July’s moon is known as the Blessing Moon, Buck Moon, and Lavender Moon, and today’s full moon is particularly magical. Not only is it a deep red blood moon, but it is also the longest lunar eclipse of this century! So take the chance to harness some of that powerful energy!

In this minisode we discuss some of the incredible women running for office this November–and rant a fair bit about the realities of living in a patriarchal society.

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Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Littledrum.

Part One: Magical Experiences, Discoveries, and Thoughts

“Doors”- MJ Hegar’s political ad

“The Courage to Change”- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s political ad

“With blunt talk and compelling stories, viral videos are turning unknown women candidates into political sensations” (The Washington Post)

“These women have won their primaries. Will they be elected in November?” (The Washington Post)

“The Women Running in the Midterms During the Trump Era” (The New Yorker)

This American Life: “It’s My Party and I’ll Try if I Want To”

Unladylike: “How to Stop Getting Screwed in the SCOTUS”

Evangeline Lilly interview

Part Two: Witchy Recommendations

Circe by Madeline Miller

The Encore by Charity Tillemann-Dick

Caraval and Legendary by Stephanie Garber

An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard