This week we take a look at the lore behind the mysterious Dark Watchers. Little is known about them which makes them even cooler! Come along with us as we read some stories, and of course pull some cards!

Episode Resources:

https://santamariatimes.com/opinion/columnists/mark-james-miller-have-you-seen-the-dark-watchers/article_cc7921e4-2029-5c05-91f3-ac835fba6537.html

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dnQfo2pahi4

https://www.livescience.com/dark-watchers-california-optical-illusion.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Watchers

https://magickandalchemy.com/ghost-stories-the-dark-watchers/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-dark-watchers

Decks Used:

Oracle of Oddities

Oracle of You by Fiona Horne

Viator Somniorum Oneiromancy Deck 

This week we talk about the story that inspired The Exorcist. The truth is, we had our skeptical spectacles on the whole time. Listen in and decide whether you think this was based on truth or the power of suggestion.

Episode Resources:

https://www.historicmysteries.com/roland-doe/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism_of_Roland_Doe

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rNtlQRFp0a4

Decks Used:

Oracle of Oddities By Claire Goodchild 

Art History Tarot By Red Orchid Publishing

Join us this week as we discuss the story of another Serial Murderess, Mary Ann Cotton. Her murder preference...poison! Karly's favorite! Come along for this tale, a little bit of medical and astrological insight, and some good ol' card slingin' in the second half. Enjoy!

**Please note that all opinions expressed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only. We do not condone or promote heinous crimes or murder whatsoever.**

Episode Resources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Cotton

https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-ann-cotton

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Ann-Cotton

Decks Used:

Memento Mori + Oracle of Oddities by Claire Goodchild of Black and the Moon

Edward Munch Tarot by Red Orchid Publishing

Join the Housewives this week as they talk about the dark history of Elizabeth Bathory, the Blood Countess. Was she guilty of the crimes she committed? Or was she the victim of overinflated stories created to put her in her place? You be the judge...

**Please note that all opinions expressed are for entertainment purposes only. We do not condone or promote heinous crimes or murder whatsoever.**

Time Stamps For Elizabeth's Torture Resume:

Begins 29:50 + Ends 40:21

Episode Resources:

https://youtu.be/oOAyQUBithQ

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Báthory

https://historyofyesterday.com/the-story-of-elizabeth-bathory-the-blood-countess-150768eeb62d

Decks Used:

Oracle of Oddities + Memento Mori by Claire Goodchild of Black and the Moon

Art history Trot For Past Lives by Red Orchid Publishing

On this week's episode we get into the topic of "Witch Wounds". What are they and how we can recognize them. In the second half, we take to the cards and look at each others witch wounds. It was awkward and uncomfortable, but also enlightening...if that's even possible!? Enjoy!

Episode Resources:

https://www.victoriapirini.co/blog/2018/3/5/what-is-the-witch-wound

https://medium.com/purrfect-alchemy/the-trinity-wounds-the-witch-wound-4270d5d351a7

Decks Used:

The Art History Tarot For Past Lives by Red Orchid Publishing

The Edvard Munch Tarot for Relationships by Red Orchid Publishing

Uncover Your Past Lives Oracle by Mandy Peterson (Mentioned but not used during the episode)

Memento Mori + Oracle of Oddities by Clair Goodchild

This week we travel across the sea to Lancashire, England to discuss the sad tale of the Pendle Witches that took place over 400 years ago.

There is a petition linked below to help pardon them on the 400th anniversary of their needless deaths. The petition will be open until Halloween. Go cast your vote! Witches unite!

Episode Resources:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MATKIhrDZSc

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Sampson

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendle_witches

Petition · Consider the legal pardon of the "Pendle Witches" hung at Lancaster Castle. · Change.org

Tarot and Oracle Decks Used:

Art History Tarot For Past Lives

Memento Mori Oracle Deck + Oracle of Oddities Deck by Claire Goodchild

This week we talk about the RMS Queen Mary's legacy at sea, as well as the souls of those who died aboard her and are now contained within like eternal cargo.

Episode Resources:

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-queenmary/

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/queen-mary

https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/most-haunted-hotel-america-queen-mary

https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/How-Disney-tried-to-turn-the-Queen-Mary-into-a-15689671.php

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f5GhIb4M99w

Tarot and Oracle Decks Used:

The Zombie Tarot by Paul Kepple

The Memento Mori by Claire Goodchild of Black and the Moon

Oracle of Oddities by Claire Goodchild of Black and the Moon

This week we dive into the twisted and impressive story of serial Killer Herman Webster Mudgett, aka Dr. H.H. Holmes. Enjoy!

Episode Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes

https://www.biography.com/news/hh-holmes-victims

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/hh-holmes

https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes

http://martinhillortiz.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-twenty-seven-murders-of-henry-h_27.html?m=1

Oracle Deck Used:

The Memento Mori by Black and the Moon

This week the Housewives talk about Aliens and Travis Walton, who's story inspired the movie Fire In The Sky. Do we believe this story? Maybe!

Episode References:

Syfy.com- The Abduction (Season 2 Episode 9)

www.travis-walton.com 

 The Joe Rogan Show- Travis Walton Tells His Abduction Story Of Alien Abduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsiKEBAFmm4

Unacknowledged- An Expose Of The World's Greatest Secret With Steven M. Greer

Oracle Dec Used:

The Memento Mori Oracle by Black and the Moon

This week we talk about the true events that inspired Nightmare on Elm Street, take a few detours, read listener dream stories, and get into some dream interpretations! Enjoy!

Oracle and Tarot Decks Used:

Oracle of Oddities and Memento Mori Oracle by Claire Goodchild of Black and the Moon.

Art History Tarot For Past Lives By Red Orchid Publishing.

Threads of Fate Oracle

Listener Story Instagram Accounts:

@notsomysticaltarot

@hhibkhpodcast

@coffee_wine_and_witchery

@campfire_chroniclespc

@paranormallyblonde

Episode References:

https://www.livescience.com/8215-die-nightmares.html

https://filmschoolrejects.com/freddy-krueger-origin/?amp