A podcast where where witchcraft meets with good friends over tea to talk about the nature of magic, and community. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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Take a dive into the folktales, faery lore and ghostly encounters of the British Isles with HearthWitch.
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The final years in the life of legendary bandit Butch Cassidy are shrouded in mystery, from his rumored death in a Bolivian military standoff, to his escape from South America to die quietly on a Nevada ranch the 1930s. In Mateo Gil's intimate and adventurous Western, a reimagined and aged Butch Cassidy (Sam Shepard) is living under the assumed name James Blackthorn in a secluded village in Bolivia 20 years after his disappearance in 1908.
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Blackthorn's Protection Magic contains a 13,000 word escape and evasion course that includes how to evade a stalker, escape kidnapping, lose a tail and make it home safely. Take care of each other. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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LTZ: Artist, Author, Witch. An artist, author, and fusion bellydance performer, Rhode Island-based Renaissance Witch Laura Tempest Zakroff is a simmering cauldron of talents and projects. They stopped by. TBG to talk about their work, Templefest shenanigans, book recs and more! https://lauratempestzakroff.com/ Stuff discussed in this episode includ…
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Templefest Keynote: Building Community w/Sacred Plant Magic
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Over Labor Day weekend (US) I was the keynote speaker for Templefest, put on by the amazing members of the Temple of Witchcraft. The lovely CD offered to record the speech and it is offered here for your listening enjoyment. I 100% endorse anyone attending Templefest and hope you find it as loving and inclusive as I did. Blackthorn's Book of Sacred…
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Beck Lawrence (they/them) lunar witch, and polytheist, is battling an unjust law in the state of Pennsylvania, making it illegal to read tarot or engage in 'fortune telling' activities. This is their story. Please feel free to sign the petition to overturn this archaic law. https://www.change.org/p/challenge-the-constitutionality-of-pennsylvania-ti…
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Davezilla became in 2001 the first blogger to be sued by a billion-dollar company (he won). Because of this, there is a Davezilla Wikipedia page and Dave has the dubious distinction of being a verb in the Urban Dictionary. He is a Gardnerian witch (initiated 1979), Discordian (hot dogs on Fridays), Ngangalero (initiated 1993), Santero (initiated 20…
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Sabrina is a teacher, diviner, writer, and coach. Over the last 40 years, she's developed her own system of reading and teaching tarot using round tarot cards. She's an Elder in the Blue Star Tradition of Wicca who also practices Buddhism, and a graduate of the Gryphon’s Grove School of Shamanism. In a former life, Sabrina was a social scientist wh…
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Jamie Anderson said, “Grief is just love with no place to go.” Today we hear from three experts on grief in their chosen fields and discuss how it applies to the witchcraft community. Lulu- @thesalemplantwitch on TT. Runs a therapeutic group for witches in berevement. Mortellus @acrowandthedead on Insta. Author of 'Do I Have to Wear Black? Rituals,…
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“A beautiful blend of folklore, botanical science, acquired wisdom, and spiritual guidance.” —from the foreword by Luisah Teish Stephanie Rose Bird is a painter and the author of several bestselling books on earth spirituality, hoodoo, and anthropology, including Sticks, Stones, Roots and Bones; 365 Days of Hoodoo; Light, Bright and Damned Near Whi…
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Deborah Castellano is author of 'Glamour Magic: The Witchcraft Revolution to Get What You Want' and 'Magic for Troubled Times: Rituals, Recipes and Real Talk for Witches' along with an assortment of short erotica pieces published by Cleis Press. She is an independent maker of ritual perfumes and other fineries and active in her local chosen communi…
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The delightful Thumper Forge @fivefoldlaw has stopped by to to talk about divination, and their lithomancy/geomancy practice and other fun things along the way! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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In this episode recorded March 2022, Devin Hunter from Modern Witch dot com interviews Amy. https://modernwitch.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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Join The Blackthorn Grove in welcoming Victoria Laurie, author of the Psychic Eye Mysteries, as well as several other amazing series to talk about life as an author, questions she gets as a Medium, and how to balance it all and get words on the page! Sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanicals tea shop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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This episode features an hour-long summer thunderstorm on the east coast of the United States recorded by our hostess Amy Blackthorn at her home in Delaware. Episode sponsored by Blackthorn’s Botanicals tea shop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support…
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Gate Crashing Authorship: How to Write a Book Proposal
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Join Amy in exploring the steps needed to get your book idea to be seen by the traditional publishers in our niche. Important: This is my personal experience, I don't speak for any publisher. I'm not available to read manuscripts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support…
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It's a new year and that means a new visit with Cyndi Brannen from Keeping Her Keys! We'll be discussing what it takes to be a Well Witch. Content Warning: There will be discussions on chronic pain, chronic illness and a brief mention of Eating Disorders, listen appropriately. Sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanicals dot com. --- Support this podcast: …
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Sponsored by BlackthornsBotanicals.com Blackthorn's Botanical Wellness, out October 31st, 2022 from Weiser Books. Mortellus stopped by to catch up, and the amazing stories we exchanged were moving and empowering. Content warning: frank discussion of parenting, aging, inter-personal relationships, and brief mention of surviving s*icide towards the e…
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Today I wanted to sit down and chat about a few witchcraft topics I've had on my mind. These are all related to the current changes in our lives and in the world as a whole, touching on animal signs, candle substitutions, university witchcraft and more. I hope that you do enjoy this episode, if you would like, it is also available in video form via…
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Jennie Blonde: An eclectic Pagan witch with a love of hearth and home witchery, Jennie has been practicing witchcraft for twenty years. She lives in Pennsylvania with two furry familiars, one witchling, and her husband. Hearth and Home Witchcraft Blending storytelling, witchcraft, and warm advice, Jennie Blonde (the @comfycozywitch) offers recipes,…
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Enfys is a nonbinary, bisexual clergy member within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, and the High Priest of the Fellowship of the Ancient White Stag (Near the District of Columbia). Enfys has been studying the Qabala since 2012 and teaching since 2015 including presenting at the Sacred Space conference. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…
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Lisa Wagoner stops by to talk about how to maintain a positive outlook when the world is out of control. LisaWagoner.com for autographed copies This episode sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanical Wellness, out November first wherever fine books are sold. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support…
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Exploring the connection between the tarot and our lives through music.Check out TarotTunes and MusicalConversations!Horse with No Name' America (Death)'John Law Burned Down the Liquor Sto' by Chris Thomas King (Seven of Swords)'Cult Leader' by King Mala (Emperor R)'Is You Is or Is you Aint my Baby?' BB King version (The Lovers)'The Band Played Wal…
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Rachele Walter stops by the podcast to talk about why secular voting is important for witchy and Pagan-umbrella voters. She is a secular activist in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is Chair of Secular Democrats of Nebraska, President of Lincoln Atheists, and the Director for American Atheists-Nebraska. She has been involved in politics for over 35 years. --…
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Daily Magic is a perpetual calendar focused on days of spiritual and magical significance. April 30th for example, is perfect for spellcasting—especially spells for love, romance, fertility, and prosperity. Judika Illes teaches you how to create rituals and cast spells, provides recipes for potions, and offers advice on creating feasts to honor sac…
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Today we're sitting down for a slightly different episode. I'm currently in the process of filming season 2, so while we wait, I'm hoping to do a few sit down and chat episodes surrounding witchcraft and other occult topics. This week we're talking about the most recent lunar eclipse, sabbats, my own ghost encounters and the differences between bei…
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Alison stops by the podcast to talk about thaumaturgy, the Greek Magical Papyri, and results based practices Practical Occult (www.practicaloccult.com) Forthcoming: The Secrets of Helios: Unlocking the Practical Uses of PGM IV. 1596-1715 Sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanicals (BlackthornsBotanicals.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…
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Lessons from the Empress: A Tarot Workbook for Self-Care and Creative Growth A hands-on workbook for using tarot to discover and express your authentic self―the foundation of true self-care. Cassandra Snow has been a tarot reader in some capacity since they were eighteen years old and have gone pro for the last decade. Their work includes teaching …
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Heather K Veitch has been practicing Witchcraft for over thirty-five years, and holds degrees in English Literature and Creative Writing. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2014, and has been exploring how to best modify her magical practice to support the ups and downs of her condition. Visit her online at http://www.heathwitch.com and @…
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Natalie Meraki is the creator of Tarot Mood deck, the Mood Oracle, Young Witch Tarot deck and a raucous fun time was had by all. (There are some brief mature themes in this episode, so listen wisely.) Check out Natalie's Create your own Tarot deck workshop! https://nataliemeraki.com/ @TarotMood on Insta @MerakiMetaphysical on TikTok Other resources…
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Today I'm answering questions about what it is like to own a Pagan business, what we experience that non-Pagan businesses don't have to navigate, and how to make your Pagan business happy, healthy, prosperous and protected. Blackthorn's Protection Magic out March 1st from Weiser Books. Download the first two chapters free at AmyBlackthorn.com --- S…
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In today's episode we are looking at the Welsh folk tradition of the Mari Lwyd. A celebration with unknown origin, that continues to be celebrated throughout South Wales to this day. If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThroughTheBlackthornArch/videos References: The Tradition of the Welsh C…
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Today on Through the Blackthorn Arch, we are discussing the headless horrors among other hauntings of the Tower of London. References: Myths and mysteries: The haunted Tower of London - Newspaper - DAWN.COM Haunted Castles England - Tower of London (medieval-castle.com) Heads Will Roll: 8 Restless Ghosts of the Tower of London (the-line-up.com) The…
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In today's episode we are looking at encounters with the Black Shuck. These phantom dogs have roamed through British legend for centuries, these are just a few of the hundreds of encounters, both historical and modern. If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThroughTheBlackthornArch/videos Refe…
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For the Fifth episode, I wanted to touch on a relatively well known story, across the water in Ireland. After family recently returned from Ireland and told me the story, I knew I had to cover it in full on here. Today we're talking about the Legend of the Giant's Causeway. If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube: https:…
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E4 - The Green Children of Woolpit: Mysterious Medicine, or Something More?
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For the Fourth episode, I wanted to touch on a strange and unusual story, that of the Green Children of Woolpit. It's a legend so old, we're unsure of when it originated, with many potential reasons and speculations about the children's origins. If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CzlLcPV6Ga8 Resour…
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E3 - Pittenweem Witch Trails: Scottish Witches or False Accusations
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Witch trials are cruel, brutal events that still happen in some areas today. For this episode we are going back to 1704, watching as the tragedy of the Pittenweem Witch Trials unfolded through the tall tales of a young boy. If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube one day after podcast release: https://www.youtube.com/thr…
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Readers have submitted stories and comments about persecution faced by witches in the workplace and in their community. Content warning: threats of harm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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E2 - Peak District Mermaids: Tall Tales or Tragic Torment
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Today we are taking a dive into the bottomless, black pools of the Peak District, looking into the stories and legends of Mermaids trapped in the Midlands. How did they get so far from the shore, tall tales, or tragic torment? If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CzlLcPV6Ga8…
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Sponsored by BlackthornsBotanicals.com Diana Rajchel stops by the podcast to chat about reversing curses in a variety of communities, how magic feels differently in city settings and the nuance of being an invited guest. http://dianarajchel.com Https://facebook.com/dianarajchelauthor instagram: @drajchel TikTok: spooncherry01 Hex Twisting: Counterm…
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For the first episode, I wanted to touch on a gruesome and often forgotten practice, folk medicine. Where we combined early medicine, superstition and witchcraft together to form a grotesque form of medical treatment, often causing more harm than good. If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CzlLcPV6Ga8…
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It's finally time for me to share with you my new creative project. Through the Blackthorn Arch is a podcast sharing folktales, faery stories and ghostly encounters in the UK. Take a step through the doorway to a world of spirits and magick as we travel Through the Blackthorn Arch.
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Relax with me while we listen to the sounds of late summer in the Eastern Great Deciduous Forest. Breathe deeply and allow yourself to journey to the forest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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Join me in listening to the stories of art, tarot, and the connections witchcraft brings us with Shanna Stoker, descendant of Bram Stoker and creator of the Terror Tarot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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I'm joined by an expert panel to talk all things Hexy. Ivo Domínguez, Jr. www.newalexandrianlibrary.com Byron Ballard, www.myvillagewitch.com Diotima Mantineia, www.uraniaswell.com Mortellus, Mortellus.com Show Notes: Content Warning: Minute 50-108 for survivors of violence Books Mentioned: Carmina Gadelica: Hymns and Incantations by Alexander Carm…
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Learn what’s expected of us as we start interacting with people outside again! From what to bring, or not bring to ritual, to who to talk to and when. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support
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Nicholas Pearson Flower Essences from the Witch's Garden
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Nicholas Pearson stops by to chat with us about his books, crystals and plant spirits. Nicholas Pearson is a flower essence practitioner and researcher whose love for plants grew alongside his love for the mineral kingdom. Best known for his work with crystal healing and Reiki, Nicholas is also a practicing witch and occultist. An internationally a…
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Cyndi Brannen of Keeping Her Keys and I got together for Beltane and chatted about: our favorite herbal allies plant symbolism in magic Aesthetics in Witchcraft maintaining healthy boundaries communicating with plant spirits and our top 3 plants to include in a witch's apothecary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl…
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Courtney Weber is a Witch, author, Tarot adviser, and activist. She is the author of 'Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess,' 'Tarot for One: The Art of Reading for Yourself,' 'The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might and the forthcoming 'Hekate: Goddess of Witches.' She is a co-host of 'That Witch Life' podcast. She ha…
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This is a great interview with a friend of the podcast who had some questions for me about how to get started in incorporating herbs into our magic. Check out AmyBlackthorn.com to book a reading with Amy! Brought to you by BlackthornsBotanicals.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackthorngrove/support…
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It's our one year birthday! In this episode we have the fabulous Mortellus back with us to talk about the useful materials we can find to incorporate in our magical practice and how they demystify necromancy. Hint: most of us are practicing necromancy, without even knowing it! Find Mortellus' book, "Do I Have To Wear Black? Rituals, Customs and Fun…
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Roots, Branches & Spirits: The Folkways & Witchery of Appalachia Release: Feb 8, 2021
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The southern Appalachians are rich in folk magic and witchery. This book explores the region's customs and traditions for magical healing, luck, prosperity, and more. Author Byron Ballard―known as the village witch of Asheville, North Carolina―teaches you about the old ways and why they work, from dowsing to communicating with spirits. H. Byron Bal…
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