The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks

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Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast.
Wishing you a blessed Lughnasadh or Lammas to you and yours!
In this Sabbat special 'Solitary Witch' episode of the podcast, host Swailes, the Friendly Green Witch, celebrates Lammas, the first harvest festival of the wheel of the year. She shares an original folklore tale about the Sun god and John Barleycorn, exploring themes of sacrifice and renewal. Swailes then discusses the historical roots of this sabat and the Celtic festival of Lughnasadh, honouring deities like Lugh and the Dagda. She offers practical ways to celebrate, including baking bread and community service, while reflecting on modern parallels to ancient traditions, including personal anecdotes about parenting and urban wildlife.
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LINKS 
Sources-
https://oghamart.com/blogs/news/lughnasadh-celebrating-the-first-harvest

https://www.reonline.org.uk/festivals-calendar/lammas-lughnasadh/

https://www.learnreligions.com/the-legend-of-john-barleycorn-2562157

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KEY WORDS-----------------------------
Lunacy, first harvest, grain harvest, folklore, sun god, John Barleycorn, spirit of the grain, sacrifice, cycle of life, pagan traditions, historical significance, cultural significance, rituals, symbols, deities, Lugh, Dagda, modern reflections, nature, community, connection to the earth, parenting, urban wildlife, pigeons, baking bread, altar, cornucopia, pentacle, corn dollies, ale, whiskey, apple juice, community service, games, music, tarot, Strength, The Sun, Seven of Pentacles, Four of Wands, Justice, Wheel of Fortune, life, death, rebirth, gratitude, seasonal celebrations, magical traditions, harvest season, sabat, wicca, paganism, wiccan, the wheel, bonfire, baking, deity, spirits, elements, magic, witchcraft, modern witch, modern magic, magick

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, a show to get you 'Witching in the 21st Century'
(2nd attempt! Editorial issues)
In this Moot Loot episode, host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds interviews Karen Kay, a fairyologer known as 'The Fairy Whisperer', about her extraordinary journey from BBC news editor to professional fairy communicator. Karen shares her lifelong connection with the fae, beginning in childhood, and how she built a career through books, oracle decks, and fairy festivals. They discuss fairy magic, its links to witchcraft and paganism, practical advice for connecting with fairies safely and respectfully, the famous Cottingley Fairies of West Yorkshire and Karen's new deck- The Enchanted Realms Oracle published by HayHouse Ltd launching August 25th alongside her Three Wishes Fairy Festival 2026.
Connect with Karen https://karenkay.co.uk/and
Pre order the deck at https://karenkay.co.uk/enchanted-realms-oracle/

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Key Words-------------------------------
Bell Witch, fairy whisperer, fairies, witchcraft, paganism, fairy magic, Cottingley Fairies, Enchanted Realms Oracle deck, oracle decks, fairy events, nature connection, fairy gardens, fairy doors, magic, elementals, sylphs, salamanders, gnomes, dryads, naiads, unicorns, fairy goth, fairy lady, spiritual journey, BBC news editor, media, broadcast journalism, candle magic, fairy allies, fairy tea party, Three Wishes Fairy Festival, environmental respect, psychic protection, grounding, fairy magic advice, fairy folklore, fairy traditions, fairy manifestations, fairy energy, fairy stories, Labyrinth, Brian Froud, mermaids, fairy dolls, magical beings, fairy experiences, fairy narratives, fairy art, fairy symbolism, fairy culture, fairy connections, nature spirits, fairy rituals, fairy wisdom, fairy communication, fairy inspiration, fairy community, fairy practices, Glastonbury, Witchcraft, Elementals

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, a show to get you 'Witching in the 21st Century'
In this Moot Loot episode, host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds interviews Karen Kay, a fairyologer known as 'The Fairy Whisperer', about her extraordinary journey from BBC news editor to professional fairy communicator. Karen shares her lifelong connection with the fae, beginning in childhood, and how she built a career through books, oracle decks, and fairy festivals. They discuss fairy magic, its links to witchcraft and paganism, practical advice for connecting with fairies safely and respectfully, the famous Cottingley Fairies of West Yorkshire and Karen's new deck- The Enchanted Realms Oracle published by HayHouse Ltd launching August 25th alongside her Three Wishes Fairy Festival 2026.
Connect with Karen https://karenkay.co.uk/and
Pre order the deck at https://karenkay.co.uk/enchanted-realms-oracle/

Connect with Swailes linktree.com/friendlygreenwitch
Join Patreon to support the creator- https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBellWitchPodcast
While you are here a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??!
Stuff of history books that is!!
Here's the link- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting

Vote by searching TBWP, ENTER your email address and confirm your vote from the sent email :) They don't spam, its only to check its a real vote and not a host self voting hundreds of times! 
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BELL WITCH PODCAST 
Limited addition 100th Celebration Mug- https://bellwitchpodcast.mymerchr.com/product/100th-episode-anniversary-mug

Book your ghost tours at- https://yorkshireghosttours.com/

Key Words-------------------------------
Bell Witch, fairy whisperer, fairies, witchcraft, paganism, fairy magic, Cottingley Fairies, Enchanted Realms Oracle deck, oracle decks, fairy events, nature connection, fairy gardens, fairy doors, magic, elementals, sylphs, salamanders, gnomes, dryads, naiads, unicorns, fairy goth, fairy lady, spiritual journey, BBC news editor, media, broadcast journalism, candle magic, fairy allies, fairy tea party, Three Wishes Fairy Festival, environmental respect, psychic protection, grounding, fairy magic advice, fairy folklore, fairy traditions, fairy manifestations, fairy energy, fairy stories, Labyrinth, Brian Froud, mermaids, fairy dolls, magical beings, fairy experiences, fairy narratives, fairy art, fairy symbolism, fairy culture, fairy connections, nature spirits, fairy rituals, fairy wisdom, fairy communication, fairy inspiration, fairy community, fairy practices, Glastonbury, Witchcraft, Elementals

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 2ND UPLOAD of an interview which on first upload was over edited. TBWP strives to create meaningful content that meets both guest and audience expectations. On the rare occasion this is not the case, Swailes will do her best to rectify the issues and re upload as is the case here. Please do re listen. 
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast with Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. A show to encourages listeners to get 'Witching in the 21st Century'
In this Moot Loot episode the host welcomes back Scottish astrologer, tarot reader, and palmistry expert Kalem Turner. Together they explore tarot's rich history, tracing its origins from Italian playing cards to the iconic 1910 Rider Waite Smith deck. Kalem shares personal stories, including inheriting a 100-year-old family heirloom deck, and debunks common tarot superstitions and tropes. He discusses how tarot connects to astrology, collective consciousness, and synchronicity, while offering practical advice for developing intuitive reading skills and avoiding over-reliance on guidebooks or repetitive questioning.
Connect with Kalem and book a reading-  https://www.kalemturner.com/

While you are here a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??!
Stuff of history books that is!!
Here's the link- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting

Vote by searching TBWP, ENTER your email address and confirm your vote from the sent email :) They don't spam, its only to check its a real vote and not a host self voting hundreds of times! 
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BELL WITCH PODCAST 
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KEY WORDS------------------------------
Kalem Turner, Scotland number one astrologer, tarot cards, astrology, tarot reading, divination, tarot history, tarot deck, Rider Waite Smith, palmistry, fortune telling, tarot superstitions, tarot misconceptions, collective consciousness, archetypal energies, tarot techniques, intuitive reading, tarot symbolism, emotional impact of tarot, Death card, personal responsibility, tarot practice, divination systems, oracle cards, angel cards, Scottish astrologer, tarot e-book, online tarot readings, tarot community, tarot insights, tarot journey, tarot heritage, tarot interpretations, tarot spreads, personal anecdotes, tarot learning, synchronicity, tarot connections, tarot folklore, tarot evolution, tarot imagery, tarot narratives, tarot cards meanings, tarot reader advice, tarot mistakes, tarot intuition, tarot tools, tarot and astrology, tarot and playing cards, witch, witchcraft, crystal ball, fortune teller, personal stories, modern witchcraft, green witch, bell witch, wicca, witchy podcast, modern witchcraft for beginners, solitary witch tips, green witchcraft practices, manifestation for witches

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast with Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. A show to encourages listeners to get 'Witching in the 21st Century'
In this Moot Loot episode the host welcomes back Scottish astrologer, tarot reader, and palmistry expert Kalem Turner. Together they explore tarot's rich history, tracing its origins from Italian playing cards to the iconic 1910 Rider Waite Smith deck. Kalem shares personal stories, including inheriting a 100-year-old family heirloom deck, and debunks common tarot superstitions and tropes. He discusses how tarot connects to astrology, collective consciousness, and synchronicity, while offering practical advice for developing intuitive reading skills and avoiding over-reliance on guidebooks or repetitive questioning.
Connect with Kalem and book a reading-  https://www.kalemturner.com/
While you are here a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??!
Stuff of history books that is!!
Here's the link- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting

Vote by searching TBWP, ENTER your email address and confirm your vote from the sent email :) They don't spam, its only to check its a real vote and not a host self voting hundreds of times! 
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BELL WITCH PODCAST 
Limited addition 100th Celebration Mug- https://bellwitchpodcast.mymerchr.com/product/100th-episode-anniversary-mug
Book your ghost tours at- https://yorkshireghosttours.com/
KEY WORDS------------------------------
Kalem Turner, Scotland number one astrologer, tarot cards, astrology, tarot reading, divination, tarot history, tarot deck, Rider Waite Smith, palmistry, fortune telling, tarot superstitions, tarot misconceptions, collective consciousness, archetypal energies, tarot techniques, intuitive reading, tarot symbolism, emotional impact of tarot, Death card, personal responsibility, tarot practice, divination systems, oracle cards, angel cards, Scottish astrologer, tarot e-book, online tarot readings, tarot community, tarot insights, tarot journey, tarot heritage, tarot interpretations, tarot spreads, personal anecdotes, tarot learning, synchronicity, tarot connections, tarot folklore, tarot evolution, tarot imagery, tarot narratives, tarot cards meanings, tarot reader advice, tarot mistakes, tarot intuition, tarot tools, tarot and astrology, tarot and playing cards, witch, witchcraft, crystal ball, fortune teller, personal stories, modern witchcraft, green witch, bell witch, wicca, witchy podcast 
modern witchcraft for beginners, solitary witch tips, green witchcraft practices, manifestation for witches