Podcasts about hexfest

Welcome all! In this episode of 'The Witching Hour,' Patti Negri welcomes druid, herbalist, and author Ellen Everett Hopman. Patti updates listeners on her upcoming events and activities, including a gallery show and Hexfest in New Orleans, before diving into a conversation with Ellen about Druidry. Ellen shares insights into Celtic Reconstructionist Druidry, the role of trees in Druidic practice, and ancient Indo-European cultural structures. She contrasts Druids with witches, emphasizing the scholarly and nature-reverent aspects of Druidry, while also touching on contemporary environmental concerns. Ellen details her divination practices and highlights her books, offering a deep dive into Druidic rituals and magical practices. All that plus Where's Patti, The Willow Report and an all new magick lesson. Magick is everywhere!   #PattiNegri #podcast #witchcraft #druid #EllenEverettHopman 

Welcome to the first episode of my Fall series "Essence Podcast" Into the Woods" in which I speak with Folkloric and Tradititional practitioners and witches. My first guest is the lovely Byron Ballard. Byron is a western NC native, teacher, folklorist, and writer. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at several festivals and conferences, including the Sacred Space Conference, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Starwood, Hexfest and many others. She serves as senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC. She podcasts about Appalachian folkways on "Wyrd Mountain Gals." Her essays are featured in several anthologies and she writes a regular column for SageWoman Magazine. Find her online at www.myvillagewitch.com. ---------------- LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to keep up with the Essence Summer Series Podcast. Join us on our other socials: IG: www.instagram.com/benstimpsonauthor YT: www.youtube.com/@BenStimpsonAuthor FB: www.facebook.com/BenStimpsonAuthor WS: www.benstimpson.com

Welcome to an all new episode of The Witching Hour with Patti Negri. After a weekend of HexFest in New Orleans it was a MUST to welcome Lilith Dorsey back to the show. Author, Witch, Filmmaker, Voodoo Queen the list goes on, but you're going to love hearing about her books "Water Magic," "Love Magic" and more! All that plus The Willow Report, Where's Patti and an all new "30 Second" Magick Lesson. Let's head to the Big Easy and enjoy this week's inspiration. #LilithDorsey #Voodoo #WaterMagic #LoveMagic #NewOrleansVoodoo #TheWitchingHour

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A great conversation with diviner and author Lilith Dorsey. Lilith is the author of numerous books, including "Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions" , "Voodoo and African Traditional Religion" , and "Water Magic: Elements of Witchcraft."  They have been a professional psychic and teacher for over three decades and are a frequent presenter at festivals and gatherings, including HexFest, WitchCon, Sirius Rising, Witch'sFest USA, and many others. I had been looking forward to this conversation for a while, and am so glad that Lilith could join me for a wide-ranging discussion of Santería, art, witchcraft, and ways and means of divination. Enjoy!Lilith's website: https://lilithdorsey.comLilith's Voodoo Universe blog: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/Buy "Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions" by Lilith Dorsey: https://redwheelweiser.com/detail.html?id=9781578636952Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.JoAnna Farrer's debut album, Liminal Paths, on Bandcamp: https://joannafarrer.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-pathsLiminal Paths on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3t2UGfIZ8x4ts4t8OgpXJwLiminal Paths on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/liminal-paths/1590193743Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana LowWebsite: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com

How to find reliable information. This is an excerpt taken from our episode: Modern witchcraft and love spells with the Glam Witch Listen here to the full episode: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hca6g-10b93df ----more---- This episode has been sponsored by The Afterlight Institute. Ignite the light, magic and miracles within.  The Afterlight Institute is a community of teachers and students seeking to expand their spiritual gifts and inner wisdom on the road to illuminating their forgotten selves. They offer products, resources and experiences aimed at empowering and encouraging the soul within to grow in light and love. If you are a spiritual teacher or practitioner that has been building your skills and knowledge for years and you are ready to share this wisdom with the world, The Afterlight Institute would like you to apply to become a course creator.  Apply here:  https://bit.ly/37SbfEg Follow the Afterlight Institute Website: https://theafterlightinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafterlightinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafterlightinstitute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafterlighpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJICw-Lu0ORxYWJGT7QTLw Meet Michael 'The Glam Witch' Michael Herkes (from Chicago, Illinois USA), also known as "The Glam Witch", has been a practicing modern witch for over 20 years. He is a devotee to the goddess Lilith and focuses his practice on crystals, glamour, love, moon, and sex magic.  Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and most recently Love Spells for the Modern Witch which was released on August 3rd.  Additionally, Michael hosts "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers.  He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and to follow Michael online visit www.theglamwitch.com. Meet your host The host of The Afterlight is Lauren Grace For the last 15 years, Lauren has worked in a variety of related fields, including media, sales, events and marketing. "I have been on my spiritual journey for the majority of my life, but quite seriously since 2002. It is a consuming passion for me. I have a background in radio broadcasting and decided to use my skills to develop a podcast. My aim is to provide people with a platform to explore spirituality. The Afterlight podcast features a variety of guests with different views and perspectives.” About the Afterlight Podcast The Afterlight is a Spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Contact The Afterlight To be a guest, apply here: https://theafterlightinstitute.com/apply-to-be-our-guest/ Email: Hello@Theafterlightinstitute.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcometoTheAfterlight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.afterlight/  

Before casting a spell... This is an excerpt taken from our episode: Modern witchcraft and love spells with the Glam Witch Listen here to the full episode: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hca6g-10b93df ----more---- This episode has been sponsored by The Afterlight Institute. Ignite the light, magic and miracles within.  The Afterlight Institute is a community of teachers and students seeking to expand their spiritual gifts and inner wisdom on the road to illuminating their forgotten selves. They offer products, resources and experiences aimed at empowering and encouraging the soul within to grow in light and love. If you are a spiritual teacher or practitioner that has been building your skills and knowledge for years and you are ready to share this wisdom with the world, The Afterlight Institute would like you to apply to become a course creator.  Apply here:  https://bit.ly/37SbfEg Follow the Afterlight Institute Website: https://theafterlightinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafterlightinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafterlightinstitute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafterlighpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJICw-Lu0ORxYWJGT7QTLw Meet Michael 'The Glam Witch' Michael Herkes (from Chicago, Illinois USA), also known as "The Glam Witch", has been a practicing modern witch for over 20 years. He is a devotee to the goddess Lilith and focuses his practice on crystals, glamour, love, moon, and sex magic.  Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and most recently Love Spells for the Modern Witch which was released on August 3rd. Additionally, Michael hosts "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers.  He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and to follow Michael online visit www.theglamwitch.com. Meet your host The host of The Afterlight is Lauren Grace For the last 15 years, Lauren has worked in a variety of related fields, including media, sales, events and marketing. "I have been on my spiritual journey for the majority of my life, but quite seriously since 2002. It is a consuming passion for me. I have a background in radio broadcasting and decided to use my skills to develop a podcast. My aim is to provide people with a platform to explore spirituality. The Afterlight podcast features a variety of guests with different views and perspectives.” About the Afterlight Podcast The Afterlight is a Spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Contact The Afterlight To be a guest, apply here: https://theafterlightinstitute.com/apply-to-be-our-guest/ Email: Hello@Theafterlightinstitute.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcometoTheAfterlight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.afterlight/  

At least we hope it will be

The one essential item every witch needs. This is an excerpt taken from our episode: Modern witchcraft and love spells with the Glam Witch Listen here to the full episode: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hca6g-10b93df ----more---- This episode has been sponsored by The Afterlight Institute. Ignite the light, magic and miracles within.  The Afterlight Institute is a community of teachers and students seeking to expand their spiritual gifts and inner wisdom on the road to illuminating their forgotten selves. They offer products, resources and experiences aimed at empowering and encouraging the soul within to grow in light and love. If you are a spiritual teacher or practitioner that has been building your skills and knowledge for years and you are ready to share this wisdom with the world, The Afterlight Institute would like you to apply to become a course creator.  Apply here:  https://bit.ly/37SbfEg Follow the Afterlight Institute Website: https://theafterlightinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafterlightinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafterlightinstitute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafterlighpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJICw-Lu0ORxYWJGT7QTLw Meet Michael 'The Glam Witch' Michael Herkes (from Chicago, Illinois USA), also known as "The Glam Witch", has been a practicing modern witch for over 20 years. He is a devotee to the goddess Lilith and focuses his practice on crystals, glamour, love, moon, and sex magic.  Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and most recently Love Spells for the Modern Witch which was released on August 3rd. Additionally, Michael hosts "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers.  He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and to follow Michael online visit www.theglamwitch.com. Meet your host The host of The Afterlight is Lauren Grace For the last 15 years, Lauren has worked in a variety of related fields, including media, sales, events and marketing. "I have been on my spiritual journey for the majority of my life, but quite seriously since 2002. It is a consuming passion for me. I have a background in radio broadcasting and decided to use my skills to develop a podcast. My aim is to provide people with a platform to explore spirituality. The Afterlight podcast features a variety of guests with different views and perspectives.” About the Afterlight Podcast The Afterlight is a Spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Contact The Afterlight To be a guest, apply here: https://theafterlightinstitute.com/apply-to-be-our-guest/ Email: Hello@Theafterlightinstitute.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcometoTheAfterlight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.afterlight/  

The basic parts of a spell to get right. This is an excerpt taken from our episode: Modern witchcraft and love spells with the Glam Witch Listen here to the full episode: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hca6g-10b93df ----more---- This episode has been sponsored by The Afterlight Institute. Ignite the light, magic and miracles within.  The Afterlight Institute is a community of teachers and students seeking to expand their spiritual gifts and inner wisdom on the road to illuminating their forgotten selves. They offer products, resources and experiences aimed at empowering and encouraging the soul within to grow in light and love. If you are a spiritual teacher or practitioner that has been building your skills and knowledge for years and you are ready to share this wisdom with the world, The Afterlight Institute would like you to apply to become a course creator.  Apply here:  https://bit.ly/37SbfEg Follow the Afterlight Institute Website: https://theafterlightinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafterlightinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafterlightinstitute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafterlighpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJICw-Lu0ORxYWJGT7QTLw Meet Michael 'The Glam Witch' Michael Herkes (from Chicago, Illinois USA), also known as "The Glam Witch", has been a practicing modern witch for over 20 years. He is a devotee to the goddess Lilith and focuses his practice on crystals, glamour, love, moon, and sex magic.  Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and most recently Love Spells for the Modern Witch which was released on August 3rd. Additionally, Michael hosts "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers.  He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and to follow Michael online visit www.theglamwitch.com. Meet your host The host of The Afterlight is Lauren Grace For the last 15 years, Lauren has worked in a variety of related fields, including media, sales, events and marketing. "I have been on my spiritual journey for the majority of my life, but quite seriously since 2002. It is a consuming passion for me. I have a background in radio broadcasting and decided to use my skills to develop a podcast. My aim is to provide people with a platform to explore spirituality. The Afterlight podcast features a variety of guests with different views and perspectives.” About the Afterlight Podcast The Afterlight is a Spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Contact The Afterlight To be a guest, apply here: https://theafterlightinstitute.com/apply-to-be-our-guest/ Email: Hello@Theafterlightinstitute.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcometoTheAfterlight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.afterlight/  

Types of witches and magic, with the Glam Witch This is an excerpt taken from our episode: Modern witchcraft and love spells with the Glam Witch Listen here to the full episode: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hca6g-10b93df ----more---- This episode has been sponsored by The Afterlight Institute. Ignite the light, magic and miracles within.  The Afterlight Institute is a community of teachers and students seeking to expand their spiritual gifts and inner wisdom on the road to illuminating their forgotten selves. They offer products, resources and experiences aimed at empowering and encouraging the soul within to grow in light and love. If you are a spiritual teacher or practitioner that has been building your skills and knowledge for years and you are ready to share this wisdom with the world, The Afterlight Institute would like you to apply to become a course creator.  Apply here:  https://bit.ly/37SbfEg Follow the Afterlight Institute Website: https://theafterlightinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafterlightinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafterlightinstitute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafterlighpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJICw-Lu0ORxYWJGT7QTLw Meet Michael 'The Glam Witch' Michael Herkes (from Chicago, Illinois USA), also known as "The Glam Witch", has been a practicing modern witch for over 20 years. He is a devotee to the goddess Lilith and focuses his practice on crystals, glamour, love, moon, and sex magic.  Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and most recently Love Spells for the Modern Witch which was released on August 3rd. Additionally, Michael hosts "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers.  He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and to follow Michael online visit www.theglamwitch.com. Meet your host The host of The Afterlight is Lauren Grace For the last 15 years, Lauren has worked in a variety of related fields, including media, sales, events and marketing. "I have been on my spiritual journey for the majority of my life, but quite seriously since 2002. It is a consuming passion for me. I have a background in radio broadcasting and decided to use my skills to develop a podcast. My aim is to provide people with a platform to explore spirituality. The Afterlight podcast features a variety of guests with different views and perspectives.” About the Afterlight Podcast The Afterlight is a Spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Contact The Afterlight To be a guest, apply here: https://theafterlightinstitute.com/apply-to-be-our-guest/ Email: Hello@Theafterlightinstitute.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcometoTheAfterlight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.afterlight/  

How to cast a spell and the meaning of colours, with the Glam Witch This is an excerpt taken from our episode: Modern witchcraft and love spells with the Glam Witch Listen here to the full episode: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hca6g-10b93df ----more---- This episode has been sponsored by The Afterlight Institute. Ignite the light, magic and miracles within.  The Afterlight Institute is a community of teachers and students seeking to expand their spiritual gifts and inner wisdom on the road to illuminating their forgotten selves. They offer products, resources and experiences aimed at empowering and encouraging the soul within to grow in light and love. If you are a spiritual teacher or practitioner that has been building your skills and knowledge for years and you are ready to share this wisdom with the world, The Afterlight Institute would like you to apply to become a course creator.    Apply here:  https://bit.ly/37SbfEg Follow the Afterlight Institute Website: https://theafterlightinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafterlightinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafterlightinstitute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafterlighpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJICw-Lu0ORxYWJGT7QTLw   Meet Michael 'The Glam Witch' Michael Herkes (from Chicago, Illinois USA), also known as "The Glam Witch", has been a practicing modern witch for over 20 years. He is a devotee to the goddess Lilith and focuses his practice on crystals, glamour, love, moon, and sex magic.  Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and most recently Love Spells for the Modern Witch which was released August 3rd. Additionally, Michael hosts "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers.  He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and to follow Michael online visit www.theglamwitch.com.   Meet your host The host of The Afterlight is Lauren Grace For the last 15 years, Lauren has worked in a variety of related fields, including media, sales, events and marketing. "I have been on my spiritual journey for the majority of my life, but quite seriously since 2002. It is a consuming passion for me. I have a background in radio broadcasting and decided to use my skills to develop a podcast. My aim is to provide people with a platform to explore spirituality. The Afterlight podcast features a variety of guests with different views and perspectives.” About the Afterlight Podcast The Afterlight is a Spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Contact The Afterlight To be a guest, apply here: https://theafterlightinstitute.com/apply-to-be-our-guest/ Email: Hello@Theafterlightinstitute.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcometoTheAfterlight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.afterlight/  

Modern witchcraft and love spells with the Glam Witch, Michael Herkes/ In this conversation with The Glam Witch, we spoke about all things witchcraft. If you want to explore types of witches and magic, how to cast a spell, essential items every witch needs and the power of love spells this is the episode for you. ----more---- This episode has been sponsored by The Afterlight Institute. Ignite the light, magic and miracles within.  The Afterlight Institute is a community of teachers and students seeking to expand their spiritual gifts and inner wisdom on the road to illuminating their forgotten selves. They offer products, resources and experiences aimed at empowering and encouraging the soul within to grow in light and love. If you are a spiritual teacher or practitioner that has been building your skills and knowledge for years and you are ready to share this wisdom with the world, The Afterlight Institute would like you to apply to become a course creator.  Apply here: https://bit.ly/37SbfEg Follow the Afterlight Institute Website: https://theafterlightinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafterlightinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafterlightinstitute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafterlighpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJICw-Lu0ORxYWJGT7QTLw Meet Michael 'The Glam Witch' Michael Herkes (from Chicago, Illinois USA), also known as "The Glam Witch", has been a practicing modern witch for over 20 years. He is a devotee to the goddess Lilith and focuses his practice on crystals, glamour, love, moon, and sex magic.  Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and most recently Love Spells for the Modern Witch which was released on August 3rd. Additionally, Michael hosts "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers.  He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and to follow Michael online visit www.theglamwitch.com.   Meet your host The host of The Afterlight is Lauren Grace For the last 15 years, Lauren has worked in a variety of related fields, including media, sales, events and marketing. "I have been on my spiritual journey for the majority of my life, but quite seriously since 2002. It is a consuming passion for me. I have a background in radio broadcasting and decided to use my skills to develop a podcast. My aim is to provide people with a platform to explore spirituality. The Afterlight podcast features a variety of guests with different views and perspectives.” About the Afterlight Podcast The Afterlight is a Spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Contact The Afterlight To be a guest, apply here: https://theafterlightinstitute.com/apply-to-be-our-guest/ Email: Hello@Theafterlightinstitute.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelcometoTheAfterlight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.afterlight/  

Remembering our weekend

In this episode, we interview Michael Herkes, AKA "The Glam Witch", about his devotion to Goddess Lilith, and his journey into the world of Glamour Magick. Packed with real world ways to incorporate some glamour into your everyday life, including baths, fashion and witchy cocktails, it's time to pour a glass of rose and join us for this glam conversation! Michael is the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care, and the bewitching upcoming book Love Spells for the Modern Witch. Additionally, Michael has been a contributor to Witch Way Magazine in addition to hosting "Glam Fridays" on the Witch With Me IGTV channel @witch.with.tv, giving tips and tricks for magical makeovers. He is a professional tarot reader and nationwide speaker, having presented at festivals such as Gather the Witches, Hexfest, and WitchCon, in addition to being featured in an exhibit at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. Follow him on Instagram: @the.glam.witch Witchin' & Bitchin' The Podcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/wab.the.podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/witchinandbitchin.the.podcast Email: wab.the.podcast@gmail.com LISTEN TO US HERE: https://linktr.ee/WABthepodcast WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/oMOTyBFSk7s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/witchinandbitchin/message

Unraveling the new fantasy world of the trumptards

Byron Ballard grew up wild and “unchurched” in the mountains of rural western North Carolina.  That lack of religious structure allowed her to grow her own spiritual practices - which later she would identify as Paganism/Wicca, a collection of earth based spirtual practices.   Such beliefs manifested around the world with similar ideas.  Ballard is a folklorist specializing in the cultural history of the Scotch/Irish who immigrated to the Appalachian mountains. You can find more about her here: https://www.myvillagewitch.com/If you order her latest book from Malaprops you can get a signed copy:https://www.malaprops.com/book/9780738764535H. Byron Ballard, BA, MFA, is a western NC native, teacher, folklorist and writer. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at Sacred Space Conference, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Southeast Wise Women's Herbal Conference, Glastonbury Goddess Conference, Heartland, Sirius Rising, Starwood, Scottish Pagan Federation Conference, Hexfest and other festivals and conferences. She serves as senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC. She podcasts about Appalachian folkways on “Wyrd Mountain Gals.”Her essays are featured in several anthologies and she writes a regular column for SageWoman Magazine. Her books include “Staubs and Ditchwater” (2012), the companion volume “Asfidity and Mad-Stones” (2015) “Embracing Willendorf” (2017), “Earth Works: Ceremonies in Tower Time” (2018),“Roots, Branches, and Spirits: the Folkways and Witchery of Appalachia” fromLlewellyn (Feb. 2021) and “Seasons of a Magical Life: a Pagan Path of Living” (Weiser, August 2021). Upcoming: “The Ragged Wound: Tending the Soul of Appalachia” (Smith Bridge Press), “Porch Food: a cookbook from Wyrd Mountain” and a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream.www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com

The southern Appalachians are rich in folk magic and witchery. This book explores the region's customs and traditions for magical healing, luck, prosperity, and more. Author Byron Ballard―known as the village witch of Asheville, North Carolina―teaches you about the old ways and why they work, from dowsing to communicating with spirits. H. Byron Ballard, BA, MFA (Asheville, NC) is a western NC native, teacher, folklorist, and writer. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at several festivals and conferences, including the Sacred Space Conference, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Starwood, Hexfest and many others. She serves as senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC. She podcasts about Appalachian folkways on "Wyrd Mountain Gals." Her essays are featured in several anthologies and she writes a regular column for SageWoman Magazine. Find her online at www.myvillagewitch.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/BlackthornGrove/support

Time is running out to get your tickets for HexFest. Go to HexFest.com to remedy this

it seems traditional that somebody is all up in arms about this very successful festival, so Christian decided to start a second one as well

in this episode Ed explores the world of business with Guest Christian Day. Christian Day is a modern day Warlock living in the Crescent City of New Orleans, Louisiana and, with his husband warlock Brian Cain, owns Warlocks, Inc., a business umbrella dedicated to their various business pursuits. Christian and Brian host HexFest, an annual weekend of Witchery in New Orleans and Festival of the Dead, a monthlong celebration of the spirits held each October in Salem, Massachusetts that includes such popular events as the Official Salem Witches’ Halloween Ball, an Annual Psychic Fair and Witchcraft Expo, and an authentic séance. Both an initiate and practitioner of the ancient arts of Witchcraft, Christian sees his practices as both a spiritual priesthood devoted to the magic of the old Gods and the practice of old world folk Witchery, healing, and communion with the dead. Christian and Brian own two occult shops in Salem, Massachusetts: HEX: Old World Witchery, dedicated to the practices of Witchcraft, Hoodoo, and Conjure, and OMEN, a psychic parlor and Witchcraft emporium which features a staff of gifted psychic readers. In 2012, he also opened a Hex shop in New Orleans, where he now lives and opened an Omen there in 2019.  Among his many media appearances, Christian has been featured on The Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, Showtime, TLC, MSNBC, Biography, Dish Network and in The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, CNN.com, USAToday.com and, of course, The Salem News.    

Always a controversial figure and one of our favorites to talk to, or rather, listen to him talk. HexFest just finished and of course there was drama and intrigue, fun and merriment and much magical education to be had at every turn. These shall be the stories you really wanna hear, listen up y'all.

The lead up to HexFest, the events, the presenters and of course the many controversies

This episode Autumn and Jera talk about Lughnasadh, the Z Budapest controversy, HexFest, and how to react to protestors at Pagan events.  To follow Millennial Pagan Podcast https://www.facebook.com/MillennialPaganPodCast/,  https://twitter.com/MillennialPagan, and Instagram @paganpod. Email us at Millennialpaganpod@gmail.com. To find Jera https://twitter.com/JeraStone. To find Autumnhttps://twitter.com/AutumnIronWolf,  https://www.facebook.com/autumn.wolfe.9216, and https://ironwolfcircle.wordpress.com/.

The Hubub at HexFestScience and the SoulStupid Shit the president DidAnd much more

On Wednesday, March 30th, at 9:00pm Eastern Time tune in live for Hex Education, an irreverent Witchcraft radio show featuring your hosts, Christian Day and Brian Cain. For this segment, we'll be discussing HexFest the annual New Orleans magick Festival. It is going to be a wild night filled with a few surprises and a variety surprise special guests! One lucky Caller will also have a chance to win a free HexFest ticket. Call (347) 308-8731 with questions and be sure to join us in the chat at http://bit.ly/1FUTfGU where you can interact with other listeners!

On Wednesday, March 30th, at 9:00pm Eastern Time tune in live for Hex Education, an irreverent Witchcraft radio show featuring your hosts, Christian Day and Brian Cain. For this segment, we'll be discussing HexFest the annual New Orleans magick Festival. It is going to be a wild night filled with a few surprises and a variety surprise special guests! One lucky Caller will also have a chance to win a free HexFest ticket. Call (347) 308-8731 with questions and be sure to join us in the chat at http://bit.ly/1FUTfGU where you can interact with other listeners!

Brian Cain is a teacher, psychic, medium and Witch. He is a devotee of several forms of British Traditional Witchcraft and is a High Priest of the Alexandrian Tradition. Brian was born into a family of psychics of both Celtic and Viking descent and learned to communicate with spirits as a small child. He was initiated into the path of Witchcraft at the age of 19 and was taught to see and hear the spiritual wisdom hidden within the cracks and crevices of everyday reality. Brian lives in New Orleans, a mysterious city steeped in magical secrets. Brian is the Co-owner of two occult shops in Salem, Massachusetts: HEX: Old World Witchery, dedicated to the practices of Witchcraft, Hoodoo, and Conjure, and OMEN, a psychic parlor and Witchcraft emporium which features a staff of gifted psychic readers. And a Hex shop in New Orleans. Brian is the admin and creator of the Facebook group British Traditional Witchcraft Priests and Postulants and Co-host of both festival of the Dead and Hexfest.

Brian Cain is a teacher, psychic, medium and a New Orleans Warlock. He is a devotee of several forms of British Traditional Witchcraft and is a High Priest of the Alexandrian Tradition. Brian was born into a family of psychics of both Celtic and Viking descent and learned to communicate with spirits as a small child. He was initiated into the path of Witchcraft at the age of 19 and was taught to see and hear the spiritual wisdom hidden within the cracks and crevices of everyday reality. Brian lives in New Orleans, a mysterious city steeped in magical secrets. Brian is the Co-owner of two occult shops in Salem, Massachusetts: HEX: Old World Witchery, dedicated to the practices of Witchcraft, Hoodoo, and Conjure, and OMEN, a psychic parlor and Witchcraft emporium which features a staff of gifted psychic readers. And a Hex shop in New Orleans. Brian is the admin and creator of the facebook group British Traditional Witchcraft Priests and Postulants and Co-host of both festival of the Dead and Hexfest. British Traditional Witchcraft Priests and postulants. (my FB group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/336136143209185/ Here are some sites about the traditions: http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/wiccantraditions/p/BritishTradWicca.htm