Magic From the Root

It's the most magical time of the year and we're here, closing out 2020 with our Yule episode. Per our usual episodes, we share history, lore, magical things you can do to celebrate and give a heads up on other celebrations that also take place at this time.

As of right now, we are unsure what the future of the podcast looks like. Whatever the case may be, we thank you for going on this journey with us! Blessings to you, and may your spiritual journey be filled with many positive experiences.

Well, hello. In true 2020 fashion, COVID and life got in the way (when all else fails - blame COVID). Because of this, we didn't get an episode recorded for November. We almost skipped this month and then we remembered we had a QandA that we had recorded before the lock-down happened. Until now, it has only been available to Patreon members, but since we shut down Patreon for the time being, we decided to share it with the masses. Enjoy!

Fall is here, days are growing shorter, and the veil is thinning. You know what that means... it's almost time for Samhain!

Join us as we talk about some of the Celtic lore around Samhain, as well as the differences between Samhain, Halloween and Day of the Dead, and the many ways in which they compliment one another. This is a very powerful time of year, and since it's the witches new year, there's no better time to let your witch flag fly, than Samhain!

Tarot Deck Used: Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot

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It's time for another harvest festival (we sure are some partying folk, aren't we?) Today we talk about Mabon - where it originated, some lore around this time of year, ritual ideas and other fun things you can do to celebrate the fall equinox. This is considered Pagan Thanksgiving, so let's give some thanks!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Welcome and Tea Talk

02:36 - Let's chat about Mabon (Pagan Thanksgiving)

34:05 - Tarot time

Tarot Deck Used: https://yoshiyoshitani.store/collections/tarot (Tarot of the Divine)

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We're back with a new episode for the month. Today we're here to talk about one of O'Dell's favorite topics: Candle Magic. Candle magic is a very powerful tool, and we have all kinds of information for you - especially for those of you just starting your journey.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:00 - Welcome back

00:04:50 - Tea talk

00:06:32 - Today's Topic - Candle Magic

00:07:29 - Picking a candle

00:09:45 - Color correspondence

00:26:26 - Different shapes and sizes

00:31:06 - Dressing the candle

00:35:48 - Setting your intention

00:41:47 - A touch of divination

00:52:47 - Take notes in your book of shadows

00:55:33 - Disposing of the remnants

00:58:50 - Lighting and snuffing out your candles

01:00:44 - Tarot time

Tarot Deck Used: https://www.elementsofmagick.com/tarottidbits/78-cards-tarot3312016 (The Eight Coins Tattoo Tarot)

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Yes - we're still "winning" the Covid-19 game. (insert eye-roll here) We're over it, but that's not what we're here to chat about today. Today, we're here to talk about Lughnasad (aka Lammas), the first of three harvest festivals.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:00 - The Crazy State of the World

09:12 - Tea Talk

11:20 - Topic of the Day: Lughnasad

17:07 - Who is Lugh?

22:16 - A Year and a Day

25:40 - Celebrating the Harvest

31:37 - The Story of John Barleycorn

34:49 - Astrological Events

36:48 - Ways to Celebrate

41:53 - Other Celebrations

43:10 - Cord Cutting and Social Justice

46:34 - Tarot Card of the Day

Tarot Deck Used: https://www.earthboundtrading.com/wildwood-tarot-deck (The Wildwood Tarot)

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Newsflash - We're still in isolation mode, but it can't keep us down! Today we're here with tips and tricks around how to time your spells with moon cycles, days of the week and even hours of the day to maximize their impact.

Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:00 - Catching Up

00:05:38 - Tea Talk

00:07:10 - Today we're talking about spell timing

00:08:34 - The Moon Cycles

00:20:34 - Magic with the Seasons

00:28:25 - The Moon and the Astrological Signs

00:33:20 - Magic During the Week

00:55:46 - Time of the Day Magic

01:02:41 - Tarot card of the week

App mentioned on the show:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deluxe-moon-pro/id482361332 (Deluxe Moon app for iPhone)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifewaresolutions.dm2andhl=en_US (Deluxe Moon app for Android)

Tarot Deck Used: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738715650 (Legacy of the Divine Tarot)

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In the second part of our spirit guide episode, we get personal. We talk about the things we do to keep the relationships strong, as well as give some insight into how we connected with some of our guides, and how we continue to grow and learn about these complex, but rewarding connections.

Chapters:00:00 - Intro

01:00 Welcome back!

01:42 - Honoring your guides - some things you can do to engage with and honor your guides.

07:37 - O'Dell talks about the first guide he met several years ago. It was scary and unexpected, but this guide has really been there for him. She chose him, and it's been an amazing connection.

19:06 - Who is that? Years later, O'Dell met a guide who has been appearing to him for several years - and she was not messing around. She needed to be heard!

35:11 - Andrea talks about how she came to know her guides.

40:39 - Andrea tells a story about how she connected with the goddess Oshun.

52:50 - Sometimes guides can be very insistent. When they need you to know and/or do something, the message can be very loud and very clear. Sometimes it's fun, other times it's intimidating, but the connections are so worth it.

01:02:59 - This week's card is... (another oracle card)

Oracle Deck Used: Wisdom ofhttps://www.colettebaronreid.com/use-colettes-free-online-oracle-cards-app/ ( the Oracle by Collette Baron-Reid)

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Hello, friends! The day has finally come. We've talked about this episode forever. We actually recorded this one right about the time things started to shut down, and now - here it is. The first of our two-part spirit guide episode.

In this first part, we talk about what a spirit guide is, how you know when they're around and ideas on how you can meet and get to know yours.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Welcome and tea talk

02:47 - Today's topic is... spirit guides (in case you haven't already guessed.) We give a quick overview of what we plan to cover.

05:19 - What is a spirit guide and what form might they come in? We cover ancestors, angels/archangels, deities (gods, goddesses or ascended masters), animal familiars, and more.

15:23 - How do you know when your guides are communicating with you? There are several ways that your guides may be sending you a message, and several ways in which they will communicate with you.

20:07 - How can I connect with my guides? It's not always easy - just like with any other relationship, and it may be confusing - especially at first - but it gets easier. We give you a few tips and tricks and words of encouragement, starting with a spirit walk.

33:05 - How to safely return from a spirit walk and maintain the connection afterward.

35:14 - Other way to connect with your guides include scrying (flames, smoke, crystal balls or water), spirit boards (aka Ouija Boards), auto-writing, and pendulums.

39:20 - Once you've made contact, be sure to maintain the relationship. Don't just call on your guides when you need something. Honor them, talk to them, and respect them. They are like friends and the relationships need to be fed and nourished, respected and maintained.

41:59 - Card of the week (We used an Oracle deck this week).

We'll see you next week for part 2! We have lots more information regarding how we connected with our guides, what we've learned, and how we maintain the relationships.

Oracle Deck Used: Wisdom ofhttps://www.colettebaronreid.com/use-colettes-free-online-oracle-cards-app/ ( the Oracle by Collette Baron-Reid)

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