The Mage's Well

This week we're looking into the murky affair of human sacrifice. I look at various cultures who have practiced it and the methods they used. I also look at why as a species we were (and still are) obsessed with sacrifice, is it for spiritual purposes or something far more nefarious? Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show...

This week we have another zodiac myth with the sign of Cancer. I look into it's mythological origins as well as how other ancient cultures viewed this constellation. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here . You can also follow me on Instagram . Tha...

So this week I thought I'd start the year with spirit guides. I give a run down on what they are and how you can connect to them as well as sharing my thoughts on angels. Tune in for more! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here . You can also follo...

Hey Mages, Just a little episode giving you an update about an oil that's been designed to usher in new beginnings - available now. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here . You can also follow me on Instagram . Thanks! Michael Hosted on Acast. See...

Hey Mage's, As we're on the edge of a new year I thought we could look at the idea of new beginnings and how to welcome them in. The Romans believed that in order for something to be successful the beginnings had to be good. With this in mind I thought I'd look into their two faced (in a good way) god Janus who resides over beginnings and the liminal. I also thought that rather than giving loads o...

So this week I thought I'd dive into the origins of Christmas and it appears that the majority of the customs and traditions within the holiday are borrowed from older cultures and pagan practices. Tune in to find out which ones! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar...

This week we're looking at fertility magic. I explore the different variations of fertility and delve into the symbolism around genitalia. As well as deities that watch over fertility and festivals and beliefs from around the world. Fertility doesn’t necessarily result in the birth of child, therefore this episode is inclusive regardless of your gender identity or lack of. Check out my shop where...

Hey Mages, We've got another 'Building the Evil Witch' episode, a mini series where I look into historical figures within witchcraft and see how they added to the evil witch stereotype that we're still pushing against today. This episode looks at the infamous sorceress - Medea, but is there more to her story? Tune in to find out. Trigger warning - this is a very gory episode! Check out my shop whe...

This week we're looking at plant folklore and I've chosen wormwood. The plant that plays a role in the production of absinthe - the drink that supposedly made Vincent Van Gogh mutilate his ear. Tune in to learn more about the history of this plant as well as its medical uses and tips on how to work with it magically. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a...

Hey Mages, This week I've decided to talk about trance. Trance isn't really spoken about within some witchcraft traditions and I think it's a very powerful and useful tool. I talk about what it is, what you can do with this state of mind and how to enter it. Also I've got some exciting news about a project that I've been working on behind the scenes! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to...

This week we have cave worship - I look at how our ancestors from all over the globe have ritualistically used caves from the dawn of time and well as what happens to our psychology when we enter them. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here . You c...

Hey Mage's So this week we're back in the history of the zodiac with Gemini - meaning 'the twins' in Latin. Tune in to find out which famous pair the star sign was based on! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here . You can also follow me on Instagr...

Hey Mages, So I thought to guide us out of the dark moon phase of the show and to lighten the mood after Samhain I'd look at the goddess who governs the sun, moon and stars - Isis. She's one of the most famous goddesses on the planet and she stretches back into prehistory - join me as I delve into the mysteries of this enigmatic goddess. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your...

Hey Mage's. For Samhain I thought we could pay homage to the dead and discuss how we can honour them as this time of year was spent in contemplation of those who have gone before. I've interpreted this pretty broadly and come up with some rituals and practices you can do around this concept. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed...

Hey Mages, This week I'm talking about something that I think it quite useful and necessary to know for your practice - how to work with spirits. I explain ways and methods and different approaches in terms of achieving contact and connection - perfect as we approach Samhain! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you...

Hey mages, Today I'm discussing thin places - sites where the veil is thin between this world and the next. I cover some theories around them, how to find them as well as a historically important but rather unheard of site - Oweynagat - and more! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/...

Hey Mages, So carrying on with this dark theme I thought I'd look at the Jungian term of Shadow Work. I explain what it is, some of the ways shadow expresses itself and what you can do to work on your shadow. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here...

And we're back witches! Kicking off the new season with the dark moon. I highlight misconceptions around this moon phase and the new moon which it often gets mislabeled as. I also go into the types of magic and rituals you can do under this eerie and mysterious moon. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to...

Hey Mages, So we have the season finale with beauty magic! Beauty is sold to us every day and we are usually moments away from a mirror. Our beauty obsessed world is a fickle one and one that is in constant flux and change. I talk about how to work magically with beauty and mainly what deities to work with - there are so many beauty spells around the idea of changing something, I wanted to step aw...

Hey Mages, So we've got another sacred site and this time it's the mysterious Lake Titicaca located on the border between Peru and Bolivia. I talk about the cultures and peoples on and around the lake as well an Inca creation myth. Also I talk about the ancient pilgrimage that was conducted around the site as well as rituals that were performed on the lake. Did child sacrifice really take place he...

Hey Mages, So after the healing episode I thought I'd do a guided healing meditation, get somewhere quiet, get comfy and dive in. Disclaimer - this isn't intended to cure anyone or to replace conventional medicine! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click...

So witches This week is all about the mysterious shaman queen Himiko. Ruling over Yamatai in ancient Japan - very little is known about her and what we do know is steeped in mystery and magic. Join me and discover who this enigmatic figure is. Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show. If you wish to support the show and/or...

Hey Mages, We've all heard of the Zodiac but do you know the story behind each sign and why the animal or figure became associated with it? This week I thought I'd do another astrology sign because I got great feedback about Aries. So we're looking at Taurus the bull, and I look at a few myths surrounding where this sign came from as well as it's history. Check out my shop where I stock witchy war...

Hey Mages, This week is all about the breath. I talk about the benefits of breathing with the nose vs the mouth and deep belly breathing vs chest breathing. I also talk about the history of breathwork as well the actual verified benefits. There's a lot of bold claims online about breathwork and I wanted to find out - are they true? Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft....

Hey witches! This week I'm looking at heartbreak. It's inevitable that we all go through this difficult emotion in our lives and it doesn't necessarily have to relate to a romantic relationship. I give some very practical and easy self care spells - my aim is to really support and give advice through a difficult time. I've included a simple tea recipe and body oil that's designed to uplift and nou...