Magick & Alchemy

On episode 96 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby cover spring-related topics in the days before the spring equinox on March 20th. They discuss moon bathing, the Hare Moon, perspectives on purification, and ocean magick. They talk about working with the full moon, connecting with different phases, and being vessels for the moon's energy. They oscillate between ancient tales and rites of this time of year and share modern ritual inspiration. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Daily Magic by Judika Iles The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Shoutouts: Release date: 15 March 2023 P-line: ℗ Tamed Wild

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 Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts: Release date: 8 March 2023 P-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 Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts: Release date: 1 March 2023 P-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 Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions, Richard Smoley Sword of Wisdom: Macgregor Mathers and the Golden Dawn, Ithell Colquhoun Spellbound, Chaweon Koo High Magick, Damien Echols High Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual and mysticism, Philip Pharber Journal from the Western Mystery Tradition http://www.jwmt.org/v1n5/vibratoryform.html Women of the Golden Dawn, Mary K. Greer Witchcraft, Taschen Robin Rose Bennett https://www.learnreligions.com/chaos-magic-95940 https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1799 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_J._Carroll https://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 Dawn Aleister Crowley Dion Fortune Pamela Coleman Smith Gerald Gardner Chaweon Koo

On episode 92 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss goddesses of sex and war. In this conversation, they share stories of Inanna, Queen of Heaven, and her descent to and from the Underworld. They discuss Inanna's possible ties to Astarte, Lilith, Venus, and Aphrodite, and the removal of her sacred Huluppu tree. They also talk about the mythology of the winged Isis, and ask each other why sex and death are inextricably linked in these Goddess stories. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: https://www.getty.edu/publications/egypt-classical-world/03/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess https://egyptianmuseum.org/deities-isis https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-egyptian-goddess-isis/ http://www.people.vcu.edu/~djbromle/art-symbolism/student-projects-2001/isis-rasnic.html Trilogy by H.D. https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/ https://www.timelessmyths.com/mythology/inanna/ https://www.learnreligions.com/inanna-goddess-4796590 https://www.worldhistory.org/article/215/inannas-descent-a-sumerian-tale-of-injustice/ When God was a Woman, Merlin Stone Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George Inanna: Queen of Heaven of Earth: Her stories and hymns from Sumer, Diana Wolkstein and Samuel Kramer An Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods, and Goddesses, Judika Illes https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/ Shoutouts: The Secrets of Isis TV show starring Joanna Cameron The Wicked and the Divine comic book series by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie

On episode 91 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Types of Magick, Part 1. In the first installment of this two-part series, two witches contemplate the history and lore of Green Witchcraft and Elemental Magick. They consider communicating with plants and trees, and the mythologies of Green Witches like Cerridwen, Flora, and Circe. They talk about building a relationship with air, earth, fire, water, and spirit, and reflect on the various entry points into the worlds of Elemental and Green Magick. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Mirrors in the Earth, Asia Suler Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden, by Claudia Müller-Ebeling, Christian Rätsch, Wolf-Dieter Storl Ph.D. Circe, Madeline Miller Bohemian Magic, Veronica Varlow The Night School, Maia Toll “The Pentagram in Witchcraft” by Mya Spalter in Witchcraft by Taschen Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer “FYI: There are Many Types of Witches,” Kerry Ward https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a37681530/types-of-witches/ Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Practices, and Ecstatic States, Thomas Hatsis and Stephen Gray The Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, Robin rose Bennett “Enchanted Woods,” Michelle Mae from Witchcraft by Taschen Shoutouts: Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev Sergius Golowin Episode 37: The Crone

On episode 90 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Sophie Strand. Sophie is a writer based in New York's Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. In this conversation, Sophie discusses her new book, “The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine.” She also talks about her relationship to tarot and fungi, and shares her perspective on the evolution of stories - including the mythology of Artemis and Dionysus. Learn more about Sophie and her offerings via her website, social media, or Substack newsletter: https://sophiestrand.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cosmogyny/ https://sophiestrand.substack.com/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 89 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the Patron Saint of Outcasts, Wednesday Addams. In this special pop-culture episode, Kristin and Kate contemplate the history of Wednesday's spooky family - including the Addams' appearance in print, sitcoms, movies, and the new Netflix series. They also contemplate the Addams' appeal (despite their refusal to conform), their relationship to witchcraft, and Wednesday as a queer icon. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: The Cultural History of 'The Addams Family' | Arts & Culture| Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cultural-history-addams-family-180973315/ 9 Wednesday Easter Eggs & Hidden Addams Family References You Missed | Teen Vogue https://www.teenvogue.com/story/netflix-wednesday-easter-eggs-and-hidden-addams-family-references-you-missed A Nursery Rhyme from the American Psychiatric Society | The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/09/18/a-nursery-rhyme-from-the-american-psychiatric-society#:~:text=%5BMonday%27s%20child%20is%20fair%20of,%2C%20and%20good%20and%20gay.%5D Who Is Wednesday Addams? Wednesday Addams, Explained| The Mary Sue https://www.themarysue.com/who-is-wednesday-addams-wednesday-addams-explained/ https://www.out.com/events/2022/11/10/drag-race-stars-explain-why-wednesday-addams-gay-icon https://gayety.co/jenna-ortega-dishes-on-why-wednesday-addams-is-a-gay-icon https://www.them.us/story/netflix-wednesday-addams-gay https://jezebel.com/maybe-wednesday-addams-is-gay-maybe-her-suitors-are-ju-1849843583 https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25243218/queer-meaning-definition/

On episode 88 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Chaweon Koo. Chaweon Koo is a writer of the intersection of pop culture, the occult, and futurism. Her Tik Tok @chaweonkoo is one of the most popular occult accounts on the platform, and she also interviews some of the most distinguished occultists and witches in the English-speaking world on her YouTube, “Witches & Wine.” In this conversation, Chaweon discusses digital witchcraft, casting spells on the Ethereum blockchain, and tells us about her book “Spellbound: A New Witch's Guide to Crafting the Future.” She also talks about the body as a portable altar, working with demons, and why she wants to be Hecate. Connect with Chaweon via: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WitchesWine/featured Buy her book here! https://bookshop.org/p/books/spell-bound-a-new-witch-s-guide-to-crafting-the-future-chaweon-koo/17381967?ean=9781922417640 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Scarlet Imprint “Moon Signs,” Anabelle Gat “The Flowering Wand,” Sophie Strand

On episode 87 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Amanda Yates Garcia. Amanda is an author, witch, and the Oracle of Los Angeles. In this episode, she speaks about being pulled into the underworld, finding her way out, and witchcraft as a lived experience. She also discusses the goddesses Medusa and Cerridwen, and explains why magick is our birthright. Connect with Amanda via her website, Instagram, or by signing up for her Substack newsletter. https://oracleoflosangeles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oracleofla/ https://oracleoflosangeles.com/subscribe/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 86 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Danica Boyce. Danica is a Pagan entrepreneur, writer, educator, and creator of the Fair Folk and Pagan Monastery Podcasts. In this special Winter Solstice conversation, Danica discusses the inspirations behind the Pagan Monastery Project, leaning into virtual communities, and respecting our desires. She also considers her views on Paganism, the magick of the Yuletide season, and shares a ritual for the Twelve Days of Christmas. Connect with Danica Boyce via: The Fair Folk Podcast (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/1G0xL1lgN2quOncVpluIWM?si=c57eeb055b874db8 Pagan Monastery Podcast (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/7xFdHUx1nJqge8Oq9Bs1GY?si=2fda8e2943cc4c50 Instagram: @danicaboyce https://www.instagram.com/danica.boyce/ And if you feel called to answer the Pagan Monastery call for contributors, copy and paste this URL in your browser to sign up for Danica's newsletter and learn more about the quest: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a0e10c46c0a5596e034750 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 85 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview artist and magickal practitioner, Edgar Fabián Frías. Through their art, Edgar emphasizes historical legacies and acts of resistance, resiliency, and radical imagination within the context of Indigenous Futurism, spirituality, play, pedagogy, animism, and queer aesthetics. In this conversation, they speak about the intersections of art and magick, the word ‘mutant,' and the power of being slippery. They also speak about NFTs, validating play, and failure as a sacred part of their practice. Connect with Edgar via their: Website: www.edgarfabianfrias.org Instagram: @edgarfabianfrias YouTube: www.youtube.com/@edgarfabianfrias Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 84 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby conclude their Mythological Creatures Series with an episode on the Dragon, Gryphon, and Sphinx. In this conversation, they discuss the Gryphon's golden nests, the Sphinx's curious riddles, and these winged beasts' association with the sun. They also answer a listener question about the Leviathan, consider their favorite pop culture Dragons, and reflect on the Dragon's saliva - does it yield poison or perfume? Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Breverton's Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths, and Legends "A Dictionary of Symbols," JE Cirlot The Legend Of The Sphinx Explained (grunge.com) Uncovering Secrets of the Sphinx | History| Smithsonian Magazine https://www.heritagedaily.com/2022/08/the-origins-of-dragons/144532 https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/here-be-dragons https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-surprising-history-of-dragons/CgJyM6TaZ5rRJg Shoutouts: J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," Ursula K. Le Guin's "Earthsea Cycle," and George R. R. Martin's series "A Song of Ice and Fire," Game of Thrones, and The House of the Dragon. Puff the Magic Dragon, The Dragon from The Pagemaster, The Dragon from The Sleeping Beauty, Quest for Camelot, Mushu in Mulan, Spirited Away, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Avatar, My Little Pony, The Flight of Dragons.

On episode 83 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby continue their Mythological Creatures Series with an episode on the Mermaid and the Sidhe. In this conversation, they discuss the Rusalky, the Siren's Song, and the Merfolk's enchanted comb. They also talk about the Sidhe, including the Banshee, Washing Woman at the Ford, Cat Sidhe, and other faerie creatures from the Celtic Otherworld. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen "Shapeshifter Series: The Rusulky" - TamedWild.com Blog "Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods" by Madame Pamita Lusty Ladies: Mermaids in the Medieval Church by Patricia Radford http://homepage.eircom.net/~archaeology/three/mermaid.htm INSIGHT Magazine - Mermaids (eircom.net) "Women's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects" by Barbara Walker "Shadows of the Goddess - The Mermaid" by Scarlett deMason https://serena-mare.livejournal.com/3818.html "Mermaids: Myths, Legends and Lore" by Skye Alexander "The Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd "A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids" by Margot Datz "Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures" by DJ Conway Annals of Ulster and the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters

On episode 82 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby begin a new series on mythological creatures. In the first installment of this series, two witches discuss the Unicorn and the Phoenix. They talk about the Unicorn's mystique, desire for peace, and its magickal horn. They consider the Phoenix's relationship to the sun, destruction, transformation, and rebirth. They share Unicorn tales, Phoenix stories, and consider the immortality of these ancient beings. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Red Book of Animal Stories" by Andrew Lang "Breverton's Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths, & Legends" by Terry Breverton "A Dictionary of Symbols" by J.E. Cirlot "Mara: The Nightmare Legend" by Alexandra Bittner https://alexandrabittner.com/mara-the-nightmare-legend/ Tamed Wild Blog - Animal Symbology, The Phoenix https://tamedwild.com/a/blog/animal-symbology-the-phoenix https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/t-magazine/unicorns-culture-myth.html https://www.wired.com/2015/02/fantastically-wrong-unicorn/ https://www.thecut.com/2019/08/sarah-laskow-unicorn-history-book-qa.html "The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle "The Unicorn Chronicles" by Bruce Coville “The Natural History of Unicorns” by Chris Lavers Shoutouts:

On episode 81 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk with Madame Pamita. Madame Pamita is a Ukrainian diaspora witch, teacher, author, candle maker, spellcaster, and tarot reader. In this episode, Madame Pamita discusses the role of a storyteller and the inspirations behind her book, “Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods.” She also talks about crones, crossroads, mortar and pestles, initiations, motankas, and the history of embroidery in magick and ritual. Learn more about Madame Pamita and her offerings via: ParlourofWonders.com WitchcraftWorkshops.com YouTube: youtube.com/madamepamita Instagram: @madamepamita Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita Shoutouts:

Episode Description On episode 80 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the relationship between psychedelic states and witchcraft. They talk about magickal elixirs, like those given to initiates of the Eleusinian Mysteries, and Circe's ‘love filters.' They consider magic mushrooms, mandrake, poppy flowers, LSD, and how these substances played a role in journeying, dreamwork, and divination. They talk about Isis, Hecate, Inanna, Demeter, Persephone, Asclepius, Maria Sabina, St. Nick, and reflect on the connection between ergot (a psychoactive fungus) and the Salem Witch Trials. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Plants of the Gods” by Richard Evan Schultes, Albert Hofman, and Christian Ratsch “Witchcraft Medicine” by Claudia Muller Ebeling, Christian Ratsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl “Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Practices, and Ecstatic States” by Thomas Hatsis "The Witch's Ointment" by Thomas Hatsis "Pharmako Gnosis: Plant Teachers and the Poison Path" by Dale Pendell "Maria Sabina: Selections (Poets for the Millennium)," Volume 2 by Maria Sabina and Jerome Rothenberg “Mushrooms and Mankind” by James Arthur “Missing Witches” by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens “Psychedelics & Witchcraft: Deliriants, Soporifics, & Folklore.” Tripsitter.com, 2022 “Why Do Witches Ride Brooms?” via The Atlantic Merry Jane John Rush via LiveScience Dr. Linnda Caporael from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute HistoricMysteries.com Heriberto Yepez Hieroglyphica, sive, de sacris Aegyptiorvm aliarvmqve gentivm listeris commentari (1575 manuscript)

On episode 79 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss protection spells and curses, and where these types of magick intersect. They reflect on rituals designed to bind, ward, glamour, or render the practitioner invisible. They also talk about curse tablets, the Evil Eye, enchanted poppets, witch bottles, and talismans designed to shield or hex. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Witchcraft: The Library of Esoterica by Taschen and Jess Hundley Pat Devin, The Covenant of the Goddess "Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky​ “The Magic of the Horseshoe” by Folklorist Rober Means Lawrence, 1898. “Ozark Magic and Folklore” by Vance Randolph Shoutouts: The Craft Baba Yaga Medusa

On episode 78 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Poetry Witch Annie Finch for a special Samhain surprise. In this conversation, Annie discusses the crossroads of poetry and Witchcraft, diving deep into meter's power, language, and spells. Together, they talk about the importance of feminism and reproductive rights and explore the ancient history of matricultures. She also shares a special Samhain poem for this sacred time of the year. You can learn more about Annie and her offerings through her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter. https://anniefinch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepoetrywitch/ https://www.facebook.com/anniefinchpoet Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Hecate's Liminal Rites: A Study of the rituals, magic and symbols of the torch-bearing Triple Goddess of the Crossroads The Odyssey by Homer https://anniefinch.com/a-blessing-on-the-poets/ https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/53066/samhain

On episode 77 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and heathen visionary Danielle Dulsky. In this conversation, Danielle discusses ancestral storytelling and the importance of finding guiding myths during times of uncertainty. She also reminisces on the dark months, word witchery as a form of oracular divination, and the inspirations behind her new book, “The Holy Wild Grimoire.” Learn more about Danielle and her offerings via her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter. DanielleDulsky.com @wildwolfwoman Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Book recommendations: “The Holy Wild Grimoire” by Danielle Dulsky “Mirrors in the Earth” by Asia Suler “Stag Cult” by Dr. Martin Shaw “Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita “The Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human” by Maia Toll “The Power of Breathwork” by Jennifer Patterson “Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper” by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone “Spiral Dance” by Starhawk “Drawing Down the Moon” by Margot Adler Also books by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Robin Rose Bennett, Tamora Pierce, Bruce Coville, and Gail Carson Levine

On episode 76 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew speak with paranormal investigator and liminal being Amanda Paulson. With over 12 years of experience, Amanda travels the country as a solo investigator and shares her adventures on her social media platform, Pretty Fn Spooky. In this conversation, Amanda discusses the intersections between the natural and spirit worlds and the different lenses through which to view paranormal phenomena. Amanda also shares some stories of her recent travels, including the Paris Catacombs, a haunted garden, and a crop circle museum. Learn more about Amanda by visiting her website, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Website: PrettyFnSpooky.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyfnspooky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandadpaulson Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandadpaulson Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Death is With Me - Documentary

On episode 75 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist Jennifer Patterson. A trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and grief worker, Jennifer uses plants, breath, and words to explore survivorhood and healing. In this conversation, they consider Datura as crossroads medicine and our desire to work with poisonous plants. They also talk about Hecate, existing in the Underworld, and Jennifer's private practice Corpus Ritual. Jennifer has monthly virtual workshops as well as an herbal shop online. Consider signing up for her workshop 'Breathwork for Grief' on October 27th - sliding scale available. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @corpusritual or her website CorpusRitual.com. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Power of Breathwork: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing" by Jennifer Patterson "Queering Sexual Violence" by Jennifer Patterson Shoutouts:

On episode 74 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist, Asia Suler. Asia is an earth intuitive and the guide behind One Willow Apothecaries— an online hub for learning, healing, and connecting with the living world. In this episode, they talk about animism and why cultivating boundaries is an act of self-compassion. They also share some stories from Asia's new book, “Mirrors in the Earth.” Connect with Asia: OneWillowApothecaries.com Instagram: @asiasuler Purchase “Mirrors in the Earth”: https://onewillowapothecaries.com/mirrors-in-the-earth/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 73 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview writer and artist Jessica Hundley. As the visionary and editor behind Taschen's Library of Esoterica, a book series exploring the visual history of Tarot, Astrology, Witchcraft, Plant Magick and esoteric traditions, Jessica discusses her role as storyteller and seeker. Together, they talk about community, inspiration, and bringing forgotten things back into the light. Connect with Jessica Hundley: Website: JessicaHundley.com Instagram: @jesshundley Learn more about the Library of Esoterica: Website: Taschen.com Instagram: @thelibraryofesoterica Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 72 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby contemplate Mabon and the second harvest. They talk about fields of grain, and grain's connection to tarot, astrology, and harvesttime folklore. They also discuss spider mythology, soil-centric folk magic, and what it means to be a Dirt Witch. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: https://oi.uchicago.edu/sites/oi.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/shared/docs/saoc54_4th.pdf Ozark Folk Magic by Brandon Weston A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot

On episode 71 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk nostalgia magick with artist and witch, Caitlyn Barone. Known online as @flowerchildarts, Caitlyn is the co-creator of Pointy Hat Press, an independent publishing house exploring Paganism and Witchcraft through a modern lens. She is also the co-creator and illustrator behind Little Witch Books, a “children's” book series for witches of all ages. In this episode, they discuss the value of play, nostalgia as a muse, and how to connect with our inner Little Witch. How to connect with Caitlyn: Follow her on instagram: @flowerchildarts Pre-order Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper: LittleWitchBooks.com Learn more about Little Witch and Pointy Hat Press: @littlewitchbooks @pointyhatpress Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 70 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby are joined by the Tamed Wild astrologer and shadow work coach Marisa Cottrill, @allmyancestors. Together they talk about Leo season on the horizon, and reflect on the ways to work with Leo's energy and fiery, confident nature. They also discuss shadow work, learning to connect with your own seasons, Lion's Gate Portal, and other celestial themes for summer. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 69 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast (the last episode in Season Two!), hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the magick of portals. They talk about the Summer Solstice as a portal and the possibility of portals in our magickal practice. They also reflect on bodies of water, plants, crossroads, and the moon as portals, and how to work with these spaces. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “From Afar it is an Island” by Bruno Munari “Of Oak, Ash, and Thorn” by D.J. Conway Shoutouts: Lao-Tse Marisa Cottrill

On episode 68 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss divination with books and the magick of stories. They talk about bibliomancy, aleuromancy, and crafting a channeled writing practice. They also reflect on solar deities and share some summer goddess tales, including those of Aine, Aurora, and Brighid. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Crafting Magick with Pen and Ink” by Susan Peznecker "The God Mercury" by Kate Belew https://tamedwild.com/a/blog/the-god-mercury The Goddess Guidance Oracle Deck and Guidebook by Doreen Virtue

On episode 67 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Shelby Bundy and Danielle Fried. Shelby and Danielle are the hosts of the Witchy Business Podcast and the women behind the curtain at Tamed Wild. In this episode, they reflect on how Tamed Wild began, where it's going, and what they've learned through working in the business sector of spirituality. They talk about being seen on social media and finding witchy friends, as well as what they have planned for the upcoming summer break. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 66 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss fire magick. They talk about hearth goddesses, candle spells, and fire scrying. They consider fire's relationship to boundaries, alchemy, and mythical being, the salamander. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “A Dictionary of Symbols,” J.E. Circlot “Mermaids, Sylphs, Gnomes,and Salamanders: Dialogues with the Kings and Queens of Nature,” William R. Mistele Hearth Witches Article: https://magickandalchemy.com/goddess-series-the-hearth-witches/ Leonardo Da Vinci Paracelsus Shoutouts: Maia Toll @prettyfnspooky

On episode 65 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss lunar gardening and plant allies for the Summer Solstice. They reflect on the garden as an altar, gardening as spellwork, and why people might tend to their plants based on the phase of the moon. They also talk about tree magick, bee folklore, and other symbols of the season. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Monty Waldin, “Biodynamic Gardening” Colleen English, “Telling the Bees” Kate Belew, “Animal Symbology: The Horse” https://magickandalchemy.com/animal-symbology-the-horse/ Shoutouts: Ram Dass, "Be Here Now"

On episode 64 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss handfasting and Pagan wedding rituals. They explore the symbolism behind binding lovers' hands, June marriages, and the expression, ‘tying the knot.' They also talk about handfasting in pop culture, blacksmith priests, and why ‘jumping the broom' isn't just for newlyweds. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Robin Rose Bennet, "Healing Magic" GretnaGreen.com Llewellyn Sabbat Series Books, "Beltane" Shoutouts: Kat Maeir, “Engeretic Herbalism” Max Porter, “Grief is a Thing With Feathers” Alice Hoffman, “The Red Garden” Christopher Pike, “Witch”

On episode 63 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby ask the Witch Wide Web: Who is a Witch? What is Magick? And, what is Witchcraft? They discuss these questions, along with a few others, like ‘How do you deal with wishes that don't manifest,” additionally, “tips for blessings when moving into a new home,” and “how do I join a witchy community as in in-the-closet Witch in a small, southern town.” Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “High Magick,” Damien Echols “Angels and Archangels,” Damien Echols

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 Montero Music 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. Cirlot Saintcraft 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/whenwomenwerebirds https://www.cryptonaturalist.com/ https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-wild-unknown-animal-spirit-deck-and-guidebook-official-keepsake-box-set-kim-krans?variant=32116807761954 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Release date: 27 April 2022 P-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/9780892819713 https://tamedwild.com/products/high-magick https://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/ancient-history-of-cannabis-use/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Release date: 13 April 2022 P-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=en https://www.woodspells.com/healers-moon Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Release date: 23 March 2022 P-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 Montero Music 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=1f3bb9b80b11437e https://www.instagram.com/bobbykleinofficial/?hl=en https://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 Montero Music 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.com Instagram: @missingwitches Patreon: www.patreon.com/MissingWitches Buy the Missing Witches book! www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/659307/missing-witches-by-risa-dickens/9781623175726 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music 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.com Instagram: @thespiritguidecoach Patreon: www.patreon.com/thespiritguidecoach Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music 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.mother Website: www.thecrowmother.com Email: Liza@thecrowmother.com Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 53 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk moon lore. They begin with a retelling of the Chinese folktale “Chang'e Flies to the Moon” and reflect on the moon's relationship to unity, family, and sacrifice. They also talk about Datura (Moonflower) and how this sacred plant has been used in dream work, ceremony, and magickal workings. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Love Stories of Myth and Lore https://tamedwild.com/products/love-stories-of-myth-lore-booklet?_pos=1&_sid=2323b717a&_ss=r MandarinMatrix.org Toloache, Flying Herbs, and the Witch's Garden Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers by Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann, Christian Rätsch Shoutouts: Mooncake Recipe from Spruce Eats https://www.thespruceeats.com/mooncakes-5203039

On episode 52 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss ancestor veneration. They talk about ancient burial practices, offerings for the dead, and the Roman Festival, Parentalia. They also reflect on non-traditional ancestors like books, plants, and recipes. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: www.museudebadalona.com The Roman festivals of the period of the Republic; an introduction to the study of the religion of the Romans : Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde), 1847-1921 : Internet Archive Iwigara: The kinship of plants and people American Indian Ethnobotanical traditions and science, Enrique Salmon Smokehole Podcast, Dr. Martin Shaw Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer Anti Racism Newsletter, Nicole Cardoza “Unpack Genetic Ancestry Testing,” Andrew Lee Shoutouts: Sky Burial, Dana Levin

On episode 51 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss sex magick. They talk about sexual energy as a manifestation tool, healing portal, and as a doorway to sacred sexuality. They also reflect on sexual stigmas, Kundalini, and the sacred sex-worker archetype. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Llewellyn.com Amelia Fisher Shoutouts: Glitsinc.org Sarah Gottesdeiner The Spiral Dance by Starhawk Magdelene Rising by Elizabeth Cunningham Mary Oliver

On episode 50 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby celebrate the return of Imbolc. They discuss seasonal plant lore, the Celtic Goddess Brighid, and animal companions. They share their plans for Imbolc and reflect on how modern Pagans might honor this sabbat compared to those from the old world. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “The Witch's Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire” by Melissa Jayne Madara “Recipes, Rituals, and Lore for Imbolc” by Llewellyn https://magickandalchemy.com/sabbat-series-imbolc/

On episode 49 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby answer some listener questions. They talk about selecting a god or goddess to work with, calling on ancestors, and coming out of the broom closet - why are we so hesitant? They also discuss ways to infuse our craft with authenticity, consistency, and play. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts: Robert Monroe Michael Newton

On episode 48 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the myth of Medusa. They talk about Medusa's relationship to Athena, the Goddess, the patriarchy, and the #MeToo movement. They consider her transformation from maiden to monster, and contemplate the Gorgon's ancient ties to the moon, poetry, rage, snakes, and guardianship. Content warning: Sexual assault. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Mysteries of the Dark Moon” by Demetra George “The Muse as Medusa” by May Sarton “Athena to Medusa” by Nikita Gill from the book, “Great Goddesses.” https://genius.com/Sylvia-plath-medusa-annotated https://www.jstor.org/stable/3173239 https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/225040-poetry-is-perhaps-this-an-atemwende-a-turning-of-our https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/medu/hd_medu.htm https://www.missourireview.com/people/diane-seuss/ https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Spanish/LorcaDuende.php https://womennart.com/2018/11/21/medusa/ https://neri.media.mit.edu/projects/details/medusa-2.html

On episode 47 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview astrologer and coach, Riss Cottrill. They dive into shadow work - What is it? Where do we start? - and discuss the shadow's role in mythology, astrology, and our unconscious patterning. Riss also shares what's in the stars as we embark on a new year, including themes for Aquarius season and Mercury retrograde. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: https://www.marisacottrill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/allmyancestors/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUm6GbeWPzxZsevBElIUGA Shoutouts: Ajahn Brahm Teal Swan Melissa Wells Aubrey Marcus “Courting the Wild Twin” by Dr. Martin Shaw “Goldmining the Shadows” by Pixie Lighthorse

On episode 46 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore Winter Magick during the longest nights of the year. They discuss the Maiden, Mother, Crone in relation to the Winter Solstice. Their conversation covers the Solstice as a potent alignment, Mother's Night, and The Charge of the Goddess. Together they explore Goddeses and Winter Witches to connect with during the season as well as the animal symbols of the season including reindeer, deer, ravens, and horses. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Courting the Wild Twin by Martin Shaw “Rituals, Recipes, and Lore for Yule” by Llewellyn Missing Witches by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens Girl With Antler by Ansel Elkins Spiral Dance by Starhawk Shoutouts: Seasons of Moon and Flame by Danielle Dusky Marie Louis Von Franz Old Befana by Tomie Lucid News Christmas Mushroom:https://www.lucid.news/the-psychedelic-mushroom-behind-christmas/