Magick & Alchemy

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 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 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 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 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 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 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-weJoin 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 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 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-spiriJoin 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 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 all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 152 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore the landscapes of their dreams. Beginning in the temples of Aslepius and Asteria, where dream incubation is a ritual to speak with the gods, Kristin and Kate wander through the mysterious realms of lucid dreaming, astral projection, and out-of-body experiences. They consider the possibility of places betwixt and between, searching for spectral haunts including the Mora, Night Hag, and Sleep Paralysis Demon.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 149: The Element of SpiritEpisode 104: The Mothers of Monsters & Magick"Leaving the Body," Scott Rogo"Projection of the Astral Body," Sylvan MuldoonThe Gateway Experience, Robert Monroe’s Hemi Sync Guided Meditations - YouTubeThe Gateway Experience - CIA documentshttps://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001700270006-0.pdfhttps://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/cia-rdp96-00788r001700210016-5.pdfKeith Hearne of Hull University“Me, Myself, and My Sleep Paralysis Demons” by Elise Taylor - Vogue“Sleep paralysis and folklore,” Ann M. CoxGlobal folklore’s creepiest sleep paralysis demons - the real imaginary stuff of our nightmares - Mythfolks.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, 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 all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.Each box includes 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 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 all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 151 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby set their sites on the great beyond with a conversation about extraterrestrials, star people, and mythic accounts of maybe aliens. They consider the stories of Billy Meier, a man from rural Switzerland who documented over 100 visits from a group of telepathic, human-passing beings from the Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters). They discuss indigenous relationships to the stars, as well as different approaches to considering alien existence, including the Fermi Paradox, the Great Filter Theory, the Dark Forest hypothesis, and the Rare Earth hypothesis.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 144: Wyrd Women pt. 2Episode 117: Hometown Hauntings Wild Medicine Series - 10th House Rising The Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human, Maia TollExtraterrestrials turning soldiers into stone - CIA.gov“Who are the Pleiadians?” by Gabriel SocaUFO…Contact from the Pleiades, Wendelle Stevens and Lee EldersVintage photos taken by Billy Eduard Albert Meier in Switzerland - Sotheby’s A Pale Blue Dot, Carl Sagan The End of the World with Josh Clark“Fermi Paradox: Where are the aliens?” by Elizabeth Howell Annunaki - Wikipedia“Ancient Ties: Indigenous People and the Extraterrestrial,” Atmos MagazineRuth H. BurnsJoin 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 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 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 all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 150 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Danielle Dulsky, a poet, painter, teacher, word-witch, and author. In this conversation, they discuss embodiment, movement as prayer, and holding the personal paradoxes of the springtime season. They consider altar-building for storytelling and the intersections of witchcraft and ‘wonder stories.’ Danielle also introduces listeners to her new book, The Night House: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Rites, and Magick for the Wise and Wild.To learn more about Danielle and her work, visit DanielleDulsky.com and TheHagSchool.com. Follow her on Instagram @wolfwomanwitch and find all of her books here.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 77: An Interview with Danielle DulskyEpisode 123: Telling Your Story with Danielle DulskyThe Night House: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Rites, and Magick for the Wise and Wild, Danielle DulskyBones & Honey: A Heathen Prayer Book, Danielle DulskyBones & Folklore 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, 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 all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo AudioJoin 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 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 all things mystical and natural. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

Dive into the mystical world of Spirit, also known as quintessence, as Kristin and Kate explore its role as the fifth element. They unravel intriguing tales of the Greek God Aether and discuss the Cult of the Holy Spirit. Discover the significance of spirit snakes and how they symbolize transformation. Learn about the power of dreams and the importance of journaling to connect with the divine. Plus, find out how rituals and personal practices can deepen your spiritual journey.

Join the hosts as they dive into the mystical world of angels and their roles as guardians. They explore the fascinating connections between archangels like Michael and the nature-associated Ariel, reflecting on their significance in spiritual guide roles. The duo also reconsiders the multifaceted portrayals of angels across cultures and their ties to mythological beings like fairies. An intriguing grounding spell introduces listeners to deeper connections with the earth, blending personal storytelling with historical beliefs.