103: What Does It Really Mean to Be a Professional Fairy Whisperer?

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, a show to get you 'Witching in the 21st Century'(2nd attempt! Editorial issues)In this Moot Loot episode, host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds interviews Karen Kay, a fairyologer known as 'The Fairy Whisperer', about her extraordinary journey from BBC news editor to professional fairy communicator. Karen shares her lifelong connection with the fae, beginning in childhood, and how she built a career through books, oracle decks, and fairy festivals. They discuss fairy magic, its links to witchcraft and paganism, practical advice for connecting with fairies safely and respectfully, the famous Cottingley Fairies of West Yorkshire and Karen's new deck- The Enchanted Realms Oracle published by HayHouse Ltd launching August 25th alongside her Three Wishes Fairy Festival 2026.Connect with Karen https://karenkay.co.uk/andPre order the deck at https://karenkay.co.uk/enchanted-realms-oracle/Connect with Swailes linktree.com/friendlygreenwitchJoin Patreon to support the creator- https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBellWitchPodcastWhile you are here a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??!Stuff of history books that is!!Here's the link- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingVote by searching TBWP, ENTER your email address and confirm your vote from the sent email :) They don't spam, its only to check its a real vote and not a host self voting hundreds of times! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BELL WITCH PODCAST Limited addition 100th Celebration Mug- https://bellwitchpodcast.mymerchr.com/product/100th-episode-anniversary-mugBook your ghost tours at- https://yorkshireghosttours.com/Key Words-------------------------------Bell Witch, fairy whisperer, fairies, witchcraft, paganism, fairy magic, Cottingley Fairies, Enchanted Realms Oracle deck, oracle decks, fairy events, nature connection, fairy gardens, fairy doors, magic, elementals, sylphs, salamanders, gnomes, dryads, naiads, unicorns, fairy goth, fairy lady, spiritual journey, BBC news editor, media, broadcast journalism, candle magic, fairy allies, fairy tea party, Three Wishes Fairy Festival, environmental respect, psychic protection, grounding, fairy magic advice, fairy folklore, fairy traditions, fairy manifestations, fairy energy, fairy stories, Labyrinth, Brian Froud, mermaids, fairy dolls, magical beings, fairy experiences, fairy narratives, fairy art, fairy symbolism, fairy culture, fairy connections, nature spirits, fairy rituals, fairy wisdom, fairy communication, fairy inspiration, fairy community, fairy practices, Glastonbury, Witchcraft, Elementals