A young neglected and scorned step-child, a magical Fairy patron, a pumpkin coach, a rat coachman, mice, horses, and a glass slipper. This is another version of the tale that pre-dates the Brothers Grimm by over a century! This French literary version was the first to combine most of the elements we think of today. Music included in this episode:Cinderella by Sergei ProkofievIntro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF...

*TRIGGER WARNING* This discussion includes topics of suicide, sexual, mental, and emotional abuse. In a deeply personal discussion with Rev. Laura Gonzalez, Dave, the Weathered Wiseman, and Frater Aaron we look to the story of Cinderella to inspire our own accounts of working with the ancestors to heal trauma and to nurture and heal our family trees. "Day of the Dead" ft Laura Gonzalez on WTTW Latino Voices WBEZ "Sonic Ofrenda" A Piece on Laura Gonzalez's Dia de Muertos practices...

Michael Herkes, The GLAM Witch, joins the circle to discuss dark goddess magic and glamour, and the Great Lilithian Arcane Mysteries encoded in the tale of Cinderella. We weave our way into magickal persona, dress, and self concepts, sacred sexuality and individuality, and the 13 magickal axioms of Glamcraft. Find Michael Herkes and more about Glamcraft here: http://www.theglamwitch.com/books/ Check out Grimm Reading podcast for the 1857 Grimm version of the tale and a deep study into...

In the German variant of this widespread tale, the young heroine, scorned and soiled, turns to the comforts of the hearth, the ancestors, and the magic of nature to ascend to the royal realm. Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music used : " THE MEDIUM " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :...

AB from AB's Witch Journal joins the circle to discuss nature spirits, familiars, and the power of music, art, and inspiration, even over death in Hans Christian Andersen's The Nightingale. In conversation with Laura Gonzalez, Dave - The Weathered Wiseman, and Frater Aaron.  Follow AB at https://www.youtube.com/@abwitchjournaland https://www.instagram.com/abwitchjournal/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF...

The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen. Thanks to AB from AB's Witch Journal for suggesting this tale!  A feared emperor gains an unlikely friend in an unassuming nightingale who's song is more powerful than the emperor's might.  You can Follow AB at  https://www.youtube.com/@abwitchjournal and https://www.instagram.com/abwitchjournal/ Music featured in this episode:  The Nightingale (Stravinsky) Performed by Opera Society of Washington DC, Igor Stravinsky A Nightingale Sang in...

David Davis, a practitioner of folk magic and sorcerous arts discusses the influence William Blake's First Book of Urizen impressed on his understanding of a magical world view. The beauty and horror of the human experience, working within the Saturnian bonds of Urizen, an argument against transcendent ideology, and more in discussion with Dave Gaddy and Frater Aaron. Find more about David Davis at www.porouspalms.com and www.patreon.com/porouspalms Intro contains music provided by "Vivek...

Guest storyteller, David Davis (Porous Palms Apothecary) previews our upcoming discussion on the occult philosophy within William Blake's First Book of Urizen. Subscribe to notifications to be alerted when the full discussion is posted! *See William Blakes illustrations Find more from David and Porous Palms at www.porouspalms.comwww.patreon.com/porouspalms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybookpodcast/message

We welcome Brett Hollyhead, The Witch of the Welsh Marches, to elaborate on the Devil in the folk tales and customs of Wales and the British Isles. The Devil as force of Nature, trickster, and scapegoat, and how his folklore has spread. Brett Hollyhead otherwise known as the Witch of Salopia is a devoted practitioner of Folk Witchcraft, born and raised within the Welsh Marches. He is a workshop leader, writer and public speaker at various Pagan festivals, camps and conferences throughout the...

We welcome Chris Allaun, author and teacher, to discuss the Devil in Witchcraft and Faerie story. Who is this shadowy figure and how has his name and reputation evolved in story and practice? Discussed in this episode: The Black Book of Johnathan Knotbristle: A Devil's Parable & Guide for Witches Paperback by Chris Allaun https://amzn.to/3Nc89Ps The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition by Jacob Grimm (Author), Wilhelm Grimm (Author),...

We meet the Devil of Grimm's Fairytales! A wandering outcast meets a strange man in a green coat deep in the woods... Does he bring opportunity or doom? "The Devil with the Devil" performed by Roy Newman and his Boys Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on...

Eron Mazza elaborates on Strega Nona as a witch role model, and the witches' role in community. We look in the magic pasta pot to introduce cauldron lore, and turn curmudgeons on witchtok. Eron asks WWSND, "What would Strega Nona do?" Eron Mazza is queer practitioner of witchcraft who resides in St. Louis Missouri. They believe that compassion, empathy, justice and joy are the strongest forces on the planet, and have the ability to turn the system on it’s head. They are a writer and host of...

The beloved storybook witch exemplifies responsibilities and possibilities for balancing  independence and interdependence, service to community and service to self. Hear Eron introduce the tale that has become intrinsic to their own identity as a witch, before expounding on ways this story and character has been influential in our next episode. Eron Mazza is queer practitioner of witchcraft who resides in St. Louis Missouri. They believe that compassion, empathy, justice and joy are the...

Love, Justice & Devotional Witchcraft! Guest Storyteller, KC Freeman of the Black Magick Podcast, is back to analyze his tale "How Oshun Saved the World."  We contemplate sacred gender-queer representation, social and magical love & justice work, and how this story has influenced their own Devotional Craft. You can follow KC here https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/and Here https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek...

STORY TIME: Guest Storyteller, KC Freeman of the Black Magick Podcast, shares the tale "How Oshun Saved the World."  A sacred Yoruban tale that has influenced their own Devotional Craft. You can follow KC at https://www.instagram.com/blkboydoesmagick/ and https://www.instagram.com/blkmgkpodcast/ Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi...Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek...

The Fairytale masculine as Explorer in the physical and spirit worlds; Defender and Student of Nature. We meet our first spirit-teachers, travel the realms of the Witch's Compass, and integrate union with the Celestial and Earthly Goddesses. Panel discussion with Dave The Weathered Wiseman, Rev. Kamion, and Frater Aaron. Works discussed in this episode:  MASTERING WITCHCRAFT: A Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks, and Covens by Paul Huson ⁠https://amzn.to/3KSFDmx⁠ The True Grimoire by...

We return to the adventures of the youngest son as he finds an eerie castle. With the help of the creatures he protects he is able to complete 3 trials of the castle princess and her mysterious guardian. Music in this episode is Minstrel's Song (MEDIEVAL FANTASY) by Keys of Moon https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/track/minstrels-song-medieval-fantasy Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek"https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally...

The youngest of 3 sons embarks on a quest to find a Golden Bird that stole fruit from the king's sacred tree. Beginning a 3 part arc exploring the Archetype of "The Explorer" in the Otherworld of Faery Story, and those masculine energies in Witchcraft.  Works discussed in this episode: MASTERING WITCHCRAFT: A Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks, and Covens by Paul Huson https://amzn.to/3KSFDmx The True Grimoire by Jake Stratton-Kent https://amzn.to/3IQ0pAC Intro contains music...

We conclude our introductory discussion following J.R.R. Tolkien's exploration of Faery Stories and their purpose, how to apply a sacred reading practice, and we tackle listener questions about how to separate the tales from their political and ideological histories. Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on...

What is the connection between Myth, Ritual, and Magic? We look at the Myth-Ritual Theory and how we will apply this concept to explore fairytales to cultivate a magical mindset in a disenchanted society. Works discussed in this episode: "Visual Alchemy: A Witch's Guide to Sigils, Art & Magic"  by Laura Tempest Zakroff https://amzn.to/3HAOS7L "Temple of the Cosmos: The Ancient Egyptian Experience of the Sacred"  by Jeremy Naydler https://amzn.to/3XicfZD "The Myth and Ritual School:...

We get lost in the woods with Hansel & Gretel to find a trail that leads from magical initiation, to treasures of alchemical & hermetic Qabalah, and finally to the perilous land of Faerie. We veer into realms of Celtic witchcraft, fairy lore, and current socio-political activist magic! Do you dare embark on the path? TRIGGER WARNING: familial violence, violence on children, genocide, holocaust. Panel discussion by: Rev. Laura Gonzalez, The Weathered Wiseman, Rev. Kamion, &...

Embark on a journey in to Faerie guided by "Hansel and Gretel" (The Brothers Grimm, 1812). In this first episode we lay the groundwork for our upcoming discussions, and reacquaint ourselves with the classic fairytale. Are you willing to lose yourself in the woods? Intro contains music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on...

Music provided by "Vivek Abhishek" https://www.youtube.com/user/VivEKhsi... Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekEKhsihbA/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivek.abhis... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storybookpodcast/message