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WitchingAroundScott Cunningham's Legacy with Christine AshworthJoin Raegan this month as they chat with none other than author Christine Ashworth, who is also the sister of Scott Cunningham. They discuss Christine's biography of her brother, the impact he had on the Pagan community and also talk about her magical practice.Books mentioned: Kitchen Table Tarot by Melissa Cynova, Scott Cunningham: The Path Taken by Christine Ashworth and Enchanted Foraging by Ebony Gheorghe.Follow the podcast on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast 2025-05-0236 min
WitchingAroundThe Hekatean Path with Kenn PayneThis month, Raegan talks with author Kenn Payne about his gorgeous oracle deck, The Oracle of the Hekatean Path, as well as his journey with the goddess.Stick around at the end of the interview for our latest feature: Book of the Month!Books mentioned: The Tea Witch's Grimoire by S. M. Harlow, Hekate: Keys to the Crossroads by Sorita D'Este and Entering Hekate's Garden by Dr Cyndi Brannen. Find us on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and you can email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com2025-04-0242 min
WitchingAroundBudget Friendly Witchcraft with Lucya StarzaWelcome back to another episode of Witching Around. Raegan talks to the fabulous author and blogger Lucya Starza about being witchy without breaking the bank, and innovative ways to find magic within your home.You can find Lucya online at www.badwitch.co.ukFollow Witching Around @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook, or email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com2025-03-0233 minWitchingAroundWelsh Faeries with Mhara StarlingRaegan kicks off the new year with author, internet personality and cauldron enthusiast Mhara Starling, discussing Welsh folklore and her work as a writer.
You can find Mhara @mhara_starling on Instagram and Threads, Mhara Starling - The Welsh Witch on Facebook. And check out her podcast The Welsh Witch Podcast.
You can also find Mhara on TikTok @mhara_starling and Youtube @mharastarling2730
Follow Witching Around @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram as well as @raeganshanti on Threads. You can also email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com and tell us how...2025-01-0239 minWitchingAroundIntersectionality with Ysha the Activist WitchThis month, Raegan chats with internet personality Ysha (@acovenoftwo and @activist.witch) about intersectionality in the Pagan community and effective activism.
You can follow Ysha on the Instagram handles listed above and @activistwitch on YouTube. You can support or volunteer for Witches For Palestine by emailing witchesforpalestine@gmail.com
Follow the podcast @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram, and you can follow Raegan on Threads and Instagram @raeganshanti
And don't forget to book your tickets for Witchfest International at www.witchfest.net
Referenced Materials:
The Radical Tarot by...2024-12-0240 minWitchingAroundWalking the Minoan Path with Laura PerryThis month, Raegan talks to author Laura Perry about her role in reviving the traditions of Crete and the Minoan people.
Discover more at www.ariadnestribe.com and www.lauraperryauthor.com
Follow the podcast @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram. You can also email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com2024-11-0233 min
WitchingAroundFinding Community with Moss MattheyRaegan talks with author and social media personality Moss Matthey about his debut book An Apostate's Guide to Witchcraft and his experiences in leaving a strict doctrine and finding his place in the Pagan community.
Featuring special (and interrupting) guest host, Cassie the Cat. It was her 7th birthday when we recorded this interview and she wanted the world to know about it!
Follow Moss Matthey on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
You can follow the podcast on @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook. How have you been Witching Around?2024-10-0236 min
WitchingAroundPractical Magic: Getting Started With The TarotWant to start reading tarot cards but not sure how to start? Raegan gives a quick start guide, along with notable dates for the next month.
Follow Witching Around on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast2024-09-1814 min
WitchingAroundSacred Earth Activism with JonathanRaegan talks to returning guest Jonathan (of Heron Drums) about the intersection of Paganism and Environmental Activism, and what we can do to protect our sacred sites.
Follow Sacred Earth Activism on Instagram @sacredearthactivism
Follow Witching Around on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast 2024-09-0240 minWitchingAroundPractical Magic: Knowing Mother EarthCatch up on Raegan's Witchfest talk about the different goddesses of the Earth in this month's minisode, along with September's sacred days.2024-08-1814 min
WitchingAroundHedgewitchery with Joanna van der HoevenJenny returns to celebrate the launch of Season 3 with Raegan!
This month, they chat with author Joanna van der Hoeven about hedgewitchery and hedge druidry, along with challenges being faced in modern witchcraft.
Follow Joanna on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube by searching "Joanna van der Hoeven"
Books/authors referenced:
Hedgewitch by Rae Beth
Nigel Pearson
Hedgerow Medicine by Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal2024-08-0252 min
WitchingAroundPractical Magic: Honouring the DeadTW: This episode talks about death, grieving and serious illness
This month, Raegan explores how to use our magical practice to honour our lost loved ones.
Dedicated to the memory of Shannen Doherty 1971-2024, our fallen sister, may her spirit soar.
Follow Witching Around on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast, or email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com 2024-07-1816 min
WitchingAroundThe Way Through the Woods with Rebecca BeattieFan favourite Rebecca Beattie returns to talk about her latest book: The Way Through The Woods, taking inspiration from the natural world to tackle life's greatest challenges.
Follow the podcast on Spotify, @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook, @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram or email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how you've been Witching Around this month.
Featured tarot deck: The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua, Instagram handle @athene_arcana2024-07-0231 min
WitchingAroundPractical Magic: Taking NoticeHow do we maintain our connection to nature in a world where we're stuck inside or bound to tech? Join Raegan this month to look at ways to maintain that connection and look ahead to July.
If you have any themes or topics to share, please email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram (@witchingaroundpodcast) and Facebook (@AWitchsPodcast)2024-06-1810 min
WitchingAroundAmerican Folk Magic with Taren SRaegan talks to Taren S, author of Conjuring Dirt and Hoodoo in the Psalms, about her experiences of American Folk Magic and growing up in a community magic tradition.
Featuring some interjections from Cassie the cat and Baby Shanti!
Referenced works/authors: New World Witchery by Cory Hutcheson, Professor Ronald Hutton and Dr Angela Puca
Contact Raegan at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com or follow @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook.
How have you been Witching Around?2024-06-0237 min
WitchingAroundPractical Magic: Movement MeditationRaegan hits the airwaves with her specialist topic: movement meditation! Bring some mindful movement into your practice, for those days when you need to centre yourself but don't have time to stop.
If there are any topics you would like covered, email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com 2024-05-1811 min
WitchingAroundVisually Impaired Witchcraft with ChristinaWitching Around welcomes its first Listener Guest: Christina!
She talks to Raegan about her experience as a visually impaired witch and how that affects the way she practices the craft and participates in the wider Pagan community. They also chat about general magical tips like enchanting jewellery and ways to focus the mind in meditation.
App mentioned: Picture This
Decks mentioned: The Gaia Deck and The Witching Hour Oracle Deck
Follow Witching Around on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and you can contact Raegan at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com2024-05-0230 min
WitchingAroundPractical Magic: Fertile IdeasIn this month's minisode, Raegan explores the ritual of Drawing Down the Moon and how to adapt it for your path or purpose. Plus we have a quick rundown of May's spiritual dates.
Follow Raegan @raeganshanti on Instagram or the podcast @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram or @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook. You can also get in touch at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com2024-04-1811 min
WitchingAroundRitual Drumming with Heron DrumsThis month, Raegan talks to Jonathan from Heron Drums about using drumming in rituals, the ceremony of birthing drums and honouring the spirits of the land.
Contains drumming by Jonathan
Follow Jonathan on Instagram @herondrumsuk
Follow Witching Around on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast or email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com
How have you been witching around this month?2024-04-0247 min
WitchingAroundPractical Magic: Seeds of ChangeA quick dive into using plants to channel magic and also an overview to lesser known festivals in April.
Follow the podcast @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram, and email at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com
How have you been witching around?2024-03-1809 minWitchingAroundMagical Herbalism with Bianca KempRaegan talks to Bianca Kemp of Burgrune about working with herbs, responsible foraging and the infamous Black Thumb Syndrome.
Follow Bianca on Instagram @the_magickal_herbalist
You can follow the podcast at @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook or contact Raegan at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com2024-03-0243 min
WitchingAroundStaying on the Path with Raegan and JennyThis month, Raegan and Jenny share their tips and tricks to keeping the magic alive day to day.
Find us on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast
You can also email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com
The broom lore blog post Jenny referenced is: https://farmerish.net/a-ramble-through-broom-lore/2024-02-0258 minWitchingAroundFire Magic with Oona MacFarlaneJenny and Raegan kick off 2024 with a chat with everyone's favourite maestro of the Firewalk, Oona MacFarlane. They explore Oona's journey and transformation with the element of fire and different ways one can work with fire magic, even if you can't light a match just yet.
You can find Oona and Celtic Fire at www.celticfire.co.uk or by searching Celtic Fire on Facebook and Instagram. You can also learn more about the Tir Na Nog wellbeing centre at https://tirnanog.co.uk/
Don't forget to follow the podcast on Facebook...2024-01-0249 minWitchingAroundWitchfest International with Jenny and RaeganJoin Raegan and Jenny as they discuss the events of Witchfest International 2023: their favourite talks, traders and highlights of the day.
Don't forget to join the conversation on Spotify, Instagram (@witchingaroundpodcast) and Facebook (@AWitchsPodcast) or email (witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com). How have you been Witching Around?
If you have been affected by the fundamentalist protestors who picketed outside Witchfest International, please report your incident(s) to the Met Police on 101 or report online at https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/ 2023-12-0248 minWitchingAroundPagan Parenting with Paul and Amy WilsonRaegan flies solo this month and talks to academic Paul Wilson and jewellery maker/indie dyer Amy Wilson about their experience growing up in non-Pagan faiths and how it influences how they raise their two children.
Featuring some guest interjections from Cassie and Taliesin the cats and Baby Shanti.
You can follow Amy at From the Cauldron on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
You can follow Witching Around @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and Twitter and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram. You can also email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com, we love fanmail!2023-11-0243 min
WitchingAroundWater Witchcraft with Jess HowardJenny and Raegan (and Goose) are joined by author Jess Howard, to talk about her Pagan Portals book Water Witchcraft and dive into practical tips on how to incorporate water magic into your practice.
Jess can be found on Instagram @thecottagemysticwitch
Follow Witching Around on Facebook and X @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast
You can also email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com2023-10-0251 min
WitchingAroundFalling Through the Tree of Life with Jane MeredithRaegan and Jenny speak to renowned author and teacher Jane Meredith about her latest book "Falling Through the Tree of Life: Embodied Kabbalah" as well as reflecting on her writing processes and her work with the Dark Goddess.
Jane Meredith can be found at www.janemeredith.com and @JaneMeredithAuthor on Facebook and Instagram
Also check out www.worldwidewitchcamp.com
Follow Witching Around at @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and Twitter and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram. You can contact us directly on witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com 2023-09-0252 minWitchingAroundMerging History with Modern Practice with Rachel RobertsThis month, Jenny and Raegan talk to academic, author and dance teacher Rachel S Roberts about her path and how she brings her research into how she practises her faith. There's also an inevitable divergence into spiritual dance and how the principles can connect to all paths.
You can find Rachel on Facebook and Instagram under @underthedancingtree, @wolfwomanrising on Facebook and Youtube and @wolfwomanrisingofficial on Instagram
Don't forget to follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter (@AWitchsPodcast) and Instagram (@witchingaroundpodcast), and you can now contact us directly by emailing...2023-08-0255 minWitchingAroundGods and Goddesses of England with Rachel PattersonJenny and Raegan (and Cassie) have a conversation with author and "cocktail witch" Rachel Patterson about her latest book "Gods and Goddesses of England" and how knowing about local deities can inform our practice.
Pagan Portals: Gods and Goddesses of England is published by Moon Books and will be available to buy from 30th June 2023. You can learn more about Rachel at www.rachelpatterson.co.uk
Follow Witching Around on Facebook and Twitter by following @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram by following @witchingaroundpodcast
You can...2023-07-0232 minWitchingAroundLive from Witchfest Midlands 2023Raegan and Jenny reflect on their experience at Witchfest Midlands and other Witchfest events, featuring interviews with fellow speakers as well as attendees talking about why they attend and what tips they have for fellow witches.
Many thanks to our interviewees: Mhara, Moira, Tatja, Diane, Cristina, Susan, Mickey, Tanya and Pauline. And special (unplanned) guests, Cassie the cat and Toddler Shanti.
Book your Witchfest International tickets at www.witchfest.net2023-06-0243 minWitchingAroundThe Neurodivergent Witch with Debi GregoryThis month, Jenny and Raegan talk to author and activist Debi Gregory about being neurodivergent and how the Pagan community needs to work with invisible (and visible) disabilities.
Debi can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can follow the work of Pagan Aid on the same platforms.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets for Witchfest Midlands!2023-05-0248 minWitchingAroundMeet Your Hosts: Jenny and RaeganWe decided it was time for our listeners to learn more about us. This month's special episode has Jenny and Raegan answer questions about their paths, their favourite fictional witches and much more, including their thoughts on cheese (a most important Pagan topic, of course).2023-04-021h 08
WitchingAroundAre Our Pets Our Familiars? With Laura DaliganRaegan and Jenny chat with Laura Daligan about the folklore, history and modern practice surrounding witch's familiars. Tune in for controversial opinions, funny stories and some appetising ways of fetching milk!
Follow Laura Daligan @lauraredwitch on Instagram, visit her website www.lauradaligan.com or find her videos on YouTube2023-03-0251 minWitchingAroundWheel of the Year with Rebecca BeattieRaegan and Jenny have a chat with author and Wiccan Rebecca Beattie about her latest book The Wheel of the Year, about living Pagan philosophy in modern life and the trap of "Shoulding"
The Wheel of the Year is published by Elliot & Thompson Ltd and it available in hardback in most book retailers, or request from your local library. Paperback will be available June 2023.
Rebecca Beattie can be found under her full name on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @AWitchsPodcast2023-02-0244 minWitchingAroundLight in the Darkness with Paul WilsonThis month, Jenny and Raegan chat with academic and podcaster Paul Wilson about pre-Christian Britain and traditions surrounding Christmas and New Year. Happy 2023 one and all!2023-01-0250 minWitchingAroundWitchy Writings with Tylluan PenryThis month, Jenny and Raegan chat to author and publisher Tylluan Penry, about her work as a writer and a manner of other interesting things. Guest star Tapio the Bassett. Tylluan can be found on Facebook and Twitter by searching her name, and her books can be purchased at https://thewolfenhowlepress.com2022-12-0235 minWitchingAroundA Crisis of Faith with Kevin GrovesThis month, Raegan has a chat with author, storyteller and perfumist Kevin Groves about his experiences with Kemetic Witchcraft and Chaos Magick, and what happened when he had to face up to rethinking his entire path. Kevin can be found on Facebook and Twitter, as well as www.pureritual.uk, www.houseofkiya.co.uk, Veiled Market, the Wolfenhowle Press and https://kemetictemple.uk2022-11-0234 minWitchingAroundWitch Crafts with Cat Treadwell and Pauline McCahillThis episode, I'm having a chat with author Cat Treadwell and workshop leader Pauline McCahill about various forms of crafting and how we can use them for our magic and spells. Pauline can be found by searching "Wool Magic" on Facebook, and Cat can be found searching "Cat Treadwell" on Facebook/Twitter and "druidcat" on Ravelry. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @AWitchsPodcast2022-10-0233 minWitchingAroundStarting on the Path with Jenny Cartledge & Moira HodgkinsonThis month we're talking to researcher Jenny Cartledge and author Moira Hodgkinson about how they got started in Paganism and what advice they have to new witches. Recommended websites: www.witchcraft.org; www.witchfest.net; www.paganfed.org; www.paganpridesouth.co.uk Recommended books: Natural Magic by Doreen Valiente; Hedgewitch by Rae Beth; The Witches Bible by Stewart & Janet Farrar; Weaving the Liminal by Laura Tempest Zakroff; Hedge Druid by Joanna Van Der Hoeven; Seeking the Green by Tylluan Penry; Sweat Your Prayers by Gabrielle Roth; Pagan Britain and Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton, Other Recommended Authors: Vivienne...2022-09-0233 minWitchingAroundPagan Events with Merlyn and CathFor our first episode, we're exploring events with Merlyn and Cath of Witchfest. You can get your Witchfest and Artemis Gathering tickets at www.witchfest.net . Get your witchy shopping fix at www.veiledmarket.com and www.lucyfurr.co.uk2022-08-0236 min