Deep in the mist-shrouded Lincolnshire Fens, an old tale tells of a time when the moon came down from the night sky & was trapped, leaving the marshlands in darkness and their inhabitants at the mercy of the strange creatures lurking within.

The Dead Moon is a wonderfully slightly eerie traditional English folktale of mischievous marsh-dwellers, a wise woman, and a courageous rescue to restore the moon's light to the world.

In today's episode of The Wild Goddess: The Art of Enchantment, I invite you to settle in for a little old-fashioned storytelling as we journey into the mysterious world of British folklore, where the landscape holds secrets, darkness has a life of its own, and even the moon is not beyond the reach of mischief.

So, make yourself comfortable, perhaps light a candle, and come with me into the misty fens for a tale of darkness, courage and the return of the light.

For lovers of British folklore, English folk tales, ancient legends, mythology and atmospheric storytelling.

Discover more strange wonders, stories and enchantments at thewildgoddessworld.co.uk.

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Have we become so used to buying beautiful experiences, chasing the next big thing and trying to create the perfect life that we've forgotten how to find the magic in the one we're already living?

In this episode of The Wild Goddess: The Art of Enchantment, I'm joined by Kalie Woolley, founder of Soul Sister Society and The Library, for a wonderfully honest conversation about everyday magic, romanticising your life, creativity and finding joy in the little things.

We explore how our relationship with happiness and fulfilment can change when we begin looking beyond material things and start noticing the world around us. From collecting acorns on the way to work and admiring autumn trees to rediscovering childhood imagination, we talk about how small moments of wonder can make ordinary days feel so much richer.

We also wander into the pressures of social media, consumerism, hustle culture and the idea that success must happen overnight. Kalie shares how her own spiritual journey has shaped her business, her growing connection with nature and the beautiful communities she's creating through her work.

It's a conversation about following your curiosity, embracing what lights you up and remembering that an enchanted life is something we can cultivate in the everyday.

So pop the kettle on and come and join us!

In this episode, we explore:

• Romanticising your life without constantly spending money
• Finding everyday magic through nature, seasonal living and noticing
• Consumerism, social media and the pressure to have a picture-perfect life
• Reconnecting with creativity and childhood imagination
• Following your curiosity and allowing yourself to evolve
• Letting go of hustle culture and redefining success
• The importance of community, connection and sharing a little more wonder

If you'd love to join Kalie's Winter chapter click here to find out more.

Find out more about all her magical work and follow her journey over on Instagram @soul_sister_society

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✨ The Snug is my free community, a cosy corner where I share stories, nature musings, folklore and seasonal living. Come and join us, there's always a seat by the fire. Click here to find out more.

📖 Prefer to read? My writings also live over on my Substack, The Wild Noticings.

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What would you pack if you were going away for a weekend with a badger?

It's a wonderfully ridiculous question, isn't it? But when I asked it recently, the answers sparked something rather fascinating about imagination, creativity and how we experience wonder in everyday life.

As children, we're encouraged to invent stories, play make-believe, ask endless questions and let our imaginations run wild. But somewhere along the way into adulthood, many of us begin to leave that playful curiosity behind.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why imagination and creativity are important beyond childhood.
• How playfulness and curiosity can bring more wonder into everyday life.
• Whether we've become too reliant on ready-made entertainment.
• Why boredom can sometimes be the beginning of something wonderful.
• How small, imaginative questions can spark unexpected conversations and discoveries.
• Rediscovering the joy of creating something simply for the fun of it.

This episode also marks a new chapter for The Wild Goddess Podcast, now The Art of Enchantment, where we'll be exploring creativity, storytelling, folklore, curiosity and the extraordinary wonders hiding within ordinary life.

I'd love to hear your answer: What would YOU pack for a weekend away with a badger? Come and let me know over on Instagram.

And if you enjoyed this episode, I'd love you to follow the podcast and share it with someone who could do with a little more wonder in their day.

🌿 Discover my books on folklore, small enchantment and daily noticing's here

✨ The Snug is my free community, a cosy corner where I share stories, nature musings, folklore and seasonal living. Come and join us, there's always a seat by the fire. Click here to find out more.

📖 Prefer to read? My writings also live over on my Substack, The Wild Noticings.

🕯️ Experience story through scent.
Explore my Wild Goddess candles, each with its own story.

✨ Love the podcast?
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