The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 2ND UPLOAD of an interview which on first upload was over edited. TBWP strives to create meaningful content that meets both guest and audience expectations. On the rare occasion this is not the case, Swailes will do her best to rectify the issues and re upload as is the case here. Please do re listen. 

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast with Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. A show to encourages listeners to get 'Witching in the 21st Century'

In this Moot Loot episode the host welcomes back Scottish astrologer, tarot reader, and palmistry expert Kalem Turner. Together they explore tarot's rich history, tracing its origins from Italian playing cards to the iconic 1910 Rider Waite Smith deck. Kalem shares personal stories, including inheriting a 100-year-old family heirloom deck, and debunks common tarot superstitions and tropes. He discusses how tarot connects to astrology, collective consciousness, and synchronicity, while offering practical advice for developing intuitive reading skills and avoiding over-reliance on guidebooks or repetitive questioning.

Connect with Kalem and book a reading-  https://www.kalemturner.com/

While you are here a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??!
Stuff of history books that is!!
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KEY WORDS------------------------------
Kalem Turner, Scotland number one astrologer, tarot cards, astrology, tarot reading, divination, tarot history, tarot deck, Rider Waite Smith, palmistry, fortune telling, tarot superstitions, tarot misconceptions, collective consciousness, archetypal energies, tarot techniques, intuitive reading, tarot symbolism, emotional impact of tarot, Death card, personal responsibility, tarot practice, divination systems, oracle cards, angel cards, Scottish astrologer, tarot e-book, online tarot readings, tarot community, tarot insights, tarot journey, tarot heritage, tarot interpretations, tarot spreads, personal anecdotes, tarot learning, synchronicity, tarot connections, tarot folklore, tarot evolution, tarot imagery, tarot narratives, tarot cards meanings, tarot reader advice, tarot mistakes, tarot intuition, tarot tools, tarot and astrology, tarot and playing cards, witch, witchcraft, crystal ball, fortune teller, personal stories, modern witchcraft, green witch, bell witch, wicca, witchy podcast, modern witchcraft for beginners, solitary witch tips, green witchcraft practices, manifestation for witches

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast with Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. A show to encourages listeners to get 'Witching in the 21st Century'

In this Moot Loot episode the host welcomes back Scottish astrologer, tarot reader, and palmistry expert Kalem Turner. Together they explore tarot's rich history, tracing its origins from Italian playing cards to the iconic 1910 Rider Waite Smith deck. Kalem shares personal stories, including inheriting a 100-year-old family heirloom deck, and debunks common tarot superstitions and tropes. He discusses how tarot connects to astrology, collective consciousness, and synchronicity, while offering practical advice for developing intuitive reading skills and avoiding over-reliance on guidebooks or repetitive questioning.

Connect with Kalem and book a reading-  https://www.kalemturner.com/

While you are here a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??!
Stuff of history books that is!!
Here's the link- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting

Vote by searching TBWP, ENTER your email address and confirm your vote from the sent email :) They don't spam, its only to check its a real vote and not a host self voting hundreds of times! 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BELL WITCH PODCAST 

Limited addition 100th Celebration Mug- https://bellwitchpodcast.mymerchr.com/product/100th-episode-anniversary-mug

Book your ghost tours at- https://yorkshireghosttours.com/

KEY WORDS------------------------------
Kalem Turner, Scotland number one astrologer, tarot cards, astrology, tarot reading, divination, tarot history, tarot deck, Rider Waite Smith, palmistry, fortune telling, tarot superstitions, tarot misconceptions, collective consciousness, archetypal energies, tarot techniques, intuitive reading, tarot symbolism, emotional impact of tarot, Death card, personal responsibility, tarot practice, divination systems, oracle cards, angel cards, Scottish astrologer, tarot e-book, online tarot readings, tarot community, tarot insights, tarot journey, tarot heritage, tarot interpretations, tarot spreads, personal anecdotes, tarot learning, synchronicity, tarot connections, tarot folklore, tarot evolution, tarot imagery, tarot narratives, tarot cards meanings, tarot reader advice, tarot mistakes, tarot intuition, tarot tools, tarot and astrology, tarot and playing cards, witch, witchcraft, crystal ball, fortune teller, personal stories, modern witchcraft, green witch, bell witch, wicca, witchy podcast 

modern witchcraft for beginners, solitary witch tips, green witchcraft practices, manifestation for witches

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, "Witching in the 21st Century"

HAPPY INDIPENDANT PODCASTER DAY!! (4th of July)

This special episode was recorded at the second ever MANI-FEST in Newcastle on 13/14 June 2026. A magical festival brought to you by Mart Tweedy of Canny Crystals Podcast and crystal supplier. In this episode I didn't get to speak to Mart as he was in big demand, however I spoke to a lovely bunch of spiritual sisters with stalls and magical insights. 
The amazing people interview on this episode-

https://www.scribblesofsanity.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bellaanimastudio/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/Bloomnwitches/

https://francescaamber.com/ !! 

https://linktr.ee/lauraaestheticsandpmu

https://www.logi-firewalking.co.uk/

https://saorsafirewalking.co.uk/

https://www.sarahbraysher.com/

https://linktr.ee/theretreat_essex

Canny Crystals- https://www.cannycrystals.co.uk/

Grab a ticker for MANIFEST- https://www.mani-fest.uk/ (and spot the witch in the video!!!!!)

Podcast Pal - Soul Sister Society https://open.spotify.com/show/0bIiKx6gdJhx1qJZhPtTSF?si=3d1ed543a7084223

Connect with Swailes-https://www.instagram.com/the_bell_witch_podcast

Join the Patreon to support the creator- https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBellWitchPodcast

So I did not end up having a break for very long....ADICTED TO PODCASTING 

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#cantstopthepodcasting #indepodcasterday #independantpodcaster #indiepod #crystals #manifesting #northofengland #fengshui #lawofattraction #lawofattractionchangedmylife #firewalk #soulsister #bestlife #magic #witchcraft #spells #newcastleontyne #marttweedy #moldervite #gemstones #interviews #holistic #healing #spiritual #bosswitch #thesecret #thepower #thelove #paganism #festival #mindfull #spirituality #healing #witchy #witchcraft #makeit #worthy #selfhelp #worthyness #selflove #greenwitch #swailes #fun #chattypodcast #rosequartz #gems #dreams #wishes #fairy #oracle #tarot #subculture #mainstream #wellness #tattoos #liminals #reflection #interview #enchantment #modernwitchcraft #witchcrafttoday 

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BLESSED SUMMER SOLSTICE 

Welcome to a very special episode of The Bell Witch Podcast. 'Witching in the 21st Century'

Here is the limited addition mug that is onsale for 100 days. https://bellwitchpodcast.mymerchr.com/product/100th-episode-anniversary-mug?combination=8

Episode 100 begins with original poem 'Transformed Life' written by Swailes Friendly Green Witch. The intro sees the host reflect on the recent trip to MANIFEST in Newcastle where she faced her fears. 
Summer Solstice, Litha or Midsummer is the first topic of the episode. Then after a break the host reflects on how far The Bell Witch Podcast has come, sharing flagship moments, turbulence and lessons that podcast life has brought 

This episode is very different from the rest, being two in one and 100 minuets, is is a moment to reflect and connect on the unexpected journey of the pod, the friendships that have been made and the opportunities that have come. TBWP is magic. 

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Manifest- https://www.instagram.com/mani.fest.newc/

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Manifest, The Bell Witch Podcast, Witchy Podcast, 100 episodes, witchcraft, witchy podcast, indie podcast, midsummer, Litha, Summer Solstice, June, Wheel of the year, wicca, pagan, paganism, green witch, magic, spells, sabats, wiccan, circles, leeds, tarot, oracle, modern witchcraft, weaving spells, contemporary witchcraft, new age, spirituality, old ways, manifesting, fire walk, Yorkshire, divination, cauldron, folklore, fae, fairy, tales, cunning folk, wicci, sacred animals, awards, mugwort, herbs, herbals, sunrise, sunset, solar magic, goddess, god, pagan pathways, bell witch, 100th, celebratory episode, books, the craft, magical, magick, soldiery witch, Moot Loot, guests, interviews, 

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- "Witching in the 21st Century"
 
#OMG THIS IS EPISODE 99?!

(This episode is the 2nd part of an interview, pls see previous episode before you play this one.)

In this Moot Loot we are talking to Liz Dean about her new deck- 'The Hearts Path Tarot'  They explore the deck's creative process, including its folklore-inspired imagery and collaboration with artist Kat. Liz discusses her 37 years of tarot experience, her approach to reversals, intuition, and imaginative reading techniques. She shares advice for beginners, encourages slowing down in modern life, and highlights her oracle deck, Earth Blessings. Swailes also celebrates approaching episode 100, thanking her supportive witchy community.

Pre order the deck- https://lizdean.info/hearts-path-tarot-landing-page/
Connect with Liz- https://lizdean.info/

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Leave ratings/reviews to help the show shine :)

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Bell Witch, friendly green witch, Liz Dean, tarot reader, tarot teacher, tarot author, divine worker, The Heart’s Path Tarot, The Art of Tarot, The Magic of Tarot, tarot journey, intuition, spirituality, tarot reading, symbols, spirit guides, collective consciousness, creative process, spiritual growth, light and shadow, public speaking, divination, nature, cold sea swimming, trust, sensory responses, intuitive tarot, card meanings, personal insight, spiritual guidance, channelling, inner knowing, synchronicity, pattern recognition, Game of Thrones Tarot, nature lovers, empaths, shadow aspects, Carl Jung, transformation, Three of Swords, Tower card, Death card, Empress card, living practice, creativity, unique journeys, podcast episode, spiritual circles, divination, symbolism, London, Leeds, magic, witchcraft, spirituality, modern witch, full moon, modern witchcraft, indie podcast, podcast, Rachel Pollack, Taylor Elliott, UK Tarot Conference, TABI

In this Moot Loot episode of The Bell Witch podcast, Swailes, the Friendly Green Witch interviews renowned tarot reader, teacher, and author Liz Dean, who has 26 books and decks to her name. They discuss Liz's tarot journey, her first deck "The Art of Tarot" (reissued as "The Magic of Tarot"), and her intuitive approach to reading cards. Liz shares insights on trust, creativity, and embracing both light and shadow in tarot. They also explore her upcoming deck, the Heart's Path Tarot, releasing June 26th 2026—a deeply personal, nature-inspired project celebrating transformation and spiritual growth. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Pre order the deck- https://lizdean.info/hearts-path-tarot-landing-page/
Connect with Liz- https://lizdean.info/

Support TBWP via Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/TheBellWitchPodcast

Leave ratings/reviews to help the show shine :)

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Bell Witch, friendly green witch, Liz Dean, tarot reader, tarot teacher, tarot author, divine worker, The Heart’s Path Tarot, The Art of Tarot, The Magic of Tarot, tarot journey, intuition, spirituality, tarot reading, symbols, spirit guides, collective consciousness, creative process, spiritual growth, light and shadow, public speaking, divination, nature, cold sea swimming, trust, sensory responses, intuitive tarot, card meanings, personal insight, spiritual guidance, channelling, inner knowing, synchronicity, pattern recognition, Game of Thrones Tarot, nature lovers, empaths, shadow aspects, Carl Jung, transformation, Three of Swords, Tower card, Death card, Empress card, living practice, creativity, unique journeys, podcast episode, spiritual circles, divination, symbolism, London, Leeds, magic, witchcraft, spirituality, modern witch, full moon, modern witchcraft, indie podcast, podcast 

Welcome to a collab episode!

In April 2025 Swailes appeared on local show Disciples of Truth Podcast (D.O.T) talking about witchcraft, the burning time and being authentic in todays busy world. Here is the audio recording.
Thank you to Craig for hosting this podcast episode.

Follow D.O.T on https://www.instagram.com/disciples_of_truth_dot
Video recording available at https://www.youtube.com/@disciplesoftruthpodcast

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witchcraft, feminism, motherhood, patriarchy, spoon exhibition, Pendal Hill, Yorkshire, Leeds, Modern witch, modern witchcraft, green witch, magical practitioner, spiritual journey, childbirth, healing, social justice, matriarchy, historical witch trials, empowerment, ancestral ties, natural world, reclaiming power, home birth, trauma, disempowerment, women's dignity, sacredness, autonomy, creative power, emotional trauma, colonial violence, global suffering, resilience, hope, personal narrative, spiritual practice, historical reflection, social justice issues, compassion, magic, community healing, wild spirit, nature cycles, women's bodies, Rebel Girls, emotional freezing, solidarity, grief, care, protection, respect, transformation, life honouring, podcast, Bell Witch podcast, Emma, spirituality, spells, friendships, transformation, emotion, dyslexia 

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. "Witching in the 21st Century"

Opening with a person poem, in this Moot Loot episode of TBWP, Swailes welcomes back Katherine Lucy Haworth of Orange Blossom Old Ways, a shamanic practitioner and witch connected to Pendle Hill. Together, they explore witchcraft, feminism, and motherhood through a political and deeply personal lens. Katherine shares her spiritual journey, her connection to the land and witch trial history, and how home birth became a shamanic initiation. They discuss patriarchy's ongoing harm, the sacredness of women's bodies, and the importance of matriarchy as a model of healing and protection. The episode closes with a poem celebrating resilience and hope.

Please take care when listening as heavy topics are discussed- Genocide, Gaza, death and tragedy.

Follow Kathrine here- https://www.instagram.com/orangeblossomoldways/

Poetry
Matriarchy Rain Upon Me- ES Poetry 2026
Snowdrops by Suzi's House by Alan Maclure

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Witch, witchcraft, feminism, motherhood, matriarchy, patriarchy, Pendle Hill, shamanic practitioner, spiritual journey, childbirth, healing, social justice, matriarchy, historical witch trials, empowerment, ancestral ties, natural world, reclaiming power, systemic oppression, home birth, trauma, disempowerment, women's dignity, sacredness, autonomy, creative power, emotional trauma, colonial violence, global suffering, resilience, hope, personal narrative, spiritual practice, historical reflection, social justice issues, compassionate midwives, magic, community healing, wild spirit, nature cycles, women's bodies, Rebel Girls, emotional freezing, solidarity, grief, care, protection, respect, transformation, life honouring, podcast, Bell Witch podcast, Catherine Lucy Haworth, Emma, Orange Blossom Old Ways, modern witch, green witch, paganism, magic, community, spells, Gaza, war, spirituality, wicca, modern witchcraft, meditation. 

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- "Witching in the 21st Century"
A show for wholesome spirituality for magical folks.

In this 'Solitary Witch' episode of The Bell Witch podcast, host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds, opens with a Dakota tribe fable explaining the red ring around the wood duck's eyes. She then shares her personal love of ducks before exploring their rich symbolism across cultures, including Celtic, Egyptian, Norse, and Native American traditions.
Covering themes of adaptability, emotional resilience, fertility, and transformation, she also discusses ducks in dreams, tarot, and witchcraft practice. There is even unexpected wisdom from the iconic bath toy- the yellow rubber duck!
The episode balances fun light-hearted personal anecdotes with deeper spiritual insights, closing with an invitation to embrace the duck's joyful, resilient spirit in everyday magical life.

Sources
https://www.worldoftales.com/Native_American_folktales/Native_American_Folktale_37.html#gsc.tab=0
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Birds/Wood-Duck
https://parlourofwonders.com/blogs/animal-magic/the-symbolism-of-ducks?srsltid=AfmBOooBgOYnOg1o82PreVILGWSA9mKZTjToXjkVLlY5mdcHp8gWoZEW
https://grimaudfreres.com/actualite-grimaud-freres/actu/between-duck-and-man-a-kind-of-special-privileged-bond/
https://www.wildgratitude.com/duck-symbolism/?srsltid=AfmBOoq7tY2Z9QuPwYgy8FES0z0pFqE6WcL2o3kSsHVobcxH0B7FXtKb

Books-
The Dream Dictionary 1974
The Magic of Birds by Mabh Savage 2026

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Contemporary witchcraft, spirituality, modern witch, green witch, animal magic, Bell Witch, Solitary Witch, Dakota tribe fable, Itomi and the Ducks, wood duck, Skiska, symbolism of ducks, mythology, spiritual correspondences, adaptability, emotional resilience, community, fertility, transformation, water and land, folklore, Celtic, Egyptian, Norse mythology, indigenous religion, eggs, goddess Neith, goddess Brigid, prosperity, abundance, Native American cultures, children’s literature, rubber duck, tarot, Empress card, nurturing, emotional stability, personal practice, collecting feathers, spells, resilience, playful quacks, social nature, cyclical nature of life, lucky omens, family harmony, cultural stories, witchcraft practices, themes of malice, sexual power, survival, personal connections, adaptability in spirituality, joy, gratitude, stay magical, spells, nature, paganism, modern witchcraft, sacred animals, ducklings, water fowl, spell craft, ritual, offerings, feathers 

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Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, 'Witching in the 21st Century'

In this 'Moot Loot' episode of TBWP host Swailes welcomes Thea Ayres, a Leeds-based pro tarot reader, poet, yogini and mystic for her first podcast appearance. Thea shares her spiritual journey, including her devotion to the Great Goddess, how tarot became a form of prayer during her gender transition, and her work reading cards at queer venues across Leeds. Thea is passionate about helping her Tarot clients to look inwards, connect to their spiritual source and find greater peace and freedom in their lives.

They discuss influential figures like Rachel Pollack and Kae Tempest, explore the evolving nature of tarot practice, and Thea shares a moving personal poem. Listen out for the Bell Witch Exclusive!

Connect and book a reading with Thea- https://www.instagram.com/thea.ayres/

Golden Lobes Pod Pals mentioned-
Limited Time Only- https://open.spotify.com/show/3hQkvLwmjHZ8ZskufDKZVu?si=4c340263121c469a
Neuroses Journal Podcast- Neuroses Journal

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Bell Witch podcast, Thea Ayres, tarot reader, poet, mystic, Leeds, modern witchcraft, goddess, personal poetry, Rachel Pollack, Kae Tempest, tarot reading practices, spirituality, tarot decks, inclusivity, pronoun respect, Trans community, Trans rights, Great Goddess, Divine Mother, spiritual awakening, nature spirits, queer community, tarot readings, rituals, cleansing, sage, Divine Feminine Oracle, Tower card, Moon Garden, pop-up readings, queer venues, personal experiences, heart warming interactions, divine masculine, divine feminine, radical concepts, gender balance, Fool card, the tower, spells , Shining Tribe tarot, modern tarot, 78 Degrees of Wisdom, archetypal transsexuality, feminist spirituality, devotional poetry, Bhakti poets, trans feminist poetry, mythology, spoken word, poetry performances, tarot myths, mysticism, Instagram, book chapters, community support, podcast awards, independent podcasters, podcasting journey, LGBTQ+, allyship, privileged, good ally work, feminism, modern witch, chatty podcast, green witch, tarot readings, marginalised folk,   

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