On this episode we are stepping into the strange, earthy and folkloric energy of May Witchcraft.

We begin with Lily of the Valley after my mum recently gifted one to me for my garden and naturally, I ended up completely falling down the rabbit hole of its folklore and magical associations. Together we explore the flowers connections to faery folklore, protection, divination, springtime traditions, connected deities, old Christian symbolism, weddings, luck, death omens and the return of happiness. Despite its delicate appearance Lily of the Valley carries an incredibly liminal energy and has long been associated with the veil between worlds.

From there we descend underground into the world of coal and charcoal magic. Lately I have been feeling much more earthy and grounded within my practice, perhaps because of Taurus season but also because I have been spending so much time gardening, growing herbs and reconnecting with the soil again. This led me towards wanting to explore the simple but powerful ingredients that would once have been accessible within everyday folk magic — things like salt, charcoal and coal.

We look at the magical uses of coal and charcoal throughout history including protection, grounding, purification, banishing, prosperity work and spiritual cleansing alongside old folk beliefs surrounding miners, omens and underground spirits.

Finally we finish with haunted mining folklore and ghost stories inspired by the folk horror novel Scratch Moss by David Barnett. Expect tales of Knockers, phantom miners, eerie omens, ghostly hands carrying candles through the tunnels, spectral black dogs, Bluecap spirits and the strange supernatural folklore that grew from the deep mines beneath the earth.

So make yourself a cup of tea, settle in and join me for this wonderfully strange journey into May Witchcraft.

Over on Patreon this month we descend beneath the tides with our new theme - Sea Witch.

Throughout September we will be exploring the magic of the sea through guided meditation, folklore, plant magic, ritual, glamour, tides and oceanic witchcraft. Together we will journey into the liminal space between shore and sea, working with the subconscious, emotional alchemy and the deep, magnetic energy of the ocean.

This month includes a guided meditation journey beneath the waves, sea plant lore exploring kelp and bladderwrack, a deep dive podcast episode on sea witchcraft and a Sea Witch Glamour & Power ritual focused on embodiment, magnetism, beauty and feminine ocean energy.

Join here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

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Hello Witches

In this episode we explore the energy of the Flower Moon — a time of growth and fertility.

This full moon is deeply connected to the fertile pulse of the Earth, making it a powerful point in the lunar cycle for both manifestation and inner expansion. We look at how to work with this energy in a way that feels supportive and aligned rather than overwhelming.

Inside this episode I share -

• The spiritual and energetic themes of the Flower Moon
• How this lunar phase supports growth, abundance and renewal
• A grounded approach to manifestation and intention setting
• The role of shadow work in allowing yourself to fully receive
• Simple ways to work with this moon through ritual, tarot and journaling

This is a moon that invites both action and awareness — a balance between tending to what is ready to bloom and gently releasing what may still be holding you back.

You may also wish to listen alongside the Flower Moon Meditation on my YouTube channel to deepen your experience and integrate the themes explored in this episode.

My new zine Beneath the Hawthorn Tree is out now, in this zine my zine covers an in-depth look at Beltane and how you can celebrate it, all of its magickal associations, related deities, herbs, flowers, foods, crystals, trees, animals and journal and tarot prompts for Beltane, we look at the element of fire and how to honour it within your practice and then we go full fae with sections the faery realm, how to journey or astral travel to the faery realm, faery witchcraft, pixies, brownies, the bantee or woman of the house (a female Irish counterpart of the brownie), then we look at deities such as Morgan Le Fay and Cliodhna, their lore and how to work with them. We finish up with a very in depth section on faery flora and fauna with foxglove and hawthorn. There will also be a witch box alongside this zine with 'Night of the Fae' candles, herb blend, vanilla incense and a fae altar print of trooping faeries. My Etsy store can be found here with a ton of witchy zines, witch boxes, altar prints and candles - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=dashboard-header

Join me in The Hedge & Hollow for The Crooked Path Academy with a witch's initiation, podcast episodes on each day of the week and its magical associations, Hedge Witch Studies on Cornflower and Hollyhock with grimoire pages, Grimoire week with a week devoted to your book of magic, Spellcraft foundations looking at simple forms of spell and ritual and we finish up with a week of integration including a guided visualisation to meet the witch you are stepping into and anchor that identity moving forward.

You can access all of the outlined content via The Sorceress tier in The Hedge & Hollow.

Should you wish to join the higher Tier The Witches who run with the Wolves you will be able to join us for a live workshop held on Thursday 30th April from 7pm UK time via Zoom. A replay will be available the following day should you be unable to make it in person.

You do not need to keep up with everything or do it perfectly! This is something to move through slowly, intuitively and in your own time.

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/

Email me carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk

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Hello Witches

In this episode we look at Witch’s Salt, one of the most ancient, powerful and accessible tools in magickal practice.

We explore the many forms salt can take, from sea salt and Himalayan pink salt to black salt, kosher salt and beyond. Looking at how each can be worked with in spellcraft, ritual and everyday magick including how to create your own black salt, a potent protective blend rooted in folk tradition.

We journey through the sacred history of salt across different religions and cultures, uncovering its role in ritual, purification and protection. Along the way we touch on old superstitions of witches, the devil, spilled salt and various different folklore.

We also dive into mythology exploring deities connected to salt including those from Aztec and Mesopotamian traditions and the powerful stories woven around them.

Finally we look at creative ways to work with salt in your own practice, blending your own magical salts for different intentions from protection to glamour.

Our book review is Scratch Moss by David Barnett

My new zine Beneath the Hawthorn Tree is out now, in this zine my zine covers an in-depth look at Beltane and how you can celebrate it, all of its magickal associations, related deities, herbs, flowers, foods, crystals, trees, animals and journal and tarot prompts for Beltane, we look at the element of fire and how to honour it within your practice and then we go full fae with sections the faery realm, how to journey or astral travel to the faery realm, faery witchcraft, pixies, brownies, the bantee or woman of the house (a female Irish counterpart of the brownie), then we look at deities such as Morgan Le Fay and Cliodhna, their lore and how to work with them. We finish up with a very in depth section on faery flora and fauna with foxglove and hawthorn. There will also be a witch box alongside this zine with 'Night of the Fae' candles, herb blend, vanilla incense and a fae altar print of trooping faeries. My Etsy store can be found here with a ton of witchy zines, witch boxes, altar prints and candles - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=dashboard-header

Join me in The Hedge & Hollow for The Crooked Path Academy with a witch's initiation, podcast episodes on each day of the week and its magical associations, Hedge Witch Studies on Cornflower and Hollyhock with grimoire pages, Grimoire week with a week devoted to your book of magic, Spellcraft foundations looking at simple forms of spell and ritual and we finish up with a week of integration including a guided visualisation to meet the witch you are stepping into and anchor that identity moving forward.

You can access all of the outlined content via The Sorceress tier in The Hedge & Hollow.

Should you wish to join the higher Tier The Witches who run with the Wolves you will be able to join us for a live workshop held on Thursday 30th April from 7pm UK time via Zoom. A replay will be available the following day should you be unable to make it in person.

You do not need to keep up with everything or do it perfectly! This is something to move through slowly, intuitively and in your own time.

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/

Email me carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk

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