Magick & Alchemy

In episode 162 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, Kristin Lisenby and Shelby Bundy interview Kate Belew. Kate Belew is an author, poet, and Witch whose work exists at the crossroads of creativity and magic. Inspired by a shared love of word witchery and books, Kristin, Shelby, and Kate discuss the intersections of ritual and creativity, and the importance of giving ourselves permission to follow our dreams. They consider creative ancestors, altars of language, and the younger self as a muse. They also discuss Kate’s upcoming book, Witch Witch:  How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You.To connect with Kate, follow her on Instagram @k8belew and subscribe to Word Witch on Substack. Sign up for her newsletter at KateBelew.com, and pre-order Word Witch online or from your local bookshop.Sources & Shoutouts:Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It, Emily HauserKristin HannahJennifer SaintEmily Dickinson’s Envelope PoemsWomen Who Run With the Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola EstesMysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra GeorgeBarbara G. WalkerThe Love WitchJ.E. Cirlot, Dictionary of SymbolsThe Secret Teachings of All Ages, Manly P. HallBrando SkyhorseMarie HoweMonica FurlongTamara PearceThe Baby-sitter’s Club, Ann M. MartinThe Saddle Club, Bonnie BryantNancy Drew Mystery Stories Series, Carolyn KeeneChristopher PikeR.L. StineWitchcraft For Wayward Girls, Grady HendrixBrian FroudTake Back the Magic, Perdita FinnThe Unwritten, Christina CampoJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 161 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Melissa Madara. Melissa is an occultist, author, and educator who teaches magic and witchcraft from a historical perspective. In this conversation, three witches discuss the goddess Hecate, her invocations, and how to work with her symbols through altars and offerings. Melissa shares their thoughts on Kitchen Witchery and working with magic through printed matter. Melissa also introduces us to their latest zine, “Hekate: Hymns of the Dread Goddess,” a compendium of devotional hymns to the goddess of the crossroads.To learn more about Melissa, follow them on Instagram (@moon.cultus), visit their website at mooncvlt.com, and join their community on Patreon.Sources & Shoutouts:Tamed Wild Samhain RetreatTenth House Rising Magic Mail (Muse Mail)Word Witch: How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You, Kate BelewHekate: Hymns of the Dread Goddess, Moon CultThe Witch’s Feast, Melissa MadaraThe Witch’s Yearly PlannerThe Rotting Goddess, Jacob Rabinowitz Morbid Anatomy MuseumThe Crossroads: Sacred Stories & the Dark MoonMysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra GeorgeWitchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants, Claudia Müller-Ebeling, Christian Rätsch, Wolf-Dieter Storl Ph.D.Alchemy-works.comJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 160 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Laetitia Barbier. Laetitia is an independent scholar, professional tarot reader, teacher, and author. In this conversation, Laetitia reminisces on her introduction to tarot during childhood and discusses her relationship with the cards today. She shares some of her favorite magical places in New York City and considers the importance of building community, even during the Hermit year of 2025. Laetitia also introduces listeners to the Camena, the Roman spirits of prophecy and wells, and the muses for her upcoming deck with Lou Benesch, the Camena Tarot.To learn more about Laetitia, visit her website, follow her on Instagram @laetitiacartomancy, and pre-order her new deck, the Camena Tarot.Sources & Shoutouts:Pamela Coleman Smith: The Untold Story, R. Kaplan StuartSeventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, Rachel PollackEpisode 143: Wyrd WomenJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 159 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss auras with Eileen Lee. Eileen is a Detroit-based aura photographer and energetics researcher. In this conversation, Eileen shares her auric philosophy and considers the aura as a tool to manifest. She considers her experiments with aura photography and walks listeners through the colors of the aura. She also explains the purpose of aura altars and introduces us to her new book, The Ultimate Guide to Auras: How to Read, Cleanse, and Shift Color Energy to Change Your Life.To learn more about Eileen, follow @weareauraaura and @colorofourenergy on Instagram and visit her websites auraaura.co and colorofourenergy.com.Sources & Shoutouts:Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth GilbertMagic JewelryWhat we're reading:The First Verse,  Barry McCreaGospel of the Worms, Dr Georgia van RaalteApproaching Babylon: Essays from the Abyss, Dr Georgia van RaalteThe Waters, Bonnie Jo Campbell Once Upon a River, Bonnie Jo Campbell American Salvage, Bonnie Jo Campbell The Age of Deer, Erika HowsareJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 158 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew discuss ritual and magick with Damien Echols and Lorri Davis. Damien is a bestselling author, martial artist, and spiritual teacher whose life and work embody the path of transformation. His wife, Lorri, is a former landscape architect turned author, magickal practitioner, and public speaker. In this conversation, Damien and Lorri introduce the basics of High Magick, and discuss High Magick as a form of internal alchemy. They talk about invoking the elements and angels, and change as the nature of a spiritual practice. They contemplate places as teachers and tattooing your aura. They also share a few words for their younger selves.To learn more about Damien, connect with him on Patreon and Substack. Lorri also writes on Patreon. You can find all of their books here, and sign up for their upcoming retreat, The Gold of the Philosophers, here.Sources & Shoutouts:The Benevolent Sorcery of Play, Robb BrezsnyEpisode 134: Summer MagickEpisode 156: Earth MagickEpisode 148: Guardian AngelsEpisode 153: Be Not Afraid with Jennifer SodiniAngels In My Hair, Lorna ByrneJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 157 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew bid farewell to season five and welcome in Prophetic Girl Summer. In this conversation, they revisit the stories of priestesses, nymphs, and clairvoyant baddies who have historically said, “I told you so.” They meet Helice and Cassandra, contemplate yearning as a spell, and consider the influence of internet aphorisms in a modern world.Sources & Shoutouts:Five Goddesses for the Summer Solstice - Tamed Wild blogThe Moon in Carolina Podcast, Episode 42: Word Witchery with Kate BelewEros the Bittersweet, Anne Carson Pensées, Blaise Pascal, Brave New World, Aldous HuxleyEpisode 151: Alien BeingsArtemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun, Moon, and the Hunt, Sorita d’EsteThe Myth of Clytie & Apollo - Tamed Wild blogThe Secrets of the Tarot, Barbara WalkerThe Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths & Secrets, Barbara WalkerOreads – The Enchanting Nymphs of the MountainsThe Crossroads: Sacred Stories & the Dark MoonThe Oresteia trilogyEuripides’ The Trojan WomanCassandra, Florence and the Machine Cassandra, Taylor SwiftThe Poetics of Reverie: the Cassandra Complex, Gaston BachelardThe Myth of Cassandra - GreekMyths.comJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 156 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew discuss Earth Magick and Midsummer guardians. Led by their inner creatures, they begin by contemplating the folklore of the earth-dwelling goblin, a mischievous being who serves as the witch’s familiar. Then, spiraling deeper into the soil, they visit the roots of sacred trees. They consider roots as allies and teachers, and how they show up in ceremony. Kristin and Kate also discuss their plans for the Summer Solstice and share advice on creating rituals that bridge the weird and the wild, and make you feel alive.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 107: Centaurs & SatyrsEpisode 152: Sleep Spells & Dream DivinationEpisode 91: Types of Magick, Part IWelcome to the Month of June - Tamed Wild blog"Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable," Ebenezer Cobham Brewer MythNerd.com The Chilling Adventures of SabrinaThe Goblin and the Grocer, Hans Christian Andersen, The Green Fairy BookChristina Rosette’s Goblin Market“Goblincore: the fashion trend that embraces ‘chaos, dirt and mud” - The Guardian“Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants,” Robin Wall Kimmerer“If Women Rose Rooted: A Life-changing Journey to Authenticity and Belonging,” Sharon Blackie“The Overstory,” Richard PowersTolkienJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 155 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby delve into the realm of sacred numbers. In this conversation, two word witches consider numerical languages, the branches of numerology, and the origin of Angel Numbers. They contemplate the mystery cult of Pythagoras, math as a form of poetry, and numbers as ‘entities, archetypes, and symbols.’Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 124: The Power of ThreeEpisode 78: An Interview with Annie FinchEpisode 24: Music in RitualAncient ink: Iceman Otzi has the world's oldest tattoos, Marilyn ScallenDamien Echols, High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved my Life on Death rowThe Tattooed Priestesses of HathorTattoos in Ancient EgyptJuan Eduardo Cirlot, Dictionary of SymbolsThe Secret Teaching of All Ages, Manly P. HallNumerology - WikipediaEveryday Numerology: Unlock Your Future Through Numbers, Running PressWhat Was Pythagoreanism? The Cult of Pythagoras ExploredThe Golden Verses of PythagorasAngel Numbers: The Angels Explain The Meaning Of 111, 444 And Other Numbers In Your Life, Dorren VirtueThe Creator of Angel Numbers Regrets It, E.J. DicksonA Guide to Angel Numbers and What They Mean, Aliza KellyEverything You Need to Know About Angel Numbers, Jaliessa SipressNumerology Calculators:WorldNumerology.comCafeAstrology.com NumerologyGenius.comLifePathNews.comJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 154 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview Clint Marsh. Clint is a writer and publisher of practical esoterica, utilizing elements of myth, magic, folklore, and humor to help readers navigate everyday life. He is also the editor of Fiddler’s Green Peculiar Parish Magazine. In this conversation, Clint discusses his journey as an artist and maker and the importance of ‘finding the others.’ He considers channeled writing as a form of ‘mining’ and shares advice for people new to crowdfunding. Clint also introduces listeners to his latest creation, Fiddler’s Green Peculiar Parish Magazine #9.To learn more about Clint, visit his website, follow him on social media @fiddlersgreenzine, and head over to Kickstarter to pledge his latest offering, Akashic Ashcan.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 112: AphroditeThe Legends of the Seven Cities, Cristina da Costa Brookes"As Lendas no Imaginário Açoriano," Lúcia Santos e Avelino SantosFlower PowerGreenwood CemetaryMadame Morbid The Ear InnMcSorley’s Ale HousePete’s TavernThe Secret Teachings of All Ages, Manly P. HallA Pictorial Anthology Of Witchcraft, Magic And Alchemy, Grillot De GivryGoblin Proofing One’s Chicken CoopThe Mentalist’s Handbook: An Explorer's Guide to Astral, Spirit, and Psychic Worlds, Clint MarshThe Pelican InnA Hobbit's Travels, From Tolkien GatewayJoin the Tamed Wild Coven!The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic Join the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 153 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Jennifer Sodini. Jennifer is an artist, writer, speaker, and producer whose creative endeavors span various realms of art and spirituality. In this conversation, Jennifer guides listeners into and through the angelic realms. She discusses the overlaps between angels and creativity, play, and our dreams. She shares her thoughts on the angelic hierarchy and the inspiration for her new oracle deck, Be Not Afraid.To learn more about Jennifer and her offerings, visit her website, follow her on Instagram @jennifersodini, and check out her oracle decks, including her latest, Be Not Afraid.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 148: Guardian AngelsWelcome to the Month of MayBeltane - Sabbat Series10th House Rising - BeltaneTeuila Fortune Telling Cards c. 1899/1923About Isobel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isobel_OsbourneAlice BaileyThe Moon in Carolina, Episode 35: Psychic Abilities with Kristin LisenbyBuckminster FullerJoseph Chilton PearceAmenti Oracle Feather Heart Deck and Guidebook and Everyday AmentiArtist Decoded TarotFeline Mystique OracleThe Modern Nirvana Oracle DeckJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-weekly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of aJoin the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, subscribe to the Tamed Wild Build-Your-Own-Box - a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box includes 5-6 items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio