Storybook: Sacred Lore of Witchcraft

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A coven of witches and magicians gather to explore the hidden wisdom in fairytales and literature. Performing bibliomancy, and imaginative reading practices, traditionally used for expounding on religious texts, we gather these tales as our sacred texts of witchcraft. Join Frater Aaron, Dave the Weathered Wiseman, Rev Laura Gonzalez, and rotating guests on a journey into the Storybook Magic.

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The Mysteries of Sheba and Solomon

May 05 2024 95 mins

Class is in session! Sara Mastros, author and teacher, tells us the story of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon. How King Solomon's greatest power was in bringing peace, the secret tradition of Sheba, and what this story can still tell us today. In conversation with AB Rodriguez and Frater Aaron. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.c

The Toad Craft

Apr 21 2024 45 mins

Brett Hollyhead, the Witch of Salopia and Wycke Malliway of Crossed Crow Books return to share tales of frogs and toads in Magic, Witchcraft, and Alchemy. Frogs in folklore have been cast as lovers, familiars, and even as the witches' devil! In conversation with Dave Gaddy and Frater Aaron. Find Brett Hollyhead at https://www.instagram.com/witch_of_salopia/ Visit Crossed Crow

STORY TIME: The Frog King or Iron Henry (Brothers Grimm, 1812)

Apr 05 2024 15 mins

A princess gains the attention and aid of an extraordinary frog, but does she bargain away more than she is willing to give? Meanwhile a faithful footman mourns the loss of his prince, but will they be reunited? Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and

Mother Red Cap of Ozark Legend

Mar 20 2024 78 mins

Flo, the Trans Folk Witch, shares folklore of a legendary Ozark witch and shapeshifter Mother Red Cap. Flo recalls the cautionary tales she heard as a child, as well as an account published by Brandon Weston. In conversation with Dave Gaddy and Frater Aaron. Would you welcome Mother Red Cap into your circle? You can follow Flo at https://www.instagram.com/the_trans_folk_witch/ Find

Unlocking the Fantasy Realms of George MacDonald

Mar 06 2024 88 mins

Via Hedera joins us to discuss The Golden Key by George MacDonald. Through the realms explored in the story we find traces of Traditional Witchcraft, Celtic Folklore, Hermetic and Christian mysticism, culminating in a sublime agnostic mystery. Check out more sacred stories and discussions at lnk.bio/StorybookPodcast You can find more about Via Hedera at https://www.viahedera.com/ a

STORY TIME: The Golden Key (George MacDonald, 1867)

Feb 27 2024 68 mins

Called by Tolkien a "vehicle of Mystery," achieving power and beauty. A young boy named Mossy embarks on a quest to find the rainbow's end and it's Golden Key, while his young friend, Tangle crosses through multiple worlds and existences to find him, and together journey over the rainbow. This is a LibriVox recording narrated by Clive Catterall. Intro contains mu

A Sacred Book of GNOMES?

Feb 14 2024 48 mins

Victoria Raschke (author, host of Witchlit Pod) and Nay Noordsmans (House of Gnomi) join the Circle to discuss Gnomes by Wil Huygen & Rien Poortvliet. An anthropological textbook into the history and culture of Gnomes, this curious book initiated the current popularity of the little men with red hats, and the thoughtful art, and ecological and animistic perspective feel at home

Ancestral Appalachian Folklore with JAKE RICHARDS

Jan 27 2024 66 mins

Jake Richards, author of Backwoods Witchcraft, and Doctoring the Devil, joins the circle to explore a tale from his own family's oral folklore. We discuss elements of Appalachian religious and magical practices, how this tale informs Jake's own practice, and how it could possibly inspire our own! Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtub

STORY TIME: Lick Paw, Lick Paw

Jan 22 2024 6 mins

Author Jake Richards shares a tale from his own ancestral folklore! This is a short, but atmospheric tale of Appalachian religious tradition and Witchcraft. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.b

Frau Hulda Benevolent Transgression with Moss Matthey

Dec 15 2023 72 mins

Kind old maid, Queen of Witches, Midwinter Goddess, who is the mysterious Mother Holle? Moss shares with us the rebellious and transgressive characteristics of her native folklore, appearance in witch trial records, and modern veneration. You can find more of Moss Matthey at https://www.instagram.com/magic_of_the_moss/ and check out AB's Witch Journal for spells, interviews, a