Hester discusses Midsummer, Nighttime magic, and spell intentions for prosperity, as well as an Herbal Tower Nature Craft. Feel free to email her at [email protected] and look for The Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the M

S4E4: Summery Mother Energy and Spellwork Intentions for Inspiration and Luck

May 25th, 2023 25m 26s

Hester discusses not only the Mother-like energy flow during summertime, but also how to jazz up your spellwork intentions which are based in either Inspiration or Luck.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/he

S4E3: Beltane, Springtime Faeries, and Affirmations for Self-Confidence

Apr 19th, 2023 27m 15s

Hester discusses the magic connected to positive affirmations and also the coming Beltane festival and its ties to the fae folk.INFORMATION DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST:Coming soon!SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Coming soon!--- Send in a voice messa

S4E2: Family Witchery

Apr 4th, 2023 29m 48s

Hester Makepeace and her youngest child Moss sit out on the cottage porch on a windy spring morning, discussing how Hester has inadvertently managed to raise witchy children and how Moss grew up into their own witchy identity. Listeners will ge

S4E1 The Vernal Conjunction of New Energy and Microcosm/Macrocosm: The Spring Equinox Episode

Mar 20th, 2023 24m 32s

Hester's back, returning just in time for the Spring Equinox and this month's New Moon. She's combining all of this converging new energy with a metaphysical discussion of the concept of Microcosm/Macrocosm. And since it's Hester, she'll also h

S3 E5 Simultaneous Foraging & Nature Divination

Oct 11th, 2022 29m 44s

In this episode, Hester discusses how to interpret woodland and back yard omens and signs in plants and animals, and how to forage plants to bring their magical properties home.Find Hester Makepeace on Instagram and Facebook. This podcast's ho

S3 E4 DIY Tarot Divination

Sep 27th, 2022 24m 26s

Hester begins her two (or three) episode Deep Dive into Divination this week with the classic Rider-Smith-Waite Tarot Cards and the Seasons of the Witch Samhain Oracle Deck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/

S3 E3 Two Cool Crones Pass through the Veil, A Bunch of Mabon Goddesses & Associations, and 13 Fun Autumnal Activities

Sep 21st, 2022 37m 42s

Hester discusses two amazing crone women who have passed through the veil this year--Anne Rice and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as both traditional and modern Mabon Goddesses and Autumnal Equinox activities to enjoy this Autumn.Find Hester Make

S3 E2 The Magical Element of Earth, Grounding Methods, and LUCKY number 13

Sep 13th, 2022 34m 28s

Hester takes a DEEP dive into the Magical Element of Earth and Grounding Methods, and also talks a bit about reclaiming the number 13 on this 13th day of September.Want to support The Cottage Witch Podcast?You can make a simple, one time $5 D

S3 E1 Embracing Crone Energy

Sep 6th, 2022 29m 20s

Hester Makepeace has finally hit retirement--so she can much more fully embrace Crone Energy and her Cottage Witch Podcast. Welcome to a more fully realized and regular version of the same, comfy and welcoming spirit of her Ozark hills and Wit

S2E7 The Magical Element of Water

Apr 18th, 2022 26m 10s

Hester discusses a wide variety of watery aspects and associations. This is the first of five episodes dedicated to the five elements of water, earth, air, and fire--and the fifth element--or quintessence--often also known as Spirit.--- Se

S2E6 Elemental Energy & Magic Along with Ostara & Springtime

Mar 29th, 2022 20m

Hester discusses the foundations as well as the science and spirituality behind elemental magic and also the sweet springtime energy that blossoms from Ostara to Easter--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hes

S2 E5: Two Lost Episodes Partially Found

Mar 13th, 2022 29m 3s

Hester first discusses simple magical activities to capture this past February's BIG energy (and any energy vortices, really). Even now, just a few simple magical activities and practices can still bring that level of energy blowing right into

S2 E4: Crafting Witchy Gifts

Dec 13th, 2021 34m

Hester talks all about making fun and witchy Yule gifts on a budget this season. Baked goods, sewing projects, love banshees, rune and pendulum divination boxes, and spell jar ornaments are all under consideration in this comprehensively fun an

S2 E3: Entering the Dark of the Year and the Yule Season & Previewing the Yule Oracle Deck

Nov 16th, 2021 28m 2s

Hester embraces the spinning Wheel of the Year by acknowledging the Dark and also looking for the Light that are both present throughout the Winter season. She also previews the Seasons of the Witch Oracle Deck.--- Send in a voice message:

S2 E2 - Creating Sacred Space, The Thinning Veil, and the Druid Craft Tarot

Oct 5th, 2021 33m 13s

What is Sacred Space? And what do we really mean by the "Thinning Veil" that witch-minded folk so often speak about at this time of the year? Hester answers many questions and provides some interesting background to one of the most exciting sea

S2 E1 The Wheel of the Year and the Seasons--Lughnasadh and Harvest, Liminal times, and blackberries

Aug 11th, 2021 25m 57s

Hester begins Season Two of The Cottage Witch as she begins the academic year anew--and for the last time. She talks about Harvest as a whole season as well, focusing on bread and blackberries for Lughnasadh and the concept of liminality--the i

S1 E10 Creating Your Own Spells and Raising the Energy to Empower Them

Jun 30th, 2021 31m 58s

Hester explains the basic format to most spells by comparing them to kitchen recipes. She walks through that format, suggesting ways to simplify it as well as add on additional layers, depending on the depth of casting you'd like to achieve. Th

S1 E9 Midsummer Party Ideas to further enjoy this magical time

Jun 19th, 2021 18m 36s

Hester discusses the sun feast of Midsummer and includes fun and interesting themes to make the coming days even more magical, including incorporating a bit of William Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream into your magical celebrations

S1 E8 Color Correspondences for Witchy Jewelry, Clothing, and Decor

Jun 15th, 2021 29m 54s

Hester has ideas for adding more color to your life and surroundings in order to better hone your witchy practices, project the color associations and traits you most desire in life, and dress to achieve the outcomes you desire as well as attra

S1 E7 Spirits of Place Part 2: Tarot and Oracle Decks

Jun 2nd, 2021 20m 48s

Hester continues her ritual working to find Spirits of Place, now focusing on more modern people as well as her own family's arrival on this Ozark hilltop. She'll again use Makepeace Cottage as her example, but also talk about how listeners ca

S1 E6 Spirits of Place Part 1: Research and Runes

May 25th, 2021 19m 34s

Hester talks about the Super Full Flower Moon and lunar eclipse happening this week. Then the focus shifts as she breaks down her ritual working to find Spirits of Place, first discovering the oldest energies that linger over the land. She'll

S1 E5 Hester's Daily Dog Walk Working: An Elemental Weaving & Protection Spell

May 18th, 2021 16m 16s

I walk the peaceful perimeter of Makepeace Cottage this morning, calling on the Quarters (the four directions) and their associations as I weave together my morning protection, gratitude, and blessing spell. Meet Percy and Violet, the dogs who

S1 E4 A Continuation of Moon Phases, Magical Intent and Goal Setting with Planners, Planting, and Books of Shadows (the 2nd Part of Episode 3)

May 11th, 2021 16m 4s

Today, the New Moon, is STILL the EXACT time to begin a month long project of your choosing by focusing on lunar energy. Each of the coming Moon phases offer plenty of power to invigorate your planner and Book of Shadows magic, and the New Moon

S1 E3 Moon Phases, Magical Intent and Goal Setting with Planners, Planting, and Books of Shadows (continued in Episode 4)

May 11th, 2021 16m 44s

Today, the New Moon, is the EXACT time to begin a month long project of your choosing by focusing on lunar energy. Each of the coming Moon phases offer plenty of power to invigorate your planner and Book of Shadows magic, and the New Moon kicks