Storybook: Sacred Lore of Witchcraft

Author and teacher, Kerry Wisner, discusses his unique blend of magical training and the great influence the Welsh Annwn holds on his magical practice. We discuss the formula of travel between the realms hidden in the Spoils of Annwn and links to the solar hero cycles of King Arthur and the Egyptian god Ra. You can find more about Kerry Wisner at  https://www.akhetservices.com/Purchase Kerry Wisner's books from Troy Books  https://www.troybooks.co.uk/kerry-wisner/Follow AB's Witch Journal  https://www.instagram.com/abwitchjournal/Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Author, Gardnerian High Priest, Minoan, Discordian, and harbinger of chaos, Thumper Forge, joins Storybook Witchcraft to sew discord and general hilarity. We find remnants of goetic sorcery and folk love spells within the tale of The Tinder Box, and AB and Aaron fight over the pipe. A fun discussion for all!  You can find Thumper Forge online at https://thumperforge.com/Follow AB's Witch Journal! https://www.youtube.com/ @abwitchjournal  Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...!  

A lusty and quick tempered soldier encounters a dubious witch, her 3 uncanny beasts, and a mysterious flint box that changes the soldier's life and sends him spinning round the highs and lows of fortune's wheel. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Daniela Simina returns to discuss the mysteries of Frau Holle, her magical connection to spinning and possible relation to Germanic Goddesses Frau Gode, Frigg, and Freyja. We explore the importance of traditional and modern story in our lives and craft, and how stories can strengthen stability in difficult times. In conversation with Rev. Laura Gonzalez. Find more from Daniela Simina at  https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/authors/daniela-simina Find more about Rev Laura Gonzalez at  https://bluewitch.org/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Author and Fairy Seer, Daniela Simina joins the circle to share a Romanian tale of Frau Holle as it was told to her. In our next episode we'll gather again to discuss the wisdom within this tale and how it can inform our own practice. You can find more from Daniela Simina at https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/authors/daniela-simina Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Tröll Huldren and Rev. Laura Gonzalez explore the symbols and magical secrets in the tale of Prince Lindworm! We uncover traces of the faerie courts, known spirit contacts of traditional witch families, and primal energies of the black, and red serpents. Laura highlights the parallel attributes of the 4 Tezcatlipocas in Mexica teachings, and how these divine natural essences can be contacted! You can hear a narration of the tale Prince Lindworm in our previous episode. Find more about Tröll Huldren at https://www.instagram.com/sorcerously/ Find more about Rev Laura Gonzalez at https://bluewitch.org/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

A Danish folktale collected from various sources. A great land serpent terrorizes a kingdom,and particularly the royal family. A peasant girl is the only one who can end the terror, but familial secrets must be unearthed, and the magical instructions from a wise crone followed exactly! In our next gathering we will discuss the magical themes and symbols of the tale. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Fairy seer, Rose Aurora, and Prof. Keith Green join the circle to discuss the Magical, Mystical, and Gnostic threads in the cosmology of Tolkien's The Silmarillion, a creation story of Middle Earth, it's pantheon or powers, and the races of Elves, Dwarves, and Humans. How does this reflect, and inform our magical and witchcraft practices? Listen to the full discussion to find out, and please share your own thoughts and reactions in the comments! For more on Witchcraft, Mysticism, and Tolkien see our previous discussions: Reclaiming Wonder with JRR Tolkien's Mythos - https://youtu.be/Eu1SwxMH-VE JRR Tolkien's On Faerie Stories, a Praxis of Enchantment - https://youtu.be/vXf76LVkUM4 Find Rose Aurora at https://www.instagram.com/roseauroras/ Find Keith Green at https://www.instagram.com/wulfelm/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"   https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Ben Stimpson returns to the circle to discuss magical wisdom in the tale of The Brave Little Tailor. We look at our everyday surroundings to find tools that present themselves useful, apply the literary "Headology" of the tale to improve our own magical security, and explore the witch's role between the community and the supernatural. In conversation with Rev. Laura Gonzalez and Frater Aaron Find more about Ben at https://www.benstimpson.com/ Find Laura at http://bluewitch.org Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Author, podcaster, and scholar Ben Stimpson narrates this tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, AKA "The Valiant Little Tailor" or "The Gallant Tailor". A prudent and clever young tailor boasts his pride as a fly killer and uses his wits to overcome increasingly dangerous opponents until he becomes a king! Ben will join us again in our next episode to discuss the tale, stay tuned! Find more about Ben at https://www.benstimpson.com/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Nathan King, author of Awakening the Witch Blood: Embodying the Arte Magical joins the circle to discuss The Marvelous Land of Oz, and the influence of feminism and mysticism on the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. We look at how witchcraft in Oz reflects elements of Traditional Witchcraft. Find Nathan King at https://linktr.ee/nathan.witchpath The stage production mentioned in the discussion is available to watch free at https://youtu.be/jCGXsoPM6F8?si=ldCeOjRnWkITQiGg  Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Joanna the Polish Folk Witch joins us again to analyze the Polish folktale "The Legend of Mister Twardowski" and the traditional aspects of witchcraft and ceremonial magic that are reflected in the tale. This appears to be the first time this legend is discussed in an English podcast! Thank you Joanna for translating the tale and sharing it with us!  Find more from Joanna at  https://polishfolkwitch.pl/contactlinks and Dave at  https://www.instagram.com/weathered_wiseman_real/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Joanna, the Polish Folk Witch narrates a tale from traditional Polish Folklore, and has personally translated the tale to English for us. A Storybook Witchcraft exclusive! Mr Twardowski struggles with his desire for knowledge and the fate of his soul as he repeatedly sells and wins back his soul from the devil! Find More about Joanna, the Polish Folk Witch at https://polishfolkwitch.pl/contactlinks Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Both astrology and Shakespeare's writing would have been understood differently by his original audiences. Kelly discusses how the stars influence the fortunes of Shakespeare's most famous characters, and possibly identifies exactly which star crossed Romeo and Juliet! We also find theurgical references to platonic love, and possible remnants of agrarian ritual sacrifice. You can find more from Kelley Downes at https://www.instagram.com/kelly.m.downes/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Morgan Daimler joins the circle to discuss the possible benefits and dangers of dealing with the Fae, as well as Faerie concepts of gender and sexuality, and how the details of the interaction with faerie beings detailed in the English/Scottish Ballad of Tam Lin can inform our craft, in discussion with Dave Gaddy and Frater Aaron. Find more about Morgan Daimler at https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/authors/morgan-daimler Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

A traditional tale of a brave maiden who braves beast, fire, and fairy magic to save an enchanted knight from the court of the Faerie Queen. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...

Author Nathan M. Hall joins the circle to discuss the tale of The White Snake by the Brothers Grimm. We explore elements of animism in the craft, sacrifice, working with local spirits, and mushroom magic! We also discuss legends of sacred kings and magicians, and coming into our own sovereignty through our craft, in discussion with AB Rodriguez, Dave Gaddy, and Frater Aaron. Find More from Nathan Hall at https://beacons.ai/moonlithedge Dave Gaddy's book is available here https://rebelsatori.com/product/the-simple-magick-of-wild-things/ Check out AB's Witch Journal for spells, interviews, and more!https://www.youtube.com/@abwitchjournal Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

A royal servant can't resist the urge to taste the King's secret eucharist, which gives him strange abilities across three realms of creatures, and eventually sovereignty over a kingdom of his own. Subscribe to get notified of our next episode where we discuss the hidden symbolism of the tale! Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... Additional music featured: Song: Scott Buckley - World of MagicLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0https://youtube.com/user/musicbyscottbMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: Solas Composer - Rising ProphecyLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0https://soundcloud.com/solas_composerMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Class is in session! Sara Mastros, author and teacher, tells us the story of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon. How King Solomon's greatest power was in bringing peace, the secret tradition of Sheba, and what this story can still tell us today. In conversation with AB Rodriguez and Frater Aaron. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Brett Hollyhead, the Witch of Salopia and Wycke Malliway of Crossed Crow Books return to share tales of frogs and toads in Magic, Witchcraft, and Alchemy. Frogs in folklore have been cast as lovers, familiars, and even as the witches' devil! In conversation with Dave Gaddy and Frater Aaron. Find Brett Hollyhead at https://www.instagram.com/witch_of_salopia/ Visit Crossed Crow Books at https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/ Check out The Simple Magick of Wild Things by Dave Gaddy Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

A princess gains the attention and aid of an extraordinary frog, but does she bargain away more than she is willing to give? Meanwhile a faithful footman mourns the loss of his prince, but will they be reunited? Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Flo, the Trans Folk Witch, shares folklore of a legendary Ozark witch and shapeshifter Mother Red Cap. Flo recalls the cautionary tales she heard as a child, as well as an account published by Brandon Weston. In conversation with Dave Gaddy and Frater Aaron. Would you welcome Mother Red Cap into your circle? You can follow Flo at https://www.instagram.com/the_trans_folk_witch/ Find Dave's latests work at https://www.instagram.com/weathered_wiseman_real/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Via Hedera joins us to discuss The Golden Key by George MacDonald. Through the realms explored in the story we find traces of Traditional Witchcraft, Celtic Folklore, Hermetic and Christian mysticism, culminating in a sublime agnostic mystery. Check out more sacred stories and discussions at lnk.bio/StorybookPodcast You can find more about Via Hedera at https://www.viahedera.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/viahedera/ Find Laura's latest event and services at https://linktr.ee/magiaceratiand Follow AB at https://linktr.ee/abwitchjournal Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Called by Tolkien a "vehicle of Mystery," achieving power and beauty. A young boy named Mossy embarks on a quest to find the rainbow's end and it's Golden Key, while his young friend, Tangle crosses through multiple worlds and existences to find him, and together journey over the rainbow.   This is a LibriVox recording narrated by Clive Catterall. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...  Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk  Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/  Follow on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Victoria Raschke (author, host of Witchlit Pod) and Nay Noordsmans (House of Gnomi) join the Circle to discuss Gnomes by Wil Huygen & Rien Poortvliet. An anthropological textbook into the history and culture of Gnomes, this curious book initiated the current popularity of the little men with red hats, and the thoughtful art, and ecological and animistic perspective feel at home in our sacred texts of Witchcraft. You can find Nay and learn more Gnome magic and lore at House of Gnomi https://www.instagram.com/houseofgnomi/  You can purchase a signed copy of Verona Green, listen to WitchLit Podcast, and catch up with Victoria at https://linktr.ee/victoriaraschke Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Jake Richards, author of Backwoods Witchcraft, and Doctoring the Devil, joins the circle to explore a tale from his own family's oral folklore. We discuss elements of Appalachian religious and magical practices, how this tale informs Jake's own practice, and how it could possibly inspire our own! Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Author Jake Richards shares a tale from his own ancestral folklore! This is a short, but atmospheric tale of Appalachian religious tradition and Witchcraft. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Kind old maid, Queen of Witches, Midwinter Goddess, who is the mysterious Mother Holle? Moss shares with us the rebellious and transgressive characteristics of her native folklore, appearance in witch trial records, and modern veneration.  You can find more of Moss Matthey at https://www.instagram.com/magic_of_the_moss/ and check out AB's Witch Journal for spells, interviews, and more!https://www.youtube.com/@abwitchjournal Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

A young girl travels down a well to a magical realm where she meets the mysterious Frau Hulda/Mother Holle. Should she trust the frightening, yet friendly old woman? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Kelden Mercury discusses the folklore around the Witches' Sabbath, the Goddess's night train, or faerie raid, and shape-shifting witches! In conversation with AB Rodriguez and Dave, The Weathered Wiseman, we compare ways we see Cinderella as an ideal witch archetype, and even remnants of Platonic cosmology. Plus Kelden reveals his next intriguing project.... We are eagerly waiting! You can find more of Kelden's work on his blog https://keldenmercury.wordpress.com/ and check out AB's Witch Journal for spells, interviews, and more! https://www.youtube.com/@abwitchjournal Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

A young neglected and scorned step-child, a magical Fairy patron, a pumpkin coach, a rat coachman, mice, horses, and a glass slipper. This is another version of the tale that pre-dates the Brothers Grimm by over a century! This French literary version was the first to combine most of the elements we think of today. Music included in this episode:Cinderella by Sergei ProkofievIntro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...You can follow KC here https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/and Here https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

*TRIGGER WARNING* This discussion includes topics of suicide, sexual, mental, and emotional abuse. In a deeply personal discussion with Rev. Laura Gonzalez, Dave, the Weathered Wiseman, and Frater Aaron we look to the story of Cinderella to inspire our own accounts of working with the ancestors to heal trauma and to nurture and heal our family trees. "Day of the Dead" ft Laura Gonzalez on WTTW Latino Voices WBEZ "Sonic Ofrenda" A Piece on Laura Gonzalez's Dia de Muertos practices in Religion News Register for "Meeting the Ancestors Where You Are" with Dave the Weathered Wiseman Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Michael Herkes, The GLAM Witch, joins the circle to discuss dark goddess magic and glamour, and the Great Lilithian Arcane Mysteries encoded in the tale of Cinderella. We weave our way into magickal persona, dress, and self concepts, sacred sexuality and individuality, and the 13 magickal axioms of Glamcraft. Find Michael Herkes and more about Glamcraft here: http://www.theglamwitch.com/books/ Check out Grimm Reading podcast for the 1857 Grimm version of the tale and a deep study into the history of Cinderella-type stories.https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UD5etvAwoocLEaTILTx57?si=30a95c5e2eec405f and check out AB's interview with Chaweon Koo! https://youtu.be/aRgTlyFGztI?si=d6fDBV210wF5gJ4w Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

In the German variant of this widespread tale, the young heroine, scorned and soiled, turns to the comforts of the hearth, the ancestors, and the magic of nature to ascend to the royal realm. Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music used : " THE MEDIUM " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :    • [ No Copyright ] The Medium | DARK MU...   SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music used : " THE RITUAL " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :    • [ No Copyright ] THE RITUAL | DARK MU...   SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

AB from AB's Witch Journal joins the circle to discuss nature spirits, familiars, and the power of music, art, and inspiration, even over death in Hans Christian Andersen's The Nightingale. In conversation with Laura Gonzalez, Dave - The Weathered Wiseman, and Frater Aaron.  Follow AB at https://www.youtube.com/@abwitchjournaland https://www.instagram.com/abwitchjournal/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen. Thanks to AB from AB's Witch Journal for suggesting this tale!  A feared emperor gains an unlikely friend in an unassuming nightingale who's song is more powerful than the emperor's might.  You can Follow AB at  https://www.youtube.com/@abwitchjournal and https://www.instagram.com/abwitchjournal/ Music featured in this episode:  The Nightingale (Stravinsky) Performed by Opera Society of Washington DC, Igor Stravinsky A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (Maschwitz, Sherwin) Performed by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra Every Time We Say Goodbye (Porter) Performed by George Paxton and His Orchestra  In the Moon Mist (Godard, Lawrence) Performed by  Jack Leonard In the Still of the Night (Porter)Performed by Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

David Davis, a practitioner of folk magic and sorcerous arts discusses the influence William Blake's First Book of Urizen impressed on his understanding of a magical world view. The beauty and horror of the human experience, working within the Saturnian bonds of Urizen, an argument against transcendent ideology, and more in discussion with Dave Gaddy and Frater Aaron. Find more about David Davis at www.porouspalms.com and www.patreon.com/porouspalms Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"   / vivekhsi.  . Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"   • [No Copyright Mus...   Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Guest storyteller, David Davis (Porous Palms Apothecary) previews our upcoming discussion on the occult philosophy within William Blake's First Book of Urizen. Subscribe to notifications to be alerted when the full discussion is posted! *See William Blakes illustrations Find more from David and Porous Palms at www.porouspalms.comwww.patreon.com/porouspalms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

We welcome Brett Hollyhead, The Witch of the Welsh Marches, to elaborate on the Devil in the folk tales and customs of Wales and the British Isles. The Devil as force of Nature, trickster, and scapegoat, and how his folklore has spread. Brett Hollyhead otherwise known as the Witch of Salopia is a devoted practitioner of Folk Witchcraft, born and raised within the Welsh Marches. He is a workshop leader, writer and public speaker at various Pagan festivals, camps and conferences throughout the United Kingdom. Brett is also a member of the Coven of the Red Serpent, Cylch y Sarffes Goch, as well as the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Follow Brett on IG https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/115124639878941/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...You can follow KC here https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/and Here https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

We welcome Chris Allaun, author and teacher, to discuss the Devil in Witchcraft and Faerie story. Who is this shadowy figure and how has his name and reputation evolved in story and practice? Discussed in this episode: The Black Book of Johnathan Knotbristle: A Devil's Parable & Guide for Witches Paperback by Chris Allaun https://amzn.to/3Nc89Ps The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition by Jacob Grimm (Author), Wilhelm Grimm (Author), Andrea Dezsö (Illustrator), Jack Zipes (Translator) https://amzn.to/3qNv6Rq Mystic Chat with Chris Allaun https://www.youtube.com/@seidrboy Lunatic Mondays with Laura González https://www.facebook.com/LunaticMondays Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

We meet the Devil of Grimm's Fairytales! A wandering outcast meets a strange man in a green coat deep in the woods... Does he bring opportunity or doom? "The Devil with the Devil" performed by Roy Newman and his Boys Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis...You can follow KC here https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/and Here https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Eron Mazza elaborates on Strega Nona as a witch role model, and the witches' role in community. We look in the magic pasta pot to introduce cauldron lore, and turn curmudgeons on witchtok. Eron asks WWSND, "What would Strega Nona do?" Eron Mazza is queer practitioner of witchcraft who resides in St. Louis Missouri. They believe that compassion, empathy, justice and joy are the strongest forces on the planet, and have the ability to turn the system on it's head. They are a writer and host of their own podcast “The witching hour with Eron Mazza." https://www.facebook.com/witchinghourwithEron/ Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola https://amzn.to/41aCEud Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

The beloved storybook witch exemplifies responsibilities and possibilities for balancing  independence and interdependence, service to community and service to self. Hear Eron introduce the tale that has become intrinsic to their own identity as a witch, before expounding on ways this story and character has been influential in our next episode. Eron Mazza is queer practitioner of witchcraft who resides in St. Louis Missouri. They believe that compassion, empathy, justice and joy are the strongest forces on the planet, and have the ability to turn the system on it's head. They are a writer and host of their own podcast The witching hour with Eron Mazza.https://www.facebook.com/witchinghourwithEron/ Strega Nona by Tomie dePaolahttps://amzn.to/41aCEud Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

Love, Justice & Devotional Witchcraft! Guest Storyteller, KC Freeman of the Black Magick Podcast, is back to analyze his tale "How Oshun Saved the World."  We contemplate sacred gender-queer representation, social and magical love & justice work, and how this story has influenced their own Devotional Craft. You can follow KC here https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/and Here https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

STORY TIME: Guest Storyteller, KC Freeman of the Black Magick Podcast, shares the tale "How Oshun Saved the World."  A sacred Yoruban tale that has influenced their own Devotional Craft. You can follow KC at https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/ and https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

The Fairytale masculine as Explorer in the physical and spirit worlds; Defender and Student of Nature. We meet our first spirit-teachers, travel the realms of the Witch's Compass, and integrate union with the Celestial and Earthly Goddesses. Panel discussion with Dave The Weathered Wiseman, Rev. Kamion, and Frater Aaron. Works discussed in this episode:  MASTERING WITCHCRAFT: A Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks, and Covens by Paul Huson ⁠https://amzn.to/3KSFDmx⁠ The True Grimoire by Jake Stratton-Kent ⁠https://amzn.to/3IQ0pAC Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEkFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

We return to the adventures of the youngest son as he finds an eerie castle. With the help of the creatures he protects he is able to complete 3 trials of the castle princess and her mysterious guardian. Music in this episode is Minstrel's Song (MEDIEVAL FANTASY) by Keys of Moon https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/track/minstrels-song-medieval-fantasy Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

The youngest of 3 sons embarks on a quest to find a Golden Bird that stole fruit from the king's sacred tree. Beginning a 3 part arc exploring the Archetype of "The Explorer" in the Otherworld of Faery Story, and those masculine energies in Witchcraft. Works discussed in this episode: MASTERING WITCHCRAFT: A Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks, and Covens by Paul Huson https://amzn.to/3KSFDmx The True Grimoire by Jake Stratton-Kent https://amzn.to/3IQ0pAC Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

We conclude our introductory discussion following J.R.R. Tolkien's exploration of Faery Stories and their purpose, how to apply a sacred reading practice, and we tackle listener questions about how to separate the tales from their political and ideological histories. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

What is the connection between Myth, Ritual, and Magic? We look at the Myth-Ritual Theory and how we will apply this concept to explore fairytales to cultivate a magical mindset in a disenchanted society. Works discussed in this episode: "Visual Alchemy: A Witch's Guide to Sigils, Art & Magic" by Laura Tempest Zakroff https://amzn.to/3HAOS7L "Temple of the Cosmos: The Ancient Egyptian Experience of the Sacred" by Jeremy Naydler https://amzn.to/3XicfZD "The Myth and Ritual School: J.G. Frazer and the Cambridge Ritualists (Theorists of Myth)" by Robert Ackerman https://amzn.to/3DGwE3n Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

We get lost in the woods with Hansel & Gretel to find a trail that leads from magical initiation, to treasures of alchemical & hermetic Qabalah, and finally to the perilous land of Faerie. We veer into realms of Celtic witchcraft, fairy lore, and current socio-political activist magic! Do you dare embark on the path? TRIGGER WARNING: familial violence, violence on children, genocide, holocaust. Panel discussion by: Rev. Laura Gonzalez, The Weathered Wiseman, Rev. Kamion, & Frater Aaron. Books referred to in the episode: The Gorgon's Guide to Magical Resistance Edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff https://amzn.to/3Jihg0V The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition. Translated by Jack Zipes https://amzn.to/3wopkWd Breaking the Magic Spell: Radical Theories of Folk & Fairy Tales by Jack Zipes https://amzn.to/3ZXYVMh The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim https://amzn.to/3XCBruy The Interpretation of Fairy Tales: Revised Edition (C. G. Jung Foundation Books Series) by Marie-Louise von Franz https://amzn.to/3XZvesF Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message