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The Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS4E5: Midsummer Night MagicHester discusses Midsummer, Nighttime magic, and spell intentions for prosperity, as well as an Herbal Tower Nature Craft. Feel free to email her at hestermakepeace@gmail.com and look for The Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human by Maia Toll wherever good esoteric books are sold. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2023-06-2038 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS4E4: Summery Mother Energy and Spellwork Intentions for Inspiration and LuckHester discusses not only the Mother-like energy flow during summertime, but also how to jazz up your spellwork intentions which are based in either Inspiration or Luck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2023-05-2525 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS4E3: Beltane, Springtime Faeries, and Affirmations for Self-ConfidenceHester discusses the magic connected to positive affirmations and also the coming Beltane festival and its ties to the fae folk. INFORMATION DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST: Coming soon! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Coming soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2023-04-1927 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS4E2: Family WitcheryHester Makepeace and her youngest child Moss sit out on the cottage porch on a windy spring morning, discussing how Hester has inadvertently managed to raise witchy children and how Moss grew up into their own witchy identity. Listeners will get a glimpse into how both of these familial witches nurture and welcome an extended family of like-minded folk, too. Moss has just moved back in, making Makepeace Cottage a generational home once again, and it's clear that both are happy and feel surrounded and supported by the overlapping energies of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. --- Send...2023-04-0429 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS4E1 The Vernal Conjunction of New Energy and Microcosm/Macrocosm: The Spring Equinox EpisodeHester's back, returning just in time for the Spring Equinox and this month's New Moon. She's combining all of this converging new energy with a metaphysical discussion of the concept of Microcosm/Macrocosm. And since it's Hester, she'll also have all sorts of ideas for you to put these heady ideas into practical, useful workings and planning in your own personal life right now. Today. Welcome back to the Cottage! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2023-03-2024 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS3 E5 Simultaneous Foraging & Nature DivinationIn this episode, Hester discusses how to interpret woodland and back yard omens and signs in plants and animals, and how to forage plants to bring their magical properties home. Find Hester Makepeace on Instagram and Facebook. This podcast's home is at Anchor.fm.    Email Hester at Hestermakepeace@gmail.com Buy her a $5 "cup of coffee" at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HesterMakeb Sources for this episode:  Andrychowicz, Amy.  "6 Ways to Dry Herbs the Right Way."  Get Busy Gardening. nd.  https://getbusygardening.com/drying-herbs/#:~:text=Spread%20the%20herbs%20...2022-10-1229 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS3 E4 DIY Tarot DivinationHester begins her two (or three) episode Deep Dive into Divination this week with the classic Rider-Smith-Waite Tarot Cards and the Seasons of the Witch Samhain Oracle Deck.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2022-09-2724 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS3 E3 Two Cool Crones Pass through the Veil, A Bunch of Mabon Goddesses & Associations, and 13 Fun Autumnal ActivitiesHester discusses two amazing crone women who have passed through the veil this year--Anne Rice and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as both traditional and modern Mabon Goddesses and Autumnal Equinox activities to enjoy this Autumn. Find Hester Makepeace on Instagram, Facebook, and at Anchor.fm.   Email Hester at Hestermakepeace@gmail.com Buy her a cup of coffee at  Show Notes: About Mabon: Robinson, Sarah. "Honouring the Autumn Goddesses." Kindred Spirit. 19 Sep. 2019. https://kindredspirit.co.uk/2019/09/19/honouring-autumn-goddesses/ Mabon Crafts: Make some Corn Husk Witches--and feel fr...2022-09-2137 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS3 E2 The Magical Element of Earth, Grounding Methods, and LUCKY number 13Hester takes a DEEP dive into the Magical Element of Earth and Grounding Methods, and also talks a bit about reclaiming the number 13 on this 13th day of September. Want to support The Cottage Witch Podcast? You can make a simple, one time $5 Donation at Buy Me a Coffee. (Or multiple $5 donations if you want to buy me a LOT of coffee!) The link is just below.  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HesterMakeb     Thank you so much! Or you could make a monthly donation of just 99 cents by being a Supporter at Ancho...2022-09-1334 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS3 E1 Embracing Crone EnergyHester Makepeace has finally hit retirement--so she can much more fully embrace Crone Energy and her Cottage Witch Podcast. Welcome to  a more fully realized and regular version of the same, comfy and welcoming spirit of her Ozark hills and Witchy sensibilities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2022-09-0629 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS2E7 The Magical Element of WaterHester discusses a wide variety of watery aspects and associations.  This is the first of five episodes dedicated to the five elements of water, earth, air, and fire--and the fifth element--or quintessence--often also known as Spirit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2022-04-1926 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS2E6 Elemental Energy & Magic Along with Ostara & SpringtimeHester discusses the foundations as well as the science and spirituality behind elemental magic and also the sweet springtime energy that blossoms from Ostara to Easter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2022-03-2920 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS2 E5: Two Lost Episodes Partially FoundHester first discusses simple magical activities to capture this past February's BIG energy (and any energy vortices, really). Even now, just a few simple magical activities and practices can still bring that level of energy blowing right into your own cottage and witchy lifestyle every single day.  This is then followed by last October's partial outdoor journey into finding sacred spaces in your own community and on your own land.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2022-03-1329 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS2 E4: Crafting Witchy GiftsHester talks all about making fun and witchy Yule gifts on a budget this season. Baked goods, sewing projects, love banshees, rune and pendulum divination boxes, and spell jar ornaments are all under consideration in this comprehensively fun and creative episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-12-1334 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS2 E3: Entering the Dark of the Year and the Yule Season & Previewing the Yule Oracle DeckHester embraces the spinning Wheel of the Year by acknowledging the Dark and also looking for the Light that are both present throughout the Winter season. She also previews the Seasons of the Witch Oracle Deck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-11-1728 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS2 E2 - Creating Sacred Space, The Thinning Veil, and the Druid Craft TarotWhat is Sacred Space? And what do we really mean by the "Thinning Veil" that witch-minded folk so often speak about at this time of the year? Hester answers many questions and provides some interesting background to one of the most exciting seasons. Then she explores the interconnection between Druidism and Wicca by way of The Druid Craft Tarot Deck and a single card pull. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-10-0533 minIgnite This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Ignite This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.[Spanish] - Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/546183to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Brontë Narrator: Aina Clotet Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 20 hours 50 minutes Release date: September 23, 2021 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: Una novela clásica de amor, precursora del feminismo y la psicología moderna, sobre una huérfana que se enfrenta a su destino. Traducción de Toni Hill Introducción de Stevie Davies Jane es una niña huérfana que se ha educado en un orfanato miserable. Sin embargo, pese a todas las adversidades que la vida ha dispuesto en su camino, su inteligencia y su afá...2021-09-238h 50The Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS2 E1 The Wheel of the Year and the Seasons--Lughnasadh and Harvest, Liminal times, and blackberriesHester begins Season Two of The Cottage Witch as she begins the academic year anew--and for the last time. She talks about Harvest as a whole season as well, focusing on bread and blackberries for Lughnasadh and the concept of liminality--the in-between times and spaces. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-08-1125 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E10 Creating Your Own Spells and Raising the Energy to Empower ThemHester explains the basic format to most spells by comparing them to kitchen recipes. She walks through that format, suggesting ways to simplify it as well as add on additional layers, depending on the depth of casting you'd like to achieve. Then she also suggests a wide variety of ways to increase their power and effectiveness. Finally, she encourages witches to record both their workings and the results in their Book of Shadows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-06-3031 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E9 Midsummer Party Ideas to further enjoy this magical timeHester discusses the sun feast of Midsummer and includes fun and interesting themes to make the coming days even more magical, including incorporating a bit of William Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream into your magical celebrations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-06-2018 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E8 Color Correspondences for Witchy Jewelry, Clothing, and DecorHester has ideas for adding more color to your life and surroundings in order to better hone your witchy practices, project the color associations and traits you most desire in life, and dress to achieve the outcomes you desire as well as attract strong, creative influences into your life and your day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-06-1529 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E7 Spirits of Place Part 2: Tarot and Oracle DecksHester continues her ritual working to find  Spirits of Place, now focusing on more modern people as well as her own family's arrival on this Ozark hilltop. She'll again use Makepeace Cottage as her example, but also talk about how listeners can replicate or rework the steps of this ritual to best fit their own land, magical style, and personal curiosity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-06-0220 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E6 Spirits of Place Part 1: Research and RunesHester talks about the Super Full Flower Moon and lunar eclipse happening this week. Then the focus shifts as she breaks down her ritual working to find  Spirits of Place, first discovering the oldest energies that linger over the land. She'll use Makepeace Cottage as her example, but also talk about how listeners can replicate or rework the steps of this ritual to best fit their own land, magical style, and personal curiosity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-05-2519 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E5 Hester's Daily Dog Walk Working: An Elemental Weaving & Protection SpellI walk the peaceful perimeter of Makepeace Cottage this morning, calling on the Quarters (the four directions) and their associations as I weave together my morning protection, gratitude, and blessing spell. Meet Percy and Violet, the dogs who make the walk with me, and our chickens and all of the morning birds who are chattering and singing as we walk. We end with a card pull for all of us from one of my favortite decks: The Spirit Animal Oracle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https...2021-05-1816 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E4 A Continuation of Moon Phases, Magical Intent and Goal Setting with Planners, Planting, and Books of Shadows (the 2nd Part of Episode 3)Today, the New Moon, is STILL the EXACT time to begin a month long project of your choosing by focusing on lunar energy. Each of the coming Moon phases offer plenty of power to invigorate your planner and Book of Shadows magic, and the New Moon kicks it off. Conveniently, as most old farmers will tell you, Mother's Day, or just after, is also the perfect time to begin a container garden, an especially amazing and practical working for us Green Witches, no matter where we live. This episode is the continuation of Episode 3. --- Send in a v...2021-05-1116 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E3 Moon Phases, Magical Intent and Goal Setting with Planners, Planting, and Books of Shadows (continued in Episode 4)Today, the New Moon, is the EXACT time to begin a month long project of your choosing by focusing on lunar energy. Each of the coming Moon phases offer plenty of power to invigorate your planner and Book of Shadows magic, and the New Moon kicks it off. Conveniently, as most old farmers will tell you, Mother's Day, or just after, is also the perfect time to begin a container garden, an especially amazing and practical working for us Green Witches, no matter where we live. This episode is continued in Episode 4. --- Send in a voice message: h...2021-05-1116 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E2 The Second Half of Episode 1: Beltane and a House WarmingEpisode One had a few technical difficulties of my own making, namely saving the second half. So, in Episode Two, I re-record the missing material on Beltane and the promised look at what's to come in future episodes of The Cottage Witch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/support2021-05-0108 minThe Cottage WitchThe Cottage WitchS1 E1: The Super Full Moon, Beltane, and a House WarmingIn this first episode of The Cottage Witch, we discuss tonight’s Super Full Moon and Beltane this weekend. Then we briefly explore Mother and Crone energy and family witchery as we take a peek into the Makepeace Cottage’s kitchen, garden, bookcases, and spell-casting closets for hints of what’s to come in future episodes. Note--the 2nd half will show up in Episode 2 because of my own technical difficulties. Sorry for the inconvenience! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hester-makepeace/suppor2021-04-2612 min