In Spirallingleaf's Grove's Podcast

In this episode we look at  Samhain as part of my Circle of Pagans committee role as a Ritual maker. Here we have thoughts, history, ideas and a solo ritual for you to try if you so wish. I'll be back with the tree lore podcasts in a week or so, but until then please listen and enjoy :)   Blog post can be found here: http://wp.me/p440Jh-Dm    Email the show at Inspirallingleafsgrove@gmail.com  or find it in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirallingleafsgrovepodcast/    Find Circle of Pagans on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/circleofpagans/  Find Cernunnos Rising on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cernunnosrisingmusic/  and on the web: http://cernunnosrising.com/   

In this episode we run though a few thoughts, ideas and practices that could be used for Mabon, Alban Elfed or the Autumnal Equinox. There's also a nondenominational solo ritual for you to try if you fancy it. I'm the 'Ritual guy' for Circle of Pagans, a Liverpool based moot that's open to all comers.  A major belief of Circle of Pagans is that our practices should be shared for those wanting to find out more. As such these rituals are made public. A transcript of this episode can be found here:  https://spirallingleaf.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/mabon-autumn-equinox-a-circle-of-pagans-ritual/ Information about Circle of Pagans can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/circleofpagans/ Information about Cernunnos Rising (Our music donors) can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/cernunnosrisingmusic/?fref=ts  and here: http://cernunnosrising.com/  Please get in touch and let me know what you think of the show via email: Inspirallingleafsgrove@gmail.com Or find the show on

I currently hold the role of ' Ritualist ' for the Circle of Pagans moot, based in Liverpool. One of my duties is making ritual accessible for all. As such I create  simple  rituals  that anyone can follow. Circle of Pagans aims to share knowledge and reach out to the wider community, ergo I've  put this one on the podcast as well. The ritual is available in text format via my blog here :  http://wp.me/p440Jh-j4 check out Circle of Pagans moot on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/circleofpagans/ Check out the Just Giving link for Manchester  Children  ward here:   https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Victoria-Cookson1 

In this walk through SpiralingLeaf's Grove we meet the Plums; Gage, Damson and Bullace as well as the domestic plum. There's only a little folklore to be found for these enigmatic trees, but a lot of interesting information nonetheless. Let's take a look at the Ancestry o the plum, it's origins and how we can use it to promote fertility and fidelity.   Introduction and Natural History from the start Uses and medicine: from approx 17 minutes 30 seconds Folklore and magic: from approx 24 minutes 30 seconds Competition: about five minutes from the end.   Check out the competition and keep up to date on the Facebook page (and like it): https://www.facebook.com/inspirallingleafsgrovepodcast/   Check out George  Nicholas's music as Cernunnos Rising: https://www.facebook.com/cernunnosrisingmusic/ and  http://cernunnosrising.com/   And while you are at it, check out my blog posts too:   https://spirallingleaf.wordpress.com/   Let me know what you think of this episode and ente

Join me once again in Spirallingleaf's Grove as we meet the Poplar genus - Aspen, black, white and grey poplar. We'll look at their habits, uses and folklore.   Natural History - right from the beginning Uses - 19 minutes 50 seconds Medical Uses - 25 minutes 30 seconds Folklore and magic - 27 minutes onwards   Please let me know what you think about the podcast at Inspirallingleafsgrove@gmail.com  Like the Facebook Page  at https://www.facebook.com/inspirallingleafsgrovepodcast/  and share with your friends.   Don't forget to check out Cernunnos rising at https://www.facebook.com/cernunnosrisingmusic/?fref=ts  

In this visit to SpirlallingLeaf's Grove we meet the Rowan tree. A tree rich in mystery and folklore and riddled with links to witches, vampires and the dead. Take a handful of berries and let us go and leave offerings to our ancestors, or seek eternal youth.

In this Episode we walk in SpirallingLeaf's Grove and meet the Birch Tree.Learn about several species, the uses and lore of the Birch tree.  Hear if you are a winner of last episode's competition and enter the competition to win a fig wood wand this time.  Enter by following the instructions on the Facebook page    https://www.facebook.com/inspirallingleafsgrovepodcast   Email the show at  Inspirallingleafsgrove@gmail.com with feedback or for entry details if you don't use Facebook. Check out my blog at https://spirallingleaf.wordpress.com    Blessings of Peace to you and Yours    /|\  

In this episode we discuss Alder; the tree with wet feet, metallic beetles and a link to warfare as well as Witches' Robes. Take a stroll through the dark and murky woods as we walk among the tree that shelters outlaws. Remember to visit the Facebook page to take part in the competition!Get in touch via email at Inspirallingleafsgrove@gmail.com  Natural History begins a mere few minutes in. Uses begins at 18 minutes  and 30 seconds Folklore begins at 27 minutes  and 18 seconds  Competition  begins around ten minutes from the end.Find In SpirallingLeaf's  Grove Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/inspirallingleafsgrovepodcast/ Find George Nicholas and Cernunnos Rising here: http://cernunnosrising.co.uk/Or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/cernunnosrisingmusic/   

In SpirallingLeaf's Grove welcomes you to the first tree in the grove, The Willow. Learn about the nature, lore and magical uses of the enigmatic  willow tree :)    Drop me an email at Inspirallingleafsgrove@gmail.com  :)