In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome Todd Elliott to discuss his forthcoming book, The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology, and Folklore. Todd shares deep insights on time deities, cosmic and natural cycles, and their impact on both mystical and agricultural practices. We delve into his research on weather sorcery, earth energies, and building relationships with land spirits and sacred spaces, blending myth, folklore, and practical magic to honor the land. In the plus show, Todd offers his best tips for maximizing calorie yield per square foot and shares wisdom on cultivating a harmonious relationship with the land. With over twenty years in magical practice and farming, this episode is packed with essential knowledge for modern mystics and agrarians alike. Show notes: https://thecunningfarmer.substack.com/ Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Welcome to Spirit Box! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lenni George and Dr. Nat Clegg, founders of the House of Zophiel. Based in Turin, Lenni and Nat organize and run magical and esoteric-themed events for the curious and the seeker alike. Nat shares his thoughts on using creativity as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious, and explores the difference between Art and Creativity. Lenni focuses on “green work” in gardens to access magic and healing, and we'll also discuss her Moon Garden, dedicated to the Goddess Hekate.

Turin itself is a city steeped in magical history, known as one of the vertices of both the black and white magic triangles in Europe. It's said to be a crossroads of spiritual energy, with links to both divine light and occult darkness. The city’s esoteric traditions stretch back centuries, making it a key location for those interested in the occult. We’ll explore how these magical forces influence the work of the House of Zophiel and the city’s lasting mystical legacy.

Additionally, in the Plus show, we’ll dive into their psychic questing in the UK and beyond, exploring healing places and landscapes where tragedies have occurred—and much more.
Show notes:

https://www.houseofzophiel.net
https://www.instagram.com/houseofzophiel/
https://www.facebook.com/houseofzophiel
https://blog.musement.com/us/esoteric-turin-a-journey-between-white-and-black-magic/
https://www.hotelconcordtorino.com/en/magic-esoteric-tour-turin.html
Occult Turin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ufF12q15gE

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Today, we’re honored to have a guest who embodies the true spirit of a warrior. Tom "The HeadHunter" Higgins is a 2x Catch Wrestling World Champion, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a respected coach. He’s not just a competitor he's also inspiring a whole generation of grapplers to take up the virtually lost Irish martial art of Collar and Elbow wrestling.

Tom takes us through the world of Catch Wrestling and Collar and Elbow and talks to how his practice influenced his spirituality including an incredible mystical experiences at Clochafarmore, the place where Cuchulainn is said to have made his last stand.
We get into Irish stick fighting, the history of fraction fights and my time with shooting an essay with Kusthi wrestlers in New Delhi.
Enjoy!
Show notes:
https://www.instagram.com/headhunterhiggins/
https://www.instagram.com/wrestling_wars/
https://www.youtube.com/@Headhunterhiggins
Cúchulainn's Stone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clochafarmore
The Morrígan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morrígan
Collar and Elbow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collar-and-elbow
Tom's Collar and Elbow playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huYz3jyAYac&list=PL-QH2AO3ZwNUcWdqBDa0E1RAaYN6jtO50
Catch wrestling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch_wrestling
Bataireacht Irish Stick Fighting https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20221016-bataireacht-the-ancient-irish-martial-art-making-a-comeback
Fraction Fighting https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Folklife-Collections/Folklife-Collections-List-(1)
Video on Fraction fighting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsznbC-Y61k
Donnybrook https://grammarist.com/interesting-words/donnybrook/
My photo essay on Kusthi Wrestlers https://www.darraghmason.com/index/G0000GfXkTgiFkjg

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Rose Auroras is a sorceress and seer, specialising in Faery & Elf-related issues and spiritual needs. She is part of a spiritual lineage of Celtic origin, but also trained in other spiritual traditions including Trolldom and Hoodoo/Conjure. Many people encounter issues or have spiritual needs related to the Good People (faeries) or the Alfar (Elves). Some may experience Faery-related activity, whether positive or negative, without understanding the reasons behind it, yet they wish to know why. Additionally, there are those courageous individuals who seek to establish a working relationship with the Fair Folk or the Alfar but are uncertain about how to do so safely. Addressing any of these Faery-related needs, and more, is Rose's area of expertise. In the Plus show we get into hybridism, how these entities can manifest. Rose tells us about her fascinating experiences with scrying and what she has seen surrounding people who have availed of her services, including Dark Man spirits. This is a brilliant conversation and hits the Spirit Box bullseye over and over again! Enjoy! Show notes: https://www.roseauroras.com / roseauroras https://linktr.ee/rose.aurora Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka / obliqka

Today we are joined by Mark Steeves, the host of the My Family Thinks I'm Crazy and Esoteric America Podcasts, joins us to talk about the research he's done into the strangeness of his hometown of New Haven and the greater New England area. We get into Skull and Bones, Geronimo, Saturnian and Egyptian architecture, ancient America, hidden history, and so much more.

In the Plus show we go to a lot of places including giants in native folklore. Enjoy!

Show notes:

https://www.patreon.com/MFTIC?fan_landing=true https://www.myfamilythinksimcrazy.com https://www.instagram.com/myfamilythinksimcrazy/?hl=en

Keep in touch?
https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka / obliqka

Today we welcome Ivy Bromius. Ivy combines skillsets in a unique way that serves her clients to make the most of their lives and create the future they want. Drawing on her professional career Ivy has worked through how Project Management and magic can work together for better outcomes in ones practice. She has christened this practice as PMPM (Practical Magic Project Management).
We also get into Ivy's work on The Cancer Grimoire. Which is the product of how Ivy approached her cancer diagnosis and treatment as a initatory experience, exploring the healing potential of integrating the strengths of Western medicine with non-materialist healing practices through an enchanted perspective.
Enjoy!
https://circlethrice.com/
https://circlethrice.com/project/the-cancer-grimoire/
https://circlethrice.com/category/pmpm/

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Today we are joined by author and publisher Mark Nemglan to discuss his new title from Scarlet Imprint, Avalon Working. Avalon Working is equal parts grimoire and devotional, gazeteer and visionary journey. The work passionately argues for Glastonbury as centre of emergence and initiation, a latter-day Eleusis. Through essay and ritual, the author invites readers to actively participate in the Holy Island’s unfolding destiny, in partnership with its spirits and powers, to co-create its mythopoeia and, in doing so, forge a new Avalonian covenant. In the Plus show Mark goes into detail regarding the rituals and spirits associated with Glastonbury and the strange encounters people have had on the Tor and Mark shares with us his own incredible experience. Show Notes: Buy the book https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/avalon-working Nemglan Press https://nemglan.com Mark's instagram https://www.instagram.com/nemglan_press/ Mark's Substack https://marknemglan.substack.com Glastonbury Tor https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/glastonbury-tor/history-of-glastonbury-tor The Sun and the Serpent https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/576696.The_Sun_and_the_Serpent Lough Derg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lough_DergCountyDonegal Caoránach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oilliphéist Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka