S3E8 - Ogham, Fairy Mounds & Banshees: Ireland’s Sacred Landscape with Jane Matthews

How Cymru Speaks: Sacred Places, Fairies, & The Awen with Mhara Starling | Sacred Places S4E1

In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles welcomes Welsh folk witch, author, and first-language Welsh speaker Mhara Starling to discuss Welsh mythology, fairy lore, spirits of place, and the living magical traditions of Wales. Born and raised in North Wales, Mhara shares deeply personal stories of growing up among ancient standing stones, sacred coastal landscapes, and places that seemed to call to her long before she understood their archaeological or spiritual significance. Together, Elyse and Mhara explore how the land itself teaches us to listen, remember, and build relationships with the unseen world. Mhara also discusses her experiences leading spiritual tours across Wales, sharing how ancient monuments, coastal cliffs, forests, and mountains continue to hold memory, magic, and relationship for those willing to listen. Whether you're drawn to Celtic spirituality, Welsh mythology, fairy lore, or sacred geography, this conversation offers a beautiful invitation to deepen your connection with place and the living landscape. 📚 Learn more about Mhara Starling's books found wherever books are sold: Welsh Fairies Welsh Witchcraft Pantheon: The Welsh  🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack [https://sacredsagas.substack.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bree.saga/]  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles [https://www.youtube.com/@seekingnumina]on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com [https://www.elysewelles.com].  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles [http://patreon.com/elysewelles] Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. [https://www.sacredearthtemple.dashery.com/] Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

The Sacred Magic of Poisonous Plants with Coby Michael | Sacred Places S3E13

In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles welcomes occult herbalist and author Coby Michael to discuss sacred plant allies, poisonous herbs, entheogens, witchcraft, and his groundbreaking new book, The Poison Path Oracle.  Together they explore the fascinating relationship between poisonous plants, sacred places, and altered states of consciousness, including the enduring mystery of whether the Oracle of Delphi used entheogenic plants during prophecy. Coby also shares his philosophy on approaching poisonous plants with reverence rather than fear, explaining how these remarkable plant allies invite practitioners into deeper relationships with the natural world and the sacred landscapes they inhabit.  🌿 More About Coby Michael [https://thepoisonersapothecary.com]  🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack [https://sacredsagas.substack.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bree.saga/]  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles [https://www.youtube.com/@seekingnumina]on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com [https://www.elysewelles.com].  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles [http://patreon.com/elysewelles] Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. [https://www.sacredearthtemple.dashery.com/] Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

Sacred Places Beyond Earth: Exploring Heaven Across Cultures w/ Tobias Churton | Sacred Places S3E12

In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles speaks with renowned scholar and author Tobias Churton about heaven across cultures and time explored in his book Celestial Realms: A History of Heaven Since Before the Dawn of Time. Together, they explore how cultures across the world have understood heaven, the afterlife, sacred space, spiritual dimensions, and the cosmos — from ancient mythologies and Celtic traditions to Hermeticism, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Christianity, and modern spiritual thought. Tobias Churton also shares personal reflections on sacred encounters, mystical experience, the symbolic meaning of heaven, and why humanity continues to search for transcendence across every culture and era. 📚 Tobias Churton Official Website [https://tobiaschurton.com/1_home.html]  🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack [https://sacredsagas.substack.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bree.saga/]  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles [https://www.youtube.com/@seekingnumina]on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com [https://www.elysewelles.com].  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles [http://patreon.com/elysewelles] Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. [https://www.sacredearthtemple.dashery.com/] Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

Creating Sacred Art with the Goddess with Jenny Davies-Reazor | Sacred Places S3E11

In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles speaks with mixed media artist Jenny Davies-Reazor about sacred creativity, goddess art, pilgrimage, ceramics, mythology, and the spiritual power of artistic practice. Jenny shares how mythology, witchcraft, nature spirituality, and sacred places like Glastonbury shaped her artistic path and helped her embrace creativity as a spiritual practice. Together, Elyse and Jenny explore the relationship between the divine feminine, sacred art, pilgrimage, clay work, body image, and the transformative role of creativity in spiritual life. Jenny also discusses her journey from public school arts educator to full-time spiritual artist and YouTube creator, and how art can become a living magical practice rooted in devotion, storytelling, and connection to land. 🎨 Find Jenny Davies-Reazor: Website [https://www.jdaviesreazor.com/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@UCMZfLNI1Cmi27wjEAtgtZpQ ] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jdaviesreazor] 🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack [https://sacredsagas.substack.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bree.saga/] #SacredArt #GoddessSpirituality #Glastonbury #Ceramics #MixedMediaArt #DivineFeminine #Witchcraft #Pilgrimage #SpiritualCreativity #Avalon #Mythology #Druidry #NatureSpirituality #ArtJournal #Paganism  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles [https://www.youtube.com/@seekingnumina]on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com [https://www.elysewelles.com].  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles [http://patreon.com/elysewelles] Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. [https://www.sacredearthtemple.dashery.com/] Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

Finnish Tree Magic, Sauna Spirits & Animism with Niina Niskanen | Sacred Places S3E10

In this episode of the Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles sits down with Finnish folklorist, author, and illustrator Niina Niskanen to explore the mystical world of Finnish tree magic, animism, sauna spirits,  ancient folklore traditions, and a Lord of the Rings connection. Together they discuss the spiritual significance of saunas in Finnish culture, the connection between trees and deities in Finnish mythology, forest spirits, ritual practices, and the animistic worldview woven through Finland’s ancient traditions. This conversation is perfect for anyone interested in: Finnish mythology, pagan traditions, animism, witchcraft, sacred ecology, forest spirituality, folklore studies, Tolkien inspirations, sauna culture, and nature-based spirituality. 📚 Niina Niskanen is the author of Finnish Tree Magic and has a forthcoming book on Finnish water magic and sea goddess lore. 🌲 Learn more about Niina: * Fairy Chamber Official Website [https://fairychamber.org] * Fairy Chamber Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fairychamberart] Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles [https://www.youtube.com/@seekingnumina]on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com [https://www.elysewelles.com].  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles [http://patreon.com/elysewelles] Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. [https://www.sacredearthtemple.dashery.com/] Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ