Magick & Alchemy

In episode 143 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Kate Belew go in search of wyrd and wonderful women for their new mini-series, Wyrd Women. During this first conversation, Kate and Kristin introduce listeners to the Fox Sisters and Nettie Colbourn, young mediums who gained notoriety during the rise of Spiritualism in the 19th century. They contemplate divining with the unseen and necromancy, as well as Elsie Wheeler and the creation of the Sabian Symbols.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 139: The Magick of Perception: Rituals for Adornment & Glamour Episode 78: An Interview with Annie FinchEpisode 97: Human Design with Xenia VirayThe Chilling Adventures of SabrinaThe Tamed Wild Winter BoxThe Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present, Hutton, Ronaldhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/necromancy“The Fox Sisters and the Rap on Spiritualism,” Abbott KahlerOpening to Channel: How to Connect with Your Guide, Sanaya Roman and Duane“Why Did so Many Victorians Try to Speak with the Dead?” Casey CepWas Abraham Lincoln a Spiritualist?: Curious Revelations From the Life of a Trance Medium,  Nettie Colburn MaynardEveryone Calls Me "Nettie": The True Story of a Trance Medium in Abraham Lincoln's White House, Ackerman, Lawrence Sabian Symbols - Cafe Astrology“Elsie May Wheeler – Spiritualist Medium With A Gift For The World”https://sabian.org/index.phpFind your Sabian Symbols! - Astro-Seek.comJoin 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 books, crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces to help you harness the magick of the season.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio

In episode 142 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Heidi Smith. Heidi is an author, psychosomatic therapist, registered herbalist, and flower essence practitioner. In this conversation, Heidi explores the realms of prayer, vibrational medicine, and what it means to work with the unknown. She considers the relationship between prayer and the physical body as well as prayer and psychedelics. She suggests that ideas can be spirits, and introduces us to her new book, The Uncommon Book of Prayer.To learn more and connect with Heidi, visit moonandbloom.com and follow her on Instagram @moonandbloom.Sources & Shoutouts:Episode 64: Handfasting & Witchy WeddingsEpisode 80: Psychedelic WitchcraftThe Moon in Carolina, Episode 25: Wedding Rituals with Kate BelewMajor Arcana: Portraits of Witches in America, Frances F. DennyThe Bloom Book: A Flower Essence Guide to Cosmic Balance, Heidi SmithThe Uncommon Book of Prayer: A Guide to Co-Creating with the Universe, Heidi SmithAmerican Herbalist GuildJoin 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

In episode 141 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview Brandi Amara Skyy. Brandi is a Catalyst, Author, and Wild Dream coach who believes there is a fire and Universe inside waiting to Big Bang its way out of us. In this conversation, they discuss the archetype of the wild woman, dreams as portals, and the altar within. Brandi also considers the intersections between drag and ritual, Miss Piggy as a muse, and introduces listeners to her new book, Magick for Transformation.To learn more about Brandi and her offerings, head over to her website, www.brandiamaraskyy.com, sign up for her newsletter, and order a copy of her latest book.Sources & Shoutouts:Magick for Transformation, Brandi Amara SkyyEpisode 135: An Interwith with Sorita d’EsteEpisode 110: Feral Girl SummerArtemis : Virgin Goddess of the Sun, Moon & Hunt, Sorita d’EsteLove Stories of Myth & Lore, Tamed WildIf Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho, Sappho & Anne CarsonWomen Who Run With The Wolves, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola EstesThe Elemental Tarot, Caroline SmithThe She Wolfe Tarot, SerpentfireThe Little Book of Drag, Brandi Amara SkyyBe More Drag, Brandi Amara Skyy The WOKE MAGIC Grimoire, Brandi Amara SkyyJoin 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

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, KristofferWomen’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara WalkerVisions 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 BlogEpisode 116: The Veil Is Thin“When ‘Dumb Suppers’ Were a Halloween Love Ritual,” Anne EwbankFolklorist 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 ElsadekCelebrating 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”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