Arcane Dames

Mel teaches us about the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia and how it corresponds with the Yule/winter solstice celebrations we know today. She also shares her message to those who struggle with boundaries and family dysfunction during the holidays.

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You're in for a treat this week, Arcane Babes!

Mel and Alyssa get inspired by The Chariot's determined and driven energy. This leads them into a conversation about what being a witch and magick practitioner really means. They explore concepts of willpower, intention, and warning signs of delusion that can lead to spiritual psychosis.

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Cooperative Magic

In this week's bonus episode, Alyssa takes to the mic to discuss her very personal experience with Brief Psychotic Disorder and the relationship between psychosis and spirituality. Big content warning for an honest discussion of depression. As per usual, Alyssa finds herself connecting her experiences to larger structural issues of the white-supremacist, capitalist, hetero-patriarchy. Join in for part one of this rollercoaster ride!

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In this week's episode, Mel and Alyssa let the conversation take you on a journey through the chaos that is the inside of our minds. In addition to a deep dive on the dynamic Five of Swords, we cover topics ranging from tarot reversals and shuffling techniques to the existence of Santa Claus and other spiritual beings. You get a window into our beliefs surrounding witchcraft, Ouija boards, and the ethics of reading tarot for children. Buckle up!

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In this bite-sized bonus episode, Mel begins her Lenormand learning journey! She shares her research on how Lenormand cards differ from tarot cards, ways to practice reading them, and her favorite resources for discovering more about this cartomancy system.

Mentioned in this episode:

Why I Don't Use the Term "Straight-Passing Privilege"

Emily Chandler

Old Style Lenormand by Alexander Ray

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In this episode, Mel and Alyssa show their true feelings about finding your passions, following your dreams, and the crucial decisions that doing so requires. They discuss how there is no "right path" to be on, and encourage their listeners to create their own definitions of fulfillment.

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In this episode, Alyssa shares a basic how-to on working with your dreams for spiritual healing and growth. She explores different reasons you may want to engage in "Dream Work," shares some of her coolest dream experiences, and gives her best tips for inducing vivid and lucid dreams. Highlights include a discussion of prophetic dreaming, connecting with spirit guides through dreams, and using mugwort to enhance dream recall. Don't *sleep* on this one (heh heh).

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Mel and Alyssa are back with a lively episode unpacking the rich imagery of the Rider-Waite Smith Wheel of Fortune, spiritual misappropriation, the divinity inherent in everything, and how to keep your feet on the ground as you embrace your spirituality. This episode is filled with blunt honesty and sage advice on psychic abilities, interpreting signs, and dealing with Karma.

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In Mel's first solo bonus episode, she discusses the trials and tribulations of growing up as a lesbian. From her dating history to her coming out story, she unpacks it all.

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Mel and Alyssa find themselves in the trenches of the Five of Cups this week- a disappointing and concerning card of loss. They discuss empathy for clients, relationship turmoil, and make plenty of unhinged jokes on their own behalf.

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