Witch Beneath the Willow

Grimoire of the Gods: Hecate; Goddess of Witchcraft, Crossroads & the Dark

Hecate has always made me a little nervous. As the goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, ghosts, magic, and the spaces between worlds, she’s one of the most powerful and co

Vine Magic: Resilience, Folklore, & the Celtic Tree Calendar

We’re continuing our journey through the Celtic Tree Calendar with Vine: a tangled, thorny, fruit-bearing symbol of resilience, transformation, abundance, and finding you

Signs and Stars: Virgo's Personality, Magic, and Seasonal Energy

In this episode of Signs & Stars, we’re exploring Virgo personality, traits, mythology, astrology, and magic to understand the sixth sign of the zodiac and the energy of

Grimoire of the Gods: Adephagia, Goddess of Gluttony

This week beneath the willow, we’re opening the Grimoire of the Gods to one of the most obscure goddesses in the Greek pantheon: Adephagia, goddess of gluttony, insatiabl

Hazel Tree Magic: Wisdom, Folklore & the Celtic Tree Calendar

We’re returning to tree magic beneath the willow. In the first installment of a new series exploring the Celtic tree calendar, we’re beginning with Hazel—a tree deeply r

Signs & Stars: Leo's Personality, Magic, and Season's Energy

Welcome to Signs & Stars, a brand new series beneath the willow. We’re beginning with Leo: the bold, fiery fifth sign of the zodiac, ruled by the Sun and symbolized by t

Home Magic: Cleansing, Protecting & Connecting With Your Home

There’s something incredibly special about walking through the front door and feeling like you’ve truly arrived home. In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the magic o

Full Moon Magic: The Buck Moon (Growth, Courage, and Stepping into your Power)

One year ago, I nervously hit "publish" on the very first episode of Witch Beneath the Willow. Today, we're celebrating one full year, our 50th episode, and the final ins

Grimoire of the Gods: Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, Strategy & Sacred Craft

The audio in this episode sounds a little different than usual, and I wanted to acknowledge that right away. I’m recording from my new place after my recent move, and whi

Full Moon Magick: The Strawberry Moon

The Strawberry Moon rises on June 29th, bringing with it the sweetness of early summer and a reminder that not everything beautiful is meant to last forever. In this epi

Litha Magic: Honoring the Summer Solstice Through Ritual & Folklore

* So sorry for my sick voice, I put off recording for as long as I could hoping my summer cold would clear up* Step into the golden light of the Summer Solstice in this

Apothecary Notes: The Myth, Magic, and Medicine of Chamomile

This week, we're spending time with one of the most beloved herbs in the apothecary: chamomile. Often known as a simple bedtime tea, chamomile has a much deeper story to

Grimoire of the Gods: Ares, God of War, Courage, and the Inner Battle

A quick note before you dive in: you may notice that my audio sounds a little different in this episode. Somewhere along the way, my microphone seems to have decided it h

Full Moon Magic: The Flower Moon and Blue Moon

This week, we gather beneath a rare and emotionally charged Flower Moon paired with a powerful Blue Moon in Scorpio. Together we explore the folklore, history, correspon

New Orleans Magic: A City of Spirits, Roots, and Living Tradition

This week’s episode is a little different… and a little special. After a recent trip to New Orleans, I found myself completely enchanted by the spirit of the city—the hi

Grimoire of the Gods: Hera — Queen of Heaven, Marriage, Power & Sacred Feminine Rage

Hera is often remembered as the jealous wife. But that is only a fraction of her story. In this week’s Grimoire of the Gods, we sit with Hera—Queen of Heaven, protector

Beltane Magic: Rituals, Folklore & Celebrating the Celtic Fire Festival

In this week’s episode, we step into the wild, flower-crowned magic of Beltane — the ancient Celtic fire festival that marks the beginning of summer and the fertile turni

Moon Magic: Working with Lunar Cycles, Phases & Energy

In this episode, the longest yet, we step beneath the moon together and explore the magic of the lunar cycle—from the quiet darkness of the new moon to the radiant fullne

Herbalism 101: How to Use Herbs, Herbal Magic, & Folk Medicine Basics

In this week’s episode, we step gently into the world of herbalism. Not as something to master, but as something to build a relationship with. Together, we explore what

Grimoire of the Gods: Hestia, Hearth Magic, and the Sacred Flame

In a world of gods known for power, passion, and spectacle… Hestia is something entirely different. She is the quiet flame at the center of the home. The steady presence