Magic From the Root

It probably goes without saying, but we're still in Covid-19 isolation mode, and we're doing our best to make it work (though remote recording comes with all kinds of fun challenges).

It's hard to believe, but we're already coming up on the Summer Solstice (aka Litha, Midsummer or Bonfire Day). Per usual, we're here to give you some history, some happenings and some ideas on how you can celebrate this fire holiday, and send the sun off with a bang.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Welcome back shenanigans. We're still doing our best to record remotely (and we're over it.)

02:39 - Tea Talk

04:57 - One of the perks of being a Patreon member is a shout out on an episode, and we now have our first member. Welcome (and thank you) to our new supporter.

06:08 - Midsummer (aka Litha, Summer Solstice) is upon us, and we give you an overview of some of the traditional things that were/are celebrated during this holiday. (Here's a hint - lots of fire and fae folk.)

11:58 - There are a number of celestial events during this time of year. We give you an overview of different constellations and other astrological happenings.

15:60 - Another thing that is really celebrated at this time of year is marriage and partnership.

16:53 - Next we talk about the need fire, also known as the fire of necessity - an ancient Saxon tradition.

21:17 - Like the idea of having your own need fire, but can't setup a bonfire? We have a suggestion.

23:80 - All about the God of Nocturnal Thunder (not the other nocturnal thing...)

24:13 - Things you can add to your midsummer altar and spells you can perform at this time.

31:23 - We chat about other traditional things people do at this time of year like hunting willow wisps while you wait for the sun to rise, and drinking honey meade. (Which leads to a discussion on how the word honeymoon came about.)

36:23 - Meaning of Solstice - where it comes from, and what it represents.

42:03 - Send your messages of hope, prosperity and abundance to the land of Spirit with "The Dreamer".

45:05 - It's time for this week's tarot pull.

48:56 - Final words of wisdom (or something) before we sign off for the day.

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

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Andrea and I are very excited to welcome Jai Medina (they/them) as our guest on this episode.

Jai is a two-spirit Shamanic Healer, and we brought them on the show to talk about (wait for it) healing. First, I have to say that the energy between the three of us was off the chart, and you'll hear some of the crackling and popping in the audio. We did our best to edit it out and balance things the best we could, but it's still there a bit. At one point in the episode, Jai offers a prayer, and during their prayer, you can hear a very faint heartbeat. It almost feels like the single heartbeat that connects the three of us (and you’ll hear all about our past life connection when it comes up during the episode.)

While we initially invited Jai over to chat about personal healing, eventually the conversation turned toward cultural appropriation in spiritual practices. While this wasn't the intended topic when we started out, I'm a firm believer that this was the conversation that needed to happen, which is why I chose to not re-record the episode in hopes of getting rid of some of the background noise. We would never be able to recreate the energy or the conversation that took place that day, so here you have it in its pure form. Enjoy!

oo:oo - We start with a special announcement from O'Dell about the episode.

03:04 - Show intro.

04:02 - Andrea opens the show with a howdy, a shout out to our special guest and we move right into tea talk.

06:29 - We haven't seen one another in a few weeks and we have all sorts of catching up to do. Andrea got a new car, O'Dell had some very standard O'Dell mix-ups, and Jai gives us a look into what their week was like.

10:43 - Andrea introduces Jai, and mentions the past-life relationship between the two of them (which is very apparent in their interaction), and Jai tells us a little about them.

13:42 - Jai offers a prayer to give us some insight into how they begin their work. (You can also hear a very faint, but steady heartbeat in the background. I like to think it's the heartbeat that connects the three of us - more on that in a bit!)

16:36 - Jai gives us a little more insight into how they work.

17:56 - Jai shares with us a story of how they were healed and first connected with Spirit, and speaks about the wounded healer.

22:46 - Jai talks about soul lineage versus genetic lineage, and this is where the coolest revelation ever happens - a connection that Andrea, Jai and I have from a past life. A-maz-ing!

23:55 - We make a segue into past life encounters and how it can affect our present-day lives.

26:04 - What is the difference between being a Shaman versus a Shamanic Healer? (http://jaimedina.com/?page_id=293 (Read this article Jai wrote)) This is an important topic and leads us to our discussion about cultural appropriation.

31:21 - White Orphan Syndrome - Jai shares their term for white people who don't feel like they have a culture of their own because it is designed to be invisible to them.

34:50 - Look at your own heritage, rather than attaching to cultures that aren't yours. Your ancestors need you!

40:12 - What is cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation?

41:16 - Healing on an individual level and a cultural level.

47:20 - Healing dark energies - Jai does this (and of course O'Dell is immediately intrigued.)

51:51 - We segue into a topic about how you have to engage in order to heal and cleanse, and it's a continuous daily practice.

57:10 - Jai talks about how we, as humans, have these ancient tribal ways and the lack of connection plays a big part in society's mental health issues and our disconnect from each other. We need each other to heal. We need a reweaving.

01:06:39 - Jai has a final message for our listeners about healing, and listening to our hearts and respecting others.

01:09:48 - Jai draws our Tarot card for the show and shares their interpretation, and then we sign off.

Links to more info from Jai:

http://jaimedina.com (Jai's Website)...

Hi, friends. It goes without saying that at the time of this recording, we are still in isolation mode here in Portland. But - we're making it work.

In keeping with our theme of covering the basics this first season, today we're talking about altars. Do you need one? How elaborate does it need to be? What do you put on one? Never fear, we're here to help!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Welcome. We're still isolating, and it's getting really old.

02:03 - Patreon News - We have one, and we have all kinds of extras for subscribers.

03:08 - Tea Talk

04:23 - Today's topic is... Altars.

05:11 - What is an altar? The biggest thing to remember is that altars need to be tended to and taken care of. They can also be big or small, and you can create one anywhere.

09:59 - Location, location, location. Ideas for where you can setup your altar(s).

14:23 - Ideas on different items you can add to your altar that represent all of the elements.

29:10 - Adding personal items, scrying items and/or totems to your altar.

31:45 - It's important to setup your altar to match the work you are doing on it.

36:34 - Trust your gut. Listen to your intuition to decide if something is really right for your altar.

41:06 - Keep the energy and altar space clear with regular cleanings.

45:15 - Ancestral Altars - These are really special things and there are a few things you should remember when creating these.

54:32 - Today's tarot card is...

57:28 - We say goodbye for the day and hope for a quick end to this isolation stuff!

Tarot deck used this week:https://deviantmooninc.com/products/deviant-moon-tarot-borderless-new-sealed?variant=8897948778539 ( Deviant Moon Tarot)

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Hello, hello, hello. We're once again coming at you from Covid-19, social distancing/isolation land. Today we have an extra fun episode to help you pass the time. We are joined by the lovely (and hilarious) Miss Renée, Tarot reader and astrologer extraordinaire, and we're talking about one of our favorite divination tools - the Tarot. Miss Renée has all kinds of tips and tricks for all of us, and delivers it all with a delicious sense of humor.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Welcome and check-ins - We're still doing the whole isolation thing, and we're learning a lot about ourselves.

03:44 - Tea Time - What are you drinking today? (Hint, we are bougie today.)

07:40 - Meet Miss Renée - Tarot reader and astrologer extraordinaire!

09:25 - Calling in my Peeps - A prayer from Miss Renée to center herself.

10:53 - Miss Renee's path to Tarot and Astrology

19:39 - Category is... Tarot! And we have lots of questions for Miss Renée.

21:45 - What's your favorite deck?

25:06 - What is your favorite spread?

26:40 - How do you feel about reversals?

28:25 - Swords vs. Wands

30:53 - What do you like about the Tarot?

32:29 - How Astrology and Tarot relate

34:50 - Do you have a favorite card?

36:42 - Any pet peeves when doing readings?

38:58 - How do you feel about doing readings for yourself?

41:55 - Tips for new Tarot dabblers

44:48 - What about the Oracle?

47:34 - The Fool's Journey

50:57 - Tarot card of the day

54:16 - See you next time!

Links:

https://missreneehealing.com (Miss Renée's Website)

https://www.instagram.com/missreneehealing/ (Follow Miss Renée on Instagram)

https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Lenormand-Precise-Practical-Fortunetelling-ebook/dp/B00ID8MDWE/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=lenormand+bookandqid=1588023493andsr=8-1 (Link to the Lenormand book O'Dell speaks about)

Tarot deck used this week: https://www.usgamesinc.com/The-New-Mythic-Tarot.html (The Mythic Tarot)

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Welcome back! Even though we're in isolation, we were able to make a remote recording session work, and we're super-excited to be here chatting about Beltane. (Please forgive a few slight audio glitches.) The lovely Danielle Renée (Andrea's friend and mentor) is here with us today to chat about this fun and frivolous holiday. We talk about what the holiday is all about and some fun things that you can do to celebrate - even if you're isolated.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Welcome from isolation land - At the time of this recording, we in Portland were about three-weeks into COVID-19 isolation. We chat a bit about how things have been.

02:46 - Tea Talk - What are you drinking today?

05:09 - We have a guest! Danielle Renée is Andrea's mentor, dear friend, and a very welcome addition to today's show. She's a very sweet and amazing person!

08:05 - Danielle Renée talks about her spiritual path.

22:33 - The subject at hand... today's episode is all about Beltane, and, surprise, surprise, it's one of Andrea's favorites. Andrea also shares a few other celebrations that also take place around this time.

26:26 - We talk about the basics of Beltane. Fertility, flowers, and fiestiness abound. This is really the "kicking off" of summer.

30:41 - Playfulness and mischief are plentiful when the fae come to play!

32:56 - All about May poles and the honoring of sexuality. Also, the beauty of the balance between the masculine and the feminine, and the interplay between the two

37:30 - Bonfires are a big part of Beltane. We take about the purification and protection rituals that also take place during this festival (it is a fire festival after all.)

41:05 - Celebrating in isolation - How do we celebrate such an intimate holy day in isolation? (Danielle Renée has a few ideas.)

48:15 - We chat about various spells and rituals that can be done during this time.

56:53 - Andrea lists a few offerings you can leave for the fae, and we provide a few other ideas of things you can do to celebrate.

01:03:08 - Danielle Renée pulled our Tarot card today, and it fits perfectly with what is going on in the world.

01:05:44 - We sign off, and before we go Andrea and Danielle Renée chat about where you can contact Danielle Renée and some of her course offerings that are coming up.

Links:

https://rippleandknot.com/ (Ripple and Knot - Danielle Renee's website)

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6919/bannock/ (Recipe for Bannock) (throw in some lavender or other edible flowers for some extra flavor.)

Tarot deck used this week: https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/morgan-greer (Morgan Greere Tarot)

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Welcome back! We've gotten several questions from listeners and friends alike that prompted us to take a step back. Today, we're going "back to the basics". We address what it means to be Pagan and how it relates to Witchcraft and Wicca as well as Hoodoo and Vodun (and all the other practices that aren't Christian, Jewish or Muslim.) We also give an overview of the Wheel of the Year for those of you who currently practice, or are considering starting a more traditional Neo-Pagan practice.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Tea Talk

02:46 - Spiritual Awakening? - O'Dell got a good spanking from a spirit guide and he tells us all about it.

03:16 - Why the basics? Andrea talks a bit about why we decided to do this episode.

05:29 - What is Paganism? We talk about what Paganism is (no, it's not devil worship), and how we are all Pagans - and it's awesome!

07:42 - Andrea talks about Animism (and O'Dell illustrates what it's not (unfortunately).

09:22 - What is witchcraft? You mean not all witches practice Wicca? And not all people who do magic call themselves a witch or practice witchcraft? Say what?

21:16 - So, what about Hoodoo and Vodun? Where do they fall?

29:02 - So what is the difference between modern and traditional witchcraft? We'll tell you!

34:56 - What next? We'll give you some tips on how to practice. We also realize that we can't possibly know everything about all the other Pagan practices out there, but we'd sure love to hear about them. Reach out to us. Teach us.

37:51 - We talk about the major Sabats (Pagan holidays) also known as the Wheel of the Year.

49:17 - Tarot time! Which card did we draw today?

53:11 - Closing out the show. Until next time!

Links to books mentioned in this episode:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453.Witches_Midwives_and_Nurses (Witches, Midwives and Nurses: A History of Women Healers )

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51844841-the-crooked-path?from_search=trueandfrom_srp=trueandqid=dLxuuoHyfFandrank=8 (The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35847046-the-modern-witchcraft-guide-to-the-wheel-of-the-year?from_search=trueandfrom_srp=trueandqid=FJzVXtuluSandrank=2 (Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Wheel of the Year)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/916502.Gay_Witchcraft?from_search=trueandfrom_srp=trueandqid=oXgCL2mOoLandrank=1 (Gay Witchcraft)

Tarot deck used today: https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/rider (The Rider Waite Tarot)

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00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Welcome to the Quarantine Q&A

02:05 - Tea talk time

03:09 - Question #1 - How do I know if a spirit or guide is trying to connect with me?

10:56 - Question #2 - Do you follow certain Gods/Goddesses or deities?

18:26 - Question #3 - How do I know what "type" of witch I am? Do I have to pick one?

21:38 - Question #4 - Why do you think some people are more drawn to witchcraft than others"

23:47 - Question #5 - How do you know which spell will be most effective?

27:48 - Question #6 - When using a recipe, how do you know which herbs or oils to use when it gives multiple options?

31:09 - Am I supposed to follow a specific path or structure in my practice?

37:11 - Question #8 - As I am new to practicing, what is the best way to protect myself?

41:17 - Question #9 - Do you practice dark magic?

47:01 - Tarot time

48:26 - Farewell message of hope, love, appreciation and healing

While "social distancing", Andrea and O'Dell put out a call for questions on Instagram and you all delivered! They are here today to answer them in a special Q&A session.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Welcome to the Quarantine Q&A

02:05 - Tea talk time

03:09 - Question #1 - How do I know if a spirit or guide is trying to connect with me?

10:56 - Question #2 - Do you follow certain Gods/Goddesses or deities?

18:26 - Question #3 - How do I know what "type" of witch I am? Do I have to pick one?

21:38 - Question #4 - Why do you think some people are more drawn to witchcraft than others"

23:47 - Question #5 - How do you know which spell will be most effective?

27:48 - Question #6 - When using a recipe, how do you know which herbs or oils to use when it gives multiple options?

31:09 - Am I supposed to follow a specific path or structure in my practice?

37:11 - Question #8 - As I am new to practicing, what is the best way to protect myself?

41:17 - Question #9 - Do you practice dark magic?

47:01 - Tarot time

48:26 - Farewell message of hope, love, appreciation and healing

Tarot deck used today: The Linestrider Tarot (http://www.siolothompsonart.com/linestrider-tarot)

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Andrea  shares a few stories where her work didn't hit the mark for various  reasons. Both share lessons learned, and what could have been done  differently to make things go a little better. Listen and learn!

00:59 - Welcomes, introductions, past episode reflections and random musings about life (and food).

03:22 - It’s tea time! Whatcha drinking today?

05:00 - Today we’re talking about spells gone wrong, and O’Dell tells us about a skull spell that he did to bring someone back into his life, and it did not pan out as intended!

22:59 - O’Dell and Andrea chat about lessons learned from the love spell from hell, and O’Dell talks about what he did to clean it up.

25:11 - Andrea chats about a love spell that she did for a friend who wanted some passion to be restored in their relationship, and what went wrong.

29:24 - O’Dell shares a story about a vinegar jar spell he did on a troublesome co-worker who was causing issues for him and bullying several other people on the regular. It was much more intense than he intended. Oops. Cleanup on aisle 3!

38:08 - We chat about why it’s never a good idea to do spell work when you are in the heat of the moment and how best to approach this. We also take a slight detour into the history of cursing and hexing and why it’s not totally bad so long as it is warranted and you’ve covered all bases and have a clear idea that this is the best course of action.

42:20 - Put your back into it! We chat about spells going wrong when you, or whomever you’re doing work for, don’t put any effort into them.

45:27 - Andrea segues into a story about a spell she did for a friend who was awaiting repayment for a huge amount of debt they were owed, and why it didn’t work.

48:07 - Andrea tells a story regarding how spells don’t always work out the way you want them to. She tells a story about a heart opener/healing spell she did to ease the tension between a friend of hers and his ex.

51:08 - Andrea tells a story that’s not necessarily a spell gone wrong. It’s about a doll (O’Dell hates dolls by the way) that she had a strong affection for and the past life connection she had to it. (This is definitely going to be a future topic on the show!)

56:19 - We chat about why it’s a good idea to document everything you do and everything you use in your spells so you can gauge the success (or failure) and learn from it.

58:05 - Tell us your stories of spells gone wrong and what you learned! Send us a message from our website and maybe we’ll share them on the show.

59:07 - Tarot time! Andrea pulls a card from the Santa Muerte Tarot -  Book of the Dead deck. What message do we have for you today?

Santa Muerte Tarot: Book of the Dead

This week's show is all about magic gone wrong. O'Dell shares a couple of stories where his work had some very unintended outcomes, and what he did to reverse it. Andrea shares a few stories where her work didn't hit the mark for various reasons. Both share lessons learned, and what could have been done differently to make things go a little better. Listen and learn!

Chapters:

00:59 - Welcomes, introductions, past episode reflections and random musings about life (and food).

03:22 - It’s tea time! Whatcha drinking today?

05:00 - Today we’re talking about spells gone wrong, and O’Dell tells us about a skull spell that he did to bring someone back into his life, and it did not pan out as intended!

22:59 - O’Dell and Andrea chat about lessons learned from the love spell from hell, and O’Dell talks about what he did to clean it up.

25:11 - Andrea chats about a love spell that she did for a friend who wanted some passion to be restored in their relationship, and what went wrong.

29:24 - O’Dell shares a story about a vinegar jar spell he did on a troublesome co-worker who was causing issues for him and bullying several other people on the regular. It was much more intense than he intended. Oops. Cleanup on aisle 3!

38:08 - We chat about why it’s never a good idea to do spell work when you are in the heat of the moment and how best to approach this. We also take a slight detour into the history of cursing and hexing and why it’s not totally bad so long as it is warranted and you’ve covered all bases and have a clear idea that this is the best course of action.

42:20 - Put your back into it! We chat about spells going wrong when you, or whomever you’re doing work for, don’t put any effort into them.

45:27 - Andrea segues into a story about a spell she did for a friend who was awaiting repayment for a huge amount of debt they were owed, and why it didn’t work.

48:07 - Andrea tells a story regarding how spells don’t always work out the way you want them to. She tells a story about a heart opener/healing spell she did to ease the tension between a friend of hers and his ex.

51:08 - Andrea tells a story that’s not necessarily a spell gone wrong. It’s about a doll (O’Dell hates dolls by the way) that she had a strong affection for and the past life connection she had to it. (This is definitely going to be a future topic on the show!)

56:19 - We chat about why it’s a good idea to document everything you do and everything you use in your spells so you can gauge the success (or failure) and learn from it.

58:05 - Tell us your stories of spells gone wrong and what you learned! Send us a message from our website and maybe we’ll share them on the show.

59:07 - Tarot time! Andrea pulls a card from the Santa Muerte Tarot - Book of the Dead deck. What message do we have for you today?

Tarot deck used: Santa Muerte Tarot: Book of the Dead (https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738754383)

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