Every Midsummer’s Eve, a sparrow flies into the Owens house and circles three times before being ushered back out—an omen, a tradition, and a mystery woven through all four books in the Practical Magic series.
In this enchanting episode, we unravel the deeper meaning of the sparrow: as a messenger of liminal spaces, a symbol of the Threefold Law, and a harbinger of magical thresholds. We explore how this unassuming bird flits through myth, literature, and folklore—embodying everything from divine justice to poetic rebellion.
We also dive into:
The Wiccan Threefold Law and its connection to karmic return
The literary "rule of three" and its mythic echoes
Dream symbolism and the spiritual power of small things
Cultural and mythological sparrow lore across the globe
Why the "in-between times"—like Midsummer—are so ripe with magic
Join us as we chase the sparrow through story, spell, and symbolism… and discover what messages it might be bringing you this Midsummer.
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