The Moon in Carolina

In this discussion, Kate Belew, a poet and social media maven known for her work on the Magick & Alchemy podcast, shares insights about wedding rituals as she prepares for her own nuptials. She and host Shelby explore fascinating traditions like 'jumping the broom' and handfasting, along with the significance of items like the Oathing Stone. The pair reminisces about their experiences, diving deep into the emotional essence behind these rituals while considering modern approaches to sustainability and personalizing ceremonies.

Maria the Arcane, a tarot reader and witchy photographer, joins to dive deep into the Swords suit of tarot. They discuss the intricate themes of intellect, mental health, and personal growth as revealed through the cards. Maria highlights the Three of Swords, reflecting on heartbreak and healing. The conversation touches on the transformative power of trusting intuition, navigating anxiety, and the importance of self-care. They also explore distinctive tarot decks, showcasing their magical artwork and unique symbolism.

In episode 23 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host and Tamed Wild Creatrix Shelby Bundy shares the story of how the popular online shop came to be. Beginning in 2016 as a product line mixed in the kitchen to a successful subscription box, storefront, and presence with over 450k combined social media followers, this small idea quickly grew into a dynamic business and community. This episode shares the path taken to get there and how one small thing can change everything. ✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

In Episode 22, Shelby discusses Cancer Season, the archetype of the mother, and the moon through myth and lore. From Selene and Artemis to Lycanthropes and the Man in the Moon, this episode pays homage to our night time luminary by sharing stories that have survived throughout time.✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

In this episode, Shelby sits down with her good friend Ariel Halka to share their experiences moving away from the church and into Paganism. Ariel was raised Methodist, sang in the church choir, and was the stepdaughter of a minister before choosing a different path. In a vulnerable and open conversation, Ariel and Shelby discuss common misconceptions surrounding witchcraft, their relationship with Jesus, embracing multiple deities, and seeking out the Goddess. Ariel can be found on Instagram at @flameofthefae .✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

In this episode, Shelby welcomes her long-time friend and Tamed Wild collaborator, Kristin Lisenby, to the pod. Kristin is the cohost of the TW podcast, Magick & Alchemy, an author of children's fairytale books, and a green witch living on an island in the middle of the Atlantic. Together, these two chat about the summer solstice, the power of fables and fairytales, and Kristin's new book, Telling the Bees.Links & Mentions:Little Witch Books & Telling the BeesThrifted Book: Once Upon a Midlife by Allen B. Chinen, M.D.✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

In this episode, Shelby shares some of her favorite biblical stories inspired by earlier myths. Stories like the great flood, the Tower of Babel, and even the birth of Christ are believed by many to have been inspired by mythologies that predate the Good Book by thousands of years. In this episode, Shelby shares these myths while discussing the underlying lessons they were meant to teach and the common threads between them and the scripture.✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

In this episode, Shelby shares the different mother archetypes as they appear in myth. Exploring the stories of Gaia, Hera, Yashoda, Thetis, and Maia, we find among them the nurturing mother, the foster mother, the mother in spirit, and other manifestations of the caretaker role. ✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

In this episode, Shelby welcomes back tarot reader and witchy photographer, Maria the Arcane. Together, they walk through each card in the Cup suit, discussing their different interpretations and ways the cards show up in readings.You can find Maria on Instagram, @mariathearcane . Her podcast and website is Coffee & Cauldrons .✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio

In this episode, two tarot readers share their perspectives on the suit of Wands in the Tarot, Ace through King. With different approaches and interpretations, Shelby & Maria talk all things tarot and divination while discussing different ways the cards can show up in a reading.You can find Maria on instagram @mariathearcane✨ 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! 🖤 Follow me on Substack!Weekly musings, bonus podcast episodes, myth & lore. 🔮 Visit TamedWild.com 🤍 Free Workbooks are Here! 🎙️ Podcast Details: Instagram: @themoonincarolinaProduction by Julio MonteroMusic: Folklore, by Taizo Audio