Three Witches and a Druid

In this cozy-chaotic catch-up episode, the witches are back around the ole coffee table with stories, laughter, and a sprinkle of new magic! First up, Mauve shares her enchanting new adventure:Have Cauldron, Will Travel — a roving ritual roadshow bringing sabbats and community magic to witches across Nova Scotia. Think: pop-up circles, moonlit gatherings, and a sabbath rituals with serious main character energy. All aligned with engaging the magical community all across the province and maybe farther to help out where needed. But the real heart of this episode? A deep, soul-stirring (and occasionally giggle-filled) discussion about our next big project: A community-crafted Pagan Book of Prayers.We're dreaming of a beautiful, ever-growing collection of words woven with intention and magic — a book you can turn to when you need grounding, guidance, or a goddess-powered pep talk.Morning offerings, evening gratitude's, prayers to the Moon, charms for strength, rites of passage, seasonal invocations, or those little whispered wishes you say when lighting a candle — we want them all.This isn't about perfection or high poetry (though we love both). It's about authenticity. About creating something sacred and accessible. About capturing the beating heart of modern pagan practice, one prayer at a time.✨ We're officially putting out a call to action:Send us your original prayers, chants, blessings, rituals, and witchy words. Whether it's for Samhain or sunrise, grief or joy, big life shifts or daily devotion — your voice belongs in this.So grab your quills, typewriters, or enchanted iPhones — and let's co-create something powerful, personal, and oh-so-magical.Blessed be, and happy listening.

“Where Did That Wand Come From?” – Ethical Sourcing in Modern Pagan PracticeThis week, your favourite coven of conversationalists—Margo, Maeve, Gwen, and Brian—gather 'round the mic to stir the cauldron on a vital topic in today's magical landscape: Ethical sourcing.Have you ever stopped to wonder where your cloak came from? That gorgeous crystal on your altar? That intricately carved wand that showed up two days after a Temu impulse-buy binge? Sure, your altar looks fabulous… but do you know where that wand came from? Was your cloak stitched with care, - or churned out by a fast-fashion goblin via "fast fashion" express? And let's not even start on those suspiciously cheap amethyst towers... ✨ In this episode, we ask the hard questions:Can a tool hold power if it was made under exploitative conditions?Why do so many of us hold our magical tools to higher sourcing standards than the smartphones in our pockets?Is energy affected by intention alone, or does the origin of an item matter?Can thrifted finds and antique market treasures hold new life in our practice if they're cleansed and consecrated properly?Will your ritual fall flat if your cauldron was ... um, “liberated” from grandma's attic without permission?We also deep-dive into witchy thrifting, DIY, and the powerful magic in homemade tools—all while exploring the ethical and energetic implications of the items we bring into our sacred spaces.So grab your ethically-sourced tea, light that responsibly-harvested sage (or maybe reach for rosemary instead? ), and join us for a lively chat that's equal parts thought-provoking and enchantingly practical.

The cauldron is bubbling, the conversation is flowing, and the peach cider is definitely enchanted. Join Maeve, Margo, Gwen (your resident witches), and Brian (our wise druid) as they gather once more around their famously magical coffee table to explore the wild, wonderful world of women in paganism.This week's episode is a deep as our favourite hosts take a wild ride through the thickets of women in paganism—. From the early days of feminist witchcraft to today's more gender-inclusive circles, we explore the energy that draws people into the Craft. Is it the divine feminine? The call of the wild? Or maybe just the aesthetic? (Let's be honest—flowy robes and candles are a crowd pleaser... )

This week, it's Margo, Gwen, Maeve, and Brian— yes, the usual suspects— gathered ‘round our well-loved, wax-stained, definitely-seen-some-things coffee table. We've got candles burning, notebooks open, and a tasty little black cherry cider from BC on the side (because we're fancy like that). But tonight's topic? Oh, just a little something light and breezy like... Paganism and Clergy.Yep—we're going there.Paganism and Clergy.Let's be real: it's not something you hear about every day in the wider world, but in our communities, it's a conversation that's long overdue.We're asking the big stuff:

Gather ‘round, witches and wanderers and welcome to another exciting episode of Three Witches and a Druid! This week, Margo, Mauve, Gwen, and Brian are back at the kitchen table, drinks in hand and minds wide open, diving into one of the spookiest, most intriguing topics yet—where do ghosts, aliens, and cryptids fit into modern paganism?Do spirits of the dead exist alongside our gods and ancestors, or are ghosts something entirely different? Are aliens ancient deities, cosmic travellers, or just figments of our collective imagination? And what about cryptids—are beings like Bigfoot, the Mothman, or the Loch Ness Monster misunderstood nature spirits, magical entities, or creatures science just hasn't caught up with yet?Expect exciting debates, personal stories of the unexplained, and a deep dive into folklore, mythology, and modern pagan practice. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this episode will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the supernatural.So grab your favourite brew—tea, mead, or something a little stronger—and pull up a chair. It's time for another round of magical musings, spirited discussions, and maybe, just maybe, a ghostly visitor or two…✨ Love the show? Want to support more magical musings and spirited debates? ✨Join our Patreon and become part of our enchanted inner circle! By supporting the podcast, you'll help us keep the cauldron bubbling with more deep dives, unfiltered discussions, and maybe even a few extra witchy surprises.

✨ Welcome Back, Magical Friends! ✨ The Forums are abuzz and people are returning to the light and a hot topic is—Paganism is Modern and thats OK!

✨ Welcome Back, Magical Friends! ✨ The Wheel of the Year keeps turning, and we're lighting the candles for another one of our sabbats—Imbolc!

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the zoom cast drinking Lime and Shine from the shores of PEI and discuss our Spotify wrapped and Yule! Music by Wendy Martin and Tripoly!

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the zoom mics with special Guest Krista and discuss her recent trip to Mexico for Day of the Dead

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the fire and discuss conflict in the community.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the campfire and talk briefly about Samhain, but we also get a spooky story from Krista!

The three witches and a Druid sit around the fire pit, enjoying locally brewed mead and discussing a reader question about attending Pagan Faires We want to apologize for the delay and inconsistency lately. Life has just been hectic for us all! We appreciate you more then you know.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss our future and what's in store for us.

The three Witches and a Druid all travelled to the Sunken Lake pagan Retreat and had the opportunity to interview various attendees!

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the backyard fire and discuss the listener's request, Pagan in a Muggle world

The three Witches and a druid sit around the coffee table enjoying mead and discuss fashion or ritual garb! We want to apologize for the sound quality; Brians mic got turned off at some point after the sound check.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table, drinking delicious mead, and discussing the recently purchased land by the Pagan Assembly of Nova Scotia.

Two of the three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss the concept on Manifestation and what it means to us! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three (two) Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and continue our conversation about tools used in practice. This weeks topic is Cauldrons. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to "Three Witches and a Druid"! Today, we delve into the ancient tools of magic - "The grimoire "It's time to explore their significance in contemporary pagan practices. Join us as we unravel the secrets held within these "sacred texts"... or more often a fancy binder with loose papers and post-it notes and discover how they continue to shape modern paganism today! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss the dos and don'ts of starting a group. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around our coffee table and start a new series on various Pagan tools that you may use in your practise. Today we discuss the actual Altar it self. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table to discuss the topic of lifting Hexes. This was a listener suggested episode. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid with a special guest sit around the coffee table and discuss the concept of Plastic Witchcraft. The idea of using witchcraft merely as a decoration. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around our coffee table and start a new series on various Pagan tools that you may use in your practise. We start off with the Wheel of the Year. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table after a little hiatus and discuss our own personal practises and an update of what each of us are doing. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid with our guest Lo sit around the coffee table and discuss red flags in paganism. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table with a very special guest PhD student Lo and discuss the struggle of a scientist in the world of magic. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table, drinking hot apple cider and rum and discussing the basics of Magic!Music - Irminsul Harp Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss Santa, our own personal Yule Traditions and the reason for the season....Hot Apple Cider.Music: Wendy Martin & Mike Van den Hoek Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss finding balance in our mundane worlds for the little magic we have!Music - Damh the Bard Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Witches take a break and let the Druid men have an episode were we talk about being men in a female dominant spirituality. Which is a great thing by the way!Music: The Thieves of Dagdad Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss Candle Magic!Music intro by Shenka Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid opened up the phone lines to hear your personal ghost stories! Grab a hot chocolate or pumpkin spice latte and give a listen. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the podcast table and discuss the mysterious concept of " The Veil ", the afterlife and what it means to each of them on an evening leading up to Samhain. Featured intro music is replaced by spooky stories about a haunted house sent in by a devoted listener. Three Witches and a Druid - Spooky Samhain play list - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gZYOqfNd5numObYhTvGoZ?si=c1fc84c9d24148d7 Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the zoom screens (fuck you Covid) to tell personal ghost stories we have each experienced. This isn't exactly how we planned to spend Oct but it is what it is!Music: Geoff CastellucciThree Witches and a Druid - Spooky Samhain play list - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gZYOqfNd5numObYhTvGoZ?si=c1fc84c9d24148d7 Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witchs and a Druid sit around the empty room in Brians new home and discuss the concept of Hexes and Curses in modern day paganism. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around a cardboard box drinking wine and discussing our thoughts and feelings on this year's various festivals we attended! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the mess table at the scout camp and discuss with various attendees their thoughts and feelings about the Sunken Lake Pagan retreat and paganism in general. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid are currently sitting around a fire in the middle of no where enjoying mead from a horned mug and so we leave you with a bonus episode from the loveliest Krista her self. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Witches and a Druid sit around and discuss Altars in our homes and respected places of worship Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss preparing for a festival from the Spiritual side. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss Paganism on the cheap. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss Ritual Consent.Music intro: Sencha Skene Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss alternatives to fire in Ritual.Music intro: Sencha SkeneSupport us through Patreon if you have a spare coin.https://www.patreon.com/threewitchesandadruid Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the metaphysical Zoom table and have a lovely discussion with Jean "Drum" Pagano, the current ADF Arch Druid.Music intro: Sencha SkeneSupport us through Patreon if you have a spare coin.https://www.patreon.com/threewitchesandadruid Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss nine Druidic Virtues of ADF. This is the last of a three-part series.Hospitality“acting as both a gracious host and an appreciative guest, involving benevolence, friendliness, humour, and the honouring of ‘a gift for a gift'” (Our Own Druidry 83). Merriam-Webster defines hospitality as: “hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition; the activity or business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.” (“Hospitality”).Moderation“cultivating one's appetites so that one is neither a slave to them nor driven to ill health (mental or physical), through excess or deficiency” (Our Own Druidry 83). Merriam-Webster defines moderation as: “avoiding extremes of behaviour or expression; observing reasonable limits; calm, temperate” (“Moderation”).Fertility“bounty of mind, body and spirit, involving creativity, production of objects, food, works of art, etc., an appreciation of the physical, sensual, nurturing” (Our Own Druidry 83). Merriam-Webster defines fertility as: “the quality or state of being fertile” (“Fertility”), while the definition of fertile is listed as “characterized by great resourcefulness of thought or imagination” (“Fertile”). Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table and discuss nine Druidic Virtues of ADF. This is a three-part series.Courage“The ability to act appropriately in the face of danger” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines courage as: “Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty” (“Courage”)Integrity“Honor, being trustworthy to oneself and to others, involving oath-keeping, honesty, fairness, respect, self-confidence” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines integrity as: “Firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values (incorruptibility); an unimpaired condition; and the quality or state of being complete or undivided” (“Integrity”).Perseverance“drive; the motivation to pursue goals even when that pursuit becomes difficult” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines perseverance as: “Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success” (“Perseverance”) which is very similar to how ADF defines it, but with the added definition of “drive.” I'd say that the combination of the two definitions help refine the meaning. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/threewitchesandadruid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.