The Witches Next Door
The Witches Next Door, Phoenix LeFae & Gwion Raven, are two witches who live together, work together, write about magick, teach magick, and generally live a pretty magickal life.Oh! We're irreverent, profane, silly, a bit rude, and extremely serious about the Craft
Episodes
36 episodes
Season 5 Episode 1 Phoenix Goes To Bali
A solo trip to Bali yields an unexpected water ritual, experiencing the spirits of place like never before, and a cat that cleans plates.Also, Gwion mostly shuts up and just lets Phoenix talk.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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44:47
Season 4 Episode 2 Evolving Magickal Practices
What's your magickal practice like? Why is it like that? Has it changed? Should it change?Phoenix and Gwion talk about how their practices have evolved over time. Phoenix says "I don't care" and Gwion says "I have less fucks than I used...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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57:12
Season 4 Episode 1 Books, Books, Books!
In this episode we chat about Phoenix's love of books and a recent rabbit hole she went down all to do with "foundational" witchcraft books.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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51:18
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Ask The Witches Next Door
Gwion & Phoenix answer your questions! Summoning demons, familiars, favourite books - You asked The Witches Next Door a bunch of great questions.We mention a few books. Here's a list:
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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57:23
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Mithras, Phoenix & Professor Ronald Hutton Walk Into A Pub
Phoenix & Gwion talk about bookshops, The London Mithraeum, and attending a chat at Treadwells Bookshop given by Professor Ronald Hutton.
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46:23
Season 3 - Episode 5 -The Witches Next Door Take Scotland
Gwion & Phoenix talk about their adventures in Scotland including an unforgettable night atop Calton Hill with the May Queen.Phoenix admits she likes Cullen Skink and has pictures of very red butts.Learn more about
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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53:42
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Glastonbury, Bath, Avebury, and West Kennet Longbarrow
Phoenix and Gwion traveled to the United Kingdom for fun, frolicking and to visit some sacred and not so sacred sites.Get ready for chats about Glastonbury, Bath, Avebury, and a Neolithic burial chamber where apparently, Gwion and Phoen...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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57:59
Season 3 - Episode 3 - A couple of witches from Texas
Hey Witches! We're super excited about this episode.We're joined by the good folk from The Witchy Wit podcast. They're good friends ouf ours and we love their show.Also, this is a crossover episode - What????? The secret word is...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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55:08
Season 3 - Episode 2 All Things Jason Mankey
We're super excited to have our dear friend Jason Mankey on the podcast at long last!Jason is a prolific author, blogger, podcaster, presenter, and all around witch's witch.We chat about his billion books (only a slight exaggera...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:09
Season 3 - Episode 1 Re-emergence Magick
It's episode 1 of Season 3!Phoenix and Gwion laugh with their cat, explain why the magick of piling lots of blankets on the bed, and discuss a ritual where Gwion gets dowsed by a bucket of freezing rain water.Sounds pretty magic...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:26
Season 2 - The Witches Next Door Look Back & Forward
The Winter Solstice is upon us, so is the end of 2021, and the final episode of Season Two.Phoenix and Gwion talk about the magick they've been involved in, what's surprised them about their magickal lives this year, and what Yuletide h...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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49:24
Season 2 - Fire Magick
We finally get around to talking about the Element of Fire and how we use fire magick in our practice.Phoenix reminds us about fire safety. Gwion gets all poetic, sweet, and lovely, so you know it's worth a listen just for that....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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47:38
Season 2 - Interview: How Witchcraft Saved My Life
The Witches Next Door interview Vincent Higginbotham about his incredible book "How Witchcraft Saved My Life". Vincent speaks candidly about his life, his magick, and how witches seemed to show up just when he needed them most.P...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:02:09
Season 2 - Interview: Urban Magick & Hex Twisting
The Witches Next Door are mixing up the show a bit by introducing a guest! In our first ever interview, we chat with Diana Rajchel about her books "Urban Magick" and "Hex Twisting".The interview starts with a deeper dive into Diana's au...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:38
Season 2 - Bonus Episode - Phoenix Rants About Mabon
Phoenix has an opinion about the phrase "Mabon". She gets a little heated when she hears the Autumn Equinox referred to by that name. Find out why.
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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6:40
Season 2 - Autumn Equinox & Balance
It's that time of year when the planet tilts into balance. We have a chance to look at balance - where we have it and where we don't. It' s also a time to think about what we've harvested (or not) this year.We gab a lot. Talk about grap...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:35
Season 2 Bonus Episode - Get Out & Explore!
It's another bonus episode! Get out there and explore where you live and begin a relationship with the land, the trees, the vibe, and the spirits of your neighbourhood!Learn more about
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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6:55
Season 2 - Spirits of Place
What's the mood or atmosphere or smell or vibe that makes your place special? What's the shadow or the visitor or the thing that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up? Perhaps it's the spirits of your place. What are they? How do yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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53:17
Season 2 Bonus Episode - Mirror Boxes
Bonus episodes are becoming our faves! We love the regular podcasts too, but these down n' dirty quickies are fun and practical and just plain cool!This week it's mirror boxes! What are they? How do you make them? Why would you use them...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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11:38
Season 2 - Witch Bottles, Honey Jars, & Money Jars
What in the world is a Witch Bottle? They've been around for centuries and are an excellent form of protection magick.Phoenix and Gwion discuss three different "container" spells you can do right now using common items from you collect ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:26
Season 2 Bonus Episode - No Trespassers Spell
IT'S BONUS EPISODE TIME!Gwion give you a classic kitchen witch's spell to keep away trespassers!Learn more about The Witches Next Door here
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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2:32
Season 2 - Visiting Our Magickal House
Phoenix and Gwion invite you into their home...er...well, maybe not exactly that. Don't show up! They walk you through their home and talk about all their magickal stuff. There's the library, the sitting room, the kitchen and the garden, all fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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46:04
Season 2 Bonus Episode - A Quick Love Spell
Need a love spell? Phoenix walks you through a quick and simple love spell, including what you'll need and the best time to do it.Learn more about The Witches Next Door here
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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6:31
Season 2 - Tarot, Bibliomancy, and the Runes
Welcome to Season 2 of The Witches Next Door!We kick off the new season with a discussion of Tarot, Bibliomancy, the Runes and all things Divination related.Phoenix is a professional tarot reader. Gwion knows next to nothing abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:26