

The Moon in Carolina
Shelby Bundy
The Moon in Carolina Podcast, by Shelby Bundy, discusses life and personal growth through the lens of spirituality, astrology, and mythology. Shelby is the creatrix behind the brand Tamed Wild and is a former Baptist turned Pagan. From filing for bankruptcy and meeting the repo man to living in a historical mansion full of ghosts, Shelby shares her story with candid openness and honesty. From retelling myths and folklore to discussing religion and the wheel of the year, The Moon in Carolina explores the sacred and the everyday in a way that is both relatable and engaging.Shelby is a published author, archetypal astrologer, certified Jungian Coach, and a lover of tarot, history and myth. She has a BA Anthropology and is pursuing a Master's in Ancient Religions. She is a Cancer Sun, Leo Rising, and Libra Moon and lives in the woods of North Carolina.
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Oct 8, 2025 β’ 1h 13min
Eps.50: Ghosts, Spirits Ancestors & Demons
Join host Shelby Bundy and her autumn season co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, as they discuss various supernatural entities and the differences between them. In this conversation between friends, they ponder the different ways we classify the things we cannot see and how their energies vary, all while sharing stories of thier own spooky encounters along the way.You can find Amanda on all socials as @prettyfnspooky or at https://www.prettyfnspooky.com/ . β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Oct 5, 2025 β’ 52min
Eps. 49: Famous Cursed Items
In this episode, Shelby and her autumn season co-host, Amanda Paulson, take a look at various known cursed and haunted objects, while pondering what it means when an object is "possessed" or attached to an entity. From the famous Annabelle Doll, The Conjured Chest, and personal items of our own, this episode dives into the stories and experiences that stem from items and objects.You can find Amanda Paulson on all social media platforms as @prettyfnspooky. The Conjured Chest: https://history.ky.gov/news/new-details-about-the-cursed-chest β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Sep 24, 2025 β’ 27min
Eps. 48: Ode to an Oak, Part 2
In this first episode of season 3 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, and the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, host Shelby Bundy reminisces on that fateful day and the loss of her beloved oak tree. In its honor, this episode explores tree lore from various cultures and the ways trees have held a special place for humans since the dawn of time. β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Sep 10, 2025 β’ 31min
Eps. 47: Ghosts of the Harvest & Folklore of the Dying Season
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the folklore of the dying season. From the ghostly superstitions tied to the last sheaf of grain to the spirits said to wander the fields after harvest, these stories reveal how closely death and abundance have always been linked. Listen in for myths and traditions that show why the end of the harvest is just as powerful, and haunted, as its beginning. β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Aug 27, 2025 β’ 24min
Eps.46: Hermes & Virgo Season
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the energy of Virgo season through the myths and stories surrounding its ruler, the god Hermes. (Mercury by Roman name) From his trickster personality to his ability to roam between worlds, Hermes and Virgo season are the archetype of the sacred scribe, the healer, and the alchemist. Listen in for ways to lean into the energy of the season.This episode comes with a workbook for the season, you can download it here.β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Aug 13, 2025 β’ 1h 19min
Eps. 45: Art Witchery with Caitlyn Barone
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her friend and collaborator, Caitlyn Barone. Caitlyn is a self-proclaimed "art witch" and shares how creativity and the art we create can intersect with our spiritual practices. Here we dive into creating an "art grimoire, " scrapbooking, painting, and how to find magic and inspiration in the world around you.Correction, we went to Salem, MA on our girls trip. :)You can find Caitlyn and the images we are referencing in this conversation on Instagram, @flowerwitcharts. Her Substack is here.Pointy Hat PressOther Mentions:Jonna Jinton (Artist who makes her own paints)β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Jul 25, 2025 β’ 35min
Eps. 44: The Marked Child- Birthmarks, Crows & Coming Back
In episode 44 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the world of children who are "marked" as different and potentially otherworldly. Exploring various folklore and stories from around the world, here we consider the meaning of birthmarks, crows circling a newborn, and dogs who refuse to enter the nursery. This leads the topic to reincarnation and the true stories of children who remember more than they should.β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Jul 2, 2025 β’ 28min
Eps. 43: Lore of the Lakes & Seas
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the various water spirits, entities, and deities said to inhabit the depths of our waters. From the Greek Sirens in the sea to the Lady of the Lake and Mami Wata; every culture has passed on stories of beings and energies that must be respected and acknowledged if you wish for good weather or safe travels. This episode delves into these various stories, considering offerings to the sea and the meaning behind these oral traditions. β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Jun 18, 2025 β’ 58min
Eps.42: Word Witchery with Kate Belew
In this episode, published author and word witch Kate Belew joins host Shelby Bundy for a discussion on all things creativity. Listen in as they ponder the muses, and goblins, the process of writing a book, and the waxing and waning of creative energy. Kate gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Word Witch (Hatchette Book Group) and speaks to what it means to cast a creative circle. You can find Kate on instagram, @k8belew, on her Word Witch substack, and leading classes for Tenth House Rising.β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

Jun 4, 2025 β’ 40min
Eps. 41: Meeting the Muses
In this episode, Shelby introduces us to the nine muses of Greek Mythology. Born of a union between Menesymone and Zeus, the nine daughters of memory each hold a powerful place in the creative world. Whether you are writing a book, a poem, or a memoir, painting on canvas, or dancing in your car, the muses are the force of creative energy. In this episode, we learn which one to call upon and when.β¨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more! π€ Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. π€ Free Workbooks are Here! ποΈ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio