The Wheel

This week we are talking about familiars. We'll discuss some of the traditional familiars linked to the European witchcraft trials, familiars in modern culture and some of the ways you could invite a familiar into your life 1. Balancing the path - “Can pets be familiars” by Sidney Eileen https://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2020/02/the-balancing-path-can-pets-be-familiars/ 2. Stories form the...

This week we celebrate Lammas and talk about some of the stories connected to this festival, plus a few recipes to make the most of the harvest. Our special guest is Dan Coultas from Pagan Aid Mercian Gathering Official Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/merciangatheringofficial/   Who Was John Barleycorn? An Ancient Mystery Uncovered https://austinhackney.co.uk/2016/04/14/who-was-john-barleycor...

This week is about insects, Or relationship with them, their symbolism, myth and folklore. Our guest is Jacqueline Durban. Learn Religions Butterfly Magic and Folklore https://www.learnreligions.com/butterfly-magic-and-folklore-2561631 Universe of Symbolism Butterfly Symbolism https://www.universeofsymbolism.com/butterfly-symbolism.html Learn Religions Insect Magic and Folklore https://www.learnre...

In this weeks episode we are exploring symbols commonly associated with paganism. Our guest is Suzi Edwards Goose. Magical Pagan and Wiccan Symbols https://www.learnreligions.com/pagan-and-wiccan-symbols-4123036 The Origins of the Pentagram? https://witchcraftbasics.webs.com/thepentagram.htm F.A.Q. Fundamental Beliefs https://www.churchofsatan.com/faq-fundamental-beliefs/ The Devil Made Them Do It...

This week is the Wheel's first birthday. We are talking about birthday celebrations and ideas for activities. There are clips of four previous guests, Christian of Standing Stones Healing, Tara Sanchez, Rachel Patterson and Laura Perry. Also a song by Susan Paramor and her band Car Did, 'Sacred Witchy Tree' from the album Celestial Stones. https://www.pumpitupparty.com/blog/how-did-...

This week we talk about gods that are animals or part animal and our relationships with animal guides. Our special guest is Andrew Anderson who is the author of Artio and Artaois : A Journey Towards the Celtic Bear Gods. The Term ‘Spirit Animal’ Is Cultural Appropriation That’s Harmful to Indigenous Peoples—Here’s Why You Should Strike It From Your Vocabulary by Erin Magner https://www.wellandgood...

This week we are talking about incense and our special guest will be Toni Bowe, who tells us about Bach flower remedies and auto soma. How to make your own herbal incense bundles. https://www.organicauthority.com/live-grow/how-to-make-your-own-herbal-incense-bundles# It's Time To Rethink The 'Trend' Of Burning Sage On Instagram by Jessica Defino https://fashionista.com/2019/11/burni...

This week we talk about the summer solstice and it's significance to pagans as well as suggest activities for this time of year. Our guest is Laura Perry who discusses modern Minoan Paganism Priestess of Avalon, Priestess of the Goddess: A Renewed Spiritual Path for the 21st Century https://www.waterstones.com/book/priestess-of-avalon-priestess-of-the-goddess/kathy-jones/9781872983288 English...

This week  we are talking about chanting, drumming and the Hawaiian practice of the hoʻoponopono.   Show Notes 1.     Hawaii’s Trendy Word That’s Misunderstoodby By Wailana Kalama http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180916-hawaiis-trendy-word-thats-misunderstood 2.     Introduction to Ho'oponopono - Hawaii Community College  https://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/bwckctlg.p_disp_course_detail?cat_ter...

This week we’re talking about eclipses and mercury retrograde. What happens when Mercury goes retrograde, what's the significance of solar and lunar eclipses for pagans? Our special guest is Cheryl Kerr https://www.horoscope.com/mercury-retrograde/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/beneaththemoon/2018/03/mercury-retrograde-fact-or-fiction/   https://www.sallykirkman.com/mercury-retrograde-more-qu...

This week's episode is about trees and our special guest is Roselle Angwin. We talk about trees that are significant to us and touch on how they feature in different pagan paths. Shamanic Circles Org World Tree  http://www.shamaniccircles.org/2002oraclefolder/worldtree.html Druid Tree Lore Hawthorn https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-tree-lore/hawthorn The Goddess Tree H...

This week we’re talking about dance or movement, the sort you might do as part of a ritual or even meditation or journey. We discuss  5Rhythms, Ecstatic , Circle and Spiral Dancing in particular. Maenads Ancient Origins    https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/maenads-0013774 5Rhythms https://www.5rhythms.com/gabrielle-roths-5rhythms/what-are-the-5rhythms/ Metro Article Fat Girls Can Dance https...

Today we are talking about the god and the divine masculine.  We are joined by our special guest Lonny Crow. Dionysos Lord Of Initiation And Magic. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/teaaddictedwitch/2018/03/dionysos-lord-initiation-magic/ Men’s Shed https://menssheds.org.uk/about/what-is-a-mens-shed/ Witch Crafting by Phyllis Curott https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/phyllis-curott/witch-craftin...

This week we’re talking about flowers, we investigate the magic of flowers and discuss some of the symbolic meanings of flowers. Our special guest is Andi Barker of Healing Matters IOM who has developed the Energy Healing Flowers method. https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/Resources/Info-Sheet/Flowers-in-Shakespeare-s-Plays https://www.bloomandwild.com/floriography-language-of-flowers-meaning https...

In this episode we are celebrating Beltane, one of the two big fire festivals of the year.  Our special guest is our friend Susan Paramor to talk about Beltane customs and how she’ll be celebrating this year Goddess and Greenman Beltane https://www.goddessandgreenman.co.uk/beltane/    Beyond the gender binary in Pagan practice by Donyae Coles https://www.spiralnature.com/spirituality/beyond-gender...

This week we talk about the Pagan Federation's 50th birthday, our involvement and what the PF does for Pagans. Our specialist guest is Mariëlle Holman who is the District Manager for the Pagan Federation South East. Pagan Federation What We do https://www.paganfed.org/what-we-do/ Pagan Federation Disabilities Team https://www.pfcommunity.org.uk/disabilities-team/ Pagan Federation Community Te...

This weeks episode is about Earth Day. We explore the history of Earth Day and talk about actions we can take as individuals. Our special guest is Stuart Jeffrey who is standing as a Green Party candidate in the County Council elections in May. Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-552619021   Joe Bidden Climate Change Virtual Sum...

This week we talk about  modern pagan fiction comedy and our special guest is Sheena Cundy who has written a series of non fiction book Headology https://wiki.lspace.org/mediawiki/Headology Sorcery David Eddings Fandom https://davideddings.fandom.com/wiki/Sorcery Sable Aradia 22 Novels that poularized and influenced pagan ideas https://www.patheos.com/blogs/betweentheshadows/2015/12/22-novels-that...

This week  we wanted to create that spirit of sitting round a table and having a discussion with our friend Claire. Claire regularly shares interesting articles from Patheos over on her the Maidstone Pagans Facebook Group.  This week there were a couple that caught our eye. So the time seemed right to invite Claire to discuss “Expert” Pagans and running inclusive groups and events. Don’t be an exp...

This  we’re going to be talking about different forms of divination, such as scrying, dowsing and lithomancy.  Our special guest is Lauren Kay who will be discussing the art of tasseomancy. Chairs and bibles. https://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/object/chair-and-bibles/ Fire Scrying Ritual https://www.learnreligions.com/fire-scrying-ritual-2561755 Hydromancy https://astronlogia.com/occult/meth...

This week we  talk about the Spring Equinox which is also know as  Ostara and  Alban Eilir.  Our guest is Luke Eastwood who is an author, poet, druid and horticulturist.  Hot Cross Bun Lyrics https://metro.co.uk/2018/03/30/hot-cross-buns-song-wrote-lyrics-7428189/ Half for you and half for me https://dineshgovender.wordpress.com/2015/04/05/hot-cross-buns-half-for-you-and-half-for-me-between-us-two...

This week we talk about the sea: sea magic, rituals, gods,  goddesses and and creatures. Music 'Boathouse' by Jessica Lyon Wall 1.     Aphrodite Greek Mythology https://www.britannica.com/topic/Aphrodite-Greek-mythology 2.     Sedna the Inuit Sea Goddess https://eternalhauntedsummer.com/issues/winter-solstice-2013/sedna-the-inuit-sea-goddess/ 3.     Mazu Chinese Goddess of the sea https:...

This week we talk about older stories that have had their influence on modern pagans, including the Mabinogion, King Arthur and the Wife of Bath. Our guest is Hayley Arrington who has the Loathly Lady website which she calls Arthurian musings from a feminist witch. Joanna van der Hoeven - Down the Forest Path https://downtheforestpath.com/2018/04/03/women-of-the-mabinogion/ Is the Wife of Bath a f...

This week we  discuss curative magic with special guest Rachel Patterson. We discuss our own healing journeys and explore some of the techniques we have used to help manage our health issues Louise Hay Affirmations https://www.louisehay.com/101-best-louise-hay-positive-affirmations/ After the Treatment Finishes - Then What? - Dr Peter Harvey https://www.workingwithcancer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2...

This week we will be discussing colour magic, Terry Pratchett considering the terms “white” and “black” magic. We are joined by Angie Twydall who will be discussing colour magic in healing and her experiences of being a Healer and Bee Priestess. The Colour of Magic Peitition https://www.change.org/p/iupac-joint-institute-for-nuclear-research-lawrence-livermore-national-laboratory-name-new-element-...