Welcome back to Between the Worlds, Season 3! This season we’re tackling the suit of swords, which deals with two basic themes: truth and conflict. In this episode we discuss the Ace of Swords, going deep into the mythology of the Arthurian Legends, thunder gods, fairy women, gifts from the underworld – AND how all this relates to making choices and finding your life's purpose. We can't wait to get back into the magic with you!

P.S. We also give a brief note about the end of our old podcast, Strange Magic. If you're interested, you can read the full statement below.

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STATEMENT ON THE END OF STRANGE MAGIC

We know there have been a lot of rumors flying around about the end of our old podcast, Strange Magic. Thank you for being willing to hear our perspective. CLICK THIS LINK TO READ OUR FULL STATEMENT.

Strange Magic was a thing of beauty. We appreciate our listeners' patience, wisdom, grace, humor and support as we navigate this challenging situation together. You give us life. We're hoping that this statement puts an end to the "niche drama" and allows all of us to move on in peace. Onward!

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

*Cutting the Cord with 2020 - a Banishing and Welcoming Ritual Workshop*

In this workshop we’ll be processing through some of the teachings of 2020 so that we can use them to move forward in the new year. We’ll be releasing our sorrows and clearing our wounds. Then, we’ll welcome in the ways we’d like to grow and flourish in the coming year.

CLICK THIS LINK TO FIND OUT MORE [NOTE, we're having some problems with our website. Please check back in soon.]

We hope you join us for this beautiful ceremony, our magic is more powerful when we do it together!

(But if you can't be there with us, you'll also receive a download you'll have access to forever).

This is a Between the Worlds workshop and can be purchased as a one off, or is included in your Jupiter level subscriber membership. Click here to register.

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MIND YOUR PRACTICE PODCAST

Mind Your Practice - Carolyn's new podcast with arts consultant and author of Make Your Art No Matter What, Beth Pickens - is geared towards artists and writers looking for strategies and support to build their projects and practices (plus loving pep talks).

There’s even a club - “Homework Club” - which offers creative people a framework for keeping their projects and practices a priority with *actual homework* and optional accountability groups made up of other artists and writers!

You can visit MindYourPractice.com for more details or listen wherever you stream Between the Worlds.

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EPISODE REFERENCES

Mara Freeman, "Grail Alchemy." Please note Mara Freeman appears on our podcast in the episode BTW 21, Ancestral Magic of the Ancient Celts.
Norma Lorre Goodrich, "Medieval Myths"
Claíomh Solais / The Irish Sword of Light
Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann
The Sword of Nuada
The Lady of the Lake
Excalibur
Janet Farrar
Swords from Celtic Mythology
Mandy Brown, “Thinking About Power Differently.”

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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). 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

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To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.

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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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Are you an artist or writer looking for structure, support and community? Check out Carolyn's project - Homework Club -with with arts consultant and author, Beth Pickens:

Homework Club offers creative people strategies for keeping their projects and practices a priority with monthly webinars, worksheets, live QnA’s, accountability pods, and actual homework (that you'll never be graded on. Ever!).

Make 2024 a BIG PROJECT year - first month free with code: YourArt

Mind Your Practice is our podcast.

You can visit https://www.bethpickens.com/homework-club for more details or listen wherever you stream Between the Worlds.

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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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