Witch Beneath the Willow

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Witch Beneath the Willow is a cozy, cottage-inspired podcast for modern witches, herbal healers, and soulful seekers. Throughout the episodes, we explore soft spells, herbal wisdom, sacred stillness, and self-care rituals rooted in nature and everyday magic. Whether you're steeping tea, tending your altar, or walking barefoot through the woods, this is your space to reconnect with your magic. New episodes every week -- come sit under the willow with me.

  1. 7H AGO

    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 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 move through her history and symbolism, the myths that reveal her quiet strength, and the ways her energy shaped both the home and the heart of entire cities. This episode is an invitation to slow down. To return to the small, steady rituals that shape your life. To find magic not in the extraordinary… but in the deeply familiar. At the end of the episode, I’ll guide you through a few ways to begin working with Hestia in your own practice, including a home blessing, a hearth tea, and a ritual to bring intention into your everyday routines. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or pulled in too many directions… this episode is a gentle place to land. Your hearth is waiting. If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the podcast on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating and growing Witch Beneath the Willow. You can also find me on Instagram and TikTok @witchbeneaththewillow for more everyday magic, rituals, and behind-the-scenes moments. And if this episode resonated with you, consider leaving a rating or sharing it with someone who might need a little warmth right now.

    25 min

  2. MAR 30

    Full Moon Magick: April's Pink Moon

    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 come back into alignment with ourselves—tending both our inner world and the relationships that surround us. This moon invites us into self-love, emotional healing, creativity, and growth—but reminds us that wholeness, like the moon itself, is something we arrive at slowly. Inside this episode: The origins and meanings of the Pink Moon Cultural names and folklore tied to this lunar cycle The energetic themes of Aries and Libra Magical correspondences and ways to work with this moon A gentle abundance ritual to align with spring’s unfolding Journal prompts for reflection and release Journal Prompts: What is your love language, and how can you begin offering that same love to yourself? Where in your life are you out of balance—are you pouring more outward or inward? Are there emotional wounds or lingering scars that are asking to be tended?If you feel called to support the podcast, you can visit my Ko-fi and buy me a cup of tea or a candle for the altar. Every bit of support helps me move closer to my dream of creating a physical witchy space for this community. You can also find me on Instagram and TikTok at Witch Beneath the Willow.

    24 min

  3. MAR 25

    Cleansing and Purification Magic: A return to yourself

    In this episode, we explore the gentle, powerful practice of cleansing and purification — not as something rigid or ritual-heavy, but as a soft return to yourself. Together, we’ll move through the history of cleansing across cultures, from ritual bathing in the Nile to sacred smoke and sound practices, and into the quiet, everyday ways you can release what isn’t yours to carry. This is an invitation to lighten your energy, clear your space, and reconnect with your own sense of balance. Whether you’re stepping into a ritual bath, lighting incense at the end of a long day, or simply washing your hands with intention, this episode reminds you that cleansing doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to be yours. Journal Prompts for Mental Cleansing:– What energy, emotions, or expectations am I carrying that are not mine to hold?– What has been weighing on me lately, and what would it feel like to gently release it?– What version of myself is waiting on the other side of this release—and what do I need to let go of to meet her? If this episode resonated with you, you can support the podcast on Ko-fi . You can also find me on Instagram and TikTok for more cozy magic, ritual inspiration, and glimpses into my everyday practice.

    34 min

  4. MAR 16

    Ostara: The Magic of the Spring Equinox

    The wheel of the year turns once more, and the light returns. In this episode, we welcome the Spring Equinox — Ostara, the moment in the year when day and night stand in perfect balance before the light begins its steady triumph over the dark. After the long quiet of winter, the earth begins to stir again. Seeds awaken beneath the soil, animals return, and the promise of new life fills the air. Together, we explore the history and folklore of Ostara, from the mysterious Germanic goddess Eostre to ancient equinox celebrations honoring deities like Isis, Osiris, Cybele, and Kukulkan. We’ll wander through springtime folklore of hares, egg magic, and mischievous Irish fey, and uncover how our ancestors honored the delicate moment when the world begins to bloom again. We’ll also talk about the magic of the equinox itself — a powerful time for balance, renewal, manifestation, and planting the seeds of new beginnings. In the Living the Spell portion of the episode, I’ll guide you through: A ritual for restoring balance to your lifeA witch’s “new year” manifestation practiceThree journal prompts to help you reflect on what is ready to bloom in your life this springSo brew a cup of tea, open the windows if the weather allows, and join me as we welcome the warmth, wonder, and possibility of spring. The light is returning — and so are we. Find me @witchbeneaththewillow or on Kofi Journal Prompts: What part of myself is ready to awaken after the quiet of winter? What seeds — dreams, ideas, or goals — do I feel called to plant this spring? Where in my life do I need to restore balance between effort and rest, light and shadow?

    23 min

  5. MAR 10

    Grimoire of the Gods: Hades - Ruler of the Underworld

    Hades is one of the most misunderstood gods in Greek mythology. Often painted as a villain in modern retellings, the ancient myths reveal something very different — a quiet, powerful ruler who governs the unseen realm with balance, justice, and unwavering order. In this week’s Grimoire of the Gods episode, we descend into the underworld to explore the mythology, symbols, and magic of Hades — god of the dead, keeper of hidden wealth, and king of the shades. Together, we explore the origins of the underworld, the famous myth of Persephone’s descent, and the deeper meaning behind Hades’ role as the unseen guardian of life’s most inevitable transition. We’ll also walk through the structure of the Greek underworld, the journey of the soul after death, and the lessons hidden within myths like Orpheus and Eurydice, Heracles and Cerberus, and the eternal punishment of Sisyphus. But this episode isn’t just about mythology. We’ll also explore how modern witches and spiritual practitioners can work with the energy of Hades through grounding magic, ancestor work, and rituals that help us navigate grief, transformation, and hidden abundance. Living the Spell in this episode includes:• A grounding ritual for balance and stability• An affirmation for hidden wealth and abundance• A ritual for sending words to a loved one in the underworld Hades reminds us that darkness is not something to fear — it is simply the place where transformation begins. Support the podcast: Ko-fi.com/witchbeneaththewillowFollow along on Instagram & TikTok: @witchbeneaththewillow

    26 min

  6. MAR 2

    Full Moon Magic: The Worm Moon (Blood Moon + Lunar Eclipse)

    The final full moon of winter rises on March 3rd, 2026 — and this year, she arrives cloaked in shadow. In this episode, we explore the magic of the Worm Moon, a powerful threshold between winter and spring. Named for the earthworms that begin to stir beneath thawing soil, this moon symbolizes awakening, renewal, transformation, and the quiet work happening beneath the surface. But this isn’t just any Worm Moon — it coincides with a total lunar eclipse, turning the moon a deep copper red. A Blood Moon. A moment of culmination, release, and accelerated truth. Together, we’ll explore:• The folklore and history of the Worm Moon• The spiritual meaning of this seasonal turning point• The intensified energy of a lunar eclipse• Virgo’s grounding influence on this full moon• Correspondences, ritual ideas, and eclipse-safe practices• A guided nature walk for noticing your own thaw• A spring cleaning ritual for literal and energetic release This moon asks you to trust the process. What is planted now may not bloom immediately — but it is taking root. Journal Prompts from the Episode: What has been quietly shifting beneath the surface of my life, even if I haven’t acknowledged it yet? What am I ready to release so that new growth can take root? If I trusted the timing of my life completely, what would I stop forcing? Don’t forget to set out your moon water — eclipse energy amplifies everything. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review — it helps this little podcast grow more than you know. You can also support the show on Ko-fi as I work toward opening my online witch shop — the first step toward my dream of a physical tea and metaphysical space one day. Come find me on Instagram and TikTok for weekly rituals, aesthetic magic, and my “Let’s Talk” series. Blessed be.

    20 min

  7. FEB 24

    Dream Magic: Prophetic Dreams, Dream Interpretation & Night Rituals

    This week, we’re stepping into the liminal space of sleep. We'll explore how dreams have been viewed across ancient cultures as divine messages, ancestral visitations, and gateways between worlds. From the temples of Asclepius to the myth of Morpheus and the Oneiroi, dreamwork has long been considered a sacred spiritual practice. Together, we’ll talk about prophetic dreams, lucid dreaming, recurring dreams, nightmares, and how to begin interpreting the symbols your subconscious speaks through. You’ll learn how to create a bedtime ritual, start a dream journal, work with crystals and herbs for dream magic, and practice a gentle dream incubation ritual for divination and guidance. If winter has you sleeping more, dreaming more, or simply craving slower magic — this episode is your invitation to listen to what the night might be saying. Make sleep sacred. Learn the language of your subconscious. If you enjoy this episode, please consider supporting the show on Ko-fi to help keep Witch Beneath the Willow independent and growing. You can also connect with me on Instagram and TikTok for weekly spells, rituals, and magical living. Sweet dreams, witches.

    23 min

  8. FEB 17

    Apothecary Notes: The Myth, Magic, and Medicine of Raspberry Leaf

    In this week’s herbal episode, we’re sitting with one of my most beloved plant allies: raspberry leaf — the bramble of Ida, the traditional midwife’s herb, the thorned guardian of softness and strength. Together we’ll wander through its mythology, from Mount Ida and the nursemaid of Zeus to folklore of protection, fertility, and wandering souls. We’ll explore its magical correspondences — Venus and the Moon, The Empress, heart and womb energy — and the many gentle ways you can weave raspberry into your spellwork. And of course, we’ll talk medicine. Raspberry leaf as uterine tonic, menstrual ally, nutritive support, and energetic protector. I’ll share my personal cycle tea blend, a boundary spell jar, and a fertility bath ritual to help you live the magic in your everyday life. This episode is a love letter to resilience — to being both thorned and tender. If you’ve been craving grounding, protection, or deeper connection to your body’s rhythms, this one is for you. Links: Herbal Conference Kofi Tiktok/Instagram: @witchbeneaththewillow

    39 min
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Witch Beneath the Willow is a cozy, cottage-inspired podcast for modern witches, herbal healers, and soulful seekers. Throughout the episodes, we explore soft spells, herbal wisdom, sacred stillness, and self-care rituals rooted in nature and everyday magic. Whether you're steeping tea, tending your altar, or walking barefoot through the woods, this is your space to reconnect with your magic. New episodes every week -- come sit under the willow with me.

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  • Creator
    keiralevs
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © keiralevs
  • Show Website
    Witch Beneath the Willow

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