Magick & Alchemy

Episode 140: Samhain is an Altar Oct 30, 2024

In episode 140 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby honor the Samhain season with a conversation about altar-building, marigolds, and inviting in the beloved dead. They consider Samhain’s ties to creativity and inspiration and go looking for the spirits who celebrate their solar returns at Samhain.
Sources & Shoutouts:
From the Cauldron Born, Hughes, Kristoffer
Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
Visions of the Cailleach: Exploring the Myths, Folklore and Legends of the pre-eminent Celtic Hag Goddess, Sorita d’Este
“The Witches: The Story of the Cailleach” - Tamed Wild Blog
“Goddess Series: The Winter Witches” - Tamed Wild Blog
Episode 116: The Veil Is Thin
“When ‘Dumb Suppers’ Were a Halloween Love Ritual,” Anne Ewbank
Folklorist Wayland D. Hand
“How Can Flowers and Their Colors Promote Individuals’ Physiological and Psychological States during the COVID-19 Lockdown?” Junfang Xie, Binyi Liu, Mohamed Elsadek
Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions, Maria Herrera-Sobek
“Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead,” Sueltenfuss Library
“Herbarium: Magical and Medicinal Uses of Marigold”
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For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.
Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 139: The Magick of Perception: Rituals of Adornment & Glamour Oct 16, 2024

In episode 139 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby reflect on the magick of perception, ritual adornments, and glamour. They consider blue eyeshadow as a spell, clothes as armor, and self-expression as a form of witchcraft. They talk about the glamours cast by fiction, fashion, and the fairies.
Sources & Shoutouts:
Small Spells Deck
Wild Medicine Deck V. 2
“The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries,” Evan Wentz
“All was delusion, nought was truth”- Faery Glamour
“Writing Faery: A Tale of Viviane,” Jack Wolf. From The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens
The Midnight Library, Matt Haig
“Haute Macabre, Haute Couture: Witchcraft in Fashion,” Gabriela Herstik from The Library of Esoterica’s Witchcraft
Judika Illes
“Our Lashes, Ourselves: Eye Makeup and the American Woman,” Eileen Reynolds
“From Blue Velvet to Buffalo 66: how blue eye shadow conquered cult film,” Isabelle Truman
“A Queer History of Blue Eyeshadow, Pop Culture’s Time-Honored Symbolic Hue” “Color Magic: A Witch's Guide to Color Meanings and Energies,” Sophie Saint Thomas
Episode 101: Weed Witch with Sophie Saint Thomas
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For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 138: Alchemy Oct 02, 2024

In episode 138 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby discuss the art of alchemy. They contemplate alchemical history and the purpose of this ritual, as well as the women alchemists who paved the way for this tradition. They consider symbolic alchemy, astrological alchemy, and introduce listeners to the first female astrologer.
Sources & Shoutouts:
Episode 135: An Interview with Sorita d’Este
Episode 40: Boundaries
Episode 79: Protection Spells & Hexes
Episode 48: Athena and Medusa
Episode 66: Fire Magick
Episode 91: Types of Magick, pt. 1
The Golden Dawn
A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot
“Facts about Sulfur,” Stephanie Pappas
The Origins of Alchemy in Graeco-Roman Egypt, Jack Lindsay
Chrysopoeia of Cleopatra
Mirrors in the Earth, Asia Suler
The Night School, Maia Toll
Astrology, Psychology, and The Four Elements, An Energy Approach to Astrology and Its Use in the Counseling Arts, Stephen Arroyo, M.A.
“The Work of Alchemy,” Eve Dembrowski
“Birth Chart Basics, The Astrology houses,” Kate Belew
“Heliodora, First Known Hellenistic Woman Astrologer,” Demetra George
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For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.
Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 137: Autumn Magick Sep 18, 2024

In episode 137 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby fill their harvest baskets with seasonal harbingers and autumnal spells. They begin in the trees, gathering orange foliage and messages from Mercury before moving on to the stories of saffron and descent. They visit the apple orchards and the Garden of the Hesperides, harvesting the fruit of the dead and contemplating the mysteries that abound in our mythical groves.
Sources & Shoutouts:
Episode 116: The Veil is Thin
Episode 72: Mabon Magick
Episode 114: Tales of the Corn
Episode 79: Protection Spells & Hexes
Episode 61: Wind, Feathers, & Bird Lore
Episode 39: The Witch’s Familiar
“Seed to Dust,” Mark Hamer
Chani Nicholas
"Crystal Color Magick: Orange," Cole Exley
www.etymonline.com/word/orange
"Hecate and the Hare," Little Witch Books
"Saffron: Tracing the Origins of a Treasured Ancient Spice"
"The simple crocus flower embodies the hope of spring after a long Wisconsin winter," Chris Hardie | Wisconsin State Farmer
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
"Earthwise Herbal (Old World Plants)," Matthew Wood
Allantide - CornwallForever
"Apple Folklore, Fairy Tales, Myth, and Magic," Enchanted Living Magazine
"Sacred Tree Profile: Apple’s Medicine, Magic, Mythology, and Meanings"
The Practical Herbalist
Geoffrey of Monmouth's Vita Merlini
"Avalon: The Isle of Apples"
The Judgement of Paris - Tamed Wild
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For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical an

Episode 136: Asteroids with Empress Atlantis Aug 21, 2024

In episode 136 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby interview Empress Atlantis. Empress is an astrologer, planet worshipper, psychology graduate, showcased artist, commissioned poet, content creator, and online comedian. In this conversation, Empress peels back the layers of our natal charts and discusses chart rulers, retrograde planets, and asteroid returns. She revisits the stories of Ceres (Demeter), Pallas (Athena), Juno (Hera), and Vesta (Hestia) and their influence on our personal mythologies. Empress also talks about Apophis, working with malefic asteroids, and humor as magick.

You can learn more and connect with Empress Atlantis via her website, Instagram, or laugh with her over on X (formerly Twitter). Find out which asteroid goddess you are by taking her quiz here.

Sources & Shoutouts:

Astroseek.com: Natal chart with Asteroids
Astro.com - Asteroid Ephemeris
Episode 132: Mythical Steeds & Horses
Retrograde Planets: Traversing the Inner Landscape, Erin Sullivan
Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine, Demetra George
Linda Goodman
Zane Stein
Centaur Space
Jenny Kellogg
Melanie Reinhart
Stellar Sanctum

Join the Tamed Wild Coven!
The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.

For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Seasonal Box - a bi-monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 135: An Interview with Sorita d'Este Jul 17, 2024

In episode 135 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby interview Sorita d’Este. Sorita is an author whose books explore mythology, magic, and ancient spiritual traditions. She is also a practitioner of magic and an occult teacher who has lectured and presented workshops internationally. In this conversation, Sorita contemplates her relationship to the words Witch, Priestess, and Torchbearer. She discusses the goddesses Hecate and Artemis, their symbols, and ancient, ceremonial sites. Sorita discusses these goddesses' increasing popularity and why their mysteries can only be realized through experience.

You can learn more about Sorita, her offerings, and The Covenant of Hecate via her website, soritadeste.com or Instagram @soritadeste. Look for her books at avaloniabooks.com.

Sources & Shoutouts:

Episode 104: Mothers of Monsters & Magick

Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths & Secrets, Barbara Walker

Hecate: Liminal Rights, A Study of the Rituals, Magic and Symbols of the torch-bearing Triple Goddess of the Crossroads, Sorita d'Este & David Rankine

Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Hunt & Moon, Sorita d'Este & David Rankine

Theoi.com

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For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 134: Summer Magick Jun 26, 2024

In episode 134 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby discuss Summer Magick. They begin by looking up, searching the celestial forest for shooting stars and seasonal harbingers, before moving on to the mythologies of the fixed stars, including Sirius, Algol, and the Pleiades. They also talk about the Muses, nine goddesses of inspiration that we can call on for our summer creative work.
Sources:
Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, John Ayto
“Words,” Sylvia Plath
Kafka on the Shore, Haruki Murakami
Ptolemy
Fixed Star, Sign and Constellation Magic: Renaissance Astrology, Christopher Warnock
Hermes on the 15 Fixed Stars
“The Bright Beams Of The Fixed Stars In Your Astrological Chart” - Llewellyn
“The Fixed Star Sirius” - Alice Sparkly Kat
"An Ode to the Muses," Little Witch Books
Shoutouts:

Episode 31: Litha & Summer Solstice
Episode 65: Lunar Gardening & Solstice Symbols
Episode 66: Fire Magick
Episode 68: Bibliomancy and Summer Goddesses
Episode 69: Portals of the Summer Solstice
Episode 70: Leo Season & Summer Shadow Work, and the Stars
Episode 71: Nostalgia Magick with Caitlyn Barone
Episode 110: Feral Girl Summer
Episode 127: Trickster Tales
Join the Tamed Wild Coven!
The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.
For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.
Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 133: Women in Tarot with Cat Willett Jun 12, 2024

In episode 133 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby interview Cat Willett. Cat is a Brooklyn-based artist, author, and tarot enthusiast. In this conversation, Cat walks us through the halls of tarot history and introduces us to the women behind tarot’s evolution. They meet Pamela Coleman Smith, Rachel Pollack, Moina Mathers, Marie-Anne Lenormand, and other overlooked mystics. They contemplate art as ritual, and Cat shares the inspiration behind her new book, Women of Tarot, An Illustrated History of Divinators, Card Readers, and Mystics.
Learn more about Cat and her offerings via her website catherinewillett.com or on Instagram @catwillett. Pre-order Women in Tarot here.
Sources:
Tarot & Oracle Decks mentioned in this episode include:
The Rider-Waite Coleman Smith Deck
The Barbara Walker Tarot Deck, Barbara Walker
Dirt Gems Tarot Deck, Chelsea Granger & Anne Louise Burdett
The Wild Unknown Animal Spirits, Kim Krans
The Wild Unknown Archetypes, Kim Krans
The Shining Tribe Tarot, Rachel Pollack
The Queer Tarot, Ashley Molesso & Chess Needham
Shoutouts:
The Witch Wave with Rachel Pollack
The Women of the Golden Dawn: Rebels and Priestesses, Mary K. Greer
The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron
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The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.
For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.
Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 132: Mythical Steeds & Horses May 29, 2024

In episode 132 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby discuss mythical steeds and magical horses. They begin with the story of Pegasus, the horse of the gods and deliverer of inspiration. Following this winged stallion to his sacred spring on Mt. Helicon, they meet Arion and Aganippe and consider their connections to Demeter and the Muses. They also discuss Celeris, son of Pegasus, and Embarr, a guardian, guide, and companion of the goddess Niamh.

Sources:
Wild Medicine Deck Vol. 2
Animal Symbology: The Horse
Mythic Beasts & Beings: The Kelpie
Episode 104: Mothers of Monsters & Magick
Episode 107: Centaurs and Satyrs
Episode 82: The Unicorn & the Phoenix
The Barbara Walker Tarot
The Secrets of the Tarot, Barbara Walker
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
Hesiod’s Theogony
The Cattle of Geryon
greeklegendsandmyths.com
Pegosos - Theoi.com
Encyclopedia of Spirits, Judika Illes
“Ride With Me,” published on Atmos and written by Willow Defebaugh
The Little Encyclopedia of Mythical Horses: An A to Z Guide to Legendary Steeds, Eliza Berkowitz and illustrated by Kate Forrester
Keri Brandt

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The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.

For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 131: Lights, Camera, Witchcraft with Heather Greene May 15, 2024

In episode 131 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby interview Heather Greene. Heather is a freelance writer, journalist, editor, and author. In this conversation, Heather considers witches in film, the witch as a rebel, and what it means to live in the places society has abandoned. She shares what she loves about being an acquisitions agent at Llewellyn, and discusses the intersections between magick and creativity. Heather also introduces us to her book, Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television.

You can learn more about Heather via her website, heathergreene.net, or on social media @heathergreene01. You can also find her on the Witches Movie Coven Podcast.

Sources & Shoutouts:

Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television
Season of the Witch (Hungry Wives), 1973
The Last Keepers, 2013
Llewellyn Worldwide
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Netflix
The Love Witch
Practical Magic
The Craft
The Witch Hazel from Looney Tunes
The Dark Crystal
Pumpkin Head
The Wizard of Oz
Rosemary’s Baby
Carrie

Join the Tamed Wild Coven!
The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.

For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 130: Patron Saints of Spring May 01, 2024

In episode 130 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby honor the Beltane season and the Patron Saints of Spring. In this conversation, they seek out old stories and the ghosts who guard the wildwood. They meet Faunus, an ancient forest spirit who speaks through the trees, and his companion, Fauna, a keeper of mysteries. They discuss ornithomancy (bird divination) and the faerie queens who defend our sacred waters. They welcome Nimue, Viviane, Niniane, and all the faces of The Lady of the Lake.

Sources:

Canens of the Beautiful Voice - thaliatook.com

The Witch & the Raven: Ornithomancy & April’s Full Moon

Encyclopedia of Spirits, Judika Illes

“Satyrs: Animal Spirits of Ancient Greece,” Rachel Lockett - historycooperative.org

Episode 107: Satyrs and Centaurs

Episode 127: Trickster Tales

The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens, edited by Sorita D’Este and David Rankine

“Nimue,” by Aili Mirage in The Faerie Queens

“Writing Faery, A Tale of Viviane” by Jack Wolf in The Faerie Queens

Shoutouts:

Episode 102: Beltane & Bones

Episode 61: Wind, Feathers & Bird Lore

Episode 25: Beltane
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The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.
For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.
Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 129: Springtime Hauntings with Amanda Paulson Apr 17, 2024

In episode 129 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby talk springtime hauntings with Amanda Paulson. Amanda is a paranormal investigator, researcher and medium based in the Inland Pacific Northwest. In this conversation, Amanda shares some of her haunted collection and contemplates what it means for an object to be haunted vs. cursed. She considers spirits as community ancestors, embracing our mysteries, and the process behind her channeled drawings.
You can connect with Amanda via social media @prettyfnspooky and learn more about her offerings and channeled drawings via her website prettyfnspooky.com.
Join the Tamed Wild Coven!
The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.
For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.
Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Episode 128: Spring Magick Apr 03, 2024

In episode 128 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby contemplate seasonal archetypes and the magick of spring. They discuss eclipse season, dandelions, and the goddess Kybele, the celestial Mother who rules our roses, caves, and mountains. They welcome back the light half of the year by building a fire from the wands in their tarot decks and inviting the self-devouring serpent, the Ouroboros, to this solar celebration.

Sources:

A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Heraclitus
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Heraclitus
“Harnessing the Inferno," Mya Spalter, via The Library of Esoterica’s Witchcraft
Egyptologist Eberhard Otto
Aras.org
Carl Jung
Joseph Campbell
Daily Magic, Judika Iles
Ovid
WorldHistory.org - Cybele
Starhawk
Dandelion & Folklore Magic - LearnReligions.com
Healing Magic, A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, Robin Rose Bennett
Plant Magic: Herbalism in Real Life, Christine Buckley
History of Eclipses - Nasa.gov
Four Goddesses to Celebrate the Arrival of Spring - Tamed Wild Blog
Episode 66: Fire Magick
Episode 28: An Interview with Green Witch Robin Rose Bennett
Episode 95: An Interview with Juliana McCarthy of Ethereal Culture
Episode 126: Coven & Community
Shoutouts:

Episode 99: Signs of Spring
Episode 96: Ostara, Moon Baths & Purification
Episode 58: Fairy Folklore
Episode 19: Ostara
Episode 21: Seed Magick

Woody Muse
Highlight Rituals
Knature the Label
Sister Nettle
The Spring Crossroads
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Episode 127: Trickster Tales Mar 20, 2024

In episode 127 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew celebrate the Spring Equinox with their favorite trickster tales. In this conversation, they discuss the divine psychopomp from Greco-Roman lore, Mercury or Hermes. They discuss his planet, his metal, and the god’s role as a mythical messenger and Scribe of Saturn. They contemplate Mercury as a playful traveler, a patron of thieves, and a boundary-breaker with the golden touch. Kristin and Kate also venture into the more-than-human world in search of the Coyote, Raven, and other tricksters sporting fur and feathers.

Sources:
Episode 107: Satyrs and Centaurs
Episode 111: Planetary Magick with Shelby Bundy
Episode 29: As Above, So Below
Episode 72, Mabon Magick
Episode 119: Take Back the Magick with Perdita Finn
Concerning Astronomy, 2nd century AD
Pseudo-Hyginus, Astronomica 2. 19 (trans. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.)
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
Leaving the Body, Scott Rogo
Isis: The Eternal Goddess of Egypt and Rome, Lesley Jackson
The Iliad, Homer
Storytime: Hermes & Apollo, Tamed Wild blog
Lewis Hyde
Goddesses in Every Woman, Dr. Jean Bolen
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Animal Spirits, Kim Krans
Etymology Online
Weaving Diné teachings and science, Nadira Mitchell, a Navajo (Diné) writer on Plant Forward
The Canadian Museum of History
Crow Tarot, M.J. Cullinane
Oak, Ash, and Thorn, D.J. Conway
Donna Haraway, “If I have a dog, my dog has a human.”
The Bestiary, Maia Toll
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Episode 126: Coven & Community Mar 06, 2024

In episode 126 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby discuss building community and finding your coven. Joined by Tamed Wild creatrix Shelby Bundy, three witches gather around the virtual fire to talk about shedding winter’s skin, entrepreneurial shapeshifters, and eclipse season. Shelby introduces Tamed Wild’s latest offering, the Coven, and reflects on building community while staying true to yourself. They consider authenticity and accountability in magical spaces and making connections beyond the bounds of social media.

Sources:

Episode 13: Witchcraft 101
Episode 49: Witchcraft 101, part 2
Episode 91: Types of Magick
Episode 93: Types of Magick, part 2
Tarot Series: The Fool - Tamed Wild Blog
The Coven by Tamed Wild

Shoutouts:

Episode 45: Witchy Business with Shelby Bundy
Episode 67: Witchy Business
Episode 111: Planetary Magick with Shelby Bundy
Episode 115: Wild Medicine
The Crossroads Creative Coven
Episode 74: An Interview with Asia Suler
Mirrors in the Earth, Asia Suler

***Join the Tamed Wild Coven!***
The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.

For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
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Episode 125: Elixirs of Life & Transformative Potions Feb 21, 2024

In episode 125 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby discuss elixirs of life and transformative potions. They talk about the goddess Maat and mythical brews laced with justice. They consider Gorgon blood and pomegranate juice, and how we ingest ancient wisdom. They contemplate kitchen witchery, milk and honey, and consuming the nectar of the gods.

Sources:

Season 1, Episode 14: Love Spells, Potion or Poison?
Season 3, Episode 80: Psychedelic Witchcraft
“Potions: The Witch’s Apothecary” by Michelle Mae for Taschen’s “Witchcraft”Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
Bones and Honey, Danielle Dulsky
"Honey in Magick & Folklore," Patti Wigington
Melissae Priestesses and the Honey Queen Bees: Unveiling Ancient MythologyNew World Witchery
Milk Bath - Wikipedia
The Curious Symbolism of Milk in Literature and Myth

Shoutouts:

Telling the Bees, A Fairy Tale for the New Moon - Kickstarter
Storytime: Telling the Bees your Secrets - Tamed Wild blog
The Moon in Carolina podcast with Shelby Bundy
Storytime: The Birth of Pegasus - Tamed Wild blog

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For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

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Episode 124: The Power of Three Feb 07, 2024

In episode 124 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby contemplate the power of three. They discuss triform deities, triads, and holy trinities, both modern and ancient. They gather triplicities from folklore and myth, including stories about the Graces, the Gorgons, the Fates, and the Erinyes. In this conversation, they address three-faced Hecate and Baba Yaga, and dissect riddles about the triple nature of the soul.
Sources:
Season 3, Episode 81: An Interview with Madame Pamita
The Craft, Movie, 1996
Grammarist.com
The Number Three, Mysterious, Mystic, Magic, Emory B Lease
“Storytime: The Three Sisters of Fate”
The Women’s Encylopedia of Myth’s and Secrets, Barbara Walker
Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods, Madame Pamita
Angels and Archangels: A Magicians Guide, Damien Echols
Croft, Lee B. “People in Threes Going up in Smoke and Other Triplicities in Russian Literature and Culture.” Rocky Mountain Review of Language and Literature
The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens, Sorita d’Este
Geo-numerology.com
The pilot episode of Charmed, 1998
"The Witches: The Grey Sisters of Greece"
Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George
High Magic’s Aid, Gerald Gardner
Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, Rachel Pollack
Tarot Series: The Empress
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Episode 123: Telling your Story with Danielle Dulsky Jan 24, 2024

In episode 123 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby interview Danielle Dulsky. Danielle is a heathen visionary, painter, and word-witch. In this conversation, three witches discuss stories as spells, medicinal archetypes like the trickster and warrioress, and our academic wounds around writing. They contemplate fairy tales as prayers, and Danielle shares what she’s learned from guiding people on their writing journeys. She shares advice for people carrying a book in their hearts and introduces us to her latest publication, Bones & Honey: A Heathen Prayer Book.
Learn more Bones & Honey and Danielle’s offerings via her websites, DanielleDulsky.com and TheHagSchool.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram, @wolfwomanwitch.

Sources:

The Hag School
The Night Book: A 13-week writing intensive
The Witching Hearth: Storykeeping for the Wise & Wicc’d
The Uses of Enchantment, Bruno Bettleheim
The Mist-filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, and Seekers, MacEowen, Frank Hend

Shoutouts:

Season 3, Episode 77: An Interview with Danielle Dulsky
The Muses and Ourania via @littlewitchbooks
Conversations with the Universe: A Seasonal Workbook for Tamed Wild
The Winter Crossroads: Sacred Stories and Potent Plants
The Witching Herbs: Imbolc
The Barbara Walker Tarot (1984)
Mythologist Dr. Martin Shaw

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Episode 122: The Witch & the B*tch Jan 10, 2024

In episode 122 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew contemplate the Witch & the Bitch. Following in the footsteps of Artemis, Hecate, and their sacred hounds, this conversation draws listeners into the Underworld. There, the wolf goddesses Leto and Lupa speak about guardianship, kinship, and reclamation. Medusa arrives next, followed by Asteria and the other moon goddesses turned monsters. Through a mythical lens, they consider the archetypal Bitch, Bitch as a dog, Bitch as a sacred hound, and Bitch as a Witch.

Sources:

Small Spells Deck by Tamed Wild
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
“The Indian Great Goddess,” Stella Kramrisch, History of Religions, Vol, 4
Rider Coleman Smith Tarot Deck
https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/HekateGoddess.html
Creature Teachers, Grandmother Twylah Nitsch, Seneca Elder
“A Brief History of the Word “Bitch,” Necessitated by Benedict Cumberbitch,” Amanda Montell
Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun and Moon, Sorita D’Este
Episode 104: Mothers of Monsters & Magick
Argonautica, Apollonius Rhodius, circa 3rd century BC
“Bitches and Skankly Hobags: The Place of Women in Contemporary Slang,” via Gender Articulated: Language and the Socially Constructed Self, edited by Kira Hall, Mary Bucholtz
Practical Magic

Shoutouts:

Wild Medicine: Tamed Wild's Illustrated Guide to the Magick of Herbs, Bundy & Belew

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Episode 121: The 13 Yarns of Yule Dec 27, 2023

In episode 121 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew follow 13 wintery threads, superstitions, and symbols, crafting a tapestry of story with these Yuletide yarns. Weaving together conversations about reindeer, snow globes, caroling, and winter plants, they contemplate the origins of these seasonal rituals and effigies. They also discuss The Nutcracker, snowmen, the ringing of bells, Mari Lwyd, and Christmastime villains. Join them around the virtual hearth as the 13 Yarns of Yule come together to illuminate the shortest days and longest nights of the year.
Sources:
“Doe, a Deer, a Female Reindeer: The Spirit of Winter Solstice and Mother Christmas”
Llewellyn’s Sabbat Series: Yule
“Winter’s Effigies, the Deviant History of the Snowman,” Rebecca Burgan
The Snowman (movie)
The History of the Snowman, Bob Eckstein
The Book of Hours, c1380
Sechseläuten - Wikipedia
“Snowman Burning,” Atlas Obscura
How did it Begin? The Origin of Curious Customs & Superstitions, Rudolph Brasch
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
“The Moon Before Yule,” Little Witch Books
"Storytime: The Tale of Mother Holle" - Tamed Wild Blog
"This Family Gave the World the Snow Globe," Atlas Obscura
“Storytime: Gryla and the Yula Lads” - Tamed Wild Blog
“The Lore of the Wild Hunt” - Tamed Wild Blog
“17 Creepy Origins Behind Christmas Traditions,” Amy Glover
"The Nutcracker's" disturbing origin story: Why this was once the world's creepiest ballet, Ellen O’Connell
“Wassailing,” Ellen Castelow
A brief history of the gingerbread house, The Guardian
Shoutouts:
Episode 46: Winter Magick
The Deer Mother: A Little Witch Tale
"Goddess Series: Winter Goddesses" - Tamed Wild Blog
Episode 100 Masks & Ritual
Episode 19: Ostara
Episode 86: An Interview with Danica Boyce

Episode 120: The Underworld in Winter Dec 13, 2023

In episode 120 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Kate Belew journey to the symbolic Underworld. In this conversation, they discuss the practice of wintering and ‘hanging on for the bees.’ They forage for seasonal reflections and wintertime initiations. They contemplate the River Styx, the Heroes and Goddesses who have traveled there, and Styx herself. They also talk about the ferryman Charon, the Goddess Psyche, and asteroids in astrology.
Sources:
Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions, River and Joyce Higginbotham
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, Katherine May
“Wintering,” Sylvia Plath
The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World, David Abram
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens, Sorita d’Este and David Rankine
At Day's Close: Night in Times Past, A. Roger Ekirch
Circe, Madeleine Miller
The Iliad & The Odyssey, Homer
From Llewelyn’s Journal, “What does Psyche Mean in Your Astrological Chart,” Isabelle Ghaneh
Demetra George
Shoutouts:
Episode 7: Winter Solstice
Episode 8: Yule
Episode 46: Winter Magick
Episode 104: The Mothers of Monsters and Magick
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Episode 119: Take Back the Magic with Perdita Finn Nov 29, 2023

In episode 119 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Kate Belew interview Perdita Finn. Perdita is an author and the co-founder of the feral fellowship, The Way of the Rose. In this conversation, Perdita discusses connecting and honoring the unseen, trusting our intuition, imposter syndrome, and writing a book in collaboration with the dead. She speaks about the earth as an ancestor altar, the mothers and the grandmothers, and the draw of the Catskill Mountains. Perdita also introduces us to her new book, Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World.

You can read more from Perdita Finn via her Substack, Facebook, or Instagram @perditafinn

Sources:

Hekate Liminal Rites: A historical study of the rituals, spells, and magic of the Torch-bearing Triple Goddess of the Crossroads, Sorita d'Este & David Rankine
Season of the Witch, part 7: We Are the Dead - Substack
Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World, Perdita Finn

Shoutouts:

Season 1, Episode 5: Hecate’s Garden - Spotify
Waking up to the Dark: Ancient Wisdom for a Sleepless Age, Clark Strand
The Madonna Secret, Sophie Strand
Life After Life, Kate Atkinson
Otherlands, Thomas Halliday

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Each box includes a seasonal workbook with 3 rituals, intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

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Episode 118: Green Witch Wisdom with Robin Rose Bennett Nov 15, 2023

In episode 118 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby welcome back Green Witch Robin Rose Bennett. Robin Rose is a storyteller, author, herbalist, and teacher. In this conversation, three witches discuss bibliomancy, word witchery, and the moments when writing and magick intersect. They also consider messages from the plants, the archetypal Elder, and Robin introduces listeners to her latest book, A Green Witch’s Pocket Book of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips.
You can learn more about Robin Rose Bennett and her offerings via her website RobinRoseBennett.com, by signing up for her newsletter, and following her on Instagram @robinrosebennett.
Sources:
A Green Witch’s Pocket Book of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips, Robin Rose Bennett
Wild Medicine: Tamed Wild's Illustrated Guide to the Magick of Herbs, Bundy & Belew
Shoutouts:
Episode 28: An Interview with Green Witch Robin Rose Bennett
The Shift Network
Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, Robin Rose Bennett
The Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, Robin Rose Bennett
Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper, Lisenby & Barone
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Episode 117: Hometown Hauntings Nov 01, 2023

In episode 117 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby share spooky tales from their hometowns. They begin in the hills of California, exploring mountain magick and contemplating stories of The Dark Watchers and Lemurians. Kristin introduces us to the legends of Mt. Shasta, and then Kate takes us on a journey through the haunted streets of Michigan. There, we meet the witches, spirits of those departed, and ghost ships in the night.
Sources:
“There’s Something About Mount Shasta,” Laura Kiniry - Atlas Obscura
"Ghost Stories: The Dark Watchers," Kristin Lisenby - Tamed Wild blog
Legends of Mt. Shasta - Wikipedia
Mount Shasta’s Forgotten History & Legends, D.W. Naef
A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot
Legends of Mount Shasta: “The Abode of the Devil” Part I – The Legend of J.C. Brown - Ancient Origins
A Dweller on Two Planets, Frederick Spencer Oliver
Lemuria: The Lost Continent of the Pacific, Wishar Spenle Cerve
“Michigan urban myths and legends: 7 stories to share around the campfire,” Kylie Martin - Detroit Free Press
Gateway to oblivion: The Great Lakes' Bermuda triangle, Hugh F Cochrane
“Ghostly Legends of Michigan: The Ada Witch of Findlay Cemetary,” Michigans Otherside
“The story of 'The Drowning Pool' at Mackinac Island,” Ken Haddad
“The Remains of Shelldrake Michigan,” John Robinson
“Do Ghosts Walk at Whitefish Point? Paranormal Experts Investigate,” Frederick Stonehouse
“14 Michigan monster myths to fire you up for Halloween,” John Serba
Shoutouts:
Episode 17: The Fae Folk
Tamed Wild Retreats
Pretty Fn Spooky
All My Ancestors
Maria the Arcane
The Moon in Carolina
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Episode 116: The Veil is Thin Oct 18, 2023

In episode 116 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby pierce the thinning veil. In this conversation, they contemplate this mystical shroud and the veil’s relationship to textile magick, tarot, and veiled goddesses and spirits. They weave in lace and folktale traditions, the origin of bridal veils, and the tools of the weaving craft. They also answer a listener question about the seasonal veil and the meaning behind the phrase, ‘The veil is thin.”

Sources:

Asia Suler, One Willow Apothecary
Jennifer Green
Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot
Planetary Magick: The Heart of Western Magick (Llewellyn’s High Magick Series), Osborne Phillips & Melita Denning
Visions of the Cailleach: Exploring the Myths, Folklore and Legends of the pre-eminent Celtic Hag Goddess, Sorita d'Este and David Rankine
Hagitude, Sharon Blackie
A Journey Through the Forest of Souls, Rachel Pollack
Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Storytime: The Coming of Bride - Tamed Wild blog
Agathi's Lace Shop
"Legends of Lace: Commerce and Ideology in Narratives of Women’s Domestic Craft Production," David Hopkin
"The Origins of the Bridal Veil and Its Protection From Evil Spirits," Ancient Origins
Yakar, Jak. (2011). Presumed Social Identity of the Occupants of Late Third Millennium BC Alacahöyük and Horoztepe "Royal Tombs". Journal of Archaeomythology. 7. 1-8.

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Episode 115: Wild Medicine Oct 04, 2023

In episode 115 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk Wild Medicine with Shelby Bundy. Authored by Tamed Wild Creatrix Shelby Bundy and Kate Belew, the Wild Medicine book is an illustrated guide to the magick of plants. In this conversation, Shelby and Kate discuss being initiated into the world of plant witchery and following the threads of herbal lineages and lore. They talk about rose alchemy, listening to our plant families, and the Wild Medicine Deck that started it all.

Learn more about Shelby and Kate’s new book, Wild Medicine: Tamed Wild’s Illustrated Guide to the Magick of Herbs, via TamedWild.com.

Shoutouts:

Wild Medicine Deck

Robin Rose Bennett

The Missing Witches

Rebecca Gordon Astrology

The Moon in Carolina Podcast

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Episode 114: Tales from the Corn Sep 20, 2023

In episode 114 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby celebrate Mabon and the start of Season 4! In this conversation, two witches harvest tales from corn. They discuss corn mazes, scarecrows, and the history and making of corn dollies. They talk about harvest spirits, crop circles, and deities of corn and grain. They also consider the fields of Midharvest as an archetype - the autumnal version of the fairy tale forest.

Sources:

Episode 72: Mabon Magick

Mircea Eliade

Episode 69: Portals of the Summer Solstice

A Dictionary of Literary Symbols, Michael Ferber

A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot

The History and Making of Corn Dollies, Janet Goddard

Dozynki Harvest

Bassetlaw Museum

Corn Dolly Kit - Tamed Wild

England’s Crop Circle Controversy - BBC article

Aras.org

Shoutouts:

The Autumn Crossroads

Children of the Corn

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Episode 113: Resistance & Re-enchantment with The Missing Witches Sep 13, 2023

In episode 113 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk resistance and re-enchantment with Amy Torok and Risa Dickens. Amy and Risa are the witches, activists, and storytellers behind The Missing Witches project. In their second visit to the podcast, Amy and Risa remind us that telling the truth is a spell. They discuss the magnificence of difference, rock ‘n’ roll as a spell, and self-care as ancestor worship. They reflect on what they’ve learned by living as modern witches in the woods, and introduce us to their newest book, New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Captialist Tools for Resistance & Re-enchantment.
Learn more about Amy and Risa and order the Missing Witches’ new book, New Moon Magic: 13 Anticapitalist Tools for Resistance & Re-enchantment, on their website missingwitches.com. You can also listen to the Missing Witches podcast, join their online community, contribute to the Missing Witches Zine, and follow their story on Instagram @missingwitches.
Sources:

New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Capitalist Tools for Resistance & Re-enchantment, Amy Torok and Risa Dickens
Staying With the Trouble, Making Kin in the Chthulucene, Donna J Haraway
Episode 56: An Interview with the Missing Witches

Shoutouts:

Tamed Wild Blog - Animal Symbology Series
Zoo Books

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Each box includes a seasonal workbook with 3 rituals, intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

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Episode 112: Aphrodite Aug 16, 2023

In episode 112 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the Golden One and Queen of the Dawn - the goddess Aphrodite. Inspired by their recent travels, in this conversation, Kristin and Kate highlight Aphrodite’s connection to roses, Sappho, Barbie, and the color pink. They consider Aphrodite’s many names (She Who Rises from the Waves, Gravedigger, She of the Tombs) and her adoration of glamour magick. They also contemplate Aphrodite as an archetype and her relationship to the dark side of love.

Sources:

Episode 92: Goddesses of Sex and War

Episode 108: The Furies and Harpies

Venus and Aphrodite, Bettany Hughes

When God Was a Woman, Merlin Stone

Goddesses in Every Woman, Dr. Jean Bolen

Aphrodite - Theoi.com

Peter Kingsley

Sappho’s Ode to Aphrodite

Kristin Chang

Pynk by Janelle Monae

The Barbie Movie

Valerie Steele, editor of the book “Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color”

Join the Tamed Wild Coven!

Subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with 3 rituals, intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

And sign up for the Book Coven - a digital subscription with weekly lives, reels, and discussions about witchcraft, tarot, herbs, business witchery, upcoming workshops, & the book of the month.

Created by Tamed Wild.

Production by Julio Montero.

Music by Follow the Wind,

Taizo Audio

Episode 111: Planetary Magick with Shelby Bundy Jul 26, 2023

In episode 111 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk planetary magick with Shelby Bundy. Shelby is an astrologer, business coach, tarot reader, and the visionary behind Tamed Wild and Magick & Alchemy. In this conversation, three witches discuss working with the cosmos and their relationship to planetary correspondences like plants, mythologies, archetypes, and tarot. They consider their chart rulers, the ritual of paying attention, and planetary devotion in a digital world.

Learn more about Shelby and her offerings on her website themoonincarolina.com or follow her story on Instagram @themoonincarolina.

Sources:

Applied Archetypal Astrology - Pacifica Astrology

Planets in Play: How to Reimagine Your Life Through the Language of Astrology, Laurence Hillman

Your Big Three, Andrea Taylor

Planetary Magick: The Heart of Western Magick, Phillips & Denning

The Stars Within You, Julianna McCarthy

Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil, Liz Green

Astrologer Riss Cottrill

Goddess Series: The Story of Gaia

Episode 45: Witchy Business with Shelby Bundy

Shoutouts:

Atro.com

Cafeastrology.com

Join the Tamed Wild Coven!

Subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.

Each box includes a seasonal workbook with 3 rituals, intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.

And sign up for the Book Coven - a digital subscription with weekly lives, reels, and discussions about witchcraft, tarot, herbs, business witchery, upcoming workshops, & the book of the month.

Created by Tamed Wild.

Production by Julio Montero.

Music by Follow the Wind,

Taizo Audio

Episode 110: Feral Girl Summer Jun 21, 2023

In episode 110 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby bid farewell to season three with a conversation about Feral Girl Summer. In this discussion, they contemplate the word ‘feral’ as a reclamation, an act of resistance, and a prayer. They reflect on wildness as an archetype and a doorway to the divine. They also discuss The Amazons, Artemis, Hippolyta, and Wonder Woman, the feral heroines raised by the wilderness.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio
Sources:
Women Who Run With the Wolves, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine, An Untamed History of the Cat Archetype in Myth and Magic, Kristin J. Solee
Seasons of Moon and Flame, Danielle Dulsky
"Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation," Silvia Federici
“Feral Girl Summer is Coming,” Roisin Lanigan
“What is Feral Girl Summer?” - The Today Show
How Girlboss Cannibals Slayed pop culture” - theface.com
What Is Remembered Lives: Developing Relationships with Deities, Ancestors & the Fae, LeFae and Parma
“Walking,” Henry David Thoreau
The Holy Wild, Danielle Dulsky
“How I Go Into the Woods,” Mary Oliver
Hippolyta and the Curse of the Amazons, Jane Yolen
Callimachus, Hymn 3 to Artemis 240 ff (trans. Mair) (Greek poet C3rd B.C.)
The Surprising Origin Story of Wonder Woman, Jill Lepore - Smithsonian Magazine
Shoutouts:
Electric Forest
All-Star Comics
Sensation Comics

Episode 109: The Basilisk and Anzu Bird Jun 14, 2023

In episode 109 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby conclude part 2 of their Mythical Creatures Series. In the final installment of this three-part conversation, they discuss the Anzu bird and the Basilisk. Beginning with the Anzu, they contemplate the stories of this giant bird and its role as a deliverer of storms and chaos. While the Anzu is associated with eagles, vultures, and lions, the Basilisk is known as the King of Serpents. They discuss the Basilisk’s deadly gaze, foul breath, and aversion to rue.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio

Sources:

The Book of Flowers

Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George
"Babylonian Story Of Bird-God Anzu ‘The Wise One’ And His Underworld Realm" - Ancient Pages
Lady of the Beasts, Buffy Johnson

Smithsonian Magazine - On the Trail of the Warsaw Basilisk

Natural History, Pliny the Elder
New World Encyclopedia, The Basilisk

The Hammer of Witches, Malleus Maleficarum

"Woman as Other: Medusa and Basilisk in Early Modern French Literature," Nancy M. Frelick

The Witching Herbs, 13 Essential Plants and Herbs for your Magical Garden, Harold Roth

Episode 108: The Furies & Harpies Jun 07, 2023

In episode 108 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby continue part 2 of their Mythical Creatures Series. In the second installment of this three-part conversation, they consider the Furies and Harpies as personifications of sacred rage. They discuss the Furies as maidens (or monsters) of divine punishment and their relationship with Demeter, Medusa, hounds, and serpents. They also talk about the Harpies, three female death spirits that are part bird, part human. Believed to be angels or psychopomps, the Harpies reveal stories of vultures, ‘plucking,’ prophecy, and the magick of triplicity.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio
Sources:
Storytime: The Three Sisters of Fate
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Book 4
Virgil's Aeneid
Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George
Lady of the Beasts: The Goddess and her Sacred Animals, Buffy Johnson
The Last Unicorn
Shoutouts:
Small Spells Deck by Tamed Wild
Episode 104: Mothers of Monsters & Magick

Episode 107: Centaurs & Satyrs May 31, 2023

In episode 107 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby begin part 2 of their Mythical Creature Series. In the first installment of this 3-part conversation, they contemplate the magick of satyrs and centaurs. They discuss the satyr Pan’s wild woods, his panic-inducing yell, and his overlap with trickster spirits like Hermes and Dionysus. They also visit the famed centaur and wounded healer Chiron. They talk about Chiron’s role as a mentor and oracle, and how he came to live in the stars.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio.
Sources:
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods & Heroes, Edith Hamilton
MerriamWebster.com - Pan & Panic
HistoryCooperative.org - Animal Spirits of Ancient Greece
A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot
The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens, Sorita d’Este and David Rankine
Artemis : Virgin Goddess of the Sun, Moon & Hunt, Sorita d’Este
Homeric Hymn 19 to Pan
Chani Nicholas on Chiron
Shoutouts:
Mythical Creatures Part 1:
Episode 82: The Unicorn & the Phoenix
Episode 83: The Mermaid & the Sidhe
Episode 84: The Dragon, Gryphon, & Sphinx
Episode 90: An Interview with Sophie Strand
Episode 60: Cannabis Magick
Episode 95: An Interview with Juliana McCarthy of Ethereal Culture

Episode 106: Grief Spells with Mara June May 24, 2023

In episode 106 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk grief, plants, and shapeshifting with community weaver Mara June. Mara is a writer, caregiver, death doula, and community herbalist who encourages people to dream and create courageously in times of change and grief. In this conversation, they discuss herbs as enchantment medicine, planting ourselves within sacred communities, and the trickster power of grief. They also discuss Mara’s Grief Spells, archetypal shapeshifters, tarot, and grief's capacity to unravel and reorient us within the sacred webs of life.

Learn more about Mara June and their offerings via their website, motherwortandrose.com. Consider signing up for one of their upcoming workshops like Tears of the Gods: Flowers, Death, Grief, & Shapeshifting or Dream + Flower Magick for Grief Support. You can also follow them on Instagram @motherwortandrose, and sign up for their newsletter here.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio.

Sources:

Shapeshifters: A History, John Kachuba

Shoutouts:

Shapeshifter Series: The Rusalki

Animal Symbology: The Octopus

Mythic Beasts & Beings: Selkie Folk

Kate Belew’s Bardo Writing School

Episode 105: The Book Coven May 17, 2023

In episode 105 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby team up with Caitlyn Barone to host a virtual book club. From nostalgic reads to their favorite, well-loved tomes, in this conversation, three witches share the books that have been most influential throughout their magickal journeys. They discuss books about plant witchery, out-of-body experiences, and dark goddesses like Hecate and Persephone. They discuss tales for the wild women, astrological reads, and the books that delivered ‘aha!’ moments.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio.
Sources:
Kate’s Books:
Wise Child, Monica Furlong
Healing Magic, Robin Rose Bennett
Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Kristin’s Books:
Mysteries of the Dark Moon: The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess, Demetra George
Witch, Christopher Pike
Journey of Souls, Dr. Michael Newton
Destiny of Souls, Dr. Michael Newton
Journeys out of the Body, Robert Monroe
Caitlyn’s Books:
The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess, Starhawk
Mysteries of the Dark Moon: The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess, Demetra George
The Treadwell’s Book of Plant Magick, Christina Oakley Harrington
Under the Bramble Arch, Corinne Boyer
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham
Witchcraft, Taschen
Additional Book Mentions:
Seasons of Moon & Flame, Danielle Dulsky
Were Tales: A Shapeshifter Anthology, Jonathan Maberry, Eric J. Guignard, Stephanie Ellis, Catherine McCarthy, Gabino Iglesias
The Stars Within Us, Juliana McCarthy
Witches of New York, Ami McKay
Ilana, Tamora Pierce
Grimoire for the Green Witch: A Complete Book of Shadows, Ann Moura
Encyclopedia of Spells, Judika Illes
Shoutouts:
Tamed Wild’s Book Coven - digital subscription!
Episode 26: Art Magick Motherhood
Episode 71: Nostalgia Magick
Episode 77: An Interview with Danielle Dulsky

Episode 104: The Mothers of Monsters & Magick May 10, 2023

In episode 104 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss two of the lesser-known mothers of mythology. They begin with Echidna, the mother of monsters, whose children include the Sphinx, Cerberus, and Python, the giant serpentine creature that protects Delphi. While tracing Echidna’s family tree, they contemplate this mother’s overlap with Medusa, Gorgons, and other cave-dwelling monsters. They also discuss Asteria, the mother of Hecate, our goddess of witches. As the Titan of falling stars, it was Asteria who spurred nighttime divinations, oracular dreams, and astrology. In this conversation, they consider the mothers who exist beyond the confines of tradition, and how their stories shape ours.
Created by Tamed Wild.

Production by Julio Montero.

Music by Follow the Wind,

Taizo Audio.

Sources:

Encyclopedia of Spirits byJudika Illes

Musings of the Muses by Heather Vassalo, Callie Blackstone, Hailey Piper, Stephanie Ellis

Lady of the Beasts: The Goddess and Her Sacred Animals by Buffie Johnson

Theoi.com

The Homeric Hymn 3 to Delian Apollo 50 ff (trans. Evelyn-White)

Hesiod’s Theogony

Shoutouts:

Episode 26: Art, Magick, & Motherhood with Caitlyn Barone

Episode 27: The Mother Archetype

Episode 103: Earth Medicines with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz May 03, 2023

In episode 103 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz. Felicia is a Curandera, Author, Indigenous Foods Activist, and Natural Foods Chef. In this conversation, Felicia discusses Curanderismo and her life as a Kitchen Curandera. She shares her thoughts on ancestral veneration, seasonal wildcrafting, and cultural appropriation vs. misappropriation. Felicia also discusses how the elements influence her craft and introduces us to her new book Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera.

To learn more about Felicia and her offerings, follow her on Instagram @feliciacocotzin, visit her website kitchencurandera.com, and order a copy of her book, Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera.

Created by Tamed Wild.

Production by Julio Montero.

Music by Follow the Wind,

Taizo Audio.

Episode 102: Beltane & Bones Apr 26, 2023

In episode 102 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew celebrate Beltane with the bones. In this conversation, they discuss bone folklore, corpse medicine, and Baba Yaga’s walkway of fiery skulls. They consider bones as keepers of memories, consciousness, and the soul. They also contemplate antlers, the archetypal skeleton, and Beltane’s sacred fires, originally known as bonefires.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio.

Sources:

Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods by Madame Pamita

A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot

“Folk-lore of the Bones” by Daniel Brinton via The American Folklore Society

The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine by Sophie Strand

Complete Herbal by Nicolas Culpepper

Metamorphoses by Ovid

The Gruesome History of Making Skeletons - Atlas Obscura

The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images by Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism (ARAS), Taschen

Slavic Witchcraft: Old World Conjuring Spells and Folklore by Natasha Helvin

Women Who Run With the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Shoutouts:

The Spring Crossroads creative coven

The Spirit Guide Coach - Aja Dashuur

Episode 55 - An Interview with Aja Dashuur

Episode 25 - Beltane

Episode 76 - An Interview with Amanda Paulson

Episode 101: Weed Witch with Sophie Saint Thomas Apr 19, 2023

In episode 101 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview Sophie Saint Thomas. Sophie Saint Thomas is an award-winning journalist and author whose written for VICE, Playboy, GQ, Glamour, Marie Claire, PRIDE, Cosmopolitan, High Times, Gawker (RIP), and Harper’s Bazaar. In this conversation, Sophie talks sex magick, cannabis culture, and how these practices influence her craft. She also discusses her journey to becoming a published author, why ‘fortune favors the bold,’ and her latest book, Weed Witch: The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Magic and Wellness.

To learn more about Sophie and her offerings, connect with her via her website, Instagram, or by reading her books:

Weed Witch: The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Magic and Wellness

Sex Witch: Magickal Spells for Love, Lust, and Self-Protection

Glamour Witch: Conjuring Style and Grace to Get What You Want

Created by Tamed Wild.

Production by Julio Montero.

Music by Follow the Wind,

Taizo Audio.

Episode 100: Masks & Ritual Apr 12, 2023

In the 100th episode of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew discuss the relationship between masks and ritual. They consider masks as a way to enact magick, channel the dead, and divine with the animal world. They talk about Samhain, Carnival, Krampusnacht, and other celebrations where masking is part of the dress code. They ponder masks as conduits, portals, and one of the oldest art forms in the world.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio.

Souces:

Maiden, Mother, Crone, DJ Conway
Missing Witches: Recovering True Histories of Feminine Magick, Amy Torok and Risa Dickens
Witchcraft in the Middle Ages, Jeffrey Russel
Word Origins: An Exploration and History of Words and Language, Wilfred Funk
The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker
"We Wear the Mask," Paul Laurence Dunbar
https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-02-01/ty-article/ancient-pagan-masks-debunked-by-archaeologists-in-poland/00000186-0bde-dd5c-a987-1fffbd7d0001
The Witch’s Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire, Melissa Jayne Madera

Shoutouts:

Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George
Nettle & Bone, T. Kingfisher
Poems Bewitched & Haunted, Everyman’s Library Pocket Poet Series
Episode 78: Annie Finch
Episode 48: Medusa & Athena

Episode 99: Signs of Spring Apr 05, 2023

In episode 99 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby reflect on some signs of spring. Inspired by Ostara and a season of renewal, they discuss the chalice and the cauldron, and what’s collected or brewed in these sacred vessels. They talk about rain, rhythmic tides, and purification rites. They also share some moon stories, including ‘The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Princess,’ and consider the moon as a shapeshifter, a cosmic bow, and a sanctuary.
Created by Tamed Wild.

Production by Julio Montero

Music by Follow the Wind,

Taizo Audio.

Sources:

The Luminaries: The Psychology of the Sun and Moon in the Horoscope, Liz Greene

University of Illinois Press and the American Folklore Society

A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot

Shoutouts:

Chang’e Flies to the Moon

The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Princess

The Winter Crossroads Coven

Episode 95: An Interview with Juliana McCarthy of Ethereal Culture

Episode 96: Ostara, Moon Bathing, & Purification

Episode 98: Moon Signs with Annabel Gat Mar 29, 2023

On episode 98 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk moon signs and horoscopes with Annabel Gat. An astrologer who has been writing the daily and monthly horoscope column at VICE since 2015, Annabel is also the author of two books, The Astrology of Love & Sex and The Moon Sign Guide. In this conversation, Annabel talks about astrology as an ancient artifact and storytelling device, and the planets as archetypes. She also discusses progressed moons, her upcoming mentorship program, and shares some tips for fellow horoscope-writers.
To learn more about Annabel and her offerings, follow her on Instagram @annabelgat,
and visit her website annabelgat.com. Sign up for her mentorship program here.
Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio.
Sources:
“Grief Spells for the Spring Equinox: Losing, Joy, and Planting Ourselves as Seeds”
The Moon Sign Guide, Annabel Gat
Shoutouts:
Supercharge Candle with Snakes for Hair
Annabel’s Birthday Cake, a collab with Marissa Zappas
The Astrology of Love & Sex, Annabel Gat
Astro.com
Astro-seek.com

Episode 97: Human Design with Xenia Viray Mar 19, 2023

On episode 97 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Xenia Viray. Xenia is an imagination healer, multidimensional artist, and community weaver with a focus on Human Design and writing. In this conversation, they discuss Human Design basics, strategy and authority, and reflect on the different energy types within this system. They also talk about Human Design as a language of consciousness, channeled writing, and Xenia’s book “The Universe is an Art Project.”To learn more about Zenia and her offerings, follow her on Instagram @mythsofcreation, and visit her website mythsofcreation.com. To receive an exclusive discount for 1:1 sessions, go to this link: https://mythsofcreation.as.me/humandesignonline and use code MAGICKALDESIGN11 anytime before June 30 2023.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts:MyHumanDesign.comMyBodyGraph.com

Episode 96: Ostara, Moon Bathing, & Purification Mar 15, 2023

On episode 96 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby cover spring-related topics in the days before the spring equinox on March 20th. They discuss moon bathing, the Hare Moon, perspectives on purification, and ocean magick. They talk about working with the full moon, connecting with different phases, and being vessels for the moon's energy. They oscillate between ancient tales and rites of this time of year and share modern ritual inspiration.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:Daily Magic by Judika Iles The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Shoutouts:Release date:15 March 2023P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

Episode 95: An Interview with Juliana McCarthy of Ethereal Culture Mar 08, 2023

On episode 95 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Astrologer and energy healer Juliana McCarthy. They discuss birth chart basics (why are the Sun, Moon, and Rising signs so important?!). They talk about the nodes, Pluto transits, eclipses, retrogrades, Saturn moving into Pisces, and the journey of a Saturn Return. They navigate conversations around astrology as a tool and a language, and the deep importance of myth. Follow Juliana at @EtherealCulture or learn more at EtherealCulture.com. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:Shoutouts:Release date:8 March 2023P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

Episode 94: A Homesteading Journey Mar 01, 2023

On episode 94 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Kristin's Homesteading Journey in the Azores. Two witches contemplate what it means to live and work with the land from Kristin's experience moving into an old familial farmhouse. They talk about building a relationship with earth spirits through automatic writing, tending to animals, and what it means to move to a new country. They navigate conversations around "other," responsibility to lineage and stories, and navigating ancestry. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:Shoutouts:Release date:1 March 2023P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

Episode 93: Types of Magick, Part 2 Feb 21, 2023

On episode 93 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Types of Magick, Part 2. In the second installment of this two-part series, two witches contemplate Ceremonial or High Magick and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. They talk about the influence this belief system had on Wicca and Witchcraft communities, Goddess culture, and the importance of the vibratory formula when casting spells. They also discuss Chaos Magick, the concept of "Nothing is true, everything is permitted," and how this philosophy promotes experimentation, play, and creativity.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions, Richard SmoleySword of Wisdom: Macgregor Mathers and the Golden Dawn, Ithell Colquhoun Spellbound, Chaweon KooHigh Magick, Damien EcholsHigh Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual and mysticism, Philip PharberJournal from the Western Mystery Traditionhttp://www.jwmt.org/v1n5/vibratoryform.htmlWomen of the Golden Dawn, Mary K. GreerWitchcraft, TaschenRobin Rose Bennetthttps://www.learnreligions.com/chaos-magic-95940https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1799https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_J._Carrollhttps://www.reddit.com/r/chaosmagick/comments/10e5849/what_does_chaos_magick_mean_to_you/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a35647356/what-is-chaos-magic-in-wandavision/ Shoutouts:The Golden DawnAleister CrowleyDion Fortune Pamela Coleman SmithGerald GardnerChaweon Koo

Episode 92: Goddesses of Sex & War Feb 13, 2023

On episode 92 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss goddesses of sex and war. In this conversation, they share stories of Inanna, Queen of Heaven, and her descent to and from the Underworld. They discuss Inanna’s possible ties to Astarte, Lilith, Venus, and Aphrodite, and the removal of her sacred Huluppu tree. They also talk about the mythology of the winged Isis, and ask each other why sex and death are inextricably linked in these Goddess stories.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:https://www.getty.edu/publications/egypt-classical-world/03/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddesshttps://egyptianmuseum.org/deities-isishttps://www.thecollector.com/ancient-egyptian-goddess-isis/http://www.people.vcu.edu/~djbromle/art-symbolism/student-projects-2001/isis-rasnic.htmlTrilogy by H.D. https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/https://www.timelessmyths.com/mythology/inanna/https://www.learnreligions.com/inanna-goddess-4796590https://www.worldhistory.org/article/215/inannas-descent-a-sumerian-tale-of-injustice/When God was a Woman, Merlin Stone Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra GeorgeInanna: Queen of Heaven of Earth: Her stories and hymns from Sumer, Diana Wolkstein and Samuel KramerAn Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods, and Goddesses, Judika Illeshttps://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/Shoutouts: The Secrets of Isis TV show starring Joanna CameronThe Wicked and the Divine comic book series by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie

Episode 91: Types of Magick, Part 1 Feb 06, 2023

On episode 91 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Types of Magick, Part 1. In the first installment of this two-part series, two witches contemplate the history and lore of Green Witchcraft and Elemental Magick. They consider communicating with plants and trees, and the mythologies of Green Witches like Cerridwen, Flora, and Circe. They talk about building a relationship with air, earth, fire, water, and spirit, and reflect on the various entry points into the worlds of Elemental and Green Magick.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Mirrors in the Earth, Asia SulerWitchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden,by Claudia Müller-Ebeling, Christian Rätsch, Wolf-Dieter Storl Ph.D.Circe, Madeline MillerBohemian Magic, Veronica VarlowThe Night School, Maia Toll“The Pentagram in Witchcraft” by Mya Spalter in Witchcraft by TaschenBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer “FYI: There are Many Types of Witches,” Kerry Wardhttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a37681530/types-of-witches/Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Practices, and Ecstatic States, Thomas Hatsis and Stephen GrayThe Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, Robin rose Bennett“Enchanted Woods,” Michelle Mae from Witchcraft by Taschen Shoutouts: Dmitri Ivanovich MendeleevSergius GolowinEpisode 37: The Crone

Episode 90: An Interview with Sophie Strand Jan 31, 2023

On episode 90 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Sophie Strand. Sophie is a writer based in New York’s Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. In this conversation, Sophie discusses her new book, “The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine.” She also talks about her relationship to tarot and fungi, and shares her perspective on the evolution of stories - including the mythology of Artemis and Dionysus.Learn more about Sophie and her offerings via her website, social media, or Substack newsletter:https://sophiestrand.com/https://www.instagram.com/cosmogyny/https://sophiestrand.substack.com/Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 89: Wednesday Addams: The Patron Saint of Outcasts Jan 24, 2023

On episode 89 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the Patron Saint of Outcasts, Wednesday Addams. In this special pop-culture episode, Kristin and Kate contemplate the history of Wednesday’s spooky family - including the Addams’ appearance in print, sitcoms, movies, and the new Netflix series. They also contemplate the Addams’ appeal (despite their refusal to conform), their relationship to witchcraft, and Wednesday as a queer icon.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:The Cultural History of 'The Addams Family' | Arts & Culture| Smithsonian Magazinehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cultural-history-addams-family-180973315/9 Wednesday Easter Eggs & Hidden Addams Family References You Missed | Teen Voguehttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/netflix-wednesday-easter-eggs-and-hidden-addams-family-references-you-missedA Nursery Rhyme from the American Psychiatric Society | The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/09/18/a-nursery-rhyme-from-the-american-psychiatric-society#:~:text=%5BMonday%27s%20child%20is%20fair%20of,%2C%20and%20good%20and%20gay.%5DWho Is Wednesday Addams? Wednesday Addams, Explained| The Mary Suehttps://www.themarysue.com/who-is-wednesday-addams-wednesday-addams-explained/https://www.out.com/events/2022/11/10/drag-race-stars-explain-why-wednesday-addams-gay-iconhttps://gayety.co/jenna-ortega-dishes-on-why-wednesday-addams-is-a-gay-iconhttps://www.them.us/story/netflix-wednesday-addams-gayhttps://jezebel.com/maybe-wednesday-addams-is-gay-maybe-her-suitors-are-ju-1849843583https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25243218/queer-meaning-definition/

Episode 88: An Interview with Chaweon Koo Jan 17, 2023

On episode 88 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Chaweon Koo. Chaweon Koo is a writer of the intersection of pop culture, the occult, and futurism. Her Tik Tok @chaweonkoo is one of the most popular occult accounts on the platform, and she also interviews some of the most distinguished occultists and witches in the English-speaking world on her YouTube, “Witches & Wine.” In this conversation, Chaweon discusses digital witchcraft, casting spells on the Ethereum blockchain, and tells us about her book “Spellbound: A New Witch’s Guide to Crafting the Future.” She also talks about the body as a portable altar, working with demons, and why she wants to be Hecate.Connect with Chaweon via:Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkooInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WitchesWine/featuredBuy her book here!https://bookshop.org/p/books/spell-bound-a-new-witch-s-guide-to-crafting-the-future-chaweon-koo/17381967?ean=9781922417640Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Scarlet Imprint“Moon Signs,” Anabelle Gat“The Flowering Wand,” Sophie Strand

Episode 87: An Interview with Amanda Yates Garcia Jan 10, 2023

On episode 87 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Amanda Yates Garcia. Amanda is an author, witch, and the Oracle of Los Angeles. In this episode, she speaks about being pulled into the underworld, finding her way out, and witchcraft as a lived experience. She also discusses the goddesses Medusa and Cerridwen, and explains why magick is our birthright.Connect with Amanda via her website, Instagram, or by signing up for her Substack newsletter.https://oracleoflosangeles.com/https://www.instagram.com/oracleofla/https://oracleoflosangeles.com/subscribe/Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 86: An Interview with Danica Boyce Dec 20, 2022

On episode 86 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Danica Boyce. Danica is a Pagan entrepreneur, writer, educator, and creator of the Fair Folk and Pagan Monastery Podcasts. In this special Winter Solstice conversation, Danica discusses the inspirations behind the Pagan Monastery Project, leaning into virtual communities, and respecting our desires. She also considers her views on Paganism, the magick of the Yuletide season, and shares a ritual for the Twelve Days of Christmas.Connect with Danica Boyce via:The Fair Folk Podcast (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/show/1G0xL1lgN2quOncVpluIWM?si=c57eeb055b874db8Pagan Monastery Podcast (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/show/7xFdHUx1nJqge8Oq9Bs1GY?si=2fda8e2943cc4c50Instagram: @danicaboycehttps://www.instagram.com/danica.boyce/And if you feel called to answer the Pagan Monastery call for contributors, copy and paste this URL in your browser to sign up for Danica's newsletter and learn more about the quest:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a0e10c46c0a5596e034750Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 85: An Interview with Edgar Fabián Frías Dec 13, 2022

On episode 85 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview artist and magickal practitioner, Edgar Fabián Frías. Through their art, Edgar emphasizes historical legacies and acts of resistance, resiliency, and radical imagination within the context of Indigenous Futurism, spirituality, play, pedagogy, animism, and queer aesthetics. In this conversation, they speak about the intersections of art and magick, the word ‘mutant,’ and the power of being slippery. They also speak about NFTs, validating play, and failure as a sacred part of their practice.Connect with Edgar via their:Website: www.edgarfabianfrias.orgInstagram: @edgarfabianfriasYouTube: www.youtube.com/@edgarfabianfriasCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 84: The Dragon, Gryphon, & the Sphinx Dec 06, 2022

On episode 84 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby conclude their Mythological Creatures Series with an episode on the Dragon, Gryphon, and Sphinx. In this conversation, they discuss the Gryphon’s golden nests, the Sphinx’s curious riddles, and these winged beasts’ association with the sun. They also answer a listener question about the Leviathan, consider their favorite pop culture Dragons, and reflect on the Dragon’s saliva - does it yield poison or perfume?Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Breverton’s Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths, and Legends"A Dictionary of Symbols," JE CirlotThe Legend Of The Sphinx Explained (grunge.com)Uncovering Secrets of the Sphinx | History| Smithsonian Magazinehttps://www.heritagedaily.com/2022/08/the-origins-of-dragons/144532https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/here-be-dragonshttps://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-surprising-history-of-dragons/CgJyM6TaZ5rRJgShoutouts:J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," Ursula K. Le Guin’s "Earthsea Cycle," and George R. R. Martin’s series "A Song of Ice and Fire," Game of Thrones, and The House of the Dragon. Puff the Magic Dragon, The Dragon from The Pagemaster, The Dragon from The Sleeping Beauty, Quest for Camelot, Mushu in Mulan, Spirited Away, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Avatar, My Little Pony, The Flight of Dragons.

Episode 83: The Mermaid and the Sidhe Nov 28, 2022

On episode 83 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby continue their Mythological Creatures Series with an episode on the Mermaid and the Sidhe. In this conversation, they discuss the Rusalky, the Siren’s Song, and the Merfolk’s enchanted comb. They also talk about the Sidhe, including the Banshee, Washing Woman at the Ford, Cat Sidhe, and other faerie creatures from the Celtic Otherworld.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen"Shapeshifter Series: The Rusulky" - TamedWild.com Blog"Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods" by Madame PamitaLusty Ladies: Mermaids in the Medieval Church by Patricia Radfordhttp://homepage.eircom.net/~archaeology/three/mermaid.htmINSIGHT Magazine - Mermaids (eircom.net)"Women’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects" by Barbara Walker"Shadows of the Goddess - The Mermaid" by Scarlett deMasonhttp://www.stielwlrbhs.weebly.com/uploads/3/1/9/4/3194754/shadows_of_the_goddess_-_the_mermaid.pdf"Mermaids: Myths, Legends and Lore" by Skye Alexander"The Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd"A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids" by Margot Datz "Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures" by DJ ConwayAnnals of Ulster and the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters

Episode 82: The Unicorn & the Phoenix Nov 22, 2022

On episode 82 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby begin a new series on mythological creatures. In the first installment of this series, two witches discuss the Unicorn and the Phoenix. They talk about the Unicorn’s mystique, desire for peace, and its magickal horn. They consider the Phoenix’s relationship to the sun, destruction, transformation, and rebirth. They share Unicorn tales, Phoenix stories, and consider the immortality of these ancient beings.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:"The Red Book of Animal Stories" by Andrew Lang"Breverton’s Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths, & Legends" by Terry Breverton"A Dictionary of Symbols" by J.E. Cirlot"Mara: The Nightmare Legend" by Alexandra Bittnerhttps://alexandrabittner.com/mara-the-nightmare-legend/Tamed Wild Blog - Animal Symbology, The Phoenixhttps://tamedwild.com/a/blog/animal-symbology-the-phoenix https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/t-magazine/unicorns-culture-myth.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/2015/02/fantastically-wrong-unicorn/https://www.thecut.com/2019/08/sarah-laskow-unicorn-history-book-qa.html"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle"The Unicorn Chronicles" by Bruce Coville “The Natural History of Unicorns” by Chris LaversShoutouts:

Episode 81: An Interview with Madame Pamita Nov 15, 2022

On episode 81 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk with Madame Pamita. Madame Pamita is a Ukrainian diaspora witch, teacher, author, candle maker, spellcaster, and tarot reader. In this episode, Madame Pamita discusses the role of a storyteller and the inspirations behind her book, “Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft, Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods.” She also talks about crones, crossroads, mortar and pestles, initiations, motankas, and the history of embroidery in magick and ritual.Learn more about Madame Pamita and her offerings via:ParlourofWonders.comWitchcraftWorkshops.comYouTube: youtube.com/madamepamitaInstagram: @madamepamitaCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft, Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita Shoutouts:

Episode 80: Psychedelic Witchcraft Nov 06, 2022

Episode DescriptionOn episode 80 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the relationship between psychedelic states and witchcraft. They talk about magickal elixirs, like those given to initiates of the Eleusinian Mysteries, and Circe’s ‘love filters.’ They consider magic mushrooms, mandrake, poppy flowers, LSD, and how these substances played a role in journeying, dreamwork, and divination. They talk about Isis, Hecate, Inanna, Demeter, Persephone, Asclepius, Maria Sabina, St. Nick, and reflect on the connection between ergot (a psychoactive fungus) and the Salem Witch Trials.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Plants of the Gods” by Richard Evan Schultes, Albert Hofman, and Christian Ratsch“Witchcraft Medicine” by Claudia Muller Ebeling, Christian Ratsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl“Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Practices, and Ecstatic States” by Thomas Hatsis"The Witch's Ointment" by Thomas Hatsis"Pharmako Gnosis: Plant Teachers and the Poison Path"by Dale Pendell "Maria Sabina: Selections (Poets for the Millennium)," Volume 2by Maria Sabina and Jerome Rothenberg“Mushrooms and Mankind” by James Arthur“Missing Witches” by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens“Psychedelics & Witchcraft: Deliriants, Soporifics, & Folklore.” Tripsitter.com, 2022“Why Do Witches Ride Brooms?” via The AtlanticMerry JaneJohn Rush via LiveScienceDr. Linnda Caporael from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute HistoricMysteries.comHeriberto YepezHieroglyphica, sive, de sacris Aegyptiorvm aliarvmqve gentivm listeris commentari (1575 manuscript)

Episode 79: Protection Spells and Hexes Nov 01, 2022

On episode 79 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss protection spells and curses, and where these types of magick intersect. They reflect on rituals designed to bind, ward, glamour, or render the practitioner invisible. They also talk about curse tablets, the Evil Eye, enchanted poppets, witch bottles, and talismans designed to shield or hex.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Witchcraft: The Library of Esoterica by Taschen and Jess HundleyPat Devin, The Covenant of the Goddess"Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky“The Magic of the Horseshoe” by Folklorist Rober Means Lawrence, 1898. “Ozark Magic and Folklore” by Vance Randolph Shoutouts: The CraftBaba YagaMedusa

Episode 78: An Interview with Annie Finch Oct 30, 2022

On episode 78 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Poetry Witch Annie Finch for a special Samhain surprise. In this conversation, Annie discusses the crossroads of poetry and Witchcraft, diving deep into meter's power, language, and spells. Together, they talk about the importance of feminism and reproductive rights and explore the ancient history of matricultures. She also shares a special Samhain poem for this sacred time of the year.You can learn more about Annie and her offerings through her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter.https://anniefinch.com/https://www.instagram.com/thepoetrywitch/https://www.facebook.com/anniefinchpoetCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Shoutouts:Hecate’s Liminal Rites: A Study of the rituals, magic and symbols of the torch-bearing Triple Goddess of the CrossroadsThe Odyssey by Homerhttps://anniefinch.com/a-blessing-on-the-poets/https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/53066/samhain

Episode 77: An Interview with Danielle Dulsky Oct 25, 2022

On episode 77 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and heathen visionary Danielle Dulsky. In this conversation, Danielle discusses ancestral storytelling and the importance of finding guiding myths during times of uncertainty. She also reminisces on the dark months, word witchery as a form of oracular divination, and the inspirations behind her new book, “The Holy Wild Grimoire.”Learn more about Danielle and her offerings via her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter.DanielleDulsky.com@wildwolfwomanCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Book recommendations: “The Holy Wild Grimoire” by Danielle Dulsky“Mirrors in the Earth” by Asia Suler“Stag Cult” by Dr. Martin Shaw“Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita “The Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human” by Maia Toll“The Power of Breathwork” by Jennifer Patterson“Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper” by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone“Spiral Dance” by Starhawk“Drawing Down the Moon” by Margot AdlerAlso books by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Robin Rose Bennett, Tamora Pierce, Bruce Coville, and Gail Carson Levine

Episode 76: An Interview with Amanda Paulson Oct 18, 2022

On episode 76 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew speak with paranormal investigator and liminal being Amanda Paulson. With over 12 years of experience, Amanda travels the country as a solo investigator and shares her adventures on her social media platform, Pretty Fn Spooky. In this conversation, Amanda discusses the intersections between the natural and spirit worlds and the different lenses through which to view paranormal phenomena. Amanda also shares some stories of her recent travels, including the Paris Catacombs, a haunted garden, and a crop circle museum.Learn more about Amanda by visiting her website, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.Website:PrettyFnSpooky.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyfnspooky/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@amandadpaulsonTwitter:https://twitter.com/amandadpaulsonCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Death is With Me - Documentary

Episode 75: An Interview with Jennifer Patterson Oct 10, 2022

On episode 75 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist Jennifer Patterson. A trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and grief worker, Jennifer uses plants, breath, and words to explore survivorhood and healing. In this conversation, they consider Datura as crossroads medicine and our desire to work with poisonous plants. They also talk about Hecate, existing in the Underworld, and Jennifer’s private practice Corpus Ritual.Jennifer has monthly virtual workshops as well as an herbal shop online. Consider signing up for her workshop 'Breathwork for Grief' on October 27th - sliding scale available. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @corpusritual or her website CorpusRitual.com.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Power of Breathwork: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing" by Jennifer Patterson "Queering Sexual Violence" by Jennifer Pattersonhttps://www.thebreathenetwork.org/https://chauna-louise-bryant.mykajabi.com/breathwork-facilitator-traininghttps://jenniferpatterson.substack.com/https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781592339372/The-Power-of-Breathwork.htmlhttps://queeringsexualviolence.com/https://www.vidaweb.org/living-in-liminality-working-with-the-wounds-of-trauma-through-altered-states-poison-medicine/https://www.natbrut.com/roundtable-hematopoiesishttps://corpusritual.com/https://www.instagram.com/corpusritual/?hl=en Shoutouts:

Episode 74: An Interview with Asia Suler Oct 04, 2022

On episode 74 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist, Asia Suler. Asia is an earth intuitive and the guide behind One Willow Apothecaries— an online hub for learning, healing, and connecting with the living world. In this episode, they talk about animism and why cultivating boundaries is an act of self-compassion. They also share some stories from Asia’s new book, “Mirrors in the Earth.”Connect with Asia:OneWillowApothecaries.comInstagram: @asiasuler Purchase “Mirrors in the Earth”:https://onewillowapothecaries.com/mirrors-in-the-earth/Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 73: An Interview with Jessica Hundley Sep 27, 2022

On episode 73 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview writer and artist Jessica Hundley. As the visionary and editor behind Taschen’s Library of Esoterica, a book series exploring the visual history of Tarot, Astrology, Witchcraft, Plant Magick and esoteric traditions, Jessica discusses her role as storyteller and seeker. Together, they talk about community, inspiration, and bringing forgotten things back into the light.Connect with Jessica Hundley:Website: JessicaHundley.comInstagram: @jesshundleyLearn more about the Library of Esoterica:Website: Taschen.comInstagram: @thelibraryofesotericaCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 72: Mabon Magick Sep 20, 2022

On episode 72 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby contemplate Mabon and the second harvest. They talk about fields of grain, and grain’s connection to tarot, astrology, and harvesttime folklore. They also discuss spider mythology, soil-centric folk magic, and what it means to be a Dirt Witch.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: https://oi.uchicago.edu/sites/oi.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/shared/docs/saoc54_4th.pdfOzark Folk Magic by Brandon Weston A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot

Episode 71: Nostalgia Magick with Caitlyn Barone Aug 30, 2022

On episode 71 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk nostalgia magick with artist and witch, Caitlyn Barone. Known online as @flowerchildarts, Caitlyn is the co-creator of Pointy Hat Press, an independent publishing house exploring Paganism and Witchcraft through a modern lens. She is also the co-creator and illustrator behind Little Witch Books, a “children’s” book series for witches of all ages. In this episode, they discuss the value of play, nostalgia as a muse, and how to connect with our inner Little Witch.How to connect with Caitlyn:Follow her on instagram: @flowerchildartsPre-order Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper: LittleWitchBooks.comLearn more about Little Witch and Pointy Hat Press: @littlewitchbooks @pointyhatpressCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 70: Leo Season, Summer Shadow Work, and the Stars Jul 19, 2022

On episode 70 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby are joined by the Tamed Wild astrologer and shadow work coach Marisa Cottrill, @allmyancestors. Together they talk about Leo season on the horizon, and reflect on the ways to work with Leo’s energy and fiery, confident nature. They also discuss shadow work, learning to connect with your own seasons, Lion’s Gate Portal, and other celestial themes for summer.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 69: Portals of the Summer Solstice Jun 21, 2022

On episode 69 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast (the last episode in Season Two!), hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the magick of portals. They talk about the Summer Solstice as a portal and the possibility of portals in our magickal practice. They also reflect on bodies of water, plants, crossroads, and the moon as portals, and how to work with these spaces.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“From Afar it is an Island” by Bruno Munari “Of Oak, Ash, and Thorn” by D.J. Conway Shoutouts: Lao-TseMarisa Cottrill

Episode 68: Bibliomancy and Summer Goddesses Jun 14, 2022

On episode 68 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss divination with books and the magick of stories. They talk about bibliomancy, aleuromancy, and crafting a channeled writing practice. They also reflect on solar deities and share some summer goddess tales, including those of Aine, Aurora, and Brighid.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Crafting Magick with Pen and Ink” by Susan Peznecker"The God Mercury" by Kate Belewhttps://tamedwild.com/a/blog/the-god-mercuryThe Goddess Guidance Oracle Deck and Guidebook by Doreen Virtue

Episode 67: Witchy Business Jun 07, 2022

On episode 67 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Shelby Bundy and Danielle Fried. Shelby and Danielle are the hosts of the Witchy Business Podcast and the women behind the curtain at Tamed Wild. In this episode, they reflect on how Tamed Wild began, where it's going, and what they’ve learned through working in the business sector of spirituality. They talk about being seen on social media and finding witchy friends, as well as what they have planned for the upcoming summer break.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 66: Fire Magick May 31, 2022

On episode 66 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss fire magick. They talk about hearth goddesses, candle spells, and fire scrying. They consider fire’s relationship to boundaries, alchemy, and mythical being, the salamander.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: “A Dictionary of Symbols,” J.E. Circlot“Mermaids, Sylphs, Gnomes,and Salamanders: Dialogues with the Kings and Queens of Nature,” William R. MisteleHearth Witches Article: https://magickandalchemy.com/goddess-series-the-hearth-witches/Leonardo Da VinciParacelsus Shoutouts: Maia Toll@prettyfnspooky

Episode 65: Lunar Gardening & Solstice Symbols May 24, 2022

On episode 65 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss lunar gardening and plant allies for the Summer Solstice. They reflect on the garden as an altar, gardening as spellwork, and why people might tend to their plants based on the phase of the moon. They also talk about tree magick, bee folklore, and other symbols of the season.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Monty Waldin, “Biodynamic Gardening”Colleen English, “Telling the Bees”Kate Belew, “Animal Symbology: The Horse”https://magickandalchemy.com/animal-symbology-the-horse/ Shoutouts: Ram Dass, "Be Here Now"

Episode 64: Handfasting & Witchy Weddings May 17, 2022

On episode 64 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss handfasting and Pagan wedding rituals. They explore the symbolism behind binding lovers’ hands, June marriages, and the expression, ‘tying the knot.’ They also talk about handfasting in pop culture, blacksmith priests, and why ‘jumping the broom’ isn’t just for newlyweds.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Robin Rose Bennet, "Healing Magic"GretnaGreen.comLlewellyn Sabbat Series Books, "Beltane" Shoutouts: Kat Maeir, “Engeretic Herbalism”Max Porter, “Grief is a Thing With Feathers”Alice Hoffman, “The Red Garden”Christopher Pike, “Witch”

Episode 63: What is Magick? May 10, 2022

On episode 63 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby ask the Witch Wide Web: Who is a Witch? What is Magick? And, what is Witchcraft? They discuss these questions, along with a few others, like ‘How do you deal with wishes that don’t manifest,” additionally, “tips for blessings when moving into a new home,” and “how do I join a witchy community as in in-the-closet Witch in a small, southern town.”Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“High Magick,” Damien Echols“Angels and Archangels,” Damien Echols

Episode 62: The Archetypal Mother May 03, 2022

On episode 62 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the archetypal mother. To expand on a previous episode from the first season, Kate and Kristin explore the Great Mother’s relationship to drumming, vultures, and the Underworld. They also talk about Saintcraft as a form of magick, and discuss the iconography and veneration of the Virgin Mary and The Madonnas.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:"When the Drummers were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm" by Layne Redmond"A Dictionary of Symbols" by J.E. CirlotSaintcraft Workshop, Dakota St. Clare, Catland Books

Episode 61: Wind, Feathers, & Bird Lore Apr 27, 2022

On Episode 61 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss wind and weather magick, feather folklore, and messages from birds this Beltane season. They speak about working with the directions of the wind in rituals, and how to connect with the messages and stories from birds. They also discuss folklore and the history of wind and sailing, windchimes, feather divination, synchronicity, Turkey Vultures, Mourning Doves, Robins, and Starlings. Learn more here:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250024114/whenwomenwerebirdshttps://www.cryptonaturalist.com/https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-wild-unknown-animal-spirit-deck-and-guidebook-official-keepsake-box-set-kim-krans?variant=32116807761954Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Release date:27 April 2022P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

Episode 60: Cannabis Magick Apr 13, 2022

On Episode 60 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Cannabis in magick and ritual. They speak about the history of the plant, both celebrated and persecuted, and how to connect with the spirit of Cannabis. They also discuss trickster energy, a few ideas for rituals and magick, the potential overlap between witch hunts and drug laws, and the role of Cannabis in ancient ceremonies. Learn more about Cannabis Magick here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Witchcraft-Medicine/Claudia-Muller-Ebeling/9780892819713https://tamedwild.com/products/high-magickhttps://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/ancient-history-of-cannabis-use/Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Release date:13 April 2022P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

Episode 59: An Interview with Val of Woodspell Apothecary Apr 06, 2022

On episode 59 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Val of Woodspell Apothecary. Val is an herbalist, moon gardener, and artist living in Michigan's northwoods on unceded Anishinaabek land. She is the owner of Woodspell Apothecary where she offers potent plant tonics and herbal goods for those who wish to bridge the practical and magical healing aspects of plant medicine. Together they discuss bitters, listening to the plants and herbalism for spring, the folklore and magick of Michigan, and how to begin a journey with the natural world. Learn more about Val and Woodspell Apothecary here:https://www.woodspells.com/https://www.instagram.com/woodspell.apothecary/?hl=enhttps://www.woodspells.com/healers-moonCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Release date:23 March 2022P-line:℗ Tamed Wild

Episode 58: Fairy Folklore Mar 29, 2022

On episode 58 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss fairy folklore. They speak about Queen Mab, the Cottingley Fairies, and how to work with belief in fairies. They also share a few fairy tales and consider the Fae Folk’s relationship to shapeshifting, animals, and witches.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Book, “The Coming of the Fairies,”The Cottingley Fairies - Historic UK (historic-uk.com)Storytime: The She-Wolf – Magick & Alchemy https://magickandalchemy.com/storytime-the-she-wolf/Queen Mab of the Faeries – Magick & Alchemy https://magickandalchemy.com/queen-mab-of-the-faeries/

Episode 57: An Interview with Dr. Bobby Klein Mar 22, 2022

On episode 57 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Dr. Bobby Klein. This episode is in honor and memory of Dr. Bobby Klein's work. Dr. Bobby Klein was a clinical psychologist, spiritual and psychological educator, writer, and intuitive Life Path Counselor. He began his long career as a pop icon photographer in the 60’s working with legends of the era including Janis Joplin and the Doors and earned international renown by spearheading the West’s introduction to mysticism and Eastern philosophy. In this episode they discuss dreamwork, coming to wholeness and the authentic self, the divination tool, the I Ching, and connecting with intuition. Rest in peace and power, Bobby, In Lak’ech Ala K’in (I am the other you).Learn more about Dr. Bobby Klein:https://www.bobbyklein.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/3DPUNLrIcyYIKk39tM3BBz?si=1f3bb9b80b11437ehttps://www.instagram.com/bobbykleinofficial/?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/Earth-Ching-hardcover-Bobby-Margaret/dp/0578831910/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 56: An Interview with the Missing Witches Mar 15, 2022

On episode 56 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Amy Torok and Risa Dickens. Amy and Risa are witches, podcasters, authors, and the creators behind the Missing Witches project. They discuss magick as resistance work, amplifying marginalized voices, and witch aesthetic as a portal. They share their plans for the Spring Equinox and why calling in new ways of thinking is a potent spell, no matter the season.Learn more about the Missing Witches:Website: www.missingwitches.comInstagram: @missingwitchesPatreon: www.patreon.com/MissingWitchesBuy the Missing Witches book! www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/659307/missing-witches-by-risa-dickens/9781623175726Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 55: An Interview with AJA Daashuur Mar 08, 2022

On episode 55 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with AJA Daashuur, The Spirit Guide Coach. AJA is a life coach, medium, and creator of the Spirit House Collective. In this episode, AJA shares what she has learned from doing this sacred work, including, what is a spirit guide? What is their purpose? And how can we communicate with them? She also reflects on why she began talking with spirits and shares a message from her guides in real-time.To learn more about AJA and her work:Website: www.thespiritguidecoach.comInstagram: @thespiritguidecoachPatreon: www.patreon.com/thespiritguidecoachCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 54: An Interview with Liza Fenster Mar 01, 2022

On episode 54 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview fellow witch, Liza Fenster. Liza is a professional tarot reader and energetic healer. In this episode, Liza talks about her relationship to planetary magick, curiosity, and the ebb of flow of our magickal practice. She also contemplates the Lover’s archetype and why she believes our heart’s desire is a reflection of our highest self.Learn more about Liza and her offerings via her social media or website.Instagram: @crow.motherWebsite: www.thecrowmother.comEmail: Liza@thecrowmother.comCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 53: Moon Lore Feb 22, 2022

On episode 53 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk moon lore. They begin with a retelling of the Chinese folktale “Chang’e Flies to the Moon” and reflect on the moon’s relationship to unity, family, and sacrifice. They also talk about Datura (Moonflower) and how this sacred plant has been used in dream work, ceremony, and magickal workings.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Love Stories of Myth and Lorehttps://tamedwild.com/products/love-stories-of-myth-lore-booklet?_pos=1&_sid=2323b717a&_ss=rMandarinMatrix.orgToloache, Flying Herbs, and the Witch’s GardenPlants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers by Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann, Christian RätschShoutouts:Mooncake Recipe from Spruce Eatshttps://www.thespruceeats.com/mooncakes-5203039

Episode 52: Working with the Ancestors Feb 15, 2022

On episode 52 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss ancestor veneration. They talk about ancient burial practices, offerings for the dead, and the Roman Festival, Parentalia. They also reflect on non-traditional ancestors like books, plants, and recipes.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:www.museudebadalona.comThe Roman festivals of the period of the Republic; an introduction to the study of the religion of the Romans : Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde), 1847-1921 : Internet ArchiveIwigara: The kinship of plants and people American Indian Ethnobotanical traditions and science, Enrique SalmonSmokehole Podcast, Dr. Martin ShawBraiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall KimmererAnti Racism Newsletter, Nicole Cardoza“Unpack Genetic Ancestry Testing,” Andrew LeeShoutouts: Sky Burial, Dana Levin

Episode 51: Sex Magick Feb 08, 2022

On episode 51 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss sex magick. They talk about sexual energy as a manifestation tool, healing portal, and as a doorway to sacred sexuality. They also reflect on sexual stigmas, Kundalini, and the sacred sex-worker archetype.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Llewellyn.comAmelia FisherShoutouts: Glitsinc.orgSarah Gottesdeiner The Spiral Dance by StarhawkMagdelene Rising by Elizabeth CunninghamMary Oliver

Episode 50: Imbolc Plant Magick & Animal Lore Feb 01, 2022

On episode 50 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby celebrate the return of Imbolc. They discuss seasonal plant lore, the Celtic Goddess Brighid, and animal companions. They share their plans for Imbolc and reflect on how modern Pagans might honor this sabbat compared to those from the old world.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“The Witch’s Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire” by Melissa Jayne Madara“Recipes, Rituals, and Lore for Imbolc” by Llewellynhttps://magickandalchemy.com/sabbat-series-imbolc/

Episode 49: Witchcraft 101 Pt. 2 Jan 25, 2022

On episode 49 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby answer some listener questions. They talk about selecting a god or goddess to work with, calling on ancestors, and coming out of the broom closet - why are we so hesitant? They also discuss ways to infuse our craft with authenticity, consistency, and play. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts: Robert MonroeMichael Newton

Episode 48: Medusa & Athena Jan 18, 2022

On episode 48 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the myth of Medusa. They talk about Medusa's relationship to Athena, the Goddess, the patriarchy, and the #MeToo movement. They consider her transformation from maiden to monster, and contemplate the Gorgon’s ancient ties to the moon, poetry, rage, snakes, and guardianship. Content warning: Sexual assault. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Mysteries of the Dark Moon” by Demetra George “The Muse as Medusa” by May Sarton“Athena to Medusa” by Nikita Gill from the book, “Great Goddesses.”https://genius.com/Sylvia-plath-medusa-annotatedhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/3173239https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/225040-poetry-is-perhaps-this-an-atemwende-a-turning-of-ourhttps://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/medu/hd_medu.htmhttps://www.missourireview.com/people/diane-seuss/https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Spanish/LorcaDuende.phphttps://womennart.com/2018/11/21/medusa/https://neri.media.mit.edu/projects/details/medusa-2.html

Episode 47: Stars and Shadow Work with Riss Cottrill Jan 11, 2022

On episode 47 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview astrologer and coach, Riss Cottrill. They dive into shadow work - What is it? Where do we start? - and discuss the shadow's role in mythology, astrology, and our unconscious patterning. Riss also shares what’s in the stars as we embark on a new year, including themes for Aquarius season and Mercury retrograde.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:https://www.marisacottrill.com/https://www.instagram.com/allmyancestors/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUm6GbeWPzxZsevBElIUGA Shoutouts: Ajahn BrahmTeal SwanMelissa WellsAubrey Marcus“Courting the Wild Twin” by Dr. Martin Shaw“Goldmining the Shadows” by Pixie Lighthorse

Episode 46: Winter Magick Dec 22, 2021

On episode 46 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore Winter Magick during the longest nights of the year. They discuss the Maiden, Mother, Crone in relation to the Winter Solstice. Their conversation covers the Solstice as a potent alignment, Mother's Night, and The Charge of the Goddess. Together they explore Goddeses and Winter Witches to connect with during the season as well as the animal symbols of the season including reindeer, deer, ravens, and horses. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Courting the Wild Twin by Martin Shaw“Rituals, Recipes, and Lore for Yule” by Llewellyn Missing Witches by Amy Torok and Risa DickensGirl With Antler by Ansel Elkins Spiral Dance by Starhawk Shoutouts: Seasons of Moon and Flame by Danielle DuskyMarie Louis Von Franz Old Befana by Tomie Lucid News Christmas Mushroom:https://www.lucid.news/the-psychedelic-mushroom-behind-christmas/

Episode 45: Witchy Business with Shelby Bundy Dec 14, 2021

On episode 45 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Shelby Bundy, the owner and visionary of Tamed Wild. For the final installment of this Witchy Business Series, the three discuss moon circles, spell bottles, and speaking things into existence. Shelby shares some insight into her travels, the upcoming sabbat retreats, and why she credits the Tamed Wild customers, makers, and contributors for creating such a magickal community.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: The Highland Witch by Susan FletcherThe Modern Witch TarotThe Renaissance Tarot

Episode 44: Witchy Business with Kate Belew Dec 07, 2021

On episode 44 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, Kristin Lisenby interviews poet, social media strategist, and fellow co-host Kate Belew. For the fourth installment of this Witchy Business Series, the pair discuss mystical marketing and digital witchcraft. They talk about true partnership, the curse of urgency in digital spaces, and tips for creating authentic content and finding your audience. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts: Michelle from Holisticism Notion

Episode 43: Witchy Business with Lorriane Anderson Nov 28, 2021

On episode 43 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview Lorriane Anderson, the creator and Head Witch at Spirit Element. For the third installment in this five-part Witchy Business Series, Lorriane talks about self-awareness, authenticity, and showing up intuitively in both her business and personal life. She discusses product-making, cosmic nudges from the universe, and why she treats her business as a living entity.

Episode 42: Witchy Business with Cara Kovacs Nov 20, 2021

On episode 42 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview life coach and healer Cara Kovacs. For the second installment of this five-part Witchy Business Series, Cara shares how she found clarity on her path and purpose. They talk about embodiment, the Witch wound, moon magick, and what it takes to build a company rooted in your spirituality. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:https://www.instagram.com/carakovacs_/?hl=enhttps://www.carakovacs.com/

Episode 41: Witchy Business with Maria the Arcane Nov 15, 2021

On episode 41 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview tarot reader and artist Maria the Arcane. In the first episode in this five-part Witchy Business Series. Maria discusses her life as a photographer, podcaster, mother, and a Witch. They talk confidence spells, witchcraft as a source of empowerment, and rituals (both magickal and practical) for honoring our bodies and business during the dark half of the year.Website:https://www.magickwithmaria.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariathearcane/Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 40: Boundaries Nov 08, 2021

On episode 40 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss boundaries. They consider magickal and physical boundaries, and how our ancestors used limits to protect, strengthen, and create spaciousness. They talk about thorn magick, the Roman deity Janus, and his partner Cardea, the Goddess of the Hinge. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:"Scottish Witchcraft" by Barbara Meiklejohn-Freehttps://tamedwild.com/products/scottish-witchcraft?_pos=1&_sid=9c37cd2ca&_ss=rMerriam-Webster DictionaryOzark Folk Magic: Plants, Prayers & HealingBook by Brandon Weston

Episode 39: The Witch's Familiar Nov 01, 2021

On episode 39 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the Witch’s Familiar. They talk about famous magickal companions like Salem from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” and Jiji from “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” They also discuss the role of the cat, spider, snake, raven, goat, and dog in mythology and witchcraft. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:"Why do Witch’s Ride Brooms?" by Megan Garberhttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/10/why-do-witches-ride-brooms-nsfw/281037/"Heretical Cats: Animal Symbolism in Religious Discourse" by Irina MetzlerCats and Witches: A Magical History: https://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/cats-and-witches-a-magical-history/Shoutouts: Sabrina the Teenage WitchChilling Adventures of SabrinaKiki’s Delivery Service

Episode 38: Paranormal Ponderings with Amanda Paulson Oct 30, 2021

On episode 38 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview paranormal ponderer, Amanda Paulsen. Amanda shares how she found her footing in the paranormal world and why intuition plays a valuable role during investigations. She talks about her spookiest otherworldly visitor, the purpose behind locking mirrors, and what spirits reside at the Melange Inn.Instagram:@prettyfnspookyWebsite:www.prettyfnspooky.comCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by Kelsey May.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: The Melange Inn@themelangeinnwww.themelangeinn.com

Episode 37: The Crone Oct 26, 2021

On episode 37 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew explore the archetype of the Crone. They discuss the Crone as the stereotypical Witch-in-the-Woods, but also the Wise Woman, the waning moon, and the third phase of the Triple Goddess. They speak about Cerridwen, Baba Yaga, the Grey Sisters, cauldrons, shapeshifting, and embodiment as a form of devotion. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“From the Cauldron Born” by Kristoffer HughesShoutouts:“Highland Witch” by Susan Fletcher“Hag” by Kathleen Kaufman“The Anti Racist Writing Workshop, How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom” by Felicia Rose Chavez“The Gift of Healing Herbs” by Robin Rose Bennett’s. “By Oak, Ash, and Thorn on Celtic Shamanism” from D.J. Conway"Mysteries of the Dark Moon" by Demetra George

Episode 36: The Witch's Altar Oct 19, 2021

On episode 36 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the Witch’s altar. They reflect on the altar as a magickal workspace but also a personal sanctuary. They talk about earth altars, word altars, and share some tips for creating your own. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Kelsey May.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 35: Wild Wisdom with Maia Toll Oct 12, 2021

On episode 35 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk with special guest, bestselling author, Maia Toll. With Maia, they discuss seasonal magick, wild wisdom, and what the word witch can mean. Maia, Kristin, and Kate dive deep into the world of connecting with practical magick, what it means to apprentice to a healer in Ireland, and simple rituals for Samhain. Created by Tamed WildProduction by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo AudioSources:https://maiatoll.com/https://www.instagram.com/maiatoll/?hl=en

Episode 34: Small Spells Sep 28, 2021

On episode 34 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby share some small spells. They discuss the magick of bay leaves, the protective power of salt, and how to charge water for spellwork. They also consider what to do with leftover ritual remnants, and whether simple spells can lead us to a larger world of magick. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Kelsey May.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:High Magick by Damien EcholsVibrational Medicine by Dr. Richard GerberShoutouts: Dr. Masaru Emoto

Episode 33: Mabon Sep 21, 2021

Blessed Mabon! On episode 33 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore the magick of Mabon. They discuss Mabon’s relationship to the second harvest, the Dying God, and the Fall Equinox. They talk about the vine month from the Celtic Tree Calendar, Greek God Dionysus, and why gratitude, sacrifice, and renewal are welcome themes at midharvest. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Kelsey May.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Mabon: Rituals, Recipes, and Lore for the Autumn Equinox,” by Llewellynhttps://tamedwild.com/products/sabbat-series-books?_pos=1&_sid=1a28b4197&_ss=r&variant=29600835665980“A Mabon Crown” by Annie FinchShoutouts: Season 1, Episode 6, “Persephone and Pluto”

Episode 32: Water Magick Aug 25, 2021

On episode 32 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss rituals of water. They talk about water spirits, water magick for city witches, selkies, and sacred wells. They reflect on our relationship to water and dive into some rituals and ideas for practicing water magick.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 31: Lughnasadh Jul 27, 2021

On episode 31 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the history and folklore of Lughnasadh. They talk about seasonal food offerings, harvest festivals, and the value of reaping what we sow. They reflect on deities like Lugh, Brighid, and Tailtiu, and share what the first harvest looks like in the city vs. the countryside.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: Llewellyn Sabbat Series: Lughnasadhhttps://tamedwild.com/products/sabbat-series-books?variant=29600835600444Shoutouts: Reality is not What is it Seems by Carlo Rovelli Spiral Dance by Starhawk

Episode 30: Litha & Summer Solstice Jun 08, 2021

On episode 30 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk Litha and the Summer Solstice. They explore the stories behind ancient standing stones, solar rituals, and the magick of spirals. They answer a couple of listener questions about deities, spells, and treats for the season and say farewell to season one.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Atlas ObscuraThe Spiral Dance by Starhawk

Episode 29: As Above So Below May 25, 2021

On episode 29 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore the saying "As Above So Below." They discuss its ancient roots, Hermeticism, duality vs. non-duality, and myth. They speak about how to cast a circle in ritual, and also how many of the "great minds" have been inspired by this ancient phrase. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Arkintime.comBritannica.comLinguaholic.com Shoutouts:The CraftRudolf SteinerRobin Rose Bennett

Episode 28: An Interview with Green Witch Robin Rose Bennett May 18, 2021

On episode 28 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk with Wise Woman, Green Witch, Herbalist, and Writer Robin Rose Bennett. They discuss the Green WItch Path, how to begin, slowing down, and listening to the world around us. They speak about why plants are so magickal, rituals around writing, and Robin Rose shares some of her new work.If you’re interested in connecting with Robin Rose Bennett, you can reach her via her website, newsletter, or social media:Website: www.robinrosebennett.com YouTube: @robinrosebennettInstagram: @robinrosebennettFacebook: @wisewomanhealingwaysPinterest: @robinrosebennett Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 27: The Mother Archetype May 11, 2021

On episode 27 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore the archetype of the Mother. They discuss the Mother as a creative vessel, but also an omen for destruction, initiation, and sacrifice. They speak about the goddess Macha, working with Motherwort, and how the Mother shows up in folklore, film, and within the Triple Goddess.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Maiden, Mother, Crone” by D.J. Conway

Episode 26: Art, Magick, and Motherhood with Caitlyn Barone May 04, 2021

On episode 26 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby chat with artist and witch Caitlyn Barone. They explore liminal spaces, imposter syndrome, and how art (in any form) is a ritual. They talk Instagram vs. reality and the importance of balancing parenthood with spiritual and creative needs.Learn more about Caitlyn's upcoming projects via her Instagram, Etsy, or Society 6.Instagram: @flowerchildartshttps://www.instagram.com/flowerchildarts/Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/flowerchildartsSociety 6: https://society6.com/caitlynbaroneartCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 25: Beltane Apr 27, 2021

On episode 25 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss ritual and lore for Beltane. They talk about the Roman festival Floralia, May Queens, and handfasting. They consider Beltane’s connection to both fire and water, and share a few superstitions surrounding the sacred Needfire. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Beltane: Rituals, Recipes and Lore for Mayday” by Llewellynhttps://tamedwild.com/products/sabbat-series-books?_pos=1&_sid=ac836c35b&_ss=r

Episode 24: Music in Ritual Apr 20, 2021

On episode 24 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew discuss music’s role in ritual. They talk about ‘music memory,’ shamanic drumming, and why music affects the body and brain. They speak about music as a healing modality, a language of spirituality, and consider how using our voice is a powerful form of magick.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:The History of Lapland by John Scheffer, Oxford 1674Pentikäinen, J. (1987). The Saami shamanic drum in Rome. Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis, 12, 124-149. https://doi.org/10.30674/scripta.67158Ancient Nile: Ancient Egyptian Musical Instruments http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/music.phpAncient Healing Approach: Drum Therapy https://www.learnreligions.com/drum-therapy-1729574Witch Camp (Ghana): I've Forgotten Now Who I Used To Be – Magical Sound of the Marginalisedhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/mar/13/witch-camp-ghana-ive-forgotten-now-who-i-used-to-be-review-magical-sound-of-the-marginalised Shoutouts:Nostalgiamachine.com

Episode 23: Surrealism and Magical Realism Apr 13, 2021

On episode 23 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcasts, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Surrealism, Magical Realism, and their intersections with witchcraft and ritual. They discuss some of their favorite authors and painters, lore around these traditions, and how to work with these influences in your practice. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clark‘A Witch in Search of Myth’ by Victoria FerentinouShoutouts:Frida KahloLeonora CarringtonRemedios VaroGabriel Weisz CarringtonSusan Aberth‘Surrealism, Occultism, and Politics’ by Victoria Ferentinou

Episode 22: Tarot and Community with Timil Jones Apr 07, 2021

On episode 22 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Timil Jones. Timil serves the collective in her capacity as an oracle, healer, and spiritual guide and is the founder of overflo, a digital wellness house for people with progressive and evolving spiritualities. Timil discusses using tarot in practice, the archetype of The High Priestess, and ways to work with Aries season.www.theoverflo.cowww.timiljones.com Instagram: @timiljones , @theoverfloCreated by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts:"Undrowned" by Alexis Gumbs "Mary Magdalene Revealed" by Meggan Watterson The Enchanted Map OracleThe Threads of Fate Oracle Dusk II Onyx Tarot

Episode 21: Seed Magick Mar 30, 2021

On episode 21 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss seed magick and garden folklore. They talk about the seed as a symbolic representation of the Triple Goddess and its role as a sacred vessel during ritual. They consider the story of the Oak, fennel spells, and how the seed might bridge the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: “English Love Divination with Plants: An Aspect” by Susan M. DruryShoutouts:Robin Rose Bennett

Episode 20: Celestial Musings with Riss Cottrill, Pt. 2 Mar 22, 2021

On episode 20 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcasts, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew reunite with Astrologer Riss Cottrill. They talk about the start of the astrological new year, the transition from Pisces season into Aries, and a few upcoming transits and cosmic opportunities for shadow work. All My Ancestors:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUm6GbeWPzxZsevBElIUGAEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllMyAncestorsEmail: allmyancestors@gmail.com Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Shoutouts:Essential Astrology by Amy Herring

Episode 19: Ostara Mar 15, 2021

Happy Ostara and blessed Spring Equinox! In episode 19 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew share folklore and superstition surrounding the Vernal Equinox. They discuss oomancy (egg divination), the return of the rabbit, flower magick, and the Drowning of Marzanna. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: The Bloom Book: A Flower Essence Guide to Cosmic Magic by Heidi Smith Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guide to Conscious Living by Robin Rose Bennett Animal Symbology: The Rabbithttps://magickandalchemy.com/animal-symbology-the-rabbit/

Episode 18: The Maiden Mar 08, 2021

On episode 18 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore the archetype of the Maiden. Whereas the Maiden often appears as a damsel in distress in folklore and mythology, today, they discuss her role as a curious student, Springtime Goddess, and the first phase of the Triple Goddess. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Anne of Green Gables by Lucy MontgomeryShoutouts:Magick and Alchemy Episode 6: Persephone and Pluto

Episode 17: The Fae Folk Mar 01, 2021

On episode 17 of Magick & Alchemy by Tamed Wild, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew dive into faerie tales and folklore surrounding the fae folk. They talk about the fae of New York, the Azores, Detroit, and the Duende. They talk about different ways to keep faeries happy and to connect with that innate fae folk magick. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:R. U. Sayce (1934) The Origins and Development of the Belief in Fairies, Folklore, 45:2, 99-143, DOI: 10.1080/0015587X.1934.9718540“The Islands of Magic Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores” by Elsie Spicer EellsShoutouts:Fern GullyGoddess Oracle Deck by Amy Sophia Marashinsky“The Theory and Play of The Duende” by Federico Garcia Lorca

Episode 16: Moon Magick Feb 22, 2021

On episode 16 of Magick & Alchemy by Tamed Wild, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew explore how to connect with the magick of the moon. They talk about moon musings, tracking lunar cycles, and trade different ways to work with the waxing and waning of the phases. They also discuss werewolves, moon goddesses and some practices to incorporate into your own. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:The Wild Moon Deckhttps://tamedwild.com/collections/books-publications/products/wild-moon-deckMoon From the Porch by Annie Finch

Episode 15: Tales of Ash Feb 14, 2021

On episode 15 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew delve into plant magick with some help from the Celtic Tree Calendar. They talk about faery trees, weaving a solar amulet, and working with plants in a sustainable and regenerative manner. They also explore the myth and lore surrounding Rowan, Elder, and the current tree of the month, the Ash Tree.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:G. H. Kinahan (1888) Irish Plant-Lore Notes, The Folk-Lore Journal, 6:1, 265-267, DOI: 10.1080/17442524.1888.10602901W. R. Paton , W. H. D. Rouse & Constance Tayler (1895) Correspondence, Folklore, 6:1, 91-94, DOI: 10.1080/0015587X.1895.9720285K. Palmer & R. W. Patten (1971) Some Notes on Wassailing and Ashen Faggots in South and West Somerset, Folklore, 82:4, 281-291, DOI: 10.1080/0015587X.1971.9716741Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererEnchantment of the Faerie Realm by Ted AndrewsShoutouts:On Being Podcast

Episode 14: Love Spells: Potion or Poison? Feb 08, 2021

On episode 14 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew dissect the history of love divination. They chat about Witch’s Wine, the conquests of Celtic Goddess Maeve, and whether love spells are indeed potion, or poison.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:“Magick, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman World” by Daniel OgdenSusan M Drury (1986) English Love Divinations Using Plants: An Aspect, Folklore 97:2, 210-214, DOI 10.1080/0015587X.1986.9716381“Witchcraft Medicine” by Claudia Müller-Ebeling, Christian Rätsch, Wolf-Dieter Storl Ph.D. Shoutouts:The Craft

Episode 13: Witchcraft 101 Feb 01, 2021

You asked, we answered. In episode 13 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew answer listener questions and share resources for freshman magick makers. They discuss pendulum divination, education vs. misinformation, and what it means to be a public Witch. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann MouraSabbat Series by Llewellynhttps://tamedwild.com/products/sabbat-series-books?_pos=1&_sid=8bded427c&_ss=rThe Wheel of the Year by Kate Belewhttps://tamedwild.com/products/wheel-of-the-year-booklet?_pos=1&_sid=44b8d8a1b&_ss=rMajor Arcana: Portraits of Witches in America by Frances F. DennyShoutouts: CourseraCafe AstrologyRobin Rose Bennett

Episode 12: Imbolc Jan 25, 2021

Blessed Imbolc! In episode 12 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk about their plans for the upcoming fire festival. They also discuss the Celtic Goddess Brighid, and her relationship to plant magick, fire, and the arrival of Spring. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources: Llewellyn Sabbat Series: Imbolchttps://tamedwild.com/products/sabbat-series-books?_pos=1&_sid=e137b4d7b&_ss=r

Episode 11: The Word Witch Jan 18, 2021

Who is the Word Witch? In episode 11 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew explore the relationship between writing and witchcraft. Join in as they reflect on the literary genre Magical Realism, poetry workshops, and word witchery as a way to appreciate the alchemy of language. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola EstesHouse of the Spirits by Isabelle Allende100 years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia MarquezThe Master Key System by Charles F. HaanalMysteries of the Dark Moon by Demetra GeorgeCrafting Magick with Pen and Ink by Susan PezneckerWise Child by Monica FurlongWaking the Witch by Pam GrossmanMany Moons by Sarah Faith Gottesdiener A Sand Book by Ariana ReinesEssays in Divinatory Poetics by Selah SaterstromRobin Rose BennettThe Unicorns of Balimor, Bruce CovilleStarhawkTamora PierceRay Bradbury

Episode 10: An Interview with Frances F. Denny Jan 11, 2021

We’re back from winter break with a very special episode! Today, Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with photographer and artist Frances F. Denny about her latest book, Major Arcana: Portraits of Witches in America. Listen in as they discuss the archetype of the witch, normalizing witchcraft, and photography as a form of magick. Learn more about Frances and her upcoming projects via her website francesfdenny.com, or follow her on Instagram @Francesfdenny. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.

Episode 9: The Christmas Witch and Moon Rituals Dec 28, 2020

The Christmas Witch and Moon Rituals! On Episode 9 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby delve into the deep world of Obsidian, speak about the tale of La Befana the Christmas Witch, and talk about rituals for the Full Moon as our Gregorian calendars transition into 2021. Happy New Year, witches. Until Next Year! Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: Gems in Myth, Legend and Lore by Bruce Knuth

Episode 8: Yule Dec 14, 2020

Yuletide Blessings from our corners of the world, to yours! This week, for episode 8 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby explore the shadow side of midwinter. Fill your teacup and light the hearth fire, because it’s time to discuss the Wild Hunt, solstice superstitions, the Yule Lads, and glitter magick through the ages. Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources:The 13 Yule Lads of Iceland - Wildhunt.orgWhy Icelands Christmas Witch is Much Cooler (and scarier) Than Krampus - Smithsonianmag.com Shoutouts: Gryla and the Yule Ladshttps://magickandalchemy.com/storytime-gryla-and-the-yule-lads/

Episode 7: Winter Solstice Dec 07, 2020

Blessed Winter Solstice! On episode 7 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss midwinter rituals, goddesses of fate (including Slavic Marzanna and Roman Decima), and the idea that Winter Solstice can illuminate the weaver of destiny that resides within each and every one of us.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.Sources:Yule: Rituals, Recipes and Lore for the Winter Solsticehttps://tamedwild.com/products/sabbat-series-books?variant=29600835207228Shoutouts: Astrologer Emily Ridout

Episode 6: Persephone and Pluto Nov 30, 2020

Get ready for a virtual storytime. On episode 6 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby share different perspectives on the myth of Persephone, her descent into the underworld, and the role that Pluto (or Hades) plays in her transformation.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.Sources:Mysteries of the Dark Moon by Demetra GeorgeShoutouts: The Myth of Cerberushttps://magickandalchemy.com/storytime-the-myth-of-cerberus/ Goddess Series: Persephonehttps://magickandalchemy.com/goddess-series-persephone/Storytime: Hades and Persephonehttps://magickandalchemy.com/storytime-hades-persephone/

Episode 5: Hecate's Garden Nov 25, 2020

Welcome to episode 5 of Magick and Alchemy Podcast by Tamed Wild! Join hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby as they talk about dark goddess Hecate, her enchanted (albeit poisonous) garden, and what it means to be the Queen of the Crossroads.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.Sources:Flora Mythologica by Johann Heinrich DierbachWitchcraft medicine, Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants by Claudia Muller-EbelingShoutouts:Jay’s GraveEnchantment Ritualhttps://magickandalchemy.com/ritual-series-enchantment/

Episode 4: Kitchen Witchery Nov 15, 2020

On episode 4 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew discuss the archetype of the Kitchen Witch, Hearth Magick, and the importance of food in ritual.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.Sources:Wild Recipes for a Medicinal and Magickal Kitchenhttps://tamedwild.com/products/wild-kitchen-booklet-vol-2?_pos=2&_sid=7d5422f73&_ss=r Shoutouts: Sabrina the Teenage WitchThe Chilling Adventures of SabrinaCirce by Madeline MillerStrega Nona

Episode 3: Celestial Musings with Riss Cottrill Nov 11, 2020

Join Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby for episode 3 of Magick and Alchemy by Tamed Wild! Listen in as they talk to astrologer Riss Cottrill about November’s new moon, Mars retrograde, and how we can use the planets as guides on our journey to self-discovery.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.Sources: New Moon in Taurushttps://magickandalchemy.com/the-full-moon-in-taurus/Shoutouts: Chris Brennan with The Astrology School, Adam Elenbaas with Nightlight Astrology, Hannah’s Elsewhere, Robert hand, and Nicole Huntsman from Modern Cosmic.All My Ancestors YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUm6GbeWPzxZsevBElIUGAAll My Ancestors Etsyhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/AllMyAncestorsAll My Ancestors Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/allmyancestors/

Episode 2: Divination Oct 31, 2020

On this episode of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, Kristin and Kate discuss their favorite ways to divine with Spirit. Join in as they talk about mirror gazing, word witchery, and intuitive writing.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.Sources:Astral Dynamics by Robert BruceScottish Witchcraft by Barbara Meiklejohn-Freehttps://tamedwild.com/products/scottish-witchcraft?_pos=1&_sid=c567af3af&_ss=r Reunions: Visionary Encounters With Departed Loved Ones by R. Moody and P. PerryLeaving the Body by D. Scott RogoAwakening the Third Eye by Samual SaganShoutouts:Fried Green TomatoesThe Haunting of Bly Manor

Episode 1: Samhain Oct 26, 2020

Join Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby for the first episode of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast by Tamed Wild! Listen in as they talk about plant allies for Samhain, the story of Dumb Supper, and their plans for the Witch’s New Year.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by KT Herr.Music: Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.Sources:Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: Samhainhttps://tamedwild.com/products/sabbat-series-books?variant=29600835731516The Sacred Herbs of Samhain by Ellen Evert Hopman Shoutouts:Robin Rose Bennett for her suggestions of Hawthorn

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