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The Circle is Podcast

Mat Auryn & Rachel True

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Starring Rachel True and Mat Auryn, The Circle is Podcast is a playful spiritual discussion series featuring interviews with authors and celebrities. Rachel True is an American actress renowned for her roles in the witchcraft classic The Craft, Nowhere, and the stoner hit Half Baked, as well as her starring role in the TV series Half & Half, which earned her an NAACP award nomination. Beyond her acting career, True is a lifelong tarot practitioner, sharing her extensive knowledge through a u ...
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Join us for an unforgettable episode of The Circle Is Podcast as Rachel True and Mat Auryn welcome Mortellus, a lineage third-degree Gardnerian high priestex, mortician, and necromancer known worldwide for their expertise in death care and funerary rites. Mortellus, author of The Bones Fall in a Spiral and the forthcoming Necrobotany, shares their …
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Dear Diary, It's guest-pert day! This week, we have not one, but TWO guests to talk to us about the real history of life in the tenements of the Lower East Side. Read on to get to know our guests a little better! Kathryn Lloyd is the Vice President of Programs and Interpretation at the Tenement Museum, where she oversees museum programming and educ…
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I truly believe everyone has something unique to offer the Tarot world. If you’re a writer or artist or wise wanderer YOU have a unique perspective that will enrich this community. You can offer yet another bridge to self-understanding and inner illumination that no one else can. It has been my great joy to sit with and press “record” on over 100 c…
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In this tantalizing episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True are joined by Gabriela Herstik—author, priestess, and co-creator of the Goddess of Love Tarot deck. Gabriela takes the conversation to the next level, exploring the deep connections between witchcraft, erotic energy, and the divine feminine. She shares how the creative …
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In this empowering episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True sit down with Aly Kravitz, aka Bronx Witch and host of Better Witch Podcast, for a candid and insightful discussion that touches on everything from witchcraft and pop culture to navigating spirituality as a Black woman. Aly shares how shows like Charmed and movies like T…
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Dear Diary, This week, we're finishing our recap of Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl. What an action-packed second half! This book has everything: family drama, tragic deaths, labor issues, entrepreneurship, and Yiddish theater! Join us as we dig deeper into Zippy's first year in America. Yours Tr…
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In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True welcome actor, comedian, and America’s favorite Gaysian sweetheart, Alec Mapa! Alec brings his signature wit and charm to a lively conversation about everything from growing up with Filipino superstitions to his journey as a gay man navigating Hollywood, fat…
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Dear Diary, Fall is here, and we're back in the podcast saddle! This week we're starting our discussion on Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl. The book was written by Kathryn Laskey (her second of the series) and was published in 1998. Zipporah (Zippy), her Mama, and two sisters have just arrived at…
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In this mind-expanding episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Mat Auryn and Rachel True are joined by neuroscientist, artist, and Tarot reader Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD, for a fascinating conversation on the intersection of science, art, and mysticism. Siddharth, chair of neuroscience and professor of biology at the University of Puget Sound and creat…
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In this episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, hosts Julienne Givot and Cyndera Quackenbush dive deep into the archetypes surrounding the current political landscape. This podcast begins with an exploration of how the ancient Greek legend of Cassandra’s gift of foresight—and the accompanying curse of being disbelieved—resonates with recent politi…
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In this evocative episode of The Circle Is Podcast, Rachel True and MatAuryn are joined by Nika Rosa Danilova (better known by her stage name Zola Jesus) to dive deep into the intersection of music, magick, and spirituality. Nika shares the transformative journey behind her latest albumArchon, a creation born from surrender and embracing chaos. We …
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Join us for an insightful episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST as Mat Auryn and Rachel True welcome Danielle Dionne, psychic medium, witch, and author of Magical Mediumship and Chronically Magickal. Danielle shares her journey into mediumship, beginning with childhood encounters with the dead and evolving into a deep connection with ancestral and death…
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Join us on the Archetypal Tarot Podcast for an enchanting episode with Cyndera Quackenbush and special guest David DePasquale, the creative force behind the mesmerizing deck, The Storyteller’s Tarot. David, a seasoned animation art director and storyteller, delves into his latest tarot project, where mythology, history, and spirituality intertwine …
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Join us for an engaging episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST as Rachel True and Mat Auryn welcome Mitch Horowitz, a leading voice in occultism and mysticism. Mitch shares insights from his show Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction, discussing how terms like "alien" and "ET" are culturally conditioned, drawing comparisons to older concepts like "ghosts" an…
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Join us for a spirited episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST with Rachel True and Mat Auryn as we welcome the dynamic Lilith Dorsey. As a renowned expert in Voodoo and witchcraft, Lilith guides us on a vibrant journey through the mystical streets of New Orleans, sharing the traditions and magick that define this unique city. We explore the influence of …
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Join us for a lively episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST with Rachel True and Mat Auryn as we welcome special guest Theresa Reed, known as "the Tarot Lady." Theresa shares her incredible journey from bartending in a biker bar to becoming a professional tarot reader and prolific author. We dive into the good, the bad, and the petty of the tarot communi…
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Join us for an evocative episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST with Rachel True and Mat Auryn as we welcome special guest musician Chelsea Wolfe. Known for her hauntingly beautiful music that blends elements of goth, folk, trip-hop, industrial, and metal, Chelsea opens up about her latest album, “She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She.” We delve into…
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Join us for a riveting episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST with Rachel True and Mat Auryn as we welcome special guest Damien Echols. Known for his harrowing time on death row under a false murder conviction due to the Satanic Panic, Damien shares how magick saved his life and his path of High Ceremonial Magick. We delve into his journey with magickal …
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Celebrating our 100th episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, Julienne Givot and I take a moment to reflect on our incredible journey over the past decade. It all began in a closet in San Francisco, where we embarked on a quest to explore archetypes and the Tarot, weaving together our personal stories and insights along the way. Throughout the yea…
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Join us for an electrifying episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST with Rachel True and Mat Auryn as we welcome special guest Celeste Brooks, an acclaimed astrologer and Program Director and a board member of the Organization of Professional Astrology (OPA) with a unique perspective on the cosmic influences shaping our world. Minutes before we recorded t…
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In this spellbinding episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn welcome the legendary Ivo Dominguez, Jr., a Wiccan elder, magickal adept, and author of several books including the Witch’s Sun Sign Series with Llewellyn. Ivo takes us on a captivating journey through the rich history of astrology, revealing its evolution and signific…
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In this insightful episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn sit down with the talented actress and author Sarah Lassez. Known for her roles in "Mad Cowgirl" and "Nowhere," and “Invaders from Proxima B” and her memoir "Psychic Junkie," Sarah takes us through her fascinating career and personal experiences. The discussion kicks off…
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Get ready for an emotional and laughter-filled rollercoaster ride on this episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST! Rachel True and Mat Auryn sit down with the fabulous Courtney Weber to chat about her latest book, Sacred Tears. They dive into the complex world of grief, discussing a wide range of experiences—from the loss of a loved one to the heartache o…
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This is a book about Tarot, and it will scratch every itching question that asks, “Can I really ask the cards that?” Not only that, but this is a fiercely practical guide that will hold your hand as you face these questions. It will give you accessible understanding and WORDS in the face of life’s events that often rob us of speech. Plus, Theresa, …
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S1 Ep4: Folk Magick & Social Media with Madame Pamita In this lively episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn chat with the amazing Ukranian-American witch, Madame Pamita. We dive into the world of candle magick, learning how simple flames can work wonders in your magick and the magick of beeswax. Madame Pamita shares stories fro…
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Dear Diary, This week we are wrapping up our discussion on West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi! And boy, there is so much to discuss. We pick up where we left off, with the Viscardis and Co. who have exchanged a steam train for a wagon train and are making their way across the Dakotas. Disease and death plague the trave…
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In this episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn welcome the legendary tarot scholar and pioneer Mary K. Greer for an engaging chat. They dive into how the tarot community has evolved since the 80s, hear about Mary’s tarot journey inspired by her grandmother, and laugh over her most awkward readings. They discuss her significant …
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In this episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Mat Auryn and Rachel True dive into the wonderfully weird world of awkward and terrible Tarot readings. They tackle burning questions like, "Is the High Priestess wearing lingerie under her robe?" and "Are you really the granddaughters of the witches they burned in Salem?" Mat recounts a reading for a woman…
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In this episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Mat Auryn and Rachel True recount the story of how they first met during a tarot reading and instantly vibed, leading to an unlikely but complimentary friendship. They dive into the The Craft, sharing insights on the research Rachel and Fairuza did for the movie and how, despite magick not instantly changin…
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Dear Diary, New story time! Today we are starting our recap of West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi. This story takes place in 1883 and follows Theresa and her family as they travel west to the Idaho Territory. The book was written by Jim Murphey (his first Dear America book) and published in 1998. The first half of this…
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Your Archetypal Tarot Podcast Host, Cyndera Quackenbush here! After spending decades with the Tarot, I find myself still tapping all their mysteries and layers of interpretation. Here and there, the Lenormand started to tap at my window and I got curious what this divination system was all about. I got my first Lenormand deck years ago, and drew my…
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Dear Diary, We made another new friend! Added to our collection of National Parks Service Ranger guests is Ranger Sam Mischke from the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. Sam told us the fascinating history of Beaufort's role as a hub for the Union Army and freed African Americans beginning in 1861. We talk abou…
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Dear Diary, Today we accomplished a true feat by charging through the rest of Patsy's story! Join us as we power through to find out what happens to Patsy and the rest of the freed folk of Davis plantation. Will they ever get a teacher? Will Patsy choose her new name? Yours Truly, Cate and Jen RibbonBookClubPod.com @RibbonBookPod on Facebook and In…
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This delightful dialogue with Kara Simons introduces her new book You Belong Here: A Story of Otherworldly Help in Finding My Place, which will launch its Kickstarter campaign on May 7th. Kara recounts her journey of breaking away from a restrictive and damaging belief system rooted in Mormon theology. Her experience of being torn away from deep fa…
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Dear Diary, This week we are cracking open a new book! I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl was written by Joyce Hansen and published in 1997. It was awarded the Coretta Scott King Award in 1998, which recognizes "outstanding books for young adults and children by African Americans that reflect the African American…
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Dear Diary, We have a special extra treat for you! We are here with a further historical note about the Irish Famine with author, Susan Campbell Bartoletti! Bartoletti is an author and speaker who does not shy away from tough topics in history. We had her on the show to talk about writing history and historical fiction for young readers. We also ha…
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For the Archetypal Tarot Podcast’s special Women’s History Month edition of the podcast, we’re featuring the art and interview of Rachel Phillips! Though her work doesn’t (yet) appear in the form of tarot decks or grimoires, Rachel’s creations tap into the communicative powers of photo manipulation and the magic that such manipulation has on our ow…
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Dear Diary, This week we got to talk to Ranger Aubrey Brown who works at the Lowell National Historic Park! Aside from becoming instant best friends, we also learned a lot about the real history of Lowell, Massachusetts, and the textile mills that made it famous. Tune in to hear about how the city of Lowell was planned, how textile mills worked har…
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Archetypal Tarot is thrilled to release this latest podcast with guest Dr. Giavanni Washington about her new oracle deck, The Black Goddess Within. It was inspiring to meet a woman who has followed her ancestral wisdom and is blazing a powerful path of healing through conversation and connection through the imagery and words of her oracle. This dec…
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Dear Diary, On to the second half of our discussion of So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl! This time, we finally make it to Lowell and the mills! Mary catches on quickly to her work in the mills. Thanks, in part, to her new friend, Annie. And aren't they just great gal pals? But life in the mills is hard work. Accident…
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THANK YOU for joining me for episode #34 of The Jo DeVoe Show. You can find the show notes with relevent links here : http://www.joannadevoe.com/2024/02/the-jo-devoe-show-34-your-shadow-isnt.html MUCH LOVE -xo peace... Joanna DeVoe *GET $25 OFF SHADOW LOVE when you enter this code at check out : Self Love24 https://joannadevoe.gumroad.com/l/eninF…
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Dear Diary, It's new book time! And this one is a fan favorite. We're reading So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl. This is the second book in the series by Barry Denenberg and it was published in 1997. The story begins in Skibbereen, Ireland where Mary Driscoll lives with her Ma and Da. Ireland is in the depths of the p…
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The Chinese 5 Elements Oracle is a deck to accompany you in the adventure that is and will be 2024, and also in the new cycle we find ourselves according to Chinese Metaphysics. 2024 launches “the Age of 9” which is the last cycle of the 180-year great cycle of the Nine Periods. It is said to bring back a rise in Yin Energy, ruled by the Fire trigr…
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THANK YOU for joining me for episode #33 of The Jo DeVoe Show. You can find the show notes with relevent links here : http://www.joannadevoe.com/2023/12/the-jo-devoe-show-33-crafting-strategy.html MUCH LOVE -xo peace... Joanna DeVoe *STORY PLEXUS : The Audacity To Create A More Meaningful Life... https://payhip.com/b/bYGCU…
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Dear Diary, We got to talk to an old friend of Jen's, Chris Carey about his work at the Whitman Mission National Historic Site! Chris had some great facts to share about life on the Oregon Trail and some fresh insight into the story of the Whitman Mission. Chris also had a surprise choose-your-own-adventure game at the end of our conversation! Oreg…
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Dear Diary, It's the second half of our recap of Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell! We get to find out what happens to the Campbells and their wagon train as it continues along the trail. Will Hattie ever get a straight answer about what marriage is like? Will Wade ask Hattie to dance? Will the klepto M…
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If you were to walk a Tarot path and see each familiar card, Major and Minor, with a recognizable human face, you will have stumbled onto the Unfolding Path universe! In this interview, Athene and Cyndera discuss spiritual belief and creation as well as how she makes the tarot images tangible and relatable in an intuitive way. Athene shares her jou…
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Dear Diary, We took a nice long break but we're back with another season and a new book! This week we're reading the first half of Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell. It was written by Kristiana Gregory and it was published in 1997. This marks our first repeat author! In the book, we are introduced to Ha…
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In this short solo episode I share an update on my wife's cancer journey, announce a hiatus in releasing new interviews, and encourage you to rediscover the bright sacred Light that lives in you no matter what. You are of infinite worth, and how you care for yourself is a reflection of Divine Love. -------------- Karen Hager is an intuitive guide a…
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Theresa Reed, the Tarot Lady,⁠ returns to the show to talk about how to use tarot to help us move through the most difficult passages of life. Illness, loss, and grief affect us all. Theresa says that tarot can be a balm for the soul when life is hard. ----------- Theresa Reed (aka “The Tarot Lady”) is a Tarot expert, astrologer, teacher and author…
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