because around this time as the threat of the supernatural was heightening with risks from the fae and malicious witches. How can celebrate Beltane today and how can honour this ancient festival. Beltane is now live and you can listen to the mages well wherever you listen to podcasts.

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How to Love Yourself/ Self-Love II

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:45:54 GMT

One of the things the psychologists of the future will say about our era is how easy it was to hate ourselves. We are living in a pandemic of self-hatred - fuelled by how we’re raised, manipulative advertising and marketing and the rise of social media that permeates every aspect of our lives. Never before have we been so mentally unwell as a collective. The world can be a dark and scary place but your mind and how you feel about yourself doesn’t have to be.

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How to Love Yourself/ Self-Love

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:45:48 GMT

I don’t know about you but I’m sick of hearing the phrases ‘just love yourself,’ and ‘self-love is easy and natural.’ What does that actually mean and how do you do it? As someone who’s worked in the modelling industry for over 10 years, self-love wasn’t something that came naturally to me, I’ve gathered some tips and guides as to how to begin this practice and to make your mind a friendlier place to be, because our best friend and ally is ourselves.

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Venus & Aphrodite

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:45:14 GMT

Venus and Aphrodite are powerful goddesses ruling over the word 'desire' and all it’s turbulent connotations, but how well do we really know them? Looking into their eastern origins they have connections to goddesses who reside over war and strife. How can we harness the energy of these goddesses and what do you need to know to build your own rituals?

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Burial Grounds, Graveyards & Cemeteries, Oh My!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:45:02 GMT

Witchcraft and cities of the dead have always had an intimate and nefarious relationship as these sites are some of the most magically potent on the planet, holding various superstitions, beliefs and folklore by the societies they’re framed within. Packed with hidden symbolism, how can we fully utilise these spaces within our witchcraft while paying homage to our long dead ancestors?

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Dittany of Crete - Witching Herbs

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:45:45 GMT

Dittany of Crete is arguably one of the most important herbs a witch can own. Coming from the Greek island of Crete it’s heavily tied to the mysterious goddesses of the ancient civilisation - the Minoans. A firm favourite of Alister Crowley and Helena Blavatsky for waking up the dead, calling spirits and manifestation, how is this plant used within witchcraft and Could it be useful within yours?

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Ostara - The Wheel of the Year

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:45:52 GMT

The pagan festival of Ostara falls around the 20th of march, depending on the year and where you live. It’s origins are lost in the pages of history and there’s a lot of misinformation in circulation about this festival. A festival that honours spring, marking the end of hibernation and the return of fertility to the land. But what do we actually know about it? How can we celebrate it in a way that is relevant today and what magic can we perform around the idea of the suns return?

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Sagittarius - Tales of the Zodiac

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:45:36 GMT

To the ancient Babylonians, Sagittarius was a gate keeper of the underworld as the soul travelled through the cosmos, and through the Milky Way that acted as a road for the dead. Omens around this sign paint a pretty bleak picture with predictions of destruction, carnage for the land and warfare. How does the ancient race of half man half scorpion feature in the mythology of Sagittarius? What myths did the ancients attribute to this sign? And why is it linked to centaurs?

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Weird & Wonderful Divination III

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:45:37 GMT

Every culture, every society, every community has got it’s own systems and techniques for predicting the future, that are turned to when difficult decisions need to be made. Social media might may you think that there’s only tarot, astrology or pendulums to use, but there are literally hundreds of divination methods. From Nigerian spider divination - Nggam Du and Chinese jiaobei or moon blocks, to the infamous Japanese crossroads divination tsuji-ura, the Yoruban Ifa - using sacred texts and complex mathematical formula’s - to the Greek Nympholepsy - a condition a whereby individuals were possessed by nymphs - join me as I dive into prediction methods that lie off the beaten track.

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Djinn, Jinn and Genies

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:45:14 GMT

The Middle Eastern Djinn, a land or fire spirit, they were created after angels but before humanity. Belief in the djinn is widespread and they enter the written record around 2400 BCE but are likely to be much, much older. Ambivalent tricksters, they’re capable of abducting humans, haunting buildings and possession, driving their victims into madness. Are they Pre-Islamic gods? Why are they linked to poetry? And why have people been abducted and taken to djinn courts to face trial? Tune into the Mage’s Well podcast to find out, available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Isobel Gowdie - Building the 'Evil Witch' II

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:39:36 GMT

Last week I looked at Scotland's most famous witch - Isobel Gowdie and her infernal, mind-boggling, (and quite saucy) confessions. But what is actually going on with the frankly bizarre and incredible account of her witchcraft practice, was she performing shamanic death divination, she did terrible things but was she redressing the imbalance of power in her society by donning the cloak of a witch, was she in a dream cult, the suggestion of this forces us to radically reassess what our dreams actually are, was she communing the devil or was it something else - a land spirit or a spirit helper conjured as a protective entity on account of her harsh life, were her coven being contracted by community members to perform death transference? What is really happening?

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Isobel Gowdie - Building the 'Evil Witch'

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:45:51 GMT

Isobel Gowdie is Scotland's most famous witch, giving the world the idea of a coven and that must contain 13 members. On trial as a witch, four infernally sensational confessions rocked the late medieval world, so much so that modern historians have described her confessions as ‘one of the most remarkable documents in the history of witchcraft.’ Todays episode is difficult to listen to in places in regards to how women and those labelled a witch were treated within the legal system. But the suffering Isobel endured wasn’t in vain, we have some powerful insights into how this talented woman practiced witchcraft. Ironic, considering the very system that sought to condemn and quell people like Isobel the documents from which are being pawed over and have the ability to empower a new generation of witches, the numbers of which haven’t been seen the world before. It’s very much the season of the Witch, and possessing powers over life and death - Isobel Gowdie is a blinding beacon.

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Guided Sleep Meditation

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:45:32 GMT

Sleep is vital for our wellbeing and mental health, but what do you do when your sleep schedule has gone awry? I’ve created a guided sleep meditation with sound beats technology to lull you into a deep and restful sleep where you wake up actually feeling re-energised. Sleep like you never have before.

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The Wheel of the Year - Imbolc

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:45:43 GMT

The 1st and 2nd of February is known to Pagans as Imbolc, also aligning with the beginning of spring depending where you live. Traditionally an ancient, Irish, Gaelic festival with themes of a bountiful harvest and renewal, it was also a time to honour the Gaelic deity Bridget, to celebrate the return of warmth and the lands fertility, as well as weather divination. While winter stocks ran low in pantries and larders the festival gave hope. How can we incorporate elements into the 21st-century?

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Ix Chel - The Mayan Moon Goddess

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:45:00 GMT

Ix Chel is the Mayan moon goddess also known as Lady Rainbow or She of the Pale Face as she personifies the moon. From her sacred island called Cozumel, her name that we have difficultly translating and the fact that she was misrepresented by white western enthnohistorians in the 60’s - who is the enigmatic goddess and is our modern thinking around her actually correct?

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Psychic Protection/Defence

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:45:35 GMT

Have you been suffering from nightmares, fatigue, reoccurring accidents and bad luck, illnesses or shadows out the corner of your eye? You may be in need of some psychic protection. This protection is vital if you are working within spirituality or with energies, in this episode I give you 8 easy exercises to boost your defences and empower you to brush off any stagnant nasty energy sent your way.

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House Sprits II

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:45:01 GMT

How can we re-enchant our homes? How can we nourish and honour the spirits within? Do modern homes in the city even contain any? In this episode I talk about how to work with these entities and create a more happy and stable home.

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House Spirits I

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:45:16 GMT

Our homes are so much more than four walls and they have the potential to house spirits that have a direct impact on the family and the household. Traditionally the construction of a home was fraught with superstition and omens to make sure the right spirits entered and that they were also appeased. From sacrifices, planting trees and blessing the roof and hearth, tune in to learn more about our ancestors homely traditions and beliefs. House spirits is now live and you can find the mages well podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Building a Daily Witchcraft Practice with Tell the WitchTree

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:45:33 GMT

We all know we should have some sort of daily practice but how? How do you actually achieve that? Tune in as I collaborate with Tell the WitchTree and we explore ways to build up your practice.

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The Wheel of the Year - Yule

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:45:47 GMT

The 21st of December is known to Pagans as Yule also aligning with the shortest day of the year. Traditionally an ancient Norse festival, filled with feasting and wild celebrations, it was also a time of the dead, ghost stories, ancestor worship and tales of Odin leading the wild hunt and the armies of the dead ravaging the land. What can we learn about these customs and how can we incorporate elements in our 21st century celebrations? Ho, Ho, Ho witches.

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Patron Saints of Witchcraft

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:45:52 GMT

The saints of Christianity have long been venerated, each one holding influence over different areas of life. But did you know saints are basically witches and magical users that are verified by the church? And did you also know that there are some saints who actually watch over witchcraft? From St. Cyprian to Simon the Sorcerer join me as we take a tour through the saints of the esoteric, the occult and of witchcraft.

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Witchy Herbs - Aconite

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:45:31 GMT

Supposedly formed from the spittle of the three headed hellhound, Cerberus, at Hekate’s command as Hercules dragged him out of the underworld as part of his 12 labours - We have the deadly plant, aconite. Used within werewolf salves and to poison arrowheads, 2mg - the size of a sesame is enough to kill someone outright.

Tune in to learn more about aconites plant lore and how it was used.

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The Witches of the Isle of Man

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:45:53 GMT

The Isle of Man is very old and ancient place - a Gaelic nation reaching into the mists of time, it's rich in folklore, tradition and magic. But what of the witches who lived here, both from folklore and history, what are their stories and what can we learn from them? Tune in to find out.

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Witch Bottles

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:45:09 GMT

Witch bottles are a curious folk protection spell that pop up around the 16th century in England and make there way to America through colonial migrants. Widely popular today what are the traditional ingredients used? What else can we add to make them more potent and how can we create our own? Tune in to find out.

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Potent Places - Crossroads & Corpse Roads

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:45:14 GMT

The crossroads are places that are steeped in folklore, stories of the supernatural and witchcraft but why? Similarly european corpse roads are a magnet for their own superstitions and customs. How can we utilise the energy of these highways for the spirits and recently deseased and what can we learn to strengthen our practice? Tune in to find out.

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Hexed! How to Remove a Hex

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:45:39 GMT

Hey mage's,

Do you know how to test if you've become a target for a hex? Did you know there's four different ways to tackle one? Do you want some easy spells and rituals to successfully remove it? Tune into todays episode to learn all about removing hexes!

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Update + Baba Yaga (remastered)

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Hello hello,

It's been a while but I'm here to dip my toe back in and say 'Hi I'm still alive!' I explain what's been happening with me and going forward and I've remastered the old Baba Yaga episode but also added so much to it - so there's more juicy bits to learn!

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Witchy Herbs - Datura

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:45:09 GMT

Hey witches,

This week we're looking into the moon blossoming plant Datura Stramonium. Deadly and Highly psychoactive it's scent alone is enough to spark a host of horrific night terrors. It doesn't show up in Europe till the mid 16th century arriving from the New World or India. Indigenous use is well documented in regards to initiation rites, skull trepanation or the drilling of holes in the skull and lycanthropy. Datura is a highly aggressive plant and shows us the darkest recesses of our mind. What else can we learn from this other worldly plant? Tune in to find out more!

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Deviant Magic Capitals - Mayong, India

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:45:25 GMT

Hey witches,

This we're travelling to India to look at a region called Mayong - a land that has long been steeped in mystery, intrigue and malevolent magic! But how true are the rumours, rumours of entire armies vanishing and declared missing, of people turning into strange beasts in the middle of the night, of the nearby swamps and jungles being haunted by evil entities? What witchcraft and magic lies afoot in Mayong? Tune in to find out!

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'Black Magic' - A Problematic History

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:45:16 GMT

Hey Witches,

This week I thought we could look into the term 'black magic.' I knew that the term had racial connotations but I didn't realise the depth of it - it's grim. Buckle up and lets looks at colonialism and race inequality within a spiritual setting.

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Witchcraft and Magic of the East

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:45:31 GMT

Hey witches this week I thought I'd look into the magical systems of the East. Often the conversation around magic revolves around European traditions and figures - I wanted to cast the lens over Asia, the home of the worlds major religions, and see what their magical practices entail.

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Norse Heathenry - Odin (II)

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:45:28 GMT

Hail witches part two of Odin is here, looking into his shamanic ways, how he breaks the gender binary and ways to work with him!

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Norse Heathenry - Odin (I)

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:45:00 GMT

Hey witches, this week I thought we would head north and learn more about the one eyed raven lord - Odin. So much more than a god of war, he has heavily links to magic, shamanism and the dead. Tune in to learn more!

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Tales of the Zodiac - Scorpio

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:45:30 GMT

Hey mage's we're back with another zodiac myth focusing on the sign of Scorpio - reputed to be dark, evil and malicious but why? Tune in to find out!

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Witchy Herbs - Hellebore

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:45:01 GMT

Hey witches this week we've got a witchy herb heavily tied to the history of mental health and treatment - Hellebore. Deadly and delightful - what else lies this plants ancient and sordid past?

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Astrology Feast (I) - The Mage's Well Birth Chart with Cherry Lazar

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:45:28 GMT

Hey mages, this week to celebrate The Mage's Well birthday I got my friend - Cherry Lazer - on the show to discuss astrology and read the birth chart of the podcast. Tune in to learn what's written in the stars for the show!

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Astrology Feast (II) - The Mage's Well Birth Chart with Cherry Lazar II

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:45:07 GMT

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Folklore of the Isle of Man

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:45:16 GMT

So this week we've got a special one - you may remember I was invited by Honey and the Hex to speak at the London Podcast festival back in the summer - the audio has just been released! I decided to folklore from where I grew up - the isle of man. There’s some really famous local tales as well as some obscure ones. Tales around strange creatures from the island including the Fae and also a local god and some malicious spirits.

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Medusa

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:45:51 GMT

This week we're looking into a figure within Greek mythology that is often maligned and cast in a very unforgiving light - Medusa. What's her story and what symbolism lies behind the tale? Tune in to find out!

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Hair Magic

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:45:44 GMT

This week we've got another practical magic episode looking at hair magic. Traditionally seen as a witches source of power what can you actually do with it and how can you incorporate it into your magic? Tune in to learn more!

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Sacred Sites - Göbekli Tepe

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:45:52 GMT

This week we're looking at one of the oldest sites in our history as a race - Göbekli Tepe. Built by our stone age ancestors what secrets does this neolithic site hold? Tune in to find out!

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Tales of the Zodiac - Libra

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:45:32 GMT

This week we're looking at another zodiac myth. We're halfway through the constellations meaning todays episode is all about Libra. Find out how this sign became associated with the scales and what different cultures thought about it!

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Egregores - Benign or Sinister?

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:45:30 GMT

Hey Mage's this week we've got a psychic entity called an egregore - thoughtforms that develop from a collective group that influence us on a very subtle level. Cities, companies, groups of friends and nations can create one. But are they benign or a cause for concern? Tune in to find out more!

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Santa Muerte

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:45:53 GMT

Hey Mage's this week I'm looking into the Mexican folk saint Santa Muerte who often finds herself called out by the catholic church as demonic and a blasphemy against religion. On top of this she's hated by the FBI and the Mexican military. But why? Who is she and where does she come from? Find all this out and more in today's episode!

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Witchy Herbs - Henbane

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:45:00 GMT

Hey mage's this week I'm back into plant lore and I'm looking at Henbane - a plant heavily connected to death, love and our ancestors. But what is it here to teach us? Tune in to find out!

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The Sidhe (Fae) II

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:45:30 GMT

Hey mage's this week we're diving back into Sidhe - commonly known as the fae. We're looking into actual stories around the fae as well as modern explanations as to how these stories came about.

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The Sidhe (Fae) I

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:45:40 GMT

Hey mage's this week we're looking into the Sidhe - commonly known as the fae. Seen as cute and fun - historically this really isn't the case. Join me as I dive into the history, beliefs and folklore around these sinister entities.

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Cursing and Hexing

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:45:29 GMT

Hey mage's I think it's safe to say that this episode is my most controversial yet. I speak about the ethics of using baneful magic and guidelines of when I think it should be used as well as how to reduce the impact it can have on the casters life. Tune in to learn more!

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Ouija Boards

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:45:25 GMT

Hey mages,

This week we're peering past the myth and looking into the Ouija board. It's garnered an awful reputation but this wasn't always so. I'm looking into the history of the board and how to use it safely!

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Necromancy - 'Death Divination'

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:45:19 GMT

This week we looking into Necromancy - a lot of misinformation lies around this and it's gained a really dark reputation, how afraid of the dark are you?

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Bone Magic

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:01:19 GMT

Hey Mage's as part two of the season kick off we're looking into all things osteo, that's right - bone magic.

What is it? How are you getting bones? What do different bones mean? How do you work with a human skull? All to be answered in this episode!

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Blood Magic

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:00:15 GMT

Hey Mage's,

Welcome to season three! I thought we'd kick off with something slightly darker and in line with Halloween or rather samhain - blood magic. Is it evil? How do you use it? What does it do? All this and more will be answered in today's show!

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Tlazolteotl - The Filth Goddess

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:35 GMT

Hey Mage's,

So slight delay with season three but it's going to be fiiiiiiiiire when it lands, in the meantime though I thought I'd look into the Aztec goddess of filth and lust - Tlazolteotl. A deeply complex and enigmatic goddess but when we strip away colonialist and catholic thinking what lies beneath with this Pre-Columbian goddess? Tune in to find out!

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Astral Projection

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:49:40 GMT

This week we're looking into astral projection - a term that gets used a lot but what actually is it and how can you do it? Tune in to learn techniques to achieve it and why would you actually want to?

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Elemental Witchcraft - Air Magic

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:00:30 GMT

This week we're looking into the final element of the series with Air Magic. I discuss the symbolism behind this element which is often linked to various types of weather as well as the breath. I also speak about the key correspondences, how to spot an air herb, summon an air elemental, the best deities to work as well as spells, rituals and more!

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Tales of the Zodiac - Virgo

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:00:11 GMT

This week we have the next installment from the zodiac series - Virgo and her common epithet 'the virgin.' But what did this word mean to the ancients and how is that relevant to the constellation? Also who actually is this constellation and what does it represent? Tune in to have all these questions answered.

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Elemental Witchcraft - Earth Magic

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:25 GMT

This week we're looking at the third installment of elemental witchcraft - that of earth magic. I discuss the symbolism behind this element, as well as the spirits associated with it and the deities too. What rituals and spells can you add to your practice within this element? Tune in to find out!

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Sacred Sites - Bathhouses and Sweat Lodges

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Hey witches, so this week I've got bathhouses and sweat lodges lined up for you. Why you ask? Because they were the site of many magical happenings and were a prime spot for witches and the spiritually inclined all over the globe. Join me as we delve into the history of these strange and otherworldly structures where the elements of water and fire meet.

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Elemental Witchcraft - Water Magic

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:00:25 GMT

So this episode is covering the element of water and how you can incorporate it into your practice. There's spells and rituals, practical advice, history and folklore surrounding this enigmatic element.

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Witch Herbs - Saint John's Wort

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:00:45 GMT

Hey Mage's this week we're diving into another plant lore episode focusing on Saint John's Wort, heavily used around midsummer as a potent demon repellent. But what else is there to the plants enigmatic past and what are some of the health claims with it's use? Tune in to find out more!

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Elemental Witchcraft - Fire Magic

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:09 GMT

Hey witches,

This week we're going to begin looking into the different elements involved in witchcraft beginning with fire. Fire worship or pyrolatreia, it's believed, was the basis for the first religions of the world and is often deified as an entity to be reckoned with and respected. I discuss the customs and traditions around fire, how you can honour this element and how you can incorporate more of it into your practice.

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Witchcraft Burnout

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:14 GMT

This week I'm looking into a witchcraft inspired burnout. Can you overdo spirituality? You absolutely can and it's likely to happen to all of us on our spiritual paths at some point in our journey. When I began to look into witchcraft/spiritual burnout it's not really spoken about that much. Tune to hear my experiences around it, the triggers and symptoms as well as what you can do to support yourself!

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Nyx

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:00:30 GMT

This week we have the ancient Greek goddess - Nyx, the personification of night . So powerful and scary was she that even Zeus was afraid of her and backed down to avoid locking horns with her. I look into her myths, how she was portrayed, what she represents and how to work with her.

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Witch Herbs - Belladonna

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:00:49 GMT

This week I'm looking into the herbal lore surrounding one of the most poisonous plants on the planet - Atropa Belladonna also known as Deadly Nightshade. It's got a very rich and dark history - from ancient assassinations to satanic orgies, this plant really has seen it all. One berry can kill a child, the odour released from fresh roots can cause splitting headaches and ingesting it can cause Lilliputian hallucinations where objects appear larger or smaller then they actually are - tune in to learn more!

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Sex Magic

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:00:43 GMT

This week we're getting a little raunchy and I'm delving into Sex Magic. Packed with tips to incorporate into your practice - it's an episode not to be missed. It's also inclusive in that you don't have to be in a heterosexual relationship, you can still practice it if you're single and regardless of your gender expression you can still work with it.

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Tales of the Zodiac - Leo

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:00:20 GMT

This week is another zodiac tale focusing on Leo the lion. Heavily linked to the sun and royal power what else does this sign have to offer? Tune in to find out more!

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Sacred Sites - Karnak

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:00:07 GMT

Hey Mage's so this week we've got a sacred site and it's the Egyptian temple of Karnak. A highly sacred place and arguably one of the biggest temple complexes in the world - it can easily fit 10 average sized European cathedrals within it's walls. I look into the history around the site, the deities honoured here, what magical rituals went down and more. With so much of the site unexcavated and undocumented what lies beneath the surface?

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Weird & Wonderful Divination II

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:27 GMT

The first episode on Divination went down really well in the summer - so I thought I'd look over the area again and research some of the more weird and wonderful forms of divining the future. I also speak about oneiromancy - seeing the future in dreams- and over on my Patreon I've just uploaded a ritual for invoking Morpheus - the god of prophetic dreams.

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Energy - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:00:44 GMT

Nikola Telsa said “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” We're going to be looking at all things energy this week: diving into physics (briefly) and the breakdown of matter, the levels of consciousness, Dr. William Tiller's investigation on the power of intention, bioelectricity and the heart and finally why 'good vibes only' is dangerous and how it can cross over into the realms of capitalism and commercialisation. There's a lot to unpack here! 😂

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Kali

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:00:38 GMT

Hey Mage's,

This week I'm looking into the Hindu goddess Kali - deeply misunderstood, Kali is a powerful deity and said to be the most difficult to understand with her ruling over contractions - creation and destruction, India's great mother as well as it's fiercest fighter. I discuss her origins, her demon fighting ways and how she's come to evolve throughout history.

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Human Sacrifice

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:17 GMT

This week we're looking into the murky affair of human sacrifice. I look at various cultures who have practiced it and the methods they used. I also look at why as a species we were (and still are) obsessed with sacrifice, is it for spiritual purposes or something far more nefarious?

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Tales of the Zodiac - Cancer

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:29 GMT

This week we have another zodiac myth with the sign of Cancer. I look into it's mythological origins as well as how other ancient cultures viewed this constellation.

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Spirit Guides

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:00:26 GMT

So this week I thought I'd start the year with spirit guides. I give a run down on what they are and how you can connect to them as well as sharing my thoughts on angels. Tune in for more!

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2021

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:15:14 GMT

Hey Mages,

Just a little episode giving you an update about an oil that's been designed to usher in new beginnings - available now.

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New Beginnings and Janus

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:00:28 GMT

Hey Mage's,

As we're on the edge of a new year I thought we could look at the idea of new beginnings and how to welcome them in. The Romans believed that in order for something to be successful the beginnings had to be good. With this in mind I thought I'd look into their two faced (in a good way) god Janus who resides over beginnings and the liminal. I also thought that rather than giving loads of different pieces of info around the concept of 'new beginnings' I could actually construct a ritual around from start to finish and share it with you.

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The Pagan Origins of Christmas

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:00:54 GMT

So this week I thought I'd dive into the origins of Christmas and it appears that the majority of the customs and traditions within the holiday are borrowed from older cultures and pagan practices. Tune in to find out which ones!

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Fertility Magic

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:01:35 GMT

This week we're looking at fertility magic. I explore the different variations of fertility and delve into the symbolism around genitalia. As well as deities that watch over fertility and festivals and beliefs from around the world. Fertility doesn’t necessarily result in the birth of child, therefore this episode is inclusive regardless of your gender identity or lack of.

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Building the ‘Evil Witch’ - Medea

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:00:29 GMT

Hey Mages,

We've got another 'Building the Evil Witch' episode, a mini series where I look into historical figures within witchcraft and see how they added to the evil witch stereotype that we're still pushing against today. This episode looks at the infamous sorceress - Medea, but is there more to her story? Tune in to find out. Trigger warning - this is a very gory episode!

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Witch Herbs - Wormwood

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:00:31 GMT

This week we're looking at plant folklore and I've chosen wormwood. The plant that plays a role in the production of absinthe - the drink that supposedly made Vincent Van Gogh mutilate his ear. Tune in to learn more about the history of this plant as well as its medical uses and tips on how to work with it magically.

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Trance

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:00:51 GMT

Hey Mages,

This week I've decided to talk about trance. Trance isn't really spoken about within some witchcraft traditions and I think it's a very powerful and useful tool. I talk about what it is, what you can do with this state of mind and how to enter it.

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Cave Worship

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:24 GMT

This week we have cave worship - I look at how our ancestors from all over the globe have ritualistically used caves from the dawn of time and well as what happens to our psychology when we enter them.

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Tales of the Zodiac - Gemini

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:00:12 GMT

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So this week we're back in the history of the zodiac with Gemini - meaning 'the twins' in Latin. Tune in to find out which famous pair the star sign was based on!

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Isis

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:00:07 GMT

Hey Mages,

So I thought to guide us out of the dark moon phase of the show and to lighten the mood after Samhain I'd look at the goddess who governs the sun, moon and stars - Isis. She's one of the most famous goddesses on the planet and she stretches back into prehistory - join me as I delve into the mysteries of this enigmatic goddess.

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Honouring the Dead

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:00:56 GMT

Hey Mage's.

For Samhain I thought we could pay homage to the dead and discuss how we can honour them as this time of year was spent in contemplation of those who have gone before. I've interpreted this pretty broadly and come up with some rituals and practices you can do around this concept.

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Working with Spirits

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:00:49 GMT

Hey Mages,

This week I'm talking about something that I think it quite useful and necessary to know for your practice - how to work with spirits. I explain ways and methods and different approaches in terms of achieving contact and connection - perfect as we approach Samhain!

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Sacred Sites - Thin Places

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:00:10 GMT

Hey mages,

Today I'm discussing thin places - sites where the veil is thin between this world and the next. I cover some theories around them, how to find them as well as a historically important but rather unheard of site - Oweynagat - and more!

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Shadow Work

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:00:03 GMT

Hey Mages,

So carrying on with this dark theme I thought I'd look at the Jungian term of Shadow Work. I explain what it is, some of the ways shadow expresses itself and what you can do to work on your shadow.

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The Dark Moon

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:00:56 GMT

And we're back witches!

Kicking off the new season with the dark moon. I highlight misconceptions around this moon phase and the new moon which it often gets mislabeled as. I also go into the types of magic and rituals you can do under this eerie and mysterious moon.

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Beauty Magic

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Hey Mages,

So we have the season finale with beauty magic! Beauty is sold to us every day and we are usually moments away from a mirror. Our beauty obsessed world is a fickle one and one that is in constant flux and change. I talk about how to work magically with beauty and mainly what deities to work with - there are so many beauty spells around the idea of changing something, I wanted to step away from this and focus more on self acceptance and giving yourself space to let your own inherent beauty shine through. There will be a break next week and season 2 will kick off the week after - for a more darker and mysterious take on witchcraft and spirituality tune in on the 7th October! See you in season 2!

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Sacred Sites - Lake Titicaca

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:00:02 GMT

Hey Mages,

So we've got another sacred site and this time it's the mysterious Lake Titicaca located on the border between Peru and Bolivia. I talk about the cultures and peoples on and around the lake as well an Inca creation myth. Also I talk about the ancient pilgrimage that was conducted around the site as well as rituals that were performed on the lake. Did child sacrifice really take place here?

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Guided Healing Meditation

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:40:40 GMT

Hey Mages,

So after the healing episode I thought I'd do a guided healing meditation, get somewhere quiet, get comfy and dive in. Disclaimer - this isn't intended to cure anyone or to replace conventional medicine!

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Himiko The Shaman Queen

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:52:58 GMT

So witches

This week is all about the mysterious shaman queen Himiko. Ruling over Yamatai in ancient Japan - very little is known about her and what we do know is steeped in mystery and magic. Join me and discover who this enigmatic figure is.

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Tales of the Zodiac - Taurus

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Hey Mages,

We've all heard of the Zodiac but do you know the story behind each sign and why the animal or figure became associated with it?

This week I thought I'd do another astrology sign because I got great feedback about Aries. So we're looking at Taurus the bull, and I look at a few myths surrounding where this sign came from as well as it's history.

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Breathwork

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:00:56 GMT

Hey Mages,

This week is all about the breath. I talk about the benefits of breathing with the nose vs the mouth and deep belly breathing vs chest breathing. I also talk about the history of breathwork as well the actual verified benefits. There's a lot of bold claims online about breathwork and I wanted to find out - are they true?

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Heal Thy Broken Heart

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:00:55 GMT

Hey witches!

This week I'm looking at heartbreak. It's inevitable that we all go through this difficult emotion in our lives and it doesn't necessarily have to relate to a romantic relationship. I give some very practical and easy self care spells - my aim is to really support and give advice through a difficult time. I've included a simple tea recipe and body oil that's designed to uplift and nourish as well as many rituals and spells including one relating to the mysterious and broken Hindu goddess - Akhilandeshvari!

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Witch Herbs - Syrian Rue

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:17:15 GMT

Hey witches,

This week is about Syrian Rue also known as Peganum Harmala. I talk about it's origins and history as well as it's link to the immortality granting drink Haoma. I explore it's magical uses and the rituals that are still practiced around it today as well as the retelling of an obscure tale on it.

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Tales of the Zodiac - Aries

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:00:35 GMT

Hey mages,

We've all heard of the Zodiac but do you know the story behind each sign and why the animal or figure became associated with it? This week I explore Aries, the ram behind the constellation and the myths surrounding it.

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Healing Magic

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:00:17 GMT

Hey Mages,

This week I explore magical techniques around healing. I talk about a Greek god who may have been a prototype for Jesus, serpents and the energy they represent, disease spirits and more!

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Mesopotamian Magic

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:00:30 GMT

Hey Mages,

This week I explore traditions from the mysterious lands of Mesopotamia. I talk about the rituals and beliefs from the area, astrology, the methods of how they dealt with witchcraft performed illegally and more!

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Michael

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Tarot Talk

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:00:44 GMT

Hey mage's,

This week I'm speaking with Praxie Osong from the Lil Black Witch show where we'd chatted about all things tarot.

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Michael

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Building the 'Evil Witch' - The Infamous La Voisin

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:24 GMT

Hey Witches,

This week I'm looking a La Voisin - a diviner and fortune teller turned murderess. I look at how she found herself in the centre of what would become know as the L'affaire des poisons - one of the largest witch hunts in modern history and how her activities in early modern France helped build the public's perception around witches that still haunts practitioners right up to today.

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Weird & Wonderful Divination I

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:00:13 GMT

Hail Mages,

This week is covering the vast topic of divination. I explain reasons as to why we practice it, the different forms it takes from all over the world from well known astrology and tarot to the slightly more niche versions of ornithomancy, ceromancy and hepatoscopy. I also talk about sibyl's, oracles and more!

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Michael

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Sacred Sites - Wells

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:41:21 GMT

Hail Mages,

This episode is all about sacred wells. I talk about it's associations, Christian and Pagan blending, traditions surrounding them and more!

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Michael

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Black Lives Matter

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:45:56 GMT

Hail Witches,

This week I was invited to speak to the witches on the Lil' Black Witch podcast where we speak about current events surrounding the protests, Black Lives Matter, astrology and more.

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Michael

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Witch Herbs - Mugwort

Wed, 27 May 2020 16:00:08 GMT

This weeks episode is about the magical herb Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris). I talk about the folklore and history surrounding this plant as well as how to use it.

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Fashion Magic

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:00:21 GMT

Hello witches,

This week is about fashion magic. I speak about the roots of clothes, what they represent and how you can use them in your magical arsenal to achieve your goals and desires.

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Michael

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Baba Yaga

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:00:04 GMT

Hail Mages,

Today's episode is on the enigmatic Slavic folklore witch - Baba Yaga. A deeply complex character that lives on the fringes of society she takes no prisoners and will happily eat those who aren't clued up.

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Michael

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Witching on a Budget

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:48 GMT

Hi mages,

This week I had a listener write in for advice on practising during lock down and on a budget. I talk about various ways of getting around these things and how to still work and develop your practice.

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Michael

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New Moon Rituals

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:43 GMT

Hey witches,

This week is about the new moon and rituals you can do surrounding it. I recommend listening to the Meditation, Visualisation and Manifestation episode as the new moon is great for manifesting! I also talk about the different between the new moon and dark moon, deities you can honour, moon water and more!

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Michael

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The Witches Brew

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:00:41 GMT

Boo witches!

This week I talk about various witchy mixtures in the form potions, brews, poisons and more. Santa and some Siberian shamans briefly drop in and I look into traditional ingredients of love potions. Spoiler alert - they're grim and if made incorrectly could kill you!

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Michael

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Plant Spirits and Mandrake

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:38 GMT

Hey mages,

So this episode is about plant spirits where give some pointers and how to develop a relationship with a plant of your choice. I also talk about the infamous mandrake plant - The Mandragora Officinarum.

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Michael

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Incense

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:00:34 GMT

Ciao witches,

This week I dive into the world of incense. I talk about the history surrounding popular resins, how different cultures incorporated the use of incense and sacred scents into rituals and more!

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Michael

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Protection Magic

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:00:36 GMT

The topic this week is protection. From witch bottles and stones to war water and black salt. This isn't an episode that you want to skip.

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Circe

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:00:58 GMT

This week is about the powerful Greek witch Circe. I discuss her mythology, societies views on her and the plants she likely worked with.

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Full Moon Ritual

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:00:19 GMT

Hey mages,

So this week I speak a little about the virus and some precautions that I'm taking and then I speak about some powerful rituals that you can be doing under the full moon to honour this special phase.

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Self Initiation

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:00:54 GMT

Hail witches!

This week I talk about initiation and speak about the mysterious Headless Rite that was found in the Greek Magical Papyri and much much more.

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Hekate

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:00:46 GMT

Hola Mages,

Today's episode is all about the mysterious witch queen Hekate, in it I'll look at her roots, mythology, misconceptions and more!

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Witch Better have my Money

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:53 GMT

Boo witches!

This episode is how to be a bad ass money magnet. I talk about using your hands to draw in money, feng shui for your wallet/purse, making incense, spells you can do and more!

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Michael

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Sacred Appropriation

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:00:23 GMT

Hello Mages!

The topic is slightly heavier this week with me discussing my views around sacred appropriation. I discuss sage and palo santo, smuging, shamanism, yoga and much more.

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Altar Building

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:03:45 GMT

Hello Mages!

After talking a little bit last week about creating a sacred space I decided to focus more on this theme with building your own altar.

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Spell Casting

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:00:54 GMT

Hi Mages,

On this episode I cover spell casting, creating the right environment for you, opportune times to cast and some dos and don'ts to name a few!

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Guided Grounding Meditation

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:00:26 GMT

Hi Mages

I've created my own meditation with Isochronic Tones and Binaural Harmonics of delta and theta waves and Solfeggio Tones of 285 hz and 528 hz. It’s guided so it takes you through grounding, releasing any negative emotions through the earth, tapping into the earths energies and raising your energy. The guidance ends, while the Gamma frequency and third eye solfeggio frequency plays and this is your time to visualise how you see fit. It’s perfect to do this before a manifestation session or any spell work as your need to ground and raise your energy before a session. Please don’t listen to it if you are driving or operating any heavy machinery. Being somewhere where you can’t be distracted would be great start and so your phone can't distract you. Comfortable clothes and on an empty stomach would be ideal. Also If you have any medical conditions that may be triggered by binaural beats do not listen.

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Meditation, Visualisation and Manifestation

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:00:05 GMT

Hey Mage's

In this episode I talk about all things meditation, visualisation and manifestation!

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Witchcraft and Pineal Gland

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Hi mages,

Welcome to the first episode of The Mage's Well, I'm going to talk about witchcraft and what it means to me, why I decided to start this podcast and finally ways you can decalcify the pineal gland.

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Welcome to The Mage's Well

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:26:49 GMT

Hey guys so I’ve created this podcast - The Mage’s Well - as a 101 guide to all things witchcraft and spiritual. Spirituality has been something I’ve been interested in for a while now whereas my delving into witchcraft is a relatively new adventure. I’m learning as I go and thought why not share it with those who are also interested. Each week I’m going to pick a topic and explore it, offering practical tips and advice so you can incorporate it into your practice. Want me to explore a topic that you’re dying to hear about? Get in touch.

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Michael

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