The Witch & The Orca

The Witch & The Orca Welcome to The Witch and the Orca I'm Ben, a witch and holistic therapist offering Reiki, crystal healing, spiritual guidance and a touch of everyday magic.

🤣 Don't forget to blow... 🤣..your cinnamon! It's the 1st of the month, which means it's time for one of my favourite lit...
01/08/2026

🤣 Don't forget to blow... 🤣
..your cinnamon!

It's the 1st of the month, which means it's time for one of my favourite little prosperity rituals!
Take a pinch of ground cinnamon, stand outside your front door, set your intention for abundance, success, happiness, and new opportunities, then gently blow the cinnamon through your doorway and into your home.
As you do, you could say:
"As this cinnamon blows through my door,
May abundance, prosperity and blessings enter evermore.
May my home be filled with joy, love and peace.
So mote it be."

Whether you see it as magic, mindfulness, or simply a beautiful monthly tradition, it's a wonderful way to welcome a new month with positive energy and intention.

And yes... I know exactly what you were thinking when you read the first line! 😏😂

Wishing you a month filled with abundance, good health, happiness, and a little everyday magic.

Blessed Be.
The Witch and the Orca
Where ancient wisdom meets modern healing.

Happy Lammas from The Witch and the Orca Blessed Lammas to each and every one of you.Today marks the First Harvest, a be...
01/08/2026

Happy Lammas from The Witch and the Orca

Blessed Lammas to each and every one of you.

Today marks the First Harvest, a beautiful reminder to pause, reflect, and give thanks for everything we've nurtured not only in the world around us, but within ourselves.
Take a moment today to honour your journey. Celebrate the lessons you've learned, the challenges you've overcome, the dreams you've begun to grow, and every blessing that has found its way into your life.
May your home be filled with abundance. May your heart be filled with gratitude. May your path be blessed with peace, wisdom, and the courage to follow your own unique spiritual path.
Whether you're baking fresh bread, spending time in nature, lighting a candle, or simply taking a quiet moment of reflection, may this Lammas bring you hope, abundance, and renewed strength for the months ahead.
Thank you for being part of The Witch and the Orca community. It is a privilege to walk this path beside you.

Blessed Lammas
Where ancient wisdom meets modern healing.

Only a Few Spaces Left for Our Lammas Circle As Lammas draws near, I'm looking forward to gathering around the circle to...
24/07/2026

Only a Few Spaces Left for Our Lammas Circle

As Lammas draws near, I'm looking forward to gathering around the circle to celebrate the first harvest, share laughter, connect with like-minded souls, and honour the turning of the Wheel of the Year.

If you've been thinking about joining us but haven't booked yet, this is your gentle sign. Whether you're completely new to Wicca or have been walking this path for years, you'll be made to feel welcome.

uided meditation with the Songkeeper Coven
Lammas harvest ritual
Freshly baked Lammas bread to share
A friendly, relaxed and inclusive atmosphere
A chance to slow down, reconnect and celebrate together

Emerald Sage, 20 North Street, Airedale Centre, Keighley BD21 3SE
£15 per person
A £15 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.

If you'd like to join us, simply send me a message. I'd love to welcome you into the circle.

The Songkeeper Coven & The Witch and the Orca
Where the call of the sea echoes ancient wisdom.

24/07/2026

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST SONGKEEPER COVEN CIRCLE – LAMMAS

The wheel turns once more, and we gather to celebrate Lammas (Lughnasadh) – the first harvest festival of the year.

Lammas is a time to pause, reflect, and honour the seeds we have planted in our lives, whether they are dreams, relationships, healing, or personal growth. Together we'll give thanks for what has flourished and set our intentions for the season ahead.

This is more than just an evening around a table. It is a guided spiritual experience where you'll be welcomed into sacred space with warmth, respect and community.

The evening will include:
Welcome and refreshments
Opening of our sacred circle
Guided grounding and meditation
Learning about the history and meaning of Lammas
Bread of Gratitude ceremony
Harvest candle ritual
Nature offering ceremony
Time for reflection, connection and community
Closing blessing and circle

📅 Date: Saturday 1st August
🕖 Time: 7:00pm until late

💷 Investment: £30 per person

To secure your place, a £15 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. This allows us to prepare the evening properly and ensures every reserved space is genuinely taken. The remaining £15 is payable on the evening.

Please bring a small natural offering to place on our community altar. This could be a flower, leaf, feather, shell or stone something gifted by nature that holds meaning for you.

Whether you're completely new to pagan spirituality or you've walked this path for many years, you'll be welcomed with open arms. There is no judgement here only friendship, learning, laughter and shared experience.

This is the very first public gathering of The Songkeeper Coven, held in partnership with The Witch and the Orca, and I'd be honoured to share this special evening with you.

Spaces are limited, so if you'd like to join us, please message the page to reserve your place.

Blessed Be.

How I Found ReikiPeople often assume I found Reiki because I wanted to become a healer.The truth is, Reiki found me when...
11/07/2026

How I Found Reiki

People often assume I found Reiki because I wanted to become a healer.

The truth is, Reiki found me when I needed healing myself.

Like many people, I've had my share of challenges, difficult times, and moments where life felt heavier than it should.

During my spiritual journey, I found myself searching for something deeper. Something that helped me reconnect with myself, find peace, and understand my own path.

That's when Reiki entered my life.

At first, I was simply curious.

But the more I learned, the more I realised Reiki wasn't just a treatment.

It was a way of reconnecting with the energy around us, trusting our intuition, and creating space for healing on every level — mind, body and spirit.

The more I experienced Reiki, the more I knew I wanted to share it with others.

Not because I believed I could "fix" anyone.

But because I had experienced what it felt like to be supported, listened to, and held in a safe space while finding my own way forward.

Today, every Reiki session I offer carries that same intention.

A calm space.

A listening ear.

And the opportunity to pause from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.

It's one of the greatest privileges of my life to do this work.

I'd love to know...

What first started your spiritual journey?

Was there a book, a person, an experience, or a moment that changed everything?

Orca Wisdom Friday Orcas never abandon their pod.When one struggles...The others slow down.When one is weak...The others...
10/07/2026

Orca Wisdom Friday

Orcas never abandon their pod.

When one struggles...
The others slow down.

When one is weak...
The others protect.

When one finds joy...
The whole pod celebrates.

Nature reminds us that true strength isn't measured by how much we can carry alone.

It's measured by how willing we are to carry one another.

This week, be someone's safe harbour.

Offer encouragement.
Share kindness.
Listen without judgement.

You never know how much your presence could mean to someone.

Just like the orca, we are strongest when we remember...

No one was ever meant to swim alone.

Blessed Be.

The Witch and the Orca
Where ancient wisdom meets modern healing.

The Circle Is Stronger TogetherA witch is not defined by whether they are a man or a woman.A witch is defined by the pat...
09/07/2026

The Circle Is Stronger Together

A witch is not defined by whether they are a man or a woman.

A witch is defined by the path they choose to walk, the wisdom they seek, the kindness they show, and the respect they hold for the Craft.

For too long, people have tried to divide us into "male witches" and "female witches," as though one is more valid than the other.

But nature doesn't work that way.

The sun and the moon.
The oak and the ivy.
The sea and the shore.

Each has its own strengths, yet together they create balance.

The Craft is no different.

When witches of every background come together sharing knowledge, lifting one another up, and celebrating our differences we don't weaken our traditions...

We strengthen them.

Whether you call yourself a witch, pagan, druid, healer, or simply someone walking a spiritual path, there is room for you within the circle.

The magic has never belonged to one gender.

It belongs to those who walk it with an open heart.

Blessed Be.

The Witch and the Orca
Where ancient wisdom meets modern healing.

Witchy Wisdom Wednesday There is a quiet kind of magic that asks for nothing.It doesn't seek recognition.It doesn't dema...
08/07/2026

Witchy Wisdom Wednesday

There is a quiet kind of magic that asks for nothing.

It doesn't seek recognition.
It doesn't demand attention.
It simply exists, working gently beneath the surface, changing the world one small act at a time.

Sometimes the greatest spell you will ever cast is offering kindness when someone expects judgement.

Sometimes the strongest protection is setting healthy boundaries.

Sometimes the most powerful ritual is believing in yourself when no one else does.

Magic isn't always found beneath a full moon or around a roaring bonfire.

Often, it's found in the choices we make every single day.

Walk your path with honesty.
Speak with compassion.
Let your actions become your greatest spell.

Blessed Be.

The Witch and the Orca
Where ancient wisdom meets modern healing.

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