Sat Upon A Toadstool; A Witch's Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Howdy y'all and welcome to Sat Upon a Toadstool, a podcast on all thing witchcraft, crooked ways, and occultism. I am your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, and twice a month I sit down to discuss a topic dear to my heart, whether it is magic or commentary on occultism at large, and to answer listener questions. I am currently hanging out with the troll under the stone bridge that leads to the fairy glen — she doesn't speak English, but I'll be doing the talking for the both of us. Join us today for a conversation on what advanced witchcraft really is, and why none of us are truly "advanced witches".

In this episode:

The myth of the advanced practitioner

Commentary on the "baby witch" phenomenon

The importance of research, and its consequent unimportance

The basics

Basic energy work

Cultivation

Folk magic

Cultural context

The spirit work leap

The cookery metaphor

Shared personal gnosisComplicated vs effective, and meritocracy

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual.

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Kitchen Toad

Howdy everyone, how's your Summer been? We're breaking heat records up here in Montreal, but the winds have been kind, sweeping storms across the region to cool the air every few days. Life has been hectic, and perhaps it's the effect of the Dog Days, or something else altogether, but I have been busy as a woodchuck! I'm currently perched high on the corner of a church tower, counting the Swallows' nests below. Join me for a discussion on saint magics, oil formulations, necromancy, dissatisfaction with one's practice, and working historical magics. In today's episode:

How to prepare Saint Expedite oil?

What are your favorite things about your local ecosystem spiritually? Do you feel that it differs significantly from other popularly written about ecosystems in occult literature, like the PNW, New England, or the American South?

How did you find footing in your practice?

How should I begin saint work?

Advice on beginning necromantic work?

How do you find the right way to go when you constantly feel unsatisfied with your practice?

Do you work with any PGM spells and can you share a favorite?

Would love to hear about drawing from historical sources to build a spell! Thanks!

In magical practice how important is it to "raise power" and how may that look differently?

When posting active magical work publicly should there be anything to be wary about?

Join your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, for a Solomonic magic mini-class on the Pentacles of Solomon. Learn how to activate them, to apply them, and to utilize them in magic. Learn also about the various astrological placements that indicate a proclivity for witchcraft, discernment in mediumship, and lazy magic! Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don’t miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!

Is ceremonial magick better than witchcraft? Is one better than the other? Why is elitism such a pervasive problem in this community? Join me as I sit in the crook of a Juniper tree and talk about ceremonialism, folk magic, devilry, and moral superiority, and share some methods on how one can bridge the two in their own practice.

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don’t miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!

Join your host, Mahigan as they perform divination on the weather to be had in April and talk about the solar eclipse, Lyrid meteor shower, upcoming astrological elections, the feasts of Saint Expedite and Saint George, and Walpurgisnacht in this inaugural episode of the Sat Upon a Toadstool Almanac.

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don’t miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!

Join your host, Mahigan, as they whip up a sumptuous rose enfleurage and answer listener questions touching on operating a home filled with spirits, learning to discern between spirits, setting up shrines and altars, and learning to let go of one's own limitations.

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don’t miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!

Can anyone truly be a witch? Should anyone be a witch? And how do I know if I should become one? Join me for our maiden voyage into the realm of snakes and toads as we answer these questions and touch on taboos, initiation, research, spirit sickness, and provide pointers on where to start.

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Twice a month, join them for a discussion on whatever topic is heavy on their mind, and don’t miss out on their monthly advice column answering questions sent in by you — the listener!

Shownotes

Today we are supping in the burrow in a luxurious Hedgehog's burrow, joined by Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key from the Frightful Howls You May Hear podcast to discuss the etiquette, ethics, and traditions of hiring and providing magical services. Join us as we discuss the vetting process, the diviner's toolkit, respect, community, mutual aid, and our personal ethics and morals when it comes to hiring and providing magical services.

Make sure to check out the Frightful Howls You May Hear podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and to check out their lovely Patreon.

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual.

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Join us as we chat about the upcoming month of July and all of its wonder! In this episode, we touch on the feasts of Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Martha, as well as the Heliacal Rising season of Sirius. We also get into some neat weather magic, apotropaic magics against storms, practices pertaining to the first harvest of wheat, as well as the magics of Oak, Sunflower, and Self-Heal!

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Patreon

In today's episode:

What is a spiritual ecosystem?

How to connect with land spirits while honoring Indigenous people?

How to deal with lack of faith, and feelings of unworthiness?

Magical resistance practices for social justice work!

Should Hekate altars and rituals be done strictly outdoors?

How to deal with fatigue in one's practice?

How to petition Saint Expedite for love?

Is the devil a god or a spirit? How do they differ?

How to better accumulate/cultivate knowledge as a student?

Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual.

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