Mhara Starling - Welsh Witchcraft, Pagan Portals Mabinogi, Fairies, Merlin, Folklore Otherworld

Anchorhaven meets with Mhara Starling Mhara Starling is a Welsh Witch, Llewellyn author, and teacher of magic and folklore. Born in North Wales and raised on the Isle of Anglesey, she’s a native Welsh speaker who has practiced witchcraft from a young age. Mhara is the author of Welsh Witchcraft: A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales, Pagan Portals: Y Mabinogi: Exploring the Magic and Wisdom of Welsh Mythology, and Welsh Fairies: A Guide to the Lore, Legends, Denizens & Deities of the Otherworld. Mhara leads classes and gatherings and has been featured on BBC and S4C, sharing her knowledge of Welsh magic and tradition with audiences worldwide. Mhara Starling, a Welsh witch and author. The conversation covers: Mhara's upbringing in North Wales and her connection to the local landscape and folklore [00:46]. The influence of her grandmother who encouraged her spiritual path [01:21]. Her journey into witchcraft, which started after her grandmother's death and led to finding a mentor and joining the Anglesey Druid Order [01:42]. The process of writing her books, including "Welsh Witchcraft" and "Welsh Fairies" [03:09]. The significance of the Welsh storytelling tradition, particularly the Mabinogi, and how the names of characters reveal deeper lessons [04:08]. The concept of "bardic" power in Welsh culture, linking poetry, magic, and prophecy [06:23]. The Welsh perspective on fairies as beings from the "otherworld" [07:27].Youtube ‪@mharastarling2730‬ / mharastarling / mhara_starling / mharastarling Connect with Julia for oracle readings, energy healing and training. https:/anchorhaven.co.uk / anchorhavenmws This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anchorhaven.substack.com/subscribe