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One of my areas of study in my undergraduate degree was the religions and cults in the Mediterranean—from Ancient Greek religion to Roman to Judaism and into early Christianity. Through this work, you can see the commonalities in these moral and cultural norms as well as the religious similarities, and of course, I continue to feel frustrated at seeing the talk, through the world, about immigrants. Whether they are illegal, how do we treat them, how do we “protect” our land, resources. It always makes me wonder if the laws of hospitality that were SO incredibly important to the religions and governments in the Bible and Ancient Greek religion and culture (the “basis for our own constitution”) matter to those in charge. Do they understand the root of the messages they seem to preach? So, rather than get on a soap box and condemn the hypocrite I wanted to talk about stranger and hospitality in Greek Myth and in the Bible that you might think you know. We will discuss Xenia (Greek: ξενία [kse'ni.a]) and Theoxeny.References and SourcesMythology of Hospitality, by Alilia Athena, Aug 10,2024:  https://paleothea.com/cultural-myths/mythology-of-hospitality/The Stranger from Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_stranger.htm  A Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ inclusion, The ReformationProject: https://reformationproject.org/case/sodom-and-gomorrah/  The Story Of Sodom And Gomorrah Asks Us To Consider Our OwnInhospitality. Grant Hartley,  December11, 2022. https://outreach.faith/2022/12/the-story-of-sodom-and-gomorrah-asks-us-to-consider-our-own-inhospitality/  Embracing the Stranger: Hospitality in the Bible, PastorFari Maghami: https://coastalchurch.org/embracing-the-stranger-hospitality-in-the-bible/   Philoxenia – Greek Hospitality – The Myth of Baucis andPhilemon https://greekerthanthegreeks.com/philoxenia-greek-hospitality-the-myth-of-baucis-and-philemon/  Xeniahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenia_(Greek)On Meeting Gods in Disguise: The Myths of Ovid and theMessage of Paul by Noah Huismanhttps://noahhuisman.substack.com/p/on-meeting-gods-in-disguiseReferencesBiblical & Roman/Greek References:Genesis 18–19Judges 19Ezekiel 16:49-50Isaiah 1:10-17Jeremiah 23:14Amos 4:1-11Zephaniah 2:8-11Sirach 16:8Wisdom 19:15Matthew 25:35Luke 10:25-37Hebrews 13:2Acts 14 (Paul and the gods Zeus and Hermes)Ovid, MetamorphosesPhilo of Alexandria, writings on SodomAugustine's interpretations (early 5th century)Here are some New Testament biblical passages that directlyinstruct and command  to show hospitalityas a people who are called to follow Christ:Romans 12:13 – “Share with the Lord's people whoare in need. Practice hospitality.”1 Peter 4:9 – “Offer hospitality to one anotherwithout grumbling.”Hebrews 13:2 – “Do not forget to showhospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality toangels without knowing it.”Titus 1:8 – “Rather, he must be hospitable, onewho loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.”Matthew 25:35 – “For I was hungry and you gaveme something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was astranger and you invited me in.”3 John 1:5-8 – “Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God. It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.”

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What happens when it is retrogrades a plenty and you have the holidays--chaos! YAY! No, honestly, you can do this. We can do hard things with our Tarot and Earth Medicine Allies--the Queen of Swords, Bear, Cedar and Amethyst! Let's talk about it in this episode. Also, if you are interested in journeying with me for Winter Solstice, check out my Winter Solstice journey right here.

Ever wonder why stories of women in mythology and religion so often paint them as the villains? From Pandora opening the jar of evils to Medusa's transformation into a monster, these tales shape cultural narratives that endure today. In this episode, Angie dives into ancient Greek mythology to unpack how women like Pandora, Medusa, and Circe have been scapegoated for humanity's woes—and how feminist perspectives reclaim their stories as symbols of curiosity, defiance, and resilience. We'll explore the gods' messy, human-like flaws, Zeus's power plays, and Hera's complicated transformation from a powerful pre-Greek goddess to a vengeful Olympian queen. This is part one of a series on “Wicked Women,” examining how patriarchal storytelling turns women's strength into cautionary tales. Want Angie to cover Adam, Eve, Lilith, and the Abrahamic traditional takes on women next? Let her know! Email, DM, or comment—because these stories deserve a closer look. Helpful Links: Philadelphia Museum of Art - Prometheus Bound by Peter Paul Rubens Madeline Miller's Circe The Myth of Medusa - Ovid's Metamorphoses The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Learn more about Hera's origins Follow for more myths, misunderstood women, and stories that challenge how we think about history and culture!

November's astrology and earth medicine and who could forget--TAROT! Enjoy it! Interested in Membership? Join here: https://themoonandstone.com/membership/monthly-moon-stone-membership Link for Show Notes: https://youtu.be/DoIFqU6KCf0

Episode 73: Q+A Episode on Existentialism, the Meaning of Life + the Gospels according to Angie I am answering some questions from my listeners, and they ended up being long. Little did they know they hit on some of my special interests as a neurodivergent religion + philosophy nerd. (hello, sailor!) Here are the questions and time where you can find them: Question 1 : (at 4:35) from Becky Davis, ACM How do we find meaning when our day-to-day lives feel empty? Question 2 : (at 29.06) from Lee Ann Huebner This is something I've been meaning to research forever. When did the quote in the Bible from Jesus saying he was the only way to God first show up? Cause I'm not buying it. One it doesn't seem like something he would say and why would God exclude much of the human souls on this planet with a one line quote. I also discuss Spirit of Oneness in Harrisburg PA, hosted by Sharon Muzio of Alta View Wellness Center. You can find more information at http://spiritofonenessevent.com. It takes place Saturday, October 5th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, October 6th from 10am to 5pm. If you want to ask a question or comment, or have an idea for a future episode, or want to be on a future episode, send me an email at angie@themoonandstone.com.

Episode 72: Chronic Conditions, Pain & Positivity with Julie Taylor I am so honored to introduce Julie Taylor. Julie is an Endo and IC Warrior who's passionate about mindset as medicine. Endo is an abbreviation for endometriosis and IC stands for Interstitial Cystitis (a painful bladder syndrome). While healing with these chronic conditions, she learned the power of crystals and energy to heal and how using a positive mindset as a tool to help manage her moods and emotions helped her body build resilience. Julie's formal degrees are in writing and early childhood ed, though the innate cheerleader at home in her heart drives her to write words, she hopes will spark a mood or mindset that might brighten things for others. Julie is the author of a children's book, Blue Hissy Highness and the Shiny Stones (you can buy that here). The book focuses on how a positive mindset can reframe and heal. It also reminds children that we can move toward mutual acceptance and forgiveness, but also the very adult reminder that acceptance isn't a one-and-done ideal—a lesson we need to revisit as we age. Julie also tends a website and an online space called Stone Spelling & Witchery, which is also the name of her private Facebook group Stone Spelling & Witchery to connect and share the metaphysical and mystical, celebrate earth and moon cycles, share spells, post favorite crystals, chat about witchiness, and ask questions. Julie curates a beautiful community that serves as a magical hub for joy and positivity. In this episode, Julie and I talk about living with chronic conditions and chronic pain, how we manage our spirit during times of flares. We talk about positivity, staying positive, toxic positivity or not toxic positivity, the benefits and downfalls of emotional bypassing, and what Julie has terms LoMo—or how to manage Low Moods and shift them to help with chronic conditions. Honestly, this is such an awesome, refreshing conversation. As someone who has to manage many chronic autoimmune conditions, I find simply speaking my truth about living with pain and fatigue can be important.

This episode is a discussion about the spiritual illness of substance use and alcohol use disorders as we kick off National Recovery Month. Angie wrote and continues to write essays about recovery and addiction and the spiritual illness and dis-ease around addiction. This intended monthly essay will be recovery principles applied to life for all humans, not just those lucky enough to be in recovery. Some references made during this piece: ⁠SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month Walk for Recovery – September 5, 2024 https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month/events#walk-for-recovery President Joe Biden's Proclamation on National Recovery Month 2024 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/30/a-proclamation-on-national-recovery-month-2024/ Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/ Carl Jung's letter to Bill W., the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous https://wccm.org/outreach-areas/addiction-recovery/carl-jung-letter-to-bill-w/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Recovery Dharma https://recoverydharma.org/ Refuge Recovery https://www.refugerecovery.org/

Episode 70: the Rat Chronicles with Dr. Amy Kittelstrom Dr. Amy Kittelstrom, is a professor of history at Sonoma State University and author of the book the Religion of Democracy (https://www.amazon.com/Religion-Democracy-Liberals-American-Tradition/dp/1594204853) . I asked this incredibly accomplished historian to talk about “Rats,” the rodents, and the proverbial rats of the world. We talk about what it is like to be a single mother homeowner and accomplished historian who needs some home repairs done and rats removed from the house. I am grateful for the opportunity to share Dr. Kittelstrom, one of my closest friends, with my world. Disclaimers: Our discussion verges on politics, some of which might not be your politics. We also talk about feminism and the trauma of being a woman in a deeply patriarchal and ultimately misogynistic society. That might not be your point of view. We also talk about rodents and having to kill rodents, particularly as Buddhists.

In this episode, which I initially wrote as an open letter to my clients and friends, is actually a series of writings about workaholism, alcoholism, codependency, self-care, self-preservation, being of service to others and some of my history. It is split up in 6 parts. I hope it resonates. As mentioned, my book will open in a few weeks. You can subscribe to my newsletter for updates at http://themoonandstone.com or follow me on social media. I also mention some things. Last words are Those last four words are not mine. It is Ho'oponopono, the Hawaiian practice that combines love, forgiveness, repentance, and gratitude in four powerful phrases. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I Thank you. I love you.  Links I mention: https://reductress.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Dernoot-Lipsky-Trauma-Stewardship/dp/B07VPNP3XF/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

During this episode, I talk personally about myself and my journey this past year, working with the Chariot, and moving into 2024 with the Card of the Year--Strength. I also talk about the biggest astrology transit of the year and how to work with them. Blessed 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

A little Greek Mythology, a little astrology, a little earth medicine. Who could ask for more? As always, if you are interested in working with this medicine, check out the Earth Medicine box on my website under Handcrafted Medicine. https://themoonandstone.com/medicine --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Happy November! Angie talks about the astrology of the month, pulls a Tarot card archetype for November (the 9 of friggin' Swords), and the Earth Medicine allies—Plant Medicine of Yarrow; Stone Medicine: Turquoise, Aquamarine + Lepidolite as well as work with the medicine of our Animal Guide of Alligator +/or Crocodile Remember these earth medicine guides can be tools for this month, and help you do your thang! A medicine bundle is for sale in the shop, as always. You can find November's Medicine Bundle here: https://themoonandstone.com/medicine/nov-2023-earth-medicine Remember Angie does her Tarot thing through her collective Full Moon + New Moon readings for the Moon + Stone Membership group as well as a Guided Shamanic Journey with the animal medicine of the month. The private Facebook group is a place where the group gathers every Friday for a checkin and circle plus lots of other activities (meditations, craft night, death café, Q&As) to have camaraderie and fellowship. Check out more information here: ⁠https://themoonandstone.com/monthly-memberships⁠ In this episode, I do mention the Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 PS from Angie: Dearest listeners, Apologies for the lateness of this episode, we had some personal family emergency stuff come up and as a result, my stutter makes a wee appearance here. It is too hard to edit out and I am unfortunately too behind in my work to do that, so enjoy my "I-bursting-at-the-seams-with-lateness" stutter. Much love, Angelica --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

I decided to change things up a bit this year and do the history of Halloween and the modern celebration of Halloween and the ancient celebration of Samhain. I also talk about the modern celebration of Samhain too. I also said it had been one year since I started doing the Wheel of the Year sabbats, but actually it has been two. (TWO!?!?! I lost a whole ass year, people.) Some sources: Samhain. History Channel. How the Early Catholic Church Christianized Halloween by Patrick Kiger The Pagan Mysteries of Halloween. Jean Markale.Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween. Lisa Morton.The History of Halloween What's the Deal with Halloween? Everything Everywhere. The Origins of Trick or Treating History Channel. The History of Mummers.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

In this episode of Centered, Angie answers some of the many questions she has received since her last Q&A episode in May on Astrology! Specifically, she is waxing a bit philosophic about life of life's terms, being present, reacting vs. responding, sacred pause, being comfortable with being uncomfortable, authenticity and parenting and more. Here are the questions: 1. What is the best practice/stone to NOT shoot your mouth off at work? (seriously) 2. How do you know that you are doing the right thing with your life? 3. As a mother, how do you manage to show up as your authentic self in your business when your day is filled with chaos and managing tiny human's schedules including your own? Do you have a specific crystal or ritual you do before you start working that helps ground you in the moment and clear your mind to focus on the task at hand? If you want to ask Angie a question, you can send a voice clip or email to angie@themoonandstone.com or you can send me a voice mail question: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst Angie references these things in this podcast: The Sacred Pause, An Excerpt from the Dharma of Poetry by John Brehm https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/the-sacred-pause/ The Sacred Pause, Spiritual Practice by Tara Brach https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/practices/view/21412?id=21412 Jack Kornfield on the Sacred Pause: https://jackkornfield.com/the-sacred-pause/ Tara Brach's Meditation for the Sacred Pause: https://youtu.be/w-yF9EMkE88?si=IqtjUxKGs83vXfgH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Blessed October! It's Eclipse season and the last of the two year cycle of Taurus-Scorpio Eclipses.In this episode, Angie talks about the astrology of the month, pulls a Tarot card archetype for October (the Hermit), and the Earth Medicine allies—Plant Medicine of Mugwort and Damiana; Stone Medicine: Charoite, Moonstone + Hematite as well as work with the medicine of our Spirit Guide the Valkyrie and the Animal Guide of Phoenix Remember these earth medicine guides can be tools for this month, and help you do your thang! A medicine bundle is for sale in my shop, as always. You can find October's Medicine Bundle here: https://themoonandstone.com/medicine/oct-2023-earth-medicine-mojo-bag-4lgxz Remember I do collective Full Moon + New Moon readings for my membership group as well as a Guided Shamanic Journey with the animal medicine of the month. We also meet each Friday for circle, and you get free bonus of Q&As with me. Check out more information here: https://themoonandstone.com/monthly-memberships Even though I haven't had a drink in a while, I mention this Rosemary Gladstar recipe. Rosemary Gladstar's Damiana Chocolate Love Liqueur: 1 ounce damiana leaves (dried) 2 cups vodka or brandy 1 ½ cups spring-water 1 cup honey vanilla extract rose water chocolate syrup almond extract 1. Soak the damiana leaves in the vodka or brandy for 5 days. Strain. Reserve the liquid in a bottle 2. Soak the alcohol-drenched leaves in the spring-water for 3 days. Stain and reserve the liquid 3. Over low heat, gently warm the water extract and dissolve honey in it. Remove the pan from the heat, then add the alcohol extract and stir well. Pour into a clean bottle and add a dash of vanilla and a touch of rose water for flavor. Let it mellow for 1 month or longer; it gets smoother with age 4. To each cup of damiana liqueur, add ½ cup of chocolate syrup, 2 or 3 drops of almond extract, and a touch more of rose water Recipe from Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Blessed Autumn Equinox or Mabon, if you will! In this episode, Angelica Yingst talks about Autumn Equinox, the Pagan understandings of the Second Harvest (Angie also does a sidetrack on the history of the word pagan and then the beginning of Wicca and the Wheel of the Year [one of her areas of special interest]), the second Harvest Festival on the Agrarian Calendar that either kicks off Autumn or in mid-Autumn, depending on your point of view, correspondences of Mabon for altars and grids, and then spiritual work and insights for this time. She also shares journal prompts and a personal gratitude reset ritual from her upcoming book + oracle card deck called Cycles. Check out the Moon + Stone Blog for the Mabon tarot layout and more. https://themoonandstone.com/blog Follow the Moon + Stone Instagram page for layouts around the lunar cycle and the wheel of the year. https://www.instagram.com/themoonandstone/ And of course, if you love this podcast, like, rate + review wherever you listen to podcasts. (You can also send me a question on my Spotify for Podcasters page that may appear in my next episode.) Show notes: The Worst Named Sabbat Mabon by The Allergic Pagan: https://allergicpagan.com/2017/09/06/the-worst-named-sabbat-mabon/ Homeric Hymn to Demeter translated by Gregory Nagy: https://chs.harvard.edu/primary-source/homeric-hymn-to-demeter-sb/ The Death of Llew: A Seasonal Interpretation by Mike Nichols: https://sacred-texts.com/bos/bos052.htm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Blessed September! Holy cow, it is all retrogrades, all the time. No, I josh. In this episode, Angie talks about the sky medicine, I mean, astrology of the month, pulls a Tarot card archetype for September (10 of Cups), and the Earth Medicine allies—Plant Medicine of Evening Primrose; Stone Medicine: Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz and Pyrite as well as work with the medicine of Wolf. Remember these earth medicine guides can be tools for this month, and help you do your thang! A medicine bundle is for sale in my shop, as always. You can find September's Medicine Bundle here: https://themoonandstone.com/medicine/sept-2023-earth-medicine-mojo-bag-4lgxz Remember I do collective Full Moon + New Moon readings for my membership group as well as a Guided Shamanic Journey with the animal medicine of the month. We also meet each Friday for circle, and you get free bonus of Q&As with me. Check out more information here: https://themoonandstone.com/monthly-memberships Some pieces I mention in the podcast that you might find interesting: Most U.S. wolves are listed as endangered—again. Here's why: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/gray-wolves-relisted-endangered-species-act I love the story of Cailleach told by Scottish storyteller Shona Cowie. I link it in the show notes. https://youtu.be/faX4qZ4Ipbk?si=4egBKt39TAjw2UJs Fresh Air: What we get wrong about Armageddon in the Bible. https://www.npr.org/2023/04/03/1167732024/what-we-get-wrong-about-armageddon-in-the-bible Genesis Chapter 9:http://web.mit.edu/jywang/www/cef/Bible/NIV/NIV_Bible/GEN+9.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Blessed Lughnasadh or Lammas, if you will! In this episode, Angelica Yingst talks about Lughnasadh, the first Harvest Festival, the beginning of Autumn and Harvest season, and the community and individual spiritual work and insights for this time. She talks about rituals from her upcoming book + oracle card deck called Cycles as well as discussing the Tarot Layout of the month. She mentions Corn Husk Dolls. You can check out this bougie one from Martha Stewart: https://www.marthastewart.com/968909/harvest-time-corn-husk-dolls Or watch it done with Magical Crafting: https://youtu.be/IOLk4KK1qE4 Check out the Moon + Stone Blog for the tarot layout and more. https://themoonandstone.com/blog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie talks about the sky medicine, I mean, astrology of the month, pulls a Tarot card archetype for August, and the Earth Medicine allies—Dandelion (that persistent ally wants to hang on for another month); Stone Medicine: Citrine, Dumortierite, and Spirit Quartz as well as work with the medicine of Spider. Remember these earth medicine guides can be tools for this month, and help you do your thang! Remember I do collective Full Moon + New Moon readings for my membership group as well as a Guided Shamanic Journey with the animal medicine of the month. We also meet each Friday for circle, and you get free bonus of Q&As with me. Check out more information here: https://themoonandstone.com/monthly-memberships https://herbiary.com/dandelion-root-tea-caddy-2-5-oz/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie pulls a card for July, talks about the astrology of the month and the Earth Medicine allies (Great Blue Heron, Turquoise, Blue Lace Agate, Lapis Lazuli, and Dandelion, as well as the goddess Isis ) that might help you do your thang! Also, if you are interested in more with Angie, please check out her website at themoonandstone.com. If you have a question or comment about this episode, please send us an email at angie@themoonandstone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Blessed Midsummer! In this episode, Angelica Yingst does a tarot reading with history and insights around Summer Solstice, particularly the community and individual spiritual work and insights for this time. And she does a nine-card Litha pull from her book The Complete Tarot Layouts. Check out the Moon + Stone Blog for a picture of the layout, readings and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie pulls a card for June, talks about the astrology of the month and the Earth Medicine allies (Hawk, Bloodstone, Rose Quartz + Ruby and Rosemary) that might help you do your thang! Also, if you are interested in more with Angie, please check out her website at themoonandstone.com. If you have a question or comment about this episode, please send us an email at angie@themoonandstone.com I mentioned this Pema Chodron video called The Troublemakers: https://youtu.be/m7qFi52FX1Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Buckle up, Buttercup! Angie spent a few months dotting her Is and crossing her Ts with this mega-questions from Natalie: My question is: would you be willing to talk a little bit about astrology? My questions kind of fall into 3 buckets: 1. Maybe you could give a high-level overview of how you think about and approach astrology, including sun sign versus moon sign versus rising sign. 2. And/or maybe a quick description of each sign. Along with how you characterize them. I suppose this could be a full podcast in its own right. Or maybe even 12 of them lol. 3. And/or how do you incorporate astrology into your readings and your life? Sure, we could have broke all these questions up and not given you a 1.5 hour podcast, but then you'd have to wait, and Angie spent so much time connecting the dots, telling you the Ancient Greek myths associated with the constellations and zodiac, breaking down each sign, house, placement, etc....so, you don't have to! Take your time and listen. Angie worked hard to make it manageable and understandable for someone who knows nothing about astrology. It is a lot. Angie is a lot. But that is what happens when you ask a Capricorn Sun, Taurus Moon and Gemini Rising to do a little research. Enjoy it! UPDATE: I was just existing in my home and I was like, "I can't believe I couldn't remember what happens to Ouranos/Uranus' castrated penis!" It gets thrown into the sea and from the sea foam, Aphrodite emerges. (Venus on a half shell, y'all know that one!) So, it didn't become something in the universe. It became the Goddess of Love and Lust. Oooo lala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angelica talks about mothers and not mothers, mothering, grief, death, the history of Mother's Day and why this fraught day is supposed to be woven with difficult and happy emotions. TW: Angie lost a child at 38 weeks of pregnancy, so she mentions this and stillbirth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Blessed Beltane! In this episode, Angelica Yingst does a tarot reading with history and insights around Beltane, particularly the community and individual spiritual work and insights for this time. And she does a seven-card Beltane pull from her book The Complete Tarot Layouts. The Seasons of the Witch-Beltane Oracle Deck by Lorraine Anderson and Juliet Diaz The We-Moon overview of Beltane Check out the Moon + Stone Blog for a picture of the layout, readings and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie pulls a card for May, talks about the astrology of the month (Pluto Rx, Solar Eclipse in the South Node Scorpio, and New Moon in Taurus energy) and the Earth Medicine allies (Condor, Smoky Quartz, Carnelian, Green Aventurine + Arnica) that might help you do your thang! Also, if you are interested in more with Angie, please check out her website at themoonandstone.com. If you have a question or comment about this episode, please send us an email at angie@themoonandstone.com Some show note links about the cacao/chocolate industry and being better stewards of cacao medicine.: https://chocolateclass.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/the-bitter-truth-about-chocolate-a-long-history-of-forced-labor/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/business/hershey-nestle-mars-chocolate-child-labor-west-africa/?nid=top_pb_signin https://www.organicauthority.com/buzz-news/5-chocolate-brands-child-labor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie pulls a card for April, talks about the astrology of the month and the Earth Medicine allies that might help you do your thang! Also, if you are interested in more with Angie, please check out her website at themoonandstone.com. If you have a question or comment about this episode, please send us an email at angie@themoonandstone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Blessed Vernal Equinox! In this episode, Angelica Yingst does a tarot reading with history and insights around Vernal Equinox or what modern pagans and Wiccans call Ostara. Disclaimer for this episode is that Angie totally nerds out on some religious and cultural history of this time of the year, particularly around Christianity and rebirth ideas. And she does a five-card Vernal Equinox pull from her book The Complete Tarot Layouts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angelica is answering questions about the Tarot including, but not limited to, Significators, how to create your own layouts, When to do Tarot Pulls, and then the big questions--are you ever NOT doing this stuff? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie pulls a card for March, talks about the astrology of the month and the Earth Medicine allies that might help you do your thang! Also, if you are interested in more with Angie, please check out her website at themoonandstone.com. If you have a question or comment about this episode, please send us an email at angie@themoonandstone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Just a quick two question Q&A about earth medicine and astrology. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

I am answering questions again. I like to answer questions, so keep them coming.This time I invited Kyra Paules to join me. We exchanged some Marco Polos about it, and then we jumped on Zoom. Do we do shadow work or does the shadow work us? That is not the question we answer, but we say it at some point. So, Kyra and I thought we would answer some questions about shadow work, but really we only answer one question. Why are we qualified to talk about shadow anything? We like it. Also, Kyra is training to be a Jungian analyst, she is an official shadow retrieval facilitator and a therapist. I am a shamanic practitioner and we basically are shadowy creatures that like to explore the liminal spaces. And I am in recovery and we do shadow work, even though we don't call it that. We call it the fourth and fifth step. Here are the questions we actually were asked: Tan - My question is: how do you integrate shadow work? Shadow work gives us breakthroughs and revelations, most of the time I end up not knowing how to integrate it. How do I implement the changes? Sometimes I might even have a glimpse of what I need to do but actually doing it becomes hard. Maybe ego sabotages your missions with laziness or talks you out of it. How can we integrate our shadow in a way we don't fell into it again? Beka - yes, break it down on how one can do shadow work, ID your shadows etc. If you want to find Kyra, go to http://awentarot.com and you can always find me at http://themoonandstone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Enjoy this Collective Imbolc Reading with Angie for February 1, 2023. You can read more about Imbolc and enjoy this layout in your own tarot or oracle card practice at the website and blog at angieyingst.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie pulls a card for February, talks about the astrology of the month and the Earth Medicine allies that might help you do your thang! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie updates you on her life, her busy-ness, talks about making peace with the self, healing, emotional labor, finding your way back to your first practices and setting intentions for the year. Angie also answers questions about telling a tarot client that the problem is you, how to get out of a meditation rut, what the difference between Pagan and Wiccan and whatever other tangents that arise. Welcome to Season 4 btw! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Join Angie as she talks about the Tarot + Earth Medicine for January 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Join Angelica Yingst for her discussion of Winter Solstice/Yule and enjoy a collective tarot reading for Yule. She mentions her 2023 Possibilities event in this podcast. You can register for this at http://altaviewwellness.com/event/2023-collective-possibilities/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Alrighty, here is the Tarot + Earth Medicine Reading for December. You can sign up for my membership group here: https://themoonandstone.com/monthly-memberships Here is a link to the Gottman Institute's Four Horsemen of Relationships https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie and Kyra talk about being neurodivergent and why it makes them good at being tarot readers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie answers questions about Tarot, Stage Cards, Moon phase work + Retrogrades. You can always send a question to angie@themoonandstone.com for me to cover in an upcoming episode or record one on my anchor page at https://anchor.fm/angie-yingst/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Alrighty, here is the Tarot + Earth Medicine Reading for November. You can sign up for my membership group here: https://themoonandstone.com/monthly-memberships Scene from Half Baked I reference: https://youtu.be/z0aF9kSLpeY The TikTok I mentioned on Instagram, because I couldn't find it on TT. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkWADy0j1v7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie talks Samhain, letting go, emotional support corpses and pulls some tarot cards for the dark season of Samhain to Yule. She talks about this piece by Marybeth Bonfiglio called 41 Ways to Make Love to Yourself: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2013/12/41-ways-to-make-love-to-yourself-marybeth-bonfiglio/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie and Kyra talk about gender and gender fluidity, nonbinary archetypes and the idea of gender in Tarot. We go off topic, explore tangents, laugh—you know, our usual fare. This episode is very rich with conversations about Greek Mythology and fairy tales. This has to be one of my favorite conversations I have recorded. The hour plus went by in a snap. As always, I hope you enjoy this episode. We love hearing feedback about these conversations and what you want to hear more of and less of. Send feedback and any questions, comments and insights to angie@themoonandstone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Listen as Angie answers questions about Reiki (like what the heck is it?), being a wounded healer and Tarot. Tarot vs. Oracle. Not exactly Monkey vs. Robot level fight, but we still enjoy talking about the differences and likenesses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie shares the Tarot card of the month and the Earth Medicine Allies (plant, animal and crystals) to work with this month! If you are interested in learning from Angie, please consider belonging to her newsletter where she shares info about classes and offerings, click here to sign up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie talks about the energy and medicine of Autumn Equinox, or Mabon as the Wiccans call it. I talk Demeter and Persephone, Gratitude, crystals, foraging and more. Here is Gregory Nagy's translation of the Homeric Hymn to Demeter https://chs.harvard.edu/primary-source/homeric-hymn-to-demeter-sb/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message

Angie shares the Tarot card of the month and the Earth Medicine Allies (plant, animal and crystals) to work with this month! Some show notes: From my mentor Hibiscus Moon: Information about Turquoise: https://hibiscusmooncrystalacademy.com/turquoise-properties/ Great blogpost about Sunflower Medicine from the Sacred Gardener: https://thesacredgardener.ca/chickadee-teachings-and-sunflower-medicine/ Quoting from this blogpost by Steven Martyn: "We can also bring Sunflower's shining radiance to our skin, topically. To make a healing salve, cream or ointment from Sunflower, there is an easy traditional method. I came across this as a Russian practice, but I think it's likely that every culture that grew this generous being figured this one out because it's dead easy. The whole heads are used to make an oil; for skin ailments, stiffness and rheumatoid arthritis. Harvest the flower heads as they begin to loose their petals, so seeds have formed on the outside but are also still ripening in the centre, (I also throw in leaves and small young heads in full-petal as well). Break them up a bit and fill a clay, enamel or glass pot with them. Add just enough spring water, so that they will boil down to a mash. If you don't have spring or well water, then first, leave out an open cloth covered bowl of city water for a couple days. Most of the additives evaporate from the water in that time if there is adequate surface area. Keep the mash on a low simmer for a day or sun-infuse them for a couple sunny days, until the plant material looks visibility sapped. Strain out the plant material with a fine mesh sieve. Of the liquid left, the oil will float to the top. Skim off the oil. Store in cool area, fridge or freezer until you need to use it. The green water part, will make the oil go funky if left in, but has medicine and can be added in as the water portion when making salves or creams. This is not just sunflower oil but a powerful herbal infused liniment, all in one. Ready to rub, or be added as an oil into salve mixture. Truly a miracle plant." More about the Royal Hummingbird: https://www.shamansmarket.com/blogs/musings/siwar-q-enti-royal-hummingbird --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angie-yingst/message