Best Kris Spisak Podcasts (2024)

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Becoming Baba Yaga; Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods with Kris Spisak 54:00

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Becoming Baba Yaga; Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods with Kris Spisak Whether you know Baba Yaga as a Slavic witch, an earth goddess, or a monster in modern media, she is a force with secrets to divulge. The roots of her stories stretch back over a thousand years, and her chicken-legged hut is only the beginning of her intrigue. Darkness…

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Episode 240 - Becoming Baba Yaga with Kris Spisak 37:42

21d ago37:42

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Today I'm joined by author Kris Spisak to chat all about her newest (and fifth!) book, Becoming Baba Yaga. Becoming Baba Yaga (https://redwheelweiser.com/book/becoming-baba-yaga-9781642970517/) is an in depth look at the Baba Yaga mythos and history through Slavic folklore. The book is filled with historical and cultural context and analyses, and i…

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Episode 243 - The Magic of November 18:39

2h ago18:39

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All about the energies and magic of November plus a few November holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: citrine, cat’s eye, topaz Animals: snake, eel, goose, raccoon Flower: chrysanthemum Deities: Pluto, Anubis, Kali, Inanna The sun is in Scorpio until November 22. Scorpio is a fixed water sign. Moon Phases November 1: new moon in Scorpi…

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Witch’s Animal Familiars - A Group Discussion with: Madame Pamita, Monica Crosson, Mael Brigde & Bridget Engels 32:37

11h ago32:37

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Join us for some Witchy fun and compelling dialogue with 4 Witches! Madame Pamita, Monica Crosson, Mael Brigde and myself discuss our Animal Familiars. Witches have a long history of partnering with Familiars for spellwork and magic throughout the ages. Here, we chat about how we met our Familiars, what makes our relationship with our Familiars spe…

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Heavenly Alliance: Call on Your Spirit Guides, Ancestors, and Angels 58:00

2d ago58:00

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Heavenly Alliance: Call on Your Spirit Guides, Ancestors, and Angels to Manifest the Life You Want with Samantha Fey Imagine a life where you can achieve anything you want and are deeply connected to your inner wisdom, where you are led by your spirit guides and guardian angels and supported by your ancestors. This is the life that Heavenly Allianc…

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Scottish Folk Magic with Scott Richardson-Reed 1:04:03

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In this episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat to Scott Richardson-Read of Cailleach's Herbarium about Scottish cosmology, discuss the differences between Scottish folk magic and folk magic practices elsewhere in the British Isles, and talk about the value of ancestor work in Scottish folk magic. Scott is an independent researcher, published…

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Listener Supernatural Experiences Part 2 of 3 28:02

4d ago28:02

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If you listened the real-life supernatural experiences I shared last week, you would have noticed two things. First, not all experiences are terrifying. Some can be affirming, or so regular as to have become commonplace. Second, they don’t need to be full-on light and sound shows to deeply affect someone. We’re likely to pay attention to a polterge…

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Episode 242 - Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling with Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens 37:10

7d ago37:10

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I'm chatting today with Jezmina and Paulina about their new book, Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling! In Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling, Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele share the knowledge and personal experiences of being raised to be fortune-tellers. They share divination methods, tools, and techniques that have been created, adapted, or…

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Eye Contact Over Truk with Stephanie Woodman 55:00

8d ago55:00

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Eye Contact Over Truk with Stephanie Woodman The idea for Eye Contact Over Truk came to Stephanie in 1996 during a scuba trip to Truk Lagoon. She put the project on pause during her career and finished it in earnest after her retirement in 2021. With the additional two decades of life experience, her writing transformed to explore themes of perseve…

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Listener Supernatural Experiences Part 1 of 3 24:43

11d ago24:43

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If you believe the movies, supernatural experiences are big, brash and bold - or they’re just so bone-chillingly terrifying that you’re completely unable to do anything. I’m looking at you, 1963 version of The Haunting. But in reality? They can be far more subtle - but no less bizarre, scary, or unsettling, getting under your skin and taking root a…

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Alice Markham-Cantor - Author of “The Once and Future Witch Hunt-A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present’ and Co-Producer of “A Witch Story ... 32:19

12d ago32:19

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NEW! Join us in this episode, for a spellbinding conversation with Alice Markham-Cantor! Alice is the Author of: “The Once and Future Witch Hunt-A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present” and the Film Co-Producer of ”A Witch Story”, an award-winning documentary film about Salem and her research. Alice is a descendant of Martha Carrier, o…

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Unlocking the Heart: Writing for Mindfulness, Courage, and Self-Compassion 1:00:00

13d ago1:00:00

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Unlocking the Heart: Writing for Mindfulness, Courage, and Self-Compassion with James Crews Writing can be cathartic. It can be healing. And you do not have to be a writer to benefit from the healing and meditative effects of writing. Likewise, you do not have to be a meditator to experience the life-changing power of mindfulness and self-compassio…

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Episode 241 - Witches: A Compendium with Judika Illes 39:41

14d ago39:41

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Today I'm joined by author Judika Illes to chat about her newest book (and all the other things she's contributed to the witchcraft community!) Let us know - who is your favorite cinematic witch? WITCHES: A COMPENDIUM is a concise compendium of witches through the ages, from earliest prehistory to some of the most significant modern practitioners, …

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The Potenialist: The Pursuit of Wisdom with Ben Lytle 58:00

15d ago58:00

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The Potenialist: The Pursuit of Wisdom with Ben Lytle Ben Lytle’s Potentialist Series is a wake-up alarm for an emerging New Reality rapidly altering life as we know it. Times of great change require individuals to adapt, as in the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and three prior industrial revolutions. The New Reality’s global impact, institutional dis…

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Tarot, Love Magic and Voodoo with Lilith Dorsey 1:01:33

17d ago1:01:33

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In this episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat to the legend that is Lilith Dorsey! We talk about tarot, some New Orleans lore, and why the city has such an unusual reputation, and why people are so drawn to love magic! Lilith Dorsey M.A., hails from many magickal traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, Celtic, and Indigenous American spiritua…

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The Tedworth Drummer: Haunting or Hoax? 22:20

18d ago22:20

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Certain cases loom large in the history of the supernatural, especially in relation to the investigation of the supernatural. The 20th century provided the likes of the Enfield Poltergeist. Even Willington Mill in the 19th century offered an earlier opportunity. Yet the Tedworth Drummer offered an opportunity to explore a haunting in the 17th centu…

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Lisa Levart - Photographer/ Artist / Author of “Goddess on Earth; Portraits of the Divine Feminine” 32:19

18d ago32:19

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Join us in this episode, for a captivating conversation with Photographer, Artist, Author of “Goddess on Earth: Portraits of the Divine Feminine” and Oracle Deck creator: Lisa Levart! Lisa’s lifelong personal assignment is to celebrate contemporary Women while drawing upon ancient stories to elevate their life journeys. She photographs archetypal i…

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5 Steps to ACTIVATE Your ABUNDANCE; Building Your Dream Life From Within 1:00:00

20d ago1:00:00

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5 Steps to ACTIVATE Your ABUNDANCE; Building Your Dream Life From Within with Elaine Starling Elaine Starling’s journey began with a stroke while on vacation in New Zealand. She was blessed to have a stroke, blessed because during her stroke she had a conversation with our Higher Power. She had a complete download of how everything works, why we’re…

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The Mysterious Haunting at Willington Mill, Wallsend 22:03

27d ago22:03

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We might think of ghost hunts or investigations as a predominantly 20th and 21st-century endeavour. Yet the legend of the ghosts at Willington Mill shows that people were trying to unearth the supernatural even in the first half of the 19th century. Spectral figures and unearthly noises plagued those living at the miller's house, with witnesses eve…

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Baba Yaga - New Moon October - Guided Meditation 16:11

26d ago16:11

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna; we will go on an October New Moon meditation journey with the Slavic Goddess Baba Yaga. I will be your guide, as we align with the current cosmic energies with the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Libra and take a mystical journey to the deep woods and mountains of Eastern Europe to connect with Baba Yaga. I recommen…

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Transfigured Sea with Sally Hunter, from Australia 44:00

29d ago44:00

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Transfigured Sea with Sally Hunter, from Australia On the shores of the ocean, Laura and Daphne fantasise that they are mother and daughter, mother and Sea Sprite. They both have problems in their past, which they need to resolve. They set out to explore every aspect of the sea, from an estuary and mangroves to Antarctic waters and the deep ocean. …

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Episode 239 - Modern Magic with Michelle Tea 36:27

28d ago36:27

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I'm joined today by author and witch Michelle Tea to chat about her newest book, Modern Magic. We talk all about growing up as a goth witch in the 80s, finding your own ritual groove in your practice, playfulness in witchcraft, and more! Find the Book: ⁠Modern Magic⁠ An enchanted sibling to the cult classic Modern Tarot, Modern Magic: Stories, Ritu…

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Lore of the Aran Islands: Saints, Ancient Forts, and Sweaters 19:56

1M ago19:56

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The Aran Islands lie in Galway Bay off the west coast of Ireland. They're made up of Inis Mór, Inis Mearn, and Inis Oírr. People have likely lived on the islands since c. 3000 BCE. Late Bronze Age and Iron Age ruins scatter the islands, alongside old churches and holy wells. After the era of saints and pilgrimages, Elizabeth I unlawfully seized own…

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Gina Martin- Author, Priestess, Healer & Community Circle Leader 32:19

1M ago32:19

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Join us in this episode, for an enchanting conversation with Author, Priestess, and community circle leader: Gina Martin! Gina, is the Author of the “When She Wakes” book series (Womancraft Publishing) starting with “Sisters of the Solstice Moon” book taking place in a pre-patriarchal world where priestesses come together and bring Goddess wisdom f…

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Invitation to listeners! Bring out your supernatural encounters 2:42

1M ago2:42

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Hello, friends! Our October theme for the podcast is (unsurprisingly) the supernatural. So I wanted to dedicate at least one episode to people's supernatural encounters, rather than focusing on what's in books or newspapers! You can remain anonymous if you want, but if you choose to submit a story, I will need to know a few things about the encount…

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Episode 238 - The Magic of October 17:58

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All about the energies and magic of October plus a few October holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: Opal, tourmaline Animals: bat, rat, crow, raven, dove Flower: calendula Deities: Athena, Hephaestus, Venus, Shiva, Cernunnos The sun is in Libra until October 23. Libra is a cardinal air sign. Moon Phases October 2: new moon in Libra Oct…

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Legends of Bardsey Island: Avalon or the Isle of 20,000 Saints? 15:42

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Ynys Enlli in north Wales is also known as Bardsey Island, and it's been a pilgrimage destination since the 6th century. The island lies at the north end of Cardigan Bay, just off the tip of the Llŷn peninsula. Archaeological evidence shows human habitation on the island for at least four millennia. But where does it get its mysterious name of the …

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Episode 237 - The Secrets of Santa Muerte with Dr. Cressida Stone 44:54

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Today I'm chatting with Dr. Cressida Stone about her book, The Secrets of Santa Muerte. I learned so much about this Mexican folk saint from the book but also just from this talk, so I know you will too! The Secrets of Santa Muerte is a practical handbook on how to connect with the mysterious Mexican folk saint. Drawing from authentic Mexican sourc…

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Exploring Baba Yaga and Her Literary Legacy with Kris Spisak 47:21

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Kris Spisak earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the College of William and Mary, her master of liberal arts from the University of Richmond, and did further graduate work in fiction through the University of Iowa. She taught college writing courses at schools including Virginia Commonwealth University before stepping away from the classroo…

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Islay Folklore: Giants, Fairy Changelings, and the Water Bull 17:20

2M ago17:20

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Islay is an island to the west of Scotland, at the entrance to the Firth of Lorn. It's 25 miles north of Northern Ireland. Archaeological evidence shows people lived here from 8000 BCE, with evidence of Neolithic and Bronze Age tombs and burial sites. Columba and his missionaries brought Christianity to the island, which Norse raiders also adopted …

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Molly Remer- Priestess, Poet, Author, Story Goddess Statues Creatrix & Community Circle Leader 35:38

2M ago35:38

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Join us in this episode, for an enchanting conversation with Poet, Priestess, and Goddess Statues Creatrix: Molly Remer! Molly, is a Priestess, Mystic, Author and Poet in central Missouri USA. Molly and her husband Mark co-create Story Goddesses at Brigid’s Grove. Molly is the Author of many books, including "Walking with Persephone", "Whole and Ho…

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Heal and Grow – Lessons Learned on My Journey as a Mental Health Professional 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Heal and Grow – Lessons Learned on My Journey as a Mental Health Professional with F. Francis Jones Far from ‘yet another self-help book’, Heal and Grow – Lessons Learned on My Journey as a Mental Health Professional is making a real difference to those who have taken on board the strategies and advice given by this supportive and experienced licen…

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Episode 236 - Including Kids in Magic with Sara Aranel 39:51

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Sara is back for the part 2 we promised! She answers some follow up questions about the energy of the sabbats and then we dive into the topic of including children in celebrating the natural cycles and teaching them the magic of the world around them. Find Sara: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aranelsara/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sara.aranel.7 --- Sup…

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Lindisfarne Legends: St Cuthbert, Ghostly Monks and the Petting Stone 15:47

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Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, lies some 11.5 miles to the south east of Berwick-upon-Tweed, just off the coast of Northumberland. Only accessible at low tide, the island still possesses a mystical air, no doubt from its time as a Christian pilgrimage site. Probably most famous as the production centre of the Lindisfarne Gospels, or the island that g…

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I’m Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever with Cathryn Michon 43:00

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I’m Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever with Cathryn Michon This richly illustrated book reveals a comforting narrative told from the point of view of a loving angel dog, who wants you to know, “I’m still here . . . But I’m also there where all the animals run free, with no pain, waiting for you, watching for you, loving you, and guiding you.” Losi…

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Awakening Your Superhero Within: Find Your Purpose, Ignite Your Power 41:00

2M ago41:00

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Awakening Your Superhero Within: Find Your Purpose, Ignite Your Power with Judy Wilkins-Smith Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther! Who hasn’t dreamt of donning a cape and soaring through the skies, fighting injustice, and saving the day? In a world captivated by tales of superheroes, some of us often find ourselves pondering: …

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Episode 235 - Sacred Plant Magic with Amy Blackthorn 41:06

2M ago41:06

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It's such a joy to be joined today by author Amy Blackthorn! We're chatting about her history in witchcraft and her new book, Sacred Plant Magic. But I couldn't help myself, as an avid reader of all of Amy's books, to ask about some of her other works as well. You'll definitely learn a lot in this very fun episode. Buy the Book: ⁠https://redwheelwe…

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Legends of Mythical Birds: From the Phoenix to the Firebird 17:13

2M ago17:13

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It's easy for mythical birds to capture the imagination, whether it's the phoenix rising from the ashes, or Aethon eternally pecking Prometheus' liver. And let's not forget Odin with his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, or Memory and Thought. In Norse myth, they travelled out into the world and flew back to Odin to report on what was happening. Not all m…

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Kris Spisak - Author of “Becoming Baba Yaga”, Word & Story Historian, Editor & Workshop Leader 35:38

2M ago35:38

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Join us in this episode, for an illuminating chat with Author, Word Historian, Workshop Leader Kris Spisak! Kris is an author of: “Becoming Baba Yaga; Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods”, “The Baba Yaga Mask” and “Get a Grip On Your Grammar” among other books. She has been spotlighted in Writer's Digest and The Huffington Post for her work…

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Folklore of Ornamental Birds: From Holy Birds to Death Omens 19:08

2M ago19:08

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Humans have found a whole range of uses for birds over the centuries. Hunting with them, keeping them for their song, using them for food or divination - and because some of them are uncommonly pretty. Look at the magnificent peacock with its elaborate tail, or the sweet little goldfinch with its black and red mask. Even the humble dove is both pro…

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Episode 234 - The Magic of September 17:50

2M ago17:50

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All about the energies and magic of September plus a few September holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: sapphire, zircon, sardonyx Animals: bear, stag, fox Flowers: aster, morning glory Deites: Frigg, Hestia, Persephone, Odin The sun is in Virgo until September 22. Virgo is a mutable earth sign. Moon Phases September 2: new moon in Vir…

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The Physics of Miraculous Healing with Joseph Selbie 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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The Physics of Miraculous Healing with Joseph Selbie Joseph Selbie is the author of paradigm-changing The Physics of Miraculous Healing. He is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidenced-based discoveries of science and the timeless experience-based discoveries of the mystics. He is also the author of The Physics of God…

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Debunking Historic Building Myths with James Wright 1:20:48

2M ago1:20:48

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James Wright (Triskele Heritage), is an award winning buildings archaeologist. He has two decades professional experience of ferreting around in people’s cellars, hunting through their attics and digging up their gardens. He hopes to find meaningful truths about how ordinary and extraordinary folk lived their lives in the mediaeval period. James is…

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The Folklore of Garden Birds: Blackbirds, Sparrows, Wrens & Robins 20:16

3M ago20:16

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It's often easy to overlook what we see every day, or at least regularly. Perhaps that's why we overlook our humble garden birds in favour of majestic eagles or mischievous ravens as our favourite birds. Yet the commonality of these small, yet often noisy, birds explains why there is a comparative dearth of folklore about them. Compared to other bi…

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The Angel Scroll with Penelope Holt 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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The Angel Scroll with Penelope Holt In The Angel Scroll, author Penelope Holt transports readers on a thrilling hunt for three miraculous paintings that are destined to usher in spiritual enlightenment. Penelope combines romance and mystery with the race to find sacred artifacts in a story that explores ancient truths, the modern world, and the spi…

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Time for Disclosure with Nancy Thames 59:00

3M ago59:00

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Time for Disclosure with Nancy Thames Nancy Thames, a former Department of Defense employee and a lifelong Contactee of Inter Dimensional extraterrestrial beings, has emerged as a significant voice in the realm of alien disclosure and spiritual awakening. Her journey, marked by personal struggles, transformed profoundly through her continuous extra…

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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Kellianna- Goddess Singer/Musician/Performer & Eclectic Pagan 35:38

3M ago35:38

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Join us in this episode, for an fantabulous chat with Goddess Songstress & Performer Kellianna! Kellianna is a singer/songwriter, performer and eclectic Pagan whose music is based on stories of Goddesses, Myth & Magic, Paganism and Women’s empowerment. *At the end of this episode Kelliana sings to us a short special Goddess chant/song called: ”The …

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The Folklore of Birds of Prey: Companions and Competition 20:07

3M ago20:07

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Birds of prey have an interesting relationship to humans, having been both competing predators and avian companions for leisure pursuits. They've provided omens through the practice of augury, or divination by flight pattern. They appear in heraldic badges or become associated with deities in mythology. But they also have links with ordinary people…

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The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book with Charles Liu, Ph.D. 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

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The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book with Charles Liu, Ph.D. Quantum physics is all around us. It tells us that something can be both a wave and a particle and that two linked particles can communicate across the universe instantaneously! And it might even explain how the multiverse is real. Quantum physics is the key to understanding our complex …

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Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura 38:35

3M ago38:35

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Thersa Matsuura, an American author living in Japan, explores lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture, folklore, superstitions, and myths. Fluent in Japanese, she uses her research to write stories and for her podcast Uncanny Japan. She's also the author of The Book of Japanese Folklore, which explores a range of spirits, monsters, and yokai for J…

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