This Podcast is a Ritual

Worn and weary, the Wizard enters the final stage of the quest, letting go of all he thought he once knew and opening himself up to even greater uncertainty as he encounters the mysterious Tom10, a one-eyed gnome masquerading as a Swedish graffiti artist. Tune into Tom10's vibrations at: https://www.instagram.com/eyegnome/ Follow along with the Wizard's quest adventures and get more magical bonus content by joining the ritual at: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

As our quest wanders along, the Wizard learns to listen to that quiet voice that whispers "this way!" in this fascinating chat with author, adventurer, and Dutch digital nomad Esther Jacobs, also known as the "No Excuses Lady," about the possibilities that occur when one gets off the beaten path. Tune into Esther's vibrations at: https://estherjacobs.info/ Follow along with the Wizard's quest adventures and get more magical bonus content by joining the ritual at: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Our quest continues as the Wizard's vague plans distill into actual events when he's joined by Yvet Youssef—integrative coach, creator, and explorer of conscious—to discuss the clarity that comes when you create space to do less. Tune into Yvet's vibrations at: https://yvetyoussef.com/ Follow along with the Wizard's quest adventures and get more magical bonus content by joining the ritual at: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Our special mini-series, This Quest is a Ritual, leaps into the void with our first guest, Dutch wizard and creator of the Cosmosis quest app, Paul Staring. Paul is a longtime listener of This Podcast is a Ritual and has a fascinating approach to the concept of quests, using technology to help people reconnect with the magic in the world around them. Check out Cosmosis at: https://cosmosis.quest/ For the Stories of Soil & Stone Quest, use the password 'ancientearth'. This quest should be done outside. For The Night Within & Without Quest, use the password 'befriendthenight'. This Quest should be done indoors and can be started ~ 10 minutes before sunset. Follow along with Devin's quest adventures and get more magical bonus content by joining the ritual at: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

America's #1 Wizard is hitting the road to embark on a magical quest across Europe in this special mini-series. We're kicking things off by asking, "What is a quest?" and exploring the history of this word, its mythical and magical significance, and how YOU can embark on your own quest from wherever you are right now! Follow along with Devin's quest adventures and get more magical bonus content by joining the ritual at: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

New Zealand wizard and author Ari Freeman returns to the ritual to discuss his latest book, Tarot for Skeptics, a wonderful and practical guide to the tarot which examines the most commonly used decks from a myriad of potential belief systems, resulting in a refreshingly accessible guide that is sure to spark new ideas for even the most seasoned tarot readers. Order Tarot for Skeptics: https://spirit.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/tarot-for-sceptics/95332 Tune into Ari's vibrations: https://arifreemanwizard.substack.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Artist Day Schildkret, author of Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual and Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change, joins the ritual to talk about rituals and the path that led him to building daily ephemeral altars in a New York City park. Tune into Day's vibrations at: https://www.dayschildkret.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

From its iconic appearance as the first card in the Tarot’s Major Arcana to the many foolish characters we find in fiction and mythology, the Fool is much more than a mere idiot. Rather, the Fool signifies our willingness to step out into the void, take on risky adventures, and enter the chaotic tumult of this world. By seeing through systems of power and approaching life with a sometimes child-like simplicity, the Fool has long served as a check on authoritarian abuse, with jesters possessing the rare privilege of being allowed to mock and question the king, an energy we could use a little more of these days. This lecture was recorded live at MaybeItsFate in Louisville, KY on April Fool's Day 2025. Check out the magical bonus meditation on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-supremely-127846291 Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Clint Marsh of Fiddler's Green, a gorgeous zine about "Art & Magic for Tea-Drinking Anarchists, Convivial Conjurors & Closeted Optimists," returns to the ritual to talk about the importance of grounding esoteric writing in personal experience and the latest exciting installment of Fiddler's Green, which is currently raising funds on Kickstarter. Get a copy of Fiddler's Green #9 at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fiddlersgreenzine/fiddlers-green-peculiar-parish-magazine-9 Check out more of Clint's magic at: https://www.fiddlersgreenzine.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

As the web rots and spams and scams infiltrate every aspect of modern life, we need to re-learn how to prioritize authentic human experiences. Media theorist and author Douglas Rushkoff, host of the Team Human podcast, joins the ritual to discuss the strange state of the world and which new weird edges are inviting optimism. Tune into Douglas's vibrations at: https://rushkoff.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake