The Isle of Man is very old and ancient place - a Gaelic nation reaching into the mists of time, it's rich in folklore, tradition and magic. But what of the witches who lived here, both from folklore and history, what are their stories and what can we learn from them? Tune in to find out.All my links are here. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Witch bottles are a curious folk protection spell that pop up around the 16th century in England and make there way to America through colonial migrants. Widely popular today what are the traditional ingredients used? What else can we add to make them more potent and how can we create our own? Tune in to find out.All my links are here. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

The crossroads are places that are steeped in folklore, stories of the supernatural and witchcraft but why? Similarly european corpse roads are a magnet for their own superstitions and customs. How can we utilise the energy of these highways for the spirits and recently deseased and what can we learn to strengthen our practice? Tune in to find out.All my links are here. nbue8tHBpH3TaFO5vOLX Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Hey mage's,Do you know how to test if you've become a target for a hex? Did you know there's four different ways to tackle one? Do you want some easy spells and rituals to successfully remove it? Tune into todays episode to learn all about removing hexes!All my links are here.Thanks! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Hello hello,It's been a while but I'm here to dip my toe back in and say 'Hi I'm still alive!' I explain what's been happening with me and going forward and I've remastered the old Baba Yaga episode but also added so much to it - so there's more juicy bits to learn!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michaelh7dXW9sUe7X0iC92Oha2 Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Hey witches,This week we're looking into the moon blossoming plant Datura Stramonium. Deadly and Highly psychoactive it's scent alone is enough to spark a host of horrific night terrors. It doesn't show up in Europe till the mid 16th century arriving from the New World or India. Indigenous use is well documented in regards to initiation rites, skull trepanation or the drilling of holes in the skull and lycanthropy. Datura is a highly aggressive plant and shows us the darkest recesses of our mind. What else can we learn from this other worldly plant? Tune in to find out more!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Hey witches,This we're travelling to India to look at a region called Mayong - a land that has long been steeped in mystery, intrigue and malevolent magic! But how true are the rumours, rumours of entire armies vanishing and declared missing, of people turning into strange beasts in the middle of the night, of the nearby swamps and jungles being haunted by evil entities? What witchcraft and magic lies afoot in Mayong? Tune in to find out!Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Hey Witches,This week I thought we could look into the term 'black magic.' I knew that the term had racial connotations but I didn't realise the depth of it - it's grim. Buckle up and lets looks at colonialism and race inequality within a spiritual setting.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Hey witches this week I thought I'd look into the magical systems of the East. Often the conversation around magic revolves around European traditions and figures - I wanted to cast the lens over Asia, the home of the worlds major religions, and see what their magical practices entail.Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.

Hail witches part two of Odin is here, looking into his shamanic ways, how he breaks the gender binary and ways to work with him! Check out my shop where I stock witchy wares to deepen your craft.Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show.If you wish to support the show and/or join my sugar pot spell click here. You can also follow me on Instagram.Thanks!Michael Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell.