BTW 91: Knight of Wands – Hello, Stranger – with Guest Sophie Strand
Between the Worlds Podcast
The Transformative Energy of the Knight of Wands and Sacred Masculinity
This chapter explores the vibrant energy of the Knight of Wands, epitomized by the youthful dynamism of parkour players in Palestine. The guest author shares insights from their book 'The Flowering Wand,' which intricately weaves themes of masculinity, joy, and ecological awareness through the lens of mythology and nature.
Join us today with our guest the mystic and bard Sophie Strand as we discuss the Knight of Wands. Like Dionysus, the Knight of Wands arrives from beyond with a message: look for the joy, look for what delights you, even if it’s just a small thing, imagine it like a small spark of fire, then blow. We talk about the difference between the Knight and the King, and the ecological relationships they both imply. We talk about ecstasies and where inspiration comes from and what it means for your wand to flower and rituals for working with the Knight of Wands on your morning walks. Join us!
To attend the SONNETS FOR THE MUSE workshop in Scotland on July 26th click here.
To join Amanda's MYSTERY CULT on Substack click here.
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST SOPHIE STRAND
Sophie Strand is a poet and writer with a focus on the history of religion and the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. She is the author of four books: the poetry book "Love Song to a Blue God," "The Flowering Wand: a deep exploration of the regenerative and magical secrets of sacred masculinity hidden in familiar myths both ancient and modern", the novel "The Madonna Secret," and most recently the eco-disability memoir "The Body is a Doorway."
You can find Sophie on her excellent Substack platform: Make Me Good Soil
Find Sophie on Instagram: @cosmogony
Or buy her books here: sophiestrand.com/
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SONNETS FOR THE MUSE WORKSHOP with Amanda Yates Garcia and Rebecca Sharp
Join Amanda and the poet Rebecca Sharp on Saturday, July 26th for a day-long workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. This workshop is for you if you have a subject you’re passionate about that you’d like to make space for in your life. Especially if you have an interest in learning more about poetry and its relationship to magic.
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Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates Garcia
To join Amanda's MYSTERY CULT on Substack click here.
To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.
To book an appointment with Amanda go to www.oracleoflosangeles.com
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Original MUSIC by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs
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Get in touch with sponsorship inquiries for Between the Worlds at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Amanda Yates Garcia (host) & Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (producer, composer). The BTW logo collage was created by Maria Minnis (tinyparsnip.com / instagram.com/tinyparsnip ) with text designed by Leah Hayes.
Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates Garcia
To join Amanda's MYSTERY CULT on Substack click here.
To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.
To book an appointment with Amanda go to www.oracleoflosangeles.com
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Original MUSIC by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs
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Get in touch with sponsorship inquiries for Between the Worlds at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Amanda Yates Garcia (host) & Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (producer, composer). The BTW logo collage was created by Maria Minnis (tinyparsnip.com / instagram.com/tinyparsnip ) with text designed by Leah Hayes.
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