Magick & Alchemy

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the meaning of witchcraft and magic, exploring different perspectives. They also address the topic of unmanifested wishes and how to maintain faith. Additionally, they provide tips for creating positive energy when moving into a new home and offer advice on joining a witchy community in an in-the-closet situation.

On episode 62 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the archetypal mother. To expand on a previous episode from the first season, Kate and Kristin explore the Great Mother’s relationship to drumming, vultures, and the Underworld. They also talk about Saintcraft as a form of magick, and discuss the iconography and veneration of the Virgin Mary and The Madonnas.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:"When the Drummers were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm" by Layne Redmond"A Dictionary of Symbols" by J.E. CirlotSaintcraft Workshop, Dakota St. Clare, Catland Books

On Episode 61 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss wind and weather magick, feather folklore, and messages from birds this Beltane season. They speak about working with the directions of the wind in rituals, and how to connect with the messages and stories from birds. They also discuss folklore and the history of wind and sailing, windchimes, feather divination, synchronicity, Turkey Vultures, Mourning Doves, Robins, and Starlings. Learn more here:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250024114/whenwomenwerebirdshttps://www.cryptonaturalist.com/https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-wild-unknown-animal-spirit-deck-and-guidebook-official-keepsake-box-set-kim-krans?variant=32116807761954Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Release date:27 April 2022P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

On Episode 60 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Cannabis in magick and ritual. They speak about the history of the plant, both celebrated and persecuted, and how to connect with the spirit of Cannabis. They also discuss trickster energy, a few ideas for rituals and magick, the potential overlap between witch hunts and drug laws, and the role of Cannabis in ancient ceremonies. Learn more about Cannabis Magick here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Witchcraft-Medicine/Claudia-Muller-Ebeling/9780892819713https://tamedwild.com/products/high-magickhttps://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/ancient-history-of-cannabis-use/Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Release date:13 April 2022P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 59 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Val of Woodspell Apothecary. Val is an herbalist, moon gardener, and artist living in Michigan's northwoods on unceded Anishinaabek land. She is the owner of Woodspell Apothecary where she offers potent plant tonics and herbal goods for those who wish to bridge the practical and magical healing aspects of plant medicine. Together they discuss bitters, listening to the plants and herbalism for spring, the folklore and magick of Michigan, and how to begin a journey with the natural world. Learn more about Val and Woodspell Apothecary here:https://www.woodspells.com/https://www.instagram.com/woodspell.apothecary/?hl=enhttps://www.woodspells.com/healers-moonCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Release date:23 March 2022P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 58 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss fairy folklore. They speak about Queen Mab, the Cottingley Fairies, and how to work with belief in fairies. They also share a few fairy tales and consider the Fae Folk’s relationship to shapeshifting, animals, and witches.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Book, “The Coming of the Fairies,”The Cottingley Fairies - Historic UK (historic-uk.com)Storytime: The She-Wolf – Magick & Alchemy https://magickandalchemy.com/storytime-the-she-wolf/Queen Mab of the Faeries – Magick & Alchemy https://magickandalchemy.com/queen-mab-of-the-faeries/

On episode 57 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Dr. Bobby Klein. This episode is in honor and memory of Dr. Bobby Klein's work. Dr. Bobby Klein was a clinical psychologist, spiritual and psychological educator, writer, and intuitive Life Path Counselor. He began his long career as a pop icon photographer in the 60’s working with legends of the era including Janis Joplin and the Doors and earned international renown by spearheading the West’s introduction to mysticism and Eastern philosophy. In this episode they discuss dreamwork, coming to wholeness and the authentic self, the divination tool, the I Ching, and connecting with intuition. Rest in peace and power, Bobby, In Lak’ech Ala K’in (I am the other you).Learn more about Dr. Bobby Klein:https://www.bobbyklein.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/3DPUNLrIcyYIKk39tM3BBz?si=1f3bb9b80b11437ehttps://www.instagram.com/bobbykleinofficial/?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/Earth-Ching-hardcover-Bobby-Margaret/dp/0578831910/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

On episode 56 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Amy Torok and Risa Dickens. Amy and Risa are witches, podcasters, authors, and the creators behind the Missing Witches project. They discuss magick as resistance work, amplifying marginalized voices, and witch aesthetic as a portal. They share their plans for the Spring Equinox and why calling in new ways of thinking is a potent spell, no matter the season.Learn more about the Missing Witches:Website: www.missingwitches.comInstagram: @missingwitchesPatreon: www.patreon.com/MissingWitchesBuy the Missing Witches book! www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/659307/missing-witches-by-risa-dickens/9781623175726Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

On episode 55 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with AJA Daashuur, The Spirit Guide Coach. AJA is a life coach, medium, and creator of the Spirit House Collective. In this episode, AJA shares what she has learned from doing this sacred work, including, what is a spirit guide? What is their purpose? And how can we communicate with them? She also reflects on why she began talking with spirits and shares a message from her guides in real-time.To learn more about AJA and her work:Website: www.thespiritguidecoach.comInstagram: @thespiritguidecoachPatreon: www.patreon.com/thespiritguidecoachCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

On episode 54 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview fellow witch, Liza Fenster. Liza is a professional tarot reader and energetic healer. In this episode, Liza talks about her relationship to planetary magick, curiosity, and the ebb of flow of our magickal practice. She also contemplates the Lover’s archetype and why she believes our heart’s desire is a reflection of our highest self.Learn more about Liza and her offerings via her social media or website.Instagram: @crow.motherWebsite: www.thecrowmother.comEmail: Liza@thecrowmother.comCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.