Hello friends

In this episode of Darkness and Light, we enter the quiet, focused realm of the Virgo Dark Moon — exploring Mutable Earth, ritual, attention, and the sacred art of tending what matters.

As the final Dark Moon before the Equinox, this is a time to come back to centre: to notice what needs our attention, what is worth tending, and what we are ready to let fall away.

Guided by Hestia, Greek Goddess of the Hearth, we explore the sacredness of the everyday, and the small acts of care, craft and devotion that keep the flame of our lives burning.

In this episode:

• Virgo and Mutable Earth — focus, refinement, craft and change
• Mercury, Virgo's ruler, and the Magic of paying attention
• Hestia, Greek Goddess of the Hearth and sacred centre
• The hearth as the heart of home and community
• Vesta, sacred flame and devotion
• Ritual as a way of creating meaning and transformation
• The extraordinary medieval mystic Hildegard von Bingen
• A Stone Soup ritual, Dark Moon meditation, and collective Tarot reading

This Virgo Dark Moon invites us to return to what is simple, nourishing and true — to find the sacred within the everyday, and to tend our own flame with patience, attention and love.

Blessed Be.

Wendy  

SONGS THAT ALIGN WITH THIS THEME

• Whatever is Big, Whatever is Small
• Slow Down

MY AUSTRALIAN TOUR

This episode lands while I'm on tour in Australia! I'd love to see you at one of my concerts or workshops while I'm there. Check out all the latest dates and details at wendyrule.com

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EPISODE 12: POSEIDON AND THE PISCES FULL MOON 

Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 12! This episode lands right on the Pisces Full Moon, which is extra powerful because it's a Lunar Eclipse! We're diving deep into the beautiful, mysterious Mutable Waters of Pisces, with the mighty Greek god Poseidon as our guide.

Together, we explore the ocean as a living symbol of Piscean energy: ever-changing, powerful, emotional, mysterious, and impossible to fully control. We journey with Poseidon through myth and personal experience, exploring his connection with the sea, earthquakes, horses, springs, and the wild forces of Nature. 

And rather than our usual Tarot card, we finish this Full Moon episode with an extended guided meditation, journeying beneath the moonlight into the ocean and experiencing ourselves as part of its vast, ever-changing waters.

In this episode we explore:

• The Pisces Full Moon and the magic of Mutable Water
• Poseidon, god of the sea, earthquakes, horses and springs
• The ocean as a symbol of Jung's collective unconscious
• Mythic connections between Poseidon, Demeter, and Medusa
• A special Pisces Full Moon ocean meditation

AUSTRALIAN TOUR — SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026

I'm heading back to Australia! My tour begins in Melbourne on September 5th, with concerts, workshops and gatherings across Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. I'd love to see you there!

VICTORIA

SAT SEPT 5: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — MELBOURNE (SPELLBOX)

THURS SEPT 17: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — PORT MELBOURNE

SAT SEPT 19: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — DAYLESFORD

SUN SEPT 20: SOOKI LOUNGE — BELGRAVE CONCERT

SAT OCT 10: 303 NORTHCOTE CONCERT

TASMANIA

THURS SEPT 10: DEVONPORT CONCERT

SAT SEPT 12: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — CYGNET (AFTERNOON)

SAT SEPT 12: HOUSE CONCERT — CYGNET (EVENING)

SUN SEPT 13: GIG NEAR HOBART — NEIKA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

FRI SEPT 25: PERTH (TREEBY) HOUSE CONCERT

SEPT 26–27: COMBINED COVENS SPRING CAMP

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

MON SEPT 28: CONCERT — ADELAIDE (MORPHETT VALE)

TUES SEPT 29: WORKSHOP — ADELAIDE (MORPHETT VALE)

QUEENSLAND

FRI OCT 2: CAIRNS CONCERT

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Thank you so much for listening.

Blessed be.

Wend

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Hello friends. 

With the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Homer's ancient epic is once again capturing the world's imagination. But for me, this extraordinary poem has been a lifelong companion.

In this episode, I share my personal journey with The Odyssey, from discovering it as a young woman, to writing songs inspired by Odysseus, Calypso, Circe and the Sirens, to finally walking the shores of Ithaca itself. Together we'll explore why myths continue to speak so powerfully across thousands of years, and how they help us navigate our own journeys of love, loss, transformation, and homecoming.

We'll also celebrate the magic of Eos, the Rosy-Fingered Dawn, whose arrival each morning reminds us that every day offers the possibility of a new beginning.

A special edition: For this episode, I've woven excerpts from many of my Odyssey-inspired songs throughout the conversation, inviting you to experience these ancient myths through both storytelling and music.

In this episode:

• The symbolism of Eos, Goddess of Dawn
• Why The Odyssey has shaped my creative life
• My travels to Ithaca and the legendary palace of Odysseus
• The stories behind songs from The Lotus Eaters
• Circe, Calypso, the Sirens, and the universal language of myth
• A two-card Tarot reading for the journey ahead

Listen to my Odyssey playlist:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3we3r4ukGzu3agU8Ii4WmL?si=b2dPVduTSGKj2dFf3kAJHg

🎵 TIDAL: https://tidal.com/playlist/df4f8d94-e8ec-4348-907a-6a2756bde56c

As always, thank you for listening. If you'd like to continue the conversation and join me for a deeper exploration of this episode's Tarot reading, come and visit me on Patreon.

Oh, and don't forget to check out my Australian tour at www.wendyrule.com 

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EPISODE 10: Lammas,  Imbolc, And The Wisdom of the Seed

Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 10! It feels a little bit magical to have reached this milestone, and it seems fitting that we celebrate by exploring the beautiful cross-quarter festivals of Lammas in the Northern Hemisphere and Imbolc in the Southern Hemisphere. Together, we'll discover how these seemingly opposite festivals are united by the timeless wisdom of the seed.

Guided by the myth of Demeter and Persephone, we discover how the miracle of the seed reflects the cycles of Nature, creativity, and our own lives. Along the way, I share lessons from growing a garden from seed and visit the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, where a single stalk of grain became a symbol of life's deepest mysteries.

In this episode we explore:

• Lammas and Imbolc as complementary stages of the same cycle
• Demeter, Persephone, and the sacred symbolism of the seed
• The Eleusinian Mysteries 
• What gardening can teach us about creativity, focus, and discernment
• Honouring both what is ready to emerge and what is ready to be harvested

If you'd like to go a layer deeper, join me on Patreon for weekly Magic Monday videos, tarot reflections, guided meditations, and a warm, supportive community.

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Thank you so much for listening.

Blessed be.

Wendy

SONGS THAT ALIGN WITH THIS EPISODE:

Really, my entire Persephone album is a fitting accompaniment for this episode, but here's a few tracks that are particular relevant: 

Oh Golden Grain
Ruby Seed
Before and After Life
Eleusis

And here's a link to my film clip for Eleusis. Right at the start, when I'm wearing the cloak, I'm at the actual ancient site of Eleusis. The rest is recorded  at a temple on the island of Corfu.  

ELEUSIS FILMCLIP 

UPCOMING SHOWS 

Don't forget to check out my upcoming shows / Australian tour at www.wendyrule.com 

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Apollo and the Creative Spark – Preparing for Leo Season

As Cancer season gives way to Leo, we move from the fertile darkness of potential into the radiant act of creative expression. In this episode, we explore creativity not as a rare gift reserved for artists, but as a universal human birthright.

Guided by the golden god Apollo, we journey through myth, divination, and the ancient Muses to discover how inspiration arises, how it takes form, and how we can learn to trust the natural cycles of our own creative lives.

In this episode we explore:

• Leo season and the creative fire of self-expression
• Apollo as guide to creativity, beauty, divination, and refinement
• The Delphic Oracle, the Muses, and the sacred origins of inspiration
• Trusting creative cycles, including times of apparent creative block
• Creativity as both a personal practice and a gift shared with the wider community

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Thank you so much for listening. If you're enjoying Darkness and Light, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast and leave a rating or review—it really helps others discover the show.

Blessed be.

Wendy

SONGS THAT ALIGN WITH THIS EPISODE:

• An Invitation to the Muses
• A Thousand Ways to Start a Fire

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Hello friends, and welcome back to Darkness and Light. 

As the Moon wanes and the Sun journeys through Cancer, I explore the watery gifts of Cancer season: emotion, protection, and the nurturing presence of the Great Cosmic Mother. From the vastness of deep space to the depths of the ocean, we'll journey into the fertile darkness from which all things emerge.

I'm also joined by renowned Pagan priestess, author, and community elder Selena Fox, who shares her insights on the Void, deep space, Goddess spirituality, and the importance of balancing action with reflection.

In this episode

• Cancer season and the gifts of Cardinal Water
• The Great Cosmic Mother and the Creative Void
• Deep space, mystery, and Goddess spirituality
• A conversation with Selena Fox
• Creativity, gestation, and the wisdom of fallow times 

ABOUT SELENA FOX
Selena Fox is a Pagan priestess, author, teacher, community elder, and co-founder of Circle Sanctuary. For more than five decades she has been a leading voice in contemporary Pagan spirituality, Goddess traditions, environmental stewardship, and interfaith work.

Connect with Selena

Website
Instagram
Circle Sanctuary
Pagan Spirit Gathering

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

This episode features an excerpt from "Void" from my album Darkness and Light.

PATREON

Thanks to the generosity of my Patreon community and their monthly contributions, I'm able to present this podcast ad free. This means that we can stay 'in the zone' without our flow being broken. But it also means that I don't make any money at all from the podcast itself, and it takes up a huge amount of my time and focus. If you're getting something out of this Darkness and Light podcast, maybe you'd consider joining my Patreon community? There's lots of bonus material, including weekly 'Magic Monday videos, songs, Full Moon meditations etc. Membership starts at just $5USD per month (about $8.50 AUD). And if you can't afford that right now, please know that you are very welcome here, and I appreciate you tuning in.  :) 

💜 Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/wendyrule

SOME OTHER SONGS I'VE WRITTEN THAT FIT THE THEME OF THIS EPISODE: 

All Life Flows Into The Great Mother

Hail to the Moon 

Underworld Queen

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 7 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we celebrate the upcoming Solstice: Midsummer in the Northern Hemisphere and Midwinter in the Southern. We explore the radiant power of the Sun, and what it truly means to “shine your light.”

We journey with the ancient Greek Sun God Helios across the sky, celebrating the joy and vitality of solar energy, as well as the dangers of solar imbalance: from ego inflation (too much Sun) to depression (too little). And with mythology, astrology, and tarot as our guides, we reflect on ways we can maintain balance and reconnect with our own authentic inner light.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Blessed Be
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• Sunlight as the source of life
• The Solstice
• Helios and Greek solar mythology
• The solar plexus and inner radiance
• Healthy confidence versus ego inflation
• Depression, renewal, and the healing power of sunlight
• Creativity, authenticity, and shining your light

PATREON

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If you’d like to help sustain the show, you can join my Patreon community for about the cost of a cup of coffee each month. You’ll find the link below.

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MUSIC:
Music featured in this episode is drawn from my ambient meditation album Darkness and Light.
Featured track: DAY    (You might like to check out the version of this song with words, too!

Other songs from my back catalogue that echo the themes of this episode:

THINK OF THE DAY
SHINE
FIRST LIGHT
MIDSUMMER
WINTER
LONGEST NIGHTS
MEADOWLARK

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 6 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we explore the mercurial world of Hermes: trickster, messenger, and magician. We celebrate Gemini energy, the Magic of language and storytelling, and the playful wisdom of the trickster archetype.

This episode also features my first guest interview on the podcast, with the wonderful Laura Tempest Zakroff -  author, artist, witch, educator, creator of numerous oracle decks, and a Gemini! Laura joins me to discuss sigils, Tarot, humor, and Magic as well as her latest book, Tarot by Tempest.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessings,
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• Gemini as Mutable Air and the power of change
• Mercury: the fastest planet and ruler of Gemini
• Hermes as messenger, traveler, trickster, and psychopomp
• Ancient Hermstones, crossroads,  and offerings to travelers
• Travel, storytelling, and transformation
• The mercurial art of commerce
• The trickster archetype in myth and modern culture

And  a reminder to check out my PATREON PAGE!

SPECIAL GUEST: LAURA TEMPEST ZAKROFF

Here's where you can find out more about Laura, her visual art, her classes, and her books and decks: 

LAURA'S WEBSITE: https://lauratempestzakroff.com/

LAURA'S LINKTREE (Links to Everything!): 

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MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

The music in this episode is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 5 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we turn toward the energy of the Waxing Crescent Moon, emerging from the darkness of the Dark Moon and calling us into action, direction, and new beginnings.

Guided by the Greek goddess Artemis, we explore the Wild Within — that instinctive, autonomous part of ourselves that knows how to move through the world with clarity, courage, and precision.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessings,
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• the Waxing Crescent Moon as a time of activation, direction, and new beginnings
• Artemis as Goddess of the Wilderness, autonomy, and the untamed self
• the deeper meaning of “wild” as alignment with nature, not chaos
• the Maiden archetype as an energetic phase beyond gender and age
• the balance of life and death — Artemis as both hunter and protector
• boundaries, consequence, and personal sovereignty
• liminal spaces — twilight, thresholds, and the edges between worlds
• Artemis as protector of childbirth and guide through transition
• the connection between animals, instinct, and the wild within
• finding Artemis in the modern world — from wilderness to everyday life
• a guided visualization to set intention and send your arrows forward
• a tarot reflection on The Chariot

PATREON

As always, this podcast is supported by my wonderful Patreon community, which allows me to keep the show free from ads. For about the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can access weekly Magic Monday videos (tarot, music, Magic), monthly Full Moon Meditations, and deeper dives into the tarot card from each episode.

Check out my Patreon page here:

👉PATREON  www.patreon.com/wendyrule

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

The music in this episode is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP

OTHER SONGS FOR THIS EPISODE

Here's a link to my song about Artemis that I mention in this episode

• Artemis of the Eucalypts

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 4 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we continue our journey through Taurus season, as the waning Moon leads us toward the Taurus Dark Moon.

Guided by Aphrodite, we explore the beauty and sensuality of the physical world, and the deep wisdom of spirit expressed through form. We also turn to the shadow side of this energy — attachment, accumulation, and the fear of “not enough” — and how the waning Moon invites us to release, rebalance, and return to flow.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessings,
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• the waning Moon as a time of release and inward reflection
• Taurus as Fixed Earth and the immanence of Spirit in matter
• Venus as Morning and Evening Star, and the Rose of Venus cycle
• Aphrodite’s origins and her connection to Inanna, Ishtar, and Astarte
• love and war as intertwined forces within the Goddess
• Cyprus, copper, and the sacred link between beauty and metallurgy
• the shadow side of Taurus — attachment, accumulation, and excess
• the myth of King Midas and the illusion of “more”
• practical ways to work with the Taurus Dark Moon
• honouring Venus through beauty, sensuality, and the body
• a tarot reflection on the Six of Pentacles

PATREON

As always, this podcast is supported by my wonderful Patreon community, which allows me to keep the show free from ads. For about the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can access weekly Magic Monday videos (tarot, music, Magic), monthly Full Moon Meditations, and deeper dives into the tarot card from each episode.

Check out my Patreon page here:

👉PATREON  www.patreon.com/wendyrule

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

The music in this episode (including intro and outro) is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. This is a double album, with the first half featuring trance meditations over ambient soundscapes, and the second half offering those same soundscapes without vocals (this instrumental version is what you hear in the podcast).

You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP

OTHER SONGS FOR THIS SEASON

Here are a few songs of mine that resonate with the themes of Taurus, Venus, and the beauty of the physical world:

• Bliss
• Guided by Venus
• Lilith
• Eve
• Butterfly's Wing

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