Magick & Alchemy

Exploring bone folklore, corpse medicine, and Baba Yaga’s fiery skull walkway. Discussing bones as memory keepers, consciousness vessels, and soul connections. Contemplating antlers, skeletons, and Beltane’s bonefires. Delving into the mystical world of bones and their symbolic significance across cultures.

In episode 101 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview Sophie Saint Thomas. Sophie Saint Thomas is an award-winning journalist and author whose written for VICE, Playboy, GQ, Glamour, Marie Claire, PRIDE, Cosmopolitan, High Times, Gawker (RIP), and Harper’s Bazaar. In this conversation, Sophie talks sex magick, cannabis culture, and how these practices influence her craft. She also discusses her journey to becoming a published author, why ‘fortune favors the bold,’ and her latest book, Weed Witch: The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Magic and Wellness.To learn more about Sophie and her offerings, connect with her via her website, Instagram, or by reading her books:Weed Witch: The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Magic and WellnessSex Witch: Magickal Spells for Love, Lust, and Self-ProtectionGlamour Witch: Conjuring Style and Grace to Get What You WantCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

In the 100th episode of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew discuss the relationship between masks and ritual. They consider masks as a way to enact magick, channel the dead, and divine with the animal world. They talk about Samhain, Carnival, Krampusnacht, and other celebrations where masking is part of the dress code. They ponder masks as conduits, portals, and one of the oldest art forms in the world. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Souces:Maiden, Mother, Crone, DJ ConwayMissing Witches: Recovering True Histories of Feminine Magick, Amy Torok and Risa Dickens Witchcraft in the Middle Ages, Jeffrey RusselWord Origins: An Exploration and History of Words and Language, Wilfred FunkThe Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets,  Barbara Walker"We Wear the Mask," Paul Laurence Dunbarhttps://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-02-01/ty-article/ancient-pagan-masks-debunked-by-archaeologists-in-poland/00000186-0bde-dd5c-a987-1fffbd7d0001 The Witch’s Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire, Melissa Jayne MaderaShoutouts:Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra GeorgeNettle & Bone, T. KingfisherPoems Bewitched & Haunted, Everyman’s Library Pocket Poet SeriesEpisode 78: Annie FinchEpisode 48: Medusa & Athena

In episode 99 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby reflect on some signs of spring. Inspired by Ostara and a season of renewal, they discuss the chalice and the cauldron, and what’s collected or brewed in these sacred vessels. They talk about rain, rhythmic tides, and purification rites. They also share some moon stories, including ‘The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Princess,’ and consider the moon as a shapeshifter, a cosmic bow, and a sanctuary.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:The Luminaries: The Psychology of the Sun and Moon in the Horoscope, Liz GreeneUniversity of Illinois Press and the American Folklore SocietyA Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. CirlotShoutouts:Chang’e Flies to the MoonThe Bamboo Cutter and the Moon PrincessThe Winter Crossroads CovenEpisode 95: An Interview with Juliana McCarthy of Ethereal CultureEpisode 96: Ostara, Moon Bathing, & Purification

On episode 98 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk moon signs and horoscopes with Annabel Gat. An astrologer who has been writing the daily and monthly horoscope column at VICE since 2015, Annabel is also the author of two books, The Astrology of Love & Sex and The Moon Sign Guide. In this conversation, Annabel talks about astrology as an ancient artifact and storytelling device, and the planets as archetypes. She also discusses progressed moons, her upcoming mentorship program, and shares some tips for fellow horoscope-writers.To learn more about Annabel and her offerings, follow her on Instagram @annabelgat, and visit her website annabelgat.com. Sign up for her mentorship program here. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Grief Spells for the Spring Equinox: Losing, Joy, and Planting Ourselves as Seeds” The Moon Sign Guide, Annabel GatShoutouts:Supercharge Candle with Snakes for HairAnnabel’s Birthday Cake, a collab with Marissa ZappasThe Astrology of Love & Sex, Annabel GatAstro.comAstro-seek.com 

On episode 97 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Xenia Viray. Xenia is an imagination healer, multidimensional artist, and community weaver with a focus on Human Design and writing. In this conversation, they discuss Human Design basics, strategy and authority, and reflect on the different energy types within this system. They also talk about Human Design as a language of consciousness, channeled writing, and Xenia’s book “The Universe is an Art Project.”To learn more about Zenia and her offerings, follow her on Instagram @mythsofcreation, and visit her website mythsofcreation.com. To receive an exclusive discount for 1:1 sessions, go to this link: https://mythsofcreation.as.me/humandesignonline and use code MAGICKALDESIGN11 anytime before June 30 2023.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts:MyHumanDesign.comMyBodyGraph.com

Spring is in the air, and the hosts dive into the magic of Ostara and the spring equinox. They explore the art of moon bathing, connecting with lunar cycles for purification and emotional clarity. Ancient myths of creation from the sea, along with rituals of rebirth, are examined for their relevance today. The enchanting traditions of ocean magic are discussed, prompting personal reflections on the transformative power of the sea. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the season's magic and reconnect with nature.

On episode 95 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Astrologer and energy healer Juliana McCarthy. They discuss birth chart basics (why are the Sun, Moon, and Rising signs so important?!). They talk about the nodes, Pluto transits, eclipses, retrogrades, Saturn moving into Pisces, and the journey of a Saturn Return. They navigate conversations around astrology as a tool and a language, and the deep importance of myth. Follow Juliana at @EtherealCulture or learn more at EtherealCulture.com. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:Shoutouts:Release date:8 March 2023P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 94 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Kristin's Homesteading Journey in the Azores. Two witches contemplate what it means to live and work with the land from Kristin's experience moving into an old familial farmhouse. They talk about building a relationship with earth spirits through automatic writing, tending to animals, and what it means to move to a new country. They navigate conversations around "other," responsibility to lineage and stories, and navigating ancestry. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:Shoutouts:Release date:1 March 2023P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 93 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Types of Magick, Part 2. In the second installment of this two-part series, two witches contemplate Ceremonial or High Magick and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. They talk about the influence this belief system had on Wicca and Witchcraft communities, Goddess culture, and the importance of the vibratory formula when casting spells. They also discuss Chaos Magick, the concept of "Nothing is true, everything is permitted," and how this philosophy promotes experimentation, play, and creativity.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions, Richard SmoleySword of Wisdom: Macgregor Mathers and the Golden Dawn, Ithell Colquhoun Spellbound, Chaweon KooHigh Magick, Damien EcholsHigh Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual and mysticism, Philip PharberJournal from the Western Mystery Traditionhttp://www.jwmt.org/v1n5/vibratoryform.htmlWomen of the Golden Dawn, Mary K. GreerWitchcraft, TaschenRobin Rose Bennetthttps://www.learnreligions.com/chaos-magic-95940https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1799https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_J._Carrollhttps://www.reddit.com/r/chaosmagick/comments/10e5849/what_does_chaos_magick_mean_to_you/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a35647356/what-is-chaos-magic-in-wandavision/ Shoutouts:The Golden DawnAleister CrowleyDion Fortune Pamela Coleman SmithGerald GardnerChaweon Koo