This week Hazel wonders what's happened to the summer and talks to Rachel Walker. Rachel is the creatrix of Wolf Woman Rising, a wisdom school and the founder of Under the Dancing Tree School of Sacred Dance and Healing.Rachel's Social MediaFor Wolf Woman Rising www.facebook.com/wolfwomanrisingwww.instagram.com/wolfwomanrisingofficialwww.wolfwomanrising.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@wolfwomanrisingFor Under the Dancing Tree School of Dancewww.facebook.com/underthedancingtreewww.instagram.com/underthedancingtreewww.underthedancingtree.co.uk

This week Hazel wonders what's happened to the summer and talks to Rachel Walker. Rachel is the creatrix of Wolf Woman Rising, a wisdom school and the founder of Under the Dancing Tree School of Sacred Dance and Healing. Rachel's Social Media For Wolf Woman Rising <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wolfwomanrising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/wolfwomanrising</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/wolfwomanrisingofficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/wolfwomanrisingofficial</a> <a href="http://www.wolfwomanrising.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wolfwomanrising.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wolfwomanrising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@wolfwomanrising</a>For Under the Dancing Tree School of Dance <a href="http://www.facebook.com/underthedancingtree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/underthedancingtree</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/underthedancingtree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/underthedancingtree</a> <a href="http://www.underthedancingtree.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.underthedancingtree.co.uk</a>

Spoke 130 Summer so Far with Rachel Walker

Karen Tate

This week Hazel talks to Karen Tate whose latest book is Normalizing Abuse: A Commentary on the Culture of Pervasive Abuse. We talk about recognising the features of abuse and tools for healing from it.Normalizing Abuse: A Commentary on the Culture of Pervasive Abuse by Karen Tatehttps://amzn.eu/d/fkvpyPbPodcast:  https://www.karentate.net/podcastWebsite:  http://www.karentate.netFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KarenTateAuthorKaren's book recommendations:The Chalice and the Blade by Riane Eislerhttps://amzn.eu/d/afQ5YTRWhen God was a Woman by Merlin Stonehttps://amzn.eu/d/gZJbqXtThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradleyhttps://amzn.eu/d/0jd9SwN

This week Hazel talks to Karen Tate whose latest book is Normalizing Abuse: A Commentary on the Culture of Pervasive Abuse. We talk about recognising the features of abuse and tools for healing from it. Normalizing Abuse: A Commentary on the Culture of Pervasive Abuse by Karen Tate <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/fkvpyPb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/fkvpyPb</a> Podcast:  <a href="https://www.karentate.net/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.karentate.net/podcast</a> Website:  <a href="http://www.karentate.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.karentate.net</a> Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenTateAuthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KarenTateAuthor</a> Karen's book recommendations: The Chalice and the Blade by Riane Eisler <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/afQ5YTR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/afQ5YTR</a> When God was a Woman by Merlin Stone <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/gZJbqXt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/gZJbqXt</a> The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/0jd9SwN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/0jd9SwN</a>

Spoke 129 Recognising and Healing from abuse with Karen Tate

This week Hazel talks about her celebration of the Summer Solstice and to Rebecca Beattie about her new book Planetary Magic out on 28 July.Planetary Magic by Rebecca Beattiehttps://amzn.eu/d/aSA9rNxRebecca's website: https://www.rebeccabeattie.co.ukRebecca's book recommendations:Three Books of Occult Philosophy or Magic  by Henry Cornelius Agrippahttps://amzn.eu/d/6m9dzIuBooks by Scott Cunningham include  Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner https://amzn.eu/d/eIx4icZ

This week Hazel talks about her celebration of the Summer Solstice and to Rebecca Beattie about her new book Planetary Magic out on 28 July. Planetary Magic by Rebecca Beattie <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/aSA9rNx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/aSA9rNx</a> Rebecca's website: <a href="https://www.rebeccabeattie.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rebeccabeattie.co.uk</a> Rebecca's book recommendations: Three Books of Occult Philosophy or Magic  by Henry Cornelius Agrippa <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/6m9dzIu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/6m9dzIu</a> Books by Scott Cunningham include  Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/eIx4icZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/eIx4icZ</a>

Spoke 128 Planetary Magic with Rebecca Beattie

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to author and artist Janis Fry about her book The Cult of the YewThe Cult of the Yew: Tree of Life, Mystery and Magic by Janis Fryhttps://amzn.eu/d/4zdPlFHJanis's websitehttps://www.janisfryart.co.ukJanis's book recommendationsYew: A History by  Fred Hagenederhttps://amzn.eu/d/164XzOKThe Immortal Yew by Tony Hallhttps://amzn.eu/d/jeA9cTzTrees of Celtic Saints The Ancient Yews of Walesby Andrew Mortonhttps://amzn.eu/d/cFbf3VCWebsite of the Ancient Yew Grouphttps://www.ancient-yew.org

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to author and artist Janis Fry about her book The Cult of the Yew The Cult of the Yew: Tree of Life, Mystery and Magic by Janis Fry <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/4zdPlFH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/4zdPlFH</a> Janis's website <a href="https://www.janisfryart.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.janisfryart.co.uk</a> Janis's book recommendations Yew: A History by  Fred Hageneder <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/164XzOK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/164XzOK</a> The Immortal Yew by Tony Hall <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/jeA9cTz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/jeA9cTz</a> Trees of Celtic Saints The Ancient Yews of Walesby Andrew Morton <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/cFbf3VC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/cFbf3VC</a> Website of the Ancient Yew Group <a href="https://www.ancient-yew.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ancient-yew.org</a>

Spoke 127 The Sacred Yew with Janis Fry

Andrew Anderson

In this week's episode Hazel and Jenny talk to Andrew Anderson about his latest book The Magic of Cats.The Magic of Cats by Andrew Andersonhttps://amzn.eu/d/3bkrhmvThe Little Book of Cat Magic by Deborah Blakehttps://amzn.eu/d/6HVHx2F

In this week's episode Hazel and Jenny talk to Andrew Anderson about his latest book The Magic of Cats. The Magic of Cats by Andrew Anderson <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/3bkrhmv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/3bkrhmv</a> The Little Book of Cat Magic by Deborah Blake <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/6HVHx2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/6HVHx2F</a>

Spoke 126 The Magic of Cats with Andrew Anderson

Jessica Howard

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to Jessica Howard about her latest book, The Water Witch: An Introduction to Water Witchcraft.Annwyn Avalon - Hawthorn and the Crossroadshttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/waterwitch/2013/10/hawthorn-and-crossroads.htmlJessica Howard - The Water Witch: An Introduction to Water Witchcrafthttps://amzn.eu/d/j8hHjIQSandra Kynes - Sea Magic: Connecting with the Ocean's Energyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003AQCZOK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_X222JGTRSTJ3GAZY94QGJennifer Heather - The Sea Witch: A Grimoire of Ocean Magick https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7JCZRB4?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KZDBJWPTR3WVRPXEN6ZXAnnwyn Avalon - The Way of the Water Priestess: Entering the World of Water Magichttps://amzn.eu/d/c8Yj0O2

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to Jessica Howard about her latest book, The Water Witch: An Introduction to Water Witchcraft. Annwyn Avalon - Hawthorn and the Crossroads <a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/waterwitch/2013/10/hawthorn-and-crossroads.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patheos.com/blogs/waterwitch/2013/10/hawthorn-and-crossroads.html</a>Jessica Howard - The Water Witch: An Introduction to Water Witchcraft <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/j8hHjIQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/j8hHjIQ</a>Sandra Kynes - Sea Magic: Connecting with the Ocean's Energy <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003AQCZOK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_X222JGTRSTJ3GAZY94QG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003AQCZOK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_X222JGTRSTJ3GAZY94QG</a>Jennifer Heather - The Sea Witch: A Grimoire of Ocean Magick <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7JCZRB4?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KZDBJWPTR3WVRPXEN6ZX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7JCZRB4?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KZDBJWPTR3WVRPXEN6ZX</a>Annwyn Avalon - The Way of the Water Priestess: Entering the World of Water Magic <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/c8Yj0O2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/c8Yj0O2</a>

Spoke 125 Water Witch with Jessica Howard

This week Hazel and Jenny share some of their plans and thoughts for Beltane 2023 and their special guest is author and musician Nimue Brown and she is talking about sustainability and authentic living.Show NotesEarth Spirit: Beyond Sustainability - Authentic Living at a Time of Climate Crisis from Moon Books (johnhuntpublishing.com)Druid Life | Pagan reflections from a Druid author – life, community, inspiration, health, hope, and radical change (wordpress.com)The Hopeless Vendetta | News for the residents of Hopeless, Maine. (wordpress.com)The Secret Order of Steampunk Druids | Druid Life (wordpress.com)

This week Hazel and Jenny share some of their plans and thoughts for Beltane 2023 and their special guest is author and musician Nimue Brown and she is talking about sustainability and authentic living. Show Notes <a href="https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/earth-spirit-beyond-sustainability" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earth Spirit: Beyond Sustainability - Authentic Living at a Time of Climate Crisis from Moon Books (johnhuntpublishing.com)</a> <a href="https://druidlife.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Druid Life | Pagan reflections from a Druid author – life, community, inspiration, health, hope, and radical change (wordpress.com)</a> <a href="https://hopelessvendetta.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hopeless Vendetta | News for the residents of Hopeless, Maine. (wordpress.com)</a> <a href="https://druidlife.wordpress.com/2019/05/25/the-secret-order-of-steampunk-druids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret Order of Steampunk Druids | Druid Life (wordpress.com)</a>

Spoke 124 Beltane and "Beyond Sustainability" with Nimue Brown

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to Helen J.R. Bruce about sacred activism, in particular the right to roam event at Dartmoor

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to Helen J.R. Bruce about sacred activism, in particular the right to roam event at Dartmoor

Spoke 123 Sacred Activism with Helen J.R. Bruce

This week Jenny and Hazel talk to Barry Goddard about his new book "Surfing the Galactic Highways: Adventures in Divinatory Astrology". Barry's book on Amazonhttps://amzn.eu/d/f6Pt0pJBarry's websitehttps://astrotabletalk.blogspot.com

This week Jenny and Hazel talk to Barry Goddard about his new book "Surfing the Galactic Highways: Adventures in Divinatory Astrology". Barry's book on Amazon <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/f6Pt0pJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/f6Pt0pJ</a> Barry's website <a href="https://astrotabletalk.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://astrotabletalk.blogspot.com</a>

Spoke 122 Astrology with Barry Goddard

Steve Andrews

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to Steve Andrews who is a writer, a singer -songwriter, a journalist and a naturalist. His book The Magic of Butterflies and Moths has just been published by Moon Books.Steve's book on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/d7IDfggSteve's website: https://www.bardofely.org https://steveandrews.infoSteve on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TheBardofElyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bardofelyis_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pchttps://www.instagram.com/bardofely

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to Steve Andrews who is a writer, a singer -songwriter, a journalist and a naturalist. His book The Magic of Butterflies and Moths has just been published by Moon Books. Steve's book on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/d7IDfgg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/d7IDfgg</a> Steve's website: <a href="https://www.bardofely.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bardofely.org</a> <a href="https://steveandrews.info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://steveandrews.info</a> Steve on Social Media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBardofEly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheBardofEly</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bardofely?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@bardofelyis_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bardofely/?fbclid=IwAR3C60lFrfqg8ue_7q0a5FJ2gsC_zTZF5NaCSVG9RZuzmo1nyZuzOraidSo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bardofely</a>

Spoke 121 - Butterfly and Moth Magic with Steve Andrews

Connecting with Pagans and seasonal cycles

This week Hazel and Jenny are talking about children’s literature and the Anglo Saxon goddess Rheda or Hretha. Our special guest is author Keli Tomlin.Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author's books - BBC News From Augustus Gloop to Dudley Dursley: Fat Studies and Middle Grade Novels - From The Mixed Up FilesRoald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following criticism - BBC News The Goddess Hreda and the Month of March by Molly Khanhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/heathenatheart/2017/02/367/In Like a Lion: A March Ritual for Hreda by Molly Khanhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/heathenatheart/2019/03/hreda-ritual/Keli TomlinPresales for Keli's book start on the Spring Equinox (20/3/23) and the book will be available from 31st March from her website www.kelitomlinwrites.com.Keli's page on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KeliTomlinWritesKeli's book recommendations:Living Druidry by Emma Restall Orrhttps://amzn.eu/d/0SEGYl2A Druid's Tale by Cat Treadwellhttps://amzn.eu/d/2aas6VThe Grassling by Elizabeth-Jane Burnetthttps://amzn.eu/d/6xKiwpD

This week Hazel and Jenny are talking about children’s literature and the Anglo Saxon goddess Rheda or Hretha. Our special guest is author Keli Tomlin. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64702224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author's books - BBC News</a> <a href="https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/stories-size-fat-studies-middle-grade-novels/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Augustus Gloop to Dudley Dursley: Fat Studies and Middle Grade Novels - From The Mixed Up Files</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64759118?fbclid=IwAR2U7N4aCRTyhX6x3o2lZtf1VGxDeCIe9CgooXZVnghqjX4aPEz2nY9g6ms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following criticism - BBC News</a> The Goddess Hreda and the Month of March by Molly Khan <a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/heathenatheart/2017/02/367/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patheos.com/blogs/heathenatheart/2017/02/367/</a> In Like a Lion: A March Ritual for Hreda by Molly Khan <a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/heathenatheart/2019/03/hreda-ritual/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patheos.com/blogs/heathenatheart/2019/03/hreda-ritual/</a>Keli Tomlin Presales for Keli's book start on the Spring Equinox (20/3/23) and the book will be available from 31st March from her website <a href="http://www.kelitomlinwrites.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kelitomlinwrites.com</a>. Keli's page on Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KeliTomlinWrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KeliTomlinWrites</a> Keli's book recommendations: Living Druidry by Emma Restall Orr <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/0SEGYl2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/0SEGYl2</a> A Druid's Tale by Cat Treadwell <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/2aas6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/2aas6V</a> The Grassling by Elizabeth-Jane Burnett <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/6xKiwpD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/6xKiwpD</a>

Spoke 120 Rheda and Children's Literature with Keli Tomlin

1.     Pagan Portals Brigid by Morgan Daimlerwww.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-brigid2.     Pagan Art by Naomi Cornockwww.nomeart.com3.     How to Have a Green Valentine’s Day Without Roseswww.greengreengreen.org/green-valentines-day/ 4.      15 Eco-Friendly Valentine's Day Cards – Curlicue UK 5.      A Heart Nature Weaving Craft to Try Today • Little Pine Learners6.      Adopt a Species | Kent Wildlife Trust7.      13 sustainable sex toys to make your sex life more eco-friendly | Marie Claire UK8.     https://www.natalierousseau.com/february-the-quickening-of-spring/9.     Fire Scrying Ritual By Patti Wigington https://www.learnreligions.com/fire-scrying-ritual-256175510.  Quickening Moon By Patti Wigington https://www.learnreligions.com/quickening-moon-2562394L

1.     Pagan Portals Brigid by Morgan Daimler <a href="http://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-brigid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-brigid</a>2.     Pagan Art by Naomi Cornock <a href="http://www.nomeart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nomeart.com</a>3.     How to Have a Green Valentine’s Day Without Roses <a href="http://www.greengreengreen.org/green-valentines-day/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.greengreengreen.org/green-valentines-day/</a> 4.      <a href="https://curlicue.uk/blogs/news/15-eco-friendly-valentines-day-cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15 Eco-Friendly Valentine's Day Cards – Curlicue UK</a> 5.      <a href="https://littlepinelearners.com/nature-weaving-craft-for-valentines-day/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Heart Nature Weaving Craft to Try Today • Little Pine Learners</a>6.      <a href="https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/adopt-a-species?utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_source=microsoft&amp;utm_campaign=wilderblean&amp;utm_content=adoptbison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adopt a Species | Kent Wildlife Trust</a>7.      <a href="https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/sex-and-relationships/eco-friendly-sex-toys-sustainable-705219" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13 sustainable sex toys to make your sex life more eco-friendly | Marie Claire UK</a>8.     <a href="https://www.natalierousseau.com/february-the-quickening-of-spring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.natalierousseau.com/february-the-quickening-of-spring/</a>9.     Fire Scrying Ritual By Patti Wigington  <a href="https://www.learnreligions.com/fire-scrying-ritual-2561755" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.learnreligions.com/fire-scrying-ritual-2561755</a>10.  Quickening Moon By Patti Wigington <a href="https://www.learnreligions.com/quickening-moon-2562394L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.learnreligions.com/quickening-moon-2562394L</a>

Spoke 119 Spring, Brigid & A Green Valentines

In this episode Hazel and Jenny reflect a little on 2022 , then discuss plans for 2023 and ImbolcGretchen Ruben Happier Podcasthttps://gretchenrubin.com/2020/12/write-your-21-for-2021-list Lynne SedgmoreLuminary Teachings - Dr Lynne SedgmoreCalm in KentCalm in Kent | FacebookGiles MountainGiles Mountain, Sound, Art, Somatics | Folkestone | Facebook Bones – Jessica Lyon Wall Bones: Amazon.co.uk: Lyon-Wall, Jessica, Publishing, Seed Royale, Faye, Autumn L: 9798218118709: Books

In this episode Hazel and Jenny reflect a little on 2022 , then discuss plans for 2023 and Imbolc Gretchen Ruben Happier Podcast <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/2020/12/write-your-21-for-2021-list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gretchenrubin.com/2020/12/write-your-21-for-2021-list</a> Lynne Sedgmore <a href="https://www.lynnesedgmore.co.uk/luminary-teachings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luminary Teachings - Dr Lynne Sedgmore</a>Calm in Kent <a href="https://www.facebook.com/calminkent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calm in Kent | Facebook</a> Giles Mountain <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MountainBearSounds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giles Mountain, Sound, Art, Somatics | Folkestone | Facebook</a> Bones – Jessica Lyon Wall <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bones-Jessica-Lyon-Wall/dp/B0BQ5MYWQP/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bones: Amazon.co.uk: Lyon-Wall, Jessica, Publishing, Seed Royale, Faye, Autumn L: 9798218118709: Books</a>

Spoke 118 Imbolc and Starting Over

This week  Jenny, Hazel and Claire talk about a pagan camp that Hazel and Claire are organising in 2023 with the aim of a larger pagan gathering in Kent in 2024. We talk about our ideas and plans.

This week  Jenny, Hazel and Claire talk about a pagan camp that Hazel and Claire are organising in 2023 with the aim of a larger pagan gathering in Kent in 2024. We talk about our ideas and plans.

Spoke 117 New Year New Camp with Claire Kehily

Mari Lwyd

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about the Winter Solstice, the Christmas tradition of ghost stories in particular Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and the welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd. Our ask a path guest is Rachel Patterson who will be telling us about her latest book, A Witch for Every Season.Yule: The Eight Sabbats Book 3, Anna Franklinhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Yule-Eight-Sabbats-Book-3-ebook/dp/B0055DPIPE Christmas Ghost Stories – The Gothic Libraryhttps://www.thegothiclibrary.com/christmas-ghost-stories/ Charles Dickens Christmas! The Charles Dickens Pagehttps://www.charlesdickenspage.com/charles-dickens-christmas.htmlWhy do we do ghost stories at Christmas? Smithsonian Magazine – Kat Eschner https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/15 Best Adaptations Of A Christmas Carol – Screen Rant – Jason Chamberlain https://screenrant.com/best-christmas-carol-adaptations-ever-all-time/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_LwydThe Winter Mare - Mysteries of the Mari Lwyd by Kristoffer Hugheshttps://m.facebook.com/notes/kristoffer-hughes/the-winter-mare-mysteries-of-the-mari-lwyd/980102005408958/Rachel PattersonA Witch for Every Season: Spells, Rituals, Festivals &amp; Magic https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/073877152X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E9VH19ZXGABMS7VQV55NRachel's websitehttps://www.rachelpatterson.co.ukAuthor page on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RachelPattersonbooks

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about the Winter Solstice, the Christmas tradition of ghost stories in particular Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and the welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd. Our ask a path guest is Rachel Patterson who will be telling us about her latest book, A Witch for Every Season. Yule: The Eight Sabbats Book 3, Anna Franklin <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yule-Eight-Sabbats-Book-3-ebook/dp/B0055DPIPE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yule-Eight-Sabbats-Book-3-ebook/dp/B0055DPIPE</a> Christmas Ghost Stories – The Gothic Library <a href="https://www.thegothiclibrary.com/christmas-ghost-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thegothiclibrary.com/christmas-ghost-stories/</a> Charles Dickens Christmas! The Charles Dickens Page <a href="https://www.charlesdickenspage.com/charles-dickens-christmas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.charlesdickenspage.com/charles-dickens-christmas.html</a> Why do we do ghost stories at Christmas? Smithsonian Magazine – Kat Eschner <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/</a> 15 Best Adaptations Of A Christmas Carol – Screen Rant – Jason Chamberlain <a href="https://screenrant.com/best-christmas-carol-adaptations-ever-all-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://screenrant.com/best-christmas-carol-adaptations-ever-all-time/</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd</a> The Winter Mare - Mysteries of the Mari Lwyd by Kristoffer Hughes <a href="https://m.facebook.com/notes/kristoffer-hughes/the-winter-mare-mysteries-of-the-mari-lwyd/980102005408958/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://m.facebook.com/notes/kristoffer-hughes/the-winter-mare-mysteries-of-the-mari-lwyd/980102005408958/</a> Rachel Patterson A Witch for Every Season: Spells, Rituals, Festivals &amp; Magic <a href=" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/073877152X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E9VH19ZXGABMS7VQV55N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/073877152X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E9VH19ZXGABMS7VQV55N</a> Rachel's website <a href="https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk</a> Author page on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelPattersonbooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RachelPattersonbooks</a>

Spoke 116 Winter Solstice, Ghosts & Mari Lwyd with Rachel Patterson

This week inspired by  Ask a Path guest Katrina Townsend whose new book The Anti Consumerist Druid has recently been published, we talk about sustainable Yule ideas.Creative Folkestone FestivalsFestivals and Projects - Creative FolkestoneFacebook Eventswww.facebook.com/events Eventbrite Eventbrite - Discover Great Events or Create Your Own &amp; Sell Tickets OBODhttps://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/winter-solstice-alban-arthanhttps://kabloom.co.uk/Bat Conservation Trusthttps://www.bats.org.ukThe Anti Consumerist Druid by Katrina Townsendhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1789045193/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4CSSVEZHP7A40RSEGVVE

This week inspired by  Ask a Path guest Katrina Townsend whose new book The Anti Consumerist Druid has recently been published, we talk about sustainable Yule ideas. Creative Folkestone Festivals <a href="https://www.creativefolkestone.org.uk/festivals-and-projects/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Festivals and Projects - Creative Folkestone</a> Facebook Events <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/events</a> Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eventbrite - Discover Great Events or Create Your Own &amp; Sell Tickets</a> OBOD <a href="https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/winter-solstice-alban-arthan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/winter-solstice-alban-arthan</a> <a href="https://kabloom.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kabloom.co.uk/</a> Bat Conservation Trust <a href="https://www.bats.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bats.org.uk</a> The Anti Consumerist Druid by Katrina Townsend <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1789045193/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4CSSVEZHP7A40RSEGVVE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1789045193/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4CSSVEZHP7A40RSEGVVE</a>

Spoke 115 A Sustainable Yule with Katrina Townsend

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about the connection between Royalty and Witchcraft. In particular, Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester and Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England and wife of Edward IV.Episode 148: Predictable — Lore (lorepodcast.com)The Duchess' Downfall: Eleanor Cobham - Madame GuillotineRoyals and witchcraft: Eleanor Cobham – Royal Central The History Press | Ask the author: Gemma Hollman on Royal Witches ExecutedToday.com » 1441: Margery Jourdemayne, the Witch of EyeJacquetta Woodville and Witchcraft by Susan Higginbothamhttps://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/jacquetta-woodville-and-witchcraft/Medieval royal witches: from Elizabeth Woodville to Queen Joan of Navarre by Gemma Hollmanhttps://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/medieval-royal-witches-from-elizabeth-woodville-to-queen-joan-of-navarre/Elizabeth Woodville: Edward IV’s controversial queen consort by Sarah Gristwoodhttps://www.historyextra.com/period/plantagenet/elizabeth-woodville-edward-ivs-controversial-queen/

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about the connection between Royalty and Witchcraft. In particular, Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester and Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England and wife of Edward IV. <a href="https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/148" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 148: Predictable — Lore (lorepodcast.com)</a><a href="https://madameguillotine.co.uk/2012/09/03/the-duchess-downfall-eleanor-cobham/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Duchess' Downfall: Eleanor Cobham - Madame Guillotine</a><a href="https://royalcentral.co.uk/interests/history/royals-and-witchcraft-eleanor-cobham-52813/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royals and witchcraft: Eleanor Cobham – Royal Central</a> <a href="https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/ask-the-author-gemma-hollman-on-royal-witches/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The History Press | Ask the author: Gemma Hollman on Royal Witches</a> <a href="https://www.executedtoday.com/2014/10/27/1441-margery-jourdemayne-the-witch-of-eye/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExecutedToday.com » 1441: Margery Jourdemayne, the Witch of Eye</a>Jacquetta Woodville and Witchcraft by Susan Higginbotham<a href="https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/jacquetta-woodville-and-witchcraft/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/jacquetta-woodville-and-witchcraft/</a>Medieval royal witches: from Elizabeth Woodville to Queen Joan of Navarre by Gemma Hollman<a href="https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/medieval-royal-witches-from-elizabeth-woodville-to-queen-joan-of-navarre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/medieval-royal-witches-from-elizabeth-woodville-to-queen-joan-of-navarre/</a>Elizabeth Woodville: Edward IV’s controversial queen consort by Sarah Gristwood<a href="https://www.historyextra.com/period/plantagenet/elizabeth-woodville-edward-ivs-controversial-queen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.historyextra.com/period/plantagenet/elizabeth-woodville-edward-ivs-controversial-queen/</a>

Spoke 114 Witchcraft & Royal Connections

Katinka Soetens

Show NotesRituals for extinction and honoring extinct specieshttps://thedruidsgarden.com/2020/01/19/rituals-for-extinction-and-honoring-extinct-species/ Walk for Wildlife 2https://peopleforwild.life/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrpgceRtCc  Defend Nature https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/defend-nature  Journey to the Dark Goddess: How to Return to Your Soul Kindle Edition by Jane Meredith https://www.amazon.co.uk/Journey-Dark-Goddess-Return-Your/dp/1846946778/ Honouring Hel:  The Heathen Witchhttps://theheathenwitch.tumblr.com/post/628155701500542976/honoring-hel-want-to-honor-hel-these-are-ways-iYCDAIR: Inspired by the North - Norse Gods Helhttp://ydalir.ca/norsegods/hel/Hela Goddess of Death: Hela's Giftshttps://www.northernpaganism.org/shrines/hela/welcome/helas-gifts.htmlWays to connect with Katinka SoetensPath of Love Mystery Schoolhttps://pathoflovemysteryschool.com/ Temple of Avalonhttps://www.templeofavalon.co.uk/ 

Show NotesRituals for extinction and honoring extinct species<a href="https://thedruidsgarden.com/2020/01/19/rituals-for-extinction-and-honoring-extinct-species/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedruidsgarden.com/2020/01/19/rituals-for-extinction-and-honoring-extinct-species/</a> Walk for Wildlife 2 <a href="https://peopleforwild.life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peopleforwild.life/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrpgceRtCc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrpgceRtCc</a>  Defend Nature <a href="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/defend-nature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/defend-nature</a>  Journey to the Dark Goddess: How to Return to Your Soul Kindle Edition by Jane Meredith <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Journey-Dark-Goddess-Return-Your/dp/1846946778/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Journey-Dark-Goddess-Return-Your/dp/1846946778/</a> Honouring Hel:  The Heathen Witch <a href="https://theheathenwitch.tumblr.com/post/628155701500542976/honoring-hel-want-to-honor-hel-these-are-ways-i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theheathenwitch.tumblr.com/post/628155701500542976/honoring-hel-want-to-honor-hel-these-are-ways-i</a>YCDAIR: Inspired by the North - Norse Gods Hel <a href="http://ydalir.ca/norsegods/hel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ydalir.ca/norsegods/hel/</a>Hela Goddess of Death: Hela's Gifts <a href="https://www.northernpaganism.org/shrines/hela/welcome/helas-gifts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.northernpaganism.org/shrines/hela/welcome/helas-gifts.html</a> Ways to connect with Katinka Soetens Path of Love Mystery School <a href="https://pathoflovemysteryschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathoflovemysteryschool.com/</a> Temple of Avalon <a href="https://www.templeofavalon.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.templeofavalon.co.uk/</a>

Spoke 113 Temple of Avalon with Katinka Soetens

Lisa McSherry

Hazel and Jenny reflect on Samhain and suggest some activities to mark this festival. Our special guest is Lisa McSherry who talks to us about her new book  'A Witch's Guide to Crafting Your Practice: Create a Magical Path that Works for You'30 Days of Goddess – Molly Remerhttps://www.30daysofgoddess.com/Womanrunes – Molly Remer https://brigidsgrove.com/womanrunes/Glastonbury Goddess Temple https://goddesstemple.co.uk/Chalice Well https://www.chalicewell.org.uk/White Springs  https://www.whitespring.org.uk/ Glastonbury Torhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glastonbury-tor Pilgrims of the Goddess  https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/671649454520710278?source_impression_id=p3_1666427288_64zruwoswvMJZs94 Kent’s youngest ecosystem engineer welcomed to herd as first ‘Wilder Blean’ bison calf is born in the UKhttps://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/kents-youngest-ecosystem-engineer-welcomed-herd-first-wilder-blean-bison-calf-born-uk Singing Over The Bones by Maria Ede-Weavinghttps://druidry.org/resources/singing-over-the-bonesCelebrating Samhain Article by Selena Foxhttps://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/celebrating-the-seasons/celebrating-samhainLisa McSherrywebsite https://lisamcsherry.comFacing North review website https://facingnorth.netFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076864997069

Hazel and Jenny reflect on Samhain and suggest some activities to mark this festival. Our special guest is Lisa McSherry who talks to us about her new book  'A Witch's Guide to Crafting Your Practice: Create a Magical Path that Works for You' 30 Days of Goddess – Molly Remer <a href="https://www.30daysofgoddess.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.30daysofgoddess.com/</a> Womanrunes – Molly Remer <a href="https://brigidsgrove.com/womanrunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brigidsgrove.com/womanrunes/</a> Glastonbury Goddess Temple <a href="https://goddesstemple.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goddesstemple.co.uk/</a> Chalice Well <a href="https://www.chalicewell.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chalicewell.org.uk/</a> White Springs <a href="https://www.whitespring.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.whitespring.org.uk/</a> Glastonbury Tor <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glastonbury-tor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glastonbury-tor</a> Pilgrims of the Goddess <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/671649454520710278?source_impression_id=p3_1666427288_64zruwoswvMJZs94" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/671649454520710278?source_impression_id=p3_1666427288_64zruwoswvMJZs94</a> Kent’s youngest ecosystem engineer welcomed to herd as first ‘Wilder Blean’ bison calf is born in the UK <a href="https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/kents-youngest-ecosystem-engineer-welcomed-herd-first-wilder-blean-bison-calf-born-uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/kents-youngest-ecosystem-engineer-welcomed-herd-first-wilder-blean-bison-calf-born-uk</a> Singing Over The Bones by Maria Ede-Weaving <a href="https://druidry.org/resources/singing-over-the-bones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://druidry.org/resources/singing-over-the-bones</a> Celebrating Samhain Article by Selena Fox <a href="https://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/celebrating-the-seasons/celebrating-samhain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/celebrating-the-seasons/celebrating-samhain</a>Lisa McSherry website <a href="https://lisamcsherry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lisamcsherry.com</a> Facing North review website <a href="https://facingnorth.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facingnorth.net</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076864997069" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076864997069</a>

Spoke 112 Samhain with Lisa McSherry

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about shapeshifting followed by our guest  Albion Grey who will be talking about Paganism in Popular Culture.Buffy Fandom Shape Shiftinghttps://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Shapeshifting Shapeshifting Goddesses by Judith Shaw https://feminismandreligion.com/2017/05/21/shapeshifting-goddesses-by-judith-shaw/  Blodeuwedd, Celtic Flower Goddess by Judith Shaw https://feminismandreligion.com/2016/05/25/blodeuwedd-celtic-flower-goddess-by-judith-shaw/ Top 13 Stories Of Transformation In Greek Mythologyhttps://www.thecollector.com/greek-mythology-stories-transformation/ Mishandling the Myth of Medusahttps://aninjusticemag.com/the-mishandled-myth-of-medusa-1f66fda1874b The Magic of Shapeshiftinghttps://shamanicdrumming.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-magic-of-shapeshifting.htmlhttps://quotepark.com/quotes/1936780-taliesin-i-have-been-a-sow-i-have-been-a-buck-i-have-bee/The Celtic shaman by John Matthewshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0712614176/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y3ZS2RFN6SWZ6PKW6JE1https://drstevenfarmer.com/the-art-of-shapeshifting-2/To listen to Albion's radio show on Sheppey FMhttps://sheppeyfm.org.uk

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about shapeshifting followed by our guest  Albion Grey who will be talking about Paganism in Popular Culture. Buffy Fandom Shape Shifting <a href="https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Shapeshifting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Shapeshifting</a> Shapeshifting Goddesses by Judith Shaw <a href="https://feminismandreligion.com/2017/05/21/shapeshifting-goddesses-by-judith-shaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feminismandreligion.com/2017/05/21/shapeshifting-goddesses-by-judith-shaw/</a>  Blodeuwedd, Celtic Flower Goddess by Judith Shaw <a href="https://feminismandreligion.com/2016/05/25/blodeuwedd-celtic-flower-goddess-by-judith-shaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feminismandreligion.com/2016/05/25/blodeuwedd-celtic-flower-goddess-by-judith-shaw/</a> Top 13 Stories Of Transformation In Greek Mythology <a href="https://www.thecollector.com/greek-mythology-stories-transformation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecollector.com/greek-mythology-stories-transformation/</a> Mishandling the Myth of Medusa <a href="https://aninjusticemag.com/the-mishandled-myth-of-medusa-1f66fda1874b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://aninjusticemag.com/the-mishandled-myth-of-medusa-1f66fda1874b</a> The Magic of Shapeshifting <a href="https://shamanicdrumming.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-magic-of-shapeshifting.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shamanicdrumming.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-magic-of-shapeshifting.html</a><a href="https://quotepark.com/quotes/1936780-taliesin-i-have-been-a-sow-i-have-been-a-buck-i-have-bee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://quotepark.com/quotes/1936780-taliesin-i-have-been-a-sow-i-have-been-a-buck-i-have-bee/</a>The Celtic shaman by John Matthews <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0712614176/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y3ZS2RFN6SWZ6PKW6JE1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0712614176/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y3ZS2RFN6SWZ6PKW6JE1</a><a href="https://drstevenfarmer.com/the-art-of-shapeshifting-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drstevenfarmer.com/the-art-of-shapeshifting-2/</a> To listen to Albion's radio show on Sheppey FM <a href="https://sheppeyfm.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sheppeyfm.org.uk</a>

Spoke 111 Shapeshifiting and Paganism in Popular Culture with Albion Grey

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