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The Mage's WellUpdate + Baba Yaga (remastered)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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my s...
2022-08-041h 12
The Mage's WellWitchy Herbs - DaturaHey 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...
2022-03-0921 min
The Mage's WellDeviant Magic Capitals - Mayong, IndiaHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft....
2022-03-0224 min
The Mage's Well'Black Magic' - A Problematic HistoryHey 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can a...
2022-02-2321 minThe Mage's WellWitchcraft and Magic of the EastHey 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follo...
2022-02-1624 minThe Mage's WellNorse Heathenry - Odin (II)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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https://plus.a...
2022-02-0928 minThe Mage's WellNorse Heathenry - Odin (I)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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram....
2022-02-0231 minThe Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - ScorpioHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a memb...
2022-01-2617 minThe Mage's WellWitchy Herbs - HelleboreHey 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? Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus...
2022-01-1922 minThe Mage's WellAstrology Feast (I) - The Mage's Well Birth Chart with Cherry LazarHey 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!Cherry's Instagram is here.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can a...
2022-01-1252 minThe Mage's WellAstrology Feast (II) - The Mage's Well Birth Chart with Cherry Lazar IIHey 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!Cherry's Instagram is here.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can a...
2022-01-1250 minThe Mage's WellFolklore of the Isle of ManSo 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.Listen to the full episode over at Honey and the Hex, you ca...
2022-01-0533 minThe Mage's WellMedusaThis 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michae...
2021-12-2922 minThe Mage's WellHair MagicThis 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!...
2021-12-2223 minThe Mage's WellSacred Sites - Göbekli TepeThis 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael...
2021-12-1524 minThe Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - LibraThis 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get...
2021-12-0810 minThe Mage's WellEgregores - Benign or Sinister?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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here...
2021-12-0126 minThe Mage's WellSanta MuerteHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the...
2021-11-2428 minThe Mage's WellWitchy Herbs - HenbaneHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michae...
2021-11-1723 minThe Mage's WellThe Sidhe (Fae) IIHey 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus...
2021-11-1032 minThe Mage's WellThe Sidhe (Fae) IHey 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks...
2021-11-0328 minThe Mage's WellCursing and HexingHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spel...
2021-10-2725 minThe Mage's WellOuija BoardsHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks...
2021-10-2026 minThe Mage's WellNecromancy - 'Death Divination'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?Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member...
2021-10-1334 minThe Mage's WellBone MagicHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You c...
2021-10-0629 minThe Mage's WellBlood MagicHey 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can a...
2021-10-0630 min
The Mage's WellTlazolteotl - The Filth GoddessHey 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!The episode artwork is by @KuyuthaThe music this week is by Ǥariniøss: Artesanías musicalesCheck out my shop where I sto...
2021-08-0426 minThe Mage's WellAstral ProjectionThis 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?Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!...
2021-05-1930 minThe Mage's WellElemental Witchcraft - Air MagicThis 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to supp...
2021-05-1235 minThe Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - VirgoThis 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot...
2021-05-0520 minThe Mage's WellElemental Witchcraft - Earth MagicThis 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here...
2021-04-2828 minThe Mage's WellSacred Sites - Bathhouses and Sweat LodgesHey 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to supp...
2021-04-2126 minThe Mage's WellElemental Witchcraft - Water MagicSo 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon
2021-04-1429 minThe Mage's WellWitch Herbs - Saint John's WortHey 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here...
2021-04-0717 minThe Mage's WellElemental Witchcraft - Fire MagicHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review...
2021-03-3133 minThe Mage's WellWitchcraft BurnoutThis 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the...
2021-03-2422 minThe Mage's WellNyxThis 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell...
2021-03-1723 minThe Mage's WellWitch Herbs - BelladonnaThis 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares...
2021-03-1025 minThe Mage's WellSex MagicThis 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support...
2021-03-0340 minThe Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - LeoThis 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content...
2021-02-2417 min
The Mage's WellSacred Sites - KarnakHey 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? Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a...
2021-02-1724 min
The Mage's WellWeird & Wonderful Divination IIThe 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you...
2021-02-1019 min
The Mage's WellEnergy - The Good, the Bad and the UglyNikola 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! 😂 Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your cr...
2021-02-0323 min
The Mage's WellKaliHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish...
2021-01-2730 min
The Mage's WellHuman SacrificeThis 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? Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You...
2021-01-2029 min
The Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - CancerThis 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a...
2021-01-1312 min
The Mage's WellSpirit GuidesSo 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!
2021-01-0617 min
The Mage's WellHey Mages, Just a little episode giving you an update about an oil that's been designed to usher in new beginnings - available now. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon ...
2020-12-3003 min
The Mage's WellNew Beginnings and JanusHey 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...
2020-12-3022 min
The Mage's WellThe Pagan Origins of ChristmasSo 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!
2020-12-2321 min
The Mage's WellFertility MagicThis 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or...
2020-12-1630 min
The Mage's WellFertility MagicThis 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 around 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.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show -https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mages-well/id1494991619If you wish to support the show and join my sugar pot sp...
2020-12-1600 min
The Mage's WellBuilding the ‘Evil Witch’ - MedeaHey 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.
2020-12-0926 min
The Mage's WellWitch Herbs - WormwoodThis 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and...
2020-12-0216 min
The Mage's WellTranceHey 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. Also I've got some exciting news about a project that I've been working on behind the scenes! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the...
2020-11-2524 min
The Mage's WellCave WorshipThis 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!
2020-11-1821 min
The Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - GeminiHey Mage'sSo 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!...
2020-11-1115 min
The Mage's WellIsisHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.
2020-11-0424 min
The Mage's WellHonouring the DeadHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my...
2020-10-3121 min
The Mage's WellWorking with SpiritsHey 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You...
2020-10-2829 min
The Mage's WellSacred Sites - Thin PlacesHey 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also...
2020-10-2116 min
The Mage's WellShadow WorkHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on...
2020-10-1423 min
The Mage's WellThe Dark MoonAnd 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here...
2020-10-0719 minThe Mage's WellBeauty MagicHey 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...
2020-09-2323 minThe Mage's WellSacred Sites - Lake TiticacaHey 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? Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if...
2020-09-1619 minThe Mage's WellGuided Healing MeditationHey 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!
2020-09-0929 minThe Mage's WellHimiko The Shaman QueenSo witchesThis 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow...
2020-09-0218 minThe Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - TaurusHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've...
2020-08-2617 minThe Mage's WellBreathworkHey 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? Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish...
2020-08-1918 minThe Mage's WellHeal Thy Broken HeartHey 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! Check out my...
2020-08-1223 minThe Mage's WellWitch Herbs - Syrian RueHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and...
2020-08-0519 minThe Mage's WellTales of the Zodiac - AriesHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.
2020-07-2915 minThe Mage's WellHealing MagicHey 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael
2020-07-2221 minThe Mage's WellMesopotamian MagicHey 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! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!
2020-07-1520 minThe Mage's WellTarot TalkHey mage's,This week I'm speaking with Praxie Osong from the Lil Black Witch show where we'd chatted about all things tarot. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https...
2020-07-0855 minThe Mage's WellBuilding the 'Evil Witch' - The Infamous La VoisinHey 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the...
2020-07-0115 minThe Mage's WellWeird & Wonderful Divination IHail 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my s...
2020-06-2418 minThe Mage's WellSacred Sites - WellsHail Mages,This episode is all about sacred wells. I talk about it's associations, Christian and Pagan blending, traditions surrounding them and more!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https...
2020-06-1714 minThe Mage's WellBlack Lives MatterHail 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael
2020-06-111h 11The Mage's WellWitch Herbs - MugwortThis 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member...
2020-05-2718 minThe Mage's WellFashion MagicHello 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.Also I've teamed up with Awake Organics - get 20% off with the code MAGEWELL20 - for environmentally friendly and no nasties cosmetics.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show...
2020-05-2015 minThe Mage's WellBaba YagaHail 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.Also I've teamed up with Awake Organics - get 20% off with the code MAGEWELL20 - for environmentally friendly and no nasties cosmetics.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish...
2020-05-1322 minThe Mage's WellWitching on a BudgetHi 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. Also I've teamed up with Awake Organics - get 20% off with the code MAGEWELL20 - for environmentally friendly and no nasties cosmetics.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If y...
2020-05-0618 minThe Mage's WellNew Moon RitualsHey 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!I've teamed up ApothecarysGarden.shop - get 15% off with the code MAGES15 - for beautiful resins, balms and scentsAnd also Awake Organics - get 20% off with the code MAGEWELL20 - for environmentally friendly and...
2020-04-2918 minThe Mage's WellThe Witches BrewBoo 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!I've teamed up ApothecarysGarden.shop - get 15% off with the code MAGES15 - for beautiful resins, balms and scentsAnd also Awake Organics - get 20% off with the code MAGEWELL20 - for environmentally friendly and no nasties cosmetics.Check out...
2020-04-2222 minThe Mage's WellPlant Spirits and MandrakeHey 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.I've also teamed up ApothecarysGarden.shop - get 15% off with the code MAGES15Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot s...
2020-04-1514 minThe Mage's WellIncenseCiao 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!If today's episode has inspired you to buy some resins I've teamed up ApothecarysGarden.shop - get 15% off with the code MAGES15Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show...
2020-04-0817 minThe Mage's WellProtection MagicThe 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https...
2020-04-0121 minThe Mage's WellCirceThis week is about the powerful Greek witch Circe. I discuss her mythology, societies views on her and the plants she likely worked with.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https://plus.acast...
2020-03-2512 minThe Mage's WellFull Moon RitualHey 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Than...
2020-03-1826 minThe Mage's WellSelf InitiationHail 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. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become...
2020-03-1115 minThe Mage's WellHekateHola Mages,Today's episode is all about the mysterious witch queen Hekate, in it I'll look at her roots, mythology, misconceptions and more!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https...
2020-03-0415 minThe Mage's WellWitch Better have my MoneyBoo 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!...
2020-02-2622 minThe Mage's WellSacred AppropriationHello 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreo...
2020-02-1917 minThe Mage's WellAltar BuildingHello 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become...
2020-02-1312 minThe Mage's WellSpell CastingHi 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!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Beco...
2020-02-0517 minThe Mage's WellGuided Grounding MeditationHi MagesI'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 energ...
2020-01-2942 minThe Mage's WellMeditation, Visualisation and ManifestationHey Mage'sIn this episode I talk about all things meditation, visualisation and manifestation!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.
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2020-01-2918 minThe Mage's WellWitchcraft and Pineal GlandHi 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.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram....
2020-01-2220 min
The Mage's WellWelcome to The Mage's WellHey 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 abou...
2020-01-1501 min