Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual.
Topics covered in this episode:Weather proverbs for the month of JuneThe talisman of Al-Nathrah, for victoryThe talisman of Al-Tarf, for illness and injuryMajor celestial events of the month of JuneA Mercury-Jupiter in Gemini electionA Venus in Taurus electionFixed Star Conjunctions for the month of JuneThe feast of Saint Anthony of PaduaMidsummer's EveThe feast of Saint John the BaptistThe feast of the Sacred Heart of JesusThe feast of Saint PeterSt John's WortHoneysuckleHyacinthMay's Patreon community ritual recap; Hawthorn against the Evil EyeFind us on:PatreonInstagramwww.kitchentoad.com
In this episode:Weather proverbsA talisman of GeminiA Jupiter-Capella conjunctionSaint Joseph the Worker's FeastThe Death of the Winter MotherThe Feast of HawthornRabbitHen/RoosterInstagramPatreonKitchenToad.com
Sit down for a chat with Dr. Finch and Mahigan as they touch on sachet powders, foot track magic, good ol' rootwork, and modalities of work in North American folk magic.Find Dr. Finch on her website and socials to book a consultation!https://www.phoebehildegard.com/InstagramThe New Moon Occult SalonCheck out Mahigan's work!https://www.kitchentoad.com/InstagramPatreonJoin the newsletter.
Covered in this episode: A talisman for the trade of cattle. Major celestial events of the month. The heliacal rising of Fixed Star Antares. The 4000 Avés. The Feast of Saint Lazarus. Yule and Yuletide. Christmas-time divinations. Holly, Mistletoe, and Hellebore. And a recipe for traditional French-Canadian style donuts! The full episode is available on our Patreon.
In this episode: A talisman of war. The Heliacal Rising of Spica. The sourdough familiar. Ritual vessels for Spica. Halloween! A candle dressing for protection. Yew. Pumpkins. Buckeyes. Usnea. The Dead: Local, Familial, Heroic. Dumb suppers. Pots for the Local Dead. A wash against miasma. A working to welcome in the Ancestors. Offerings to the Devil's Plot. A Saint Lazarus ritual against illness. A lot of dirt. Preparing the way for the Winter Mother and the First Snows. The full episode is available on Patreon, to all members of the Nettle and Hawthorn tiers! Cheers, Mahigan
Join Frankie and Mahigan as they soak at the bottom of Mary's Well and chat about dual-faith, what it means to see Saints through the lens of local culture and belief, and delve into what a practice at the crossroads of heresy and religious culture may look like. Topics covered this episode include: Italian-American folk magic French-Canadian folk Catholicism Balancing witchcraft and Catholicism Dual-Faith as an ethnographic term and as an online label Dominant religion, counterculture, and sorcery What exactly is the "folk" in "folk witchcraft" And more! Make sure to check out Frankie at @chaoticwitchaunt on the socials, https://www.chaoticwitchaunt.com, and on Patreon as Chaotic Witch Aunt! Check out Kitchen Toad on Instagram, and browse our wares and services at https://www.kitchentoad.com. Join us on Patreon as well!
Howdy y'all and welcome to Sat Upon a Toadstool, a podcast on all thing witchcraft, crooked ways, and occultism. I am your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, and twice a month I sit down to discuss a topic dear to my heart, whether it is magic or commentary on occultism at large, and to answer listener questions. I am currently hanging out with the troll under the stone bridge that leads to the fairy glen — she doesn't speak English, but I'll be doing the talking for the both of us. Join us today for a conversation on what advanced witchcraft really is, and why none of us are truly "advanced witches". In this episode:The myth of the advanced practitionerCommentary on the "baby witch" phenomenonThe importance of research, and its consequent unimportanceThe basicsBasic energy workCultivationFolk magicCultural contextThe spirit work leapThe cookery metaphorShared personal gnosisComplicated vs effective, and meritocracySat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual.Check out our Patreon, and Instagram!Kitchen Toad
Howdy everyone, how's your Summer been? We're breaking heat records up here in Montreal, but the winds have been kind, sweeping storms across the region to cool the air every few days. Life has been hectic, and perhaps it's the effect of the Dog Days, or something else altogether, but I have been busy as a woodchuck! I'm currently perched high on the corner of a church tower, counting the Swallows' nests below. Join me for a discussion on saint magics, oil formulations, necromancy, dissatisfaction with one's practice, and working historical magics. In today's episode: How to prepare Saint Expedite oil? What are your favorite things about your local ecosystem spiritually? Do you feel that it differs significantly from other popularly written about ecosystems in occult literature, like the PNW, New England, or the American South? How did you find footing in your practice? How should I begin saint work? Advice on beginning necromantic work? How do you find the right way to go when you constantly feel unsatisfied with your practice? Do you work with any PGM spells and can you share a favorite? Would love to hear about drawing from historical sources to build a spell! Thanks! In magical practice how important is it to "raise power" and how may that look differently? When posting active magical work publicly should there be anything to be wary about?
Today we are supping in the burrow in a luxurious Hedgehog's burrow, joined by Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key from the Frightful Howls You May Hear podcast to discuss the etiquette, ethics, and traditions of hiring and providing magical services. Join us as we discuss the vetting process, the diviner's toolkit, respect, community, mutual aid, and our personal ethics and morals when it comes to hiring and providing magical services. Make sure to check out the Frightful Howls You May Hear podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and to check out their lovely Patreon. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Support us on Patreon! The Kitchen Toad website. Instagram.
Join us as we chat about the upcoming month of July and all of its wonder! In this episode, we touch on the feasts of Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Martha, as well as the Heliacal Rising season of Sirius. We also get into some neat weather magic, apotropaic magics against storms, practices pertaining to the first harvest of wheat, as well as the magics of Oak, Sunflower, and Self-Heal! Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Patreon
In today's episode: What is a spiritual ecosystem? How to connect with land spirits while honoring Indigenous people? How to deal with lack of faith, and feelings of unworthiness? Magical resistance practices for social justice work! Should Hekate altars and rituals be done strictly outdoors? How to deal with fatigue in one's practice? How to petition Saint Expedite for love? Is the devil a god or a spirit? How do they differ? How to better accumulate/cultivate knowledge as a student? Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Kitchen Toad Patreon
Let's talk all about offerings! How to not overfeed your spirits, how to make sure you build reciprocity, and how to heat and cool them down. Join Mahigan as they discuss all things pertaining to the process of choosing, making, and disposing various offerings to the various types of spirits out there, as they escape the heat beneath the ferns. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual.
In this episode of the Sat Upon a Toadstool Almanac, Mahigan shares beliefs, practices, and rituals concerning the feast of Saint John the Baptist, the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, as well as Rusal'naia, or Trinity Week. Join us as we discuss herbal magics including that of Saint John's Wort, Hawthorn, Mugwort, Rose, Vervain, Elderflower, and Broom, and touch on various herbal concoctions, recipes, charms, and cantrips for spirit flight, conjuring storms, and separating lovers. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. The full episode is available over on Patreon.
Hey y'all, I hope the shifting winds of May have kept you warm, and that wildflowers are finding their way to you wherever you may step. I am currently holed up in the trunk of a Rowan tree, counting the petals on a daisy; join me as we speak of graceful Juniper, of spiritual purity, of blessed oils, and of the dynamics of the witch and the shaman in this episode of the Sat Upon a Toadstool Advice Column. Questions covered in today's episode include: "Juniper's uses outside of cleansing?" "How important is purity/abstention from sexual activities when adapting grimoiric magic into personal practice? I noticed many say to abstain for at least a week along with fasting." "How do you balance having multiple altars with executive dysfunction? I've tried the weekly thing people suggest, but it did not work long..." "If you wanted to draw truth out in a relationship what magic would you use?" "I recently bought a really rough used bible. Do u have any tips for cleansing an item that might have had a bad history or was formerly possessed by a person in turmoil? Should I even keep it?" "Do you have advice on creating oils of consecration for those not practicing from a Christian faith?" "What kind of working would you recommend for calling in a job that is aligned with one's needs + paid well?" "Hello I am Listening to your pod cast I appreciate your views but I feel you are a shaman." Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual.
On this month's episode of the Sat Upon a Toadstool Podcast, Mahigan chats about their upcoming relocation and their magical routine for settling into a new space. Join them as they process Coltsfoot down and share recipes for floor washes, house blessing oils, spiritual baths, and candle fixings, as well as a little bit of lore on all manners of household spirits. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don't miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!
Join Mahigan as they nestle beneath a cemetery gate and chat about the upcoming events, tides, and blessings of the month of May — with a focus on house blessings and cleansings! In this episode, we talk about the various herbs that can be collected in the month of May, perform some weather divination, chat love spells and fertility workings, and discuss various Saints' feasts! Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don't miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!
Join your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, for a Solomonic magic mini-class on the Pentacles of Solomon. Learn how to activate them, to apply them, and to utilize them in magic. Learn also about the various astrological placements that indicate a proclivity for witchcraft, discernment in mediumship, and lazy magic! Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don't miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!
Is ceremonial magick better than witchcraft? Is one better than the other? Why is elitism such a pervasive problem in this community? Join me as I sit in the crook of a Juniper tree and talk about ceremonialism, folk magic, devilry, and moral superiority, and share some methods on how one can bridge the two in their own practice. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don't miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!
Join your host, Mahigan as they perform divination on the weather to be had in April and talk about the solar eclipse, Lyrid meteor shower, upcoming astrological elections, the feasts of Saint Expedite and Saint George, and Walpurgisnacht in this inaugural episode of the Sat Upon a Toadstool Almanac. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don't miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!
Join your host, Mahigan, as they whip up a sumptuous rose enfleurage and answer listener questions touching on operating a home filled with spirits, learning to discern between spirits, setting up shrines and altars, and learning to let go of one's own limitations. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don't miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!
Can anyone truly be a witch? Should anyone be a witch? And how do I know if I should become one? Join me for our maiden voyage into the realm of snakes and toads as we answer these questions and touch on taboos, initiation, research, spirit sickness, and provide pointers on where to start. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don't miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener! Shownotes
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