In this special Wheel of the Year episode, I discuss Beltane, a sabbat that comes from the original Gaelic festival. Much like Samhain, Beltane's a time of year when the veil is thin and spirits abound. Beltane's energies connect to passion, v

Announcement: Beltane Blend is now available!

Apr 21st, 2021 2m 36s

Just a quick update to let you know my Beltane Blend is available on my Etsy store. Check it out by clicking the link below to get some in time for Beltane coming up on May 1st.Check out my Beltane Blend. This tea is hand-blended in small batch

Episode 27 : Rose

Apr 14th, 2021 31m 57s

In today's episode, we are unfolding the beautiful properties of the rose. Perhaps the most beloved flower on the planet, the rose is an "herb" that dates back millions of years. It is associated with love, beauty, sensuality, as well as war an

Episode 26: Lemon Balm

Mar 31st, 2021 25m 38s

Today's episode is all about lemon balm. Lemon balm is a happy, sunny herb that has been used for thousands of years. It was important to the ancient Greeks and was once called the "elixir of youth". We will be exploring the folklore surroundin

Wheel of the Year: Ostara (The Spring Equinox)

Mar 17th, 2021 33m 12s

In this special Wheel of the Year episode I discuss Ostara, a sabbat that combines the name of an ancient Germanic Spring goddess, with the themes and symbols of springtime. I talk about the complex history of this celebration, including how ha

Announcement: Ostara (Spring Equinox) Tea is Available!

Mar 12th, 2021 2m 47s

Just a quick update to let you know my Ostara Blend is out and available on my Etsy store. Check it out by clicking the link below to get some in time for The Spring Equinox coming up on March 20th.Check out my new Ostara Blend.Website: www.lav

Episode 25: Blackberry

Mar 3rd, 2021 26m 26s

In this episode we are talking about blackberry. Blackberry is a plant with a rich history of folklore and magick, as well as a good dash of culinary sweetness. This herb can be found growing wild all the world over and has been enjoyed as a de

Episode 24: Clover

Feb 17th, 2021 26m 4s

In this episode we're in the clover! We'll be exploring clover, both the white and red varieties. Commonly found in yards and fields across the world, clover is useful as fodder for animals and a source for nectar for bees. We will talk abou

Episode 23: Raspberry

Feb 10th, 2021 29m 39s

In this episode we are talking about the beautiful raspberry. Discovered in Neolithic times, raspberries have been enjoyed by humans for millennia. We will be talking about both the fruit and the leaves, which have been associated with the femi

Wheel of the Year: Imbolc (or St. Brigid's Day)

Feb 1st, 2021 36m 5s

In this special Wheel of the Year episode I discuss Imbolc, the ancient Gaelic festival of welcoming early Spring. I talk about the meaning of the word Imbolc, the special energies of this underappreciated sabbat, and the female figures, the Go

Episode 22: Angelica

Jan 27th, 2021 26m 53s

In this episode of Herbal Witchery we are talking about angelica, the "Root of the Holy Ghost". We'll look at angelica's associations with the spiritual realm and angelic beings, its uses as a medicine, a food, and a sacred herb. Then we'll tal

Check out Bands & Botanicals

Jan 18th, 2021 1m 50s

Hello! Just stopping in to tell you about my guest interview on Bands and Botanicals, an awesome podcast about health, wellness, herbs, and exercise. Paula and Danielle asked me to be a guest on their show and we had a great time talking about

Episode 21: Sage

Jan 13th, 2021 27m 24s

In this episode of Herbal Witchery we explore the magickal herb sage. A member of the mint family, sage is a beautiful herb which takes on a blue-greenish hue due to the silver down which covers its leaves. We will be looking at sage's associa

Episode 20: Thyme

Dec 30th, 2020 26m 43s

In today's episode we explore the history and magickal uses of thyme, a whimsical herb with a fantastical history. We will look at thyme's association with protection, courage, bravery, and healing, which stem mostly from the Ancient Greeks

Wheel of the Year: Yule (The Winter Solstice)

Dec 16th, 2020 31m 58s

In this special Wheel of the Year episode I discuss Yule, the ancient Nordic celebration of the Winter Solstice. Beginning around December 21st and lasting into the first few days of January, Yule is a recognition of the longest night of the y

Episode 19: Holly

Dec 9th, 2020 26m 10s

In today's episode, we are looking at the magickal, festive holly. We will explore holly's long and magickal history, from the ancient Celts and Romans who used it during Winter Solstice celebrations, to the Christian tradition of 'decking the

Episode 18: Mistletoe

Dec 2nd, 2020 26m 51s

In today's episode we are looking at mistletoe, a hemiparasitic plant that has an extensive magickal and mystical history. We'll explore two prominent 'myths' related to mistletoe from Druidic and Nordic cultures and look at its associations wi

Episode 17: Nutmeg

Nov 25th, 2020 25m 41s

In today's episode we are exploring nutmeg, a seed with a history similar to that of cinnamon and cloves. Nutmeg was an important commodity during the Spice Trade of the 16th and 17th Centuries, so much so, that one of its bloodiest incidents

Episode 16: Rosemary

Nov 18th, 2020 23m 35s

In today's episode we'll be looking at rosemary, a well-known and easily accessible herb with a long history of medicinal and culinary uses. Associated with protection, cleansing, and especially remembrance, rosemary has been used for centurie

Wheel of the Year: Samhain

Oct 28th, 2020 36m 24s

In this special Wheel of the Year episode I discuss Samhain, the celebration based on the ancient Gaelic festival of the same name. Samhain is the final harvest festival on the Wheel of the Year, and is celebrated around October 31st and is one

Episode 15: Wormwood

Oct 21st, 2020 33m 31s

In today's episode we'll be looking at wormwood, an herb closely related to the mysterious mugwort. Wormwood has earned itself a place in the 'notorious' plant category due to its use as a main ingredient in the reportedly mind altering spirit

Episode 14: Belladonna

Oct 14th, 2020 29m 24s

In today's episode we'll be exploring the dark and dangerous history of belladonna. Also known as Deadly Nightshade, this herb is the femme fatal of the plant world. Associated with death, murder, seduction, and witchcraft, belladonna is extrem

Episode 13: Mugwort

Oct 7th, 2020 33m 21s

In today's episode we'll explore the mysterious and magickal history of mugwort. We'll look at mugwort's connect to the goddess Artemis, nighttime and the moon, and women's 'issues', as well as its association with divination, lucid dreaming, a

Episode 12: Yarrow

Sep 30th, 2020 28m 18s

In today's episode I explore one of the oldest herbs on the planet - yarrow. I talk about its long association with spirits, protection, and healing, and how it has been used by Neanderthals and modern herbalists alike to connect with the spir

Episode 11: Cloves

Sep 23rd, 2020 26m 57s

In today's episode I take you through the history of cloves. From their origins in the Moluccas islands off the coast of Indonesia, to their involvement in in the Spice Trade of the 17th and 18th centuries, cloves were a sought after commodity