The Villa Fortuna Podcast with Chelsea Guagliardo

thank you all so much for your kind words and support on my journey of praying the rosary for 90 plus days to make changes in my life and to grow closer to the saints, Christ and God.

I've had some unexpected changes happening and I wanted to share as a testament of - this can happen for you too.

I'm walking you through my process of fasting, tithings and prayer.

I prayed the rosary for over 30 days and it has changed my entire life and I wanted to share this with you too!

I felt it really important to release this episode this week for those who are seeking deep change within their life. The rosary is a powerful tool as we ask Mother Mary for her intercession.

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Happy October! In today's episode we're discussing the mystical month of October and what the energy of this season bring us - abundance, harvest, gathering and the veil thinning for communing with our ancestors.

I'll also be giving an astrological forecast for the new and full moons for this month so you know what you need to focus on, accompanied with an Italian oracle reading.

Enjoy the read and advice for this month and happy October!

chapters:

october celebration, rituals and season meaning: (0:00)

october new moon in libra: (10:50)

october full moon in taurus: (18:21)

october's italian oracle reading: (24:23)

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Spend a full day in NYC with me as we dive into Italian spiritual history from the history of an Italian tarot deck to celebrating the iconic 100 years of the Feast of San Gennaro.

We get to see one of the oldest Italian tarot decks, The Visconti Sforza Tarot from the Renaissance period, at the Morgan Library's Exhibition Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions - we're diving into the history of tarot, how did it become a form of divination?

We then are taking the subway into Canal Street to celebrate the 100 year old feast of San Gennaro in the heart of Little Italy.

Thank you to the Morgan Library for hosting me and giving me a private tour of the Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions exhibition that's currently on display until October 4th with now extended hours from 10:30AM - 8PM ET while the exhibit winds down!

Chapters:

intro: (0:00)

divination in the renaissance era: (2:34)

tarot officially becomes a form of divination: (6:11)

the influence of women in tarot: (9:10)

we're off to san gennaro!!!: (12:54)

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Come hang out with me this weekend as I sit down and update you on my life - we're diving into my italian tarot deck review and then we're going to take a trip to my cousins to turn 220lbs of tomatoes into sauce!

"lean not onto your own understanding" - proverbs 3:5-6

chapters:

spiritual advice on struggling: (0:00)

tarot giveaway!: (10:08)

italian tarot decks i love: (13:03)

exciting news, life updates + chit chat: (17:38)

sauce day vlog: (22:38)

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In this episode, we’re exploring the Italian folk altar and the deeply personal relationship Italians and the Italian diaspora have with the saints and the Madonna.

We’ll discuss why sacred spaces can be found throughout Italian homes, from kitchens and bedrooms to shelves and small corners, and how these altars reflect our relationships with patron saints and the Madonna.

We’ll also explore the Madonna as a motherly and protective presence, St. Joseph and the home, what you can place on an altar, and the history of discrimination and marginalization surrounding Italian Catholic folk traditions.

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In Italian Catholic belief, the saints are not simply figures from they are spiritual guides and intercessors who can pray on our behalf, accompany us through difficult times, and help guide us closer to God.

Within Italian folk practices, devotion to the saints has also become deeply woven into everyday life, family traditions, rituals, prayers, and spiritual practices passed down through our families.

I’m sharing a deeply personal story about my own encounter with the Madonna in a dream, and how that experience became part of my journey back to Italian folk practices. For me, reconnecting with these traditions became a way of reclaiming my family’s culture, spirituality, and ancestral heritage.

If you feel disconnected from your own cultural or spiritual traditions, I hope this reminds you that finding your way back can begin with something very simple - listening, learning, praying, and being open to where that path may lead you.

The saints can be guides but, finding our way home begins with simply answering their call.

Chapters:

intro: 0:00

italian folk protection charms for the villa members: (1:50)

the purpose of saints: (2:36)

my journey back into italian folk practices, saints and spiritual advice: (9:06)

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Welcome back to the Villa Fortuna! Today we’re opening up the villa doors with a conversation with Dr. Gina Miele on her new book Italian Folklore: Rituals, Celebrations, and Ancient Traditions!

Dr. Miele takes us through her research, her own story of reconnection to her families Italian folk practices, why keeping our traditions, superstitions and mysticism is so important, how Italians and Italian Americans view saints and the importance of women as healers in the community in both past, present and future.

I hope you enjoy her work and this conversation with Dr. Gina as much as I did and please consider supporting her work! You can pre-order her book Italian Folklore: Rituals, Celebrations, and Ancient Traditions here:

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Today we're exploring the world of italian american folk magic - it's deep and rich cultural history, the belief behind the magic and mysticism and how catholicism is synchronized and a main focus of the practice - citing and using the work of Dr. Sabina Magliocco.

Chapters:

intro: (0:00)

join the villa extra members content for more!: (0:51)

italian american folk magic vs. italian folk magic explained: (1:48)

origins, oppression and the belief system: (7:22)

catholicism and italy: (19:00)

catholic mysticism, saints and folk magic: (27:19)

italian folk magic and community: (33:08)

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Source referenced:Magliocco, S. (2018). Witchcraft, healing and vernacular magic in Italy. In W. de Blécourt & O. Davies (Eds.), Witchcraft Continued (pp. 151–173). Manchester University Press. https://doi.org/10.7765/9781526137975.00012

Italians and Italian Americans believe heavily in the evil eye, and today we're going to uncover why.

Where does this belief come from?

Who is most likely to get the evil eye?

What is the evil eye?

How can we protect ourselves from it, and how do we remove it if we get hit?

I'm sharing everything I know about the malocchio—personal stories of how my family taught me about it, the history behind the belief, protection, and so much more.

Chapters:

Intro: (0:00)

The Time I Was Hit with the Evil Eye: (1:54)

The Evil Eye, the Quiet Curse: (6:30)

Who Gives You the Evil Eye?: (10:42)

Evil Eye Protection Amulets and Symbols: (19:14)

How Do We Remove It?: (24:27)

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