The world of sigil witchery can be both fascinating and intimidating depending on your relationship to your artistic side. I was happy I mustered up the courage to try my hand at sigil craft with a little help and encouragement from Laura Tempest Zakroff, author of Sigil Witchery: A Witch’s Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols. […]
TNP128 Scottish Folk Magic with Scott Richardson-Reed of the Cailleach’s Herbarium
In this episode we are joined by Scott Richardson-Reed author of the popular blog, the Cailleach’s Herbarium, where he writes about Scottish Folk Magic, witchcraft, folklore and herbalism. I’ve followed Scott’s blog for a few years now and have thoroughly enjoyed the depth of research and frank discourse he brings to topics like cultural and […]
TNP122: Pashta MaryMoon on Accompanying the Dying, Hospice Singing, and Preparing for our Death
Pashta MaryMoon is a death doula, a Wiccan, a Quaker, and a longtime fan of Jesus. In fact, before we get to our conversation on death and dying, Pashta gives us a revealing tour of her early spirituality – a syncretic blend of earthy paganism, deep devotional relationship with Jesus as brother/lover/son, kinship with Mary […]
TNP103: Witchcraft + Parenting Wisdom with Beth & John Threlfall
This is a long-overdue episode. Two of my city’s most interesting residents live right next door and we’ve finally had a chance to sit down for a proper interview! An artist and mother, Beth Threlfall is a black cord priestess with Thirteenth House Mystery School in Victoria BC. She works hard to bring her art into the […]