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    Whelp, we're a little late this month, but we have two topics that are both near and dear to our hearts. Hanny is covering the history and magic of bells. Liz is covering echidnas, both science-y and witchy! We would love to hear how you use both of these in your practice!

    Bell References:
    https://witchcraftandwitches.com/witchcraft/terms-bell/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/witches-bells/

    https://spells8.com/witches-bells/

    https://spellswiccanstore.com/witch-bell-the-essential-guide-for-using-bells-in-witchcraft/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_metal

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vairocana

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanology

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellfounding

    The Elements Encyclopedia of Witch Craft by Judoka Illes

    Echidna References:

    Rock engraving of an echidna - The Australian Museum The Echidna and the Shade Tree movie - YouTube

    Augee, M., Gooden, B., & Musser, A. (2006). Echidna : extraordinary egg-laying mammal. Collingwood: CSIRO.

    King, S. A. (2007). Animal Dreaming: the sybolic & spiritual lanague of the Australasian animals. Glen Waverley: Blue Angel Publishing.

    Nicol, S., & Andersen, N. (2002). The timing of hibernation in Tasmanian echidnas: why do they do it when they do? Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 131(4), 603-611.

    Reed, A. (1993). Aboriginal myths, legends & fables. Frenchs Forest: Reed New Holland.

    Rismiller, P. (1999). The echidna : Australia's enigma. Hugh Lauter Levin Associates.

    Roberts, K., & Hughes, B. (2022). Wild Wisdom Australia: guidebook. Glen Waverly : Blue Angel Publishing.

    Van Dyck, S., Gynther, I., & Baker, A. (2013). Field compantion to the mammals of Australia. Sydney: New Holland Publishers.

    Vogelnest, L., & Portas, T. (2019). Current therapy in medicine of Australian Mammals. Clayton South: CSIRO.

    Watts, D. (2002). Tasmanian Mammals: a field guild. Kettering: Peregine Press.

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    This month Hanny and Liz interview Australian author and flower farmer Eliza Henry-Jones. Eliza's latest book 'Salt and Skin' contains witchcraft themes that both Hanny and Liz adore. During the interview we talk to Eliza about her inspiration for the book, The Orkney Islands, themes of Salt and Skin, and the magic Eliza finds within her life.

    Plot: "Grief-stricken over the loss of her husband, Luda Managan and her two teenaged children try to make a home for themselves on a collection of harsh and haunted Scottish islands.

    Luda, a photographer, is mesmerised by the extraordinary magic of the islands and soon finds herself condemned by the local community after publishing images documenting the death of a local child. Alienated, Luda turns her attention to the records from the 17th century island witch-hunts and the fragmented life stories of the executed women. Min, restless and strong, tries to fill up the space in their family left by her father. She soon finds comfort in the depths of the icy North Sea and in an unlikely friendship with the elderly and irreverent local ‘witch’..."

    Connect with Salt and Skin:
    Salt and Skin | Ultimo Press
    Salt and Skin eBook : Henry-Jones, Eliza: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store
    Salt and Skin by Eliza Henry-Jones | 9781761150524 | Booktopia

    Connect with Eliza and her works:
    Contact — Eliza Henry-Jones | Author (elizahenryjones.com.au)
    Eliza Henry-Jones (@elizahenryjones) • Instagram photos and videos

    Other references:
    Sheena Graham George: Echoes from the Past | Projects (sheenagrahamgeorge.com)
    Wildcare - Branches - Whale Rescue Volunteer First Response Team (wildcaretas.org.au)

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    Liz is flying solo this month and is talking about Hawthorn. It's about to flower here in the southern hemisphere, and you northerners are being treated with the red berries!

    References:
    https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/hawthorn-berry-recipes-foraging

    https://learningherbs.com/remedies-recipes/hawthorn-cordial-recipe

    https://chestnutherbs.com/spiced-hawthorn-pear-persimmon-brandy

    https://thekitchenapothecary.com/hawthorn-and-apple-fruit-leathers

    https://www.keeperofthekitchen.com/2020/06/23/foraged-hawthorn-blossom-vodka

    Bradley, K. (2020). Hawthorn: Foraging and Using – for heart and immunity care. Retrieved from Milkwood: https://www.milkwood.net/2020/04/06/hawthorn-foraging-and-using-for-heart-and-immunity-care

    Breen, F. (2017) Farmers revive convict craft to restore historic hawthorn hedges. Retrieved from ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-04/restoring-tasmanias-hawthorn-hedges/9106960

    Brooklyn Museum. 2022?. Cardea. Retrieved from Brooklyn Museum: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/heritage_floor/cardea

    Campbell, R. 2022. Eat more wild Tasmanian. Hobart: Fullers Publishing

    Castleman, M. (2009) The new healing herbs . New York: Rodale

    Culpeper, N. (1850 [2015]). The Complete Herbal. Project Gutenberg. Retrieved from https://www.gutenberg.org/files/49513/49513-h/49513-h.htm

    Cunningfolk, A. J. (2016) The Magick of Thorns. Retrieved from Worts + Cunning apothecary: http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/the-magick-of-thorns

    Cunningham, S. 2008 Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. Woodbury: Llewellyn

    Dodd, F. 2022 The chronic effects of a combination of herbal extracts (Euphytose) on psychological mood state and response to a laboratory stressor: A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind study in healthy humans. Journal of Psychopharmacology. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02698811221112933

    Eco Enchantments. (2010). The magic of the ogham trees: Hawthorn. Retrieved from Eco Enchantments: http://www.ecoenchantments.co.uk/myogham_hawthornpage.html

    Gordon, L. (1985). The mystery and Magic of Trees and Flowers. Exeter: Webb & Bower

    HerbiGuide. (n.d.). Hawthorn. Retrieved from HerbiGuide: http://www.herbiguide.com.au/Descriptions/hg_Hawthorn.htm

    Hunter, C. (2015?). Hawthorn History, Folklore, Myth and Magic. Retrieved from The Practical Herbalist: https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/hawthorn-myth-and-magic/

    Lawrence, S. (2020). Witch's Garden: plant in folklore, magic and traditional medicine. London: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

    Ody, P. (1993). The complete medicinal herbal. London: Penguin Books Australia

    Pivarnik, M. (2019). The history, mythology and offerings of hawthorn. Retrieved from Herbal Academy: https://theherbalacademy.com/hawthorn-offerings

    Simon, B. (2000). Tree traditions and folklore from northeast Ireland. Arboricultural journal, 24(1), 15-40

    Trexler, R. (2004). The Season for the Hawthorn to Blossom. nklings Forever: Published Colloquium, 4(8), 1-9

    Wikipedia. (2022)
    Crataegus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crataegus#cite_note-7
    Crataegus mono

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    With the cost of living going through the roof, Hanny and Liz explore free ways to practice the craft. You do not need to spend money to have a witchy practice.

    Soul Collage with Brook:

    Creative Roots Wellness (@creativerootswellness) • Instagram photos and videosWorkshops — Creative Roots Wellness - next session 28th August 2022 [Hobart]


    Resources:
    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/free-witchcraft-practices/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/affordable-witchcraft-cheap-tools-ingredients/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/kitchen-witch-magical-spices-cabinet/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/connect-to-the-land/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/10-free-magical-backyard-herbs-objects/

    https://wanderingthehedge.com/2021/10/06/budget-witchcraft-three-all-purpose-ingredients/

    Kangaroo tail a 'third leg' that gives speed, not just balance, says study | Wildlife | The Guardian

    Heathen Wyrdos Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02GunNQvNDduWYhVqfl4hW?si=5ec10e60d97d44cf

    Books mentioned:
    Tristan Gooley's:

    Wild signs and star pathsHow to read waterThe lost art of reading nature's signs.

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    Calendar or not calendar? That is this question! This month we do a deep dive into calendars. What types of calendars are out there? How do we create our own calendar? Does it have to be by the sun? What's a lunisolar solar calendar? How can it impact on our practice? We cover this and so much more!

    Hanny's links:

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonhttp://www.herringisland.org/seasons.htmhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_laghttps://ecosystemguild.org/the-eight-season-year-2/https://www.sixseasonsgarden.com/why-six-seasons/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Australian_seasonshttp://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/index.shtml


    Liz's Links:

    Calendar - Wikipedialunar calendar | Definition & Facts | BritannicaEarly Germanic calendars - WikipediaList of calendars - WikipediaGregorian calendar - WikipediaSolar calendar - WikipediaLunar calendar - WikipediaLunisolar calendar - WikipediaHindu calendar - WikipediaThe Nordic Animist Year by Rune Rasmussen

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    Happy Solstice witches! This month Liz is talking all things vinegar, including the 4 thieving kind. Hanny is covering the topic of Winter.

    Vinegar Resources:

    Mazza, S., Murooka, Y. (2009). Vinegars Through the Ages. In: Solieri, L., Giudici, P. (eds) Vinegars of the World. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0866-3_2Johnston, C. S., & Gaas, C. A. (2006). Vinegar: medicinal uses and antiglycemic effect. MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine, 8(2), 61.Alexander, C. J. (2021). How to make the legendary four thieves vinegar tonic. Farmers Almanac. [Viewed: 8 June 2022]Mingren, W (2021). Roman Historian’s Cleopatra’s Pearl Story: Is It Fact or Fiction? Ancient Origins. [Viewed: 8 June 2022]Wigington, P. (2018) Four Thieves Vinegar. Learn Religions [Viewed: 8 June 2022]

    Winter Resources:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deities_and_personifications_of_seasons#Winterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fimbulwinterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_the_Clockshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solsticehttps://averyhart.co/blog/4-ways-to-use-magic-to-make-your-winter-witchyhttps://eclecticwitchcraft.com/the-meaning-of-yule-why-we-celebrate-the-coming-of-the-sun/https://wiccaliving.com/wiccan-calendar-yule-winter-solstice/

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    We're a bit late this month! Life has been lifing and we're lifing with it. This month it's all about Music. Hanny talks about Music in magic. Liz covers Binaural beats.

    Resources for Music and Magick

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/music-magick/https://qedavathegrey.tumblr.com/post/129182763268/music-in-witchcrafthttps://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/u7fpql/music_and_magick/Vincent Price album - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003URC5US/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003URC5US&linkCode=as2&tag=dangeminds05-20&linkId=IUASEO45SCNIJA6MThe Paper Magician Trilogy by Charlie N. HolmbergThe song is 'In the Middle of the Night by Elley Duhé - https://vimeo.com/695429462

    Resources for Binaural Beats:

    Barratt, M., Maddox, A., Jenny L. Davis, J. & Smith, N., 2022. What are 'binaural beats' and do they affect our brain?. [Online] Available at: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-01/what-are-binaural-beats-do-they-affect-our-brain/100956002
    [Accessed 7 May 2022].Cade, M., 2018. Binaural Beats for Relaxation, Meditation, Focus & Creativity. [Online] Available at: https://www.mindlikewaterwellbeing.com/post/binaural-beats-for-relaxation-meditation-focus-creativity
    [Accessed 7 May 2022].Cafasso, J., 2021. Do Binaural Beats Have Health Benefits?. [Online] Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/binaural-beats [Accessed 7 5 2022].Debbal, Y. N. E. H. B. & Sidi, M. E. A., 2021. Digital drugs (binaural beats): how can it affect the brain/their impact on the brain. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 45(7), pp. 546-551.Drake, M., 2008. Binaural Beats for the Shamanic Journey. [Online] Available at: https://shamanicdrumming.com/binaural_beats.html [Accessed 7 May 2022].Jirakittayakorn, N. & Wongsawa, t. Y., 2017. Brain Responses to a 6-Hz Binaural Beat: Effects on General Theta Rhythm and Frontal Midline Theta Activity. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 28(11), p. 365.Luna, A., 2022. How to Use Binaural Beats to LET GO of Fear, Pain, and Overthinking. [Online] Available at: https://lonerwolf.com/binaural-beats-meditation/ [Accessed 18 May 2022].Wikipedia contributors, 2022. Beat (acoustics). [Online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Beat_(acoustics)&oldid=1079816311 [Accessed 7 May 2022].

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    Peeps,
    It's Samhain. The veil is thinning. The ghosts are ghosting. This month we have ghost stories and other encounters. Liz has a story from 1936 where Captain X declares war on a Ghost. Hanny has a family story and an encounter she had when she was 14!

    An extra special thank you to Steve, Bob, June, and Jennifer for sharing their encounters.

    References:

    DECLARED WAR ON THE GHOST (1936, September 26). Saturday Evening Express (Launceston, Tas. : 1924 - 1954), p. 20. Retrieved April 18, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264899010Tales of the Irish Hedgerows - Google Books - book Hannah mentions at the start of the episode

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    Hey Witches,
    Hanny and I are would love to do another Boooooonus episode. But for us to do that we need your help! If you have had an encounter and would be willing to have us read them on the podcast, please send them through to [email protected]. Or you can message them to us on Facebook or Instagram.

    Thanks witchy fam!

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    We can't believe it's taken 32 episodes for librarian witches to talk about researching witchcraft! Better late than never I guess.

    This episode is more of a discussion format. We talk about different kinds of resources, how to critically think and evaluate what you're reading. Are resources good or bad? How do we know?

    References:
    Monash University:

    Home - Grey Literature - Subject guides at Monash UniversityFinding and evaluating information - Library (monash.edu)Enhance your thinking - Learn HQ (monash.edu)

    How to Distinguish between Reliable and Unreliable Sources Online - INKspire

    The CRAAP Test - Evaluating Sources - Research Guides at Benedictine University Library

    Books mentioned:

    Chapter 6. Study (in) The Witch's Path: Advancing Your Craft at Every Level by Thorn Mooney.Introduction (in) The Poetic Edda by Jackson CrawfordAncient & modern witchcraft / by Raymond Buckland (1970)

    The Best of Our Worst Reviews | Mona

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    This month Hanny and Liz interview our very own South Australian Witch 'Corregan the Crone.' Corregan has been practicing over 25 years. She's a Priestess of The Cailleach. Her passions include Art Witchery, Kitchen Witchery, Aromatherapy and Herbalism. She is the mama of 3 gorgeous cats and adores Irish Wolfhounds. Could she be any more amazing?

    We've also added a theme song! Finally!

    References mentioned in the episode:

    Boho Taro - YouTube Molly Roberts - YouTube

    Books

    Encyclopedia of magical herbs by Scott CunninghamThe complete book of incense, oils and brews by Scott Cunningham Complete guide to aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia Aromatherapy An A-Z by Patricia Davis Curative Magic, Rachel Patterson The Fragrant Pharmacy by Valerie Ann WorwoodThe Fragrant Mind and by Valerie Ann WorwoodThe Fragrant Heavens by Valerie Ann WorwoodHerbs for Healthy Living: Recognition, Gathering, Use, and Effect by Ute Kunkele, Till R. LohmeyerCulpeper's Complete Herbal, Illustrated and Annotated Edition by Nicholas CulpeperHoodoo Herb and Root Magic: A Materia Magica of African-American Conjure by Catherine Yronwode

    Decks:

    Tarot of Pagan Cats by Magdelina MessinaRider Waite Smith by Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith.The DruidCraft Tarot By Stephanie Carr-Gomm, Philip Carr-Gomm, and Will WorthingtonEveryday Witch Tarot by Deborah BlakeGoddess Love Oracle by Wendy AndrewGoddess Dream Oracle by Wendy AndrewForest Fae: Curious messages of enchantment by Nadia Turnerhttp://www.livingaltar.com/oracle-deck.html - the living alter deckEarth Magic Oracle by Steven Farmer

    Corregan's Socials:

    Instagram - Corregan Moon Leopard Corregan The Crone - YouTubeCorregan Creations Etsy Store

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    Yep, your read that right. This episode is dedicated to all things apples! We cover:

    What apples are (scientifically). Folklore and mythologyWitchcraft!


    Resources to boot:

    Wikipedia: AppleMedical medium Anthony William (book)The new healing herbs by Castleman (book)Signs and Symbols: an illustrated guide to their origins and meanings (book)Brooks, I 2015, ‘Apple mythology: folklore and seasonal traditions’, World and I, vol. 30, no. 12 [found in Gale databases]Wikipedia: Apples (Symbolism)Moody Moons: 10 ways to use apples in WitchcraftApple magic; how to use apples in Witchcraft by Greeanmanmeadows (2021).

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    It's December and Hanny is telling us all about the Sea Magic! She covers:

    what it ispotential laws and regulationscorrespondenceshow to interact with sea magic

    Note: we have new mics and while the sound quality is better... the sound quality is better! Meaning, we picked up some interference from traffic and hand movements. We will make it better next time. We promise!

    References:
    https://eclecticwitchcraft.com/water-element-correspondences/

    https://eclecticwitchcraft.com/water-element-herbalism/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/sea-magic-water-seashells-sand-seaglass/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/how-to-be-a-sea-witch/

    https://otherworldlyoracle.com/scottish-irish-mermaids/

    https://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/02/11/the-path-of-the-water-witch/

    http://seawitch.org/what-is-sea-witchcraft.php*

    http://seawitch.org/what-is-sea-magick.php*

    http://seawitch.org/sea-conservation.php*

    *domain listed for sale after podcast episode was recorded.

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    After a dazzling display of an aurora over Southern Tasmania, Liz wondered how this phenomenon fits within folklore and witchcraft. Exploring auroras lead Liz down the path of space weather witchcraft - a form of solar witchcraft.

    In this episode Liz covers:

    Liz's attempt at science behind space weatherSciencey stuff about aurorasAuroras in FolkloreSpace weather witchcraft.

    Liz understands that the specifics of space weather will not interest everyone, so please skip the sciencey stuff if needed.

    References:
    Oh booooi this list is long. Cos to get the info into my skull required a loooooot of reading. A lot. A lot- a lot. Oh dear, it's so long that it doesn't fit on this page. Here's the full list of references used to create this episode.

    Aurora Borealis: the Folklore of the Northern Lights - #FolkloreThursdayMythology of the Northern Lights (theaurorazone.com)EarthSky | The myths behind the southern and northern lightsHistory of the Northern Lights: Myths and Legends | HurtigrutenThe southern lights in Indigenous oral traditions | UNSW NewsroomSouthern 'fire' an omen in Aboriginal culture › News in Science (ABC Science)Fire in the sky: The southern lights in Indigenous oral traditions (theconversation.com)Aurorae – Australian Indigenous Astronomy (aboriginalastronomy.com.au)Starseed Witchcraft: 9 Cosmic Magick Practices for Starseed Witches (otherworldlyoracle.com)Sun Storm and Solar Flare Magick | Magickal Ingredients (shirleytwofeathers.com)The Effects of Solar Flares and Space Weather – Sherrie Locke (wordpress.com)Astrology Links Solar Flares to Earth's Energy | Tarot.comSolar Flares | Circle of the Dolphins (wordpress.com)Spiritual Awakening, Symptoms and Solar Flares – Psychic Spirit in You

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    This month Liz and Hanny are (eeep a week late!), but we are celebrating our 2nd anniversary! It's been two years since we started the podcast. This month Hannah goes first discussing ideas for house blessings and cleansings. Liz explores the sustainability of a popular witchy product - sandalwood. Particularly focusing on two main Australian exports. In the podcast we mention Dr Mitchell, but that's the ABC journalists' name. Please see Dr McLellan for the scientific study.

    Hannah's References:
    https://tipofthemoon.store/spells/blessing-spell

    https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/blessing-a-house-cleansing-energy

    https://mildlymystical.com/ritual-for-blessing-a-house/

    https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/11-rituals-that-will-give-your-new-home-good-energy-240956

    https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9512/how-to-bring-positive-energy-into-your-home-house-blessing.html


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_blessing

    Liz's References

    Giffin and Row, 2021. The miracles of Australian sandalwood. [Online]
    Available at: https://www.griffinandrow.com/our-ingredients/australian-sandalwood/

    ISO, 2015. Introduction to ISO 14001:2015. [Online]
    Available at: https://www.iso.org/files/live/sites/isoorg/files/store/en/PUB100371.pdf

    McLellan, R. C., Dixon, K. & Watson, D. M., 2021. Prolific or precarious: a review of the status of Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum [R.Br.] A.DC., Santlaceae). The Rageland Journal. https://www.publish.csiro.au/RJ/fulltext/RJ21017

    Mitchell, S., 2021. Native sandalwood extinction fears sparks push for plantation farming. ABC Mid West & Wheatbelt, 7 October. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-07/sandalwood-plantation-push-allays-fears-of-extinction/100518578

    Noogar Land Enterprise, 2021. Sandlawood. [Online]
    Available at: https://www.noongarlandenterprise.com.au/sandalwood

    Pullaiah, T. & Das Chandra, S., 2021. History of Sandalwood. In: T. Pullaiah, ed. Sandalwood:silverculture, conservation and applications. https://www.springer.com/la/book/9789811607790

    Pullaiah, T. K. S., 2021. Botany of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.). In: T. Pullaiah, ed. Sandalwood: silverculture, conservations and applications. https://www.springer.com/la/book/9789811607790

    Quintis, 2021. Australian salandalwood. [Online]
    Available at: http://quintus.com.au/knowledge-centre/sandalwood/australian-sandalwood

    Sandalwoodshop.com.au, 2021. [Online].

    Warndu, 2021. Warndy's Sandalwood nut. [Online]
    Available at: https://warndu.com/blogs/aboriginal-bush-tucker-ingredients/warndus-sandalwood-nut

    Western Australia Government, 2021. Western Australian Sandalwood. [Online]
    Available at: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/forest-

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    This month Hanny is talking about Traditional Witchcraft from a book written by Kelden.

    The book is:

    The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft
    by Kelden
    Published January 8th 2020 by Llewellyn Publications
    ISBN13: 9780738762036
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51844841-the-crooked-path

    She talks about what Traditional Witchcraft is. How it differs from Wicca. Some tools and techniques that really spoke to Hanny!

    Enjoy x

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    Turns out Hanny and Liz have no trouble taking over 3 hours about witchcraft! So we've decided to split the recording into two parts. This month has Liz's topic of Wassailing and Hanny will talk about Traditional Witchcraft in September.

    References
    Augustine, J., 2021. Huon Valley’s Mid-Winter Festival makes epic return. The Mercury Newspaper, 15 July.

    Burgess, G., 2019. Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival salute to the apple lives on through pagan festival. ABC Radio Hobart, 11 July.

    Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire, 2021. The Apple Tree Man. [Online]
    Available at: https://www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/the-apple-tree-man/
    [Accessed 30 7 2021].

    Marchant, A., 2019. 'Three cheers to the old apple tree!': Wassailing and the affective performances of Heritage. Parergon, November, 36(1), pp. 141-162.

    Palmer, K. & Patten, R. W., 1971. Some notes of wassailing and ashen faggots in South and Weste Somerset. Folklore, 82(4), pp. 281-291.

    The Brisbaine Courier, 1876. Article. The Brisbane Courier, 23 December, p. 4.

    The Uralla Times, 1932. Witchcraft still exists to-day. The Uralla Times, 7 March, p. 2.

    Wigley, E., 2019. Wassail! Reinveting 'tradition' in contemporary wassailing customs in southern England. Cultural Geographies, 26(3), pp. 379-393.

    Wikipedia, n.d. Wassailing. [Online]
    Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassailing
    [Accessed 31 July 2021].



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    This month Hanny and Liz had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Kathy Crabbe - a soul reader, astrologer and artist. Kathy lives in California and has studied with the likes of Francesca De Grandis and Susun Weed. We talk about where she started, her art work, creating decks, soul reading and ancestor work. We hope you enjoy x

    During the interview, Kathy shows Liz and Hanny her nude alien art work. You can see them here: https://www.kathycrabbe.com/nude-aliens

    Find Kathy on the interwebs:

    Website: https://www.kathycrabbe.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathycrabbeart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathyCrabbeArt

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    Episode 23 is all about plants! Hanny is up first talking about Silver Elm! Liz is talking about the Austrlaian Native 'Sheoak'.

    Silver Elm Resources:

    Blerick Tree Farm (southern Victoria) http://www.onlinetrees.com.au/p/4181903/ulmus-minor-variegata---silver-elm-tree---varigated-elm-tree-.html

    Elms in Australia - Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elms_in_Australia

    Field Elm/Silver Elm - Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulmus_minor_%27Argenteo-Variegata%27

    Leafy Place - Gardening blog https://leafyplace.com/elm-tree-types-bark-leaves/

    Elm Tree Symbolism - Magical Spot - https://magickalspot.com/elm-tree-symbolism-meaning/

    Elm - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm

    Sheoak Resources:

    Duhoux E. et al. (1996) Casuarina and Allocasuarina Species. In: Bajaj Y.P.S. (eds) Trees IV. Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, vol 35. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-10617-4_5

    Franche C., Bogusz D., Le Van Q., Phelep M., Duhoux E. (1994) Genetic Transformation of Trees in the Casuarinaceae Family. In: Bajaj Y.P.S. (eds) Plant Protoplasts and Genetic Engineering V. Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, vol 29. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-09366-5_18

    Drooping Sheoaks: https://www.recreatingthecountry.com.au/blog/the-vegetation-of-the-barrabool-hills-part-4-plant-species-drooping-sheoaks-adorned-the-hills

    Sheoaks connecting with nature: https://www.recreatingthecountry.com.au/blog/drooping-sheoaks-connecting-with-nature-one-plant-at-a-time

    Sheoak: https://backyardbuddies.org.au/backyard-buddies/sheoak/

    Aboriginal Plant Use in south-eastern Australia Aboriginal Plant Use in south-eastern Australia https://parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens/pub/anbg_educationresources_aboriginalplantuse_150802.pdf

    Seed notes for Western Australia https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/images/documents/about/science/pubs/seednotes/sn07_allocasuarina.pdf

    Aboriginal plants in the grounds of Monash university: a guide https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/542119/Guide-to-the-Aboriginal-Garden-Clayton-Campus.pdf

    Seeds: https://herbalistics.com.au/product/allocasuarina-littoralis-black-she-oak-seed/

    Casuarinaceae: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casuarinaceae

    Allocasuarina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allocasuarina

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    For our second tipsy tale, Hanny is reading two different Irish Folktales. The first story is called: The Queen Beneath the Hill. It is about a fiddler called Ruairi who has an unexpected encounter on a hill.

    The second story is called 'The Piper and the Pooka of November' where a man called Liam ends up in a tricky situation with a Pooka.

    Both stories are from: ‘Celtic Tales of the Strange’ by Joanne Asala and illustrated by Marlene Ekman

    ***IMPORTANT***
    If swearing and fiddling-with-oneself innuendos are not your thing, you're gonna wanna sit this one out... okay! Okay!

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