Join me on today’s episode as we explore the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna, one of the oldest and most fascinating deities in recorded history. Together we will journey through the myth of her descent into the Underworld, explore her other surviving myths and discover how you can begin working with her in your own spiritual practice and why you may feel called to do so. We will also discuss what Inanna’s descent can teach us about navigating our own personal underworlds during times of loss, transformation and rebirth. Finally we will delve into her intriguing connections with Hermetic philosophy and the enduring theories that link the Sumerian gods to extraterrestrial origins.

Join me for this weeks podcast episode where I am joined once more by the wonderful Timothy Renner - host of the podcast Strange Familiars and author of his new book The Keystone Hagstone - Faeries and Other Mysterious Entities of Pennsylvania. In this conversation we delve into different types of fae such as the Tommyknockers, banshees, bigfoot and Tims theories on their existence, black dogs, werewolves and so much more. We also talk on dreams and their connection to the faery realm exploring sleep paralysis. Our book review on this episode is The September House by Carissa Orlando.

Hello Witches Join me for this months full moon episode looking at the Strawberry Moon, its folklore and magickal correspondences. We will look at different ways to honour and work with the energy of the Strawberry Moon, some reflective journaling prompts to help you connect with this moons themes alongside a tarot/oracle spread.

Please note this is part 2 of Carla's interview. Today I am joined by Carla from our coven to talk about death, grief, poisonous plants, her craft and a whole lot more in this episode! This is part one as the interview was so long my software couldn't cope with the duration so I have released as a two parter. Carla Valentine is a qualified Senior Mortuary Technician, and is currently the human remains conservator at Barts Pathology Museum in London. Her career caring for the dead has spanned over 20 years. She is a writer and broadcaster, featuring on TV shows such as The Bone Detectives, Fatberg Autopsy and Ancient Unexplained Files, and has a podcast called Mortem on BBC Sounds. Her first book, Past Mortems, documents her career carrying out autopsies for a decade, and the follow up, The Language of Bones - out October 1st 2026 - is a deeper exploration of death practices and the human condition. She also penned Murder Isn't Easy: The Forensics of Agatha Christie, and her next book, Planted Evidence - all about gardens, graves and poisonous plants - will be published in 2028. Carla's career informs her craft and she incorporates death meditation (mortality salience) into her practice as well as the use of body fluids and bones. She runs a small goth gardening business called Morticulture and is obsessed with the dark side of horticulture and its history. You can find Carla here - Website: www.carlavalentine.co.uk Insta (human remains/work): @past_mortems Insta (personal): @carlavalentineuk Insta (Morticulture): @morticult Tik Tok: @carlavalentineuk Our book review is Collected Curiosities - More Stories and Recipes from the Historical Apothecary Cabinet by Amanda Edmiston.

Today I am joined by Carla from our coven to talk about death, grief, poisonous plants, her craft and a whole lot more in this episode! Carla Valentine is a qualified Senior Mortuary Technician, and is currently the human remains conservator at Barts Pathology Museum in London. Her career caring for the dead has spanned over 20 years. She is a writer and broadcaster, featuring on TV shows such as The Bone Detectives, Fatberg Autopsy and Ancient Unexplained Files, and has a podcast called Mortem on BBC Sounds. Her first book, Past Mortems, documents her career carrying out autopsies for a decade, and the follow up, The Language of Bones - out October 1st 2026 - is a deeper exploration of death practices and the human condition. She also penned Murder Isn't Easy: The Forensics of Agatha Christie, and her next book, Planted Evidence - all about gardens, graves and poisonous plants - will be published in 2028. Carla's career informs her craft and she incorporates death meditation (mortality salience) into her practice as well as the use of body fluids and bones. She runs a small goth gardening business called Morticulture and is obsessed with the dark side of horticulture and its history. You can find Carla here - Website: www.carlavalentine.co.uk Insta (human remains/work): @past_mortems Insta (personal): @carlavalentineuk Insta (Morticulture): @morticult Tik Tok: @carlavalentineuk Our book review is Collected Curiosities - More Stories and Recipes from the Historical Apothecary Cabinet by Amanda Edmiston.

Join me on todays episode for a discussion with of my all time favourite YouTubers/Podcasters Sinead Hanna to talk all about the genre of horror. Sinead talks all about the origins of her love for the macabre, the psychology of horror and why and when it is common for many of us to seek comfort in it. We talk about early horror interests - think Point Horror books, Ghost Watch and Hammer House of Horror. Sinead also shares some of her favourite horror reads and movies overall but also for Summerween. I have picked up a ton of inspiration on books and movies to watch through Sineads work, she really knows her onions for this genre! https://www.youtube.com/@SineadHannaCraic instagram.com/sineadhannacraic You can also find Sinead over on The Poisoners Cabinet podcast . https://www.thepoisonerscabinet.com/ Big thank you to one of our Coven members Carla Valentine for helping facilitate this interview! I would love to hear your entry points into horror if this is your thing and of course any recommendations movie or book wise! As mentioned here is a link to The Woman in Black if you fancy watching it - The film starts at around 7 minutes in - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf1LSoMoeMc Thank you for listening witches. Lots of witchy love Carly xx

Join me for a look at some June themed witchcraft, this takes us to the sea with a look at the magickal correspondences, folklore and deities relating to Kelp and Bladderwrack and includes how you might wish to work with both within your practice and why. We then look at different type of water, their energy and how and why you might wish to work with them - including marsh water, well water, fountain water, sea, river and lake water, fog, few, ice, rain and hail wate and brackish, black and war water and what they are. We finish up with a cute little tale about the summer solstice called Dawn and Dusk from the book Telling the Seasons by Martin Maudsley.

Join me as we step beneath the rare and mysterious energy of the Blue Moon. In this episode we explore the folklore, magic, spiritual symbolism and liminal energy surrounding one of the rarest moons within the lunar calendar. Together we journey through the history of the Blue Moon, its connections to manifestation, endings, transformation, heightened intuition and the thinning veil between worlds. We discuss the Blue Moon through the lens of witchcraft, folk magick, Hoodoo, Wicca and ancient folklore, exploring themes surrounding release work, powerful manifestation, ancestral energy, the fae, the banshee, the Dullahan and spiritual thresholds. Within this episode we also explore - the origins and meaning of the Blue Moon why this moon is considered so spiritually potent Blue Moon folklore and magical beliefs lunar manifestation and release work the Blue Moon as a cosmic turning point intuition, divination, and dream work beneath the moon the connection between the Blue Moon and the Otherworld magical correspondences, herbs, crystals, and ritual ideas journal prompts and tarot reflections how to work with the rare energy of this moon in your own practice Alongside this episode you will also find a companion guided meditation titled The Blue Moon Threshold — a journey to meet your future self beneath the Blue Moon on New Year’s Eve 2028.

In today’s episode we descend beneath the tides to explore the world of mermaids — their folklore, symbolism and the magic that surrounds them.

On this episode we are stepping into the strange, earthy and folkloric energy of May Witchcraft. We begin with Lily of the Valley after my mum recently gifted one to me for my garden and naturally, I ended up completely falling down the rabbit hole of its folklore and magical associations. Together we explore the flowers connections to faery folklore, protection, divination, springtime traditions, connected deities, old Christian symbolism, weddings, luck, death omens and the return of happiness. Despite its delicate appearance Lily of the Valley carries an incredibly liminal energy and has long been associated with the veil between worlds. From there we descend underground into the world of coal and charcoal magic. Lately I have been feeling much more earthy and grounded within my practice, perhaps because of Taurus season but also because I have been spending so much time gardening, growing herbs and reconnecting with the soil again. This led me towards wanting to explore the simple but powerful ingredients that would once have been accessible within everyday folk magic — things like salt, charcoal and coal. We look at the magical uses of coal and charcoal throughout history including protection, grounding, purification, banishing, prosperity work and spiritual cleansing alongside old folk beliefs surrounding miners, omens and underground spirits. Finally we finish with haunted mining folklore and ghost stories inspired by the folk horror novel Scratch Moss by David Barnett. Expect tales of Knockers, phantom miners, eerie omens, ghostly hands carrying candles through the tunnels, spectral black dogs, Bluecap spirits and the strange supernatural folklore that grew from the deep mines beneath the earth. So make yourself a cup of tea, settle in and join me for this wonderfully strange journey into May Witchcraft.