The saints of Christianity have long been venerated, each one holding influence over different areas of life. But did you know saints are basically witches and magical users that are verified by the church? And did you also know that there are some saints who actually watch over witchcraft? From St. Cyprian to Simon the Sorcerer join me as we take a tour through the saints of the esoteric, the occult and of witchcraft. All my links are here. Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at...

Supposedly formed from the spittle of the three headed hellhound, Cerberus, at Hekate’s command as Hercules dragged him out of the underworld as part of his 12 labours - We have the deadly plant, aconite. Used within werewolf salves and to poison arrowheads, 2mg - the size of a sesame is enough to kill someone outright.  Tune in to learn more about aconites plant lore and how it was used.  All my links are here. Get bonus content on Patreon Become a member at...

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 Patreon Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell. Hosted...

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. Become a...

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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themageswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. See acast.com/privacy for...

Hey witches, this week I thought we would head north and learn more about the one eyed raven lord - Odin. So much more than a god of war, he has heavily links to magic, shamanism and the dead. Tune in to learn 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...

Hey mage's we're back with another zodiac myth focusing on the sign of Scorpio - reputed to be dark, evil and malicious but why? 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. See...

Hey witches this week we've got a witchy herb heavily tied to the history of mental health and treatment - Hellebore. Deadly and delightful - what else lies this plants ancient and sordid past? 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...

Hey mages, this week to celebrate The Mage's Well birthday I got my friend - Cherry Lazer - on the show to discuss astrology and read the birth chart of the podcast. Tune in to learn what's written in the stars for the show! Cherry's Instagram is here. 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...

Hey mages, this week to celebrate The Mage's Well birthday I got my friend - Cherry Lazer - on the show to discuss astrology and read the birth chart of the podcast. Tune in to learn what's written in the stars for the show! Cherry's Instagram is here. 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...

So this week we've got a special one - you may remember I was invited by Honey and the Hex to speak at the London Podcast festival back in the summer - the audio has just been released! I decided to folklore from where I grew up - the isle of man. There’s some really famous local tales as well as some obscure ones. Tales around strange creatures from the island including the Fae and also a local god and some malicious spirits. Listen to the full episode over at Honey and the Hex, you can also...

This week we're looking into a figure within Greek mythology that is often maligned and cast in a very unforgiving light - Medusa. What's her story and what symbolism lies behind the tale? 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...

This week we've got another practical magic episode looking at hair magic. Traditionally seen as a witches source of power what can you actually do with it and how can you incorporate it into your magic? Tune in to learn 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...

This week we're looking at one of the oldest sites in our history as a race - Göbekli Tepe. Built by our stone age ancestors what secrets does this neolithic site hold? 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...

This week we're looking at another zodiac myth. We're halfway through the constellations meaning todays episode is all about Libra. Find out how this sign became associated with the scales and what different cultures thought about it! 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...

Hey Mage's this week we've got a psychic entity called an egregore - thoughtforms that develop from a collective group that influence us on a very subtle level. Cities, companies, groups of friends and nations can create one. But are they benign or a cause for concern? 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...

Hey Mage's this week I'm looking into the Mexican folk saint Santa Muerte who often finds herself called out by the catholic church as demonic and a blasphemy against religion. On top of this she's hated by the FBI and the Mexican military. But why? Who is she and where does she come from? Find all this out and more in today's episode! 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...

Hey mage's this week I'm back into plant lore and I'm looking at Henbane - a plant heavily connected to death, love and our ancestors. But what is it here to teach us? 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...