What does protection magic actually look like in everyday life?
In this episode, I’m joined by renowned witch, author and teacher Stacey Demarco for a grounded and deeply practical conversation about protective magic, working with plants and creating rituals that support us in modern life.
We explore Stacey’s journey from the corporate world into full-time witchcraft, the evolution of her modern magical practice, and why strengthening nature connection is one of the most powerful spiritual skills we can cultivate. Together, we unpack what protection magic truly is, common misconceptions about curses and baneful magic, and simple ways we can fortify our energy, homes, and boundaries through intentional daily practice.
Stacey also shares practical ways to work with protective herbs and plants like Rosemary, Mugwort, Garlic and Lavender, how gardening itself can become an act of magic, and why a reciprocal, ethical relationship with plants matters deeply, especially when working with sacred botanicals such as White Sage.
This conversation is filled with realistic, accessible ideas for weaving magic into ordinary life in ways that feel empowering rather than performative, whether through mirrors and talismans, devotional routines, gardening, household rituals or learning to trust your own intuition.
In this episode, we cover:
Stacey’s path from corporate life to becoming one of Australia’s most recognised witches
What protective magic actually is and why it matters
Working with nature as a spiritual practice
Daily energetic protection rituals and grounding techniques
Mirrors, disco balls and reflective magic
The reality of curses, psychic attack and ethical magical practice
Protective plants and herbs for the home and garden
Gardening as magic and creating protective spaces
Talismans, charms and infusing intention into everyday objects
Building inner resilience and personal power
Stacey’s upcoming projects
Stacey Demarco is The Modern Witch.
She is a trusted pagan educator, an internationally best-selling author and has over thirty years of experience in bringing down-to-earth and effective practical magic to everyone. She is the author of 15 oracle decks, including The Queen of the Moon, The Halloween Oracle and her newest deck out in September, the Nature Goddess Oracle-Protectors of the Planet. Her books include the classic Witch in the Boardroom, Plants of Power (co-authored with Miranda Mueller) and Protective Magic. She is the author of the annual Lunar & Seasonal Diary, beloved by two hemispheres, now in its 18th edition.
Find Stacey:
- https://www.facebook.com/staceydemarco
- Resources: https://themodernwitch.com/library-of-knowledge/
- Stacey’s books and decks: https://themodernwitch.com/shop/
Find Hannah:
- https://www.instagram.com/hannahforest.herbalist/
- Work 1:1 with Hannah: https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/practitioners/hannah-forest-moore
Mentioned in Episode:
- 2027 Lunar Diary: https://themodernwitch.com/product/2027-lunar-and-seasonal-diary-southern-hemisphere-pre-sale/
- Protective Magic book: https://themodernwitch.com/product/protective-magic-defend-clear-empower-pre-sale/
- Plants of Power book: https://themodernwitch.com/product/plants-of-power-pre-sale-stock-arriving-late-april/
