Welsh Folk Witchcraft with Mhara Starling

#welshwitch #welshwitchcraft #Swyngyfaredd Join us for an enlightening livestream discussion on "Welsh Folk Witchcraft," featuring Mhara Starling, a prominent figure in the resurgence and preservation of Welsh witchcraft traditions. This interview delves deep into the heart of Wales' rich magical heritage, exploring its unique practices and beliefs and the significance of its landscape in contemporary witchcraft. Mhara Starling was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, and is a native Welsh speaker. She is a practitioner of Swyngyfaredd, a magical practice rooted in Welsh culture, and she runs her own coven today in the Welsh marches. In her native language, Mhara refers to herself as a Swynydd, a historical term for practitioners of folk magic which aided their community. The closest English translation to Swynydd would be a Welsh Folk Witch. She is also a published author, and spends her time delivering workshops and talks at conferences, museums, and online. This discussion will not only offer insights into the practical aspects of Welsh folk magic. Still, it will also address the broader implications of preserving indigenous magical traditions in a globalised world. You should expect to learn about the role of folklore, myth, and legend in shaping the practices and beliefs of Welsh witchcraft and how these elements contribute to a deeper understanding of the natural and supernatural world. CONNECT & SUPPORT💖 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER 💌 https://www.drangelapuca.com/#newsletter BOOK A TUTORING OR A LECTURE 📖https://drangelapuca.com/services BECOME MY PATRON! 🎩 https://www.patreon.com/angelapuca SUPPORT ME ON KO-FI ☕️https://ko-fi.com/drangelapuca ONE-OFF DONATIONS 💰 https://paypal.me/angelasymposium JOIN MEMBERSHIPS 👥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSbip_LX2AxbGeAQfLp-Ig/join - MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL 📹 https://www.youtube.com/@drangelapuca/featured MY MERCH 👕 https://drangelapuca.creator-spring.com/ FOLLOW ME👣 - YouTube (@drangelapuca)🌟 - Instagram (@drangelapuca) 📸 - TikTok (@drangelapuca) 🎵 - Twitter (@angelapuca11) 🐦 - Facebook (Dr Angela Puca) 👥 00:00:00  Introduction: Disclaimer 00:02:42  How Mhara learned public speaking 00:02:58  Mhara’s journey to Welsh Witchcraft 00:11:24 Practitioners and History, Antiquity and Authenticity 00:16:10 Defining Welsh Witchcraft 00:20:25 The Unique Charactaristics of Welsh Witchcraft 00:29:23 What affects the effectiveness of Welsh magic? 00:38:35 Language, Culture and Landscape 00:41:11 Is there structure to Welsh practice 00:51:10 Do you have to be Welsh to practice Welsh witchcraft? 00:58:30 The Fixation on DNA and Blood 01:00:16 Unwilling Migrants 01:01:12 Grandparental influence and Welsh spirits. 01:02:05 Welsh Deities 01:15:43 Audience question Bards and Einigen the Giant. 01:16:06 Bardic influence and new book on Welsh Fairies. 01:17:31 How does a disabled person connect with nature? 01:21:00 Wales and the witch trials. 01:27:24 A Black American with a Welsh name. 01:31:46 Anyone can connect to Welsh culture 01:33:45 Books recommendations for Welsh folklore 01:36:29 Where to find Mhara Starling online 01:37:40 Support Angela’s Symposium Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5768951004397568 ⚠️ Copyright of Dr Angela Puca, in all of its parts ⚠️ Music by Erose MusicBand. Check them out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEeh9fhsEQM