March Witchcraft

March Witchcraft

From The White Witch Podcast by Carly Rose, Bleav

March 16, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 26

About this episode

This episode explores the spiritual symbolism of the badger, the goddess Brigantia, and a March folklore tale called Goblin Coombe.

March Witchcraft - Badger Medicine, Brigantia & Goblin Coombe In this March episode we explore the spiritual symbolism of the badger and its place within witchcraft, folklore and the awakening energies of early spring. We begin by looking at the difference between power animals, spirit animals and totem animals exploring how animals can appear within magical practice as guides, protectors and reflections of our own inner nature. The badger carries strong spiritual themes of earth magic, resilience, protection and boundaries. As an animal that lives beneath the soil in deep underground setts it has long been associated with the underworld, hidden knowledge and the quiet strength required to move through darkness before returning to the light. We also explore the badger’s connections to witchcraft and British folklore. We then look at the Celtic goddess Brigantia, a powerful deity associated with northern Britain, sovereignty and the land itself. Brigantia’s energy reflects the stirring of the earth as winter loosens its grip and spring begins to rise. To close the episode we step into folklore with a March tale called Goblin Coombe, a mysterious wooded valley in Somerset long…

People in this episode

Host: Carly Rose

Topics covered

  • witchcraft
  • folklore
  • Celtic mythology
  • spiritual symbolism
  • animal guides
  • spring

Keywords

  • badger
  • Brigantia
  • witchcraft
  • folklore
  • spirituality
  • Celtic
  • spring

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bleav

Books & works: Telling the Seasons - Stories, Celebrations and Folklore around the Year

Places: Somerset

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