The Wheel

The Wheel returns with Hazel talking to Luke Eastwood about his new book  'A Path Through the Forest', a collection that covers 19 years in the life of a druid. https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/our-books/path-through-forest-collected-essays-druidry

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 www.facebook.com/wolfwomanrising www.instagram.com/wolfwomanrisingofficial www.wolfwomanrising.com https://www.youtube.com/@w...

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 https://amzn.eu/d/fkvpyPb Podcast:  https://www.karentate.net/podcast Website:  http://www.karentate.net Facebook Pag...

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 https://amzn.eu/d/aSA9rNx Rebecca's website: https://www.rebeccabeattie.co.uk Rebecca's book recommendations: Three Books of Occult Philosophy or Magic  by Henry Cornelius Agrippa https://amzn.eu/d/6m9dzIu Books by...

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 https://amzn.eu/d/4zdPlFH Janis's website https://www.janisfryart.co.uk Janis's book recommendations Yew: A History by  Fred Hageneder https://amzn.eu/d/164XzOK The Immortal Yew by Tony Hall https://amzn.eu/d/jeA9cTz Trees of C...

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 https://amzn.eu/d/3bkrhmv The Little Book of Cat Magic by Deborah Blake https://amzn.eu/d/6HVHx2F

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 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/waterwitch/2013/10/hawthorn-and-crossroads.html Jessica Howard - The Water Witch: An Introduction to Water Witchcraft https://amzn.eu/d/j8hHjIQ Sandra Kynes - Sea Magic: Connecting with the Ocean&apos...

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 Earth 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, com...

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 Jenny and Hazel talk to Barry Goddard about his new book "Surfing the Galactic Highways: Adventures in Divinatory Astrology". Barry's book on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/f6Pt0pJ Barry's website https://astrotabletalk.blogspot.com

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/d7IDfgg Steve's website: https://www.bardofely.org                                      https://steveandrews.info Steve on Social Media: https://ww...

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 Files Roald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following criti...

1.     Pagan Portals Brigid by Morgan Daimler www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-brigid 2.     Pagan Art by Naomi Cornock www.nomeart.com   3.     How to Have a Green Valentine’s Day Without Roses www.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...

In this episode Hazel and Jenny reflect a little on 2022 , then discuss plans for 2023 and Imbolc Gretchen Ruben Happier Podcast https://gretchenrubin.com/2020/12/write-your-21-for-2021-list   Lynne Sedgmore Luminary Teachings - Dr Lynne Sedgmore Calm in Kent Calm in Kent | Facebook Giles Mountain Giles Mountain, Sound, Art, Somatics | Folkestone | Facebook  Bones – Jessica Lyon Wall Bones: Amazon...

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 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 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yule-Eight-Sabbats-Book-3-...

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 Festivals and Projects - Creative Folkestone Facebook Events www.facebook.com/events Eventbrite Eventbrite - Discover Great Events or Create Your Own & Sell Tickets   OBOD https://druidry.org/druid-wa...

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 Guillotine Royals and witchcraft: Eleanor Cobham – Royal Central   The History Press | Ask the a...

Show Notes Rituals for extinction and honoring extinct species https://thedruidsgarden.com/2020/01/19/rituals-for-extinction-and-honoring-extinct-species/ Walk for Wildlife 2 https://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 Meredit...

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 https://www.30daysofgoddess.com/   Womanrunes – Molly Remer https://brigidsgrove.com/womanrunes/ Glastonbury...

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 https://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://fem...

This week Hazel and Jenny return from their break, they talk about what they've been upto and about finding balance. Our special guest is Robin Corak who talks to Hazel about her new book Demeter https://druidry.org/resources/reaching-for-the-balance Reaching For The Balance by Maria Ede-Weaving Robin Corak Demeter https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-demeter...

This week Jenny and Hazel talk to Alex Bear about the importance of nature to our well being and issues with accessing it. Free Mom Hugs   https://freemomhugs.org/ Mental Health Foundation: How connecting with nature benefits our mental health https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/research/nature-how-connecting-nature-benefits-our-mental-health The Wild Mind Project - The Nature Of Creating Wel...

This week Hazel and Jenny talk to Barry Goddard about his book that comes out at the end of September 'The Medicine Wheel'. Barry is an astrologer, shamanic practitioner and author. National Geographic: Dog Days of Summer  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/150710-dog-days-summer-sirius-star-astronomy-weather-language# Hazel Moon https://journeyingtothegoddess.wordpress.c...

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about the seven sacred grains, Tailtiu and other grain goddesses. Scott Cunningham: Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs  Barley https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/barley-health-benefits Corn https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/corn-health-benefits Millet https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-millet Oats https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-health-benefit...