Magick and the Moon

Continuing our series on saint veneration and magical practice, this week we're taking about Archangel Saint Michael, his theological roles, his apparitions throughout history, and ways to incorporate him into protective magic.

Kicking off a new series focused on blending saint veneration with magical practice, our first instalment in the series focuses on Hildegard of Bingen, her life story, customs of her veneration, and ways you can apply her herbal knowledge to a magical practice.

Exploring the history of Christianity and magic and some ways you can combine the two if you'd like.

A brief blurb about what “Closed” practices are, why they're closed, and how to approach spiritual traditions that are not always publicly accessible.

The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and my thoughts on their applications for contemplation, theurgy, the raising of power, and healing.

My thoughts on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary as a contemplative meditation, a drawing down of divine power, and a tool for raising magical energy.

In this week's episode, I discuss the spiritual and magical applications of the Sorrowful Mysteries.

My thoughts on the magical applications of the Rosary's Joyful Mysteries.

In this week's episode, I discuss some background information on my journey with the Rosary and give examples of how I use the Rosary as a devotional tool and a tool to aid in spellcasting and manifestation. Here are some previous episodes with relevant background information that I reccomend listening to before this episode if you have not already done so: Perdita Finn (@perditafinn on Instagram) and Clark Strand, authors of Way of the Rose, and I discuss a non-Catholic Rosary devotion and more: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-57-Way-of-the-Rose-with-Perdita-and-Clark-e1esl7l Michael Thérèse McQueen (@saintlytarotmystic on Instagram) and I discuss Mary, the Saints and more: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-58-Folk-Catholic-Witchcraft-with-Michael-Thrse-McQueen-e1etn4a https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-73-Saint-Work-for-Beginners-with-Michael-Thrse-McQueen-e1nfp7s Voga (@vogailumicente on Instagram), co-host of the Red Text Podcast (theredtextpodcast on Instagram) and I, discuss Folk Catholicism and queer identity: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-74-Lost-in-the-Sauce---Navigating-The-Sacred--Profane-with-Witch-Ilumicente-e1ng3jb My episodes on Mary as Lady of the Moon, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Saint Lucy of Syracuse, respectively: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-70-Devoted-to-Mary-Lady-of-the-Moon-e1lkrhr https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-77-Guadalupe-Coatlicue--the-Enduring-Mother-e1scbde https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-78-St--Lucy-the-Light-bearer-e1scd19 Dr. Strangefellow (@dr.strangefellow on Instagram) and I discuss magical Christianity and his initiatory tradition - the Church of Light and Shadow: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-55-Dr--Strangefellow-e1egkph

This week as we get closer to Samhain, Halloween, Day of the Dead and other items of honouring those that have gone before, I thought it was important to discuss the veneration of ancestors. I explain why we honour ancestors, who we can include in ancestral veneration, and how to deal with problematic or immoral ancestors. I also share some examples of how I venerate my dead and some ways you can begin to do so as well.

This week I'm explaining soft vs. hard polytheism and sharing some examples of how you can decide what's best for your practice.

This week I discuss how to discern for yourself, whether an experience is spiritually significant as well as combating misinformation and conspiracy theories in pagan spaces.

Had so much fun answering your questions about magical practice, Leviathan, and cultural appropriation, amongst other things!

As Pride Month comes to a close, I'm reminded of the overlap between our modern celebration of Pride and celebration of the goddess Aphrodite, during midsummer. One of her titles - Ourania (meaning 'heavenly'), refers to her role as patroness of same-sex love. Happy pride to all! I hope you enjoy learning about the goddess.

Founder of the Minoan Brotherhood and pioneer of LGBTQ+ equality in the craft, this week we celebrate Eddie Buczynski.

Continuing our series on famous Wiccans, this week we're talking about Gerald Gardner, who needs no introduction.

This week, we're kicking off a new series on famous Wiccans starting with Doreen Valiente. She was one of what is now called the Gardnerian Tradition's early high priestesses and much of the success of Wicca in general can be attributed to her. Here is a link to the Doreen Valiente Foundation's website: https://www.doreenvaliente.com/

Lucy is one of the most popularly venerated saints. She is called upon by Catholics and other Christians as well as witches, diviners, mediums and the like. As a spirit older than Christianity, Lucina the Light-bearer transcends religious boundaries. 

The 12 of December is the traditional Catholic feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Inextricably linked to the Mexican identity, is her story that of the Virgin Mary? Or is there someone much older at work here? This week I'm discussing Our Lady of Guadalupe and the history of her sacred site at Tepeyac Hill having belonged to the goddess Coatlicue long before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers.  Perhaps Guadalupe was not Mary, but Coatlicue, coming to remind her people she was and is still with them, even in the darkest of times. The goddess and her people both survived brutalization, death, murder, theft, and abuse at the hands of the Spanish, but Coatlicue appeared at her holy site in the midst of the chaos and turmoil and uttered the now famous words - "Am I not here, I who am your Mother?" A link to curandera Griselda Alvarez Sesma's page on Guadalupe-Coatlicue https://www.curanderismo.org/about

This week, I'm discussing the Isis myth. What does a myth mean? Can a myth be true? I believe that myths are stories so deeply true, that they require some digging to truly understand. In the myth of Isis, we can see a compassionate goddess, a strong woman, a loving mother, and a merciful queen. How can we embody these virtues? Follow me on Instagram: @tarotbychandler

This week I'm joined by Ashley from Seeking Witchcraft! We discussed our suggestions for beginners interested in Wicca, advice on covens, creating discreet altars, and more! Here's a link to the website we discussed in regard to finding covens. https://www.mandragoramagika.com . Here's where you can find Ashley on social media: Instagram - @seekingwitchcraft Facebook - Witches Seeking Witchcraft

This week, I'm joined by Witch Ilumicente (aka Fonzie). We talk about how to navigate a folk Catholic magic practice when you're too Catholic for the witches and too witchy for the Church. Here's where you can find Fonzie on Instagram https://instagram.com/witchilumicente?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= . Here is a link to the Red Text Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3iBuU4BZ390BiSrfTna58n?si=oqfJX37nTD6son2GDXUO3g .

This week, I am joined again by my friend, Michael Thérèse McQueen as we discuss beginner tips for invoking the saints! Here's where you can find Michael on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saintlytarotmystic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

This week I'm joined by my good friends Flo and Gin. We discuss Folk Catholicism in a lighthearted, round table way!

In this week's episode, I'm discussing the history and roots of traditional Wicca and responding to common critiques against its validity and authenticity. How does one respond to Wicca being a "young" religion? Is Wicca as a spiritual practice still valid if we know exactly where it came from? What do you think? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

In this episode, I'll be explaining the history and lore of the Virgin Mary and sharing how I incorporate Her in a very non-orthodox way, into my personal spirituality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week, I am joined by my friend, Gin and Jack! We discuss the unique spiritual experiences of gay men and the spiritual ties between gay men and women! We also dive into heretical, folk Catholic magick, paganism, polytheism, and the links between Jesus and Dionysus! Here's where you can find our guest on instagram - @ ginandjack --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

Mini episode for me to rant about people and their misinformation about Santa Muerte. Here's a link to last year's full-length episode on Santa Muerte: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-52-Sante-Muerte-e1aj78u --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

Taking a break from our Bible series to answer some questions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

What if the council of the many gods from Genesis 1&2 were opposed to Yahweh who saw himself as the only authority? What if the serpent in Eden wasn't the evil tempter, but an ally of the Great Mother Goddess? What if there is no sin, but only petty punishment from an authoritatrian war god who demanded blind obedience? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

Continuing in our Bible series, this week we're learning the real story of the Orchard (?) of Eden, male puberty, family structures, and widlness! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week, we're flipping the traditional, Christian narrative on its head! The Bible is a composite of many older, pagan and polytheist ideas! So what happens when we put these stories back in that context? Multiple gods, primordial beings, sun gods, moon gods, and land spirits are all in the Bible! This is part one of what is likely to be a much longer series! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week we're talking about... Prayer? I'll be breaking down some misconceptions about prayer and worship. These practices and concepts are MUCH older than Christianity and as pagans, polytheists, and/or magickal practitioners, we can empower ourselves and deepen our spiritual practices by reclaiming these ideas. Sources: Four types of "Catholic" prayer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_in_the_Catholic_Church#:~:text=one%20can%20achieve.-,Forms%20of%20prayer,of%20Supplication%2FPetition%2FIntercession. John Beckett's article on Patheos Pagan - "Pagan Practice of Prayer" https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2017/12/pagan-practice-prayer.html Michael Lux aka The Gentleman Necromancer's blog post - "Praying like a Pagan" https://thegentlenecromancer.wordpress.com/2021/02/03/praying-like-a-pagan/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

What does it mean when people say they can "see", "hear", "feel", etc the gods? And what does it mean for us if we're not experiencing what people are describing? This week we'll be talking about spiritual experiences and how to walk our own spiritual paths without comparing ourselves to others. We'll also discuss how to use discernment when listening to the spiritual experiences of others, particularly in the context of social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

Joined by my close friend, Flo again as we talk about Mary, Joseph, the Devil, regional spirits, and folk Catholic witchcraft! Here's where you can find Flo on Instagram: @the_trans_folk_witch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week, I am back after taking a short break to focus on my studies. I'm so honoured and thankful to have reached the milestone of seven thousand monthly listeners! Thank you all so much! I feel like this is a good time to reintroduce myself so that those of you that are new can get to know me, what I do, and what Magick and the Moon is all about! Check out this episode's sponsor on social media - Instagram @igotpawsonit Resources: Commonly Asked Questions/Frequent Topics: - Episode 2: Misconceptions About Witchcraft - Episode 3: Witchcraft and Wicca, What's the Difference? - Episode 4 & 44: The Elements - Episodes 9 & 38: Astrology - Episode 23: Witchcraft and the Devil - Episode 25: What is Paganism? - Bonus Minisode: How Do I Explain Paganism? - Episode 27: Wheel of the Year - Episode 29: How to find Covens - Episode 30: Protective Magick - Episodes 31 & 32: Spirit Work - Episode 34: Spellcasting - Episode 35: Initiation - Episode 37: Magick Circles - Episode 39: Ceremonial Magick & the Teaching Angels - Episode 40: Let's do a Ritual Together - Episode 41: Tips for Beginners - Episode 46: Updates & FAQ - Episode 47: Intermediate Witchcraft - How to Know When You're No Longer a Beginner - Episode 50: Samhain and the Day of the Dead - Bonus Minisode - Imbolc/Brigid's Day On Specific Deities: - Episode 12: Hekate - Episode 13: Hera - Episode 14: Poseidon - Episode 15: Demeter - Episode 16: Persephone - Episode 17: Aphrodite - Episode 18: Artemis & Zeus - Episodes 28 & 33 - The Wiccan Gods - Episode 42: Odin - Episode 43: Frigg & Freyja - Episode 52: Santa Muerte - Bonus Minisode: Maria Lionza Traditions: - Episode 36: Minoan Tradition, Dianic Tradition, and New York Wicca - Episode 45: Candomble - Episode 54: Church of Light and Shadow Tarot: - Episodes 5-6: Origins, Applications, and Meanings of Tarot & The Arcana and Card Interpretations - Episodes 48-49: Tarot Explained - Major and Minor Arcana Various Q&A's: - Episodes 20, 21, 22, 46, 51 Special Guests: - Episode 8: Conversation with That Kentucky Witch - Episode 19: Conversation with a High Priest - Episode 22: Answering Questions with That Kentucky Witch - Episode 55: Dr. Strangefellow - Episode 56: Folk Witchcraft, Animism, and Mary? with Flo from Become a Living Saint - Episode 57: Way of the Rose with Perdita and Clark Finn, authors of 'Way of the Rose' - Episode 58: Folk Catholic Witchcraft with Michael Thérèse McQueen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

There is a lot of misinformation about worshipping deities from different pantheons. In this episode, I'll be breaking down fear-based misconceptions about an eclectic, polytheist approach to having relationships with multiple deities, as well as giving some practical advice on how to effectively and respectfully engage with deities from different pantheons and cultures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

What do you do when a god calls to you and you don't want to answer? This minisode is all about autonomy and how to navigate personal choice in the context of divinity. Special shout out to John Beckett at Patheos Pagan for being an excellent source for this episode Negotiating With the Gods | John Beckett --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

In this episode, we'll be talking about being 'called' by the Gods. How do you know if you're being called? Who is calling me? What do I do now? All of this and more is broken down. Listen in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week I am joined by Michael Thérèse McQueen as we discuss how to begin a folk Catholic magick practice as well as answer listener questions like “Do I have to be Christian to practice Catholic magick?” , “Can I work with Mary as a Man?” and more! You can reach Michael on Instagram @saintlytarotmystic or on Facebook as Michael Thérèse McQueen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week I am joined by my wonderful friends Perdita and Clark. We talked about breaking into the Vatican, folk magick, the Great Mother, a rosary devotion outside of organized religion, climate change, and nipples! Here's where you can find more info on the Way of the Rose and join a rosary circle https://wayoftherose.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week I am joined by my good friend, Flo aka The Trans Folk Witch on Instagram! We talk about folk witchcraft, bioregional Christian animism, how to incorporate elements of Christianity into a pagan practice, and a bit about a devotion to Mary outside of a Christian context! Here is where you can find Flo on Instagram - the_trans_folk_witch. Here are some resources Flo and I recommend for folk witchcraft and folk Catholicism - Southern Bramble https://amp.listennotes.com/podcasts/southern-bramble-a-podcast-of-crooked-ways-dlJ2sZFOjLW/amp/ , Saint Anthony's Tongue - https://open.spotify.com/show/3jcVlHm1a6N9GZYTxNq4Ni?si=npu9dk4fTCW4YkJp_djT7A. Here is where you can find Flo's podcast Becoming a Living Saint - https://open.spotify.com/show/5wPlc3aRUNxnqEJ5lMUX4w?si=R69ll9sPTiWcMvq6fGYR6g , Here is the info for the Way of the Rose book and Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wayoftherose/?ref=share --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

I think it can be be a challenge to explain to people what we mean when we say we're “Pagan”. I hope you all enjoy this mid-week, mini episode on how to have conversations and explain what paganism is to those that may not have much of a religious vocabulary --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week I was honoured to be joined by Dr. Strangefellow. We discussed the blending of Christianity and the occult as well as initiatory mystery traditions, and his organization the Church of Light and Shadow. For more information on the Church of Light and Shadow: https://luxumbra.org/ To contact Dr. Strangefellow: https://strangefellow.net/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

Disclaimer: First and foremost let me say that Magick and the Moon is not now, nor has it ever endorsed any particular group or institution. This podcast is not affiliated with any group, institution, or religious body of any kind. This week's episode is about an organization I stumbled upon in research and thought would be interesting to discuss. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way - For many people, Christianity and witchcraft are incompatible, and while there are certainly valid reasons for having that opinion, that has not always been the case. Many local forms of folk magick have historically been blends of both Catholic practice and pagan spirituality. The Church of Light and Shadow is a modern group that blends both Christian mysticism with witchcraft. Let me know what you all think! https://luxumbra.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

The time around 31 January - 4 February is a time to celebrate the midpoint between winter and spring. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

Hello! SO excited to be back! I appreciate your patience with me as I took some time to focus on my health and my studies. I've personally found that a lot of witchy and pagan creators talk a lot about "everyone's practice being different" or "finding what works for you" and while I 100% agree, I think that can sometimes be hard to understand, especially in the practice. So I thought I'd share a bit about what my personal practice actually looks like, how I have relationships with certain deities and the practicality of what I actually do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

As promised, here is the bonus mini-episode on Maria Lionza! Hope you all enjoy it! If you haven't already, check out this week's full length episode on Santa Muerte! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%C3%ADa_Lionza To listen to my episode on Santa Muerte: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

The Lady of Holy Death is our topic this week! Here are some links to some resources I'd recommend for those interested in her! PS: Keep your eye out for a bonus episode! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte https://skeletonsaint.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

Hello, everyone! I enjoyed taking your questions this week! In this episode, I'll be breaking down Wiccan beliefs, discussing holy books, and talking about spiritual practices that are common to witches, but may not be Wiccan per se. Enjoy! Contact me: magickandthemoonpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @magick_and_the_moon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support

This week we're talking about Samhain, the Day of the Dead, Halloween, and the like. We'll be discussing the importance of the darker time of year and how and why we honour death and the dead at this time. Have a blessed day of remembrance however you choose to celebrate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/support