Witch Beneath the Willow

We’re continuing our journey through the Celtic Tree Calendar with Vine: a tangled, thorny, fruit-bearing symbol of resilience, transformation, abundance, and finding your way forward even when the path isn’t exactly straight.In this episode, we’re untangling what “Vine” actually means within the Ogham alphabet, why both grapevine and blackberry bramble have become associated with Muin, and the folklore surrounding these plants. Then, in Living the Spell, we’ll bring Vine season into our own practice through harvest-focused shadow work, a simple binding spell for protection and boundaries, and affirmations for resilience, abundance, balance, and growth.Because your path doesn’t have to be straight to mean you’re still growing.Tiktok/Insta: @WitchbeneaththewillowKofi

In this episode of Signs & Stars, we’re exploring Virgo personality, traits, mythology, astrology, and magic to understand the sixth sign of the zodiac and the energy of Virgo season.We’ll explore Virgo’s strengths and weaknesses, compatibility, Mercury rulership, mutable earth energy, and the analytical, nurturing, detail-oriented personality this zodiac sign is known for. Then we’ll look to the stars themselves, trace Virgo through mythology and folklore, and bring Virgo astrology into our own magical practices through season rituals and correspondences, holistic wellness, mindfulness, service, daily routines, and the small intentional choices that create meaningful change over time.Plus, we’ll explore crystals, herbs, colors and other magical correspondences, three shadow work prompts, a spell for grounded focus, and a simple tarot or oracle practice for uncovering the details you may be overlooking.Whether you’re a Virgo Sun, Moon, or Rising, have Virgo elsewhere in your birth chart, or simply want to understand the astrology and magic of Virgo season, come sit beneath the willow as we explore what the maiden can teach us about paying attention, refining our lives, and finding transformation in the things we do every day.Journal Prompts:What am I meant to learn from my current state and situation? How can I bring the things that light me up into my daily routine?What is something beautiful that happens in my normal life that I have stopped noticing?TikTok: @WitchBeneaththeWillowKofi

We’re returning to tree magic beneath the willow.In the first installment of a new series exploring the Celtic tree calendar, we’re beginning with Hazel—a tree deeply rooted in wisdom, poetic inspiration, divination, and the mysteries of the Otherworld.We’ll explore Hazel’s place in the modern Celtic tree calendar and Ogham, the personality of those born beneath the Hazel, the Irish legend of the Salmon of Knowledge, fairy folklore, divining rods, wishing traditions, protective magic, and the many ways Hazel has been used throughout history.Then, in Living the Spell, we’ll bring that wisdom into our own practice with a simple spell for learning and understanding, hazelnut bread, and a magical hazelnut tea blend.Come sit beneath the willow as we follow Hazel from root to nut, folklore to spellwork, and knowledge into wisdom.@WitchBeneaththeWillow⁠Kofi

Welcome to Signs & Stars, a brand new series beneath the willow.We’re beginning with Leo: the bold, fiery fifth sign of the zodiac, ruled by the Sun and symbolized by the lion.In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to be a Leo, from their confidence, creativity, loyalty, and natural magnetism to the more vulnerable side hiding beneath all that fire. We’ll trace the lion through ancient mythology, from Heracles and the Nemean Lion to Inanna, Ishtar, and Sekhmet, and explore why this animal has represented courage, protection, royalty, and solar power for thousands of years.Then we’ll turn our attention to Leo season itself and the magic available to all of us during this warm, radiant time of year. We’ll explore solar and fire magic, Leo correspondences, creativity, confidence, shadow work, simple seasonal practices, an enchanted necklace for courage, and a candle ritual for honoring your inner light.Whether Leo fills your birth chart or you simply want to work with the energy of the season, come sit beneath the willow as we learn what the lion can teach us about courage, creativity, pleasure, and allowing ourselves to be seen.Tik Tok and Insta: witchbeneaththewillowKofi

There’s something incredibly special about walking through the front door and feeling like you’ve truly arrived home.In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the magic of home, specifically, how to cleanse, protect, and build a relationship with the place that shelters you. Whether you’ve just moved into a new space or you’ve lived in the same home for years, these simple rituals can help refresh your home’s energy and transform it into a sanctuary that supports your magic and your everyday life.Together we'll explore:Why physical cleaning is one of the most underrated magical practices.How I energetically cleanse a home using smoke, sound, floor washes, and simmer pots.Simple protection practices using herbs, selenite, black salt, mirrors, and protective sigils.The folklore of house spirits and why I believe every home has a personality of its own.Ways to build a relationship with your home through gratitude, offerings, and daily rituals.Whether you're unpacking moving boxes, preparing for a seasonal reset, or simply hoping to reconnect with the place you call home, I hope this episode inspires you to see your home as more than just four walls. It can become a partner in your practice, a place of peace, and one of the greatest sources of everyday magic.Thank you for spending a little time beneath the willow with me. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating or review, share it with a friend, or support the podcast through my Ko-fi. Every bit of support helps keep the tea warm and the magic flowing.