This week, we’re diving into the fiery, protective, and deeply nourishing world of stinging nettle — one of the most misunderstood and magical plants of the green world. From ancient folklore and fairie-touched legends to herbal wisdom and practical kitchen witchery, nettle has carried a reputation for equal parts sting and salvation.

In this episode, we explore:

• The mythic history of nettle as a liminal guardian
• Folklore from Ireland, Scotland, the Nordics, and Indigenous communities
• Its role in The Wild Swans and the Saxon Nine Herbs Charm
• Nettle’s magical properties: protection, boundaries, growth, fertility, and fire
• Herbal benefits for allergies, anemia, skin health, the menstrual cycle, and more
• A boundary-setting spell (especially helpful for the holiday season)
• A nourishing nettle + red raspberry leaf tea to support your cycle

Plus, I share how nettle has become one of my most trusted allies in my herbalism practice.

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This week, we’re slowing down together. After a long, draining week, I’m diving into the magic of Witchy Wellness — exploring how soulful self-care can become ritual, and how tending to our bodies and spirits keeps our magic alive.

In this cozy, heart-led episode, I share personal stories, the deep historical roots of witchcraft and healing, and a five-part wellness practice you can use to restore your energy: Cleanse, Ground, Charge, Protect, and Nourish.

Whether you’re moving through burnout, craving stillness, or simply ready to refill your cup, this episode is your invitation to come home to yourself — mind, body, and magic.
Listen, breathe, and reclaim your softness.

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As always, may your tea stay warm, and your spirit wild.

Step softly into the dawn-lit woods and meet Artemis — goddess of the hunt, the moon, and the untamed wilderness.
In this episode, we explore her origins, myths, and sacred duality: protector of the young, bringer of both healing and wrath, and the embodiment of sovereignty and self-trust.

From her moonlit birth on Delos to her fierce defense of boundaries, Artemis reminds us that freedom is sacred — and that the wild within us deserves tending, not taming.

We’ll journey through her most powerful stories — Orion, Actaeon, Callisto, and more — and close with a spell for Artemis, The Huntress’s Light, to call in protection and self-sovereignty beneath the full moon.

Topics include:

• Artemis’s role as moon goddess and protector
• Myths of Orion, Actaeon, and Callisto
• Festivals, offerings, and correspondences
• A modern spell for sovereignty and protection

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The Beaver Moon rises on November 5th, 2025 — the closest supermoon of the year — glowing bright with grounding, steady energy. In this episode, we explore the folklore behind November’s full moon, the beaver’s quiet wisdom, and how to work with this moon’s magic of rest, stability, and transformation.

Join me under the willow as we talk about the spiritual meaning of the Beaver Moon in Taurus, seasonal correspondences, grounding rituals, and gentle ways to recharge before winter deepens.

Themes: rest, security, transformation, emotional grounding, seasonal magic
Correspondences: beaver, Hestia, Frigg, cinnamon, topaz, smoky quartz
Living the Spell: create a sanctuary space, charge moon water, journal for stability
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Journal Prompts:

• What in my life is supporting my long-term growth?

• What projects or goals would I like to complete before the end of the year?

• What practices and people help me feel grounded and secure — and how can I bring more of that energy into my daily routine?

As October fades and the air turns sharp with smoke and spice, we arrive at Samhain — the Celtic new year and the sacred night when the veil between worlds grows thin.

In this episode, we journey into the origins of Samhain: the final harvest, the fire festivals atop Tlachtga and Tara, and the ancient customs that inspired our modern Halloween. You’ll hear tales of the fae and the restless dead, learn the meanings behind apple divination and dumb suppers, and explore the powerful magic that stirs when the world stands between endings and beginnings. I also include a brief section on Dia de los Muertos.

We’ll close with a Living the Spell segment featuring a protective hag stone charm and the traditional soul cake recipe — a sweet offering for the ancestors who still walk beside us.

May this episode guide you through the shadows with reverence, remembrance, and renewal.

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Shadow work prompts:

1. What part of myself am I still clinging to that is ready to diewith the old year? Samhain marks the turning of the wheel — the death before rebirth. Reflect on what habits, fears, or stories no longer serve you. What would it mean to lay them to rest beneath autumn’s fallen leaves?

2. Whose voice echoes within me when I am afraid of my own power? Consider the influences — past relationships, family beliefs, cultural conditioning — that have shaped your perception of your strength and intuition. Which voices are truly yours, and which can be released to the dark?

3. What wisdom have my own shadows tried to teach me?
The things we hide often hold the keys to our greatest growth. Look gently into the places you avoid. What lessons are waiting there, quietly asking to be seen and integrated?

Beneath the drooping branches of the elder tree, the veil grows thin. Said to be the dwelling place of the Elder Mother and a gateway to the fae realm, this sacred tree has long stood at the threshold between worlds—where healing and haunting intertwine.

In this week’s Apothecary Notes, we wander into the folklore, magic, and herbal medicine of the elder. From Celtic tales of fairy dances to the whispered songs said to drift from her branches, the elder teaches us of protection, renewal, and the power of endings that birth new beginnings.

You’ll learn her myths, her gifts, and her warnings—and how to honor her spirit through a simple ritual: crafting your own elderberry syrup for protection and everyday wellness.

Sit with me beneath her shade, and listen closely.
You just might hear her sing.

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Fleet-footed and silver-tongued, Hermes moves between worlds — god of travelers and thieves, of luck, language, and dreams. In this episode, we follow his mythic path from the cradle’s first trick to the gates of the Underworld, exploring the stories that made him messenger, guide, and divine boundary-walker.

Learn how to honor Hermes through simple rituals of movement and expression, and close with a “Living the Spell” segment featuring a blessing, a communication spell, and a tea blend for luck and eloquence.

Journal prompts invite you to reflect on your own crossroads — the places where wit, curiosity, and courage meet.

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Listen now and let Hermes remind you that every road, no matter how winding, can lead you home.

Journal Prompts:

• Where am I standing at a crossroads in my life right now?What choices are before me, and what would Hermes whisper in my ear if he were walking beside me?

• How do I communicate with the world around me?Am I speaking my truth clearly and kindly, or am I holding something back out of fear or uncertainty?

• What words or symbols carry meaning for me right now?How can I use language as a form of magic — to connect, to heal, and to bring intention into form?

On October 6th, 2025, the Hunter’s Moon rises in all its brilliance—an orange-tinged supermoon, the first and brightest of the year. For our ancestors, this was a moon of survival, guiding hunters through the bare fields and darkening woods. For us, it is still a moon of preparation, protection, and honoring cycles of life and death.

In this episode, we explore the history and lore of October’s full moon—from Celtic Samhain traditions and Odin’s Wild Hunt to the Mid-Autumn Festival. We’ll gather magical correspondences, dive into practices for shadow work, ancestor connection, and protection spells, and close with journal prompts and rituals for living the spell in your everyday life.

Whether you spend this full moon carving protective pumpkins, cooking ancestral recipes, or simply pausing to breathe beneath its glow, the Hunter’s Moon invites you to find balance between abundance and stillness.

Let’s wander together into the glow of the Hunter’s Moon.

Shadow Work Journal Prompts:

• How do you feel about the darker half of the year?

• What steps can you take to prepare for the coming winter?

• What is your relationship with death, and how has it been shaped by belief or experience?

• What is something from autumn you’d like to preserve, and what would you like to release?

What does it mean to cast a glamour? From the goddess Isis weaving divine disguises, to the Morrígan’s battlefield transformations, to Aphrodite’s irresistible allure—glamour magic has always been about more than appearances. It’s the art of aligning your inner power with your outer presence so the world sees you exactly as you intend.

In this episode of Witch Beneath the Willow, we’ll explore the history of glamour magic, its roots in Celtic, Egyptian, and Greco-Roman traditions, and how it continues to shape beauty and power today. You’ll learn practical ways to weave glamour into your daily life through mirror work, enchanted skincare, hair rituals, color and gemstone correspondences, scent sorcery, wardrobe choices, and more.

Living the Spell: I’ll also guide you through a step-by-step glamour ritual you can use before an interview, a date, or any moment you want to radiate your most magnetic self.

Your beauty is a spell. Your presence is power. Let’s enchant both.

Journal Prompts:

• Where in my life do I want to be seen differently and how can my presentation support that truth.
• Which color/metal/stone feels like my signature for this season?
• What story did I inherit about beauty? What parts am I keeping and what parts am I composting?

Mabon—the Autumn Equinox—marks the threshold into the darker half of the year. Day and night stand in perfect balance, the harvest is gathered, and gratitude meets release as the wheel turns once again.

In this episode of Witch Beneath the Willow, we’ll explore the many layers of Mabon: its history, myths, and global celebrations—from the Eleusinian Mysteries of ancient Greece to Korean Chuseok, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, and Welsh tales of Mabon ap Modron. We’ll wander through correspondences of color, crystals, herbs, and deities, and reflect on the themes of balance, reciprocity, and preparation for the winter to come. Please forgive my pronunciation throughout this episode, I don't know what was going on.

I’ll also share simple ways to celebrate the season today: feasting, gratitude rituals, seasonal crafts, and magical recipes—plus a simmer pot, a harvest bruschetta, apple candles, and a longer Mabon blessing to use in your own rituals.

Join me under the willow tree as we honor the harvest, embrace the turning of the wheel, and step into the wisdom of the equinox.

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Mabon Blessing:

As the wheel turns and the days and nights stand equal,I honor the sacred balance of this season.

I give thanks for the fruits of the harvest,for grain and grape, for root and vine,for the work of my hands and the blessings of the earth.

I call upon the light of the fading sunand the shadow of the growing night.

Together they weave the tapestry of life and death,rest and renewal, giving and receiving.

As leaves turn and fall, so too may I releasewhat I no longer need.I lay down my burdens, my griefs, my outworn patterns,and make space for rest, reflection, and peace.

I welcome the gifts of darkness:the time to dream, to heal, to listen inward.And I carry within me the spark of the sun,a flame to guide me through the winter nights.

Blessed be the balance of light and shadow,Blessed be the turning of the seasons,Blessed be the harvest and all who gathered it.On this Mabon, I am grateful.On this Mabon, I am whole.So mote it be.