The Wheel

Given the date we'll be talking about a certain festival, Galentines and a bit about love. We 're joined by  Tara Sanchez who will be discussing her life long interest in the Urban Fae. The Pagan Origins of Valentine’s Day https://www.learnreligions.com/christian-holiday-pagan-origins-of-valentines-day-250892 Galentine’s Day https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a26052713/galentines-day/...

This week we talk a bit more about inspiration and myths to be aware of on our pagan paths. Our special guest is Lee Curtis-Rogers who has the vlog  “Do The Magical Thing”. You can connect with Lee Curtis-Rogers Facebook www.facebook.com/dothemagicalthing Instagram www.instagram.com/dothemagicalthing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjiUlrSJTpX6JFtAgMmewQ Grovedaughter Witchery: Practical...

This week we celebrate Imbolc, we have a few ideas on how to celebrate this festival. Also we  welcome back Susan Paramor who shares with us some of her music and wealth of Imbolc lore You can connect with Sue Paramor Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/susanmarieparamor Car Dia Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/paramorproductions John Beckett on Patheos https://www.patheos.com...

This week we talk about transitions as we enter the time of year when new life is beginning to stir. We'll also touch on colours and their meanings. Our special guest is our  first ever internationaI  guest Christian Reifsteck. He is the founder of Standing Stones Healing Company You can find Christian’s Seed Blessing Ceremony Ritual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il1RQpZtsAE You can connect...

This week Jenny ands Hazel are discussing medical herbalism with special guest medical herbalist Lynda Jones. Below is the list of books and courses that Lynda mentions Lynda Jones https://www.facebook.com/LyndaJonesHerbalistandreflexologist Book Suggestions General & Making your own medicines A herbal book of making and taking – Christopher Hedley & Non Shaw Practical Herbs – Henriette Kr...

This week we are talking about magical herbalism. Our guest is Richard Levy  runs the Children of Circe on Facebook. Richard runs several workshops online on topics such as herbalism, spell craft and there is even a book group.  Richard Levy Children of Circe https://www.facebook.com/groups/725752541262809 The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/eft/eft34.htm Seed...

In this weeks episode we will be looking at when is the pagan New Year, and some of the pagan origins of New Year customs. We talk about some activities for this time of the year including vision boarding and creating a goals list. Leonie Dawson https://leoniedawson.com/100-2020/ Gretchen Ruben Happier Podcast https://gretchenrubin.com/2020/12/write-your-21-for-2021-list Earth Wisdom by Glennie Ki...

In this episode Hazel tells the story of when Fox stole the dark and Jenny talks about preparations for the new year. Our special guest is Cath Everett, journalist and curator of the Connected Worlds newsletter. Fox Steals the Dark -  a Story for Winter by Erica Baron https://www.patheos.com/blogs/naturessacredjourney/2017/12/fox-steals-dark-story-winter/ Jenny Luddington All Heart Led WOTY blog h...

This week we talk about a couple of some of the creatures associated with Yule.  Hazel will be looking into the Icelandic Yule Cat and Jenny will be exploring her latest obsession the Yule goat.   By popular demand, our special guest is Susan Paramor. We feature Susan's song Stonehenge Winter Solstice from Car Dia's album Celestial Stones available by pm'ing  Susan on Facebook for £...

This week we explore more the traditions of Yule. Hazel will talk about the story of the Holly and Oak Kings. Jenny will be looking at Winter Solstice including oaths, toasts and boasts. We also  will be welcoming on to the show Carly Rose from the White Witch Podcast. Come tell us your oaths, toasts and boasts at our Facebook page Winter Solstice History and Recipes https://www.patheos.com/resour...

This week we talk about the planets, their correspondences and planetary magic. Our Ask A Path Guest is Astrologer Enid Williams. 1. Enid Williams www.enidwilliams.com   2. Planetary Correspondences by Ancient Pathways http://ancientpathway.com/correspondence/planetary.html   3. Planetary Magic Christopher Penczak   https://christopherpenczak.com/2013/07/29/planetary-magic-3-mercury-the-mind-and-c...

This week we talk about the sun, sun phases, sun magic and correspondences. Our ask a path guest is Laura Fulton Biddy Tarot – The Sun https://www.biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/major-arcana/sun/   Thought Co – Solar Dieties   https://www.thoughtco.com/sun-gods-and-sun-goddesses-121167 Rachel Paterson Pagan Portals Sun Magic   https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07SH9SJGQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bi...

This week we are going to be focusing on moon phases, magic and journaling. This episode also features a moon meditation by Jenny. Come talk to us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast Resources Yasmin Boland – Moonology  https://www.moonology.com/ Folkestone Moon Journaling and Vision Boards   https://facebook.com/moonjournaling Secrets of the cauldon   https://www.secrets...

This week we talk about being visible as a pagan, we discuss the pros and cons. We are joined by Emma Hoole the Pagan Federation Advocacy Officer. Please note the Pagan Federation is changing it's website to pagan federation.co.uk but is currently still using the pagan fed.org.uk website. Emma's book recommendations The Druid Way Made Easy by Graeme Talboys https://www.amazon.co.uk/Druid...

This week we celebrate Samhain and are joined again by Susan Marie Paramore of Car Dia. We talk about the history, practices and rituals around Samhain. As well as talking about her Samhain celebrations we get to listen to two of Susan's songs. This episode also features a poem by Susan's friend and collaborator Sean Mychal Rice, Ceridwen and Gwion, performed by Wendy Ann Roderick and Se...

This week we go on a journey with our special guest Susan Marie Paramor. Susan is a gifted musician who can often be found at Pagan Festivals such as Spirit of the Marsh and the Mercian Gathering. In 2017 she released her CD Celestial Stones a journey around sacred sites in the UK. We talk to Susan about her path, music and the stories behind the Celestial Stones' songs.  Songs featured in or...

This week we start our run up to Samhain. We talk about welcoming the darkness, self care, liminal places and the Crossbones graveyard. Come and discuss how you feel about this time of year on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast Links to resources Why I adore the night, by Jeanette Winterson https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/oct/31/jeanette-winterson-night-guide...

In this episode we carry on our discussion of Goddess with our guest and friend Alex Bear. In particular we talk about the relevance of the concept of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Alex can be found at  https://www.facebook.com/thetransdruid/ Come talk to us at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast

This week we talk about Goddess, and Goddess spirituality. We touch on Goddess in pre-history and Goddess Spirituality movement in 1970's, as well as Goddesses we identify with. For further information about Kent Goddess Group & Folkestone Red Tent https://www.facebook.com/kentgoddess https://www.facebook.com/folkestoneredtent Goddess Spirituality https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/...

This week we discuss altars, why we have them, what types of altars there and what is on them. We talk a little about what pagans from different paths may have on their altars Resources for this weeks episode Monday Mornings you can join Jenny https://www.facebook.com/allheartled for her live oracle card pull. The Wheel Podcast Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast The Wheel Podca...

In this episode we come together to talk about Mabon or the Autumn Equinox and share how we celebrate this particular festival. We are joined by our special guest Kayleigh Denyer who does a guided crystal meditation and talks about how she uses crystals. Meet us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast Enough with the Mabon Hate; John Beckett https://www.patheos.com/blogs/joh...

This week we talk about the  element of water and its associations for us. Dennis Wright joins us as our special guest and talks about the meaning of water to him. Meet us on the Wheel Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast 1.  The White Goddess http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/the_elements/water.asp 2. The Hallowed Emporium https://www.thehallowedemporium.co.uk/elemental-correspon...

This week we discuss the element of fire and what its associations and correspondences are for us. We are joined by our friend Claire for who fire has a special meaning. Don't forget to join the discussion on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thewheelpodcast The White Goddess http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/the_elements/fire.asp Are Australian Bushfires caused by climate change? htt...

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about the element of air, its associations and meanings. We are joined by our friend Shamanic practitioner Jonathan Weekes 1. The White Goddess   http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/the_elements/air.asp 2. Great Storm of 1987   http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/the_elements/air.asp 3. The Hallowed Emporium https://www.thehallowedemporium.co.uk/elemental-correspondences.h...

This week Hazel and Jenny talk about the element of earth, what associations and correspondences it has for them. We also have a piece by a friend of ours on what earth means to them. 1.  The White Goddess http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/the_elements/earth.asp 2. The Hallowed Emporium https://www.thehallowedemporium.co.uk/elemental-correspondences.html 3. Deep into the Earth · Jana Runnalls   htt...