Happy full moon, witches! April’s full moon (one of the most potent and magical!) is called the Pink Moon for the wild ground phlox flowers that bloom in North America in early spring. Other names include the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, the Fish Moon, the Grey Goose Moon, and the Hare Moon. This year it is also the Scorpio Full Moon.
In this fun grab bag of an episode–our first minisode of season two–we talk about the sorcery of predatory guardianship, the magic of daily practice and setting goals that focus on internal fulfillment, the mystical origins of birthday traditions, and the witchy power of Hamilton! (Tip: Listen closely to Jenny’s section for some beautiful birdsong in the background!) We also give recommendations for some uncanny books and board games. See below for links and further reading.
Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Littledrum.
Part One: Magical Experiences, Discoveries, and Thoughts
“How the Elderly Lose their Rights” by Rachel Aviv
Classical Roots of Harry Potter Spells
Our Girl Who Drank the Moon Episode
Anne Lamott: “12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing”
This is Why You Get to Celebrate Your Birthday Every Year (NB: half of the citations are broken/ wrongly linked, so definitely take this with a grain of salt!)
Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend
Part Two: Witchy Recommendations
The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo
As d’Or (Golden Ace!)
Witches in Britches 