Wands and Fronds

The witches are giving you spooky girl summer! They're talking about Demons (with some interesting profiles on specific demonic players). Shannon is covering ANOTHER poison (don't read too much into that...) with Hemlock. Finally, Nick introduces the painted whore of Babylon herself - Jezebel. If you'd like to buy The Poison Path Herbal (the book Shannon discusses in this episode), please check ou...

The witches aren't ready to let Gemini season rest, so they're getting chatty. Shannon covers mycorrhizae networks, aka how plants talk to each other. She also talks through her personal method for talking directly to plant spirits. Nick introduces poetry as a magical tool (and, come on, it's such a GREAT way to imbue your words with power). To end, Shannon introduces Ogma and the Ogham system of...

This week, the witches are covering dirty little friends - Mandrake root and gnomes! They discuss the history of lore around the baby-shaped mandrake, and the problems with using the term "fetish" in anthropology. Nick talks about the origins of gnomes, and how to work with them in the astral and physical realms. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re alw...

It's that time of year again - Midsummer! In their second trip around the wheel of the year, the witches are covering the history of Litha or Midsummer celebrations around the world. They're also introducing Vervain - one of the more historically witchy herbs (that is also known as Mercury's Moist Blood...which is fantastic). To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod...

WARNING - This is an episode with graphic content...the witches are talking about penis magic so there is discussion of a very sexual nature. Be warned! Nick is covering phallic magics and introduces us to the most hung god, Priapus. Shannon talks about Fenugreek which is both great for Indian food and for prosperity magic. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod....

This is a spacey week! Shannon covers Amanita muscaria, and discusses the theory that mushrooms are a gift from ancient aliens, sent from outer space (really!). Nick is starting a series on the mythology of constellations with a heavy hitter - Pleiades.  To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You ca...

It's time for spring storms, and Nick and Shannon are on theme this week. Nick talks about the Celtic god of storms (but also, maybe all weather), Taranis! He also gives a great intro to storm magic...just use caution since he is an Aries and not all recommendations are...the safest? Shannon talks about the MIGHTY oak tree. The Vikings made their ships out of it, so of course it's a bomb choice fo...

In a belated Mother's Day special, the witches are talking about ancestor magic (including some touching, personal stories from Nick). Shannon talks about an herb for protection and longevity, Motherwort, and Gaia. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can email them at wandsandfrondspod@gmail....

Nick and Shannon are queens of the desert this week! Nick gives an intro to desert magic (how magical is it that life FINDS A WAY). Shannon discusses the problems with non-native Peyote use, and finally they introduce the OG goddess, Ishtar. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can email them...

This week, Nick covers Sauna magic which (plot twist) features ELVES! Shannon covers her very favorite herb of all time, stinging nettle, and the Dagda. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can email them at wandsandfrondspod@gmail.com. To support Wands and Fronds, you can join their Patreon !...

This week, Nick is covering a huge but fascinating topic -  Italian folk magic. Shannon is talking all about parsley. A momento mori, former witch's best friend, and bosom buddy to Satan? We're bringing parsley back into the occult spotlight. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can email them...

This week, the witches are discussing Jewish mysticism, Lilith, and Ashkenazi herbal traditions. Shannon’s herbalism topic is based on the fantastic book, “Ashkenazi Herbalism: Rediscovering the Herbal Traditions of Eastern European Jews”. To learn more, visit the book’s website . To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and t...

The witches have returned! They're talking about Labyrinth magic (with plenty of Bowie reference), the Minotaur, and one of the witchiest fruits ever - pomegranate. You can reach these witches @WandsandFrondsPod or by email wandsandfrondspod@gmail.com. To support Wands and Fronds, you can join their Patreon ! You’ll also receive access to bonus episodes, monthly coven meetings, and video recording...

This week, the witches are getting hearth-y! They're talking about House Gods, and the OG house goddess, Hestia. Thanks to a listener request, Shannon is covering Orchids and Vanilla. You can reach these witches @WandsandFrondsPod or by email wandsandfrondspod@gmail.com if you have a topic you'd like them to cover. To support Wands and Fronds, you can join their Patreon ! You’ll also receive acces...

On the topic of magical creatures, Nick is covering Mermaids! From their origins, to weird fish sex...it's really a topic that has something for everyone. On that note, he's introducing Poseidon's wife, OG Queen of the Sea, Amphitrite. Shannon is covering Irish Moss, which is great for thickening stews and clarifying beer. She also talks a bit about carrageenan, and the debate around its role in i...

It's sabbat time again! Nick is giving you the history of Ostara, and if you want to learn more about this auspicious day (and how to celebrate) you can check out last year's episode linked here . Shannon introduces you to the magical and herbal properties of lemongrass, which is such a bad boy germ fighter it could prove useful against MRSA. She also covers Minerva, and if you'd like to listen to...

This week, the witches are getting fiery. Nick covers fire magic, and Shannon introduces Ashwagandha. They also discuss Hephaestus. To learn more, you can check out the previous episodes that cover Vulcan and Athena . To support Wands and Fronds, you can join their Patreon ! You’ll also receive access to bonus episodes, monthly coven meetings, and video recordings of the episodes. If you’d like to...

This week, Nick and Shannon are divining! They're talking about Scrying and the Oracle of Delphi, and Shannon is covering Gotu kola (which may be why elephants never forget). To dig in on the Oneroi and Nyx, check out this episode . To learn more about Morpheus you can listen to this episode (it also covers nightmares). To support Wands and Fronds, you can join their Patreon ! You’ll also receive...

Trigger warning: Discussions of suicide and death. This is another dark one, but the witches do their best to make it fun! Nick and Shannon have a philosophical conversation about the pitfalls of immortality. This is one of the most pretentious conversations in podcast history…fair warning. They also wag their fingers at internet disease-mongering. Nick covers Athena (because somehow that hadn’t b...

February is notoriously dreary, so this is a sea-themed episode to help break you out of the winter blues. Nick is covering sea magic, sailing superstitions, and some general pirate-y goodness. On that note, the witches take a trip to Vanuatu to cover the god Qat and the sacred Kava Kava plant. If you want to access more content, and support your co-hosts with the most, consider joining the Wands...

It’s Imbolc part 2! As part of the ongoing sabbat specials, Nick is talking all things Imbolc featuring other notable February holidays. Shannon covers a very grandma-friendly (and power-packed) flower – Violets. She’s also covering Brigid because they’ve somehow made it to episode 68 without discussing her? For further listening: Imbolc Part 1 (Shannon also discusses Lupercalia on this episode) H...

As an ode to Aquarius season, Nick gives and intro to air magic. Shannon covers a controversial (but super useful) herb, Comfrey, and tells the sad tale of Prometheus. If you want to access more content, and support your co-hosts with the most, consider joining the Wands and Fronds Patreon . You can also join for Shannon's upcoming workshop: Growing and Crafting by the Moon . To reach these witche...

Trigger warning: this week there is a lot of discussion about death and funerals. If you’d like to skip right over to hearing about daffodils, head over to the 00:54:54 mark. In a continuation of the January gloom, the witches are covering magical funerals, Narcissus, and Daffodils. If you’d like to go back and catch-up on the coverage of Selene, check out this episode . If you want to access more...

It's time to get spooky! In honor of this dreary, unsexy, time of the year, Nick and Shannon decided to lean into the creepy. Shannon covers a dastardly flower that maybe killed Alexander the Great - Hellebore. She also introduces us to a primordial goddess that truly understands her dark and foreboding assignment, Nyx! Nick introduces us to necromancy - and it doesn't include as many zombies as y...

The witches are heading across the pond for a Scottish-themed episode. Nick covers Unicorns and Beira, and Shannon introduces the lovely herb Heather. If you want to access more content, and support your co-hosts with the most, consider joining the Wands and Fronds Patreon . You can also join for Shannon's upcoming workshop: Your 2022 Witch's Garden . To reach these witches, message them on Instag...