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In this episode: What powers does the Devil grant his witches? Flying in spirit Shapeshifting Dreamwalking Bilocation Hagriding Mediumship Speaking with the Dead Divination Enchantment Language of birds or of plants or of beasts How does the Devil initiate his witches? Initiation at the hands of the Devil Initiation at the hands of Witches Initiation at the hands of Faerie Queens How is he called upon? Calling at the crossroads Auction of hens Fire in the woods Shooting at the Moon The Witches' Compass Coins into the water Blasphemy Denouncing God Heretical acts What is owed to him? The difference between being taken and selling yourself The "sacrifice" of the soul Offerings made Renewal of pacts Dedication Reversal of baptism Favours owed Important dates Walpurgisnacht Midsummer night's eve Yuletide How does he act? What is the "familiar spirit"? Imps, goblins, etc Animal spirits Advisors How do we bring him into the home? More of an outside thing than an indoor thing Vessel of the Land Witchcraft vs sorcery and what roles they play in a witches' life Witchcraft as a spectral practice and mode of living vs sorcery as the casting of spells "Traditional Witchcraft", "traditional witchcraft", "folk witchcraft", and "witchcraft" Further reading Find us! kitchentoad.com Instagram Patreon

In this episode: The importance of Christianity in the context of the Devil; conflict between good and evil The conflict between man and nature, self and alien The nature of dichotomy and how it allows the devil to exist by creating a space between A note about subjectivity The concept of the Devil in history Satan and Lucifer (christian devils) Goetia, Faust, etc (grimoire "devils") Satanael vs demiurge (gnosticism) Cernunnos and Pan and Bucca and the Black Goat of Basque country (wild gods) Oberon (fairy devils) Charlot, the Man in Black, the Rider, the Devil (folk devils) My own experience with the Witches' Devil Find us! kitchentoad.com Instagram Patreon

In this episode, Mahigan discusses curse work and all of its intricacies — from selecting the kind of work, through divination and casting the working, all the way to cleansing and protecting the space afterwards. Check out our new booklet, Malefice & Sorcery; Workings for Harm and Retribution. Follow us on Instagram. Check out our website.

Happy 2026 y'all! Join me as I ramble about my ins and outs for 2026, as well as the trends and themes we'll see come up in the year to come. Instagram Patreon Kitchentoad.com

Join Mahigan and Austin as they sit in the light of a fireplace waiting for their ominous alembic to come to a boil, as they discuss witchcraft, its intersection with self-care, the trap of consumerism, American attitudes towards spirituality, and the point of purchasing spiritual goods from witches and workers. Make sure to check out Austin's work at Bane x Bramble, and give him a follow on Instagram! Austin is curating a monthly event in Tampa, FL, that is absolutely worth checking out, and also hosts his own podcast, Southern Bramble. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. You can find Mahigan over on Instagram, on Patreon, or on the Kitchen Toad website.

Topics covered in this episode: Weather proverbs for the month of June The talisman of Al-Nathrah, for victory The talisman of Al-Tarf, for illness and injury Major celestial events of the month of June A Mercury-Jupiter in Gemini election A Venus in Taurus election Fixed Star Conjunctions for the month of June The feast of Saint Anthony of Padua Midsummer's Eve The feast of Saint John the Baptist The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus The feast of Saint Peter St John's Wort Honeysuckle Hyacinth May's Patreon community ritual recap; Hawthorn against the Evil Eye Find us on: Patreon Instagram www.kitchentoad.com

In this episode: Weather proverbs A talisman of Gemini A Jupiter-Capella conjunction Saint Joseph the Worker's Feast The Death of the Winter Mother The Feast of Hawthorn Rabbit Hen/Rooster Instagram Patreon KitchenToad.com

Sit down for a chat with Dr. Finch and Mahigan as they touch on sachet powders, foot track magic, good ol' rootwork, and modalities of work in North American folk magic. Find Dr. Finch on her website and socials to book a consultation! https://www.phoebehildegard.com/ Instagram The New Moon Occult Salon Check out Mahigan's work! https://www.kitchentoad.com/ Instagram Patreon Join the newsletter.

Looking forward to 2025 with you all 3 Cheers, Mahigan kitchentoad.com Join us over on Patreon!

Covered in this episode: A talisman for the trade of cattle. Major celestial events of the month. The heliacal rising of Fixed Star Antares. The 4000 Avés. The Feast of Saint Lazarus. Yule and Yuletide. Christmas-time divinations. Holly, Mistletoe, and Hellebore. And a recipe for traditional French-Canadian style donuts! The full episode is available on our Patreon.

In this episode: A talisman of war. The Heliacal Rising of Spica. The sourdough familiar. Ritual vessels for Spica. Halloween! A candle dressing for protection. Yew. Pumpkins. Buckeyes. Usnea. The Dead: Local, Familial, Heroic. Dumb suppers. Pots for the Local Dead. A wash against miasma. A working to welcome in the Ancestors. Offerings to the Devil's Plot. A Saint Lazarus ritual against illness. A lot of dirt. Preparing the way for the Winter Mother and the First Snows. The full episode is available on Patreon, to all members of the Nettle and Hawthorn tiers! Cheers, Mahigan

Join Frankie and Mahigan as they soak at the bottom of Mary's Well and chat about dual-faith, what it means to see Saints through the lens of local culture and belief, and delve into what a practice at the crossroads of heresy and religious culture may look like. Topics covered this episode include: Italian-American folk magic French-Canadian folk Catholicism Balancing witchcraft and Catholicism Dual-Faith as an ethnographic term and as an online label Dominant religion, counterculture, and sorcery What exactly is the "folk" in "folk witchcraft" And more! Make sure to check out Frankie at @chaoticwitchaunt on the socials, https://www.chaoticwitchaunt.com, and on Patreon as Chaotic Witch Aunt! Check out Kitchen Toad on Instagram, and browse our wares and services at https://www.kitchentoad.com. Join us on Patreon as well!

Howdy y'all and welcome to Sat Upon a Toadstool, a podcast on all thing witchcraft, crooked ways, and occultism. I am your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, and twice a month I sit down to discuss a topic dear to my heart, whether it is magic or commentary on occultism at large, and to answer listener questions. I am currently hanging out with the troll under the stone bridge that leads to the fairy glen — she doesn't speak English, but I'll be doing the talking for the both of us. Join us today for a conversation on what advanced witchcraft really is, and why none of us are truly "advanced witches". 
 In this episode: The myth of the advanced practitioner Commentary on the "baby witch" phenomenon The importance of research, and its consequent unimportance The basics Basic energy work Cultivation Folk magic Cultural context The spirit work leap The cookery metaphor Shared personal gnosisComplicated vs effective, and meritocracy Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Check out our Patreon, and Instagram! Kitchen Toad

Howdy everyone, how's your Summer been? We're breaking heat records up here in Montreal, but the winds have been kind, sweeping storms across the region to cool the air every few days. Life has been hectic, and perhaps it's the effect of the Dog Days, or something else altogether, but I have been busy as a woodchuck! I'm currently perched high on the corner of a church tower, counting the Swallows' nests below. Join me for a discussion on saint magics, oil formulations, necromancy, dissatisfaction with one's practice, and working historical magics. In today's episode: How to prepare Saint Expedite oil? What are your favorite things about your local ecosystem spiritually? Do you feel that it differs significantly from other popularly written about ecosystems in occult literature, like the PNW, New England, or the American South? How did you find footing in your practice? How should I begin saint work? Advice on beginning necromantic work? How do you find the right way to go when you constantly feel unsatisfied with your practice? Do you work with any PGM spells and can you share a favorite? Would love to hear about drawing from historical sources to build a spell! Thanks! In magical practice how important is it to "raise power" and how may that look differently? When posting active magical work publicly should there be anything to be wary about?

Today we are supping in the burrow in a luxurious Hedgehog's burrow, joined by Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key from the Frightful Howls You May Hear podcast to discuss the etiquette, ethics, and traditions of hiring and providing magical services. Join us as we discuss the vetting process, the diviner's toolkit, respect, community, mutual aid, and our personal ethics and morals when it comes to hiring and providing magical services. Make sure to check out the Frightful Howls You May Hear podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and to check out their lovely Patreon. Sat Upon a Toadstool is a lighthearted podcast dedicated to exploring the lived experience of Witchcraft through the lens of spirit relationship, folk magic, land veneration, and mediation between the world of the living and the next. Your host, Mahigan Saint-Pierre, is comfortably seated in increasingly odd corners of the woods chatting with god-knows-what critter as they sip on strange brews and chat about all things witchcraft, occult, and spiritual. Support us on Patreon! The Kitchen Toad website. Instagram.