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Welcome to The Cunning Man's Journal, a podcast where an anonymous British practitioner of folk magic shares his personal journey, rituals, and reflections. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, this modern-day Cunning Man offers insight into the mystical world of spellcraft, divination, and herbal lore, blending the ancient with the contemporary. Each episode unfolds like an entry from his secret journal, giving listeners a rare glimpse into the mind of a local magical practitioner. Join him ...
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In the first part of the journal entry, I reflected on a conversation with my mundane friend, Mr. H, who was fascinated and skeptical about my occult interests. Mundanes often view magic as something fantastical, much like collectors who own rare art but fail to appreciate its depth. While they may be curious, few actually pursue or understand magi…
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I reflect on how pop culture both gets things right and wrong about magical practitioners, especially regarding natural gifts and abilities. Every person, magical or not, is unique, but it’s only when you look closely that you realize the differences in how individuals approach magic. Pop culture, particularly TV shows like Charmed or Harry Potter,…
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In the latest journal entry, I reflected on one of the most powerful and complex gifts I’ve received in my practice—the Scythe of Santa Muerte—and the contract that came with it. What’s particularly amusing, and somewhat disconcerting, is that Santa Muerte made it clear from the start that I would misuse the gift, it would be taken away, and eventu…
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In this journal entry, I reflect on the story of Black Sabbath, a magician who fell victim to a group of old crafters during his travels, mistakenly believing he was undergoing a magical initiation. In reality, he had unknowingly offered himself as payment in a ritual involving Santa Muerte. After suffering physical and spiritual consequences, he s…
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In my recent reflections, I’ve been exploring the intersection of technology, magic, and tradition. Despite my background in computer science and a once keen interest in "grey hat" hacking, I’ve found myself slipping behind in the ever-evolving tech world, much to the amusement of my younger clients. The algorithms that shape our digital experience…
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I’ve reflected on an encounter with a man I dubbed "The Fool." Several years ago, this man approached me for help after getting tangled up with a German witch who roped him into ritual work involving the devil. His fascination with the occult, combined with a lack of real understanding, led him to become a pawn in her rituals. Even after their rela…
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It’s been years now since I accepted the offer to help create something new, something that went against the grain of everything I’d been told by the old guard. The plan? To build a mystery school—a society, a place, an experiment. A test to see if we could do what so many seasoned witches swore could never be done: to teach magic openly, to bring …
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As I mentioned before, creating something like a magical vinegar is a deeply personal journey, a blend of intuition, experimentation, and tradition. But it’s not a journey you take in complete darkness. There are always clues left behind, remnants of past practitioners’ work that help guide the way. If you’re willing to share your own formulas with…
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There’s something about the legend of Four Thieves Vinegar that’s always captivated me. I think, more than anything, it’s the perfect blend of history, magic, and mystery. It’s one of those tales that we can’t quite verify—was it true, was it exaggerated? Did these thieves really manage to ward off the plague with nothing more than a simple concoct…
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Secrets are funny things. At this point, I’ve forgotten more of them than I currently keep, which is probably just as well. It’s not just the secrets from other lives that slip away, but even the ones shared in this life. Most of the time, it’s simply a matter of not finding what people have to say all that interesting. The truth is, I’ve kept far …
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I’ve always had a gift for seeing the future. It’s never been a question of if, only when. To peer around a corner in time and know what awaits, yet still be forced to wait for it to unfold—that is a special kind of patience. Lately, I’ve felt the stirrings of something big, a turning energy that seems to be growing stronger by the day. The change …
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There’s something peculiar in the air today, though it’s not a sensation that one could easily explain to just anyone. I find myself thinking about that subtle dance, the one we old witches do when we cross paths with another of our kind. It’s much like the way dogs interact, isn’t it? They don’t need to speak, yet they know one another. There’s no…
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