Witch Beneath the Willow

The wheel of the year turns once more, and the light returns.
In this episode, we welcome the Spring Equinox — Ostara, the moment in the year when day and night stand in perfect balance before the light begins its steady triumph over the dark. After the long quiet of winter, the earth begins to stir again. Seeds awaken beneath the soil, animals return, and the promise of new life fills the air.
Together, we explore the history and folklore of Ostara, from the mysterious Germanic goddess Eostre to ancient equinox celebrations honoring deities like Isis, Osiris, Cybele, and Kukulkan. We’ll wander through springtime folklore of hares, egg magic, and mischievous Irish fey, and uncover how our ancestors honored the delicate moment when the world begins to bloom again.
We’ll also talk about the magic of the equinox itself — a powerful time for balance, renewal, manifestation, and planting the seeds of new beginnings.
In the Living the Spell portion of the episode, I’ll guide you through:
A ritual for restoring balance to your life
A witch’s “new year” manifestation practice
Three journal prompts to help you reflect on what is ready to bloom in your life this spring
So brew a cup of tea, open the windows if the weather allows, and join me as we welcome the warmth, wonder, and possibility of spring.
The light is returning — and so are we.
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Journal Prompts:
What part of myself is ready to awaken after the quiet of winter?

What seeds — dreams, ideas, or goals — do I feel called to plant this spring?

Where in my life do I need to restore balance between effort and rest, light and shadow?

Hades is one of the most misunderstood gods in Greek mythology.
Often painted as a villain in modern retellings, the ancient myths reveal something very different — a quiet, powerful ruler who governs the unseen realm with balance, justice, and unwavering order.
In this week’s Grimoire of the Gods episode, we descend into the underworld to explore the mythology, symbols, and magic of Hades — god of the dead, keeper of hidden wealth, and king of the shades.
Together, we explore the origins of the underworld, the famous myth of Persephone’s descent, and the deeper meaning behind Hades’ role as the unseen guardian of life’s most inevitable transition. We’ll also walk through the structure of the Greek underworld, the journey of the soul after death, and the lessons hidden within myths like Orpheus and Eurydice, Heracles and Cerberus, and the eternal punishment of Sisyphus.
But this episode isn’t just about mythology.
We’ll also explore how modern witches and spiritual practitioners can work with the energy of Hades through grounding magic, ancestor work, and rituals that help us navigate grief, transformation, and hidden abundance.
Living the Spell in this episode includes:• A grounding ritual for balance and stability• An affirmation for hidden wealth and abundance• A ritual for sending words to a loved one in the underworld
Hades reminds us that darkness is not something to fear — it is simply the place where transformation begins.

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The final full moon of winter rises on March 3rd, 2026 — and this year, she arrives cloaked in shadow.
In this episode, we explore the magic of the Worm Moon, a powerful threshold between winter and spring. Named for the earthworms that begin to stir beneath thawing soil, this moon symbolizes awakening, renewal, transformation, and the quiet work happening beneath the surface.
But this isn’t just any Worm Moon — it coincides with a total lunar eclipse, turning the moon a deep copper red. A Blood Moon. A moment of culmination, release, and accelerated truth.
Together, we’ll explore:
• The folklore and history of the Worm Moon
• The spiritual meaning of this seasonal turning point
• The intensified energy of a lunar eclipse
• Virgo’s grounding influence on this full moon
• Correspondences, ritual ideas, and eclipse-safe practices
• A guided nature walk for noticing your own thaw
• A spring cleaning ritual for literal and energetic release
This moon asks you to trust the process. What is planted now may not bloom immediately — but it is taking root.
Journal Prompts from the Episode:
What has been quietly shifting beneath the surface of my life, even if I haven’t acknowledged it yet?

What am I ready to release so that new growth can take root?

If I trusted the timing of my life completely, what would I stop forcing?

Don’t forget to set out your moon water — eclipse energy amplifies everything.
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Blessed be.

This week, we’re stepping into the liminal space of sleep. We'll explore how dreams have been viewed across ancient cultures as divine messages, ancestral visitations, and gateways between worlds. From the temples of Asclepius to the myth of Morpheus and the Oneiroi, dreamwork has long been considered a sacred spiritual practice.
Together, we’ll talk about prophetic dreams, lucid dreaming, recurring dreams, nightmares, and how to begin interpreting the symbols your subconscious speaks through. You’ll learn how to create a bedtime ritual, start a dream journal, work with crystals and herbs for dream magic, and practice a gentle dream incubation ritual for divination and guidance.
If winter has you sleeping more, dreaming more, or simply craving slower magic — this episode is your invitation to listen to what the night might be saying. Make sleep sacred. Learn the language of your subconscious.
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Sweet dreams, witches.

In this week’s herbal episode, we’re sitting with one of my most beloved plant allies: raspberry leaf — the bramble of Ida, the traditional midwife’s herb, the thorned guardian of softness and strength.
Together we’ll wander through its mythology, from Mount Ida and the nursemaid of Zeus to folklore of protection, fertility, and wandering souls. We’ll explore its magical correspondences — Venus and the Moon, The Empress, heart and womb energy — and the many gentle ways you can weave raspberry into your spellwork.
And of course, we’ll talk medicine. Raspberry leaf as uterine tonic, menstrual ally, nutritive support, and energetic protector. I’ll share my personal cycle tea blend, a boundary spell jar, and a fertility bath ritual to help you live the magic in your everyday life.
This episode is a love letter to resilience — to being both thorned and tender.
If you’ve been craving grounding, protection, or deeper connection to your body’s rhythms, this one is for you.

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