Honey and the Hex

Ostara

Spring is here! Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a pagan festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the balance of day and night. It is one of the eight Sabbats in the wheel of the year, marking the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Summer Solstice. In this episode, we explore the goddess Eostre, why eggs are main character energy, and Ostara celebrations.  Egg spell guide is at 23:04. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Twins

Romulus and Remus, Mary Kate, and Ashley. It’s hard to deny that the world finds twins fascinating. But what of the mythology and the darker side of our obsession? Today we explore twins Joanna and Jacqueline Pollock, whose family was convinced they were the reincarnation of their siblings who tragically died -  and Broadmoor’s Silent Twins, Jennifer and June Gibbons, who created a secret language that only each other could understand. Apologies for some sound issues in the first sections of this episode. Content note: racism, death, mental illness. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Lupercalia

When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you think of commercial hell wrapped in a bow? What if we told you you could exchange that cheap chocolate and cuddly bear for a blood-lusted orgy and a new partner every year? In this episode, we explore how a Roman orgy, goat thongs, and an executed priest shape the 14th of February.  Content warning: animal sacrifice, adult themes Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions, and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Death by Decor

How much would you risk for aesthetically pleasing walls? Just ask the Victorians. Their lust for lavish lifestyles resulted in their swift demise. In this episode we explore a beautiful but deadly pigment, William Morris’ mesmorising patterns and the so called inheritance powder that may have poisoned Napoleon. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

Hand of Glory / Who put Bella in the Wych Elm?

Don’t have a home security system? We’ve got you covered. Stop thieves entering your house by chopping off the left hand of a felon, seasoning it, pickling it in piss and displaying it in your window. In this episode, we explore the uses of the hand of glory, what surfaces in the gallows, and the horrors of Hagley Wood. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank you!  Hosted by ⁠@tatumkarmen⁠ & ⁠@tanpire⁠ Artwork by Wee Moody Judy Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.