Magick & Alchemy

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 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 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 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 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 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.

In episode 147 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kristin Lisenby answer listener questions with Shelby Bundy. Shelby is a lover of tarot, astrology, history, myth and the visionary behind Tamed Wild. In this conversation, three witches share their spiritual traditions and routines, as well as their thoughts on candle magic, meditation, and creating authentic spells. Together, they contemplate psychic protection, intentionally calling back their energy, and Kate gives a lesson on casting a magical circle.Say hello to Shelby via her podcast, The Moon in Carolina, or sign up for one of her classes at 10th House Rising.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 45:Witchy Business with Shelby BundyEpisode 111: Planetary Magic with Shelby BundyEpisode 115: Wild MedicineEpisode 126: The CovenEpisode 66: Fire MagickEpisode 81: An Interview with Madam PamitaEpisode 13: Witchcraft 101Episode 49: Witchcraft 101, Pt. 2Witchcraft 101: Spells, Herbs, & the Moon - CoursesSpell Candle CollectionBeautiful Chorus Hemi Sync - The Gateway Experience432 MHZRituals & Spells: Calling Back Your EnergyJoin 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-monthly 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.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 146 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Brigit Esselmont. Brigit is an intuitive entrepreneur, best-selling author of Everyday Tarot, and Founder of Biddy Tarot. In this conversation, Brigit reflects on her introduction to tarot, and how the cards helped bring her deepest desires to life. She discusses co-creating alongside the universe, goals vs. intentions, intuition vs. anxiety, and how she handles creative setbacks. Brigit also introduces listeners to her upcoming book, Intuitive Manifesting: Align with Your Inner Wisdom and Attract Your Dream Life.Learn more about Brigit Esselmont on her website and preorder her book here.Sources & Shoutouts:Radiant Rider-Waite Smith TarotThe Biddy Tarot 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 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 Audio

In episode 145 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Kate Belew finish their series inspired by the wyrd and wonderful. In Wyrd Women Pt. 3, they meet an old woman named Baubo. Baubo is a goddess of belly laughs, and in the myth of Persephone and Demeter, she is the unassuming problem solver. While Demeter mourns, Baubo dances in the face of grief, showing us that laughter is a spell that heals the heart. Next, they meet wyrd woman Simona Kossak, an activist and lover of more than human creatures who fought to protect Poland’s oldest forests and was sometimes called Witch.Sources & Shoutouts:Wild Medicine: An Illustrated Guide to the Magic of Herbs, Bundy & BelewEpisode 6: Persephone & PlutoEpisode 80: Psychedelic WitchcraftEpisode 130: Patron Saints of SpringStorytime: Hades & PersephoneGoddess Series: PersephoneEncyclopedia of Spirits, Judika IllesHagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life, Sharon BlackieBaubo votives“Baubo: Laughter in the Face of Grief,” Deanna RiddickThe Health Benefits of HumorIambe and Baubo: A Study in Ritual Laughter, Olga Arans, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1988.Women Who Run With the Wolves, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes“The Extraordinary Life of Simona Kossak,” Janusz R. KowalczykBiałowieża Forest, UNESCO World Heritage Convention “Galloping Ghosts,” Diane Ackerman“A Life Less Ordinary with a Real-Life Snow White,” Liam WardJoin 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.If you desire magick in the mail, you can 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.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 144 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Kate Belew continue their series inspired by the wyrd and wonderful. In Wyrd Women Pt. 2, they begin in the cosmos and explore the folklore of the Pleiades star cluster. Also known as the Seven Sisters, the Pleiades possess mythical ties to Aphrodite, Artemis, bees, doves, and the Winter Solstice. In the second part of this conversation, Kate introduces listeners to Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, author, occultist, and founder of the Theosophical Society.Sources & Shoutouts:Earth Medicines, Felicia Cocozin RuizThe Gift of Healing Herbs, Robin Rose BennettAdditional decks and books from the Tamed Wild LibraryEpisode 103: Earth Medicines with Felicia Cocozin RuizEpisode 117: Hometown HauntingsEpisode 134: Summer MagickEpisode 108: The Furies & the HarpiesArtemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun, Moon & Hunt, Sorita d’EsteWomen’s Encylopedia of Myths & Secrets, Barbara WalkerThe Myth of Alcyone & Ceyx"Pleiades in Ancient Mesopotamia," Lorenzo VerderameThe Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human, Maia Toll Cultural Astronomy - AztecBrooklynMuseum.org“Madame Blavatsky and the Secret of the Masters,” Jules EvansIsis Unveiled: A Master-Key to the Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Science and Theology, Helena Blavatskyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_BlavatskyTheosophical Society"White Lotus Day celebrates the ‘founding mother of occult in America,’ Helena Petrovna Blavatsky" - The ConversationEncyclopedia BrittanicaJoin 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-monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.

In episode 143 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Kate Belew go in search of wyrd and wonderful women for their new mini-series, Wyrd Women. During this first conversation, Kate and Kristin introduce listeners to the Fox Sisters and Nettie Colbourn, young mediums who gained notoriety during the rise of Spiritualism in the 19th century. They contemplate divining with the unseen and necromancy, as well as Elsie Wheeler and the creation of the Sabian Symbols.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 139: The Magick of Perception: Rituals for Adornment & Glamour Episode 78: An Interview with Annie FinchEpisode 97: Human Design with Xenia VirayThe Chilling Adventures of SabrinaThe Tamed Wild Winter BoxThe Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present, Hutton, Ronaldhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/necromancy“The Fox Sisters and the Rap on Spiritualism,” Abbott KahlerOpening to Channel: How to Connect with Your Guide, Sanaya Roman and Duane“Why Did so Many Victorians Try to Speak with the Dead?” Casey CepWas Abraham Lincoln a Spiritualist?: Curious Revelations From the Life of a Trance Medium,  Nettie Colburn MaynardEveryone Calls Me "Nettie": The True Story of a Trance Medium in Abraham Lincoln's White House, Ackerman, Lawrence Sabian Symbols - Cafe Astrology“Elsie May Wheeler – Spiritualist Medium With A Gift For The World”https://sabian.org/index.phpFind your Sabian Symbols! - Astro-Seek.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-monthly 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 books, crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces to help you harness the magick of the season.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio