Ep. 31: Wisteria | Magick & Lore

Who doesn't love a "dreamy, drippy" wisteria cluster? The Stinas celebrate Justina's new Wisteria plant: Witch Achievement UNLOCKED! However, she fears for the well-being of her new plant baby, while her husband bonsais everything in sight! Today we explore Wisteria's history, symbolism, scientific background and cultural significance. We begin with an analysis of wisteria in the beloved movie and book Practical Magic and discuss its impact on the story's magical elements. We also take a look at the environmental and cultural significance of this beautiful plant. Japan's wisteria tunnels are a sight to behold, and we take a moment to appreciate their beauty and meaning.The magical uses of wisteria are also explored, including its use in creating magical oils, and the symbolism behind it as a tool for initiating friendship, invigorating youthful spirit, and enhancing love and romance. Lastly, we examine the suspiciously delicious sounding recipes one can make from this beauty... but WARNING, this plant is toxic! Tune in to this episode to learn more about this enchanting witchy vine and its rich history.TOPIC MAP(00:00) Intro(12:52) Mentions in Books and Movie(40:10) History(50:19) Science(01:01:19) Toxicity(01:10:22) Lore(01:13:50) Japan's Wisteria Tunnel(01:19:33) Magick(01:39:33) Pop Culture(01:52:33) RecipesRecorded: 5/9/23SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOURCES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMERThe Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the movie score music shared within the podcast.All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.