Old Ways for the New Age

In this episode, I’m joined by clinical herbalist Dana Aronson of Wild Kin Botanicals for a meaningful, heartfelt conversation on mutual aid, herbal first aid, and community care.Dana shares her early connection to the natural world and how that shaped her view of health and healing as an adult. From there, we move into mutual aid — what it really means, how it differs from charity or for-profit structures, and why it’s such an important part of community care. Dana shares her experiences working in mutual-aid clinics and offering herbal first aid, wound care, and disaster relief support, along with the realities of this work and how to care for yourself while showing up for others.We touch on her experiences with plant spirit connection, including a memorable moment with Rosemary that connected Dana with her Ancestors, and we also speak to simple ways you can begin getting involved, wherever you are on your path.A thoughtful and important conversation about plants, people, and showing up for one another in a world that desperately needs our humanity. In this episode we discuss:• Dana’s connection to plants and her path into herbalism• What mutual aid is and why it matters• Herbal first aid, wound care, and disaster relief• Supporting community through herbal work• Caring for yourself while caring for others• Boundary plants to protect your energy• Simple ways to begin engaging in mutual aid• Plant spirit experiences, including RosemaryDana Aronson is a clinical herbalist, educator, and holistic practitioner based in Southern Oregon. After her studies, she found herself facilitating herbal first aid pop-ups. These pop up clinics provide herbal first aid and wellness to gatherings, to places that have been hit with natural devastation, and to working with folks who are unhoused and implementing harm reduction and wound care. Dana believes in offering accessible herbal medicines and transparent information. She teaches in the classroom, through 1:1 holistic sessions, and through hands-on learning in the great outdoors.Find Dana:- https://www.wildkinbotanicals.com/- https://www.instagram.com/_wildkin- Work with Dana: https://www.wildkinbotanicals.com/professional-services- Dana’s resources, including the “Herbal First Aid Aftercare for All Who Have Experienced Police Violence” Ebook: https://www.wildkinbotanicals.com/resourcesFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Work 1:1 with Hannah: https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-mooreMentioned in Episode:- https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/products/throat-coat-teaThanks for reading Hannah Forest Herbalist! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the very first Kitchen Table Chats episode — a new segment inspired by the feeling of gathering around the hearth with friends to share stories, ideas, and the lessons we’re learning along the way, along with personal reflections from my own herbal craft and spiritual journey.In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Ellene Sakis of Temple of Ellene for a cosy and open conversation about money magic.We explore Ellene’s experiences creating and working with money bowls, what they are, and how they can be used as a magical tool for inviting prosperity. We also discuss alternative practices like money jars and abundance oils, and the mindset shifts that help support a more abundant relationship with wealth.Our conversation moves into the deeper layers of money magic, including the stories many of us carry about money, and the difference between abundance magic and money magic. I share my plans for building a money bowl in the near future. A funny, thoughtful conversation about prosperity, intention, and creating space to receive more in our lives.In this episode we discuss:• What money bowls are and how they work• Ellene’s experiences creating money bowls• Alternatives like money jars and abundance oils• Mindset shifts around prosperity• Rewriting inherited money stories• The difference between abundance and money magic• Matriarchal wealth modelsFind Ellene:- https://templeofellene.com/- Work with Ellene: https://templeofellene.com/offerings- https://www.instagram.com/temple.of.elleneFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Work 1:1 with Hannah: https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-mooreMentioned in Episode:- https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualtoolbox/- https://www.instagram.com/witchtalkspodcast/ (I was wrong, she definitely is still making episodes!)- https://www.instagram.com/BackOnTheBroomstick/ Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this month’s Star Notes, we step into one of the most potent thresholds of the year. Mikailah Rachael explores the energies surrounding the March lunar eclipse, the beginning of the astrological new year, and the radiant return of Venus as the evening star. We travel through the myth of Inanna’s descent and re-emergence, and the steady, sacred flame of Vesta — two archetypes offering guidance for both personal renewal and collective tending.Rachael shares grounded, heartfelt ritual practices for navigating this season, including working with a mother candle to uplift the collective and offer protection to mothers, children, and families. We also discuss the magic of dreaming herbs like Mugwort and Lemon Balm, and how to weave them gently into daily rituals.An informative and practical conversation for anyone moving through change, seeking deeper alignment, or wanting to anchor into the spiritual medicine of this seasonal transition.“Rachael from Star Witch Astrology is a hereditary folk witch, soul astrologer & transpersonal therapist experienced in oracular traditions and Western ritual arts.Her private sessions embody ancient practices in a contemporary form to support people through the planetary cycles, and ultimately, empower their lives with a love of magic and transformation.Rachael spends part of her seasonal year on a sacred mountain in Australia, walking the Indigenous rainforest, whilst pursuing academic studies in cultural anthropology and following her passion for traditional witchcraft and ethnobotany.  She spends the other part of her seasonal year on her ancestral homelands in England.”Find Rachael:- www.starwitchastrology.com- https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/- The Venus Magick Evening Star Program- 1:1 Sessions with Mikailah RachaelFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Book a 1:1 session with HannahThanks for listening to the Old Ways for the New Age podcast! This episode is public, and sharing it is one of the best free ways to support the work we do. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’m joined by naturopath and clinical herbalist Claire Murray for a conversation that bridges evidence-based practice with spiritual connection. Claire’s work lives where science meets soul, and together we explore what holistic healthcare looks like when intuition, spirit, and clinical knowledge are allowed to coexist.We begin with her path into naturopathy, from childhood plant fascination to formal study, and what she found (and didn’t find) within modern clinical training. Claire speaks openly about the gaps in contemporary herbal education, especially the absence of spiritual health, intuitive development, and deeper relational frameworks.We explore how Claire wove spirituality back into her work: her early plant-spirit experiences, learning to listen to the body and land, the role of wildcrafting and bioregional herbalism, and how developing her intuitive abilities now supports her clinical practice. We discuss what intuition actually looks like in a healthcare setting, not as something vague, but as a vital aspect of truly holistic care.Topics we cover:• Claire’s path into naturopathy• Gaps in modern herbal / clinical education• Bringing spirituality into practice• Plant-spirit experiences & subtle energetics• Wildcrafting & bioregional herbalism• Creating her own product line• Studying at the College of Psychic Studies• Intuition as part of holistic healthcareA grounding, expansive conversation for practitioners, plant lovers, and anyone curious about the intersection of science and spirit.Find Claire:- https://www.naturopathclairemurray.com/- https://www.instagram.com/theclairemurray- https://www.naturopathclairemurray.com/work-together- https://www.naturopathclairemurray.com/spirit-botanicaFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-mooreMentioned in Episode:- https://www.schoolofintuitiveherbalism.weedsintheheart.org.uk/- Heidi Wedd https://wildflowerwalker.com/- Heidi Merika https://heidimerika.com.au/Thanks for listening to the Old Ways for the New Age podcast! This episode is public, and sharing it is one of the best free ways to support the work we do. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I’m joined once again by author, anthropologist, folklorist, and beloved storyteller Jenn Campus to celebrate the release of her enchanted new book, Witches’ Brews: Recipes & Rituals from the Wisdom in Your Bones.Together, we explore what it means to tend the hearth, both the literal hearth of your home and the energetic one that holds your lineage, your rituals, and the magic of your everyday life.We talk about:- How to discover the hearth of your home (even if you don’t have a physical fireplace)- Who or what a hearthkeeper is—and how to become one- Working with the spirits of the land and home- Kitchen witchery and daily rituals- The role of ancestral practices, and how traditions evolve to keep relevant to modern life- How Witches’ Brews helps us reconnect with seasonal living, animism, and the wisdom living quietly in our bonesWhether you’re seeking ancestral reconnection, want to deepen your kitchen rituals, or are longing to feel more rooted in your home and land, this conversation is a gentle, nourishing invitation back to your roots.Find Jenn:- https://jenncampusauthor.com/- https://www.instagram.com/jenncampus_author/- https://soundcloud.com/jenn-campus-author - https://www.patreon.com/cw/jenncampusauthor- https://jenncampusauthor.com/books/witches-brews/Find Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-moore Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this first Star Notes episode, passionate astrologer Mikailah Rachael from Star Witch Astrology explores the month’s major celestial events, including the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, the rise of Venus as the Evening Star on February 16th, and the Neptune–Saturn conjunction in Aries. Rachael breaks down what these energies may bring, how they might show up in everyday life, and offers simple, grounding ritual ideas for protecting the home during this potent time.“Rachael from Star Witch Astrology is a hereditary folk witch, soul astrologer & transpersonal therapist experienced in oracular traditions and Western ritual arts.Her private sessions embody ancient practices in a contemporary form to support people through the planetary cycles, and ultimately, empower their lives with a love of magic and transformation.Rachael spends part of her seasonal year on a sacred mountain in Australia, walking the Indigenous rainforest, whilst pursuing academic studies in cultural anthropology and following her passion for traditional witchcraft and ethnobotany.  She spends the other part of her seasonal year on her ancestral homelands in England.”Find Rachael:- www.starwitchastrology.com- https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/- The Venus Magick Evening Star Program- 1:1 Sessions with Mikailah RachaelFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Book a 1:1 session with HannahThanks for listening to the Old Ways for the New Age podcast! This episode is public, and sharing it is one of the best free ways to support the work we do. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this first episode of Season Five, I’m joined once again by Mikailah Rachael of Star Witch Astrology for a rich and grounding conversation on embodied, experiential astrology and why it offers a powerful entry point for people at all levels of astrological experience.We explore astrology as something lived and felt in the body rather than only studied intellectually, and why this approach can be especially supportive for neurospicy folk. From there, we dive into the archetype of Venus and her cyclical journey as both the Morning Star and Evening Star, including how to locate Venus in the sky and begin relating to her through direct observation.Our conversation weaves Venus’s astronomical cycle with myth, particularly the ancient Mesopotamian story of the Descent of Inanna, exploring themes of devotion, descent and return. We also touch on the Venus Moon Gates, Venusian magickal plants and how working with planetary cycles can become a deeply personal and intuitive practice.Mikailah also shares details about her upcoming guided journey, Venus Magick Evening Star Program, and has generously gifted listeners a free resource, which is mentioned at the very end of the episode, as well as a discount for listeners of the Old Ways pod to receive 15% off a 1:1 Venus Astro Lore session! Just use the code VENUS at checkout. Access Your Free Resource Here! “Rachael from Star Witch Astrology is a hereditary folk witch, soul astrologer & transpersonal therapist experienced in oracular traditions and Western ritual arts.Her private sessions embody ancient practices in a contemporary form to support people through the planetary cycles, and ultimately, empower their lives with a love of magic and transformation.Rachael spends part of her seasonal year on a sacred mountain in Australia, walking the Indigenous rainforest, whilst pursuing academic studies in cultural anthropology and following her passion of traditional witchcraft and ethnobotany.  She spends the other part of her seasonal year on her ancestral homelands in England.”Find Rachael:- www.starwitchastrology.com- https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/- For Magickal Folk podcast- The Venus Magick Evening Star Program - Lunar Magick self-paced course- 1:1 Sessions with Mikailah RachaelFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Book a 1:1 session with Hannah Mentioned in Episode:- Babula Clement, Astrologer & Teacher - Normandy Ellis books: > Dreams of Isis > The Union of Isis and Thoth Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In the final episode of this three-part series, we complete our journey through Meghan’s eight-season model inspired by the Wheel of the Year and the Ayurvedic doshas. We explore the final seasonal transitions, how they shape our physical and emotional landscape, and the herbal and lifestyle approaches that best support each phase. Meghan offers clear guidance for weaving these teachings into everyday life so we can nurture our health, our families, and our communities with seasonal wisdom. This closing episode brings the full model together and invites you to step into a more attuned and sustainable way of living.About Meghan:Meghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist and the founder and director of Heritage School of Herbal Medicine, where she guides students on a unique sense-based herbalism course and journey, Awaken Herbal Wisdom, for up to three turnings of the wheel.Meghan’s practice of herbalism is rooted in the belief that we must remember, reclaim and relearn our knowledge of our bodies, our autonomy and how to work with plant medicine in order to bring control of our own health back into our families and homes for a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet. Through her herbalism school, Meghan facilitates the development of confident, empowered herbalists, attuned to the messages of their bodies and the natural world. Living the deep wisdom of herbal medicine within themselves, their homes and their communities, they uplift themselves and others, creating a stronger society organically.Meghan is a member of both the Association of Master Herbalists and the Ayurvedic Professionals Association.Find Meghan:- Instagram @heritageschoolofherbalmedicine- Website https://www.heritageschoolofherbalmedicine.com/- Learn more about Meghan’s upcoming intensive herbalism course, Awaken Herbal Wisdom- Join Meghan’s mailing list for updates on current cohorts and when applications openFind Hannah:- Instagram @hannahforest.herbalist- Website https://www.hannahforest.com/Tonic Apotheca:- Instagram @tonic.apothecaFind the Old Ways Pod:- Instagram @oldwaysnewage_pod- Youtube @oldwaysnewagepod Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In part two of this three-part series, Meghan guides us deeper into the eight-season framework and how it begins to weave together with the Ayurvedic doshas. We explore the qualities of each season, how they show up in our bodies and energy, and why this awareness supports a more grounded herbal practice. Meghan shares practical ways to work with seasonal shifts through herbs, food, and simple lifestyle adjustments that help us stay well. This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to find their way closer to living in alignment with the seasons in their own homes.About Meghan:Meghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist and the founder and director of Heritage School of Herbal Medicine, where she guides students on a unique sense-based herbalism course and journey, Awaken Herbal Wisdom, for up to three turnings of the wheel.Meghan’s practice of herbalism is rooted in the belief that we must remember, reclaim and relearn our knowledge of our bodies, our autonomy and how to work with plant medicine in order to bring control of our own health back into our families and homes for a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet. Through her herbalism school, Meghan facilitates the development of confident, empowered herbalists, attuned to the messages of their bodies and the natural world. Living the deep wisdom of herbal medicine within themselves, their homes and their communities, they uplift themselves and others, creating a stronger society organically.Meghan is a member of both the Association of Master Herbalists and the Ayurvedic Professionals Association.Find Meghan:- Instagram @heritageschoolofherbalmedicine- Website https://www.heritageschoolofherbalmedicine.com/- Learn more about Meghan’s upcoming intensive herbalism course, Awaken Herbal Wisdom- Join Meghan’s mailing list for updates on current cohorts and when applications openFind Hannah:- Instagram @hannahforest.herbalist - Website https://www.hannahforest.com/Tonic Apotheca:- Instagram @tonic.apothecaFind the Old Ways Pod:- Instagram @oldwaysnewage_pod- Youtube @oldwaysnewagepod Thanks for reading Hannah Forest Herbalist! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this first part of my conversation with herbalist and educator Meghan Rhodes, we explore the foundations that shape her unique eight-season model for herbal practice. Meghan walks us through the fundamentals of the Wheel of the Year, the core qualities of the three Ayurvedic doshas, and how she integrates these systems to create a truly holistic, seasonal approach to working with plants. Together, we look at how reconnecting with cyclical wisdom supports a more intuitive, empowered relationship with our bodies, our health and the natural world. Part two continues next fortnight!About Meghan:Meghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist and the founder and director of Heritage School of Herbal Medicine, where she guides students on a unique sense-based herbalism course and journey, Awaken Herbal Wisdom, for up to three turnings of the wheel.Meghan’s practice of herbalism is rooted in the belief that we must remember, reclaim and relearn our knowledge of our bodies, our autonomy and how to work with plant medicine in order to bring control of our own health back into our families and homes for a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet. Through her herbalism school, Meghan facilitates the development of confident, empowered herbalists, attuned to the messages of their bodies and the natural world. Living the deep wisdom of herbal medicine within themselves, their homes and their communities, they uplift themselves and others, creating a stronger society organically.Meghan is a member of both the Association of Master Herbalists and the Ayurvedic Professionals Association.Find Meghan:- Instagram @heritageschoolofherbalmedicine- Website https://www.heritageschoolofherbalmedicine.com/- Learn more about Meghan’s upcoming intensive herbalism course, Awaken Herbal Wisdom- Join Meghan’s mailing list for updates on current cohorts and when applications openFind Hannah:- Instagram @hannahforest.herbalist - Website https://www.hannahforest.com/Tonic Apotheca:- Instagram @tonic.apothecaFind the Old Ways Pod:- Instagram @oldwaysnewage_pod- Youtube @oldwaysnewagepodThanks for listening to the Old Ways for the New Age podcast! This episode is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

Get ready, find a comfy sit spot and grab your notepad and pen as you prepare to dive into this week’s episode with researcher, herbalist and skincare formulation expert Kaja Skraskova from Herbae Thylacini. Kaja is passionate and so incredibly knowledgeable on all things herbal and natural skincare, and she is deeply generous with sharing this information and wisdom with our community in this conversation. From understanding the difference between ‘natural’ and herbal skincare, learning about the energetics of skincare base products, and discussing our roles as good stewards of the Earth along with touching on the role of essential oils in skincare, the concept of seasonal skincare and ways to learn how to begin to formulate your own high-quality herbal skin products, your mind will be processing this episode for a while to come. Don’t forget to check out the links below to connect with Kaja and consider joining her upcoming herbal skincare courses, including part two and three of her signature formulation education series - Herbal Skin Craft, Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care (happening August 9th 2025) and Herbal Extracts for Herbal Skin Care (30th August 2025).Happy note taking, and don’t forget to leave a comment, a rating, like, subscribe or share with a friend to show your support if you enjoyed the episode!Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova is a herbalist living with her family on Yuggera Country. Kaja specializes in the crafting of herbal skin care and topical herbal medicines, drawing on the principles of Galenic formulation. With her formal background in European pharmacy (MPharm) and a PhD in analytical chemistry, Kaja comes to herbalism with a strong science background. However, it was her love and passion for medicinal plants that fuelled Kaja's studies in the first place. She is a vocal advocate of sustainable use of medicinal herbs, leaning heavily into bioregional herbalism. Through her online course, Herbal Skin Craft, she trains herbalists and naturopaths to formulate personalized herbal skin care by bridging traditional herbalism, pharmaceutical compounding, and cosmetic science. In addition to teaching, she offers bespoke skincare formulations for individual clients.Find Kaja:- https://herbaethylacini.com.au/- https://www.instagram.com/herbae_thylacini/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinaskr/- Herbal skincare coursesFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/Mentioned in Episode:- Herbal Skincraft course- https://www.sustainableherbsinitiative.org/- Following the Herbal Harvest book (formerly the Business of Botanicals) by Ann Armbrecht- Yarrow & Hibiscus Creamy Moisturizer Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to season 4 of the Old Ways for the New Age Podcast! I am so excited to invite you back for a big warm hug and a cup of cacao as we explore herbal medicine, astrology, seasonal living, natural therapies, and so much more in an exciting blend of solo episodes and wonderful interviews with talented individuals who support their communities in cultivating vibrant, deeply-rooted wellness. In today’s episode we are kicking it off with a bang as I have a great discussion with Meghan Rhodes from Rhodes Roots and Remedies School of Herbal Medicine. Meghan is a wealth of knowledge about home herbalism and exploring herbs through tastes and senses. In our chat we cover so many topics including embodied herbalism, women’s history with the plants and healing, her seven taste system, reclaiming our inner authority and incorporating intuition into our herbal practises. We touch on our ancestral remembering of the plants, kitchen herbalism and even how to introduce kids to herbal remedies! There is something for everyone in this episode, and I know you are going to enjoy diving in and exploring the world of sensory herbalism with us. Happy listening, and don’t forget to check out the links below for more ways to connect with us!About Meghan:Meghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist and the founder and director of Rhodes Roots & Remedies School of Herbal Medicine, where she guides students on a unique sense-based herbalism course and journey, Awaken Herbal Wisdom, for up to three turnings of the wheel.Meghan’s practice of herbalism is rooted in the belief that we must remember, reclaim and relearn our knowledge of our bodies, our autonomy and how to work with plant medicine in order to bring control of our own health back into our families and homes for a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet. Through her herbalism school, Meghan facilitates the development of confident, empowered herbalists, attuned to the messages of their bodies and the natural world. Living the deep wisdom of herbal medicine within themselves, their homes and their communities, they uplift themselves and others, creating a stronger society organically.Meghan is a member of both the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and the Ayurvedic Professionals Association.Find Meghan:- Instagram @rhodesrootsandremedies - Website www.rhodesrootsandremedies.co.uk- Learn more about Meghan’s upcoming Intensive Herbalism course hereFind Hannah:- Instagram @hannahforest.herbalist Grown Botanicals:- https://www.instagram.com/grown.botanicals Find the Old Ways Pod:- Instagram @oldwaysnewage_pod - Youtube @oldwaysnewagepod Get the Latest Edition of the Botanical Anthology:- https://plantwondercollective.com/ Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this month’s Star Notes, Mikailah Rachael of Star Witch Astrology guides us through the energies of Aries season and the shifts unfolding across April.We explore the themes of initiation, movement, and renewed energy that come with the astrological new year, alongside the balancing influence of the Full Moon in Libra, which invites reflection on relationships, reciprocity, and the spaces where tension may be asking for our attention.Rachael also shares insight into working with new moon energy, offering a grounded approach to setting intentions and examining how you align yourself with natural timings. She then touches on the longer-term shift of Uranus moving into Gemini, for a seven-year transit and what this may begin to stir in the collective landscape around communication, learning, and change, along with enhance telepathic abilities. Throughout the episode, Mikailah offers practical magical suggestions for working with Aries season — simple, accessible ways to bring this energy into your spiritual practice, whether through ritual, intention, or everyday action.A steady and supportive guide for navigating the energy of the month ahead.“Rachael from Star Witch Astrology is a hereditary folk witch, soul astrologer & transpersonal therapist experienced in oracular traditions and Western ritual arts.Her private sessions embody ancient practices in a contemporary form to support people through the planetary cycles, and ultimately, empower their lives with a love of magic and transformation.Rachael spends part of her seasonal year on a sacred mountain in Australia, walking the Indigenous rainforest, whilst pursuing academic studies in cultural anthropology and following her passion for traditional witchcraft and ethnobotany.  She spends the other part of her seasonal year on her ancestral homelands in England.”Find Rachael:- www.starwitchastrology.com- https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/- The Venus Magick Evening Star Program- 1:1 Sessions with Mikailah RachaelFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Book a 1:1 session with HannahHannah Forest Herbalist is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

As part of the Wheel of the Year Almanac series, this episode offers a grounded, accessible introduction to Lughnasadh, weaving together seasonal lore, correspondences and practical ways to work with this turning point of the year.We discuss the origins and meaning of Lughnasadh, including its connection to harvest, sacrifice, abundance and gratitude, and explore key associations such as colours, plants, crystals, deities and traditional foods. We also look at simple, heartfelt ways to honour the season through ritual, the home, the kitchen and everyday life.This episode is an invitation to slow down, acknowledge what is ripening in your life, and consciously meet the shift from growth into harvest with intention and reverence.Perfect for those new to the Wheel of the Year, as well as seasoned practitioners seeking a deeper seasonal relationship.Find Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- Book a 1:1 session with HannahMentioned in Episode:- Frances Billinghurst’s book, Dancing the Sacred Wheel- Introduction to the Wheel of the Year newsletter- Wheel of the Year Almanac: Lughnasadh newsletter- Wheel of the Year Almanac: Litha newsletter Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this surprise and final solo episode of the year, I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and gently close the cycle. In this episode I walk through my own experiences in 2025, explore the nuance of the New Year and unpack what actually makes a beginning. I cover different calendars, seasons and cycles that shape our sense of time, and how choosing the “right” New Year can be a deeply personal and intuitive process. I reflect on the year that has passed and share practical, grounded ways to move forward with clarity and intention. I also offer simple rituals, divination practices, and reflections on manifestation that you can work with as you consciously step into your next chapter, whether that New Year begins now, later, or somewhere quietly in between.Thank you for a wonderful year, and I hope that 2026 brings peace, prosperity and joy for us all. I’ll catch you soon for season 5, and I’d love to know what your favourite episode of this season was, or what rituals you’ll be enjoying to enjoy this liminal time!Find Hannah:- Instagram @hannahforest.herbalist- Website https://www.hannahforest.com/Tonic Apotheca:- Instagram @tonic.apothecaFind the Old Ways Pod:- Instagram @oldwaysnewage_pod- Youtube @oldwaysnewagepod Thanks for reading Hannah Forest Herbalist! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the luminous Mikailah Rachael of Star Witch Astrology — a hereditary witch, soul astrologer, and transpersonal therapist whose practice is deeply rooted in oracular traditions and the ritual arts.Together, we explore the living magic of eclectic witchcraft: magick of the hearth and home, communing with plant spirits, honouring ancestral lineage, and reconnecting with elementals that once walked more closely alongside us. Rachael speaks with deep reverence about integrating practical witchcraft into everyday life and shares her wisdom on Lunar, Earth, and Stellar magick as a path of reclamation, embodiment, and devotion.Her private sessions offer valuable support, guiding others through planetary cycles and empowering them to live with clarity and transformation. You can find links for Rachael’s offerings below!This episode is a rich and tender remembering — one that invites you to slow down, nestle in and listen deeply to the quiet voices of the land, the stars, and your own inner knowing.Find Rachael:- www.starwitchastrology.com- https://www.instagram.com/starwitchastrology/- For Magickal Folk podcastFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/Mentioned in Episode:- Astrology sessions- The Venus Path Program- The Cosmic Witch Cauldron Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

Natasha Skehan is a mama of three beautiful kids with a background in social work and a deep passion for supporting women. She believes in nurturing the inner child and creating a life that nourishes the whole family - starting with the mother. This was a beautiful conversation, and Natasha’s grounding presence really shines through as we touch on the importance of music for child development, two of her own mindfulness techniques that help to reframe productivity and presence in parenthood - 30 seconds more and the 1% shift that can help to reclaim a sense of self, as well as covering a little about mental health as mothers and how we can begin to build a sustainable gratitude practise that feels good. This is an episode that will touch your heart, whether you are a mother or just a person at the mercy of a fast-paced world that lacks community and connection.Don’t forget to go and find Natasha via the link below and support her work!Find Natasha:- https://www.instagram.com/natasha.skehan/Find Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- https://www.instagram.com/tonic.apotheca Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

Nestle in and get your creative mind flowing while listening to this week’s interview with Harmonie O’Loughlin from the Botanical Anthology and Plant Wonder Collective. We start with Harmonie’s own personal journey to the plant path, how becoming a mother led her to create the Plant Wonder Collective and then the Botanical Anthology magazine and how these projects offer beautiful herbal education that is easily accessible, as well as fostering connection and collaboration within the herbal community. Be sure to check out the links to explore everything that Harmonie and her collective have to offer, and consider throwing your hat in the ring to get involved yourself! Find Harmonie:- https://plantwondercollective.com/- Botanical Anthology digital magazines - Plant Wonder Collective Patreon- https://www.instagram.com/florasfeastbotanicals/- https://www.instagram.com/botanical_anthology/- https://www.instagram.com/plantwondercollective/Find Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/- https://www.instagram.com/tonic.apotheca Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

This week in my discussion with the incredibly wise and deeply kind-hearted Jenn Campus from Old Ways for Modern Days, we dig deep and cover a great range of topics, starting with her life in Sardinia, degree in anthropology, her path to Old Ways practices and discovering her ancestral lineage. We talk about folklore, ancestral connection, the vital role that her nature-based spirituality played in learning how to support two neurodivergent children and how to incorporate seasonal celebrations into family traditions. We explore the importance of bioregional spirituality, and end on Jenn’s experiences with house spirits, the Fair Folk and how we can begin to work with these nature spirits to foster a more peaceful and reciprocal energy in our homes. This episode is my most emotional yet, so bring a box of tissues and a notepad to jot down your thoughts. It was an honour to speak with Jenn, and I know you’ll remember this episode for many moons to come! Find Jenn:- https://jenncampusauthor.com/- https://www.instagram.com/jenncampus_author/- https://soundcloud.com/jenn-campus-authorFind Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/Mentioned in Episode:- https://jenncampusauthor.com/books/a-guide-to-celebrating-12-days-of-yule/- https://jenncampusauthor.com/old-ways-for-modern-families-course/ Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe

Due to popular demand, we welcome back the talented Holly Moffitt from Ignaria Wellness in this episode! Holly is a qualified naturopath and herbalist, university educator, workshop facilitator, mother and dedicated practitioner of the Old Ways and seasonal living. Today we take a stroll through the seasons and Holly and Hannah share their favourite ways to work with the Plants throughout the year, specifically in ways that are enjoyable for kids! Herbalism is for everyone, and what is better than getting the whole family involved? If you loved our last episode together, I know you’ll love this too so grab a warm cup of herbal something and nestle in to embrace Holly’s favourite season and enjoy!Find Holly:- https://ignariawellness.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/ignaria_wellness/Find Hannah:- hannahforest.com- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/Mentioned in Episode:- Let’s Eat Weeds book- Weed Forager’s Handbook- Must Love Herbs Instagram Get full access to Hannah Forest Herbalist at hannahforestherbalist.substack.com/subscribe