Luke talks to Witch, podcaster and security officer Swailes about her whitchcraft podcast and the power of manifestation. She tells a great story about being careful what you wish for, that Luke improvises a soundtrack to with help of a shruti box instrument.

Swaile's podcast: The Bell Witch podcast

Her instagram: @the_bell_witch_podcast

Timestamps:

Introduction to Swailes and the Bell Witch Podcast (00:00:06)

Swailes introduces herself and describes the focus and format of the Bell Witch Podcast.

Swailes’s Journey into Witchcraft (00:00:56)

Swailes shares her personal journey into witchcraft, starting after having her first child.

Superstition and Everyday Magic (00:01:54)

Discussion about superstition, daily magical practices, and the hidden magic in common traditions.

The Magic of Blowing Out Birthday Candles (00:02:42)

Explains the witchcraft significance of blowing out birthday candles as a ritual spell.

Location and Impro Pod Map Introduction (00:03:24)

Host mentions Swailes’s location and introduces the podcast’s story map project.

Musical Improvisation and Ocean Imagery (00:04:42)

Swailes describes the imagery and emotions evoked by an improvised piece of music.

Layers, Depth, and Willingness to Discover (00:05:05)

Exploration of the metaphor of ocean layers and the need for openness in discovery.

Storytelling and Introduction to Sigil Magic (00:06:41)

Swailes begins telling the story of discovering sigil magic and explains what a sigil is.

Moon Circle and Baking Sigil Bread (00:06:53)

Swailes recounts her first experience creating a sigil during a moon circle in York, involving bread baking.

Letting Go and the Power of Ritual (00:08:33)

Reflection on the personal impact of the sigil ritual and the theme of letting go.

Musical Interpretation of Letting Go (00:10:06)

Discussion of the improvised music representing the process of letting go.

Music and Witchcraft Connection (00:11:14)

Swailes discusses her relationship with music and its role in her magical practice.

Shruti Box and Ritual Instruments (00:11:23)

Swailes describes her shruti box and plans to incorporate it into rituals.

Cautionary Tale: Manifesting Money and Unintended Consequences (00:12:34)

Swailes shares a story about manifesting money, her husband’s redundancy, and the importance of being specific in magic.

Reversing the Spell and Resolution (00:14:01)

Describes efforts to reverse the spell and the eventual positive outcome.

Be Careful What You Wish For (00:16:07)

Swailes reflects on the lesson of being precise and ethical in manifestation.

Musical Interpretation of the Cautionary Tale (00:17:21)

Host creates a musical piece to accompany the story, focusing on the emotional journey.

Reflections on the Podcast Experience (00:20:40)

Swailes shares her thoughts on the unique experience of having her stories interpreted musically.

Where to Find the Bell Witch Podcast (00:21:13)

Swailes provides information on where listeners can find her podcast and her openness to collaborations.

Latest Episode Featuring Shannon Pearl (00:21:44)

Swailes describes her latest episode with singer Shannon Pearl and the tradition of kulning.

Mapping Podcast Stories and Locations (00:22:27)

Host and Swailes discuss the map project and the locations of the stories shared.

Outro and Farewell (00:23:19)

Closing remarks and thanks from both host and guest.

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