In case you’re interested: The radio documentary was part of the BBC World Service’s “Heart and Soul” series. It’s available to listen to now on BBC Sounds and such!

People messaged me to let me know that my story, and my words touched and moved them on a visceral level. That the experiences shared help give words to experiences they have also had.

And that’s what I’m choosing to focus on. Not the nastiness. The joy, the love, the magic of it all 🥰💖

Ooh gosh that’s always a tough one! I personally work with both with no issues (usually for different reasons!) But my personal recommendation would be: If you already have a good relationship with Arawn, perhaps ask Him how He would feel about it! Ask for a sign or indication of how He’d feel.

In Welsh lore all pigs originate from the Otherworld. Cattle and cows are deeply associated with fairies. Many denizens of the Otherworld travel with their hunting hounds. Animals often act as guides to the “other”.

Though in reality, I think they’re happy about how far we’ve come. I always think of this:

🌸 A sprig of Mugwort carried in your coat pocket will prevent fatigue.

🌸 The vervain root, when powdered and placed in a silk pouch, carried around the neck, will supposedly cure all diseases.

🌸 Seaweed when hung up in the kitchen will banish all evil spirits.

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