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WitchingAround
by Raegan Shanti
A podcast exploring and celebrating modern Paganism
Episodes
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The Season of Frost and Fire with Rebecca Beattie
Raegan chats with Rebecca Beattie about her latest book and ways to practice the craft in the coldest months. Stay tuned for additional discussions on incense, the Autumnal Equinox vs Mabon and the phrase "as above, so below" Where to find Rebecca: www.rebeccabeattie.co.uk Follow the podcast...
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Witches and the Environment with Raegan
Raegan is back with a solo episode this month. We're talking about the environment and what us witches should be doing to protect our planet. Follow the podcast @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and Threads and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook You can follow Raegan @raeganshanti on Facebook…
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Chaos Magic and Traditional Witchcraft with Avery Oldershaw
Raegan chats with Avery Oldershaw, professional witch and tarot reader, about their path combining traditional British witchcraft and Chaos Magic. You can follow Avery @witchlantern on Instagram and Threads or visit www.witchlantern.com Resources for those interested in Avery's path: Authors…
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Italian Folk Magic with witchoftheferns
After a long break, Raegan is back and talking to Alice, aka witchoftheferns, about Italian Folk Magic and how it combines with other parts of her path. Follow Alice @witchoftheferns on Instagram and Threads Follow the podcast @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram, Threads and TikTok You can email...
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Witchy Gardening with Kala Trobe
This month, Raegan talks to one of their heroes, author Kala Trobe, on her process in creating a magical garden. Raegan also discusses their Book of the Month by Raechel Henderson Follow the podcast @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram, TikTok and Threads, or @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook You can...
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Creating an Oracle Deck with Marion Kirk
This month, Raegan talks to author Marion Kirk about the process involved in creating her deck The Grief Journey Oracle. You can follow Marion on Instagram @marionktarot and card artist Teri Cottrell on Instagram @tericottrellart Book of the Month: The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism by…
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Sabrina, Goddess of the Severn with Brett Hollyhead
This month, Raegan talks to author and social media pixie Brett Hollyhead about his book "Sabrina: Discovering the Goddess of the River Severn". Also swans, environmentalism and a bit of crochet. Plus, Raegan's Book of the Month and Samhain planning. Follow the podcast @witchingaroundpodcast on...
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The Magic of Cats with Andrew Anderson
Meow! This month, Raegan talks to author and Druid Andrew Anderson about the myths, folklore and magic surrounding cats. Plus two book recommendations! CW: this episode briefly mentions pet loss. For further support, Raegan recommends the Facebook group Tuna Tributes:...
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Reading the Psephoi with Ardruna
Lammas blessings! This month, Raegan talks to Ardruna, a Hellenic Pagan who works with Ancient Greek divination method, the psephoi. Follow Adruna on Instagram and Threads @adruna Follow the podcast @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and Threads, @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook, and follow Raegan...
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Water Nymphs with northseapoet
This month, Raegan dives into water with Nico the North Sea Poet, discussing the folklore and magic of the water nymphs. Follow the podcast @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and Threads Follow Nico on Threads, Instagram and BlueSky @northseapoet Contact Raegan at...
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Bone Magic with bonewitchdigital
This month, Raegan talks to Annie, visual artist from bonewitchdigital, about her path working with osteomancy/bone casting and honouring the spirits of the items she uses. Don't forget to stick around at the end for Raegan's book of the month! Follow Annie @bonewitchdigital on Instagram and...
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Scott Cunningham's Legacy with Christine Ashworth
Join Raegan this month as they chat with none other than author Christine Ashworth, who is also the sister of Scott Cunningham. They discuss Christine's biography of her brother, the impact he had on the Pagan community and also talk about her magical practice. Books mentioned: Kitchen Table…
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The Hekatean Path with Kenn Payne
This month, Raegan talks with author Kenn Payne about his gorgeous oracle deck, The Oracle of the Hekatean Path, as well as his journey with the goddess. Stick around at the end of the interview for our latest feature: Book of the Month! Books mentioned: The Tea Witch's Grimoire by S. M. Harlow,...
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Budget Friendly Witchcraft with Lucya Starza
Welcome back to another episode of Witching Around. Raegan talks to the fabulous author and blogger Lucya Starza about being witchy without breaking the bank, and innovative ways to find magic within your home. You can find Lucya online at www.badwitch.co.uk Follow Witching Around...
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Welsh Faeries with Mhara Starling
Raegan kicks off the new year with author, internet personality and cauldron enthusiast Mhara Starling, discussing Welsh folklore and her work as a writer. You can find Mhara @mhara_starling on Instagram and Threads, Mhara Starling - The Welsh Witch on Facebook. And check out her podcast The…
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Intersectionality with Ysha the Activist Witch
This month, Raegan chats with internet personality Ysha (@acovenoftwo and @activist.witch) about intersectionality in the Pagan community and effective activism. You can follow Ysha on the Instagram handles listed above and @activistwitch on YouTube. You can support or volunteer for Witches For...
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Walking the Minoan Path with Laura Perry
This month, Raegan talks to author Laura Perry about her role in reviving the traditions of Crete and the Minoan people. Discover more at www.ariadnestribe.com and www.lauraperryauthor.com Follow the podcast @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram. You can also email…
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Finding Community with Moss Matthey
Raegan talks with author and social media personality Moss Matthey about his debut book An Apostate's Guide to Witchcraft and his experiences in leaving a strict doctrine and finding his place in the Pagan community. Featuring special (and interrupting) guest host, Cassie the Cat. It was her 7th...
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Practical Magic: Getting Started With The Tarot
Want to start reading tarot cards but not sure how to start? Raegan gives a quick start guide, along with notable dates for the next month. Follow Witching Around on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast
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Sacred Earth Activism with Jonathan
Raegan talks to returning guest Jonathan (of Heron Drums) about the intersection of Paganism and Environmental Activism, and what we can do to protect our sacred sites. Follow Sacred Earth Activism on Instagram @sacredearthactivism Follow Witching Around on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and on…
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Practical Magic: Knowing Mother Earth
Catch up on Raegan's Witchfest talk about the different goddesses of the Earth in this month's minisode, along with September's sacred days.
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Hedgewitchery with Joanna van der Hoeven
Jenny returns to celebrate the launch of Season 3 with Raegan! This month, they chat with author Joanna van der Hoeven about hedgewitchery and hedge druidry, along with challenges being faced in modern witchcraft. Follow Joanna on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube by searching "Joanna van der…
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Practical Magic: Honouring the Dead
TW: This episode talks about death, grieving and serious illness This month, Raegan explores how to use our magical practice to honour our lost loved ones. Dedicated to the memory of Shannen Doherty 1971-2024, our fallen sister, may her spirit soar. Follow Witching Around on Facebook...
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The Way Through the Woods with Rebecca Beattie
Fan favourite Rebecca Beattie returns to talk about her latest book: The Way Through The Woods, taking inspiration from the natural world to tackle life's greatest challenges. Follow the podcast on Spotify, @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook, @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram or email...
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Practical Magic: Taking Notice
How do we maintain our connection to nature in a world where we're stuck inside or bound to tech? Join Raegan this month to look at ways to maintain that connection and look ahead to July. If you have any themes or topics to share, please email [email protected] and follow us on...
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American Folk Magic with Taren S
Raegan talks to Taren S, author of Conjuring Dirt and Hoodoo in the Psalms, about her experiences of American Folk Magic and growing up in a community magic tradition. Featuring some interjections from Cassie the cat and Baby Shanti! Referenced works/authors: New World Witchery by Cory Hutcheson,...
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Practical Magic: Movement Meditation
Raegan hits the airwaves with her specialist topic: movement meditation! Bring some mindful movement into your practice, for those days when you need to centre yourself but don't have time to stop. If there are any topics you would like covered, email [email protected]
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Visually Impaired Witchcraft with Christina
Witching Around welcomes its first Listener Guest: Christina! She talks to Raegan about her experience as a visually impaired witch and how that affects the way she practices the craft and participates in the wider Pagan community. They also chat about general magical tips like enchanting…
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Practical Magic: Fertile Ideas
In this month's minisode, Raegan explores the ritual of Drawing Down the Moon and how to adapt it for your path or purpose. Plus we have a quick rundown of May's spiritual dates. Follow Raegan @raeganshanti on Instagram or the podcast @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram or @AWitchsPodcast on...
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Ritual Drumming with Heron Drums
This month, Raegan talks to Jonathan from Heron Drums about using drumming in rituals, the ceremony of birthing drums and honouring the spirits of the land. Contains drumming by Jonathan Follow Jonathan on Instagram @herondrumsuk Follow Witching Around on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and on...
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Practical Magic: Seeds of Change
A quick dive into using plants to channel magic and also an overview to lesser known festivals in April. Follow the podcast @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram, and email at [email protected] How have you been witching around?
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Magical Herbalism with Bianca Kemp
Raegan talks to Bianca Kemp of Burgrune about working with herbs, responsible foraging and the infamous Black Thumb Syndrome. Follow Bianca on Instagram @the_magickal_herbalist You can follow the podcast at @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook or contact Raegan at...
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Staying on the Path with Raegan and Jenny
This month, Raegan and Jenny share their tips and tricks to keeping the magic alive day to day. Find us on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast You can also email us at [email protected] The broom lore blog post Jenny referenced is:...
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Fire Magic with Oona MacFarlane
Jenny and Raegan kick off 2024 with a chat with everyone's favourite maestro of the Firewalk, Oona MacFarlane. They explore Oona's journey and transformation with the element of fire and different ways one can work with fire magic, even if you can't light a match just yet. You can find Oona and...
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Witchfest International with Jenny and Raegan
Join Raegan and Jenny as they discuss the events of Witchfest International 2023: their favourite talks, traders and highlights of the day. Don't forget to join the conversation on Spotify, Instagram (@witchingaroundpodcast) and Facebook (@AWitchsPodcast) or email…
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Pagan Parenting with Paul and Amy Wilson
Raegan flies solo this month and talks to academic Paul Wilson and jewellery maker/indie dyer Amy Wilson about their experience growing up in non-Pagan faiths and how it influences how they raise their two children. Featuring some guest interjections from Cassie and Taliesin the cats and Baby...
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Water Witchcraft with Jess Howard
Jenny and Raegan (and Goose) are joined by author Jess Howard, to talk about her Pagan Portals book Water Witchcraft and dive into practical tips on how to incorporate water magic into your practice. Jess can be found on Instagram @thecottagemysticwitch Follow Witching Around on Facebook and X...
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Falling Through the Tree of Life with Jane Meredith
Raegan and Jenny speak to renowned author and teacher Jane Meredith about her latest book "Falling Through the Tree of Life: Embodied Kabbalah" as well as reflecting on her writing processes and her work with the Dark Goddess. Jane Meredith can be found at www.janemeredith.com and...
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Merging History with Modern Practice with Rachel Roberts
This month, Jenny and Raegan talk to academic, author and dance teacher Rachel S Roberts about her path and how she brings her research into how she practises her faith. There's also an inevitable divergence into spiritual dance and how the principles can connect to all paths. You can find Rachel...
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Gods and Goddesses of England with Rachel Patterson
Jenny and Raegan (and Cassie) have a conversation with author and "cocktail witch" Rachel Patterson about her latest book "Gods and Goddesses of England" and how knowing about local deities can inform our practice. Pagan Portals: Gods and Goddesses of England is published by Moon Books and will…
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Live from Witchfest Midlands 2023
Raegan and Jenny reflect on their experience at Witchfest Midlands and other Witchfest events, featuring interviews with fellow speakers as well as attendees talking about why they attend and what tips they have for fellow witches. Many thanks to our interviewees: Mhara, Moira, Tatja, Diane,...
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The Neurodivergent Witch with Debi Gregory
This month, Jenny and Raegan talk to author and activist Debi Gregory about being neurodivergent and how the Pagan community needs to work with invisible (and visible) disabilities. Debi can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can follow the work of Pagan Aid on the same…
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Meet Your Hosts: Jenny and Raegan
We decided it was time for our listeners to learn more about us. This month's special episode has Jenny and Raegan answer questions about their paths, their favourite fictional witches and much more, including their thoughts on cheese (a most important Pagan topic, of course).
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Are Our Pets Our Familiars? With Laura Daligan
Raegan and Jenny chat with Laura Daligan about the folklore, history and modern practice surrounding witch's familiars. Tune in for controversial opinions, funny stories and some appetising ways of fetching milk! Follow Laura Daligan @lauraredwitch on Instagram, visit her website...
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Wheel of the Year with Rebecca Beattie
Raegan and Jenny have a chat with author and Wiccan Rebecca Beattie about her latest book The Wheel of the Year, about living Pagan philosophy in modern life and the trap of "Shoulding" The Wheel of the Year is published by Elliot & Thompson Ltd and it available in hardback in most book…
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Light in the Darkness with Paul Wilson
This month, Jenny and Raegan chat with academic and podcaster Paul Wilson about pre-Christian Britain and traditions surrounding Christmas and New Year. Happy 2023 one and all!
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Witchy Writings with Tylluan Penry
This month, Jenny and Raegan chat to author and publisher Tylluan Penry, about her work as a writer and a manner of other interesting things. Guest star Tapio the Bassett. Tylluan can be found on Facebook and Twitter by searching her name, and her books can be purchased at...
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A Crisis of Faith with Kevin Groves
This month, Raegan has a chat with author, storyteller and perfumist Kevin Groves about his experiences with Kemetic Witchcraft and Chaos Magick, and what happened when he had to face up to rethinking his entire path. Kevin can be found on Facebook and Twitter, as well as www.pureritual.uk,...
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Witch Crafts with Cat Treadwell and Pauline McCahill
This episode, I'm having a chat with author Cat Treadwell and workshop leader Pauline McCahill about various forms of crafting and how we can use them for our magic and spells. Pauline can be found by searching "Wool Magic" on Facebook, and Cat can be found searching "Cat Treadwell" on...
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Starting on the Path with Jenny Cartledge & Moira Hodgkinson
This month we're talking to researcher Jenny Cartledge and author Moira Hodgkinson about how they got started in Paganism and what advice they have to new witches. Recommended websites: www.witchcraft.org; www.witchfest.net; www.paganfed.org; www.paganpridesouth.co.uk Recommended books: Natural...
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A podcast exploring and celebrating modern Paganism
HOSTED BY
Raegan Shanti
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