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We survived the subclasses. We survived the wizard subclasses. Now Arcana Unleashed Part 3 asks the truly dangerous questions: What if every wizard got a Pokémon? What if every magical faction agreed that the Ninth Quill sucks? And what if an invisible imp could carry your entire adventuring party through a wall while you relax inside a genie lamp like the world's most heavily armed first-class passengers? This week, we're digging into the rest of Arcana Unleashed, including new backgrounds, feats, spells, magical factions, evolving magic items, monsters, and a dungeon puzzle whose greatest challenge is apparently identifying which end of a snake has the head. Welcome aboard Infernal Air. Please keep your arms, legs, and extraplanar vessels inside the familiar at all times. Show Notes We've covered the Arcana Unleashed subclasses. We've given Tyler an entire episode of wizard content. Now it's time to dig through everything else Wizards of the Coast packed into the book, and there is a lot more here than we expected. We start with the new Arcana Unleashed backgrounds and origin feats, where the results range from flavorful-but-forgettable to options that could seriously change how characters are built. Familiar Friend immediately gets our attention, especially once the rest of the familiar feats enter the picture. Arcane Warrior opens wizard cantrips to characters with Fighting Styles, while the new school-specific Adept feats offer spellcasters ways to steal spells and tricks from outside their usual class options. Then things get weird. Battle Familiar might be one of the strongest new D&D 2024 spells in Arcana Unleashed. It looks suspiciously like Summon Beast, except it does not require concentration, which means there is very little reason not to have one running whenever possible. Add familiar feats, Conjurer interactions, Necromancer options, and Pact of the Chain nonsense, and suddenly your adorable magical pet is an active participant in breaking the action economy. We also discover that Otherworldly Familiar lets a familiar move through walls, which naturally leads to an invisible imp carrying a Genie Warlock's vessel, and potentially the entire party, directly through the dungeon. Congratulations. You have invented Infernal Air and apparently solved dungeon crawling. The new Arcana Unleashed spells keep the chaos going. Detonation inspires the return of bag-of-rats logic, Mordenkainen's Lucubration provides an expensive way to trade higher-level spell slots for lower-level ones, and Summon Dinosaur requires very little explanation because sometimes the spell name is already doing all the work. Beyond character options, Arcana Unleashed includes advice for building magic-heavy campaign settings, creating magical traditions, defining society's relationship with magic, and using group patrons. The magical faction system expands that idea with organizations tied to each school of magic, complete with goals, renown rewards, relationships, player options, and Bastion facilities. Some are noble. Some are creepy. The Crucible Keepers apparently treat magical disasters like sporting events. The Bringers of the Cosmic Dawn have decided transmutation needed more body horror. The Covenant of the Grave gives necromancy a surprisingly thoughtful treatment. And nearly everybody hates the Ninth Quill because, as it turns out, being an organized magical crime syndicate is not a great way to make friends. We also dig into the new D&D evolving magic item rules. There are several premade examples, a simple system for upgrading items into higher-rarity versions, and a more flexible framework for adding new powers as an item grows. The concept is useful, particularly for DMs building long-term rewards, even if we wish the book gave us a lot more material to work with. Arcana Unleashed also brings back creatures like the baelnorn, introduces archmages themed around the schools of magic, and includes the level 1 adventure Tomb of the Shadow Serpents. Venger has apparently created a multiversal dungeon-based recruitment program where surviving a few traps and assembling three pieces of a snake qualifies you for employment in an evil organization. Which explains a lot about Venger's career. By the end of our Arcana Unleashed Part 3 review, the mechanics remain the strongest part of the book. The feats offer some genuinely interesting character-building options, the familiar material could have a major impact on D&D 5e character optimization, and the spells contain several standouts. The magical factions and worldbuilding material provide useful starting points for DMs, while the evolving magic item system feels like a good idea that we wish had been given more room to grow. And Battle Familiar probably needs concentration. Seriously. Key Takeaways Arcana Unleashed adds ten backgrounds and origin feats, with Familiar Friend standing out because it dramatically improves familiar survivability and unlocks the book's additional familiar feats. Arcane Warrior gives Fighters, Paladins, Rangers, and other characters with Fighting Styles access to wizard cantrips, opening up plenty of new D&D 2024 character build options. The school-specific Adept feats provide new spells and magical abilities, effectively offering lightweight versions of the eight schools of magic to characters outside the Wizard class. Battle Familiar is one of the biggest mechanical standouts in the book. Its lack of concentration creates extremely powerful interactions with familiars, summoners, Conjurer Wizards, Necromancer Wizards, and Pact of the Chain Warlocks. The Arcana Unleashed magical factions give DMs ready-made organizations for Abjuration, Conjuration, Divination, Enchantment, Evocation, Illusion, Necromancy, and Transmutation, complete with renown rewards and faction-specific Bastion facilities. The new evolving magic item rules provide a solid framework for D&D campaigns where weapons, armor, wands, and other magical equipment grow alongside their owners, although the system could use more examples and options. Tomb of the Shadow Serpents is a simple level 1 dungeon crawl built around Venger recruiting adventurers for future schemes. The loot is surprisingly generous, the encounters are straightforward, and the snake puzzle may be the greatest threat ever posed to player overthinking. Overall, Arcana Unleashed Part 3 reinforces the book's biggest strength: mechanics. The feats, spells, familiar options, and character customization tools are much stronger than the lighter worldbuilding material, and several options look likely to become significant parts of the D&D 5e 2024 optimization landscape. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia https://ashelydm.com/ https://ashelydm.com/ Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Treantmonk joins us to talk about Wizards, which means we're about to spend an unreasonable amount of time discussing concentration saves, initiative bonuses, spell selection, and why standing anywhere near the enemy is a terrible lifestyle choice. We're taking the 2014 Wizard from levels 1 through 7, starting with a fragile academic who can be killed by an aggressively thrown sandwich and ending with a battlefield-control monster who can Web half the room, Fireball the other half, and still have enough magic left over to argue about which subclass is best. Along the way, we discover the Muscle Wizard, question why Medicine is still a skill, turn a spellbook into an arcane Predator drone, and once again prove that the strongest Wizard strategy is simple: Go first. Stay far away. Don't lose concentration. Easy. Show Notes Treantmonk joins Tyler, Ash, and Randall as we start building the 2014 D&D 5e Wizard from levels 1 through 7. We kick things off with ability scores, skills, defenses, and the eternal Wizard question: how much effort should you put into not immediately dying? That leads naturally into armor dips, Constitution saves, initiative, and why keeping concentration is often more important than squeezing out a little more damage. Then we get into subclasses. War Magic gets plenty of attention for its defensive tools and initiative bonus, Divination continues being Divination, Illusion gives Ash plenty to work with, and Order of Scribes eventually lets Tyler use his spellbook like a magical surveillance drone. Transmutation is also discussed. We'll leave it at that. Then comes the real Wizard experience: picking spells. Shield, Mage Armor, Find Familiar, Absorb Elements, and Magic Missile get us started before the gloves come off and everyone starts fighting over Web. From there we hit Fireball, Hypnotic Pattern, Slow, Fear, Counterspell, Tiny Hut, Summon Undead, Arcane Eye, Sickening Radiance, Greater Invisibility, Banishment, Polymorph, and enough other spells to remind everyone why building a Wizard takes three hours and a spreadsheet. By the end, one thing is very clear: Wizards don't need to solve every problem with damage. But they absolutely can. Key Takeaways The Wizard's biggest class feature is still its spell list. Your subclass matters, but your spell choices matter more. Protect your concentration. Positioning, Constitution saves, Shield, Absorb Elements, and simply refusing to stand next to angry monsters will keep your best spells running. Going first is incredibly powerful. War Magic gets a lot of love because dropping battlefield control before the enemy gets moving can completely change a fight. The classic Wizard staples are classics for a reason. Shield, Find Familiar, Mage Armor, Absorb Elements, Magic Missile, and rituals give you a ridiculous amount of mileage at low levels. Web is excellent. Everyone knows Web is excellent. This becomes a problem when multiple people are drafting spells and everybody wants Web. Third-level spells are where the Wizard really starts showing off. Fireball is Fireball, but Slow, Hypnotic Pattern, Fear, Counterspell, and other control options can be even more important depending on the fight. Don't build around a single saving throw or status effect. Having multiple ways to attack a problem keeps you useful when monsters inevitably refuse to cooperate with your favorite spell. Utility spells are a huge part of what makes Wizards so good. Scouting, teleportation, rituals, summons, battlefield control, and information gathering often solve problems before initiative is even rolled. Order of Scribes gets wonderfully weird once Manifest Mind enters the picture. Your floating spellbook can scout and act as the point of origin for your spells, turning your Wizard into a magical drone operator. And remember: dealing damage is technically a form of support if the thing threatening your party is no longer alive. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia https://ashelydm.com/ https://ashelydm.com/ Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I'm joined once again by Irene Glasse — Heathen Witch, teacher, author, and spiritworker.Irene is the co-author, with Caine Dreamwalker, of the newly released Foundations of Witchcraft: A Blackfeather Mystery School Training Manual, from Crossed Crow Books, as well as Blackfeather Mystery School: The Magpie Training. She is also a contributing writer to Llewellyn's Witch's Sun Sign series and Sabbats Almanacs, a Commissioned Lay Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, and the lead organizer of Frederick CUUPS.We begin our chat discussing the divinatory experience that inspired Blackfeather Mystery School, and the question at the heart of Foundations of Witchcraft: what skills and practices actually help someone become a capable, grounded Witch?Irene and I talk about spirit communication and discernment, knowing your own internal voice, and using divination to help confirm and clarify messages you've received. We also explore Elemental Life Sculpting, magical agency, guising and altered energetic states, trance states, and the importance of maintaining foundational practices even as our magical work becomes more advanced. It's always lovely to speak with Irene, and this conversation went in some wonderful directions. I hope you enjoy, and let me know your thoughts, as always!--Find Irene Glasse online:Glasse Witch Cottage: https://glassewitchcottage.com/Blackfeather Mystery School: https://blackfeathermystery.com/Signed copies of Foundations of Witchcraft: A Blackfeather Mystery School Training Manual: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/286E8M5RCXXYJ/checkout/FCJQ6DHZABVLPY2ICUXQQLVF--The Diviner's Pathway — Registration Now OpenRegistration is now open for the founding cohort of The Diviner's Pathway, my new six-week live course in nature-led divination.This intensive course will meet weekly beginning November 10, 2026, working across tarot, runes, pendulums, dreams, and the basics of omen recognition, while developing the deeper skills that connect those practices: asking better questions, cultivating spiritual relationships, and learning to listen more clearly.This first cohort will be a small, close-knit group — only eight students total — so if you've been interested in studying divination with me in a more hands-on way, take a look at the full course information and registration here:The Diviner's Pathway — course details and registrationYou can also find information about upcoming classes, events, private divination sessions, and free resources at www.CoffeeAndDivination.com--Support Coffee and Divination:The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums is now available from Llewellyn Publishing and through your local bookstore.To find it online:https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Visit Coffee and Divination:https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/To watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandDivinationSupport the show and access online meet-ups through Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/coffeeanddivinationThank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I'm joined by Deborah Lipp — author, Witch, High Priestess, tarot reader, and teacher who has been practicing and teaching Wicca, magic, and occult subjects for more than forty years.Deborah is the author of numerous books on Witchcraft, ritual, magical practice, tarot, and polarity, including The Elements of Ritual, Tarot Interactions, Bending the Binary, and her newest book, Roadmap by Moonlight: A Guide to Wicca for Life.We begin by talking about what it means to build a magical and spiritual practice that can actually last for decades — not simply a collection of techniques, correspondences, or rituals. We also talk about experimentation, adapting to new situations and needs, and how we create vibrant new things, without losing the structure that makes it all work.And of course, we spend quite a bit of time on divination: Learning to see a spread as a complete image; psychic perception and the ways it can become suppressed; intuition versus projection; prediction; and the importance of becoming willing to take risks.We also talk about magical polarity beyond simplistic male/female binaries, the ideas behind Deborah's book Bending the Binary, and what happens when inherited magical structures are examined more deeply instead of simply discarded or repeated. It was a lovely conversation to have, and I appreciate all the care that Deborah puts into all of her books and teachings.--Find Deborah Lipp online:Deborah's website:https://www.deborahlipp.com/Deborah's books:https://www.deborahlipp.com/in-print/Deborah's Bookshop.org store:https://bookshop.org/shop/deborahlipp--Upcoming Events with JoAnna:Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.:Book signing and talk with JoAnna at Phoenix Books in Burlington, Vermont.Nov - December 2026: Registration is now open for The Diviner's Pathway - a live, small-group divination container beginning Nov. 10. Over six weeks, we'll work with multiple forms of divination - including tarot, runes, pendulums, dreams, omens, and trance divination - to develop discernment, relationship, and spiritual connection with nature spirits and our intuitive abilities.Spaces are limited to only eight people for this cohort. Learn more and register here: https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/divinerspathway--Support Coffee and Divination:The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums is now available from Llewellyn Publishing and through your local bookstore.   To find it online:https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Thank you so much for the support the book and podcast have already received. If you've read and enjoyed The Diviner's Path, even a brief review on Amazon, Goodreads, or the site where you purchased it can make an enormous difference in helping other readers discover the work.Visit Coffee and Divination:https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/Support the show and access online meet-ups through Patreon:www.patreon.com/coffeeanddivinationThank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

LEVITICUS LESSON 2 PART 1 It is strongly suggested you listen to lesson 1 parts 1 & 2 first.  Lesson 1 is an introduction to Leviticus and will give you perspectives on this book since Leviticus can be very irrelevant to us in the 21st century.  I mean all this about sacrifices and blood and entrails and bulls and sheep seems like the book of Leviticus was only for them then with no connection for us.  However, Jesus said in John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me.” We will see that these sacrifices and offerings do testify of the coming Messiah, the Christ, our Jesus.  Just like He taught.  Makes sense right?  He is God, the only God. Here's the links to lesson 1 part 1 and part 2. Lesson 1 part 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/leviticus-lesson-1-part-1-introduction/ Lesson 1 part 2 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/leviticus-lesson-1-part-2-introduction-holiness-repentance-revival/ Doing searches on the internet one finds that the Hebrews just out of Egypt were very comfortable with animal sacrifices as it was a widespread religious practice across ancient near east in their days.  The pagans used them for various reasons.  Gifts or food of their gods. Communal Meals: sacrificial meat was shared between worshippers and their community. Very similar to the Peace or Fellowship offerings in Lev. 3.  Atonement and Appeasement: Rituals served to appease divine anger, secure favor for individuals, tribes, or entire nations. The ritual practices were common among the nations of the ancient near east.  One would find … Complete Burning vs. Sharing: Near Eastern traditions sometimes placed the entire animal on the fire or buried it, though sharing portions was also common. Selection of Animals: Archaeological faunal evidence shows a strong preference for young or juvenile livestock, such as sheep and goats. Divination: priests examined internal organs—especially sheep livers (hepatoscopy)—to read omens and discern the will of the gods. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_sacrifice [2] https://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/sacrifice-in-ancient-israel/ [3] 

Since the advent of computers, society has fantasized about conversing with machines. In Divination Engines: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and the Making of Algorithmic Culture (University of Chicago Press, 2026), Dr. Xiaochang Li shows readers how that dream both fueled the demand for data and set the stage for today's generative AI.  With original research and clear explanations, Dr. Li elucidates the origins of what's known as natural language processing (NLP) and the heated twentieth-century debates between computer scientists, linguists, and communication engineers that shaped today's technology. Starting with early devices that recorded, analyzed, and attempted to interpret human speech, she demonstrates how computer speech recognition, particularly efforts led by Bell Labs and IBM, advanced technology by deemphasizing linguistic meaning in favor of statistical prediction. In other words, researchers gradually abandoned systems that sought to understand human language, opting instead for work-arounds that simply predicted patterns in speech and text data. That solution became incredibly and surprisingly adaptable. As Dr. Li reveals, transforming linguistic questions into engineering ones ushered in the routine operation of search engines, spam filters, and the varied content sorting and recommendation mechanisms that regulate the access, circulation, and legitimacy of information across every platform. But this has all come at the cost of forever requiring copious and ever-growing amounts of new data. At its core, Divination Engines illuminates how the artifacts of human communication—speech, text, and images—have become both the fodder for and products of computers. This connection between communication and computation, Li shows, has given rise to data-driven analytics, machine learning, and today's algorithmic culture. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Since the advent of computers, society has fantasized about conversing with machines. In Divination Engines: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and the Making of Algorithmic Culture (University of Chicago Press, 2026), Dr. Xiaochang Li shows readers how that dream both fueled the demand for data and set the stage for today's generative AI.  With original research and clear explanations, Dr. Li elucidates the origins of what's known as natural language processing (NLP) and the heated twentieth-century debates between computer scientists, linguists, and communication engineers that shaped today's technology. Starting with early devices that recorded, analyzed, and attempted to interpret human speech, she demonstrates how computer speech recognition, particularly efforts led by Bell Labs and IBM, advanced technology by deemphasizing linguistic meaning in favor of statistical prediction. In other words, researchers gradually abandoned systems that sought to understand human language, opting instead for work-arounds that simply predicted patterns in speech and text data. That solution became incredibly and surprisingly adaptable. As Dr. Li reveals, transforming linguistic questions into engineering ones ushered in the routine operation of search engines, spam filters, and the varied content sorting and recommendation mechanisms that regulate the access, circulation, and legitimacy of information across every platform. But this has all come at the cost of forever requiring copious and ever-growing amounts of new data. At its core, Divination Engines illuminates how the artifacts of human communication—speech, text, and images—have become both the fodder for and products of computers. This connection between communication and computation, Li shows, has given rise to data-driven analytics, machine learning, and today's algorithmic culture. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Since the advent of computers, society has fantasized about conversing with machines. In Divination Engines: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and the Making of Algorithmic Culture (University of Chicago Press, 2026), Dr. Xiaochang Li shows readers how that dream both fueled the demand for data and set the stage for today's generative AI.  With original research and clear explanations, Dr. Li elucidates the origins of what's known as natural language processing (NLP) and the heated twentieth-century debates between computer scientists, linguists, and communication engineers that shaped today's technology. Starting with early devices that recorded, analyzed, and attempted to interpret human speech, she demonstrates how computer speech recognition, particularly efforts led by Bell Labs and IBM, advanced technology by deemphasizing linguistic meaning in favor of statistical prediction. In other words, researchers gradually abandoned systems that sought to understand human language, opting instead for work-arounds that simply predicted patterns in speech and text data. That solution became incredibly and surprisingly adaptable. As Dr. Li reveals, transforming linguistic questions into engineering ones ushered in the routine operation of search engines, spam filters, and the varied content sorting and recommendation mechanisms that regulate the access, circulation, and legitimacy of information across every platform. But this has all come at the cost of forever requiring copious and ever-growing amounts of new data. At its core, Divination Engines illuminates how the artifacts of human communication—speech, text, and images—have become both the fodder for and products of computers. This connection between communication and computation, Li shows, has given rise to data-driven analytics, machine learning, and today's algorithmic culture. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since the advent of computers, society has fantasized about conversing with machines. In Divination Engines: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and the Making of Algorithmic Culture (University of Chicago Press, 2026), Dr. Xiaochang Li shows readers how that dream both fueled the demand for data and set the stage for today's generative AI.  With original research and clear explanations, Dr. Li elucidates the origins of what's known as natural language processing (NLP) and the heated twentieth-century debates between computer scientists, linguists, and communication engineers that shaped today's technology. Starting with early devices that recorded, analyzed, and attempted to interpret human speech, she demonstrates how computer speech recognition, particularly efforts led by Bell Labs and IBM, advanced technology by deemphasizing linguistic meaning in favor of statistical prediction. In other words, researchers gradually abandoned systems that sought to understand human language, opting instead for work-arounds that simply predicted patterns in speech and text data. That solution became incredibly and surprisingly adaptable. As Dr. Li reveals, transforming linguistic questions into engineering ones ushered in the routine operation of search engines, spam filters, and the varied content sorting and recommendation mechanisms that regulate the access, circulation, and legitimacy of information across every platform. But this has all come at the cost of forever requiring copious and ever-growing amounts of new data. At its core, Divination Engines illuminates how the artifacts of human communication—speech, text, and images—have become both the fodder for and products of computers. This connection between communication and computation, Li shows, has given rise to data-driven analytics, machine learning, and today's algorithmic culture. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At Spirit Fest in Virginia Beach, Will and Karen sit down with Nyx Spencer of Resonant Moon Card Readings, a tarot and oracle card reader, Twitch streamer, and co-host of the podcast Outrageous Fortunes, who's currently teaching others how to read as well.Nyx breaks down how she reads beyond the textbook meaning of a card, tuning into what emotion each image is designed to evoke, and walks through some of tarot's most visceral cards, from the betrayal-coded Seven of Swords to the "it's dead, Jim" finality of the Ten.The conversation gets personal fast when Nyx pulls the Eight of Swords, reversed, live on camera, and reads Karen's own hesitation back to her in real time. She explains her real gift isn't fortune-telling so much as tapping into a person's subconscious, and shares how she clears energy from her decks between readers, teaches tarot live on Twitch, and offers free five-minute readings through channel points.It's a conversation about instinct over instruction, and what happens when the cards start reading the reader back.Guest: Nyx Spencer, Resonant Moon Card ReadingsFind her: resonantmoon.com, twitch.tv/resonantmoon (Tarot Tuesdays)The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Pull up a chair in the Solarium, pour something warm, and prepare for a very bookish, very witchy catch-up with Laylla and Chelle.This time around, the witches are flipping pages, checking the stars, and knocking a few titles off of their ever-growing magical to-read pile. They explore the music, folklore, and enchantment woven through Irish tradition in Draíocht Ceoil: The Sound of Magic in Irish Traditions by Geraldine Moorkens Byrne, then wander into the shadowy halls of the psyche with Aliza Einhorn's Tarot of the Unconscious, a fascinating look at the connections between tarot, psychoanalysis, symbolism, and everything lurking just beneath the surface.They also crack open Patricia Telesco's Your Book of Shadows and talk about what it offers witches looking to create a magical record that actually feels personal rather than like something copied out of someone else's grimoire. Then it is time to consult the heavens with Wyatt's Astrological Year Calendar 2026 from AstrologicalYear.com and Theresa Reed's The Book of Astrological Returns, exploring how astrology can become something you work with throughout the year instead of something you only remember when Mercury starts acting suspicious.And because no proper Solarium gathering is complete without a little tea, Laylla and Chelle catch up on what has been happening in the wider Pagan community, including Beck Ravenswood's ongoing fight against Pennsylvania's old divination law and the larger questions it raises about religious freedom, fortune telling, and why laws written for another century are still haunting modern witches.There is also plenty of Pagan Pride Day talk, upcoming events, community happenings, books worth adding to your shelf, and the usual wandering conversations that happen when two witches are left alone with caffeine, new magical supplies, and opinions.Come hang out in the Solarium. The books are open, the tea is hot, and apparently Pennsylvania law still needs an exorcism.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?Our mailing address is:Back on the BroomstickPO Box 21Tioga, PA 16946Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

We pull three tarot cards for September and translate them into real-life guidance for love, money, and staying on track through Virgo season. Please send in your emails and voice memos of first-hand account spooky stories (under 5 minutes, please) to romanistanpodcast@gmail.com before October 5th! Please donate to our Tarot deck GoFundMe and share widely. Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast. Please subscribe, rate, + review, + share with your friends! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast. Subscribe to our Patreon to join the conversation and our private community for just $5 a month. Or donate any amount to Ko-fi.com/romanistan. We depend on your support to keep going. You can book readings and events and take workshops with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. Get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling wherever books are sold. If you love it, write us a review. Visit us at romanistanpodcast.com and email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasMusic by Viktor PachasArtwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

Join The Awake Space Community at patreon.com/theawakespaceThis week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers looks ahead at September 2026, breaks down the fear surrounding claims that the U.S. power grid is about to collapse, and explains the difference between evidence-based forecasting and fear-driven divination.After an emotionally intense eclipse week, Laurie reflects on loss, legacy, and the inspiration she found in Dolly Parton's decision to put people before profit. Laurie also introduces the upcoming 2027 Prepared planner and workbook, explains how the different Awake Space membership levels are evolving, and shares updates on Healing the Money Wound, coming May 6, 2027.Then it is time to separate fear from fact. Laurie explains why the U.S. does not operate on one single national electrical grid, how the Eastern, Western, and Texas interconnections function, and why localized blackouts do not automatically signal a nationwide collapse.Ralph returns with the latest accuracy report, including earthquake activity, flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, nuclear-related headlines, labor actions, extreme weather, and other predictions from the previous week.Finally, Laurie moves into the September forecast with a look at political shakeups, storms, flooding, transportation disruptions, geopolitical tensions, financial uncertainty, seismic activity, food recalls, regulatory developments, and the changing energy of the first week of the month.The larger September theme is simple: anchor your authority internally. Strengthen self-trust, increase your tolerance for uncertainty, practice presence, and stop letting fear-based content make your decisions for you.CHAPTERS00:00 Eclipse aftermath, Dolly Parton, and choosing people over profit05:37 2027 Prepared and upcoming Awake Space changes09:00 Healing the Money Wound and making information accessible12:40 Understanding the Awake Space membership levels15:00 Divination vs. forecasting19:54 Why the U.S. power grid is not about to collapse27:27 Ralph Report: Reviewing last week's predictions31:55 Magazine updates, Saturn cycles, and Virgo guidance37:27 September 2026 overview and major themes42:03 Building self-trust during uncertain times44:24 September 1–7 forecast: weather, politics, markets, and travel49:06 The energy shift heading into the second week of September51:23 Moving through systemic change without catastrophizing2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers BUY NOWLaurie also introduces a new prediction format organized around weather and geology, politics and global affairs, the economy, travel, and fascinating or unexpected stories.REMEMBER: Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I'm joined by Leandra Witchwood — modern witch, wortcunner, herbalist, author, teacher, and founder of The Magick Kitchen podcast.Leandra's work brings together witchcraft, herbalism, plant-spirit relationships, shadow work, divination, and decades of magical practice. She is a Master Herbalist and Reiki Master, and through The Witchwood Teahouse, she creates intentional hand-blended teas rooted in her work with plants and herbalism.We begin with Leandra's earliest experiences with divination, as well as her path into herbalism and the practice of wortcunning. We also dive into dendromancy -- divination and communication with trees -- as well as ways of listening to the spirits of land and place.If you're listening as this episode comes out, Leandra has several classes and offerings happening very soon — and Leandra and I will both be teaching at TempleFest in Massachusetts, September 4–7. If you're finding this episode later on, visit her website to see what she's currently teaching and offering.A quick note on herbalism: This episode includes general discussion of herbs and herbal practices for educational and spiritual purposes only. Neither myself or Leandra are providing medical advice, and please always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using or ingesting any herbs or plants, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or take prescription medications, as herbs can have contraindications and interactions.--Find Leandra Witchwood online:Leandra's website: https://LeandraWitchwood.comLeandra on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeandraWitchwoodIG: https://www.instagram.com/leandrawitchwood/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leandrawitchwoodTo listen to The Magick Kitchen podcast: The Magick Kitchen Blog Upcoming Events with JoAnna:September 4–7, 2026: TempleFest at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, Massachusetts - https://templefest.templeofwitchcraft.org/Book Signing and Talk with JoAnna - Sept. 10, at 7pm, at Phonenix Books, in Burlington, VT: Joanna Farrer | The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums | Phoenix BooksCheck the website (www.coffeeanddivination.com) for information and pre-registration for upcoming online divination and nature-led divination courses coming this fall and winter, as well as free resources.Support Coffee and Divination:The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, is now available from Llewellyn Publishing and in all your local bookstores. To find it online:https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Thank you so much for the support the book and podcast have already received. If you've read and enjoyed The Diviner's Path, even a brief review on Amazon, Goodreads, or the site where you purchased it can make an enormous difference in helping others discover the work.Reviews of Coffee and Divination are enormously helpful as well and please feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at @coffeeanddivination.Visit the Coffee and Divination site: https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram: Divination Podcast | Hosted by JoAnna Farrer (@coffeeanddivination) • Instagram photos and videos Support the show, and access online meet-ups via our Patreon: patreon.com/coffeeanddivinationThank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

En Corée du Sud, on assiste à un regain d'intérêt récent pour le chamanisme et les pratiques qui y sont liées. Le chamanisme coréen reste une pratique spirituelle pour certains et un fond culturel pour le reste de la population. On consulte un chamane (le plus souvent ce sont des femmes) pour une protection contre la maladie, pour trouver un travail, préserver le bonheur dans son couple ou pour apaiser les âmes des défunts.  Des rituels sont aussi réalisés pour apaiser les âmes de celles et ceux qui sont morts de façon violente, pendant la colonisation de l'Empire japonais (1910-1945) ou la Guerre de Corée (1950-1953). Divination, rituels chamaniques, nous partirons à Séoul en reportage avec notre correspondant. Ces pratiques ont toujours existé sur la péninsule (depuis plus de 2000 ans) mais avaient été dénigrées, souvent jugées rétrogrades par les gouvernements qui appelaient à les faire disparaitre. Mais depuis les années 1980-90, le chamanisme revient comme une particularité culturelle et spirituelle unique à la Corée du Sud qui attire les Coréens mais aussi des étrangers. Le chamanisme est ici en perpétuelle réinvention et s'adapte à la modernité sud-coréenne, au fil des générations, en cohabitation avec les autres religions, bouddhisme, confucianisme et christianisme.   Invitée : Florence Galmiche, maîtresse de conférences à l'université Paris Cité, membre du laboratoire « Chine, Corée, Japon » (EHESS-CNRS-UPCité) et membre de l'IUF (Institut Universitaire de France). Reportages en Corée du Sud avec le correspondant de RFI, Celio Fioretti.

En Corée du Sud, on assiste à un regain d'intérêt récent pour le chamanisme et les pratiques qui y sont liées. Le chamanisme coréen reste une pratique spirituelle pour certains et un fond culturel pour le reste de la population. On consulte un chamane (le plus souvent ce sont des femmes) pour une protection contre la maladie, pour trouver un travail, préserver le bonheur dans son couple ou pour apaiser les âmes des défunts.  Des rituels sont aussi réalisés pour apaiser les âmes de celles et ceux qui sont morts de façon violente, pendant la colonisation de l'Empire japonais (1910-1945) ou la Guerre de Corée (1950-1953). Divination, rituels chamaniques, nous partirons à Séoul en reportage avec notre correspondant. Ces pratiques ont toujours existé sur la péninsule (depuis plus de 2000 ans) mais avaient été dénigrées, souvent jugées rétrogrades par les gouvernements qui appelaient à les faire disparaitre. Mais depuis les années 1980-90, le chamanisme revient comme une particularité culturelle et spirituelle unique à la Corée du Sud qui attire les Coréens mais aussi des étrangers. Le chamanisme est ici en perpétuelle réinvention et s'adapte à la modernité sud-coréenne, au fil des générations, en cohabitation avec les autres religions, bouddhisme, confucianisme et christianisme.   Invitée : Florence Galmiche, maîtresse de conférences à l'université Paris Cité, membre du laboratoire « Chine, Corée, Japon » (EHESS-CNRS-UPCité) et membre de l'IUF (Institut Universitaire de France). Reportages en Corée du Sud avec le correspondant de RFI, Celio Fioretti.

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we're joined by Jennifer Billock, an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and the world's only professional cheese fortune-teller to discuss her craft, how it works and some of the intricacies of using various foods to divine fortunes with. In the first half of the show we break down exactly how Jennifer accomplishes her profound feats of divination from “noisy” cheese like a crumbling blue to almost featureless pseudo-cheese like American. After breaking down the nuance, we continue in the extended show with a real, live reading from Jennifer who examines our own cheese to divine our fortunes, demonstrating in real-time that tyromancy is definitely well beyond being just an amusing novelty and is capable of being uncomfortably profound. I'm sure you'll want to get a reading from her after hearing this interview so check out links in the description. Thank you and enjoy the show!Get your cheese read by Jennifer Billock here :https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCheeseOracleTo hear the second half of this episode where Jennifer reads our fortunes check out:https://www.patreon.com/thewholerabbit/posts/167972415Interview questions by Luke, Mari and Heka. Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewholerabbit936Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSupport the show

Let's Chat!!What happens when you stare into a mirror long enough and ask it to spill your business?This week on C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, River is diving into the strange, ancient, occasionally creepy world of reflection divination and scrying.We're traveling from an ancient Greek mirror oracle to John Dee's mysterious obsidian mirror, digging into old Halloween rituals for spotting your future spouse, exploring the folklore behind Bloody Mary, and discovering why humans have apparently spent thousands of years staring into shiny objects and demanding answers.We'll talk mirror scrying, water scrying, obsidian, intuition, the subconscious, spiritual interpretations, and what may actually be happening when faces and shapes seem to shift in low light.Plus, there's a possibly haunted thrift-store mirror, practical scrying techniques, divination for the low-spoon witch, the Scry & Dry cocktail, and several reminders that your mirror does NOT get to be the boss of you.Whether you believe you're receiving messages from Spirit, tapping into your intuition, giving your subconscious five uninterrupted minutes to finally get a word in, or some combination of the above, grab something reflective.We're staring into the shiny void.And hopefully nothing stares back.Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led PodcastJust Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showWe'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!!River's Etsy Store:  www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.comWebsite: www.c3witchypodcast.comMerch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.comOur wonderful logo is done by:  www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.comIntro and Outro Audio:podcast intro & outro music:Góða Nótt by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-ttLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-liceSound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling

Why call her a dog? Translation or interpretation? Developing prudence? Don't miss on today's episode of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Whether recovering a lost history or charting a new land, scholars and explorers alike often hit at frontiers not only of place, but also knowledge. When the evidence only goes so far, what is the right way to advance? The answer is to make a conjecture: an educated guess that discourses on what is likely the case. Historical examples range from Italian humanists stealing manuscripts from monasteries and reconstructing classical languages, to Jesuit missionaries speculating about land bridges to the Americas, and even Renaissance magicians pioneering in alchemy and astrology. This collective practice is called “conjectural history,” and its roots go far back. But how far back? To answer that question, as we continue Season 6, I have as our guest, Professor Anthony Grafton. A former president of the American Historical Association, and the Emeritus Henry Putnam University Professor of History at Princeton University, Grafton is a scholar of early modern Europe and written history, a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books and London Review of Books, and the author of many books such as The Footnote (1997) and Magus (2023). Today, we will discuss his current project on “conjectural history.” We discuss the use of conjectural versus counterfactual history, its founders in Herodotus and Thucydides, and proponents like the explorer Jose de Acosta, S.J. and the scholar Lorenzo Valla. Also discussed are Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, the birth of modern science from renaissance magic, C.S. Lewis' The Discarded Image, recent scholarship on premodern eyewitness testimony to the supernatural, the magician Henry Cornelius Agrippa, and the best lost spots of Princeton University. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on the JMP substack page, “Madison's Footnotes. Chapter Headings: 00:00 | Introduction & What is Conjectural History 4:30 | The Scottish Enlightenment vs. the Renaissance Tradition 11:42 | Conjectural History & a Case Study: Jose de Acosta 19:30 | Theology, Science & The Renaissance 26:19 | Lorenzo Valla and the Donation of Constantine 38:19 | Conjecture, Divination, and Magic Closing | Reflections: History, Belief, and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Whether recovering a lost history or charting a new land, scholars and explorers alike often hit at frontiers not only of place, but also knowledge. When the evidence only goes so far, what is the right way to advance? The answer is to make a conjecture: an educated guess that discourses on what is likely the case. Historical examples range from Italian humanists stealing manuscripts from monasteries and reconstructing classical languages, to Jesuit missionaries speculating about land bridges to the Americas, and even Renaissance magicians pioneering in alchemy and astrology. This collective practice is called “conjectural history,” and its roots go far back. But how far back? To answer that question, as we continue Season 6, I have as our guest, Professor Anthony Grafton. A former president of the American Historical Association, and the Emeritus Henry Putnam University Professor of History at Princeton University, Grafton is a scholar of early modern Europe and written history, a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books and London Review of Books, and the author of many books such as The Footnote (1997) and Magus (2023). Today, we will discuss his current project on “conjectural history.” We discuss the use of conjectural versus counterfactual history, its founders in Herodotus and Thucydides, and proponents like the explorer Jose de Acosta, S.J. and the scholar Lorenzo Valla. Also discussed are Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, the birth of modern science from renaissance magic, C.S. Lewis' The Discarded Image, recent scholarship on premodern eyewitness testimony to the supernatural, the magician Henry Cornelius Agrippa, and the best lost spots of Princeton University. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on the JMP substack page, “Madison's Footnotes. Chapter Headings: 00:00 | Introduction & What is Conjectural History 4:30 | The Scottish Enlightenment vs. the Renaissance Tradition 11:42 | Conjectural History & a Case Study: Jose de Acosta 19:30 | Theology, Science & The Renaissance 26:19 | Lorenzo Valla and the Donation of Constantine 38:19 | Conjecture, Divination, and Magic Closing | Reflections: History, Belief, and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Whether recovering a lost history or charting a new land, scholars and explorers alike often hit at frontiers not only of place, but also knowledge. When the evidence only goes so far, what is the right way to advance? The answer is to make a conjecture: an educated guess that discourses on what is likely the case. Historical examples range from Italian humanists stealing manuscripts from monasteries and reconstructing classical languages, to Jesuit missionaries speculating about land bridges to the Americas, and even Renaissance magicians pioneering in alchemy and astrology. This collective practice is called “conjectural history,” and its roots go far back. But how far back? To answer that question, as we continue Season 6, I have as our guest, Professor Anthony Grafton. A former president of the American Historical Association, and the Emeritus Henry Putnam University Professor of History at Princeton University, Grafton is a scholar of early modern Europe and written history, a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books and London Review of Books, and the author of many books such as The Footnote (1997) and Magus (2023). Today, we will discuss his current project on “conjectural history.” We discuss the use of conjectural versus counterfactual history, its founders in Herodotus and Thucydides, and proponents like the explorer Jose de Acosta, S.J. and the scholar Lorenzo Valla. Also discussed are Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, the birth of modern science from renaissance magic, C.S. Lewis' The Discarded Image, recent scholarship on premodern eyewitness testimony to the supernatural, the magician Henry Cornelius Agrippa, and the best lost spots of Princeton University. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on the JMP substack page, “Madison's Footnotes. Chapter Headings: 00:00 | Introduction & What is Conjectural History 4:30 | The Scottish Enlightenment vs. the Renaissance Tradition 11:42 | Conjectural History & a Case Study: Jose de Acosta 19:30 | Theology, Science & The Renaissance 26:19 | Lorenzo Valla and the Donation of Constantine 38:19 | Conjecture, Divination, and Magic Closing | Reflections: History, Belief, and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Coffee and Divination, I'm joined once again by Dr. Gwendolyn Reece — Pagan priestess, Theosophist, librarian, and author of "The Waters of Mnemosyne: Ancient Greek Religion for Modern Pagans" This time, we go deeper into Neoplatonism: what it actually is, how the gods fit into a monistic cosmos, and what any of that has to do with recognizing an omen (for divination) when you see one. We talk about the difference between superstition and actionable intelligence, why academia keeps the occult at arm's length, and what it would look like to bring real philosophical life — symposia, hard questions, communal thinking — back into modern Pagan practice. I completely agree with Gwendolyn about the importance of philosophy, in-person discussion, and philosophy as a LIVED experience in the modern day. Every one of us has something important to contribute to this conversation... If you're passionate about this as well, reach out to me via email on my website, www.coffeeanddivination.com It's always a true pleasure to have Gwendolyn back on the show, and I'm sure you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.--Find Dr. Gwendolyn Reece online - Gwendolyn's website: https://gwendolynreece.net/ Buy 'The Waters of Mnemosyne: Ancient Greek Religion for Modern Pagans': The Waters of Mnemosyne a book by Gwendolyn Reece - Bookshop.org USUpcoming Events with JoAnna:September 4–7, 2026: TempleFest at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MassachusettsCheck into the website ( www.coffeeanddivination.com ) to get on the pre-list for the upcoming online divination and nature-led divination container course, coming this fall.Support Coffee and Divination:The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, is now available, from Llewellyn Publishing: https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Join the Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/coffeeanddivinationThe Coffee and Divination YouTube channel: WHAT MAKES AN OMEN? Dr. Gwendolyn Reece on Theurgy, Neoplatonism, and Divination Thank you so much for the support the book has already received. If you've read and enjoyed it, even a brief, honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, or the site where you purchased it can make an enormous difference in helping other readers discover the work. And share this podcast with friends, if you find it helpful and interesting!Coffee and Divination: https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/ Instagram: @coffeeanddivination Thank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

Episode DescriptionWhat if Tarot contains an architecture we've only begun to recognize?Gary Cocciolillo welcomes Ginger Glasser of Tarot by Ginger back to the Unity Manifest Podcast for a deep exploration of Tarot, symbolism, numbers, sacred geometry, and a nearly forgotten system found in Olney H. Richmond's Mystic Test Book.Together they examine an unusual approach to the cards involving planetary correspondences, magic squares, numerical patterns, the Cube of Space, B.O.T.A. teachings, and the relationship between structure and intuition.Can Tarot be understood as more than a collection of individual symbols? What happens when the cards are arranged mathematically and geometrically? Could older systems reveal relationships that modern Tarot readers have overlooked?Gary and Ginger also explore the idea of Emanation and Return, the experience of visualizing the Cube of Space, the mysterious role of Jupiter and expansion, and whether this forgotten system can actually be adapted into a working method of Tarot divination.Rather than claiming to have all the answers, this conversation becomes an experiment—two Tarot practitioners asking what happens when we look at an ancient symbolic language from a completely different direction.The original Mystic Test Book is available free in the Resources section at UnityManifest.com.Join the conversation and explore the patterns for yourself.Hashtags#Tarot #TarotReading #TarotCards #TarotCommunity #TarotReader #Occult #Esoteric #Mysticism #SacredGeometry #CubeOfSpace #MagicSquares #Numerology #HiddenKnowledge #MysticTestBook #BO TA #Spirituality #Consciousness #Divination #UnityManifest #GingerGlasserAppleSpotify

The guidance you've been searching for may have been with you all along. The real challenge is learning how to recognize Divine wisdom beneath fear, overthinking, and the pressure to get everything right.In this joyful conversation, Elaine Starling welcomes author, spiritual instructor, angel communicator, and modern mystic Ann Albers to explore the powerful connection between self-love and Divine guidance. Ann shares the extraordinary path that took her from engineering to more than 30 years of communicating with angels, along with the simple principle she uses to evaluate guidance: does it genuinely resonate?You'll discover why self-love is not about being positive all the time, how self-acceptance helps you naturally rise into greater alignment, and why relaxing your mental grip makes it easier to receive the next inspired impulse. Ann also shares a practical way to tune into the vibration of love before asking for guidance, plus remarkable stories about manifestation, trust, grief, joy, and letting The Divine handle the HOW.Topics Covered (add timestamps if available)• 0:00 How do you know whether you're receiving Divine guidance or listening to fear?• 2:40 Connecting with The Divine through breath, Intention, and shared energy• 8:02 From engineer to angel communicator: Ann's unexpected spiritual path• 11:34 The simplest test for guidance: Does it resonate?• 13:28 Why Ann defines abundance as happiness• 16:52 Why “you cannot listen when you're talking” applies to your busy mind• 18:46 Intention, Grateful Curiosity, and Celebrating in Advance• 19:57 Ann's remarkable $44,152 manifestation story• 22:11 Why we make Divine co-creation harder than it needs to be• 24:41 Self-acceptance as the foundation of self-love• 26:39 What self-love really means when you're sad, angry, grieving, or struggling• 30:33 Trusting that life can ultimately work on your behalf• 31:27 Why Divine guidance arrives “now, now, now” instead of as a five-year plan• 34:35 Two practical steps to receive clearer guidance• 37:16 Ann's free weekly Messages from Ann & the Angels• 39:53 Ann's simplest invitation: Find something you love and do it• 42:25 Playfully trusting The Divine in ordinary life• 46:45 The incomprehensible amount of love available to youYouTube tip: These timestamps can double as Chapters.Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)• You are the ultimate authority in your own life. Even spiritual guidance should resonate, feel inspiring, or feel naturally right to you.• Self-love begins with self-acceptance. You do not have to deny sadness, anger, grief, or frustration in order to be spiritual or receive guidance.• When you have done what you know to do, stop mentally spinning and “delegate up.” A relaxed mind has more room to receive a new thought, signal, or impulse.• Love, joy, appreciation, and kindness help tune you to the frequency on which Divine guidance is easier to perceive.• Guidance is often immediate and organic. The next right step may seem completely unrelated to the solution your mind is trying to manufacture.• Grateful Curiosity turns your relationship with The Divine into a playful partnership instead of a problem-solving struggle.• There is more love and support available to you than you can comprehend — and the more you receive, the more there is to receive.Step-by-Step Process SharedAnn's “Get in the Vibration of Love” Guidance Practice1. Accept yourself exactly where you are. → Acknowledge what you are feeling without judgment. Self-acceptance is already an act of love.2. Temporarily set the problem aside. → Stop trying to force the answer so your mind has room to listen.3. Think of someone or something you genuinely love or appreciate. → Choose anything that naturally opens your heart.4. Feel the love in your body. → Relive why you love that person, animal, memory, experience, or even a favorite treat.5. Let go of the object and stay with the feeling. → Rest in the vibration of love itself.6. Ask your question and notice what comes first. → Trust the first feeling, thought, image, or inner impulse that arises.Listen to the episode for Ann's lived examples of using these principles with manifestation, grief, decisions, money, unexpected problems, and everyday spiritual guidance.Questions Answered in This Episode• How can I tell the difference between fear, mental noise, and genuine Divine guidance?• What caused Ann Albers to leave engineering and begin communicating with angels professionally?• What does abundance mean when you begin with spiritual alignment instead of external circumstances?• Why is self-acceptance so important when I want my outer life to change?• How can I hear guidance more clearly when I'm worried, grieving, angry, or overwhelmed?• Why does trying harder sometimes make spiritual guidance harder to receive?• What can I do right now to tune into the vibration of love before asking for direction?• How can I make my relationship with The Divine more playful, trusting, and practical?Pull Quotes“You're the authority in your own life.” — Ann Albers“Self-love is truly accepting that you're a Divine being, no matter what's going on at the surface.” — Ann Albers“Get in the vibration of love first.” — Ann AlbersFree GiftFree weekly newsletter from Ann & the Angels — Messages from Ann & the Angels offers inspiration, channeled angelic wisdom, personal stories, and practical tips to help you deepen your connection with spirit and apply spiritual principles in everyday life.• https://www.visionsofheaven.comShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Resources Mentioned in This Episode• Messages from Ann & the Angels — https://www.visionsofheaven.com• Celebrate in Advance — Elaine's practice of choosing an Intention, feeling the experience in advance, and remaining open with Grateful Curiosity.• Reverend Michael Beckwith's Four Levels of Consciousness — To Me, By Me, Through Me, As Me.• Hiring the Heavens— mentioned by Elaine as a playful approach to asking angels for support.• Divination tools — Ann mentions pendulums and cards and recommends getting into the vibration of love before using them.About the GuestAnn Albers is a popular author, spiritual instructor, angel communicator, and modern mystic. Her free weekly “Messages from Ann & the Angels” reach an international audience with inspiration and tips to help you stay tuned in and turned on! She loves to help people experience the power and beauty of their own soul and develop a blissful connection with spirit!• Website: https://www.visionsofheaven.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annsvisionsofheaven/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ann.albers.3/About the Host – Elaine StarlingElaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken their inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.• Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling• TEDx: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys• Book: https://books2read.com/u/3kD9ARConnect & SupportIf this episode served you:• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & turn on YouTube notifications• Leave a rating & review on Apple to help others find the show• Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.• https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Share This EpisodeShareable links:• YouTube: https://youtu.be/yG-cZ7k7yvg• Podcast: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bf0d68b2-82aa-4e5d-9397-b365a024cfeb/Copy & paste blurb:Loved this episode of The Abundance Journey: Self-Love with Ann Albers and The Angels. Big aha: self-love isn't forcing yourself to feel positive — it's accepting and loving yourself exactly where you are so you can hear the next Divine impulse. Listen or watch and discover how to tune into the vibration of love.

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Episode 4207 │ August 17, 2026 An oracle ends the not knowing. A librarian leaves you responsible. Most people are turning AI into an oracle without realizing it. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson opens with corrections to last week's surveillance coverage before building a full theological framework around a single Hebrew word, kesem — divination, the practice of consulting a procedure outside God's authority to escape the weight of a decision — and applies it directly to how Americans are using AI and surveillance technology as oracles rather than librarians, demanding verdicts instead of doing the accountable work of verification. Scott dismantles the crowd-sourced Flock camera maps people are misreading as proof of surveillance gaps, walks through Kentucky's new law requiring visual verification before any ALPR-triggered traffic stop, and uses Ring's cancelled 2025 partnership with Flock to show that Americans built the largest private surveillance network in the country one household at a time and only objected once they lost control of who could view it. The episode closes on the Chinese farmer Wu, who destroyed 25 acres of sesame crop by blindly following an AI herbicide recommendation without a patch test or expert consultation, and the biblical distinction Scott draws from 1 Samuel 15 and Proverbs 16: the sin is not the tool, it is surrendering the accountability that was always yours to carry. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is the Hebrew concept of kesem, divination — and why does Scott argue that using AI, license plate cameras, or any data tool as an oracle rather than a librarian repeats the exact sin condemned in Deuteronomy 18 and 1 Samuel 15? Why do the crowd-sourced Flock camera maps circulating online lead people to draw false conclusions — and what does Kentucky's new law requiring visual verification before any ALPR-triggered traffic stop reveal about the gap between what the technology shows and what it actually proves? What really happened when a Chinese farmer's AI-recommended herbicide destroyed his sesame crop — and why does Scott argue that blaming AI for the outcome, rather than the farmer's failure to patch test or consult an expert, is the same accountability-avoidance driving fear-based narratives about surveillance and artificial intelligence across the board? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. DOWNLOADS Citizen's Guide - Community Organizing Against Data Centers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Automatic License Plate Readers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Your State's Driver License Data: click here AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when divination moves beyond the tarot table and into relationship with the living world?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Joanna Farrar, author of The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes, and Pendulums, for a rich conversation about divination, animism, omens, and spirit communication.Joanna explains what divination actually is, how symbolic systems like tarot and runes function as languages, and why observation and pattern recognition are essential when working with signs from birds, weather, animals, and the land. They also explore augury, pendulums, spiritual hygiene, discernment, journaling, fate versus free will, and how to build trustworthy relationships with spirits without surrendering your own agency.This episode is a grounded guide to making divination more relational, practical, and deeply connected to place.Connect with Joanna Farrar: Coffee & Divination InstagramA live 90-minute workshop teaching A Living SpellLeandraWitchwood.com LeandraWitchwood.com A four-week LIVE Business Witch Experience. October 2026  The Delphi Intuition Activation Retreat is a four-day pilgrimage into sacred voice, intuitive trust, and embodied oracular practice. Through initiation at Delphi, ceremony in the Corycian Cave, and ritual in Greece's prophetic landscapes, you will deepen your connection to your inner knowing and learn to recognize how intuition speaks through the body.Learn more at elysewelles.com/visitgreece Samhainfest is a two-day celebration of witchcraft, folklore, ritual, music, and ancestor reverence, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.Learn more and get tickets at samhainfest.com.Support the Podcast!✨FREE Business Witch Grimoire - 5 Business Witch practices with step-by-step guidance. Get your copy: https://leandrawitchwood.com/ 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'm joined once again by John Michael Greer, this time to discuss his newest Aeon Books volume, The Magical Writings of W. B. Yeats.Together, we discuss Yeats as a poet, magician, and highly-trained occult philosopher, with a special focus on the original 1925 edition of his great work, A Vision. We talk about George Yeats and the automatic writing that helped shape the system, as well as the works of Tolkien and Jung, the nature of Imaginal Realms, creative masks, and much more. It's always a true pleasure to have JMG back on the show, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.--Find John Michael Greer online -JMG's works on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/jmgBuy 'The Magical Writings of W.B. Yeats': https://spirit.aeonbooks.com/product/magical-writings-of-wb-yeats/95401JMG's Dreamwidth page: https://ecosophia.dreamwidth.org/JMG's website - Ecosophia: https://ecosophia.net/---Upcoming Events with JoAnna:Aug. 15, 2026 - 10am-2pm:The Diviner's Path Book Event at The Serpent's Key in Hanover, PA   - https://serpentskeyshoppe.com/Aug. 20, 2026 - 6pm:Free Workshop and Talk at Barnes and Noble in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY.  - https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062217464-0September 4–7, 2026:TempleFest at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MassachusettsSupport Coffee and DivinationJoAnna's book, "The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums", is now available, from Llewellyn Publishing:https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Thank you so much for the support the book has already received. If you've read and enjoyed it, even a brief, honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, or the site where you purchased it can make an enormous difference in helping other readers discover the work.Coffee and Divination:https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeeanddivinationYouTube: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeThank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

The Gateway Podcast _ Timothy Shaw_ Satanic PanicAbout Timothy Shaw Tim Shaw is a lifelong researcher of the paranormal and metaphysical, hailing from Western New York. With a background influenced by both Roman Catholicism and Spiritualism, and a family connection to the Lily Dale Spiritualist Assembly, his interest in mystical fields developed naturally. As a medium, Tim trained with the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, The Omega Institute, and under various instructors. He holds a Master/Teacher level in Usui Reiki, an ART certificate in energy healing, and is currently studying to be a Life Coach. He has also explored Modern Witchcraft, New Orleans Voodoo, and Appalachian Hoodoo. Tim is an accomplished author, lecturer, media personality, and photographer, with notable works including "Ghosts of Buffalo," "The C2D1 Haunting," and "Rev. Zombie's Book of Divination." He has contributed to multiple publications and appeared in films and TV shows such as Discovery Channel's "Ghost Lab," SyFy's "Ghost Hunters," and Travel Channel's "America's Most Terrifying Places." He hosts the vodcast "The Black Cat Lounge," which airs on Facebook Live, and volunteers at Lockport Community TV. Tim's varied interests include urban exploration, cryptozoology, historical reenactment, and paranormal investigation. After retiring from the Town of Cheektowaga Highway Department in 2017, Tim continues to pursue new adventures daily with his wife, Nancy, and their dog, Winifred.

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes back Sterling Moon Date: August 11th, 2026 EP: 756 DISCUSSION: Sterling Moon is back and we pick up where we left off in our last segment. We will continue to discuss her book. “ Littlest Book of Spirit Communication” as we venture further into The Bridge Between Worlds which will include Divination, Awareness, Preparation, Protection and more. She will also introduce f her new “ Spirit Says Talking Cards” . This and so much more to address ! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you All!!! About Sterling Moon: Sterling Moon (she/her) is a full-time, heels-on-the-ground, tarot reader, psychic medium, folk magician, animal communicator, published author, podcaster, and educator on the mystical and strange. She is the author of "The Little Book of Spirit Communication" and "Talking to Spirits: A Modern Medium's Practical Advice for Spirit Communication," both published by Llewellyn Books, as well as "Llewellyn's Little Book of Spirit Communication" and several other self-published works. STERLING MOON (Englewood, CO) has communicated with spirits since childhood and began officially practicing mediumship in 2016. She teaches through her school, Sterling Moon Divination Academy, and is a long-time instructor at Ritualcraft School. WEBSITE: SterlingMoonTarot.com If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by commenting, subscribing and sharing : Thank you All !!! A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Host, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and it's producers. Although we value all of our guests and their perspectives, for Legal Purposes, all content must be listed and deemed as "For Entertainment Purposes" We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all !!! United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Questions form the very basis of inquiry. They can be philosophical or mundane. You've probably asked a dozen questions of yourself, already, today. In this episode, we explore the symbol of the question, itself, contemplating what questions allow us to do. A question can be an initiation, contain a secret password, or show us the map of our future quests. Without the question there is no discovery. We hope you love this episode as much as we did. Don't miss Cristina's next class: Healing the Centaur, starting August 13th! This five part immersion in the mythology, astrological impact, and healing power of Chiron starts soon. It may be of extra interest to our listeners, as this class is part lecture, part dream incubator. Find all the details, and save your seat, here: https://www.cristinafarella.com/healthecentaurOur books are out and in the world! If you do pick up a copy, leaving us a review on Good Reads or wherever you purchased the book, is so helpful and so appreciated! Divination for Dummies, by Cristina FarellaTarot and the Psychology of the Soul, by Mariana Louis

Discover the enchanting world of #CharmDivination with special guest Emerald Lotus, on the latest episode of The Witching Hour with Patti Negri!

The Leo solar eclipse may bring chaos at the top—but for ordinary people, it may be an opportunity to reclaim personal and collective power.In this episode, Emily and Krista explore why solar eclipses are traditionally connected to leadership and hierarchy, what this eclipse could reveal about political power, and why the energy may feel more like community, self-worth, and new beginnings for the rest of us.They also discuss how eclipse effects may unfold over time, why breakups and changing desires could surface, and how to move through eclipse season without feeling inactive or powerless. From journaling and divination to spending time near water and intentionally trying something new, this is a guide to receiving the eclipse's energy instead of trying to control it.CHAPTERS0:00 Why Eclipse Season Feels So Intense0:22 Welcome to the Leo Solar Eclipse2:15 Where the Eclipse Will Be Visible6:46 The Start of Something Monumental7:53 Why the United States May Still Feel the Effects10:59 How Long the Eclipse Effects May Last11:57 Leo, Leadership, and Washington, D.C.15:51 Why Solar Eclipses “Take Out the Kings”16:20 Fresh Starts, Self-Worth, and Breakups17:15 Chaos at the Top, Community Below20:05 Why Political Leaders May Fear Collective Power21:21 How to Work With Eclipse Energy23:50 Divination, Learning, and Letting Go27:00 The Upcoming Venus RetrogradeWhat are you already feeling from this eclipse season? Are you noticing a fresh start, changing relationships, political instability, or a stronger pull toward community?Follow The Alchemist Inkwell for grounded conversations about astrology, spirituality, magic, and what it all means in real life.Safety note: Never look directly at a solar eclipse without properly certified eclipse glasses.

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Jonathan Pageau for a conversation on the end of the Enlightenment, AI, Christianity, demons, UFOs, and why the modern world is rediscovering the spiritual. We discuss the collapse of materialism, the return of religion, the meaning of giants, occultism, technology, transhumanism, and why Pageau believes the West is entering a new civilisational era beyond secular rationalism. LIVE EVENT: Is Islam compatible with the West? Get your discounted first release tickets now before they sell out: https://winstonmarshall.eventbrite.co.uk I can't wait for you to join us in London for one of the most important debates of our timeOur show is independently supported by you, consider signing up to our substack to get added benefits like ad-free and extended episodes here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/Chapters 00:00 Are We Living Through The End Of The Enlightenment?05:16 Why Woke Came From Christianity 10:48 Does AI Have A Soul? 16:11 AI, Divination & The Occult 20:12 The Enlightenment's Greatest Mistake 23:23 Can We Keep The Good Of The Enlightenment? 25:46 AI, Moloch & The Rise Of Authoritarianism 30:28 Why Society Must Learn To Participate Again 37:04 AI, Technocracy & Humanity's Future 43:17 UFOs, Demons & The Return Of The Spiritual 44:31 Do Giants Really Exist?

A police chief sees a Facebook post about tarot readings and decides to enforce a law from 1861. Beck Ravenswood walks us their legal nightmare through after opening The Serpent's Key, a metaphysical shop in Hanover, Pennsylvania. We trace how anti-fortune-telling laws still criminalize paid divination, why “for entertainment only” disclaimers don't fix the underlying threat, and how these unconstitutional anti-Romani laws affect everyone, but especially the marginalized.Beck shares the timeline of their lawsuit and what it takes to challenge a Pennsylvania fortune telling ban on First Amendment grounds, including the relief of a temporary injunction and the high stakes of a case that has escalated to the state level. We also talk about the parallel path through House Bill 1562, and why the goal is full repeal, not new licensing barriers that would keep marginalized practitioners at risk.Then public historian and folklorist Rissa Miller joins us for a focused history segment on where these laws come from: British anti-Roma legal traditions, vagrancy and “disorderly persons” policing, and the cultural double standard that labels some spiritual labor respectable while treating Romani-coded practices as fraud. If you read tarot, run a metaphysical business, or care about religious freedom and racial justice, this conversation will change how you see “weird old laws” in the US.Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves tarot or civil rights, and leave a review so more listeners can find Romanistan. What fortune telling laws exist where you live?Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast. Please subscribe, rate, + review, + share with your friends! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast. Subscribe to our Patreon to join the conversation and our private community for just $5 a month. Or donate any amount to Ko-fi.com/romanistan. We depend on your support to keep going. You can book readings and events and take workshops with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. Get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling wherever books are sold. If you love it, write us a review. Visit us at romanistanpodcast.com and email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasMusic by Viktor PachasArtwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

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The conversation was so incredible that none of us had the heart to press the button.In this segment, we talk about how Madia learned about bird-o-mancy (thank you Sam the Sky Guy for that moniker) and she took us through the history of this magic. Next we dwelled in the knowledge of Native American practices and asked if there's any such thing as a bad message when it comes to divination? Or are they cautions? We learned about The Emerald podcast and soared at cloud level, thinking of the broader perspective birds offer. Then Madia taught us to aura-dust, and before we wrapped, Jesse asked her if there was any spiritual rule she heard about or read about that just doesn't feel apt!Please have a listen to all of the episodes. Madia is something special.  Special Guest LinksMadia on SubstackMadia's book, The Impractical Guide to Keeping Geese: How & why to raise the world's most underrated and unfairly criticized domestic birdMadia on InstagramThe Emerald podcastAnimal Speak: The Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small, Ted Andrews  Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'm joined by Isaac Hill — occultist, astrologer, musician, gardener, and co-host of the always-fascinating Plant Cunning Podcast. Isaac lives on an herb farm in Central New York State with his wife, AC, and together they have interviewed some of the most important herbalists, occultists, astrologers, and permaculturists working today. He is also the author of The Heathen Golden Dawn and his new book, The Zodiac Garden Guide, which we discuss in this episode.In our conversation, we talk about what it means to create a zodiac garden - not simply as a list of plant correspondences, but as an intersection of astrology, plants, place, magic, and the intelligence of the garden itself. (A garden as an astrological talisman, in a sense.) Isaac shares how he came to astrology through tarot, music, astrological magic, and permaculture, and we explore tropical and sidereal astrology, plant correspondences, and the balance between magical perception and practical gardening knowledge.This year's Plant Cunning Conference will be happening July 24–26, 2026, on AC and Isaac's land in Central New York State. Sadly I won't be there this year because I'll be traveling, but I was grateful to present and attend in previous years, and I highly recommend checking it out if you can make it — or visiting the Plant Cunning website and podcast either way, to learn more.--Find Isaac Hill online -Buy the Zodiac Garden Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW7F2KRPPlant Cunning Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantcunning/ The Plant Cunning Conference: https://plantcunningconference.com/The Plant Cunning Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantcunning---Upcoming Events with JoAnna:July 28, 2026:Workshop at The Atlantis Bookshop in LondonAtlantis events and booking information:https://theatlantisbookshop.com/atlantis-events/Aug. 15, 2026: The Diviner's Path Book Event at The Serpent's Key in Hanover, PA  - The Serpent's Key Shoppe and SanctuarySeptember 4–7, 2026:TempleFest at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MassachusettsRegistration closes July 24:https://templefest.templeofwitchcraft.org/Support Coffee and DivinationMy new book, The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, is now available:https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Thank you so much for the support the book has already received. If you've read and enjoyed it, even a brief, honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, or the site where you purchased it can make an enormous difference in helping other readers discover the work.Coffee and Divination:https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeeanddivinationAnd Watch Episodes on YouTube: The Garden as Talisman: Astrology, Plants & The Zodiac Garden Guide with Isaac Hill Thank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

Michal Russo was a pastor's daughter and an athletic college swimmer when she discovered yoga. Squeaky clean and hardworking, she wasn't the rebellious type, but yoga, she says, opened the door to dark and oppressive forces in her life. Today, Michal is the marketing director for TCT Network and the author of How Yoga Harms: A Love Letter for Understanding Yoga From a Christian Perspective. She explains key teachings and practices of yoga, which are deeply rooted in the worship of false gods and divination. Michal also highlights a startling but convicting truth: when you open up your mind to something in spirit and in truth, you're worshiping it, whether you want to admit it or not! Don't worship the false gods of yoga, look to Christ as your Savior. TAKEAWAYS Foreign cultures see Americans' version of yoga as a pilfering of their sacred religious beliefs You cannot compartmentalize yoga as a Christian, and Yoga eventually seeks to control your entire identity It's perfectly fine to stretch and exercise - just don't participate in the idol worship that goes along with yoga Yoga attempts to manipulate the energy source of life, a practice that falls into the category of divination

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I welcome Kimberly Steele, author of Sacred Homemaking: A Magical Approach to a Tidier Home.Kimberly's work invites us to approach the home as a living, ensouled place — one shaped by gratitude, attention, care, and relationship. We talk about her path from tarot into Druidry, why she wrote Sacred Homemaking as a practical entry point for people returning to spiritual life, and how small acts like cleaning one corner, thanking the bed, sweeping the floor, or even tending the toilet can become powerful magical practices.We also discuss clutter, protection, discernment, household spirits, haunted objects, consumerism, perfectionism, ancestors, music as prayer and spellcraft, and so much more.Enjoy the episode, and check out Kimberly's books and works online!--Find Kimberly Steele OnlineOn Dreamwidth: kimberlysteele | Recent EntriesBuy Sacred Homemaking: A Magical Approach to a Tidier Home - Kimberly Steele Books - Aeon SpiritKimberly Steele on Substack - Kimberly Steele | Substack---Upcoming Events with JoAnna:July 28, 2026:Workshop at The Atlantis Bookshop in LondonAtlantis events and booking information:https://theatlantisbookshop.com/atlantis-events/Aug. 15, 2026: The Diviner's Path Book Event at The Serpent's Key in Hanover, PA  - The Serpent's Key Shoppe and SanctuarySeptember 4–7, 2026:TempleFest at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MassachusettsRegistration closes July 24:https://templefest.templeofwitchcraft.org/Support Coffee and DivinationMy new book, The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, is now available:https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Thank you so much for the support the book has already received. If you've read and enjoyed it, even a brief, honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, or the site where you purchased it can make an enormous difference in helping other readers discover the work.Coffee and Divination:https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeeanddivinationWatch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandDivinationThank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author Rebecca Rowland ("Eminence Front") returns to talk about her latest collection "Unsettled Score: A Mixtape of Arthouse Horror." She and Scotty discuss the definition of "arthouse horror," and they talk about writing processes, inhabiting the mindset of predators, the responsibility authors have to their own work, life before cell phones, true crime, exploring villainy in queer characters, the 1990 film "Jacob's Ladder," and more. They also do a deep dive into the 2024 film "The Dead Thing" (directed by Elric Kane), and consider its place in the "arthouse horror" pantheon. WARNING: This conversation has some big spoilers for "The Dead Thing," and minor spoilers for "Jacob's Ladder." You can find Rebecca online at https://rowlandbooks.com You can get your copy of "Unsettled Score" at https://www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page/unsettled-score You can read Rebecca's story "The Divination of Demons" in KC Griffant's new anthology "Women of the Weird West" (Brigid's Gate Press) at https://scifiwri.com/women-of-the-weird-west/ -- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

The unicorn is one of the most potent, and mysterious, mythical beasts the imaginal wilderness has to offer us. These creatures carry fascinating symbolic weight with them, and are present in the texts of cultures the world over. Join Cristina and Mariana as they explore the history of the unicorn, the magical unicorn tapestries from the late Medieval period, the unicorn's relationship to alchemy, Mercurius, Sofia, the maiden, the nature of the spiral, and so much more.After a hiatus, we are back! And excited to be here. Remember that you can submit a dream for us to analyze on-air at the link below: https://www.sorormysticapodcast.com/#symbolDon't miss Cristina's latest offering, SATURN IN ARIES: FORGING THE NEW, a special workshop on Saturn's myth, and astrological impact in the sign Aries--perfect for all you Saturn-returners, or children of Saturn. Workshop will be held on July 7th, and available for forever replay. Learn more here: https://www.cristinafarella.com/workshop-saturn-in-ariesMariana's book, Tarot and the Psychology of the Soul is out now, and available wherever you get your books! https://persephonessister.com/book/Cristina's book, Divination for Dummies, is also out and available everywhere, too: https://www.cristinafarella.com/divination-for-dummies

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I welcome my friend and returning guest Ivy Bromius of Circle Thrice back to the show. Ivy and I have known each other for a number of years, and her work brings together a wonderfully unusual - and extremely useful -combination of professional project management, practical enchantment, and magical timing through tarot and other divinatory arts.We begin with risk: how can divination help us look toward the future without becoming trapped by fear? Ivy explains why thoughtfully considering what could go wrong is not the same as magically causing it to happen—and why facing a possible risk can actually make us feel more empowered, and capable of changing our course.We discuss the emotional reality of fear, and explore courage and sovereignty: the ability to act according to our values, and work toward something better for ourselves, our families, and our communities.I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!Find Ivy Bromius and Circle ThriceCircle Thrice:https://www.circlethrice.com/Risky Business course:https://www.circlethrice.com/project/risky-business-training-course/The Sovereignty Incubation Arc:https://www.circlethrice.com/project/the-sovereignty-incubation-arc/Ivy's Substack, Next Week in Magic:https://circlethrice.substack.com/Circle Thrice on Instagram:Instagram---Upcoming Events with JoAnna:July 28, 2026:Workshop at The Atlantis Bookshop in London[ PLEASE NOTE THE DATE - Ater posting this episode, I realized that I misspoke the date in my audio - I will be presenting the workshop on Tuesday, July 28th. ]Atlantis events and booking information:https://theatlantisbookshop.com/atlantis-events/Aug. 15, 2026: The Diviner's Path Book Event at The Serpent's Key in Hanover, PA  - The Serpent's Key Shoppe and SanctuarySeptember 4–7, 2026:TempleFest at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MassachusettsRegistration closes July 24:https://templefest.templeofwitchcraft.org/Support Coffee and DivinationMy new book, The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums, is now available:https://amzn.to/4e6EXH9Thank you so much for the support the book has already received. If you've read and enjoyed it, even a brief, honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, or the site where you purchased it can make an enormous difference in helping other readers discover the work.Coffee and Divination:https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffeeanddivination/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeeanddivinationWatch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandDivinationThank you for listening, and, as always, see you between the worlds...

We pull tarot for July 2026 and get real about the challenges ahead, from relationship conflict to money pressure to the need for a major perspective shift. We share practical ways to stay grounded, ask better questions, take financial action without shame, and hold boundaries even when forgiveness is part of your healing. Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast. Please subscribe, rate, + review, + share with your friends! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast. Subscribe to our Patreon to join the conversation and our private community for just $5 a month. Or donate any amount to Ko-fi.com/romanistan. We depend on your support to keep going. You can book readings and events and take workshops with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. Get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling wherever books are sold. If you love it, write us a review. Visit us at romanistanpodcast.com and email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasMusic by Viktor PachasArtwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

Tarot cards hold a specific place in society, popular for their divination imagery and fortune-telling. The Morgan Library and Museum has organized a new exhibit about the artistic and cultural history of Tarot cards, Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions. Morgan curators Joshua O'Driscoll, Frank Trujillo, and Claire Gilman discuss the show, on view through October 4. Plus, listeners share their interest in tarot cards Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images: Tarot card depicting the Moon, 1490, by Antonio Cicognara (active ca 1480-1500). Italy, 15th century. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Narrator: Thomas Jones