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For the first regular episode of the year (excepting our New Year's recap) we take a look at the New Year Traditions at Temmu's court. How did the court celebrate the New Year in the late 7th century? For more, check out our blogpost: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-141 Rough Transcript: Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan. My name is Joshua and this is episode 141: Temmu's New Year's Traditions The chill winter air meant that most of the assembled crowd had donned multiple layers of robes. Men and women had assembled together, upon the open, rock-covered courtyard, both to see and be seen. To the north and east of the courtyard were the walls and gates of the buildings that made up the royal palace, the rooves of the buildings just visible beyond the gates. The onlookers stood arrayed around the open lanes that had been created for the event—at one end of the rocky field were targets, while at the other were archers, also arrayed in their finest outfits. While technically they wore hunting robes, cut to allow greater movement in the arm, many of these fabrics had no business being anywhere near a moor or the dirt of open fields. After all, this wasn't just some hunt: They were demonstrating their skills in the center of the State. At the officials' command, the archers let loose their arrows. The crowd murmured at the soft crack of the bowstring, the faint whisper of arrow as the fletchings cut through the air, and the thud as the arrows struck their targets. Looking downrange, approval bubbled through the crowd: the targets were well-struck. Behind the archers on the field, another group awaited their turn. The events of the day would be the talk of the court, from the lowest clerk to the highest prince , for days to come. Not just the well-placed shot, but also the grace and poise of the one who had let loose an arrow of particular note. And heaven forbid an arrow miss its target. Even kicking up stones or scraping the earth could have negative social consequences. A particularly good showing could inspire poetry, and beyond the prizes being offered to the winner, could also bring notice to those from more obscure backgrounds. The new year had just started, and a good performance might be just what was needed to help put the rest of the year on a good footing. Welcome back! This is the first episode of the new year, 2026, and we are still going through the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tenno, covering the period from 672 to 686. Before we get started, though, a quick shout out to Suzuki for supporting us on Patreon. It means a lot and helps us keep this thing going. If you would like to support us or our efforts to maintain the website, where we also have the Armor manual, clothing, and a miscellany on various topics, we have information at Sengokudaimyo.com and we will have more information at the end of this and every episode. Support is appreciated as I really do want to try and minimize ads—I don't put any into the podcast myself, though some platforms may place ads around the podcast, which I cannot always control. Now we've covered a lot this reign, but this episode we are going to cover three things in particular. First off, and perhaps a bit of a tangent, we'll talk about some of the issues with the Chronicles when it comes to reading it,especially in translation. It seems quite clear to me that even the sources that the Chroniclers were using weren't always in agreement with each other on how they spelled certain things or even in properly recording when things happened. After that we'll cover the major topics of this episode, focusing primarily on the New Year traditions of the court—we'll look at the major events of the first month for each year in the reign, allowing us to see some of the similarities, and differences. Finally, we'll look at the last year of Ohoama's reign, particularly as he grew ill, because it can be a fascinating question: What did people do when disease struck before we had modern medicine? Here the Chronicles reveal a lot about not only the beliefs of the time, but of their syncretism: how people were willing to reach out to whatever power they could in order to cure disease. Whether it was Yin-yang divination, beseeching the local kami, or attempting to make merit, all of these things were on the table when it came to illness and mortality. And so, let's get into it. One of the first things I want to talk about is the problem that we have in trying to read the Chronicles, both in the way they are written and then the translation issue on top of that. Even in Japanese the Chronicles have to be translated out of an ancient form of kanbun—basically a Japanese version of Chinese, using Sinitic characters. Like any document written by non-native speakers, the Chronicles have their idiosyncrasies that make it different from what someone in Chang'an might be writing at the same time. There are times and places where it is clear that something is meant to be read in the Japanese pronunciation, which itself was different from modern Japanese. Add to this the fact that there are many times that different Sinitic characters sound alike in Japanese—especially in modern Japanese. So any English translation of the Chronicles which doesn't give the actual characters in the source text can add to the confusion. This is why I like to consult either the Japanese Historical Text Initiative or an electronic version of the National History series text—though even those have issues at times when the characters used in the text don't exist in modern character sets, though that seems to be less and less of a problem. One example I want to give of the complexities of reading the Chronicles, and the need to dive deeper into the original language and consult multiple versions, is a set of records for Ki no Omi no Abemaro and others. He is our first mention of a member of the Ki family: on the 9th day of the 8th month of 673, the first year since Ohoama's ascension and one year after the Jinshin no Ran, we are told that Ki no Omi no Abemaro and others were given favors and rewards for their service during the war in Iga province. Indeed, Ki no Omi no Abemaro is listed prominently in the records of the Jinshin no Ran and appears to have been one of the generals for Ohoama and the Yoshino faction in general. Less than a year later, on the 28th day of the 2nd month, Ki no Omi no Abemaro died and was posthumously awarded the rank of Daishi, which was 5th from the top in the old system of 26 ranks. A rather respectable rank, to be sure. Later that same year we get a note that Ki no Omi no KATAmaro—another member of the family, apparently--was appointed, along with a "Prince Mino" as a commissioner for the erection of the Great Temple of Takechi. Two years later, however, we get a record on the 22nd day of the 4th month of 676 that the sovereign, Ohoama, sent an order to the Governor of Mino telling him to let the children of Ki no Omi no Abemaro, resident in the district of Toki, be removed to the East country and become peasants in that country. On the face of it, this appears to be an incredible fall from grace. Ki no Omi no Abemaro is basically one of the top generals and heroes of the Jinshin no Ran, but his children are so unruly that they are banished to the East and stripped of their noble status? There has to be a story there, right? Then in 679, on the 3rd day of the 2nd month, we are told that Ki no Omi no Katamaro died. For his service in the Jinshin War he received the posthumous rank of Upper Daikin. That would have been roughly the 7th rank—two below Ki no Abemaro. So was the Ki family back in the good graces of the court? What is going on? First off, when we go to the original text, we see that Aston, whose translation of the Nihon Shoki we've been working on Ihas made an apparent error in translation. Remember, Aston was translating the Chronicles back in 1896, without the aid of modern computers, along with a lot of other research that has happened since then, and I can hardly fault him for missing things here and there. This is why, if you cannot check the original, you may want to also look at the new translation from John Bentley. Here we can see that he translates the name not as "Ki no Omi no Abemaro", but rather that of "Ki no Omi no KASAmaro". And if we compare Ki no Omi no KaSAmaro with the previous entry on Ki no Omi no KaTAmaro we can see that these are actually the exact same names except for a single character. Which leads us to the question: Are these the same person, and the scribes simply miswrote one of the characters in the name? It may not even be on the Chroniclers so much as whatever texts they were, themselves, working on. This isn't helped by the fact that we later on see another entry for Ki no KATAmaro, but that one uses character for "KATA", meaning "hard", using the kun'yomi, or Japanese reading, rather than using two phonetic characters in the on'yomi reading. So is this just another way to write "KATAmaro" or is this a different person altogether? Ultimately, we cannot be entirely sure. It does seem wild that there would be two "Ki no Omi no Katamaro" at court at the same time and nobody otherwise distinguished the two. The question about KaSAmaro and KaTAmaro, and whose kids were sent into exile, is a bit harder to untangle. And, truth be told, it is ultimately a minor point. We have only a couple of lines here, and maybe these passages will help illuminate something later in the histories, but for now, they are just fragments of the story of what was happening. Parts of the tattered tapestry from which the royal history was ripped out and restitched together, the rest of the story largely discarded, unless it made its way to us through other means. The Chronicles may be flawed, but they are still our main source for the period, and while we might challenge individual items, we still get a glimpse at how things operated back at this time. For instance, if we look at the events happening around the New Year, we can see some common threads. The New Year is an important tradition in many cultures. Whether it was a solar or lunar cycle—or some combination—the new year indicated a new cycle, and was often accompanied by associated symbols and rituals. Today in the US it is often celebrated with fireworks and champagne, followed by making resolutions for the new year. In Japan, people will often go to their local shrine or temple for an important first visit, and temple bells will ring out 108 times. Another tradition is the osechi-ryori, the traditional new years foods. This has grown over time from a tradition of eating a large bowl of rice to various other foods that are seen as auspicious or having special properties, such as the hardening of teeth—a major concern before the era of modern dental hygiene! Then there are traditions such as the Kagami Biraki, or opening of the mirror, and the creation of special mochi, or rice cakes for the purpose. Of course all of these traditions started somewhere and have evolved over time, so what do we know about the New Year celebrations during the late 7th century? One caveat: in the Chronicles, we only really see what was happening in the court, and the Yamato court at that. There may have been local traditions that others were following that, unless we find documentation about them, we likely would never know. But many of the court traditions were passed down to later generations. These traditions appear to include the giving of gifts; large, celebratory banquets; and the annual archery tournament. Banquets are some of the first and most common things we see. We see a banquet as Ohoama assumed the throne in 673—which probably was the event that overshadowed anything else they might have done that year. The following year, 674, there doesn't seem to have been much recorded, and I wonder if they were still pulling everything together after the turmoil of Ohoama's ascension. And so it is that in the first month of 675 we really get to see the annual new year's events in their full form. On the second day of that year, from the Royal Princes on down, all of the public functionaries presented their respects to the sovereign. I suspect that this was a large ceremony, where everyone gathered in the courtyard of the palace together or something similar, not that each person individually went up and presented their respects—I doubt Ohoama would have wanted to sit through all of that. Also, as we've already seen, there were limits on what parts of the palace different functionaries were allowed to enter. So some of these well-wishers may have been "outside", others in the courtyard, and others in the palace building itself, depending on their rank and importance in the bureaucratic hierarchy. On the following day, all public functionaries, from the initial rank upwards, presented firewood. Aston notes that this is the first mention of what would become a yearly practice. Firewood may not seem like much, but it would have likely been important to keeping things running, especially given how early people were supposed to arrive at the palace and administrative complex each day. This wasn't firewood for a fireplace—they didn't have those—but probably would have been used either for cooking or, I suspect, for the large braziers that burned with wood and pitch to light the darkness, particularly in the winter months. Firewood could also be processed into smaller pieces of coal for other uses. It is interesting that for the first ceremony, the Chronicles describe the court from the Royal Princes on down, while for the giving of firewood the order is from the initial—which is to say the lowest—ranks upwards. This could indicate the order in which things progressed in these cases. Several days after that, on the 7th day of the first month, a banquet was given at court for the Ministers—so only the higher ranking functionaries. But ten days later, on the 17th, everyone of rank—the Ministers of State; the Daibu, or high officials; and all of the public functionaries from the initial rank upwards had an archery meeting in the Court of the Western Gate. Archery and archery contests had been important to the Yamato people for ages—and the same on the continent. Confucius, in his day, suggested that archery was a martial skill that even nobles should cultivate. I believe we've noted before how archery could be used both for warfare and for just feeding your family. As such, it was considered a particularly useful skill for just about everyone to have. It probably also helped that it was a martial skill that noblemen and others could use to show off without actually risking any injury to themselves in the process. I'm just saying. And as we described at the top of the episode, this particular archery contest would, for both participants and spectators, likely have been a chance to show off the top of their game, whether in martial prowess, clothing, or behavior. And since we are looking at the new year's celebrations, let's keep this going and look at later years in Ohoama's reign. As I go through these you'll start to see the patterns, where the events I've just described will generally recur year after year, but not identically, sometimes with a shuffle in the schedule. In 676, we see that the Ministers and public functionaries pay their respects on the first day of the new year. On the 4th day, the sovereign granted gifts to the higher level officials, from Royal Prince Takechi, down to the high officials, or Daibu, of Shoukin rank. Their not so secret Santa gifts included robes, hakama, lined garments, obi for their waist, leg straps, and staves, or walking sticks. We are also told that everyone above the rank of Shoukin also got an armrest thrown in, as well. Further gifts or grants were given out several days later, on the 7th, to everyone from Shoukin on up, based on their individual circumstances. Then, on the 15th, we again see all of the functionaries present firewood and then they were all entertained at a court banquet. The following day they held the annual new year's archery contest, with prizes, at the court of the western gate. Those who hit the target received prizes of different values. In his recent translation of the Nihon Shoki, Bentley references Kuroita on Article 41 of Miscellaneous Statutes, saying that this archery event was apparently a regular new year's occurrence, and even the prizes were noted as varying over time. The same day they held the archery contest, that year, Ohoama held a banquet at the Shima Palace. Shima was the name given to the Soga Prime Minister, back in the day, so I assume that this was at or near the site of the old Soga residence? In 677, by comparison, we don't see nearly as much referenced. There is archery at the South Gate, vice the west gate, but that is it. The festivities in 678 similarly only talk about the archery at the south gate. There is also mention of a preparation for worshipping the kami of heaven and earth, for which a purification was held throughout the state. In addition, an abstinence palace, or saiguu, was erected on the bank of the Kurahashi river. Kurahashi appears to refer to a tributary of the Ohara river, in Sakurai. This feels less like a New Year's celebration, however, and more like a sign of merit-making. The Saiguu would have likely been to prepare for a trip to Ise shrine, and three months later Ohoama was preparing to go to the Saiguu, but that is when Princess Towochi suddenly died, and they scuttled the plans. In 679, the court greeted the New Year with a new decree. Ohoama declared that Princes, Ministers, and public functionaries—anyone in service to the government, basically, were to refrain from paying respects during New Years or other ceremonies to anyone except relatives of the grade of elder brother, elder sister, and above, or to the senior members of the Houses. Princes weren't even to pay respects to their own mothers unless they were, themselves, princesses. Ministers were likewise not to pay respects to their mothers if they were of "mean" rank. In other words, if they were commoners. These kinds of statutes are interesting. First of all, you ask yourself why? In all likelihood, there were various local traditions and individuals paid respects to their parents as well as to others to whom they owed respect for one reason or another. Here the State is ordering society such that there is a clear hierarchy, at least among the members of the court. Since women often found advancement by marrying up, it was usual for one's mother to have been born a lower rank in society than oneself. And so we see them enforcing the social order. That new order was based on Confucian concepts of hierarchy, and this seems to go along with those same ideas. What we don't really see is how this was enforced—if at all. The day after that, the yearly archery competition took place at the West Gate of the palace. The next year, 680, we see a New Year's Banquet at the Court of the Great Hall. Ohoama himself occupied the Mukai-kodono, which appears to refer to one of the smaller wings. Based on the palace layout that we see in the posthole remains, this probably means that he was set up in the smaller wing, likely in a more intimate space, while most of the other guests were in the large hall, maintaining that crucial separation of sovereign and subjects. This New Year's archery event included Princes of the Blood all the way down to the rank of Shouken—the very lowest rank in the court—and it was held at the South Gate. You may be noticing a pattern, that the archery competition is listed as being held at either the south or west gates. The south gate probably refers to the main gate of the later Okamoto—aka the Kiyomihara—palace. The West gate refers to the west gate of the Ebinoko enclosure. We talked about these and the general layout of the palace back in Episode 134, and you can check out that podcast blog post for some images of what things looked like, as well. These gates were on the north and east sides of a large, rectangular courtyard, which was likely the actual event location. So it isn't as if these were separate areas, just a difference of where things were set up in what was otherwise the same relative space. The following year, 681, we see similar ceremonies. We see offerings made to the kami of Heaven and Earth, and we once again see a note about various functionaries paying their respects at court. Even though this wasn't mentioned every year, it could have been an annual thing and just wasn't always recorded so the Chroniclers just wrote down what they had records for. There are certainly other things we don't necessarily witness in the records, such as the annual promotions and promulgations. We see irregular promotions, of course, such as on someone's passing, but the regular administration of the government and promotions of people to new positions is not something we really see regularly documented, since it doesn't really shed much light on the sovereign and the royal household. And so we sometimes see things if they get mentioned, but otherwise we only see glimpses. That would change as records became more administrative and the histories were more about simply recording what was happening—though still from a particular angle. At this point, however, we aren't dealing with a single court record, but rather with numerous records, stories, and recollections. That same year, 681, we also see another banquet, with Ohoama situated in the Mukai no Kodono, while the Princes of the Blood and non-royal Princes were both introduced into the inner reception chamber. Ministers attended in the outer reception chamber. They all received sake and musical performances, and rank advancements were given out. Kusakabe no Kihi no Ohogata was graduated from the rank of Upper Daisen to Lower Daikin, and given the title of Naniwa no Muraji. A few days later, Sakahibe no Muraji no Iwazumi was granted a fief with 60 horses and received presents of coarse silk, floss silk, cloth, and one hundred mattocks—the last one being a rather interesting gift, I have to admit. Of course, in true Chronicles fashion, we have no idea why these gifts were made—we don't even have another reference to Iwazumi around there, but he must have done something. We are later told that there was the annual archery shoot, and then a decree, possibly unrelated to New Years, that the various provinces were ordered to repair the shrines to the kami of heaven and earth. The year 682 is an anomaly. There is no mention of a banquet, nor of an archery tournament. I wonder if this may have to do with some of the sad events of that first month. While it started fine—Toneri no Miyatsuko no Nukamushi was raised from Daisen to Lower Shoukin—we are told that on the 18th, Lady Higami, one of Ohoama's consorts, died in the palace. The next day there was an earthquake, and she was buried on the 27th. A prominent illness and death may have put a pall on the ceremonies, and could explain why we don't see any mention of them for that year. It is also possible that some of this New Year tradition had become so routine that people were no longer commenting on it, and therefore the Chroniclers weren't including references to it. The following year, in 683, we again see the functionaries paying their respects. We also see the presentation of a three legged sparrow by the Viceroy of Tsukushi, Tajihi no Mabito no Shima, along with others. A three legged sparrow would have been something: it is reminiscent of the three legged crow, often depicted in the sun. It is unclear if it was still alive, but that wasn't the point. They invited the Princes of the Blood down to the Ministers to great hall, the Daigokuden, for a banquet, where the three legged sparrow was displayed. . Later that month, Ohoama issued a decree in regards to all of the auspicious omens and made presents to everyone, from Shouken rank upwards. There was also a general amnesty—all crimes were pardoned, from capital offenses on down, and all forced labor was remitted, so that people didn't have to provide the normal service. The phrasing for this particular entry is intriguing. Ohoama is mentioned as Yamato Neko Sumera no Mikoto and is specifically called a "God Incarnate". This is one of the rare times that we see the Chronicles explicitly call out the sovereign as a living deity. Of course, they trace the royal lineage back to Amaterasu, but there isn't a lot suggesting that the sovereign is necessarily a deity. And in reality, this was probably something that was more honorific than anything else. Heck, at times in Japanese history we would see sovereigns selling their calligraphy to help keep the royal palace funded while warriors went around actually being in charge of things. However, this divine language did show up in the 19th and 20th century, especially as the Tennou, now called Emperor in English terminology, once again was recognized as the Head of State, and people would actually pray to him. Not necessarily like praying at a shrine, but out of respect. And remember, a lot of time the Tennou was kept out of sight of regular people and hidden, much like the way that the kami were treated. The concept of the Emperor's divinity was very much tied up in the elevation of the State and the general sense of Nationalism that had gripped Japan in the early half of the 20th century. And so the allies quite explicitly had Emperor Showa renounce his divinity after Japan World War II. Those studying Japanese history have probably heard of this concept, and so it is interesting to see evidence of it here, as well as the nature of the royal house, where the sovereign is kept at a distance from those of lower rank, unless they are directly serving him. But it was not as though the sovereign was a god in the sense of being all powerful. Even if he were considered a living, visible kami, the kami were not omnipotent, and there was no getting over the fact that our particular sovereign, Ohoama, was getting older. Only a year or so earlier, he had suffered a rather bad illness, so he clearly was not invincible. And it is of course possible that this language was simply royal exaggeration, rather than any attempt to define the sovereign as something more than he was. Still, that concept would continue to play a part throughout Japanese history. The same day in 683 that Ohoama issued the pardons, we are told that there was a special performance at the Woharida Court of dance and music from Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla—the "Three Countries" of the Korean peninsula, even if only one of them was still going strong. The Woharida palace is thought to have been north, along the banks of the Asuka River. It may have been moved over time—there appears to have been a palace in the Furumiya area, near Toyoura, but there is also evidence of a palace by a shared name over by Ikazuchi-no-oka, on the other side of the river. Excavations at Ikazuchi no oka revealed pottery with the name of the palace, suggesting that this was the site, but even then, that pottery was from the later Tempyo era. Regardless, it seems that the Asuka valley was just chock full of palaces, new and old, though the older ones were not as regularly used for government functions, one assumes. The following year, 684, we again get told about the annual archery shoot. It took place in the Eastern court this time, with Ministers in attendance. Apparently they had men skilled in archery shooting alongside palace attendants and little people—the word used in Japanese is "Shuju" or "Hikihito". This word is often translated as "dwarf"; it appears to be a derogatory term for anyone considered short of stature, though it is also used to refer more generally to those seen as either lacking wit or to actors and performers. This isn't the first time we see the term. Back in 675, about 9 years prior, Ohoama had sent orders to a number of regions near the capital, from Awaji to Tamba, to Afumi and to Mino and Wohari, among others, to send as tribute common people who could sing, shuju—or dwarfs—and jugglers. More generally they seem to be referring to entertainers, and it strikes me that could be what is meant here. Either way, the entertainment industry was hardly a lucrative one, and we can see that performers are almost more of a commodity, to be "paid" as tribute, rather than a professional who is "hired" to work. I suspect that, as in many other times and places, individuals who were shorter than average often found work as entertainers in this sense—whether they wished it or not. The year 685 we don't see any mention of archery, though it probably still happened. Instead the Chronicles focus on the various government officials paying their respects to their sovereign. The rest of the entries for the month are largely concerned with changes to the rank system as of that year. The year 686, we get the last records of various new years festivals—four months later, the sovereign would grow terribly ill, and he would eventually pass away later that year. However, for those still celebrating the new year in 686, that was all in the future. The last year of Ohoama's reign started out relatively like others. Ohoama went to the Daigokuden, the Great Hall of Audience, and gave a banquet to the Princes and High Officials. There he decided to have something of a riddle challenge. He would ask riddles, and then offer prizes for the correct answer. And no, unfortunately we don't have any of the riddles, at least that I have seen. Aston calls these "conundrums" and notes that they are specifically nonsensical questions, and provides examples such as "Why does a horse, after a rapid run, listen to the earth? Why does a dog, when he goes slowly, raise his leg?" Ohoama's son, Prince Takechi, answered correctly, and so did Prince Ise. Their prizes differed in content, but in both cases were pretty extensive. The winners received ceremonial robes, brocade or purple hakama, numerous bolts of coarse silk, many pounds of thread, hundreds of pounds of flossed Silk, and hundreds of bolts of cloth. I think that makes it quite a bit more lucrative than any of the quiz nights I've ever been to. Later that month, there was another banquet, this time for nine Buddhist monks of Daikan-daiji. Besides its status as a national temple, this may have also been related to the year before, when Ohoama had fallen ill, and prayers had been offered at Daikandaiji for his recovery. The courthad likewise provided gifts to the temple in the last month of the previous year, and then, at the banquet, gave to the attending monks silk and cloth, based on their rank. But that wasn't the end of the gifts. The following day the Princes and High Officials all received upper garments and hakama—likely referring to official garments—each getting one suit, each. Then, on the 13th day of the new year, the court invited 20 exceptional individuals to a banquet. These were talented people, professors, divination specialists, and physicians. They were also wined and dined and presented various gifts. On the 16th day, the Princes and High Officials were then invited to a banquet in the Daigokuden. They were given gifts of silk and cloth, based on their rank. Then they held another riddle competition, with correct answers rewarded with gifts of coarse and flossed silk. This was only a short time after disaster had struck, though a bit removed—two days earlier, in the evening, the royal storehouse at Naniwa had caught fire, eventually burning the entire Toyosaki palace complex to the ground. Some claimed that it was actually started at a private residence, that of Ato no Muraji no Kusuri, and then spread to the Palace. In the end, only the military storehouse was spared. This would have been quite the tragedy for the government, but it did not halt the festivities happening down in Asuka. The Naniwa Palace appears to have been a major government center for the administration of the state, but it was not the royal court which had been in Asuka for over a decade. Indeed, I imagine that the news probably reached Asuka around the time of the Banquet itself. And yet, rather than putting a damper on the festivities, they continued another couple of days – presumably everything was already prepared and there was no point in canceling. On the 17th, the court sponsored a banquet in the rear palace, presumably for the Queen and members of the imperial family. Then the following day there was a great revel at the palace. Ohoama took his place in front of the royal muro and made presents to performers, as well as to the singers. As before everything varied according to rank. Asuka wasn't the only place to get in on the festivities. The same month, the court also sponsored a banquet for the Silla envoys in Tsukushi, sending Prince Kawachi and others. Regrettably, that would be the last new year that Ohoama would see. In the fifth month, he grew ill, and what we see in the Chronicles after that is an interesting look into how people of the time dealt with sickness. First, the court had the Sutra of Yakushi expounded at Kawaradera and held a Buddhist retreat in the palace, inviting monks to come and expound Buddhist teachings. Yakushi, or Yakushi Nyorai—Bhaisajyaguru in Sanskrit—was known as the Medicine Buddha, and his name in Sinitic characters was basically "Master of Medicine". It is said that he was responsible for the Eastern Pure Land, and that, as a Bodhisattva, he had made 12 great vows to cure the illnesses of all living beings in the world. For that reason, Yakushi Nyorai was often called upon to cure illness. In fact, six years earlier, when the Queen, Uno no Sarara Hime, had taken ill, Ohoama erected an entire temple to Yakushi Nyorai, known as Yakushiji. He then had 100 people take vows as priests, and they attributed her recovery to this effort. In this case, however, it seems that it didn't have quite such an effect, and Ohoama remained under the weather. We are also told that the court sent Palace Attendants, the Oho-toneri, to clean the pagodas of various temples and that a general amnesty was announced for all under heaven, emptying the prisons. All of this points to the idea of making merit in the hope of bringing good karma, and thus healing. But the following month, Ohoama was still ill. Divination was performed by the Onmyoji, the court diviners, and they claimed that there was a curse from Kusanagi, the sword that is considered one of the three main royal symbols. This is the sword that was said to have been found by Susanowo in the tale of Yamata no Worochi, and which gained its name, Kusanagi, when used by Yamato Takeru, cutting down the grass to save him when his enemies tried to catch him by setting fire to the field where he was hunting. For more on that, check out Episodes 34 and 35. Given the importance of Kusanagi, I suspect that the idea of destroying it to remove the curse was out of the question, and so it was sent to Atsuta Shrine, where it was enshrined and would largely stay except when needed for enthronement ceremonies. And yet, even after the sword was taken away, the illness remained. Six days later, on the 16th day of the 6th month, the court sent Prince Ise and officials to Asukadera and asked the monks there to make and oath with the Buddha to make Ohoama whole through the power of the Three Treasures of Buddhism. For their work, the three Buddhist Officers, the Master of the Law, and the Upadhyaya and temple directors, as well as those monks with the rank of "master" each received a donation of one robe and one cover, or "Ohi". Three days later, the court ordered the hundred officials to go to Kawaradera and perfom the ceremony of lighting lanterns and giving offerings to Buddha. Then they held a great feast and offered repentance for their transgressions. All of this sounds like a continued attempt to make merit for the state, and thus for Ohoama. We then see the court granting the monks Hounin and Gishou 30 stipend-households to provide for them in their old age, which may be more merit-making, or possibly was related to some of the many other activities so far. There are a few issues with this entry, and Aston and Bentley don't seem to agree on the actual date. Bentley has it on the 28th, but that seems odd as it comes before the entry for the 22nd of the same month. Aston has it as the 20th, but then claimes that there is something odd about the date of the 22nd. On the 22nd, we are simply told that the district kitchen of Nabari caught fire. Aston notes that this would have been the official government arm in the district gathering food to supply the royal household—rather than being a kitchen in terms of a place to prepare food. Merit-making continued into the 7th month. We see the Soujou and Soudzu, the primary and secondary prelates of the Asukadera, performing ritual repentance. The following day there is another general amnesty, and Aston specifically mentions performing a Oho-harai, or cleansing. The day after taxes were halved from the provinces and corvee labor with local conscripted labor was exempted for the year. Then we see the court presenting paper offerings to the Kunikasu Kami in Ki provinces, as well as the four shrines in Asuka and the Great Suminoe—aka Sumiyoshi—shrine. On the 8th day of the 7th month, 100 monks were invited to the court to read the Golden Light Sutra—Konkoymyou kyou. And on the 15th there was another court issued amnesty. Despite all of these attempts to make merit and intercede with the Buddha or with various kami, Ohoama's illness continued. We see that the court issued a decree that all things that should occur, great or small, should be reported to the queen and the crown prince—presumably because Ohoama was no longer in a state to be able to do so. Continuing with their efforts, the court declared that destitute commoners who had been forced to borrow rice seed or money before the 12th month of the previous year would be exempted from repayment. And then the court changed the name of the year to Akami-tori, or Shuuchou. They also renamed the palace in Asuka to "Kiyomihara"—again, go check Episode 134 for more on the palace. "Shuuchou" is the Red Bird, likely referring to Suzaku, though Aston also points out that "Asuka" here is given as "flying bird", as well, and there had been numerous bird-related omens reported throughout the reign. Although these names would not have been used prior to this point—the 7th month of the final year of the reign—the Chroniclers applied the nengo, Shuuchou, to all of the entries for this year, and the name of the palace is often given as "Kiyomihara" is given to distinguish it from the Later Okamoto Palace, even though it was simply the latter palace with the addition of the Ebinoko enclosure. The changing of the era name was likely another attempt to change the seemingly inauspicious year, along with all of the merit-making that the court had been undergoing. And yet they kept going. The court selected 70 people who were diligent in keeping Buddhist laws and had them take the tonsure, and they sponsored a feast—or festival—in the Royal Muro of the Palace. At the same time the various princes had a statue of the Boddhisatva of Compassion, Kannon, made for the sovereign and had the Lotus sutra—the sutra where Kannon is first mentioned—read out at Daikandaiji. Kannon, or Avalokitesvara, was originally seen as a male Boddhisatva, but is often depicted as a woman. They are also known as Guanyin, from which we get Kannon in Japanese. Guanyin is also seen as Goddess of Mercy, and is one of the most popular figures across multiple sects of Buddhism and even outside of the Buddhist faith, where she is still seen as a goddess. In this case, however, it seems clear that the princes were seeking compassion to relieve the sovereign of his affliction. And yet it persisted. They had 80 more people take the tonsure, and then 100 more men and women, placed 100 statues of the Boddhisatva, Kannon, in the palace, and then read out 200 volumes of the Lotus Sutra. And then they made prayers to the kami of Heaven and Earth. And they dispatched Hata no Imiki no Iwakatsu to present paper offerings to the Tosa great shrine. Nothing seemed to be working. In the 9th month, we see the royal princes and others, down to the various ministers, all gathered at Kawaradera making oaths for the health of the sovereigns. This last ditch effort would go unrewarded. Five days later, and Ohoama would pass away. Of course, they couldn't just say that he died: The Chronicles actually say that he divinely departed. After all, didn't they call him an incarnate kami? Two days later, the court began the ritual of mourning, raising voices in lamentation, and setting up a temporary palace of interment in the courtyard, south of the palace. Ohoama's body was placed there some thirteen days later, and people mourned his passing. For the rituals, we see monks and nuns performing ritual lamentation in the courtyard between 3 and 5 am, around the time that court officials would normally be waiting at the gates. Over the next several days, various ceremonies were held and eulogies given. We are told that the court presented offerings of food for the dead for the first time, and over the next several days monks and nuns would offer their laments and then various individuals would provide their eulogies. Finally, on the last day of the ninth month, the eulogies concluded with Nyang-u, a Baekje prince, who pronounced a eulogy on behalf of his father, and then the Miyatsuko of various provinces came and did likewise. There were also performances of all manner of singing and dancing. With that, the reign of Ohoama would come to an end. The government would continue under his wife, the Queen, and Crown Prince. We'll get into the succession in a later episode. For now I'll just say that he was eventually buried in a large tomb in the modern Noguchi area of Asuka, and you can still go see it. And while that does bring us to the end of the reign, we still have a few more things that I want to discuss. This episode just seemed a good time to talk about all of the various new years ceremonies, and that seemed to lead naturally into the very last year, but there is still more to discuss. For one thing, we still haven't quite covered the spread of Buddhism and the changes in the structure. There are also various laws and punishments that are worth covering. Finally, there are the Chronicles themselves: we've talked about it all along, but the Nihon Shoki and the Kojiki are attributed to this era, as is the start of what would become the capital of Fujiwara-kyo—many works that Ohoama would not live to see to the end, but is largely held responsible for starting. But until then, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts. If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website, SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page. You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com. Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now. Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.
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The Ouija board started as a simple parlor game in 1890 — but paranormal researchers warn it might open doorways to something far more sinister. And if a spirit starts spelling out the name Zozo, you may have just made contact with one of the most dangerous entities on the other side.IN THIS EPISODE: Some believe the Ouija board is a harmless game – others feel it is a paranormal, evil portal to allow entry into our world of ghosts, dead relatives, and even demonic entities. How dangerous is the Ouija Board? (Ouija Board Dangers) *** On April 12th, 1961 the first man to ever make it into space was a Russian cosmonaut by the name of Yuri Gagarin. He is considered a hero to his country, and an inspiration worldwide to those who are fascinated by space travel. But what few do not know is that there is a theory that there was someone before Yuri Gagarin – and the story has been kept a secret. (The Cosmonaut Conspiracy) *** Apparently, if you want to have a satisfying life, it's best to not have the name Elizabeth Brewer. I have two stories completely unrelated except that atthe center of each sombre tale is a woman named Elizabeth Brewer. (Two Terrible Tales of Elizabeth Brewer)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:49.989 = Ouija Board Dangers00:13:23.084 = *** The Cosmonaut Conspiracy00:26:41.234 = *** Two Terrible Tales of Elizabeth Brewer00:44:02.400 = ***The Golgotha Dancers (Bonus Story - Fiction)01:06:21.361 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Is The Ouija Board Dangerous” (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2adx4nxx) and “Why You Should Avoid Contacting The Sinister Demon Zozo” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cnmc9he) by Stephen Wagner; and “Who Invented The Ouija Board” (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/v8xavm6h) by Mary Bellis -- both for LiveAbout.com“The Cosmonaut Conspiracy” by David Crookes from All About Space Magazine, posted at LiveScience.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hn5m2r52“Two Terrible Tales of Elizabeth Brewer” by William Ellis-Rees for London Overlooked: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kbxvw4a2, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5y7yukyk“The Golgotha Dancers “By Manly Wade Wellman, originally published in Weird Tales October, 1937Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 26, 2021EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/DangerousOuijaABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #OuijaBoard, #Zozo, #Paranormal, #DemonicEntity, #SpiritBoard, #Supernatural, #HorrorStories, #TrueScaryStories, #Occult
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Brother Matthew is a former occultist and master of divination who founded an international coven centered around Christian occultism. He recounts many of his supernatural encounters and explains how he, as a pastor's kid, ended up being so deep in the world of mysticism and the occult. He shares his life story, along with the misconceptions, the dangers, and the overall reality of Christian occultism.Extra Content ▶ https://almostfalse.net/supporters/videos/series/6133Guest Links ▶ https://hub.almostfalse.net/podcast/62Ask a Question ▶ https://almostfalse.net/pages/ask-me-anythingWebsite ▶ https://almostfalse.netDiscord ▶ https://discord.gg/h4eeEt57jkMerch ▶ https://almostfalse.net/pages/merch
Susan Collins is a practitioner of dowsing who works with subtle energies to locate information, imbalances, and hidden influences affecting people and environments. Using tools such as pendulums and rods, Susan applies dowsing to questions of health, emotional well-being, land and space clearing, and energetic alignment. Her work views dowsing as an intuitive yet disciplined method that blends ancient practice with modern spiritual awareness, helping individuals gain clarity, restore balance, and make informed, conscious choices.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media
Send us a message!Join us as we pull our tarot cards for the months of 2026 and write affirmations for each month. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show
John, Jason, and Ron talk about some of their holiday traditions and then dive into creating a grumpy holiday monster! Listen Now! Watch Now!
Today I'm joined by Catherine for a chat about rediscovering magick, trusting intuition, and allowing creativity to unfold without pressure. I hope you enjoy it!In this episode we explore:1. Reclaiming magick later in lifeCatherine shares her experience of returning to magick after years away. Once deeply connected as a child, she describes how religion and relationships pulled her off that path, and how she now feels a clear calling to reclaim her inherent magick. Not as something new, but as something remembered.2. “Everybody is inherently magickal”Rebecca reframes the idea of being a “newbie witch,” emphasising that magick is not earned or bestowed but reclaimed. This conversation gently dismantles the idea that witchcraft requires lineage, expertise, or perfection, and instead centres embodiment, relationship, and presence.3. Divination as humanity's oldest language of meaningTogether they trace divination far beyond tarot and oracle cards, exploring how humans have always sought meaning. From birds, bones, smoke, stars, and entrails, to modern medicine and prediction-based science, divination is revealed as our instinctive way of making sense of uncertainty.4. Trusting the body after a lifetime of being taught not toThe conversation turns to how many of us were taught, as children, to override hunger, tiredness, discomfort, and intuition. Divination and ritual become ways of gently relearning self-trust and restoring a relationship with the body's wisdom.5. Ritual and relationship From cleansing cards to asking permission before taking a deer bone, Catherine and Rebecca speak about reverence rather than rules. Cards, crystals, bones, and objects are framed not as tools to control outcomes, but as allies we build relationships with over time.6. Slowness as a magickal actCatherine reflects on learning to go slowly in this phase of her life. Gathering objects, thrifting intuitively, nesting into her practice, and allowing curiosity to lead rather than goals. Rebecca affirms that magick has no end point, no checklist, and no finish line.7. Art as spellwork and becomingArt emerges as a central theme. Catherine shares how returning to painting after decades away has become part of her magickal rediscovery. Painting over old work, starting again, and allowing the process to lead mirrors her wider journey of becoming. Rebecca reflects on art as knowledge created through making, not output.8. Noticing as everyday magickFrom winter roses and unexpected tomatoes in December, to robins, daffodils, chalk pits, ancient skull sites, and dandelions breaking through concrete, this episode celebrates noticing as one of the most powerful magickal practices we have.9. Kindness, boundaries, and transmuting angerThe conversation closes with reflections on love, justice, protest magick, and discernment. Witchcraft is named as a path that does not deny anger or grief, but gives us ways to transmute them into action, boundaries, care, and change.This episode is for you if you:feel called back to magick after time awayare learning to trust themselves againfeel overwhelmed by noise, content, and certainty cultureare rediscovering creativity again in your lifewant magick without pressure, hierarchy, or performancebelieve slowness, noticing, and kindness are radical actsJoin us for a conversation that invites you to exhale, to soften, and to remember that you do not need to know where you're going to walk a magickal path.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here
In episode 58 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her good friend and winter season co-host, Kate Belew. Listen in as they discuss mythic oracles, winter divination, and share how they intend to lean into the coming dark months. You can find Kate Belew at www.katebelew.com and on all social media as @k8belew. She is the author of the book Word Witch, available at all booksellers and at TamedWild.com. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more!
This week on a new 5-minute episode of World Ocean Radio we're discussing the word "Hydromancy", its meaning and signs, water in its many forms, and its implication for our future. Hydromancy is an ancient form of divination, an invitation to explore the depths of still water and its ability of reveal hidden truths.About World Ocean RadioWorld Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide. Peter Neill, Founder of the World Ocean Observatory and host of World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects.World Ocean Radio15 yearsMore than 760 episodesOcean is climateClimate is oceanThe sea connects all thingsWorld Ocean Radio: 5-minute weekly insights in ocean science, advocacy, education, global ocean issues, marine science, policy, challenges, and solutions. Hosted by Peter Neill, Founder of W2O. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org
In this powerful and deeply honest episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with world-renowned medium Allison DuBois, the real-life inspiration behind the hit television series Medium, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Dead Life podcast, and creator of Divination 22 Intention Setting Vodka. Allison shares the remarkable story of discovering her abilities at just six years old, navigating a world that didn't yet understand mediumship, and learning when to speak up—and when to stay silent. She opens up about validation, grief, loss, and the lessons she learned through predicting her father's passing, revealing how those experiences shaped her empathy and purpose. The conversation dives into fame, frequency, shedding relationships that no longer align, and the realities of Hollywood behind the scenes of Medium. Allison also walks listeners through how the show came to life, what it was like seeing her story portrayed on screen, and how she leveraged the exposure to build a lasting career rooted in authenticity.This episode is a raw, thought-provoking exploration of intuition, identity, resilience, and what it truly means to live in alignment with who you are made to be.Website- AllisonDubois.comSocial Media Links/Handles- https://www.facebook.com/MediumAllison/https://www.instagram.com/mediumallison/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtU2YprVNSuVRU1XfLHi4lw
Clarisse Conner is an intuitive psychic, clairvoyant, and tarot reader known for her insightful, compassionate, and deeply accurate readings. Using her heightened intuitive abilities alongside the symbolic language of the tarot, Clarisse helps individuals gain clarity around life paths, relationships, career decisions, and spiritual growth. Her readings focus on empowerment rather than prediction alone, encouraging self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation. With a grounded and ethical approach, Clarisse serves as a trusted guide for those seeking direction, validation, and a deeper understanding of the unseen influences shaping their lives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media
Send us a textMy guest in this episode is Thumper Forge, a Chaos Witch, Gardnerian High Priest, writer, and diviner from Houston, Texas. Thumper is the author of The Chaos Apple: Magic & Discordianism for the Postmodern Witch (Llewellyn), and it was a delight to have them on the show!In this conversation, we explore Chaos Magic in real life - how to think with paradigms, work with gods and masks - plus a practical tour of lithomancy (casting semi-precious stones), along with Lenormand and geomancy.I really enjoyed this talk with Thumper in this show, and I hope you enjoy the conversation! If you do, as always, please share this episode with others, and subscribe for more videos and some exciting new “extra” content in coming months!Links and Resources for Thumper Forge's work:The Chaos Apple - Llewellyn book page: The Chaos Apple | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.Thumper's website - Thumper Forge – Priest. Witch. Raconteur. Notary Public.Patheos: Fivefold Law — Thumper's blog - Fivefold Law - Discordian Witchcraft, Chaos Magic, Traditional Wicca, Geomancy, and the occasional glimpse into 12-Step Recovery from the impertinent perspective of a Post-postmodern Pagan.Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination Our Website: www.coffeeanddivination.comYouTube page for the Podcast: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTubeTheme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet –Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.Thanks for supporting Coffee and Divination!
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⭐ TYPICAL SKEPTIC PODCAST #2343“Oracle Card Extravaganza – Fundraiser for Julia & TSP”⏰ Live at 7 PM Eastern⭐ SHOW INTRO / BIOTonight is a huge community night on the Typical Skeptic Podcast.My good friend Julia from Anchorhaven is joining me for a Live Oracle Card Extravaganza — a special evening dedicated to readings, intuition, healing, and community support.Tonight's goals:✨ 1. Live Oracle ReadingsBoth Julia and I will be pulling cards for the audience — guidance, messages, activations, and clarity.✨ 2. Help Julia Get to the Bases Conference (UK)Julia is scheduled to appear at the Bases Conference this weekend in the United Kingdom.She needs a little more financial help to make the trip possible, and we want to support her as a community.✨ 3. Fundraising for TSP & Independent MediaDonations tonight support both Julia and the show — keeping the platform alive and lifting up community members doing real work.Let's make this a magical night.⭐ JULIA'S LINKS
John, Jason, and Ron reflect on the past and discuss the future of Digital Divination as we achieve our 150th episode Listen Now! Watch Now!
Runecasting is one of the best known forms of Heathen, Nordic, and Germanic divination. Join your host for a short walk through the whys and hows of runic divination.Explainer - DivinationWant to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes on Inclusive Nordic Spirituality! You can find out more and sign up at this link: http://www.onblackwings.com/classes
Chaque jour dans l'Heure des pros, Pascal Praud livre son édito sur l'actualité du moment. Aujourd'hui, il revient sur les propos d'Emmanuel Macron sur la labellisation des médias. Vous voulez réagir ? Appelez-le 01.80.20.39.21 (numéro non surtaxé) ou rendez-vous sur les réseaux sociaux d'Europe 1 pour livrer votre opinion et débattre sur grandes thématiques développées dans l'émission du jour.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Help MuggleCast grow! It's the holiday season and you can get 20% off your Patreon membership at Patreon.com/MuggleCast. Just use code HOLIDAY at checkout and receive a slew of great benefits instantly! And don't forget, Patreon memberships can be gifted! Get cozy this winter with a MuggleCast hoodie, Laura's pants, or a long-sleeve tee! And if you're Down Under, stay cool this summer with a short sleeve tee or crop top. Get 20% off all official merch at MuggleCastMerch.com when using code HOLIDAY at checkout! Pick up overstock items from years past at MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com! This week, explore the various teaching competencies of Hogwarts staff, and join the MuggleCasters as Harry dusts off an old potions book to find a cramped surprise within! With Slug Club member Audrey joining the discussion, it's a can't-miss episode covering the ethics of letting someone else do all the work. Welcome to the show Slug Club member Audrey! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9: The Half-Blood Prince The MuggleCast Pensieve segment highlights our last discussion of this chapter back on MuggleCast #389! How does McGonagall's attentiveness, which makes her a great teacher, compare with Slughorn's incentivizing students to achieve their best work yet? Do less successful teachers (cough, Trelawney, cough, Snape) have something to learn from other teaching styles? Does the arrangement between Firenze and Trelawney to both teach Divination make sense? Was Snape really going to attack Harry? (All signs point to yes!) Crackpot Theory: Is Snape only being as awful as ever to Harry because Malfoy, now a Death Eater, is watching? Is Horace Slughorn... a good teacher?! His first lesson seems amazing. What would he be like with younger students? What are the pros and cons of Harry coming clean, and is what he chooses to do ethical? Is Hermione or Ginny closer to being right? Connections between this chapter and books 2 and 1 are plentiful! We discuss all the ones we found. MVP: Top sassy Harry lines that AREN'T “There's no need to call me sir, professor.” Lynx Line: Have you ever had a school subject that you loved be taught by someone that you didn't? How did it go? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this conversation, Britten welcomes back Suprasensory Shahir for their third appearance on Moon to Moon to explore Living Emergence as a relationship to divination and omens. Recording during Mercury's helical rising - when Mercury becomes visible in the pre-dawn sky after its retrograde - they discuss how omens are messages rising and becoming visible, and how divination serves as a practice of aligned action that calls forth the spirit. Topics They Cover: Living Emergence as aligned action that calls forth the spirit, with messages rising and becoming visible Mercury as the lord of divination and the significance of its current helical rising How dream divination guided major life decisions, from choosing graduate schools to adopting Britten's dog The Three Graces story: how omens can simmer and reveal themselves across time through multiple channels Navigating the cultural baggage around the word "omen" and why it often conjures fear rather than curiosity The difference between literal and obscure omens, and how they ask us to connect dots or revisit them in hindsight Sagittarius energy and the balance between the human self making "good choices" and the beast self trusting instinct Why shame blocks Living Emergence and how omens help us cut through the heaviness of infinite choice The Eight of Wands as the swiftness of Mercury in Sagittarius How cultivating trust in divination is a process of becoming more fluent and masterful over time Staying with your own omens rather than getting lost in comparison with others' paths The upcoming Oh My Omens! workshop on December 14th in Living Emergence Shahir emphasizes that omens are a form of preparation and attunement to natural rhythms, like ancient Egyptians reading the helical rising of Sirius to predict the Nile's flooding. They describe their role as an omen translator who helps people navigate difficult transits and challenging cards not by abandoning them in the desert, but by offering multiple perspectives and helping them trust their own agency to work with what arises. This conversation celebrates divination as one of the most direct ways to interface with a magical life, where we write our own stories in conversation with the Universe. Learn More: Suprasensory Shahir (they/he) is a love devotee mystic who shows up as an astrologer of the moment & diviner of the future. They embrace the spiritual tools of tarot, astrology & spirit guide connections to help people embrace a magical life. Shahir is a Queer Muslim from Southeast Asia who aligns themselves with Sufism, a mystical and inward-focused dimension of Islam. Consultation: https://suprasensory.as.me/schedule.php Writing: https://suprasensory.substack.com/ YouTube: Suprasensory Astrology https://www.youtube.com/@suprasensory Instagram & Threads: https://www.instagram.com/suprasensoryshahir Revisit Shahir's previous Moon to Moon episodes: 147. Unshaming the Third House 168. Staying in Your Mystical Circle +++ The Oh My Omens! workshop with Shahir will take place on Sunday, December 14th inside Living Emergence, Britten's new living, year-round ecosystem. Part mystery school, part creative laboratory, part game, part devotional gym for magic and intuition. This is by far the most dynamic, emergent, and accessible experience she's ever created. Britten's course Unshaming Your Chart begins December 17th inside Living Emergence. The class includes a two-hour initiation, access to the pre-recorded library of "Unshaming the Signs" and "Unshaming the Houses," and meetups in January and February with breakout groups for deep community processing. Doors open on December 12th. Living Emergence reopens this month. You can join as a member for $95/month to access Unshaming Your Chart, the Oh My Omens! workshop, and the entire Living Emergence ecosystem, or purchase Unshaming Your Chart as a standalone class for $400. +++ E M E R G E N C E A S T R O L O G Y https://brittenlarue.com/ Instagram: @brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple. +++ Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.
John, Jason , and Ron talk about some of the gaming related things they are thankful for. Listen Now! Watch Now!
It's our monthly chat about The Feminine Frequency with Jennifer and Theresa! Joining us today in conversation is Liridona Duraku, a first generation Albanian American. She currently lives in the Hudson Valley and spends most of her time outdoors studying the local fauna. Liri received a BA from CUNY York in Journalism and Political Science but found herself working in mostly activist spaces. She has a professional background in the food industry, farming and hospitality. Recently she did further study as a special student at SUNY New Paltz studying art and psychology.Liri is also an herbalist. As a child, herbal remedies and natural medicine was part of her upbringing, she often heard stories of women healers and even got to know a few. She blends her ancestral Balkan knowledge with the various herbal trainings she has done. She has studied with Vanessa Chakour of Sacred Warrior in Brooklyn and Scotland, Clinical Alchemy with Evolutionary Herbalism, Ayurveda with Tribe Yoga in Rishikesh, India, Astro-Herbalism with Judith Hill and Wild Gather in the Hudson Valley.Liri has published fiction and non-fiction writing and shown work in small local galleries. Her work is primarily oil paintings, charcoal and pastel drawings but recently has been playing in forms of ceramics and sculpture of various materials. She draws inspiration from her experience of diaspora, a child of (non-documented) immigrants fleeing war and ethnic cleansing. She brings in imagery, ritual and mysticism of Balkan culture and themes of plants, animals, folklore, myth and magic can be seen throughout her work.Today we get to hear about what Land Divination is and how Liri began communicating with the land and its many occupants. The conversation weaves through some of the practical, and often the magical of being in right relationship to the land, plants and animals. She offers monthly Earth Oracle readings and Land Divination workshops at Spiral Mirror in Kingston, NY, as well as an online Land Divination course. You can find her paintings, ceramic work and herbal potions for sale on her website as well as at Pink Clementine in Kerhonkson, NY, Feast and Floret in Hudson, NY and soon at Holding Space in Kingston, NY. Liri offers private reading and ritual sessions as well as custom aura paintings. Contact lirimeansfree@gmail.com for any other inquiries.Here's the article I mentioned about the Origins of Thanksgiving and the perspectives of 7 Native Americans.And lastly, the Red Feather Drummers hold monthly talks at the Old Dutch Church.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast
Comfy Cozy Witch podcast is back with a cozy, magical return for season 6. Listen as I chat about my witchy retreat in the middle of the woods, share divination techniques to explore as we move into the darker months, and share a message about honoring nature, which also honors yourself! Grab Your Deck Here or HERE!PATREON
The Gateway Podcast – Tim Shaw – Sex, Murder, and Witchcraft in Nickel City Date: November 18, 2025 Episode: 103 Discussion: Sex, Murder, and Witchcraft in Nickel City About Tim: 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 podcast "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. Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cl.thomas.428549/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_cl_thomas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clthomas
Recorded on the 11/11 portal and Veterans Day, this Distance Reiki Share closes our Spiritual Buzzwords series with a deep look at how Reiki weaves together many spiritual practices. Robyn and Danni explore how Reiki energy naturally supports the chakras and aura, clears cords and attachments, opens intuition and mediumship, and reveals ancestral and past life healing. Reiki connects every level of our being, personal, relational, and spiritual, bringing balance, clarity, and empowerment. You'll hear stories and examples from practice that show how Reiki works as both a biofield therapy and an enlightened energy that fills us with life force and peace. Danni shares reflections on "Reiki your way," reminding us that Reiki has no rigid rules or timelines. Whether you integrate astrology, sacred geometry, or simply Reiki alone, this discussion encourages you to follow your inner guidance and practice in a way that feels authentic. Announcements: * Free Webinar, Nov 18: https://reikilifestyle.com/free-webinar-reiki-shamanic-journeying/– register here. * Registration: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-lifestyle-academy/ opens Nov. 18 * Join us: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/, Nov 25 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific: A community celebration using the regular Reiki Share link. * From Padraig Ansbro: https://returningveterans.org here in Oregon. We provide free services of many kinds to veterans and their families. Even if they are outside the area we provide services to veterans for the healing they need. * Reiki Lifestyle community: https://www.reikilifestyle.com ✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn Classes: https://reikilifestyle.com/classes-page/ FREE Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/community/ Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ (available on all major platforms too) Website: https://reikilifestyle.com/ Colleen Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReikiLifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikilifestyleofficialempo **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.
John, Jason , and Ron talk about crafting Starfinder 2 adventures and some of the challenges when writing for 1st level characters. Listen Now! Watch Now!
In this Distance Reiki Share, Robyn and Danni explore how divination tools can deepen your connection with Reiki energy and your own intuition. Rather than using these tools for prediction, we discover how they help us listen to Reiki's guidance with clarity, compassion, and discernment. You'll learn how Reiki works with oracle cards, tarot, pendulums, runes, and other intuitive tools, and how practitioners can clear, attune, and use them in ethical, heart-centered ways. Danni also shares how she uses her pendulum to assess chakras before and after sessions, offering insight into the energy flow within a Reiki treatment. Then, Robyn leads a Reiki-guided meditation and oracle card journey using three decks, Shamanic, Animal Spirit, and Horse Wisdom, to receive collective messages and blessings for the group. Whether you already use these tools or are simply curious about how they fit within a Reiki practice, this talk offers inspiration, understanding, and a reminder that all divination is ultimately about being inspired by the Divine. ✨ In this episode: What "divination" truly means in Reiki practice The difference between oracle and tarot cards How to use Reiki for clearing and attuning your tools Working with pendulums for yes/no and chakra balancing Integrating runes, astrology, and other intuitive methods Guided Reiki journey with three oracle decks Free webinar invitation Free webinar: Reiki and Shamanism: Intro to Journey Techniques with Reiki
In this guided Reiki journey, Robyn leads you through a gentle, heart-centered practice that weaves together Reiki energy and divination tools: the Shaman's Dream Oracle, Spirit Animal Oracle, and Way of the Horse deck. You'll begin with a Reiki invocation, activating the Reiki symbols and inviting the illumined ones, your guides, and the Divine Animal Kingdom into the space. From there, you'll cross the Bridge of Light into the enlightened realms and receive guidance through three rounds of card pulls. For each round, you'll be invited to choose a card (1, 2, or 3) and listen as the messages are read for: 1️⃣ Shamanic Oracle (Shaman's Dream Deck) Question: What energy or lesson is Reiki helping me transform right now?Cards include themes like initiation, surrender, and reconciliation, offering insight into what is ready to be released, healed, or understood with compassion. 2️⃣ Animal Spirit Oracle Question: What guidance or ally is Reiki sending to support me through this transformation?Messages from Whale Spirit, White Raven Spirit, and Starfish Spirit invite you to trust the mystery, notice synchronicities, and open to infinite possibilities. 3️⃣ Way of the Horse Deck Question: What energy or blessing is Reiki bringing in as I step into alignment with my highest self? Horse Wisdom explores the wounded healer, healthy boundaries, and the alchemy of sadness, inviting you into deeper authenticity, healing, and freedom. Throughout the journey you are guided to: Let go of what no longer serves you Receive the blessings and guidance Reiki is bringing in Ask your heart, "What is my next step?" Return over the Bridge of Light, integrating the messages into your daily life Free webinar invitation Free webinar: Reiki and Shamanism: Intro to Journey Techniques with Reiki
In this two-part mini-series, we're diving deep into one of our favorite mystical tools — the Tarot. Whether you're brand new to reading cards or you've had your deck for years but never quite knew where to start, this episode will give you the cosmic foundation you need.In Part One, we explore the structure of the Tarot, what makes up the Major and Minor Arcana, and how to begin understanding the energetic flow of a deck. We'll walk you through the first half of the Major Arcana (Cards 0–10) — from The Fool's leap of faith to The Wheel of Fortune's cycles of destiny — breaking down the symbolism, spiritual lessons, and reversed meanings behind each card.This episode is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their intuitive connection, learn to read for themselves, or integrate Tarot into their healing practice.In this episode, we cover:
Returning guest and esoteric practitioner James Ferrera rejoins Vestiges After Dark for a profound exploration into the sacred art of angelic invocation within divinatory work. Whether using tarot, oracle, pendulums, or intuitive techniques, many spiritual practitioners seek alignment with higher guidance—but how does one discern genuine angelic presence from egoic illusion? Drawing from his deeply personal spiritual path, James offers guidance on invoking divine intelligences, understanding proper spiritual protocols, and recognizing the unmistakable resonance of angelic contact. Together, we explore the historical and mystical foundations of angelic work, common misconceptions, and the transformative power that divine messengers can bring to a reader's practice. If you're looking to elevate your divinatory journey with sacred insight and spiritual integrity, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 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We read Judgment for love, Eight of Wands for money, and The Star for guidance to chart a week of honest resets, fast action, and steady hope. Hawk omens and dream symbols nudge us to stay alert, while we share practical steps for momentum and gentle ways to heal.• Judgment as a pattern break in relationships• Caring less about perception and more about truth• Applying love lessons to friends and family• Eight of Wands as momentum and outreach in work• Networking, pitching, and not overthinking decisions• Spiritual messages and timely news fueling action• The Star as renewal, faith, and sustainable pace• Balancing speed with rest and ritual• Interpreting hawk omens and staying observant• Upcoming episodes with Romani guestsIf you missed our spooky episodes, you can still catch up!You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show
In this special Business of Woo-themed episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend of the show and world-famous Tarot Lady: Theresa Reed. Theresa is an award-winning author of MANY Woo-based books-- not to mention an illustrious content creator providing live weekly readings on Instagram. In this episode, Rachel and Theresa dive into the tricky para-social dynamics created by social media, podcasting, YouTubing and content creation as a whole, and how Woo-based business owners can (and should) maintain appropriate boundaries with clients, subscribers and listeners. Theresa does a great job explaining how enforcing these boundaries CAN come across as bitchy, rude or even a downstream effect of believing your own myth. But she also explains that we in the Business of Woo can't always manage the perceptions or reactions of others, so it's best to just stay focused and in our lanes-- and within our healthy, appropriate "container".The summary? Modernity is bringing an increasing rate of change, particularly with regard to technology and its downstream effects-- particularly as it relates to near-constant, 24/7 access and stimulation. As psychics, energy workers and Woo-centric content creators, we need our downtime-- and our space and silence! So, don't feel bad about holding the line in the war of constant communication. You don't always have to respond right away-- and, sometimes, you don't have to respond at all! LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachKasia's TOTEM Deck(s) Review: https://youtu.be/Ba7Mi7HaEO8?si=X2IVEQrxj_jqPi3rTOTEM + Tarot Map Interview: https://youtu.be/yCOOjzGY0Yo?si=xV5UOtGdayTJgl4pPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsGThe TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://totemreadingsatx.etsy.com/listing/1492934343The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXTOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coachingTOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-wooTheresa's Links:All links: https://linktr.ee/thetarotladyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetarotlady/Website: https://www.thetarotlady.comPlease note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.
Send us a textMy guest in this episode is Mhara Starling, a Welsh folk Witch raised on the Isle of Anglesey. Mhara is a fantastic speaker, teacher, and author, and I met her for the first time at the Sacred Space conference this past year. It was wonderful to have her on the show!In this conversation, we focused on Welsh Fairy lore and practices, and how that living tradition of relationship meets the arts of divination: omen-reading, scrying, working with the land, and ethics and good boundaries for working with Fairies in the modern world. I really appreciated learning from Mhara in this show, and I hope you enjoy the discussion. If you do, as always, please share this episode with others, and subscribe for more videos and some exciting new "extra" content in coming months!Links and Resources for Mhara Starling's work:- Mhara's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkc4iRymvz4t619FEk5dFfA- Find Mhara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhara_starling/- Buy "Welsh Fairies: A Guide to the Lore, Legends, Denizens & Deities of the Otherworld" https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738777740- Buy "Welsh Witchcraft: A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales" https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738770918- Buy "Pagan Portals - Y Mabinogi " https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/our-books/pagan-portals-y-mabinogi-welsh-mythology--Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram: [@coffeeanddivination]( / coffeeanddivination )Our Website: [ www.coffeeanddivination.com ]Check out the Video Form of this episode on our new YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WK6z8smtKX4Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet -Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.Thank you for supporting Coffee and Divination!
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Bryan Mercier author of Counterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods joins Trending with Timmerie. Episode Guide How we celebrate Halloween (0:56) The new age – what are occult practices? Astrology, tarot card reading, seances, ouija boards (24:52) JK Rowling slams Glamour UK's Women of the Year transgender cover (43:45) Resources mentioned: Legend of the Jack O’Lantern https://relevantradio.com/2025/10/the-legend-of-the-jack-olantern-special-podcast-highlight/ Counterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods https://amzn.to/46QfeOt Episodes on occult with Bryan Mercier https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=bryan+mercier Crystals and healing energy: what is wrong with using them? https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/energy-crystals-can-catholics-use-them/ Why not yoga? https://relevantradio.com/2023/02/new-age-penn-badgley-in-you/ The Lure of Eastern Spirituality https://relevantradio.com/2025/04/the-lure-of-eastern-spirituality/ Spiritual Not Religious https://relevantradio.com/2025/03/spiritual-not-religious/ Catechism of the Catholic Church on Divination & Magic section 1215-1217 God can reveal the future to his prophets or to other saints. Still, a sound Christian attitude consists in putting oneself confidently into the hands of Providence for whatever concerns the future and giving up all unhealthy curiosity about it. Improvidence, however, can constitute a lack of responsibility. All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to “unveil” the future. Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone Catechism of the Catholic Church section 2332-2333 2332 Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul. It especially concerns affectivity, the capacity to love and to procreate, and in a more general way the aptitude for forming bonds of communion with others. 2333 Everyone, man and woman, should acknowledge and accept his sexual identity. Physical, moral, and spiritual difference and complementarity are oriented toward the goods of marriage and the flourishing of family life. The harmony of the couple and of society depends in part on the way in which the complementarity, needs, and mutual support between the sexes are lived out.
John, Jason , and Ron take a quick look at the newly released Starfinder 2nd Edition Alien Core and talk about their favorite monsters just in time for Halloween! Listen Now! Watch Now!
Bible version: NASB-95 (New American Standard Bible-95) The devil disguises evil in sweetness and fun during Halloween, using candy and costumes to draw children toward practices that Yahweh calls detestable. There is nothing sweet or fun about the darkness of the occult or the celebration of death. Witches and sorcerers are evil and are destined for the lake of fire. Revelation 12:9; 20:2-3; Ephesians 2:1-3 Prince of the power of the air – invisible, pervasive, and surrounding human life like the air we breathe. Demons and unclean spirits are recorded in the Gospels over 80 times. Ephesians 6:12; John 12:31; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 11 One of the greatest tools of the adversary is secrecy. He wants everyone to think he is not real. Deuteronomy 18:9-22 Divination is seeking knowledge or guidance through the occult or magical methods, such as interpreting signs, consulting spirits, or using objects (like lots, stars, or entrails). His son or his daughter pass through the fire – 2 Kings 17:7-18 Divination – 2 Kings 21:1-9 Practices witchcraft Interprets omens Sorcerer – Exodus 22:18 “you shall not allow sorcerers to live” Cast spells Medium – Levities 19:31; 20:6, 27 Spiritist One who calls upon the dead – Isaiah 8:19 1 Samuel 28:3-25; 1 Chronicles 10:13–14 Saul did many evil things all worthy of death, however, consulting the medium sealed his demise. Exodus 8:18-19 The magicians and sorcerers duplicate the first two plagues then they told Pharaoh this was way over our heads “this is the finger of God.” Acts 8:5-13 Phillip overpowered Simon. Acts 16:16-19 Paul cast the spirit of divination out of the slave girl. Acts 19:14-20 The power of God destroyed the power of the spiritist. 1 John 4:4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the worldThe post Who Told You That? There Is No Spiritual Warfare first appeared on Living Hope.
Today we dive into the world of the cunning folk with the knowledgeable and charismatic Dr. Al Cummins. Dr. Cummins, a historian and practitioner of magic, shares his journey from Birmingham, UK to the United States and his extensive research on service magicians, folk magic, and modern adaptations of these ancient practices. Join us as we explore the use of medicinal herbs like rosemary for spiritual and physical healing, the intricacies of geomancy, the ethics of divination, and Dr. Cummins' hands-on experiences with necromancy. This episode is packed with insights into the modern-day application of traditional magic, methods for diagnosing and protecting against negative influences, and unbewitching herbs. We hope you enjoy the show!Dr Alexander Cummins is a consultant, diviner, writer, contemporary cunning-man, and historian of magic. His magical specialities are the dead (folk necromancy), divination (geomancy) and the grimoires. Dr Cummins' published works include An Excellent Booke of the Arte of Magicke (Scarlet Imprint, 2020) with Phil Legard, The Starry Rubric: Seventeenth-century English Astrology and Magic (Hadean Press 2012), A Book of the Magi: Lore, Prayers, and Spellcraft of the Three Holy Kings (Revelore Press, 2018), as well as contributions to collections by Three Hands Press, Scarlet Imprint, and Hadean Press. He is a founding editor of Revelore Press' Folk Necromancy in Transmission series, and co-hosts the podcast Radio Free Golgotha.The Good Doctor is a frequent speaker on the international circuit, consults for clients and organisations, and provides training, workshops, and coaching in many aspects of magical theory, history, and practice. Originally from the Midlands of the UK, Al now makes his home in New Hampshire.00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast00:31 Meet Dr. Al Cummins: Scholar and Practitioner01:28 Al's journey to the US and His Background03:28 Exploring the History and Practice of Cunning Folk07:18 Astrology, Magic, and the Role of Cunning Folk19:05 The Intersection of Learned Magic and Cunning Craft25:56 Astrological Magic and Practical Applications33:30 Geomancy: The Earthy Sister of Astrology41:53 Unbewitching Herbs and Plant Magic45:44 Exploring Humoral Theory and Herbal Combinations46:08 Astrological and Folk Charm Practices46:42 The Power of Rosemary in Magic47:32 Purifying Herbs and Their Significance49:02 Working with Spirits and Rituals49:45 Practical Uses of Rosemary and Other Herbs51:27 Dealing with Curses and Spiritual Protection01:02:01 Divination and Its Importance in Magic01:17:26 The Evolution of Cunning Traditions01:22:26 Working with Spirits and Ancestors01:27:05 Navigating Relationships with Spirits01:28:33 Upcoming Events and Resources
Divination has traditionally been understood and defined as the art of knowing and declaring future events or hidden things by means of communication with occult or occultic forces – powers that the Church clearly identifies as diabolical and which can act as a “portal” or “doorway” to the occult and occultic activity. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on this fascinating subject today on Open Line Tuesday.
Divination is a very old folk magic practice that helps us to receive useful information from the unseen, whether it's the divine, our wise and well ancestors, or our own intuition. Autumn is a natural time to use divination, and in today's episode I'm covering more about what it is and isn't, best practices, and how it can change your life. Resources mentioned: *Needing More: a 4-week Pilgrimage into Darkness: https://mailchi.mp/awildnewwork/gd63pkceqy *All my classes, events, and writing can be found at: awildnewwork.com *Become a monthly supporter in Eagle Creek to access tarot readings, Needing More extras, and more: awildnewwork.com/eagle-creek *Witches and Pagans: Women in European Folk Religion, 700-1100, by Max Dashu If you enjoyed this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend!
This month we have an extra spooky first time contribution from Dallas based DJ and producer, BRIGHT IDEAS. Accordingot the man himself, this mix is "Dark, slow, and atmospheric with flashes of wavephonk energy. A journey through my darker, deeper sound, 128–140 BPM." This is the perect vibe of all original tunes to ride out the rest of October. Be sure to like, comment (in itunes please!), SUBSCRIBE, download, and most importantly, enjoy! -Fropsi FIND BRIGHT IDEAS ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_bright.ideas_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUgGjpqm7jzoxYntB0Do7Q TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_bright.ideas_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ns6xhtEBW3etNeDYn7Ixq?si=6n5K6Y1ZSxGsEHTWHt2v7A Bandcamp: https://brightideasdfw.bandcamp.com/ http://www.brightideas.mov/epk TRACKLIST: 00:00 - 03:00 - DIVINATION 03:01 - 05:30 - LUMINARY 05:31 - 07:30 - UNKINDLED 07:31 - 10:00 - FOREVER w/MADTEK 10:01 - 12:16 - BLESSINGS 12:17 - 14:43 - FIREKEEPER 14:44 - 16:39 - BLAME 16:40 - 18:34 - ELEGY 18:35 - 20:31 - NOCTURNE 20:32 - 22:25 - PIECES 22:26 - 24:15 - SPELLBINDER 24:16 - 26:32 - SENTINEL 26:33 - 28:22 - ECHO 28:23 - 31:18 - FORGOTTEN w/AWVRE FIND US ONLINE: Instagram: @mindheadspace @f_r_o_p_s_i
Send us a textINTRODUCTION:*TEXT (929) 266-9559 OR EMAIL (DEVANNON@GMAIL.COM) ME FOR FREE SPIRITUAL WRITING SESSIONS*De'Vannon Seráphino, known as the De'Vannon Archangel, hosts this special episode of the Sex Drugs and Jesus podcast where he performs an 'eternity-wide' tarot reading. He introduces his spiritual handwriting, different tarot decks, and emphasizes the importance of sincere, loving, and kind intentions. De'Vannon invokes the Holy Ghost and prays for all creation, emphasizing interconnectedness. He shares insights and interpretations from various tarot cards, touching themes of authenticity, spiritual enlightenment, and divine communication. De'Vannon also criticizes false spiritual practices and promotes true prophetic guidance. He encourages viewers to seek genuine spiritual help through prayer, fasting, and a relationship with the Holy Ghost, and offers free personal prophecy and spiritual guidance services. Throughout, he underscores the divine, magical, and interconnected nature of existence, aiming to foster a deeper understanding and betterment of humankind.Playlists: https://music.apple.com/profile/DeVannonSeraphinoWebsite: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comINCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):· Eternal Tarot Reading.· Move on.· Penis Envy Is The Devil.· Righteous Wealth Is Coming In.CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON SERÁPHINO:TikTok: https://shorturl.at/nqyJ4YouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannon*TEXT: (929) 266-9559Email: DEVANNON@GMAIL.COMThanks for listening!!! Please follow us on YouTube + TikTok @SexDrugsAndJesusPodcast
What Will the Resurgence of Witchcraft in the Tribulation Be Like? Josh Peck talks about some strange prophetic passages about witchcraft in the Bible and how to interpret them.To get the audio-only podcast version of full videos and Josh Peck's blog, which includes original articles, show notes, and more, subscribe to Josh's Substack at http://joshpeck.substack.comIt is with a heavy heart that I (Nathan's father) inform you that Nathan went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 22nd, 2025. He fought an extremely rare form of cancer bravely, but in the end, his heart couldn't keep up the fight anymore. He went fast with no prolonged suffering. We want to thank all of you who have kept him in prayer. Please know that those prayers were not in vain. Our son lives with Jesus now.We are now updating this campaign to reflect our financial need for his remaining hospital bills, funeral expenses, and housing for our family. For those who don't already know, we have had to evacuate our home due to a very serious mold issue. It was caused by a pipe bursting last November; our renters sent out a team to fix it, but apparently they did not do it properly and when the warm weather came earlier this year, the mold started to grow. This is what the mold report found out. It is now unlivable. Because of this, our entire family has had to live in Airbnbs for the last several weeks. We are essentially homeless. On top of that, our renters informed us that they will continue charging us rent until we can move all of our things out. Because of the mold, we have had to throw away a lot of our things, such as beds, furniture, clothes, and anything else the mold has ruined. House rent, Airbnb rentals, hospital bills, funeral expenses, many new household items, clothes, and everything else we need to keep our family of us and our four remaining children is, as you can imagine, piling on quite a bit. As most men, I do not enjoy asking for help. However, as most fathers and husbands can relate to, there isn't anything I won't do for my family. In light of that, I wanted to first ask all of you to pray for us. Also, because of the overwhelming expenses that inevitably come from all these things happening at the same time, if you feel led to help us financially, there's a couple different ways you can do that:GiveSendGo: http://www.GiveSendGo.com/NathanTheBravePayPal: http://PayPal.me/JoshPeckDisclosureOr send in your donation to:P.O. Box 270123Oklahoma City, OK 73137
We read the week with Page of Wands for love, Death for money, and Nine of Swords for guidance. We talk play, endings, anxiety, and the small actions that shift your week toward ease and momentum.• playful outreach and low-pressure connection with Page of Wands• solo dates and creative self-nurture• Death card as compost for finances and work• pruning subscriptions and spending habits• shifting money beliefs and planning for slowdowns• making space for rest when overwhelmed• interrupting anxious loops with time-boxed feeling• practical actions: call reps, journal, ask for help• spooky story bonus episodes and where to book readingsAnd if you would like to get one-on-one readings with us, you can book with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com. And you can also book with Paulina at romaniholistic.com. Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show