Podcasts about Alasdair Fraser

Send us a textIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I'm joined by the brilliant and prolific Christopher Penczak—author, teacher, Witch, and co-founder of the Temple of Witchcraft tradition. Christopher has written many excellent books on modern Witchcraft, magickal practice, spirit work, and personal transformation. His work has been foundational for many practitioners over the years, and it was wonderful to sit down with him for this conversation.In our discussion, we explored a wide range of topics, including his background with tarot, his insights into developing skills as a reader and practitioner, and of course his experience as a respected teacher and leader within the wider Pagan world. Whether you're a longtime fan of his work or just discovering it, I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Links for Christopher Penczak's work:Visit Christopher's full website: Home - Christopher PenczakThe Temple of Witchcraft: Temple of Witchcraft - Love, Will & WisdomFind Christopher's books on Llewellyn's website: Author: Christopher Penczak | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Announcements & Ways to Support the Show:Find us on our NEW YouTube channel, and join for exclusive content: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeReach out to us via Instagram: Divination Podcast | Hosted by JoAnna Farrer (@coffeeanddivination) • Instagram photos and videosCoffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comNorth Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.orgLearn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch PathTheme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet.Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.

On today's show: Scottish fiddler legend Alasdair Fraser talks about his upcoming spring concerts, then justice is spelled with a "Z" in the opera "Zorro" and a food photographer inspired by his Mexican culture.

Send us a textIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I'm joined by John Beckett—Druid, author, and respected voice in the modern Pagan and polytheist communities. We explore the nature of divination and spirit communication within a polytheistic framework, discussing how we can cultivate meaningful relationships with deities and spirits through ritual, offerings, and sacred listening.Links and Resources:The Path of Paganism: An Experience-Based Guide to Modern Pagan Practice: The Path of Paganism | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Paganism In Depth: A Polytheist Approach: Paganism In Depth | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Read John's Blog: Under the Ancient OaksAnnouncements & Ways to Support the Show:Find us on YouTube and join for exclusive content: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeJoin Denise and I at the Sacred Space Conference later this month (March 2025): Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, MagickReach out to us via Instagram: Divination Podcast | Hosted by JoAnna Farrer (@coffeeanddivination) • Instagram photos and videosCoffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comNorth Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.orgLearn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch PathTheme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet.Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.

Send us a textIn this latest episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Lilith Dorsey—an author and priestess with an extensive background as a tarot reader and witch. We dive into their latest book, Tarot Every Witch Way, an insightful guide to deepening one's connection with tarot through magical correspondences, food, plants, herbs, and much more.Lilith brings such a wealth of experience to this conversation, and I enjoyed discussing their approach to tarot and magic. Enjoy the episode, and as always, you can reach me on Instagram at @coffeeanddivination Links:Purchase Tarot Every Witch Way by Lilith Dorsey: Tarot Every Witch Way | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Learn more about Lilith Dorsey and their work: Lilith DorseyLilith Dorsey's Blog on Patheos  -- Voodoo Universe - The real world of Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism – and beyond---Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comNorth Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.orgSacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space ConferenceLearn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch PathTheme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet.Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.Connect with me on Instagram: Divination Podcast | Hosted by JoAnna Farrer (@coffeeanddivination) • Instagram photos and videos

Send us a textIn this latest episode, it was wonderful to welcome back John Michael Greer, a prolific author, teacher, and practitioner of the esoteric arts. We dive into the fascinating world of tarot and explore his work with his late teacher, John Gilbert, whose insights and teachings JMG edited and published in The Doors of Tarot. He shares reflections on Gilbert's unique approach to tarot, and we discuss our views of patterns and spreads in readings, how divination can be best approached when just starting out, and what made Gilbert's teachings so unique and impactful. I really enjoyed the conversation, and reading The Doors of Tarot, which I absolutely recommend.Later in the episode, we also shift gears to discuss the fundamentals of mundane astrology—using the stars to explore the patterns of global events. A particularly interesting topic as we start the new year!Enjoy the episode and as always, you can reach me on Instagram at: @coffeeanddivination Links:Purchase The Doors of Tarot by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Doors of Tarot: Lessons for the Practical Diviner a book by John Gilbert and John Michael GreerPurchase The Tree of Spirit by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Tree of Spirit: Lessons on Tarot, Cabala, and the Spiritual Path a book by John Gilbert and John Michael GreerJMG's blog: EcosophiaJMG's bookshop for all his works: John Michael Greer BookshopCoffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comNorth Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.orgSacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, Magick (sacredspacefoundation.org)Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path (thinkific.com)Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana LowConnect with me on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination

Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. In this wide-ranging conversation you'll be hearing about her early career, touring with Darol Anger at age 14, the bands Croooked Still, Hawktail and Punch Brothers with Chris Thile. She reflected on the challenges and thrill of a touring life, the Nashville scene, her teaching through Artistworks, and dynamics of being a woman in Bluegrass. We talked about mentors Bruce Molsky and Tony Trishka, her time at Princeton studying Evolutionary Biology, and the need for self-care and boundaries.  We are featuring music from several of her albums, including her recent projects with sister Natalie and the Swedish musician Lena Jonsson.  Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I've also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/brittany-haas See below for other suggested episodes, linked for your convenience, along with links for newsletter and support pages!   Brittany Haas website Hawktail The Snake with Lena Jonsson Haas with sister Natalie Impromptu Sessions (banjo album) Brittany Haas debut album the Punch Brothers website (Energy Curfew Music hour podcast)  I'm sure that you'll enjoy my conversations  with Adam Hurt Janie Rothfield  Joe K. Walsh  Martin Hayes   Tracy Silverman  Alexis Chartrand   Gina Burgess    Guy Donis  and  Kirsty Money It's a joy to bring these meaningful conversations to you, but this project costs me quite a bit of money and lots of time; please support this series through either my merchandise store or buy me a coffee on my Ko-fi page For the merch, it features a unique design by artist Steffi Kelly and you can browse clothes, stickers, notebooks, water bottles and more, everything printed on demand https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more Why not sign up for my newsletter where you'll get access to exclusive information about upcoming guests?  Please check out my back catalogue, with episodes going back to 2021. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:31) Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School, childhood mentors Bruce Molsky Darol Anger, Alasdair Fraser, family support (05:43) sister cellist Natalie, new album Haas (08:26) The Rose Gardener from the album Haas (link in description) (11:23) gardening, creativity, debut album at 17, touring with Darol Anger at 14 (15:16) Ora Lee from album Brittany Haas (link in description) (19:48) Darol Anger  (24:53) early career, Crooked Still, challenges of touring life (27:46) Princeton, decision not to go to music school, Tony Trishka (29:11) band Hawktail, album Place of Growth (30:31) Antilopen from Hawktail's ablum Place of Growth (link in description) (34:46) new album with Väsen and Hawktail (36:21)Punch Brothers, Energy Curfew Music Hour (37:49) other episodes you'll love, different ways to support this series (38:37) Punch Brothers, balancing creative time, Nashville scene (43:29) Lena Jonsson, new album The Snake (45:49) Låt efter Bach: Vals, from The Snake with Lena Jonssen (link in description) (48:15) jazz, teaching Artistworks, self-awareness and injury prevention (53:27) self-care, boundaries, touring life (56:45) women in Bluegrass (01:01:07) Steve Martin, love of banjo, Impromptu Sessions album, Adam Hurt, composing versus interpreting (01:04:30) Lost Girl from album Impromptu Sessions (link in description) (01:07:23) learning music, Bruce Molsky (01:09:26) finding balance in life (01:10:32) upcoming projects

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with the Professor David Zeitlyn of Oxford University, a leading expert in the anthropology of divination and co-curator of the Bodleian Library's stunning new exhibition, Oracles, Omens, and Answers. Professor Zeitlyn has spent decades studying divination practices across cultures, including his research on, and practice of, Mambila spider divination in Cameroon and Nigeria.We discuss the highlights of the Bodleian Library's exhibition (which is open until April 27, 2025,) and explore the cultural framework of divinatory practices like spider divination, and the intersections of ancient methods and modern tools. I hope you enjoy the conversation!Notes for this Episode:Explore the Bodleian Library's Oracles, Omens, and Answers ExhibitionPurchase the exhibition book Divinations, Oracles & Omens, edited by Michelle Aroney and David ZeitlynProfessor David Zeitlyn's book: Mambila Divination: Framing Questions, Constructing Answers---Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.comNorth Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.orgSacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, Magick (sacredspacefoundation.org)Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path (thinkific.com)Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low

Send us a textIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I had the pleasure of sitting down with author, tarot reader, and witch Madame Pamita to explore the magic of tarot and how it can transform our lives. We discuss her wonderful book, Magical Tarot, which guides readers to use tarot as a tool for personal empowerment and magical growth. (I've already recommended the book to a number of friends and family interested in Tarot.) She shares her insights on developing divination skills, both personally and professionally, and provides thoughtful advice on how to use tarot and magic to create a more joyful, abundant life.This was a wonderful conversation, and although the release has been delayed due to technical issues, I'm very glad to be able to share it now! I hope you enjoy listening.Also, a quick announcement: My co-High Priestess of the North Wyldewood Coven, Denise Cruci, and I will be presenting at the Sacred Space Conference in March 2025. In the notes below, you can find full details and sign up to attend via their website.As always, if you enjoy the show, please share with your friends and leave a 5-star review wherever you listen to this podcast! To get in touch with me, find the show on Instagram at @coffeeanddivination Links:- Madame Pamita's Website: https://www.parlourofwonders.com- Purchase her recent book, Magical Tarot: Magical Tarot Book by Mat Auryn, Madame Pamita | Red Wheel/Weiser (redwheelweiser.com) - Courses by Madame Pamita - Tarot Academy: Tarot Academy - Parlour of Wonders- Upcoming Workshops: Witchcraft Workshops - Parlour of Wonders- Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com- North Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.org - Sacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, Magick (sacredspacefoundation.org) - Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path (thinkific.com)Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low

Send us a Text Message.Our guest for this episode is author and herbalist Coby Michael. Coby is the author of "The Poison Path: Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, and Ritual Entheogens." During the episode we discuss the possibilities of magic and healing with plant allies in the Nightshade family, the links between fears of poison and the power of magical practices, and I greatly appreciated our conversation about these important, challenging topics. Please note that in this episode, we discuss many dangerous, potentially toxic, even deadly plants. No one should interact with these plants or substances made from them without consulting a doctor or licensed physician, and nothing contained in this show constitutes medical advice or should be taken in the place of that advice. Please research these matters very carefully, and do not ingest or put things on your skin or in your lungs unless you have professional guidance and care. Neither myself nor anyone associated with this podcast is responsible for any adverse effects that come from using information from this episode.With that in mind, enjoy the episode!----- Coby Michael's website: https://www.thepoisonersapothecary.com/-- Information on "The Poison Path: Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, and Ritual Entheogens" : The Poison Path Herbal (innertraditions.com)-- The 2024 Plant Cunning Conference in NY: plantcunningconference.com/-- Esotericism Outreach II: A Societas Magica Online Workshop (July 24th, online) - http://tinyurl.com/2e7vb6x2Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

My guest on today's episode is the author, astrologer, wiccan Elder, and ritualist, Ivo Dominguez Jr.  It was a pleasure to have him back on the show, as I've been an admirer of his work for years now, and thoroughly enjoy our conversations. In this episode we discuss psychic training, navigating our strengths and weaknesses in praxis and community, and, in the later parts of the interview, his perspectives on sun signs in astrology and magic.  I deeply appreciate his work and insights, so I hope you enjoy this episode! -- Ivo Dominguez Jr.'s website: Home Page | Ivo Dominguez Jr-- Information on his books and the Llewellyn Sun Sign series: Writings, Etc. | Ivo Dominguez Jr -- Sign up for Ivo Dominguez Jr.'s newsletter: Ivo's Newsletter (mailchi.mp)-- The 2024 Plant Cunning Conference in NY: plantcunningconference.com/-- Esotericism Outreach II: A Societas Magica Online Workshop (July 24th, online) - http://tinyurl.com/2e7vb6x2Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

A fantastic conversation with two wonderful scholars - Christophe Poncet and Peter Mark Adams. We discuss their recent release for Scarlet Imprint: 'Two Esoteric Tarots.' The book (and our conversation) dives into the history of the Sola Busca tarot and the tarot de Marseille. We discuss their history, imagery, connections to one another, and their place in the occult worlds of Renaissance magic and philosophy.I thoroughly enjoyed both their book, and our conversation together for this show!-- Purchase 'Two Esoteric Tarots' from Scarlet Imprint: scarletimprint.com/publications/p/two-esoteric-tarots-- Peter Mark Adams' website: petermarkadams.com/-- The Egyptian Mysteries - three-part, in-depth course from Peter Mark Adams: magicalegyptstore.com/hathor-p-- About author Christophe Poncet: scarletimprint.com/christophe-poncet-- The 2024 Plant Cunning Conference in NY: plantcunningconference.com/-- Esotericism Outreach II: A Societas Magica Online Workshop (July 24th, online) - http://tinyurl.com/2e7vb6x2Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

Gary brings a light touch to Burns' night with a couple of the bard's songs this week, from Robyn Stapleton and our very own Eilidh West. There's a return visit to the bagpipe factory of RG Hardie & Co to catch up on the latest news from there, plus plenty of top drawer piping from bands and soloists alike.TracksThe Bothy Band with Leitrim Fancy, Round the World for Sport, Rip the Calico, Martin Wynne's, the Enchanted Lady, the Holy Land from The Best of the Bothy Band Stuart Liddell with Gaelic Airs & Reels: A Mhoire Mhin-Gheal, Fagail Bharraidh, Tom an Earraidh, Break Yer Bass Drone , Harris Dance, McFadden's Reel , Alasdair Fraser's Welcome to Cape Breton  and The Sheepwife from Inveroran Robyn Stapleton with Ca the Yowes from Songs of Robert Burns Lothian and Borders Police Pipe Band with the Sleeping Tune, live at Glasgow Royal Concert HallField Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band with The Ness Pipers, The Steampacket, Mobouy Bridge and the Ness Pipers from Impact Callum Beaumont with Raigmore and Sandy's New Chanter from Winter Storm 2020 Eilidh West with Ae Fond Kiss (Live from the Bothy) Paul Anderson with Father John MacMillan of Barra and the MacNeills of Ugadale from The Journey Home LinksRG Hardie Twist Trap Practice Pipes - Setting Up and TuningSupport the show

Our 492nd episode, which aired on December 24, 2023, and featured our annual holiday episode. Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas – Christmas Day Ida Moarnin/Lady Spence's Reel/Sleep Soond, Fire & Grace The McDades – See Among the Winter's Snow, A Winter Collection John Whelan & Friends – The Heather in Winter, Flirting with the Edge The Barra MacNeils – Christmas Comes But Once A Year (Christmas In Carrick), The Christmas Album Tim Edey – Munster Cloak/The Galician Carol, Tim Edey's Celtic Christmas Vol. 1 John McCutcheon – Christmas in the Trenches, Water From Another Time Jillian LaDage – To Drive The Cold Winter Away, Enchanted Winter June Tabor – Winter Comes In/Vidlin Voe, Ashore Matthew Byrne – We Three Kings – Sing Through the Earth & Sky EP Tim Edey – Taladh Chriosda, Tim Edey's Celtic Christmas Vol. 1 Tamarack – Logging Camp Christmas, Frobisher Bay Michael O'Suilleabhain – Christmas Eve, Michael O'Suilleabhain

Today's episode is an excellent chat with A.C. Stauble and Isaac Hill, two individuals who are both fellow magicians, permaculturalists, and podcast hosts. I've been a long-time fan of their show, the Plant Cunning Podcast, which highlights connections between herbalism, magic, permaculture, and the healing arts. Isaac is a permaculturalist with over a decade of experience gardening and cultivating a native plant nursery, as well as a Heathen practitioner and author. A.C. is a farmer, herbalist, community builder, and teacher. In today's interview, we discuss developing relationships with the Land and plant spirits, creating the Plant Cunning Conference they hosted this summer, and thoughts on the nature of healthy community connections in our lives.  Enjoy!-- The Plant Cunning Podcast on Apple: Plant Cunning Podcast on Apple Podcasts-- Follow the Plant Cunning Podcast on Instagram: Plant Cunning (@plantcunning) • Instagram photos and videos-- The Plant Cunning Podcast on YouTube: Plant Cunning - YouTube----- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

As we near the end of the year, it's a great time to talk about timing and astrology, and I'm happy to welcome astrologer and musician ZamboniFunk to the podcast to do just that. I've followed Zamboni's work for a few years now, and on the show today, we discuss the 'negatives and positives' of transits and challenging aspects in charts, eclipses, rhythm's relationship to magic, and much more. It's always a pleasure to talk with him, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! (If you're curious about the musical synchronization elements we discuss later in the show, I've included links to a few videos about that below.)-- ZamboniFunk's website: ZamboniFunk-- Follow ZamboniFunk on Instagram: Zamboni Funk (@zambonifunk) | Instagram profile-- ZamboniFunk patreon: Zamboni Funk | creating an understanding of astrology in an enchanted world | Patreon-- ZamboniFunk's music: Music — ZamboniFunk -- The Surprising Secret of Synchronization: https://youtu.be/t-_VPRCtiUg?si=v8XL4EnrSbF47Hel-- Sound Therapy and Music Medicine - Biological Mechanisms with John Stuart Reid : CIMTR lecture 2023   https://youtu.be/xgDg2PP_oHw?si=2jc0bZkAqPBp04TJ-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas arrived in Portland November 13, a day before their scheduled concert at Alberta Rose Theatre. It was the last stop on their tour and they stopped for breakfast, then planned to see the sites of the city.But the day turned out much differently than the world-renowned Scottish fiddle player planned.They came out to find someone had broken into their car, parked at SW 10th and Taylor, and stole all their musical equipment and suitcases at some point between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.“Every single thing in the car was taken: Two suitcases, a cello and a massive flight case and my violin and a big bag of equipment,” Fraser told KOIN 6 News.“So at this point we are missing the violin, my treasured violin, all my microphone equipment and Natalie's suitcase,” Fraser said. “Most of my luggage and Natalie's suitcase is gone.”Fraser, 68, played that violin since he was 8. He knows nothing else.Support the show

It's always a great pleasure to talk fortune-telling and omen logic with author and magician Gordon White. This conversation centered around his newly released Lenormand deck, "Fortune's Fools," which was co-created with the artist Colin Alexander. The "little white book" he wrote and included with the deck, discussing techniques of effective cartomancy (and which can be applied to much more than just Lenormand contexts,) was excellent to discuss with him in this episode.  I hope you enjoy it!-- Gordon's RuneSoup website: http://www.runesoup.com -- Gordon's "Fortune's Fools" release: Fortunes Fools (runesoup.com) https://fortunesfools.runesoup.com/ -- Fortune's Fools YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThXw6tur4r9hW8hKrWow18Rrn96BEb70&si=M-_EL6h6ebbFxIN4 -- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

A great chat and a very wonderful return to the show with geomancer, historian, author, and cunning practitioner Dr. Alexander Cummins! In this most wonderful October season, we spoke about folk necromancy, magic, Spirits of place, and making connections in our living landscapes with the help of our Ancestors and honored Dead. Enjoy!-- Dr. Alexander Cummin's website:http://www.alexandercummins.com/-- Dr. Cummins' recent classes on The Cauldron Black: https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/to-the-fowl-of-the-air-bird-magic-in-english-cunning-craft-with-dr-alexander-cummins-- "A Book of the Magi: Lore, Prayers, & Spellcraft of the Three Holy Kings" book link: http://www.alexandercummins.com/articles/2018/3/2/a-book-of-the-magi-lore-prayers-spellcraft-of-the-three-holy-kings -- Dr. Alexander Cummins' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrAlexanderCummins -- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

On today's newscast we've got your weekend weather forecast which includes the potential for some precipitation.  Then KVMR's Steve Baker sits down for an in-depth Celtic Festival interview with hometown favorite, Scottish fiddler, Alasdair Fraser. Although he hails from the central lowlands of Scotland, Alasdair has made his home in the Sierra Foothills.  He plays alongside cellist Natalie Haas at this weekend's KVMR Celtic Festival.  Listen in to hear the man dubbed the “Michael Jordan of Scottish Fiddling”.  And The California Report looks at the legacy of longtime US Senator Diane Feinstein who passed away yesterday at the age of 90.

A lovely episode with geomancer and astrological magician Bellatrix Rose. We chat about her thoughts on meeting the spirits of geomancy, her entry into the art, and how to best combine astrology with magical remediation. Enjoy!-- Bellatrix Rose's website:https://www.cunningandcraft.com/-- John Michael Greer's book on Geomancy, "The Art and Practice of Geomancy" : https://shorturl.at/egGT6-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org-- Coffee and Divination on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/

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My guests this week are Natalie and Brittany Haas, who join me to chat about their great new record Haas.Some of you will be familiar with Brittany from Hawktail and Crooked Still, and Natalie from her long standing musical partnership with Alasdair Fraser. This new record marks their first duo recording, despite them having played music together for most of their lives.It was a fascinating, and fun, conversation - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Here's where you'll find more info on the things we chat about:Natalie and Brittany's BandcampBrittany's ArtistWorks course Natalie's String Masters courseFollow them on Instagram:BrittanyNatalieCheck out their websites:BrittanyNatalieBluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - making some of the finest guitars and mandolins in the world since the 1970s. Visit Collingsguitars.com and find out why. ===- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Author and scholar John Michael Greer returns to the podcast to discuss several of his excellent books, along with his recently re-released oracle deck, The Sacred Geometry Oracle.  This was a fascinating chat about sacred geometry, technology and nature, architecture, music, and art. As always, I deeply enjoyed our conversation, and I hope you do as well!— John Michael Greer's website: https://www.ecosophia.net-- JMG's dream width page: http://ecosophia.dreamwidth.org-- The Ceremony of the Grail: Ancient Mysteries, Gnostic Heresies, and the Lost Rituals of Freemasonry a book by John Michael Greer (bookshop.org)--  The Occult Philosophy Workbook: A One Year Course in the Secret Wisdom-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org

This week, our episode is a conversation with the wonderful heathen author and seer Patricia Lafayllve. Within the excellent heathen organization, The Troth, she is an Elder, as well as High Steward. She has performed rituals throughout the US, and is a natural Seer and trained seidr-worker, and in our conversation together, we discussed the essential skills needed to practice trance-based divination, the importance of respect and grounded research in our personal worship, and her two excellent books: A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru and Freyja, Lady, Vanadis: An Introduction to the Goddess.Enjoy!- Links for Patricia's two books: "A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru" and "Freyja, Lady, Vanadis: An Introduction to the Goddess" - - The Troth | Inclusive Heathenry, Asatru and Norse Paganism-- To join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/coffeeanddivination-- Register for the Launch Party: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lQTNVeBKTj2OF40SSSxx0w -- Coffee and Divination's Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low

The very first "solo show" of Coffee and Divination! I wanted to speak a little about a topic that's come up with a number with my guests recently: how we relate to our divinatory tools, and also how we might deepen our connections to them. As a Witch who practices a nature-based, pantheist, and animist Tradition, the act of relating to forms of divination, and the Spirits who speak through them, is something I think a great deal about both as a teacher and a practitioner. In today's episode, I share five things that I feel are key to developing healthy relationships in divination. There is obviously a great deal to say on the topic, so this is only a beginning... I am also excited to officially announce the podcast's new Patreon page! To show my thanks to our listeners, I'll be hosting a special Patreon-only Zoom "Coffee and Divination" chat hangout each month, (beginning with a Launch Party on April 1st,) where we can chat, discuss magic planning, and where myself and my rotating guest co-hosts will throw cards or otherwise answer listener questions during the hour...  For our Patreon members, I'll also be releasing additional content including monthly templates and spreadsheets for divination, advance notice of guests, extra episodes, and more. Check out the Patreon page to learn more and to sign up! Enjoy this week's episode, and I hope I'll see you all at our Zoom Patreon Launch Party on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. -- To join our Patreon: patreon.com/coffeeanddivination-- Register for the Launch Party: Webinar Registration - Zoom -- Coffee and Divination's Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com -- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.

The latest episode is another lovely discussion with author, poet, and scholar Peter Mark Adams.  His latest work, "Hagia Sophia / Sanctum of Kronos: Spiritual Dissent in an Age of Tyranny," is a fascinating exploration of the pagan Mystery cults and their diverse survivals in later philosophical traditions, as well as a discussion of the ways in which the construction of the Hagia Sophia cathedral in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) encapsulates the metaphysics of spiritual union taught within the Eleusinian tradition – all in the face of intense persecution and oppression. Diving into the nature of sacred art, symbolism, and religious 'survivals,' I really enjoyed the conversation and I hope you do as well!-- Peter's website: www.petermarkadams.com | Author Peter Mark Adams' Official Site -- Peter's profile on Scarlet Imprint - Peter Mark Adams | Scarlet Imprint -- Link to buy Hagia Sophia / Sanctum of Kronos: Spiritual Dissent in an Age of Tyranny | Scarlet Imprint -- Coffee and Divination's Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.

A very enjoyable conversation with the inspiring author, teacher, and sorcerer, Jason Miller.  Jason is the author of many books, including his most recent, Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies.  We spoke about the nature of divination and fortune-making, the importance of discernment, building skills through practice and self-reflection, and much more. I certainly enjoyed it, and I hope you do as well!-- Jason's website: Strategic Sorcery -- Upcoming online course - "Jupiter: The Sorcery of Achievement" -- Link to buy Consorting with Spirits-- Coffee and Divination's Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.

Our second episode of 2023, and it was a wonderful conversation with PGM and practical occult practitioner Alison Chicosky. Alison is the author of The Secrets of Helios: Unlocking the Practical Uses of PGM IV.1596-1715 which was recently released by Hadean Press. She is a PGM practitioner, magician, and founder of the www.PracticalOccult.com website. We had a lovely chat about the nature of Egyptian magic, obtaining knowledge from Spirits (while developing relationships with Them,) and deepening our connections to ritual in everyday life.  I look forward to having her on the show again, and I hope you enjoy this conversation!-- Alison's' website: http://www.PracticalOccult.com-- The Secrets of Helios: Unlocking the Practical Uses of PGM IV.1596-1715-- Alison's PGM Study and Practice Facebook group: PGM Study & Practice Group | Facebook -- Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.

It's 2023, and we're very excited for the magical possibilities of this spring! It's time for our look ahead at the first half of 2023 with astrologer and friend of the show, Brittany Goss. Her look ahead gives plenty of inspiration, dates to look forward to, magic to plan, and much more.  An inspiring chat, as always.-- Brittany Goss' website: https://rebelastrology.net-- Brittany's Rebel Astrology Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelastrology-- Brittany's upcoming free workshop on Lunar Cycle Planning, on Jan. 18, 2023: Lunar Cycle Planning Workshop (mykajabi.com)-- Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.

A bit of a tribute to Ian Tyson, and a preview of the first Rogue shows of 2023 with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, and David Francey. Lots of new releases from all around the planet in the first hour, and then mostly new music from North Ameria and the British Isles in the second half - many of those selectios Canadian, of course! Some pretty punchy folk rock at the end,,too!

A lovely conversation with author, diviner, Witch, and magical project manager Ivy Bromius, all about using magic to enchant for our desires, and create our best life. We delved into how divination interweaves with magical workings, and the importance of "doing more magic" on a regular basis. This is a conversation I was looking forward to for a while, and it was a joy to talk with Ivy about these important topics. -- Ivy's website: https://www.circlethrice.com-- Ivy's guide to planning - Risky Business: Risky Business | Circle Thrice-- The Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low

Our 448th episode, which aired on December 18, 2022, and featured Christmas and winter-themed Celtic music. Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas - Shetland Set: Christmas Day Ida Moarnin/Lady Spence's Reel/Sleep Soond, Fire & Grace Andy Irvine & Friends – Longford Weaver/Christmas Eve, Old Dog Long Road Vol. 1 Isla Ratcliff – Isla Be Home for Christmas, The Castalia Matthew Byrne – Christmas Flight, Sing Through the Earth & Skies (EP) Adam Young – Winter Sets In, Yearbook Slide – Song for a Winter's Night, Mendicity Battlefield Band – Kantara to El' Arish/Christmas Carousal/Willie Roy's Loomhouse, There's A Buzz Jillian LaDage – Christmas in The Olden Time, Enchanted Winter John Whelan & Friends – The Heather in Winter, Flirting with the Edge Brendan Bulger, Marty Fahey & Kathleen Gavin – The Chandelier/Christmas In America, Music At The House Seamus Egan – The Day's Last Night, Celtic Christmas II: A Windham Hill Christmas Pat Kilbride – Ceol Na Nollag, Loose Cannon

This week, songs about saying goodbye performed by a variety of artists recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Farewells have produced some of our most powerful and emotional works of art. Goodbye is a theme endlessly explored in paintings, sculpture, literature and film. Music is no different. In this episode, we'll hear songs of farewell written for everything from beloved people, to places, careers, innocence, life, and even a horse. Featured are experimental folk ensemble Jayme Stone & the Lomax Project with Moira Smiley, renowned cowboy singer Don Edwards, the Paul Brock Band with Dennis Carey & Dave Curley, Smithsonian Folkways artists Anna & Elizabeth, Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser with cellist Natalie Haas, Texas swing and bluegrass phenomenon The Purple Hulls, John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Smithsonian Folkways artists Lula Wiles, traditional fiddler Bruce Molsky, folk singer and actor Joe Purdy & friends, and ubiquitous cowboy cadre Riders in the Sky. In this week's “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Bob Blair performing the traditional song “Who Will Sing?” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. Renowned folk musician Aubrey Atwater presents songs about home. Leaving home, missing home, and going home are all themes of Aubrey's segment this week.

A fantastic conversation with author, teacher, and diviner Brian Wilkins, centering on his new book and oracle deck, "The Oracle of Decans."  We delved into a discussion of the 36 Decan spirits, as well as the nature and interplay of magic, divination, and healing. This is a book and deck I've been looking forward to for a while, and the conversation around it is one I hope you enjoy.  Important work in this world, and these times. Brian also treated our live audience to a few quick readings on their questions, and if you'd like the chance to be a part of our "studio audience" the next time we do a live taping of the show, be sure to join the newsletter on the Coffee and Divination website!-- Brian Wilkins' website: https://www.wilkinsbrian.com-- Order the book and deck from Revelore Press: https://revelore.press/product/oracle-of-decans/-- Gordon White's website: https://runesoup.com/-- "36 Faces: The History, Astrology and Magic of the Decans" by Austin Coppock: https://austincoppock.com/shop/36-faces-the-history-astrology-and-magic-of-the-decans/-- The Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low

It's that time of year already! A look ahead at the second half of 2022 with astrolger and friend of the show, Brittany Goss. Her look ahead gives plenty of inspiration, as well as some cautions, and I'm sure the dates and times she provides for potential magic will be helpful for many of us.  A great chat, as always.-- Brittany Goss' website: https://rebelastrology.net-- Brittany's Rebel Astrology Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelastrology -- Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.

It was wonderful to have author and poet Peter Mark Adams back on the show to talk about his recent release: “The Power of the Healing Field: Energy Medicine, Psi Abilities, and Ancestral Healing”  In our chat we discuss healing modalities, the connections between healing, divination, trance, and shamanic traditions, and talk through a little of how we can incorporate energy work in our lives. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, as well as Peter's latest book, and I hope you do as well!-- Peter's website: https://petermarkadams.com-- Direct link to purchase "The Power of the Healing Field": https://petermarkadams.com/powerofhealingfield/-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low-- Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com

As you may already know, I have a fondness for folk music from the United Kingdom. This week we sample some new and some classic U.K. folk. We'll hear new music from Fay Hield, Martin Simpson, Ye Vagabonds, John Smith and Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas. Also included are selections from John Renbourn & Wizz Jones, Dave Swarbrick, Nic Jones, The Unthanks and more. Take a trip across the big pond from the comfort of your living room … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / SmithsonianFolkwaysAlasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas / “Caledonian Carolina” / Syzygy / CulburnieFay Hield / “Cruel Mother” / Wrackline / TopicJohn Renbourn & Wizz Jones / “Hey Hey” / Joint Control / RiverboatRichard Thompson / “The Light Bob's Lassie” / Vision & Revision / TopicDave Swarbrick / “The Teetotalers Medley” / Rags, Reels & Airs / TopicMartin Simpson / “3 Day Millionaire-Don't Put Your Banjo in the Shed Mr. Waterson” / Home Recordings / TopicThe Unthanks / “What Can a Song do to You?” / The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake / RabbleRouserNic Jones / “The Little Pot Stove” / Penguin Eggs / TopicAlasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas / “Moccasin Walk-Ackley Lake” / Syzygy / CulburnieJohn Smith / “Star-Crossed Lovers” / The Fray / CommonerThe Furrow Collective / “Hind Horn” / At Our Last Meeting / FurrowYe Vagabonds / “The Foggy Dew” / The Hare's Lament / River LeaJohn Doyle / “The Rambler from Clare” / The Path of Stones / CompassPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / SmithsonianFolkways

A fascinating conversation with an author I've admired for many years, John Opsopaus. His work on the alphabet divinatory oracles of the ancient Greek world, "The Oracles of Apollo: Practical Ancient Greek Divination for Today" is a title I highly recommend, and he joins me to speak about it, as well as his thoughts on the art and practice of divination, and the worship of the Greek Gods.  His newest work, "The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon" is also a fascinating read, and one we'll hopefully dive more into in a future discussion.— John Opsopaus' website: http://www.opsopaus.com-- His author page on Llewellyn's website -- Order The Oracles of Apollo book-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition are available at the Enter the Wyldewood website

Author, astrologer, and teacher Ivo Dominguez Jr. joins us to discuss divination and prophecy, and some of what he covers in his fantastic book, The Keys to Perception: A Practical Guide to Psychic Development.  I thoroughly enjoyed this fist conversation together, and I hope you do as well!— Ivo's website: http://ivodominguezjr.com-- His author page on IndieBound-- Upcoming teaching schedule details -- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition are available at the Enter the Wyldewood website

Author and scholar John Michael Greer returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Twilight of Pluto: Astrology and the Rise and Fall of Planetary Influences. This was a fascinating chat about astrology, art, culture, and societal changes as they relate to Fate, the heavens, and what we see in the sky.  I really enjoyed the book, and the conversation, and I hope you do as well!— John Michael Greer's website: https://www.ecosophia.net-- JMG's dream width page: http://ecosophia.dreamwidth.org-- To buy the Twilight of Pluto - click here-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org

The intro and interstitial tracks from today's episode are The Wail, the 1927 foxtrot by Carleton Coon/Joe Sanders (1927 foxtrot), performed by BLT on the 1987 cassette tape Music from Here and There, Now and Then, with Kate Barnes on piano, Mary Lea on violin, and Bill Tomczak on clarinet; Alabama Jubilee, performed live at the Guiding Star Grange by Ralph Sweet's All-Starts (Ralph Sweet as the Caller, Lee Blackwell on drums, David Cantieni on alto sax, Stuart Kenney on acoustic bass, Dave Langford on fiddle, Ann Percival on guitar and backing vocals, Pete Sutherland on piano and backing vocals, Bill Tomczak on Tenor Sax and the Arranger) from the 2004 CD Shindig in the Barn; Red Haired Boy performed live at the 2001 Asheville Summer Soireé by The Latter Day Lizards, with Dave Langford on violin and fiddle strum, Bill Tomczak on clarinet, Kate Barnes on piano, harmonica, and Carol Hamm on acoustic bass.Log Cabin by The Latter Day Lizards from the 2007 CD Rainy Night in Montague with Dave Langford on fiddle, Bill Tomczak on tenor sax, Kate Barnes on piano, Stuart Kenney on acoustic bass; And Bethena the 1905 concert waltz by Scott Joplin, from BLT's 1998 CD Gypsy Wine with Kate Barnes on piano, Mary Lea on violin, and Bill Tomczak on clarinet.See the Contra Pulse website for transcripts and more. Or click here to download it directly.And the Country Dance and Song Society for information about Contra and English country dance across the continent.See and hear Bill Tomczak in action:Visit Bill's collection of contra dance articles at his Musaique website.Head over to The Latter Day Lizards website.To see the Latter Day Lizards playing, check out this video of them at the Atlanta Dance Weekend in 2012, and here you'll see them playing at the Concord Scout House.See Bill play drum, clarinet, and saxophone at the 1994 Old Songs Folk FestivalHere's Devil's Dream/Opera Reel played by Bill, Pete Sutherland, and Bob McQuillen at the Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend in 2004. Even though you can only hear Bill in this video, we couldn't resist sharing it because of the charming Bob McQuillen moment at the beginning!Watch BLT play Romany Polka at the 2017 Vintage Dance Weekend in Cincinnati.Check out this virtual concert with Bill in the Portland Megaband in 2021.Odds and ends mentioned in this interview:Visit the website for the Folk Arts Center of New England.One of the greatest carriers of the Scottish fiddle music tradition, Alasdair Fraser.Definitely check out the computer generated Harry Potter chapter, you'll be glad you did!Vladimir's Steamboat from Fiddle FeverFootage of the dance Vallimont's Steamboat, played to a different tuneBig John McNeil from Fiddle Fever with multiple harmony parts and multiple modulations.Some folks mentioned in this episode have their own Contra Pulse episode. Check them out: Mary Lea, Kate Barnes

Author and chaos magician Gordon White returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Ani.Mystic. This was a wonderful conversation about a book I thoroughly enjoyed reading, delving into animism, ways of thinking, healing and right relations, magic, "nature" and much more. Our chat also dipped a little into the complex nature of protection and malefica, which is the current RuneSoup course, and more info on that you can also be found via the links below.— Gordon White's website: https://www.runesoup.com-- Ani.Mystic -  to buy the book from the publisher: https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/ani-mystic-- Gordon's previous Scarlet Imprint publication, Star.Ships: https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/star-ships -- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- The Coffee and Divination website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- More about JoAnna Farrer's coven and the North Wyldewood Tradition: http://www.northwyldewood.org

An excellent conversation with diviner, healer, and author Dylan Warren-Davis. Dylan is the author of the classic guide to cheiromancy (hand reading) - "The Hand Reveals: A Complete Guide to Cheiromancy - the Western Tradition of Handreading."  He has been practicing cheiromancy for over 40 years, and his writings on the subject are a wonderful and in-depth introduction to this very ancient art.  I really enjoyed reading "The Hand Reveals" and was very glad to sit down and discuss it with Dylan this week.  For those interested in the practice of hand reading, he will be leading a course on the work beginning very soon - Feb. 21, and I highly recommend checking it out!Buy "The Hand Reveals" : https://bit.ly/3rR2Xr2Facebook page for the work: https://www.facebook.com/thehandrevealsSign up and find out more about the Cheiromancy course beginning on Feb. 21: https://bit.ly/3sJ6B5cTheme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.JoAnna Farrer's debut album, Liminal Paths, on Bandcamp: https://joannafarrer.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-pathsEnding music: Pollen Path by Elana LowWebsite: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com

Natalie Haas has helped define this new role for strings that I keep talking about--the future of string playing, which I believe is all about being a genuine rhythm player, not just a melody/virtuosic player.  Natalie is the consummate rhythm string player, and her 20-year duo with Scottish fiddle master Alasdair Fraser is testament to that. She breaks it down, clearly demonstrates a groove for us, and is a good sport on her segment of Not My Gig, where I quiz the long-time teacher at the Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School about...The Valley of the Sun, an early Hollywood western. 

Notes: Lissa Schneckenburger's song has a personal back story that we get into during the conversation part of the episode -- along with discussion of change-making as integral to music-making, the similarities and differences of violin and voice as instruments, why Lissa chose songs with words for her recent solo album... Lissa spills over with ideas, generosity, connections, and a deeply caring heart -- our time together was a treat for me. This song feels particularly appropriate at this turn of the year, when we are tired of COVID and injustice and it is easy to be fearful... "we are rising, we are shining, we have the power"... "we will not let this be the end". Something a little different on this episode -- after she invited us to join, I included myself singing with Lissa and experimenting (sometimes more successfully than others) with harmonies... my hope is that that encourages you, too, to explore. Brendan Taaffe says you're only ever one note away from a great harmony! If you want to hear the song already beautifully harmonized and sing along with a polished version after you've learned it on the podcast, check out the links below for Low Lily's video. Songwriter Info: Lissa Schneckenburger is a fiddle player and singer whose roots are in folk music in Maine. She lives in Brattleboro, Vermont, now, and says, “To me, music creates community. Music is what people sing along to, dance to, fall in love to… music brings people together." Giving concerts on her own or as part of the trio, Low Lily, as well as supporting other musicians with practice challenges (and jokes) through her website, Lissa consistently does her part to build community. Her solo album, Thunder In My Arms, is a tender, powerful collection of songs about attachment, parenting, and trauma. We talk about its origin and development in this episode's conversation. Links: Lissa's website: lissafiddle.com Low Lily's music video of Labor On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2XtOspP1Jc Peter Mulvey (bike tours and music!) https://www.petermulvey.com/ The Road North by Alasdair Fraser and Paul MacHlis -- one of Lissa's influential albums Moosewood borscht recipe by Mollie Katzen -- the link goes to a blogpost with the recipe, or buy the whole cookbook at your local bookstore -- a 40th anniversary edition was released and is still in print. Kafari on kafarimusic.bandcamp.com/ -- a Black, Portland, Maine-based artist Lissa wishes more people knew about... piano and percussion music. Duet with Lissa on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@lissafiddle? Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:03:16 Start time of reprise: 00:56:30 Nuts & Bolts: 6:8, Aeolian, verses & chorus Visit abreathofsong.com for lyrics, more of Patty's artwork, and a way to nominate songs or songwriters for the podcast. Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters!

A look ahead at the first half of 2022! As we close out the strangeness of 2021, it was wonderful to hear astrologer Brittany Goss' analysis of what's to come in 2022. As usual, I found the discussion with Brittany to be inspiring and heartening, while still being a no-nonsense discussion of some of the issues presenting themselves in the astro-weather to come.  I thoroughly enjoy these chats with Brittany, and hope you find this one as helpful as I did.-- Brittany Goss' website: https://rebelastrology.net-- Brittany's Rebel Astrology Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelastrology -- Brittany's free 5-day Star Power experience (Jan. 3 - 7, 2022) : https://bit.ly/3JpQe55-- Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.

A great conversation with diviner and author Lilith Dorsey. Lilith is the author of numerous books, including "Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions" , "Voodoo and African Traditional Religion" , and "Water Magic: Elements of Witchcraft."  They have been a professional psychic and teacher for over three decades and are a frequent presenter at festivals and gatherings, including HexFest, WitchCon, Sirius Rising, Witch'sFest USA, and many others. I had been looking forward to this conversation for a while, and am so glad that Lilith could join me for a wide-ranging discussion of Santería, art, witchcraft, and ways and means of divination. Enjoy!Lilith's website: https://lilithdorsey.comLilith's Voodoo Universe blog: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/Buy "Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions" by Lilith Dorsey: https://redwheelweiser.com/detail.html?id=9781578636952Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.JoAnna Farrer's debut album, Liminal Paths, on Bandcamp: https://joannafarrer.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-pathsLiminal Paths on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3t2UGfIZ8x4ts4t8OgpXJwLiminal Paths on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/liminal-paths/1590193743Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana LowWebsite: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com

On this episode of Coffee & Divination, we welcome back author and magician John Michael Greer. He's written numerous works on a variety of topics, including ecology, politics, appropriate technology, oil depletion, Druidry, divination, and magic. (He has written over 50 titles so far.) In this discussion, we delve into some of the magical underpinnings of politics today, as well as in the more distant past. His recent thought-provoking book, "The King in Orange: The Magical and Occult Roots of Political Power," was our jumping off point, and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.-- John Michael Greer's Ecosophia blog: https://www.ecosophia.net-- Link to "The King in Orange": https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-king-in-orange-- John Michael Greer's works: https://bookshop.org/shop/jmg-- JMG's Dreamwidth page: https://ecosophia.dreamwidth.org-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- JoAnna Farrer's debut album, Liminal Paths, on Bandcamp: https://joannafarrer.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-paths-- Liminal Paths on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3t2UGfIZ8x4ts4t8OgpXJw-- Liminal Paths on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/liminal-paths/1590193743-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com

On this episode of Coffee & Divination, we welcome back author Peter Mark Adams. Peter is the author of “The Game of Saturn: Decoding the Sola-Busca Tarocchi” and "Dancing out the Mysteries of Dionysus."  This was a fantastic discussion of the Dionysian themed frescos of Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries, which are not only incredibly beautiful works of art, they constitute the single most important theurgical narrative to have survived in the Western esoteric tradition. It was a great conversation that delved into some beautiful territory, and I hope you enjoy it!PLEASE NOTE: In the video version of this episode, found on Vimeo and linked here in the show notes, I include images of some of the frescos as we discuss them, so I recommend watching the video version if you have the chance.-- Video version of this interview: https://vimeo.com/641341824-- Peter's website: https://petermarkadams.com-- Scarlet Imprint page for his works: https://scarletimprint.com/peter-mark-adams-- Direct link to Mystai: https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/mystai-- Peter's upcoming book, The Power of the Healing Field : https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Power-of-the-Healing-Field/Peter-Mark-Adams/9781644113585-- Review of ‘Stranger in the Mask of a Deer' by Richard Skelton - review written by Peter Mark Adams: https://www.paralibrum.com/reviews/stranger-in-the-mask-of-a-deer-by-richard-skelton -- "Portrait of a Priestess: Women and Ritual in Ancient Greece" by Joan Breton Connelly  :  https://www.worldcat.org/title/portrait-of-a-priestess-women-and-ritual-in-ancient-greece/oclc/1036764765--  "A Place at the Altar: Priestesses in Republican Rome" by Meghan J. DiLuzio : https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691169576/a-place-at-the-altar-- YouTube video of "Vestal Hairdressing: recreating the "Seni Crines'" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA9JYWh1r7U&t=149s-- Theme music: Come with Me by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.-- Ending music: Pollen Path by Elana Low-- Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com

We kicked off Season 2 with two of the finest purveyors of Scottish fiddle music you’ll set your ears on – Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas. They travel the world teaching and performing so we were thrilled that they stopped in and visited us in Elkin. We also welcomed the singer-songwriter Bill West and the Dan River Girls to the show. The Dan River Girls have been long-time students of Alasdair and Natalie, at their renowned fiddle camp on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, so this show has some spirited collaboration!