Show Notes
Witches have always known there is something otherworldly about mushrooms.
They rise overnight, glowing in the damp dark, growing in rings that open into portals. They are death and rebirth embodied — feeding on decay to bring new life.
In this episode we step into the mushroom circle together…
We wander into the fairy folklore of toadstools and fae-rings.
We explore the mysteries of Amanita Muscaria, the red-capped witch’s mushroom.
We uncover how the Maya, Aztecs and Egyptians revered mushrooms in their magick and rites.
We dive into how witches used them in flying ointments and how Druids worked with their mysteries.
We trace their hidden links to alchemy and transformation.
We explore their magickal properties and the unique powers of different mushroom types.
And I share how to work with mushrooms in your own craft, including a recipe for a Death & Rebirth Anointing Oil infused with mushroom spirit.
This is a journey into the strange, the sacred, and the liminal.
Listen now and step into the mushroom’s circle of magick… if you dare.
Our book review is Salems Lot by Stephen King.
Lots of witchy love
Carly 🥀 xx
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