Witch Beneath the Willow

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 Virgo season.

We’ll explore Virgo’s strengths and weaknesses, compatibility, Mercury rulership, mutable earth energy, and the analytical, nurturing, detail-oriented personality this zodiac sign is known for. Then we’ll look to the stars t...

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, insatiable hunger, and perhaps something much more complicated.

With only fragments of her worship surviving, Adephagia leaves us with more questions than answers. Was she truly a goddess of excess, or did she once represent agricultural abundance, plentiful food, and ...

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 rooted in wisdom, poetic inspiration, divination, and the mysteries of the Otherworld.

We’ll explore Hazel’s place in the modern Celtic tree calendar and Ogham, the personality of those born beneath the Hazel, the Irish legend of the Salmo...

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 the lion.

In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to be a Leo, from their confidence, creativity, loyalty, and natural magnetism to the more vulnerable side hiding beneath all that fire. We’ll trace the lion through ancient mythology, from ...

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 of home, specifically, how to cleanse, protect, and build a relationship with the place that shelters you. Whether you’ve just moved into a new space or you’ve lived in the same home for years, these simple rituals can help refresh ...

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 installment in our Full Moon Magick series.

What a beautiful moon to end on.

Known as the Buck Moon, this July full moon is named for the season when deer grow their magnificent antlers—a symbol of strength, resilience, and the quiet, steady growth that happens on...

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 while I was hoping this setup would work, it’s safe to say… this isn’t it. Thank you for bearing with me while I get settled—I’ll be experimenting with a different recording space for next week to get us back to the cozy sound we&r...

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 episode, we're exploring the folklore and symbolism behind June's full moon, from its Indigenous roots and traditional names to its connections with love, abundance, and the fleeting joys of the season. We'll talk about the grounding influence of Capricorn, the magic of...

* 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 week's episode as we explore the magic, folklore, and traditions of Litha.

Together, we'll wander through the history of this midsummer sabbat, uncover myths of the Oak and Holly Kings, discuss the wild presence of the fae, and explore how cultures across the world ha...

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 tell. Together we'll explore its ancient history, folklore, magical correspondences, medicinal uses, and the surprising role this tiny flower has played in human lives for thousands of years. From the temples of Ancient Egypt to medieval cottage floors, from dream m...

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 had other plans, and despite my best efforts, I couldn't pinpoint the issue before recording. The result is a slightly tinny sound that isn't quite up to my usual standards. Thank you for bearing with me this week while I troubleshoot the problem, and I promise I'll...

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, correspondences, and magic surrounding May’s full moon, a lunar season long associated with blooming, abundance, fertility, transformation, sensuality, and new beginnings. But layered within this particular moon is the amplified and truth-seeking energy of a Blue Moon, ...

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 history, the people, the magic woven into every street, garden, and storefront. So instead of our usual structure, this episode is more of a journey… a storytelling walk through one of the most spiritually alive places in America.

Together, we&...

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 of women, goddess of marriage, childbirth, and sacred devotion—and begin to unravel the myth behind the stereotype.

Together, we explore her origins, her power, and the stories that shaped her reputation… from her complex marriage to Zeus, to t...

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 turning of the Wheel.

Together we wander through Beltane folklore and history, sacred bonfires, fae traditions, maypoles, hawthorn magic, the myth of Etain, and the old rites of protection, abundance, and sacred union woven through this luminous threshold fes...

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 fullness of the full moon and every phase in between. We’ll walk through the history, folklore, and mythology of the moon across cultures, uncovering the stories of Selene, Chang’e, Máni, and more.

We’ll also explore how to work with each phase of ...

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 herbalism truly is at its core: the oldest form of medicine, rooted in observation, intuition, and the quiet wisdom of the natural world. We’ll walk through the history of plant medicine, the language of herbal actions, and the many ways herbs can be wove...

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 that does not waver. The goddess who did not seek attention, but instead chose peace, stability, and devotion to the spaces we return to again and again.

In this episode, we explore Hestia—Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and sacred flame. We’ll ...

As spring begins to fully awaken, we gather beneath April’s Pink Moon—a moon of soft blooming, quiet healing, and gentle return.

In this episode, we explore the folklore, history, and deeper magic of the Pink Moon, from its connection to early spring flowers and agricultural rhythms to the balance of Aries fire and Libra harmony that shapes this year’s lunar energy. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to...