95: Season of the Winter Witch with Byron Ballard
95: Season of the Winter Witch with Byron Ballard  
Podcast: Back on the Broomstick: Old Witchcraft, New Path
Published On: Sat Dec 28 2024
Description: Laylla and Chelle sit down with Appalachian witch and priestess Byron Ballard to discuss the aftermath of Storm Helene and how her community is finding resilience in its wake. Byron shares the vital role her Mother Grove Goddess Temple played in helping neighbors recover, offering practical support and spiritual guidance in challenging times.The conversation flows into the spirits of the land and the Goddess in winter, exploring how the season of stillness and reflection can deepen our connection to the natural world and the sacred cycles of life. Byron’s wisdom as a caretaker of land-based spirituality shines as she discusses honoring the land and its energy during the dark half of the year.They also chat about Byron’s upcoming book, A Feral Church, set to release on January 8th. Byron offers a sneak peek into her exploration of what it means to create a sacred community that thrives outside of traditional structures, inspiring witches and pagans to rethink how they gather and practice.Join Laylla, Chelle, and Byron for a thoughtful discussion filled with wisdom, hope, and the power of communityByron's website https://www.myvillagewitch.com/ Facebook: H Byron Ballard Instagram: @byronballard5789 A Feral Church https://www.malaprops.com/book/9780738776361Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website