Witchcraft Halloween Special

Happy Halloween! As I delved into detail last year about the folklore and history of Halloween, I thought this time I'd do something a little different. So jump on my broomstick, don a pointy black hat and let me take you on a ride through the magical realms of witchcraft. I'll cover all the witchy basics, including how to access your own natural magic, how nature provides us with the essential toolkit, what working magic truly means and where to look for further inspiration. Of course I go off on tangents about folklore and geek out over my favourite witchy books and films (and there are a lot of Harry Potter references) but that's all part of the fun. Whether you're a witchling, a wise old crone or a cynical muggle, I challenge you not to feel a little bit magical by the end of this episode. Have a peek at what I'm up to on instagram @rootedbynaturepodcastFeel free to get in touch by email on [email protected]: BooksHarry Potter, The History of Magic: The Book of the ExhibitionThames, Sacred River by Peter AckroydThe House of Dr. Dee by Peter AckroydThe All Souls Trilogy by Deborah HarknessHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Northern Lights (1st book of His Dark Materials Trilogy) by Phillip PullmanNatural Magic by Doreen ValienteAn ABC of Witchcraft, Past & Present by Doreen ValienteBook of Shadows by Phyllis Curott A Spell in The Wild : A Year (and six centuries) of Magic by Alice TarbuckWitchcraft into the Wilds by Racheal Patterson The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-HiscockCunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott CunninghamBook ShopsBlackwells (Oxford)Treadwells (London)TV showsA Discovery of Witches Charmed (original 1998 - 2006)FilmsHarry Potter seriesPractical Magic The Craft (original 1996)Hocus Pocus (original 1993)PodcastWitch by India Rakusen (BBC Radio 4)YoutubeThe Green Witch The Witch of WonderlustThe Witches' CookeryTreehouse TV with Sheena CundySend us Fan Mail