The Red Text

Join Voga, Ry, and special guest and friend Phoenix Mendoza as we talk about all things community. What is community? What does it look like? How do you build it? Why is it important? Tune in for our answers!

In this episode of the Red Text Podcast, hosts Voga and Ry revisit the topic of magick and mental health. They explore the importance of discernment in magical practices, the influence of New Age beliefs, and the ethical considerations of using magic in therapeutic settings. The conversation also touches on the significance of community support, practical magical tips for mental health, and the importance of maintaining spiritual hygiene. They share personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the need for professional help alongside spiritual practices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

In this episode of the Red Text Podcast, we discuss our personal updates, including Voga's family situation and Ry's new job in therapy. we then transition into a deep conversation about cancel culture, exploring its implications, the importance of accountability, and the potential for personal growth. We reflect on our own experiences and the societal pressures surrounding public figures, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding in the face of accusations. In this conversation, we explore the complexities of internal racism, the importance of compassion over anger, and the impact of language on societal perceptions. We discuss the nuanced relationship between art and the artist, the implications of slurs, and the power of compassion in fostering change. The dialogue also touches on political divides, the necessity of critical thinking, and the challenges posed by cancel culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

What does it mean to craft personal magick? What does it look like? How do you do it? Join Voga and Ry for another unholy communion as we talk about crafting personal magick, from spells to conjurations to prayers, oh my! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

In this conversation, Voga and Ry discuss their personal experiences with saints and the spiritual court. They talk about their relationships with their patron saints, including Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Jude. They explore why they chose these saints and how they work with them in their spiritual practices. They also touch on the importance of engaging with books and annotating them to enhance understanding and retention of information. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes and insights into their individual journeys. In this part of the conversation, Ry and Voga discuss their experiences and relationships with different saints. Ry shares their experiences with St. Francis of Assisi and St. Jude, highlighting the miracles and signs they have received through their petitions. Voga emphasizes the importance of cultivating a relationship with saints before making requests and provides insights into working with St. Francis and St. Jude. They also mention their interest in working with other saints such as St. Martha and St. Clare of Assisi. Voga shares their deep connection with St. Anthony and his role as a patron saint of miracles. They talk about the offerings and rituals they use to connect with these saints and how they have received help and guidance through their devotions. They also discuss the practical aspects of working with saints, such as using prayer cards and chaplets. Overall, they emphasize the importance of respect, reverence, and gratitude in cultivating relationships with saints.

In this episode we explore the five mysteries of the Rosary's Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity of Jesus, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Each mystery is discussed individually, highlighting their significance and the spiritual fruit they represent. The themes that emerge from the conversation include humility, charity, detachment, and the interconnectedness of all life. The importance of unconditional love and the challenges of practicing it in a society driven by individualism and capitalism are also explored. In this conversation, we discuss the fifth and final Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Finding in the Temple. We reflect on the emotional lows and spiritual highs of the Joyful Mysteries and the importance of turning or conversion to Christ's word. We also discuss the need for personal reflection, understanding divine law, and striving to be the best version of oneself. We offer alternative interpretations of the concept of conversion and emphasize the importance of individual perspectives and modifications in prayer.

Voga and Ry delve into the world of professional magic, discussing how to monetize skills through readings and products while emphasizing ethical practices. They explore the importance of integrity, transparency, and avoiding cultural appropriation. The conversation highlights self-reflection, community support, and the need for genuine, sincere practice to navigate the challenges of professional magic.

Summary Voga and Ry discuss the reasons for their podcast hiatus, focusing on personal challenges, the production of Blasphemeet, and their contrasting feelings about the summer season. They also touch on their creative projects, the success of Blasphemeet, and their preferences for warm and cold water. The conversation segues into a discussion about spiritual cleansing and the significance of bathing in the ocean. The conversation delves into the topic of spiritual cleansing, covering methods, rituals, and practices for cleansing the body, space, and energy. It emphasizes the importance of physical cleanliness before spiritual cleansing and explores the use of water, salt, and guava leaves as cleansing tools. The conversation also highlights the significance of intention and mindfulness in spiritual cleansing practices. The conversation covers various methods of spiritual cleansing and maintenance, including the use of guava leaves, rose stems, intentional rest, anointing with oils, and the use of water and salt. The importance of gratitude towards spirits and the significance of simplicity in practice are also highlighted. Sound Bites "at least once a year fully bathing in the ocean, because that in and of itself is a spiritual cleanse" "But because the ocean is just so energetically powerful in and of itself just hopping in it Will cleanse you right up." "It's spiritual hygiene. That's basically all it really is." ""I like to use guava leaves to banish."" ""I like to intentionally rest and make sure that I am doing something that I enjoy doing."" ""Oils are my best friend."" "Somatic shaking is an evidence-based therapy method for releasing pent-up energy." "Books and resources play a significant role in spiritual cleansing practices." Chapters 00:00 Navigating Personal Challenges and Podcast Hiatus 03:50 Success and Dedication: The Story of Blasphemeet 07:57Summer Season: Contrasting Perspectives 15:52 The Significance of Ocean Bathing for Spiritual Cleansing 24:32 The Power of Water in Spiritual Cleansing 33:39 Spiritual Hygiene and Mindfulness 47:13 Tools and Techniques for Spiritual Cleansing 50:07 The Art of Spiritual Cleansing and Maintenance 51:36 The Power of Intentional Rest and Self-Care 56:26 Anointing with Oils and the Use of Natural Elements 01:04:01 The Significance of Water, Salt, and Gratitude 01:08:21 Simplicity in Practice and Accessible Resources 01:14:10 Personal Experiences and Recommendations 01:25:00 Announcements and Plugs for Personal Projects and Businesses

Join us and our special guest Bente aka @The_Norse_Witch to discuss Norse magick, what it is, what it can look like, and Bente's own experiences with their personal Norse pagan practice!

*DISCLAIMER* This episode is from season one where Voga and Ry had not yet gone by their current names. We are choosing to republish the two episodes in which we featured Chris (@tarotexegete). We no longer support Chris and his current views. We solely are sharing these episodes in an effort that listeners will be able to gain valuable insight and information from the content therein (and please feel free to fact check anything that was presented in either of these episodes and let us know so that we can make proper corrections).

*DISCLAIMER* This episode is from season one where Voga and Ry had not yet gone by their current names. We are choosing to republish the two episodes in which we featured Chris (@tarotexegete). We no longer support Chris and his current views. We solely are sharing these episodes in an effort that listeners will be able to gain valuable insight and information from the content therein (and please feel free to fact check anything that was presented in either of these episodes and let us know so that we can make proper corrections).

Happy New Year, Red Text listeners! Join Voga and Ry for the first unholy communion of 2024 as we discuss our New Year traditions and rituals as well as our goals and aspirations for ourselves and for the podcast for this upcoming year.

Join Voga and Ry and our very special guest Cody Nichols (@thereverendeateroffilth) as we get to hear all about Cody's practice of Infernal Hekatean Luciferianism. We discuss the Left Hand Path, the Greek Magical Papyri, Hekate, and so much more.

Colors...something that seems so simple but can become so complex when it comes to working them into magick. Join Voga and Ry for this unholy communion in which we discuss all things color magick and give examples from our own personal practices of how we incorporate colors into our spellwork and devotions.

Spooky season is HERE! Join your favorite unholy communion with Voga and Ry to discuss All Souls' Day, our traditions, what we plan to do this year, and our favorite scary movies!

Join Voga, Ry, and special guest Flo aka @the_trans_folk_witch as we discuss various topics such as UPG (unverified personal gnosis), identity and labels, and our experiences with spirit work and conjuring.

Join us for another episode in our Revisited series where we return to the topic of cultivating spiritual habits with our new insights, experiences, and thoughts.

Have you ever felt like magic just didn't feel magical anymore? As if you lost your connection to the vibrancy of your practice? That's completely normal! Learn about what burnout is, what it can look like, and the steps you can take to mitigate and navigate it in the future.

What is brujería? Who can practice it? Who can claim the title of brujo/a/e/x? Join Voga, Ry, and Francisco (previously known as @wicked_witch_of_la) as we discuss all of this and more!

What is ancestral veneration? What are the benefits of having an ancestral veneration practice? How do you start one? Is it necessary? Join Voga and Ry during this unholy communion to learn our answers to these questions and more!

What is cultural appropriation? Why is it bad and how can it be avoided? What's the difference between appropriation and appreciation? Find out the answers and more during this unholy communion with The Red Text.

It's been nearly two years since our first (and one of the most popular) episodes of our show has been released and today, Voga and Ry revisit Folk Catholicism 101. What have we learned since our first episode? How have our practices shifted, changed, and evolved since then? What does Folk Catholicism mean to us today versus two years ago? Join us for another episode of our Revisited series for answers to these questions and more.

Join us and our lovely friend and guest, Celeste Mott, to discuss her relationship with the most popular archangel of Catholicism, St. Michael. We discuss how Celeste was called to devote herself to St. Michael as well as how Voga, Ry, and Celeste all view and work with St. Michael within their practices. Celeste on Instagram: @celestemott Mentioned books: - Consecration to St. Michael: Nine Day Preparation for Spiritual Warfare by Cathal Ó hAimheirgin - Codex Archangelicus: Devotional Magic with the Archangel Michael by Brother Moses

The terms veneration and worship may seem synonymous, but are they truly one in the same? Can you "work with" deities? What do relationships with spirits and deities really look like and what is that relationship called? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this unholy communion where Voga and Ry discuss definitions, similarities, differences, and what veneration and worship look like to them.

What is the rosary? What can you gain from praying it? How can you use it magically? Join Voga and Ry for answers to these questions and all things rosary-related during this unholy communion.

What is consecration? How do you consecrate something? Is consecration to a spirit essentially a pact? Find out our answers to these and more on this episode of The Red Text.

Join Voga, Ry and our very special guest Marshall the Witch of Southern Light to discuss their witchcraft practice as well as their new book "Cunning Words: a Grimoire of Tales and Magic." Get the book on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cunning-Words-Grimoire-standard-paperback/dp/B0BYRLNLSB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cunning+words+a+grimoire+of+tales+and+magic&qid=1681085071&sprefix=cunnin%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

Join us in the first episode of our new Revisited series in which we re-explore topics from previous episodes. As we grow in our spiritual practices and experiences, so too our beliefs, values, and insights into previously released topics shift and change. In our first Revisited, we re-explore the topic of Marian devotion and how our experiences of Mary and the ways in which we work with her have transformed and shifted since our episode from the first season.

What is Satanism? Is it a religion, a philosophy, or both? Does one have to worship Satan to be a Satanist? Find out the answers to these questions and much more as Voga and Ry interview friend and Satanist Adrian Maciel (IG: @witchesanddevils).

Are you sick and tired of hearing "love and light" when all you wanna do is shove and fight? Tired of all the toxic positivity and good vibes only spirituality? Join Voga and Ry as we discuss how harmful it is to only work within the light while ignoring the darker aspects of ourselves and of magick.

Identity is an ever-changing aspect of our lives; whether it be exploring gender identity, sexual identity, or even just how we identify ourselves by our names. Join Voga and Ry as we share our personal journeys with identity and our newly chosen names as well as how identity is shaped and shifted within a magickal practice.

Welcome back coven! Ry and Voga are back for a whole new season of all things holy and heretical. In our premiere episode of season two, we talk about reflections on our growth from the beginning of our show as well as what can be expected in season two. We're excited to be back.

Is Death really all that scary? How can you work with the spirits and energies of death to bring immense transformation into your life? What does it look like to work with death? How do cemeteries and graveyards differ in their energies? Find out our answers to these and so much more in the season one finale of The Red Text podcast with special guest Olivia Graves aka The Witch of Wonderlust joining Fonzie and Ryan's final unholy communion of 2022!

How does Queerness intersect with magick? Can Queerness affect one's spiritual and magickal practice? How does being Queer alter the ways in which one may navigate spirits and the magickal realms? Hear our answers to these questions and much more during this unholy communion all about the Queer and the magickal!

Earth, Air, Fire, Water. The building blocks of all that exist. Each with its own unique energies and qualities, able to simultaneously create and destroy. How do you incorporate the elements into your magick? Do you find yourself gravitating towards a specific element more than the others? Join us for another unholy communion where we discuss all things elemental.

What magickal power lies in and around churches and shrines? How can you work your magick within a church for amplified effects? Join Fonzie and Ryan for this unholy communion in which we discuss our personal experiences with churches and shrines and share insight how you can begin to work with their spiritual powers as well.

Join us for this unholy communion where Fonzie and Ryan interview Italian folk magick practitioner, Frankie aka Chaotic Witch Aunt! Learn what Italian folk magick is, what it looks like, and gain some great resources to further your studies into the craft of Italian magick. Frankie's book "Spells for Change" is available online and wherever books are sold. Frankie's linktree can be found in their Instagram bio @chaoticwitchaunt with links to their Patreon, Youtube, the podcast they co-host, and much more.

Curious about what a novena is and how it can be utilized for magick? From petitioning saints and angels to healing our past selves, join Fonzie (@witchillumicente) and Ryan (@themestizomystic) as we talk about all things novena magick!

Can magick and mental health coexist? Is it possible to find a balance between the two? Can you use magick to benefit your mental health? Join us for another unholy communion as Fonzie and Ryan discuss the intersections between magick and the mind.

In a fear based upbringing, we are taught that a fear in God is healthy and necessary. But that poses the question "how could you possibly love God if you fear them?" In this episode, join us as we explore the aspect of fear, what it means to us, and how we deconstructed it to cultivate a true loving relationship with God.

Is that quartz singing bowl something you *really* need to enhance your spiritual practice? Or that shiny new amethyst? How about that pre-made wand you saw at a craft fair? Is making your own spiritual supplies better than purchasing them? Join Fonzie and Ryan in this unholy communion as we discuss our experiences with spiritual materialism, what it is, how to avoid it, and how to better discern what's needed and not needed as a tool within your craft, plus much more!

What is "sin"? How can you deconstruct sin within your spiritual and religious practice? What does sin mean to you? Join Fonzie and Ryan as we define what "sin" means to us in our own personal practices and how you can begin to deconstruct it for yourself.

Curious about hoodoo? How is hoodoo different from Vodou? Who can practice hoodoo and should non-Black people be practicing it? Find out the answers to these questions and much more with our special guest, African Folklorist and hoodoo practitioner Juju aka @JuJuWorkin

Join us as we interview Laura aka @Daphne_la_hechicera regarding her upcoming book "Mexican Sorcery: A Practical Guide to Brujeria de Rancho." We discuss what brujeria de rancho is, what it actually means to identify as Mexican, how magic from one country can look vastly different depending on the regions within said country, and much much more.

Curious about sigils? Join us for this unholy communion where we talk about what sigils are, how to make them, different ways in which they can be used, and how we use sigils within our personal practices.

Join us as we discuss Gnosticism with Gnostic Witch, Skye Marina. Through Skye, we get a look into their practice and faith as a Gnostic witch and what exactly Gnosticism is and what it entails.

Habits are a hard thing to build and maintain, especially so when it comes to a spiritual practice. In this episode, we talk about how to cultivate spiritual habits, setting realistic goals for yourself, how to hold yourself accountable, and other tips and tricks for making sure you not only create spiritual habits but also maintain them.

Join returning guest Michael McQueen aka @SaintlyTarotMystic as we discuss the magickal associations of Holy Week, the eroticism of the Eucharist, sex and baneful magick as themes during Holy Week, and much more during this unholy communion.

Did you know that you don't have to jump into systems and traditions that are completely foreign to you and your beliefs? It's okay to utilize the religion you grew up with as a framework for building your practice upon. Join us as we talk about how we were able to flip traditional Christianity and Catholicism on its head in order to structure our current magickal practices and how you can do the same.

What is animism? What does an animistic spiritual practice look like? How can you start to adopt an animistic view within your practice? Join us for this unholy communion with our guest, Mana Aelin aka @mothmanatarot as we discuss this and more!

Anyone involved with spirituality and the occult should first learn the foundational skill of protection magick. Join us in this episode as we discuss what protection magick is, why you need it, the different forms of protection, and much more.