Wands and Fronds

Parsley and Italian Folk Magic

This week, Nick is covering a huge but fascinating topic - 
Italian folk magic. Shannon is talking all about parsley. A momento mori, former witch's best friend, and bosom buddy to Satan? We're bringing parsley back into the occult spotlight.

To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can email them at wandsandfrondspod@gmail.com.

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Ashkenazi Herbal Traditions, Jewish Mysticism, and Lilith

This week, the witches are discussing Jewish mysticism, Lilith, and Ashkenazi herbal traditions.

Shannon’s herbalism topic is based on the fantastic book, “Ashkenazi Herbalism: Rediscovering the Herbal Traditions of Eastern European Jews”. To learn more, visit the book’s website.

To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can email them at wandsandfrondspod@gmail.com.

To support Wands and Fronds, you can join their Patreon! You’ll also receive access to bonus episodes, monthly coven meetings, and video recordings. If you’d like to show your support in non-monetary ways, please don’t forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts/ITunes or leave a rating on Spotify!

Labyrinth, Minotaur, and Pomegranate

The witches have returned! They're talking about Labyrinth magic (with plenty of Bowie reference), the Minotaur, and one of the witchiest fruits ever - pomegranate.

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Vanilla, House Gods, and Hestia

This week, the witches are getting hearth-y! They're talking about House Gods, and the OG house goddess, Hestia.

Thanks to a listener request, Shannon is covering Orchids and Vanilla. You can reach these witches @WandsandFrondsPod or by email wandsandfrondspod@gmail.com if you have a topic you'd like them to cover.

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Mermaids, Irish Moss, and Amphitrite

On the topic of magical creatures, Nick is covering Mermaids! From their origins, to weird fish sex...it's really a topic that has something for everyone. On that note, he's introducing Poseidon's wife, OG Queen of the Sea, Amphitrite.

Shannon is covering Irish Moss, which is great for thickening stews and clarifying beer. She also talks a bit about carrageenan, and the debate around its role in inflammation.

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Ostara (Part II), Lemongrass, and Minerva

It's sabbat time again! Nick is giving you the history of Ostara, and if you want to learn more about this auspicious day (and how to celebrate) you can check out last year's episode linked here.

Shannon introduces you to the magical and herbal properties of lemongrass, which is such a bad boy germ fighter it could prove useful against MRSA. She also covers Minerva, and if you'd like to listen to a suspiciously similar segment, you can check out their episode covering Athena.

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Fire Magic, Ashwagandha, and Hephaestus

This week, the witches are getting fiery. Nick covers fire magic, and Shannon introduces Ashwagandha. They also discuss Hephaestus. To learn more, you can check out the previous episodes that cover Vulcan and Athena.

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Gotu Kola, Scrying, and the Oracle of Delphi

This week, Nick and Shannon are divining! They're talking about Scrying and the Oracle of Delphi, and Shannon is covering Gotu kola (which may be why elephants never forget).

To dig in on the Oneroi and Nyx, check out this episode.

To learn more about Morpheus you can listen to this episode (it also covers nightmares).

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Tulips, Athena, and the Perils of Immortality

Trigger warning: Discussions of suicide and death.

This is another dark one, but the witches do their best to make it fun! Nick and Shannon have a philosophical conversation about the pitfalls of immortality. This is one of the most pretentious conversations in podcast history…fair warning. They also wag their fingers at internet disease-mongering.

Nick covers Athena (because somehow that hadn’t been done already?). Shannon talks about Tulips and their many uses in magic – especially with color magic!

If you want to learn more about growing and caring for bulbs, check out the recent episode on Daffodils linked below. Shannon starts talking about care at 00:57:47.

Daffodil Episode

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Sea Magic, Kava Kava, and Qat

February is notoriously dreary, so this is a sea-themed episode to help break you out of the winter blues. Nick is covering sea magic, sailing superstitions, and some general pirate-y goodness. On that note, the witches take a trip to Vanuatu to cover the god Qat and the sacred Kava Kava plant.

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If you’d like to learn about gardening and crafting with the lunar cycles, you can join for Shannon's upcoming workshop: Growing and Crafting by the Moon. Use code WandsandFronds at checkout for 15% off.

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