Merlin – The Wild Prophet, The Magician of Britain

In his episode we wander into the mists of ancient Britain to meet the many faces of Merlin – prophet, madman, shaman and wizard.

We will look at how his myth weaves through Welsh, Scottish and Romano-British lore -

Myrddin Wyllt — the Wild Man and Prophet of the Caledonian Forest.

Lailoken — the mad seer who fled into the greenwood after killing kin in the fog of war.

Merlin Ambrosius — the fusion of Celtic shaman and Roman sage, born from the pen of Geoffrey of Monmouth.

The Merlin Current — the living energy of prophecy, wisdom, and the land’s magic that still calls to modern witches today.

We’ll explore his connection to the Genius Loci and his enduring symbolism as a bridge between the wild and the civilised, nature and spirit, madness and enlightenment.

This episode is for those who feel the whisper of the forest, the pull of prophecy, and the call of ancient magic in their bones.

Mentioned in this episode:

Myrddin Wyllt, Lailoken, and the triple death
The Red and White Dragons of Dinas Emrys
The Merlin Current and Mehindra, the guiding spirit of the lineage
The symbolism of madness as initiation and the return as enlightenment
Merlin’s story mirrors the alchemical path we all walk — the death of the old self, the descent into the forest of shadow, and the return as seer, magician, and bridge between worlds.

Through Merlin, we remember that madness can be medicine, and solitude can awaken the voice of spirit.

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OCTOBER ON PATREON - WHISPERS AT THE VEIL

As the nights lengthen and the veil thins, the voices of the ancestors stir — soft, haunting, and full of wisdom.

This October inside Patreon, we will journey into Whispers at the Veil - a month of ancestral reverence, remembrance, and magick. Together we’ll open the door to our kin beyond the veil, honour their gifts, release their shadows and weave their blessings into our craft.

This month includes -

Guided meditation to open ancestral communion

A podcast/grimoire pages on ancestral witchcraft & initiatory death rites in coven and esoteric traditions

An ancestor altar + ritual kit (printables + invocation)

Tarot & oracle spreads for ancestral guidance

Weekly journal prompts for reflection, healing, and remembrance

A closing rite of Ancestral Blessing — sealing their wisdom into your path as the wheel turns

By the end of October, you will have -

Your own ancestor altar
A living practice of honouring your dead
Tools to heal ancestral wounds and embody ancestral blessings
A rite of blessing + remembrance to carry their voices with you through the dark half of the year

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Samhain is the witch’s New Year — a time when the veil between worlds thins and the Old Year falls away like autumn leaves. Together we will gather in sacred circle to honour the ancestors, release what is ready to be laid to rest, and call in the magick of the year ahead.

This circle will feel more festive than usual — a true witches’ gathering in the spirit of Samhain. Think candlelight, divination, fire magick, and the warmth of community as we step into the New Year.

What to expect -

Ritual of Release + Invitation – letting go of the old, welcoming the new.

Divination + Fortune-Telling – tarot, pendulum, scrying, traditional Samhain magic.

Ancestor Offering – honouring those who came before us.

New Year Spellwork – planting intentions for the year ahead.

Bring your candles, tarot cards, and a small offering for your ancestors.

The Samhain Gathering is our chance to cross the threshold together, in celebration, magick, and witchcraft.

I cannot wait to share this New Year circle with you.

[Thursday 30th October from 7pm GMT via Zoom - Witches Who Run With The Wolves tier

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