The Witchcast With Lucy Cavendish

They’ve been made fun of, laughed at, scorned and ignored - but the elementals of the great beneath shape the minerals, infuse our food with earthy, wholesome energy, tend and care for the wounded animals, and help we humans find our way to more healthy and prosperous lives. That is, if we stop treated them less seriously than they deserve. Who is Lucy exploring in this episode of the Witchcast? It is none other than the much-maligned Gnomes, the wise Kings and Queens, the Elders of the deep earth, whose healing powers and ancient knowledge is needed now as we move into times of transition for Mother Earth. Lucy then shares news of historic and haunted pubs, where you can drink spirits along with, ahem, the spirits, and gets excited about the British Museum’s wondrous new exhibition celebrating the Famine Divine, in Her myriad manifestations throughout time and culture. Lucy also unpacks curious listener's magickal questions, offers insightful advice, and ventures into the ways in which pop culture events are embracing the mythic and the occult. Featuring Pagan songs by artists as diverse as Wendy Rule, Suzanne Vega along with Eric Burdon and War, this is a beguiling episode that takes a very fresh look at beings both fabled and fabulous. Welcome to the sonic sacred circle, Witches! Blessed Be! Songs: Wendy Rule: ArtemisSuzanne Vega: PredictionsEric Burdon and War: Spill the WineThankyou to the glorious sponsors, Kohli Tea, Hemlock and Dagger, Primal Healing and Blue Angel Publishing. Heartfelt gratitude and brightest blessings to all the Patreon supporters, the heart and lifeblood off the Witchcast - you all are the wind beneath my broomstick! Pointy hat tips and honour to Shayne Brian for his production skills - wizard of sound - and to Georgia Allison for the visual magick. Most of all, Thankyou to YOU for listening. If you love the show, then please consider leaving a review or rating on iTunes - it would be so appreciated and it makes a true difference!The intro music is "We Are One" by the wonderful Pagan band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/Or visit their website - http://nordicdaughter.comMusic throughout the show includes tracks from Darksphere EmpireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give thanks for Lugh's Light, give thanks for the harvest! Raise high your scythes and be prepared to reap, Witches! It is nearly Lughnasad in the Northern Hemisphere, and within this episode Lucy offers up spells and rituals to help make the very most of the magickal energy of this point of the Wheel of the Year. Sacred to the Celtic God Lugh, this pagan festival offers us a time to bring in that which we have grown, and give thanks for the power of the light to grow our dreams and visions. Lughnasad is a wonderful time to take stock and prepare, enjoy the fruits of your labour and live, for just a time, deep in the well of gratitude. Herbs, stones and so much more are discussed - so take what you will from this episode, craft your own Lughnasad loving moments and simple celebrations, and enjoy this enchanted Witches Festival with Lucy! Music is by Tori Amos (sooo pagan!) and Damh the Bard. Thankyou to the glorious sponsors, Kohli Tea, Hemlock and Dagger, Primal Healing and Blue Angel Publishing. Heartfelt gratitude and Lughnasad blessings to all the Patreon supporters, the heart and lifeblood off the Witchcast - you all rock! Pointy hat tips and honour to Shayne Brian for his production skills - ear-alchemy, and to Georgia Allison for the visual magick. Most of all, Thankyou to YOU for listening. If you love the show, then please leave a review or rating on iTunes - it would be so appreciated and it makes a true difference! The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website - http://nordicdaughter.com Music throughout the show includes tracks from Darksphere Empire Download the Darksphere Empire album here - https://darksphere-empire.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-rainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Wheel turns, the maiden awakens, bone mother begins to lose her hold, and the land approaches her rebirth. Light up your candles, let down your hair, and dance in the green, Witches! In the southern hemisphere the sweet, fresh, newborn energy of Bride is arising, and as she slowly rises from her winter slumber, the land begins to shimmer and stir with new life. If you’re interested in the myths, history and legends of this time, join Lucy for spells, rituals, traditions connected to this sacred point on the Wheel of the Year. Lucy offers practical magickal tips on making the most of the energy, connecting with the Goddess in her Maiden form, the origins of the word Virgin and how it relates to this season, and the inevitable presence of the divine feminine through the rebirth of Spring. So many blessings, so many candles lit for your Imbolc, beautiful souls!  Music is by Marianne Faithfull and Stevie Nicks. Thankyou to the glorious sponsors, Kohli Tea, Hemlock and Dagger, Primal Healing and Blue Angel Publishing. Heartfelt gratitude and Imbolc blessings to all the Patreon supporters, the heart and lifeblood off the Witchcast - you all rock! Pointy hat applause to Shayne Brian for his production skills - ear-alchemy, and to Georgia Allison for the visual magick. Most of all, Thankyou to YOU for listening. If you love the show, then please leave a review or rating on iTunes or wherever you listen to the Witchcast - it would be so appreciated and we assure you, it makes a true difference! The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website - http://nordicdaughter.com Music throughout the show includes tracks from Darksphere Empire Download the Darksphere Empire album here - https://darksphere-empire.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-rainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blessings and welcome to you all, beautiful souls. In this episode of the Witchcast, Lucy watches (through tears) Agora, a film about Hypatia of Alexandria, a legendary Pagan (or was she?) scholar and teacher accused of Witchcraft, murdered by Christians in ancient Alexandria. Called by some the first Pagan martyr, the Witchcast explores Hypatia's brilliance, her neo-Platonic philosophy, her discoveries, and the catastrophic rift between pagans - or polytheists - and Christians in the late Roman Empire. Lucy analyses the film’s depiction of this remarkable woman, searching for truths about the Alexandrian age, the dreadful loss of the knowledge within that city's famed Library, and how one bad bishop can change the course of western history. Then, well. You can see there is a huge rediscovery of Kate Bush taking place at the moment. Babushka tik-toks, Withering Heights dance days and the revival of Running Up That Hill - or a Deal with God, thanks to Stranger Things. But did you know that one of Kate Bush’s songs is Magick in practice? Lucy shares a unique song from Kate Bush that is actually a true invocation of four Archangels that you can play to protect and shield yourself. Kate had an enduring relationship with a spiritual healer, whose crone-like wisdom and voice appears throughout her album, the Red Shoes. We move then to Lucy offering readings for listeners, with some very tricky questions answered by the cards, PLUS a reading for YOU. All this, and gorgeous pagan music - this is a powerful episode.Thankyou to Shayne, to Georgia, and to all the supportive and generous Patreon Family for their ongoing support, which is immensely appreciated. Gratitude to the sponsors of the Witchcast:Primal HealingHemlock and Dagger (they're back!)Kohli TeaBlue Angel Healing Love and appreciation for the support from all of the listeners. Please rate or review the Witchcast if you could, as it helps the show to find its future listeners, and helps us all gather together within the sonic sacred circle. Blessed be! The intro music is "We Are One" by the band Nordic Daughter. Find the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nordicdaughter/ Or visit their website - http://nordicdaughter.com Music throughout the show includes tracks from Darksphere EmpireDownload the Darksphere Empire album here - https://darksphere-empire.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-rainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.