{"podcast":{"title":"The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks","slug":"the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136","podcast_index_feed_id":6274136,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166795.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166795","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43687555.png","author":"Swailes Friendly Green Witch","episode_count":139,"summary":"Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast: \"Witching in the 21st Century\" Fortnightly, easy to consume, fun and informing. TBWP offers wholesome magical insights, folklore stories, poetry and modern witch tips from the perspective of a busy Yorkshire witch-Swailes. Known as the 'Friendly Green Witch' of Leeds, Swailes shares her insights into living an authentic magical life that heals and nourishes us. There is no gate keeping here, this podcast aims to enrich your confidence and feed your soul with a heartfelt passion for learning about spirituality and modern witchcraft. Whether you're drawn to the witchy life, a novice in the craft or an experienced wiccan seeking to deepen your practice, TBWP offers invaluable resources for living a vibrant pagan life. The only Podcast that features alternating segments: 'Solitary Witch' for personal explorations and 'MootLoot' episodes featuring dynamic pagan guests as well as a chilling monthly bonus episode with The Yorkshire Ghost Tours! https://yorkshireghosttours.com/ Dive into a diverse array of topics, including witchcraft, spells, sigils, folklore, mythology, paranormal investigations, manifestation techniques, ghosts, reiki, herbalism, femi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:20:00.548854+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136"},"episode":{"title":"93: Celebrating Beltane: Flame, Fae and the Morris Dancers of May","slug":"93-celebrating-beltane-flame-fae-and-the-morris-dancers-of-may","published_at":"2026-05-01T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136/93-celebrating-beltane-flame-fae-and-the-morris-dancers-of-may","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8896703","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8896703.mp3?modified=1778402768&sid=5166795&source=rss","summary":"db5c1820-4c4b-11f1-bf61-b758d4874f21 PLEASE VOTE FOR TBWP ON THE LISTNERS LOBE AWARDS HERE- https://podlifeawards.com/vote/the-listeners-lobe-tgl20262 Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- a wholesome show on all things 'Witching in the 21st Century' In this episode, host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds celebrates her best Sabat- Beltane: the ancient vibrant pagan fire festival marking life, fertility, and renewal. She explores its historical roots, from Celtic cattle purification rituals to Maypole and Morris dancing traditions. Swailes discusses the sacred union of the May Queen and her Consort, symbolising balance between the masculine and feminine energy. She highlights Beltane's connection to nature, including the colourful tulips, magical hawthorn, buzzing bees, and blossom fae, alongside associated deities like Cernunnos and Bona Dea. The episode concludes with practical celebration suggestions, including lighting fires, bathing in morning dew, making floral crowns, and embracing the May Day community. Mentioned in this episode- The Fabolous Rainbow Morris Dancers of Saltaire- https://www.facebook.com/rainbowmorrissaltaire Episodes mentioned- Folklore of Trees https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FliuuHrWulFcwQRBwct4P?si=rGs9TVAiQwaem0bDj4fpoQ Green Man- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KoBb1t2rAgiwZZyKHQpwG?si=6ed1b964a5324e12 Mumming for Yule- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zf061azGMeUlujZMGoXPi?si=VocUtOzhRYqh5xfqzZvP8Q Join Patreon for Bonus content- https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBellWitchPodcast PROUDLY SUPPORTING MISSING WITCHES Our friends over at 'Missing Witches' aim not only to do the work but to be the work. 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