Episodes
 A perfect episode for this season's theme, The Magick of Everyday: Going local, the wise and wonderful Nicholas Pearson, aka The Luminous Pearl,  joins us at the WitchTree to talk about the stones of our local landscapes. We find out how we can connect to the wisdom held within these powerful stones;  how to tap into the energies of these stones, and how we can work with them in our everyday lives, for meditation, learning, and Magick!  Nicholas is a teacher, author, reiki practitioner and...
Published 05/04/24
Published 05/04/24
Adorn your Chores with Magick! Next up for our Season 4 theme - The Magick of Everyday: Going Local, my friend and witch-sister, Ember Bough and I look at how we can incorporate Magick into our everyday chores. Housework is something we all have to do, and many of us find it dull and uninspiring, so why not raise some energy and activate some Magick and make it work for you? There's powerful Magick to be created in the cleaning of our homes, and the spirits of place will thank you, too!...
Published 04/19/24
Ta-Dah - We're back!   Beneath the Witch Tree launches with  Make Me A Magickal Garden ~ with our amazing guest, Cheyenne Jolene.  In this episode we look at how you can create  your very own Magickal Garden.  From sprawling green spaces to window pots, and everything in between, you can create a magickal garden that reflects and nourishes your soul, your craft, your creativity, and your home, whilst promoting and supporting your local ecology - welcome home those bees!   You can find...
Published 04/05/24
Hi WitchTree Listeners 🩵 Here’s a short intro to Beneath The WitchTree 🌲 which will re-launch on Friday 29th March   🌳  Thanks for joining me at the WitchTree, where together we explore the curious, lesser known, sometimes misunderstood, wondrous path of WitchCraft and Magick 🩵 Presented by Pip Proudfoot Edited by Rob Alon-Monks of Monkeypost Find me on instagram @beneaththewitchtree Email me at [email protected]
Published 03/01/24
Season 3 - we're happy to be back with a new episode for Samhain! In this episode we take a brief look at how you can observe Samhain;  we look at what Samhain is, how you can mark this day,  and we include a short but powerful ritual that you may like to do on day. We've also included a wonderful peom by Annie Finch, about Samhain, that we hope you will love as much as we do.  Samhain Blessings to our wonderful WitchTree listeners, Pip and Paula x  Edited by Rob Alon Monks Find us on...
Published 10/30/23
In our second Mini Episode, the WitchTree shines a light on what it means to have a Daily Prayer that is outside the confines of organised religion, and that embraces your Magickal practice.  What is a daily prayer? Why have a daily prayer?  How can daily prayer be incorporated into Witchcraft, and other spiritual practices? We hope you enjoy, and please get in touch if you have ideas for topics you'd like us to cover, or would like to share your experiences of  Daily Prayer.   Your hosts...
Published 03/23/23
💚Yay!!! We are excited to launch our first Mini Episode!  💚 What is a WitchTree? 🌳 We chat about what, according to us, what makes a Tree a WitchTree 😊💚  Mini episodes will be released in between our regular episodes. We hope you enjoy these little nuggets of WitchTree Wisdom 💚 Your hosts are Pip and Paula, you can find us on Instagram and TikTok @tellthewitchtree  Our editor is Rob Monks on Instagram @monkeypost 
Published 02/01/23
Crystals: Beyond Love and Light - An interview with Nicholas Pearson In this episode we hear from crystal and mineral expert, Nicholas Pearson. Nicholas shares his knowledge and wisdom so that we can find a deeper, more meaningful, connection with crystals, rocks and minerals, within our witchcraft practice.  While the energies from crystals, rocks and minerals can bring illumination and love, they can also be fiercely protective and complex. We hope you’ll enjoy delving deeper into the...
Published 12/19/22
Bonus Episode: Collaboration with Michael from the wonderful Mage's Well Podcast. In this  episode we chat about how to build a daily practice. We  offer advise, tips and ideas for  beginner Witches,  but we hope more experienced Witches find this useful too - we certainly found it refreshing to go back to basics!   If you find this episode interesting, inspiring or helpful, we'd love to hear from you. And of course, please feel free to share with us your own tips and ideas.   Thanks...
Published 12/14/22
Meet the Faerie Witch: An Interview with Shaniece Simone. Update since recording:  Shaniece can now be found on insta @heavenandotherstars. Let your minds be lifted, inspired and ignited through the wisdom and passion of Faerie Witch,  Shaniece Simone.  We absolutely loved chatting to Shaniece, so we are spreading the love and releasing this episode,  recorded a while back, in time for the sparkly season - befitting for the  truly sparkling soul that is Shaniece. Enjoy!  Hosted by Pip...
Published 11/19/22
Folk Magick and Granny Witchcraft of Appalachia To kick start Season 2, we dip our toes into the magick of Appalachia. This is a beautifully simple but powerful magick, intrinsically linked to  people and place. In many ways this is a survival magick, providing support, guidance and answers to the dilemmas of everyday life. There's much for us to learn from this practice, we hope you enjoy!  Credits:  Roots ,Branches & Spirits: The Folkways & Witchery of Appalachia by H Byron...
Published 10/09/22
In this episode we chat with the wonderful Bone Woman that is Laura de Nuñez of Wheat and Chaff. Laura's wisdom and passion for collecting, preserving, working with, and communicating with Bones is amazing. We learnt loads, we hope you do too! Hosted by Pip and Paula You can find us on Instagram @tellthewitchtree and Laura @wheatandchaff Our Editor is Robert Monks www.monkeypost.co.uk @monkeypost
Published 06/29/22
Welcome to season 2 of Tell the Witchtree Podcast! To kickstart the new season,  we explore ways in which we can connect with, and incorporate, skulls, bones, teeth, feathers, fur and shells into our craft.  This is a beautiful way to connect with the spirit of animals and nature, and enrich your practice.  For our non-witchcraft community, these gifts from nature make wonderful meditation aids and, we hope, will help you connect with nature on a deeper level. Enjoy!  Please note: we do not...
Published 02/19/22
In our second episode devoted to  Medusa and the Serpent Path, we talk to Juniper Rose, "Serpent Path Priestess of Drakaina Medousa and Priestess of the Wayward Path, ever a student of the Mysteries".  Juniper's wisdom and insight will benefit beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. And for those who don't follow the Serpent Path, this is a fascinating and enlightening discussion. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.    You can find us on Instagram:  @tellthewitchtree and Juniper...
Published 11/15/21
In this episode we return to the Fae; we learn more about where to find them, how to connect with them, and  what their likes and dislikes are - they are complex creatures and totally fascinating.  Sources and recommendations: Urban Faery Magick  - Tara Sanchez A Witches Guide to Faery Folk  - Edain McCoy 
Published 10/08/21
In this episode we explore the mysterious and often misunderstood world of the Fae. These enigmatic beings are all around us; in nature, in urban landscapes, in our homes and gardens. We discuss where we can find Fae, and how we can connect to them in a safe and respectful way.  This is part one of three episodes devoted to the Fae.  Sources and recommendations: Urban Faery Magick  - Tara Sanchez A Witches Guide to Faery Folk  - Edain McCoy Forbidden Mysteries of Faery Witchcraft  - Storm...
Published 06/25/21
In this episode we learn about Hoodoo from Aunt Carla;  Hoodoo practitioner, High Priestess of the Magick Family Academy, and founder of marielizzeau.com. We explore the origins of Hoodoo within slavery, and how this magickal tradition is honoured in modern day practices of Hoodoo.  Reading recommendations Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals by Luisah TeishSticks, Stones, Toots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs by Stephanie Rose...
Published 05/28/21
Explore the transformative power of Serpent Magick and the history of Serpent Deities
Published 04/16/21
Pip and Paula interview witch and herbalist Cheyenne Yates about connecting spiritually with poisonous plants.
Published 02/26/21
In this episode, Pip and Paula explore what it means to connect with a poisonous plant, and reflect on their own personal experiences with Belladonna and Foxglove. They also discuss the history and lore surrounding Flying Ointment, and how its usage is...
Published 01/28/21
In this brief introduction, Pip and Paula share the purpose of the Tell the WitchTree podcast.
Published 01/19/21