The Witchcast With Lucy Cavendish

Welcome to this very special episode of the Witchcast., beautiful soul! In the sonic sacred circle this one-off episode features magickal friends reconnecting, reminiscing, and roaring with laughter. Lucy Cavendish and Fiona Horne have known each other since the VERY early 90s – and in this episode the Witchcast celebrates the release of Seawitch’s new album, Well of Spells, a melodic, hardcore celebration drawn straight out of Fiona’s Book of Shadows. Fiona chats with Lucy about the new album, lyrics, songs as spells, hilarious memories, love stories, trauma and bonding, mutual moments of fandom and generating energy, exchanging energy, and being pure energy. It's a funny, loose, off-the-script conversation between two long-time friends and witches, and it will have you cackling this Beltane and Samhain. Songs featured from Well of Spells include: Esbat Force Memento Mori Artemis Blue All are from Seawitch’s first album, Well of Spells, released October 21, 2022 – make it a part of the soundtrack to your…

They’ve been made fun of, laughed at, scorned and ignored - but the elementals of the great beneath shape the minerals, infuse our food with earthy, wholesome energy, tend and care for the wounded animals, and help we humans find our way to more healthy and prosperous lives. That is, if we stop treated them less seriously than they deserve. Who is Lucy exploring in this episode of the Witchcast? It is none other than the much-maligned Gnomes, the wise Kings and Queens, the Elders of the deep earth, whose healing powers and ancient knowledge is needed now as we move into times of transition for Mother Earth. Lucy then shares news of historic and haunted pubs, where you can drink spirits along with, ahem, the spirits, and gets excited about the British Museum’s wondrous new exhibition celebrating the Famine Divine, in Her myriad manifestations throughout time and culture. Lucy also unpacks curious listener's magickal questions, offers insightful advice, and ventures into the ways in which pop culture events…

Give thanks for Lugh's Light, give thanks for the harvest! Raise high your scythes and be prepared to reap, Witches! It is nearly Lughnasad in the Northern Hemisphere, and within this episode Lucy offers up spells and rituals to help make the very most of the magickal energy of this point of the Wheel of the Year. Sacred to the Celtic God Lugh, this pagan festival offers us a time to bring in that which we have grown, and give thanks for the power of the light to grow our dreams and visions. Lughnasad is a wonderful time to take stock and prepare, enjoy the fruits of your labour and live, for just a time, deep in the well of gratitude. Herbs, stones and so much more are discussed - so take what you will from this episode, craft your own Lughnasad loving moments and simple celebrations, and enjoy this enchanted Witches Festival with Lucy! Music is by Tori Amos (sooo pagan!) and Damh the Bard. Thankyou to the glorious sponsors, Kohli Tea, Hemlock and Dagger, Primal Healing and Blue Angel Publishing. Heartfelt…

As the Wheel turns, the maiden awakens, bone mother begins to lose her hold, and the land approaches her rebirth. Light up your candles, let down your hair, and dance in the green, Witches! In the southern hemisphere the sweet, fresh, newborn energy of Bride is arising, and as she slowly rises from her winter slumber, the land begins to shimmer and stir with new life. If you’re interested in the myths, history and legends of this time, join Lucy for spells, rituals, traditions connected to this sacred point on the Wheel of the Year. Lucy offers practical magickal tips on making the most of the energy, connecting with the Goddess in her Maiden form, the origins of the word Virgin and how it relates to this season, and the inevitable presence of the divine feminine through the rebirth of Spring. So many blessings, so many candles lit for your Imbolc, beautiful souls! Music is by Marianne Faithfull and Stevie Nicks. Thankyou to the glorious sponsors, Kohli Tea, Hemlock and Dagger, Primal Healing and Blue Angel…

Blessings and welcome to you all, beautiful souls. In this episode of the Witchcast, Lucy watches (through tears) Agora, a film about Hypatia of Alexandria, a legendary Pagan (or was she?) scholar and teacher accused of Witchcraft, murdered by Christians in ancient Alexandria. Called by some the first Pagan martyr, the Witchcast explores Hypatia's brilliance, her neo-Platonic philosophy, her discoveries, and the catastrophic rift between pagans - or polytheists - and Christians in the late Roman Empire. Lucy analyses the film’s depiction of this remarkable woman, searching for truths about the Alexandrian age, the dreadful loss of the knowledge within that city's famed Library, and how one bad bishop can change the course of western history. Then, well. You can see there is a huge rediscovery of Kate Bush taking place at the moment. Babushka tik-toks, Withering Heights dance days and the revival of Running Up That Hill - or a Deal with God, thanks to Stranger Things. But did you know that one of Kate Bush’s…

One man stands perfectly still upon the stage, filling the theatre with a sense of the profound, the past, the deeply sacred. There is no banter, no breaking the ambiance of ceremonial space alongside brother and sisters band members, all still and sombre as ancient stones. From them, something pure - the songs of the world - pours out. He creates music with the atmosphere, bones and birch groves and rivers. He plays traditional instruments that are the same our ancestors called up the Gods with. He sings of a deeper, wilder, truer part of ourselves, of runes and sacred places, of forests and resting places and the older Gods. His music made the TV show Vikings come to authentic life and his cameo in that show is iconic. After twenty years of playing, Einar Selvik's compositions, along with his band, Wardruna, have finally and justly found world-wide acclaim, which he seems not terribly interested in, because his purpose is creating something raw, old and true, so we can remember who we are. Yes, (a very…

Blessed Longest Night to you all! For everyone in the northern hemisphere, and for those who just want to connect with some of that still, wise energy, or practise Northern, Lucy explores the traditions, folklore and history of the time of greatest darkness. There are suggestions for ceremonies, deities to connect with, altar options and ritual herbs and flowers to offer up - all to help you bring in the light at this time of lush darkness and rebirth. Songs are by Wendy Rule and Damh the Bard, and wherever you are this Winter Solstice, come feast and divine at the Yule log as the Mabon rises here in the sonic sacred circle that is the Witchcast! Songs: Damh the Bard Midwinter’s Day Wendy Rule Midwinter Thankyou to the Patreon Family for their caring, support, and love - blessed Yule to you all. To the sponsors, Kohli Tea (who have perfect blends for Winter Solstice), Hemlock and Dagger (amazing products that are as potent as they are unique), Primal Healing - time to circle again, sisters, and Blue Angel…

Blessed Feast of the Faeries to you all! For everyone in the southern hemisphere, and for those who just want to connect with some of that warm, blissed-out energy, or practise Southern, Lucy explores the traditions, folklore and history of the height of the light. There are suggestions for ceremonies, deities to connect with, altar options and herbs and flowers to offer up - all to help you bring in the sensual, languid, potent energy at this beautiful time. Songs are by an eclectic bunch, including Donovan, Seals and Croft and Paper Kites. Wherever you are this Summer Solstice, come feel the sunshine and dance with the Faeries in the sonic sacred circle that is the Witchcast this Litha! Songs: Seal and Crofts Summer Breeze Donovan Sunshine Superman Paper Kites Midsummer Thankyou to the Patreon Family for their caring, support, and love - blessed Litha to you all. To the sponsors, Kohli Tea (who have perfect blends for Summer Solstice), Hemlock and Dagger (amazing products that are as potent as they are…

Blessed be, beautiful souls and welcome to the sonic sacred circle that is the Witchcast. In this episode Lucy explores the impact of Scottish Apology to Witches, and shares the very eerie faery tale of the Reverend Robert Kirk, the preacher who was taken away by the fae. The author of The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Faeries, this reverend has had a profound influence on the relationship between humans and faerie beings. Lucy untangles the twisted history of his abduction and legend, and why both had such a profound impact on Witches and elementals alike. Then we move to song! Your voice is one of your most sacred and powerful magickal tools you could have, Witch - yet throughout history, women’s voices have often been forbidden, encapsulated perfectly by the demonisation of the mermaid and her song. Lucy offers ways to reconnect with your own powerful Witch voice, and sing once again the song of your soul. In between there is a lot of gorgeous pagan music, little moments of magick and whimsy,…

Welcome to Valhohl! Well, maybe not right now, but the Northman may be as close as we can get to re-experiencing a past life in pagan times. In this episode of the sonic sacred circle, Lucy drives far far away to see the Northman, and come back kind of overwhelmed with beauty, brutality, and time travel to a truthful, raw, awe-inspiring Pagan past. She shares some of the powers and attributes of the deities and stunningly accurate rituals featured within the epic film by the amazing Robert Eggers. Explore Freyr, Hel and the Norns with Lucy, and discover primal forms of Witchcraft and Magick from Viking history, including Seidr, and unearth the energies of the Valkyries. Find out the witchy truths behind Friday the 13th, and why it’s a wonderful day for Witchy people! Then we visit the Shining Ones, as we detour into the land of Faerie, to listen in to three moving readings with the Wild Wisdom of the Faery deck - on curses, dream teachings, and decoding symbolism in visions. This episode is such an exciting…

A warm welcome to sonic sacred circle that is the Witchcast, magickal soul! Here’s hoping your Samhain and Beltane were full of blessings. In this week’s episode Lucy walks the silver path of the Birch Tree, tapping into its ethereal qualities, healing powers, unique medicine and sharing some of the amazing folklore that has endured for thousands of years about this sacred tree. She moves through listener’s questions about visions - and how to know if one is offering clarity and lessons about a past life, or is it a whisper or warning from the future. She unravels a dream about curses - and how to disempower the negative energy if it is indeed being sent your way! Lucy shares an abundance of pagan news, including how seance art and channeled paintings have taken over the world of high Art, whether blood rites are ever okay, and insight into a traditional pagan chant’s new life in pop music. All this, and pagan music to make your see trees with psychic eyes! Blessed be, Witches! With thanks to all at Pateron…

The myths and legends of Mermaids, Selkies, Sea Witches and Sirens have called to our souls ever since we emerged from the oceans of Lemuria and Atlantis… In part two of this special musical episode Lucy shares sublime songs from the sea, that capture the wild sensuality of the mermaids, the tidal magicks of the Sea Witches, the hypnotic allure of the Siren song, and the inspirational freedom songs of the Selkies. With songs of quiet grandeur, to epic power ballads, to saltwater chants and melodies, all of the bewitching music featured within this special episode of the Witchcast will help re-connect your soul to the great Sea Mothers, and to their eternal language - song. In between the songs Lucy shares oceanic magickal traditions, the song-story of Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii, waves of fascinating sea-lore, and the ebbs and flows of water witchery. With a rich diversity of artists from Lisa Hannigan, The Pixies, Damh the Bard, George Kahumoku and many more, this is an enchanting Witchcast you’ll want to…

The myths and legends of Mermaids, Selkies, Sea Witches and Sirens have called to our souls ever since we emerged from the oceans of Lemuria and Atlantis… In this special musical episode Lucy shares sublime songs from the sea, that capture the wild sensuality of the mermaids, the tidal magicks of the Sea Witches, the hypnotic allure of the Siren song, and the inspirational freedom songs of the Selkies. With songs of quiet grandeur, to epic power ballads, to saltwater chants and melodies, all of the bewitching music featured within this special episode of the Witchcast will help re-connect your soul to the great Sea Mothers, and to their eternal language - song. In between the songs Lucy shares oceanic magickal traditions, the song-story of Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii, waves of fascinating sea-lore, and the ebbs and flows of water witchery. With a rich diversity of artists from Nick Cave, Wendy Rule, Elizabeth Fraser, Lisa Gerrard, The Pixies, Damh the Bard and many more, this is an enchanting Witchcast…

Blessed Equinox, beautiful souls, and welcome to your world between the worlds! Join Lucy Cavendish this week as she takes you through her guide to scrying, shares two powerful spells - one to stop rumours and bitchcraft, the other a broomstick spell to sweep away any energy, feelings or situations that needs to leave right now! In between there’s reports from Ukrainian witches, plus how one Ukrainian woman is saving Irish Wolfhounds in Kyiv, and the ways the international pagan community is coming together in solidarity to help their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. And how the spirit of Baba Yaga is offering courage - and maybe even curses - to people in Ukraine. Lucy explores why Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa’s song about witches rising from the ashes was just way too much for some folk, and shares which quirky 90s band is going full pagan! Lucy answering listeners’ questions, shares some incredible songs, including a collaboration between Wardruna and Aurora, and take you through the beautiful light…

Described as “the maddest fairytale film ever made” Tale of Tales is a fantasmagorical retelling of three ancient Italian Faerytales from the perspective of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Mad? Well, it is, but in the best possible way according to Lucy, who explores the film, Faerytales and why they mean so much to so many Witches. She also offers up her favourite Faerytale films - and shares why they resonate so much. If you’ve ever been enchanted by these long-ago tales and their beating pagan hearts, this episode of the Witchcast is a treasure trove of witchy wonders and surprising discoveries of their modern day relevance. Lucy turns the cards for three listeners with poignant questions - what will the Oracle cards reveal? And as always this episode of the Witchcast features Magickal songs from an eclectic mix of bewitching troubadours, bards and sonic storytellers. Music is from: Cerridwen and Taliesin - Damh the Bard Grey Stone - Emily Portman Love it is a Killing Thing - Sheila Chandra Thankyou to Shayne…

Once upon a time, when we could all travel the magickal lands of the world, many a pointy-hatted pilgrim would wind their way to a sacred site right in the middle of the Royal Arcade in Melbourne…Spellbox. A Witches home-away-from-home, Spellbox was a magickal store that is all red velvet curtains, beautiful besoms adorning colourful walls, exotic scents, lovely sounds, and essential ingredients for spllecasters spilling off the deep antique bookshelves. It’s all just a little Gothic, very beautiful and utterly enchanting. The creator of this iconic space is Danae Moon Thorp, whose personal vision, creativity and courage gave so many Southern Hemisphere Witches a glorious refuge in the heart of the city - a place to remember that they were indeed magickal. Now Danae Moon Thorp has written and published her very first book - Becoming the Witch: The Art of Magick. Its prose is lyrical and poetic, the information sound and true, and it is an absolute joy to read. Of course, it’s also beautiful. I could not wait…

Welcome back to the Witchcast, beautiful soul! Get your broomstick started because this episode is one very overflowing cauldron of magick for every listener - plus the Witchcast has a brilliant giveaway to help you have blessed sleep and enchanted, prophetic dreams, thanks very kindly to Hemlock and Dagger! This episode Lucy gives you all a warm, witchy welcome back to the show, catches you up on the pups, the wombats, and creations she’s busy…creating! She explores the brilliance of Ravens and their magickal associations, and dives deep into all the ways salt can be used for healing, clearing, banishing and upping the magickal ante of every casting or crafting. This includes which salt is best to use for magickal purpose, and some of the most treasured salts on the planet for magickal practises. With the Cauldron section of the show Lucy responds to questions from Witchcasters about lots of very juicy topics - including open relationships. Can ethical non-monogamy work for Witches? She workshops ways to…

The Maiden Awakens, The Land is Reborn! Light up your candles, let down your hair, and dance in the green, Witches! In the northern hemisphere the sweet, fresh, newborn energy of the Maiden is arising, and as she slowly awakens from her winter slumber, the land comes back to life. If you’re interested in the history and legends of this time, join Lucy for spells, rituals, traditions, and much more for this sacred pagan celebration that will see you feel stirred and invigorated as the new green energy flows through the world. Lucy offers practical magick tips on making the most of the energy, connecting with the Goddess in her Maiden form, origins of the word Virgin and how it relates to this season, and the inevitable rising of the divine feminine through the rebirth of Spring. So many blessings, so many candles lit for your Imbolc, beautiful souls! Music is by Marianne Faithfull and Stevie Nicks. Thankyou to the glorious sponsors, Kohli Tea, Hemlock and Dagger, Primal Healing and Blue Angel Publishing.…

Give thanks for the Light, give thanks for the harvest! Raise high your scythes and be prepared to reap, Witches! It is Lughnasad here in the Southern Hemisphere, and within this episode Lucy offers up spells and rituals to help make the very most of the magickal energy of this point of the Wheel of the Year. Sacred to the Celtic God Lugh, this pagan festival offers us a time to bring in that which we have grown, and give thanks for the power of the light to grow our dreams and visions. Lughnasad is a wonderful time to take stock and prepare, enjoy the fruits of your labour and live, for just a time, deep in the well of gratitude. Herbs, stones and so much more are discussed - so take what you will from this episode, craft your own Lughnasad loving moments and simple celebrations, and enjoy this enchanted Witches Festival with Lucy! Music is by Tori Amos (sooo pagan!) and Damh the Bard. Thankyou to the glorious sponsors, Kohli Tea, Hemlock and Dagger, Primal Healing and Blue Angel Publishing. Heartfelt…

Blessed Witchmas, pagan people! Welcome to the final episode of the Witchcast for 2021 - though there may be a couple of surprise specials popping up over the break! It’s been a wild ride of a year, but here in the sonic sacred circle you can find an enchanted sanctuary full of magick, great vibes, fascinating witchy stories and uplifting songs to make your pagan heart sing. For this episode, Lucy dives into the pagan origins of Christmas, from Krampus to Mithras and very unseemly medieval revelry. Then it’s all about the occult symbology of The Green Knight, a new(ish) film by David Lowery that some are calling a masterpiece. The film centres in many ways around the tension between Christianity and paganism - and it’s set at Christmas! It’s a rich, dream-like meditation of a film, packed with magickal symbols and Lucy breaks it all down - including on how the pentacle represents five sets of soooo many witchy and knightly values. Then there are readings for you all - right before Lithmas (Litha and…

Blessed Longest Night to you all! For everyone in the northern hemisphere, and for those who just want to connect with some of that still, wise energy, or practise Northern, Lucy explores the traditions, folklore and history of the time of greatest darkness. There are suggestions for ceremonies, deities to connect with, altar options and ritual herbs and flowers to offer up - all to help you bring in the light at this time of lush darkness and rebirth. Songs are by Wendy Rule and Damh the Bard, and wherever you are this Winter Solstice, come feast and divine at the Yule log as the Mabon rises here in the sonic sacred circle that is the Witchcast! Songs: Damh the Bard Midwinter’s Day Wendy Rule Midwinter Thankyou to the Patreon Family for their caring, support, and love - blessed Yule to you all. To the sponsors, Kohli Tea (who have perfect blends for Winter Solstice), Hemlock and Dagger (amazing products that are as potent as they are unique), Primal Healing - time to circle again, sisters, and Blue Angel…

Blessed Feast of the Faeries to you all! For everyone in the southern hemisphere, and for those who just want to connect with some of that warm, blissed-out energy, or practise Southern, Lucy explores the traditions, folklore and history of the height of the light. There are suggestions for ceremonies, deities to connect with, altar options and herbs and flowers to offer up - all to help you bring in the sensual, languid, potent energy at this beautiful time. Songs are by an eclectic bunch, including Donovan, Seals and Croft and Paper Kites. Wherever you are this Summer Solstice, come feel the sunshine and dance with the Faeries in the sonic sacred circle that is the Witchcast this Litha! Songs: Seal and Crofts Summer Breeze Donovan Sunshine Superman Paper Kites Midsummer Thankyou to the Patreon Family for their caring, support, and love - blessed Litha to you all. To the sponsors, Kohli Tea (who have perfect blends for Summer Solstice), Hemlock and Dagger (amazing products that are as potent as they are…

In this week’s episode, beautiful soul, you get to spend time in the sonic sacred circle with one of Lucy’s favourite Witches - the indomitable, wise and wild Hollie BakerBoljkovac. She’s a Witch, a counsellor who specialises in trauma and transitions, a black belt in martial arts, an archer, an ancestral therapist and the brilliant creatrix of the essential Lunation Annual Planner. Lucy and Hollie talk about her life as a renegade Witch carving out her own path on the planet - and how a near-death experience took her right to the edge - and what she learned from that time in the place in-between. This is a vibrant, very funny, laughter-filled and deeply serious conversation with a woman of raw power and presence. Listen in, and feel the energy and presence of this extraordinary Witch. Songs are glorious, re-energising and heart-healing. They are: Initiate - Seawitch to conjure up any energy you might be needing as we approach Solstice Gosling Girl by S.J. Tucker - for a fairytale moment of enchantment…

Merry Meet Witchy people! In the Southern Hemisphere we are approaching Litha, the Summer Solstice or the Feast of the Faeries, and so Lucy put together a special blessed being on how the faeries can connect with us, and help us with our wellbeing. There’s Cauldron answers to questions about when the veils thin, the process of Oracle Card Publishing, and why one listener had a special interaction with Dragonfly and Bee. Lucy brings news of the Japanese tradition of Doll Funerals - and of why dolls are so often considered to be alive and ensoulled. There’s an update on the forthcoming the forthcoming Scottish Apology to the Witches of the Burning Times, and why celebrities (looking at you, Jennifer Aniston and Paris Jackson) starting covens and going public with their Witchcraft gets so poo-pooed - when it may not be a bad thing at all. There’s brilliant music in this episode - rock out to Amulet by Seawitch (the lyrics - Fiona Horne, you are a word witch indeed), and be enchanted by not one but TWO Wendy…

Merry Meet beautiful witchy people. In this moving episode of the Witchcast Lucy speaks with Ngarigo Buhlung artist Sal Lavallee about their precious bond with the Elders, their Yuin ancestry, the spirits of the land, and Country. Sal is an activist, an artist, a healer, meditation teacher and a Witch who has walked the very edges between life and death. Throughout this beautiful, heart-opening interview Sal shares deeply of the power and magick of that connection to Country and to Language. Their deep listening to the spirit people, insights into ritual on land and how to go about this with respect, and how their witchcraft, magick, ancestry and art all interweave with and nourish each other is an inspiration. I want to acknowledge that Sal’s grandmother, Rae Solomon-Stewart, passed away after this interview was recorded. Sal’s beloved Nan is spoken of throughout the interview. It is with deepest respect that the passing of this Elder is felt and recognised. Please note that people who are passed are spoken…

Witches, you know how the pentacle has become Hollywood shorthand for evil, when it’s not? You know how people still think we’re suspect because, well, movies? Turns out it’s not just magickal folk who get worked over by Tinseltown. Even the greatest of Gods and Goddesses can get misrepresented.The Trojan Wars really begin with a golden apple, a disgruntled Chaos Goddess and a very strange beauty contest between Hera, Aphrodite and Athena. That. and the love of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world was behind the horror of this awful War, with its plagues, sacrifices, and terrible glory. The Greek Myth, through its exploration of Achilles, half man, half God, the formidable warrior driven to madness through an indescribable loss, gives us a story of redemption, and a battle that is as much between the Gods as it is between the Greeks and the Trojans. But what happens to the Gods when Hollywood gets its hands on mythic history? Well, essentially they get some things kind of right, and the rest… is a…

Once a year comes a night when the dead do walk amongst us. Beautiful Witches of the Northern hemisphere, you are entering the gateway of the Soul that is Samhain, where the ancestors past, present, and future walk with us all for that one, long, cold, brilliantly beautiful night. In this episode Lucy offers up ways to celebrate your Samhain, from candle Magick, to working with Mirrors, connecting with the wise Elders within our communities and families, and looking out for signs that “they” are with us. There are beautiful suggestions for your Samhain altar, a deep and powerful Samhain spell for the beloved dead, a clever Samhain Spell for revealing the future, its history, ancient names, deities to call upon, sacred animals, herbs, stones and much more - including magickal songs to evoke the Samhain spirit! Songs: Ghost Owl by the Lost WordsDanse Macabre by BIRTHDAY GIRL Wendy RuleSamhain by Lisa Thiel Thankyou as always to the wonderful, wonderful sponsors of the Witchcast, these Queens and Kings being…

Ah, Witches, in the Southern Hemisphere, THAT time is upon us - that of Beltane, spring fever, flowers in the hair, staying up late and finding and making love, love, love. Yes, it is about to be Beltane, the fire festival celebrating the sacred rites of love, sensuality, passionate unions and commitments. It is a festival of fertility and energy, growth and delight. To help you enjoy this time of the Wheel of the Year even more, Lucy has crafted a show that takes you through the meaning of the Sabbat, the history, music to dance and spell cast by, how to decorate your Beltane altar, rituals, spells to find a lover, the history and symbolism of the Maypole, the Faery Queen’s presence at this time, Beltane’s “other” names, its herbs, stones and flowers and much more! This is a very practical, joyous how-to of an episode that is full of ideas to help your Beltane sing with joy, warmth and wonder! Blessed be! Songs: Beltane Walk by Marc Bolan and T-RexBeltane by BIRTHDAY GIRL Wendy RuleSpiral Dance by David…

Blessed be, and welcome to the sonic sacred circle, beautiful witch-souls! In this episode of the Witchcast, Lucy answers questions about the varied and many mysteries of the Goddess - she of 10,000 faces. How can we call on her, connect more deeply with her, work with her to find the magick that lies within us all? There is lots of tasty witchworthy news, including a gorgeous new magickal book from the creator of a legendary magickal space in Melbourne, a calming deck of small but powerful cards by your host, and an update on the very strange goings-on at Scotland’s Boleskine Manor, a place of magick and rumour that is being reclaimed from its ashy ruins… but will the local community allow its Magicks to rise again? Lucy pays tribute to Andrea Meyer, a Pagan music pioneer taken too soon during the recent tragic slayings in Norway, and offers up a powerful spell that will connect you with your ancestors - those of your bloodline, and those of your spirit line. Meeting them, and receiving their wise counsel…

Blessed be to you all, Witches! The world beyond our boundaries is opening up again, and for more than a few Witches, a time of gathering and ceremony is about to be upon us! If you are planning a casual gathering, a ceremony, or simply want some pagan music to accompany you as you prepare for the ritual ecstasy of forthcoming Beltane in the Southern Hemisphere and soon-to-be full moon, Lucy has gathered 13 songs for Witches. They will all stir your magickal blood, and uplift your spirits as we enter this new era - and it really does feel like a very new beginning, does it not? Full of musical wonders of all kinds, this episode is a sharing of joy, inspiration, and enchantment through the magick of song! You’ll discover artists as diverse as Blackbriar, Tuatha Dea, Madonna, Jonathan Richman, Wendy Rule and Damh the Bard in an episode celebrating the lunar cycles, the wheel of the year, and the shift in the energy we are all experiencing. Thankyou to Shayne, Kohli Tea, Primal Healing, and Blue Angel…

Welcome to the sonic sacred circle, beautiful Soul. Are you ready to rediscover a potent Witches Brew? Once upon a long ago, magick and science could not get their hands off each other. Now, hundreds of years later, we’ve kind of been floating in our own worlds, avoiding each other like we had a bad break up (which science and magick kinda did.) Lucy has a bit of a mission to help these worlds need to re-connect, as they once did in the times of the great Alchemists. So, to that purpose, Lucy wanted to speak with one amazing Witch - a Witch who’s a scientist, a herbalist, naturopath and an artist - her interests and talents are wild and kaleidoscopic. Kellie Pixie Ashton and Lucy chat about the relationship between Witchcraft and the Scientific Method, what science can bring to our Craft, and what magick can bring to the path of science in return. It’s a full-blooded discussion about how these two related worlds - hello, alchemy! - became so very estranged, and why we need to re-entwine them within our lives…

Merry Meet and welcome to the Witchcast, beautiful soul. This episode Lucy falls down the rabbit hole that is the eye-opening (haha!) limited Netflix series, Brand New Cherry Flavor. Based on a 90s cult (and occult!) novel, Lucy teases out the real magic and relevant witchy themes within the dream-like show. From timing of spells and magick, to La Limpia, a traditional Central American ceremony to cleanse energy, binding, the idea of spirits body hopping, the trouble with cursing (and why it can lead to energetic entanglement) and the importance of ancestral protection for ALL of us., you’ll discover why the show has something to share with us witchy folk. The show is one wild magickal ride, and Lucy’s prepared to take it - and loved it. Surreal, confronting (kinda) and beautifully shocking, it’s unlike anything since, oh, David Lynch was at his peak. Then, Lucy answers questions for you with The Turn of a Card - including questions about other realms, energetic boundaries when our psychic abilities switch…

In the Southern Hemisphere it is springtime, and Lucy celebrates the rising energy this episode with an episode steeped in shellwork we can all partake in safely and surely, artists who’ve embodied the sacred nature of Mother Earth, and answers lots of your questions about the Oracle Tarot, online lessons, and more. There’s also a poem Lucy wrote to honour the rising of the Maiden, Mabon acknowledgement, a protection chant, a dream pillow to make (it is EASY, and it will make you sleep a whole lot deeper, too) as well as a fascinating peek into the magick within Shakespeare - yes, seriously and literally. Even the Globe Theatre is based on sacred geometry. Oh - and if you’re looking for a little kickstarter for a season of success and prosperity, for Mabon or Ostara, Lucy offers up a simple spell to bring in good future and fresh starts! There is gorgeous, celebratory music by Faun, Tracy Chapman and Gehen. Come, join the sonic sacred circle and feel your energy rise up, wherever you are on this beautiful…

Blessed be, beautiful souls, as we approach Ostara in the South, and Mabon in the north. May the wheel’s turning bring to you the blessings of light and of shadows, and of the alchemy of change. This episode Lucy connects with spirited, wildly creative woman of the earth Shannon Cotteril, known as Asha Moon,whose magickally-infused pottery sells out within hours, whose creative process is deeply connected to Mother Earth, and to the sacred. Lucy and Shannon talk about the energy of sacred objects, the relationship between the earth and crystals, and how they are reunited in Shannon’s work, circle-keeping and why our souls crave the sanctity of the listening circle, and Shannon’s Oracle deck, Of Earth and Ether. It’s a rich, nourishing conversation filled with beauty and goddess energy, just as Shannon’s creations are. Thankyou as always to the family of Patreon supporters who breathe life into this podcast, to the sponsors: Kohli Tea (truly alchemical), Primal Healing (utterly transformative) and the…

Welcome to the Faery Underground, Witches! This episode Lucy travels through the enchanting world of cult classic Labyrinth, ponders whether David Bowie could maybe, even actually be a Faery King, and teases out the clever symbology and subtext of this amazing, enchanting film amongst films. She then turns the Faery Forest cards for three beautiful souls who have questions about what to do when life feels like its lost its lustre, the future of a tricky relationship and what to consider energetically when a sort-of boyfriend says they do NOT want to be in a relationship - even if you are seeing each other three times a week! This, the beauty of spring, a BRAND NEW GORGEOUS SONG from the wonder that is S J Tucker, a classic Bowie track and a Wendy Rule melody that will take you far, far away from the human world. Join in our faery circle this episode, and feel those wings start to flutter! Sponsors are the divine Primal Healing, delicious and healthful Kohli Tea (check out their new blends and sexy packaging…

Blessings and welcome to the sonic sacred circle, Witches! So glad to be back in the Grove with all of you beautiful souls - I missed you! This episode I was asked some delicious questions, including who my favourite witch from history is - and I share my love of Tituba from Salem, Elizabeth Woodville, Anne Boileyn, Princess Diana (really) and more. Then we look into one of the most expensive tarot decks ever to go under auctioned - and why it was so prized, and ponder the ethics of practitioners claiming to remove covid from people’s bodies…usually after a hefty payment. Then I share a beautiful story with you all for Blessed Being - that of Airmid, the Irish Goddess, the shining one, the daughter of the Tuatha de Danaan, from whom our knowledge of herbs comes. I share her tragic (but very magickal) backstory, and include Airmid’s healing blessing for you all to work with. With music inspired by herbs, gorgeous sponsors Kohli Tea, Primal Healing and Blue Angel Publishing, this return of the Witchcast is a…

Blessings and much love to you all, Witches! Seems we are all missing conversations and connection at present… So, to help fill the void, join Lucy in the sonic sacred circle as she meets up with esteemed pagan author, Frances Billinghurst, for a fascinating discussion on the darker aspects of the Goddess - and of ourselves. Lucy and Frances delve into the shadow realms, share their passion for mythology and the sacred, and share stories of the Goddesses people most misunderstand, fear and avoid. because if you came to know them, you would discover that within their stories lie great tools and teachings, and most of all, true wisdom - the kind that can bring light to these mysterious times we live within. The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website - http://nordicdaughter.com Music throughout the show includes tracks from Darksphere EmpireDownload the Darksphere Empire album here -…

Blessed be, beautiful souls. It’s been a raw time on planet earth recently, with sobering events and testing energy. During tough times, we all need a little comfort, a reminder that there is magick, and mystery, and that the world can be as full of light as it is of shadows. This week’s Witchcast features an exclusive meditational journey, giving you a go-to sanctuary if you’re feeling a little low, and a simple way to reconnect with all that is sacred. Lucy offers up this soothing, inspiring and enchanted healing meditation set in one of the great sacred sites of Avalon…enter the healing waterfall, bathe in the holy waters, and know that you will emerge cleansed, refreshed, and reconnected with your own true soul-self. Light up the candles, burn the incense, and take a moment amidst all that may trouble you to give yourself the gift of this Avalonian healing energy. The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit…

Merry Meet, Witches! In this special one-off edition of the Witchcast, Lucy shares a little about the history of Friday the 13th, and why it is a very great day for magickal folk, and offers up several spells on Love and Protection (so needed in these times.) You can simply listen to the spells, and experience their magickal energy, or you can cast the spells yourself to really bring about longed-for positive changes within your lives, and the lives of those about you!Stay very well Witches - let’s look out for each other! Sending you all the very brightest blessings as the wheel turns once again. The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website - http://nordicdaughter.com Music throughout the show includes tracks from Darksphere EmpireDownload the Darksphere Empire album here - https://darksphere-empire.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-rain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode as we brave the nordic landscape with the Vikings ; Lucy chats with the Merfaelady, Karen Kay on Soul to Soul and looks at the dark crystal, Black Obsidian in Blessed Being. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Nordic Daughter - Silence Karen Kay and Michael Tingle - Oceanic Magic Nordic Daughter - Martyr The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode as we cast some love spells with the classic Bell, book and Candle ; Lucy chats about Enchanted Rites of Passage with Ella Risebrow on Soul to Soul and takes a look at some of the things you should be mindful of when with working with Sage in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: SJ Tucker - For Love of All Who Gather Damn the Bard - Pipes of Pan Pendragon Hall - Dance of the Fae The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter.…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode as we delve deep within the rich occult symbology of Robert Eggers’ masterpiece, The VVitch ; Lucy chats with the Red Queen, Laura Daligan on Soul to Soul and takes a look at Magic of Dolphins in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Ashley Serena: O Willow Waly Laura Daligan - Beneath Laura Daligan – Queen of Owls The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook -…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode as we throw a coin to The Witcher in Witchwatch; Lucy chats with the Voodoo Queen, Lilith Dorsey on Soul to Soul and takes a look at Flying Ointment in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Down In the Garden - Damn the Bard The Dreaming - Damn The Bard Hymn to Herne - SJ Tucker The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website -…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode featuring a look at a bit of time travelling romance on The Outlander with Witchwatch; Lucy chats about the Dreamtime with Aboriginal artist, writer, Nature Reader and cultural facilitator Laura Bowen and takes a look at Four Thieves Oil in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Black is the Colour - The Dolmen Goddess of the Southern Land - Spiral Dance King Orfeo - Spiral Dance The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter.…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode featuring a look at the brilliant movie Excalibur with Witchwatch; we dive into the witch circle with Tim OzPagan and Lucy goes Witchwalking in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Damn The Bard - The Selkie Wendy Rule - Falling Behind Me The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website - http://nordicdaughter.com Music throughout the…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode featuring a look at the classic movie The Wicker Man with Witchwatch; An interview with the The WytchLord and front man for The Dolmen - Taloch Jameson and Lucy takes a look at truth about Mugwort in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Wendy Rule - Beltane Damn The Bard - Gently Johnny The Dolmen - Loch Lomond Wendy Rule - All Golden Grain The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook -…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode featuring a revisiting of Charmed with Witchwatch, An interview with the Storm Faerywolf and Lucy takes a look at Cacao as we head into winter in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Wendy Rule - Psyche’s Sisters Spiral Dance - Summer’s Farewell Wendy Rule - Ereshkigal The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website -…

With Lucy away, enjoy this Best of The Witchcast episode featuring a revisiting of The Craft with Witchwatch, An interview with the amazing Wendy Rule and Lucy takes a look at Tears in Blessed Beings. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are: Spiral Dance - Into the Green Wendy Rule - Deity Wendy Rule - Hollow Spiral Dance - The Sheringham Mermaid - Bay of Souls The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website -…

With Lucy away on a writing sabbatical (or is it a writing frenzy?), it is time to turn to some musical magick once again to stir up the cauldron fires within as Lucy shares some of her favourite witchy tunes and responds to some musical requests. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already to catch up with some of Lucy's favourite interviews from the past couple of years over the coming weeks. Blessed Be! )O( With thanks to all of the amazing sponsors - Kohli Tea (drink some! It’s an experience!) Primal Healing (check out her new moon ceremonies) and Blue Angel Publishing - gorgeous books, journals and oracle cards. But most of all - PATREON PEOPLE - you are all angels and you are Witchcast family and you are loved and treasured. Thank you for your support! Songs this week are by: Led Zepplin - The Immigrant Song David Bowie - Quicksand The Water Boys - Spirit T-Rex - Ride a White Swan Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put a Spell On You Russell Morris - Witch of Kings Cross Dawn - The Sun Seals & Croft - East…

Witches, when we cast and conjure, we know we have to adapt and shift and integrate our practices with the land we find ourselves blessed to walk upon. But how do we translate a very Northern Hemisphere tradition, like druidry, into the Australian context? Druid Julie Brett takes us on a journey into druidry’s heart, shares how it can be practised with integrity and respect for indigenous peoples, and why it can lead us deeper into a love and appreciation of Country - the power and song of the land, sea and sky. Julie and Lucy dig deep, ask the tricky questions, ponder and share from the soul in this beautiful episode full of appreciation for the sacred land of old we are blessed to call home this lifetime. With music by Spiral Dance and Damh the Bard, this episode is a celebration of druidry down under. With thanks to Shayne the Production Wizard, the sponsors - Kohli Tea (they have ten new blends!) Primal Healing (join Naormie’s page in insta to see what she’s up to) and Blue Angel Publishing, who Lucy is…