Christopher Penczak is an award-winning author, teacher, and witch. He co-founded the Temple of Witchcraft and has written more than 20 books. In this episode, we discuss his latest work, The Goddess of the Cauldron, and explore how the writing process became an act of devotion and internal transformation. As a longstanding community leader, he'll also share the qualities he looks for when seeking a teacher for himself. Plus, just how many future book ideas does he have in his head anyway... and how does he keep track of them all? Come and find out.

Can you find magic in a swamp? Join host Aerik Arkadian for an immersive conversation with Florida-born artist Amber Rae. We explore the concept of divination decks, the spiritual power of conservation art, and how to reconnect with nature's "cathedral" when traditional paths fall short.

Amber discusses the creation of her Florida Mythos Oracle and her upcoming collaborative deck, revealing how she uses ground gemstones and ancient pigments to capture the frequency of the Earth. Whether you are an aspiring artist or a seasoned seeker, this episode is a reminder that even a "stick figure" is a valid form of human expression.

Featured Links:

• Amber’s Website: https://amberraewatercolor.com

• Follow Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberraewatercolor

• Amber’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberraewatercolor

• Summer Magick Fest 2026: https://summermagickfest.org

  (Support local art and nature conservation by checking out Amber’s latest projects on Kickstarter!)

Timestamps:(00:00) Intro: Introducing Amber Rae(03:10) Finding a "Cathedral" in the Swamp: Reconnecting with nature(07:25) The Science of Magic: Sharks, electromagnetic fields, and Reiki(11:30) Creating the Oracle Deck: A collaboration with the user(16:35) The Florida Mythos Oracle: Untamed nature as a spiritual teacher(22:00) Summer Magick Fest 2026: Painting with ground gemstones(25:40) The Beauty of Cave Art: Why "stick figures" are profound(36:15) Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in spiritual spaces(42:10) The AI Debate: Can a machine feel the "Grandma hug"?(57:30) Listening to the Wind: Using sound as a divination tool

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Tags: #AmberRae #FloridaMythos #ConservationArt #Witchcraft #TarotMagic #OracleDeck #Paganism #EcoSpirituality #SummerMagickFest #NatureArt

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Kirk White is an author, witch, psychotherapist, and Licensed East Asian Medical Practitioner. He's studied many magickal traditions, such as Freemasonry and the Golden Dawn, and has participated in organizations like Covenant of the Goddess and Cherry Hill Seminary. He currently serves as a legislator for the state of Vermont. In this conversation, we'll dive into his work and background, discussing what it's like to walk so many different paths, plus what it feels like be an openly pagan politician.

Jack Chanek, author and High Priest, returns to M3 to talk about his latest book, Tarot for the Magically Inclined. In this conversation, we discuss some questions that seem simple to answer on the surface, but can actually get quite complex in their subjectivity. What is magick? What is divination? Can Tarot really reveal knowledge of an unknown future? And what do you do if your cards predict a bad outcome? Oh, plus Jack explains how to use Tarot cards as tools to communicate with angels and demons.

Craig Spencer is a Lancashire-born Anglo-Italian witch who practices traditional Lancashire witchcraft. He recently wrote a book, Witchcraft Unchained, which explores the history of British craft. In this interview, we discuss his background and writing, compare our local forms of witchcraft, and have a great chat about besoms—yes, besoms. We have very different conceptions for what a besom is.

Erich and Alannah Brown are the founders of the Temple of Limitless Light and the authors of the book Modern Hermeticism: A Beginners Guide to Ceremonial Magick. In this conversation, we dive into their fascinating journey, exploring the worlds of Hermeticism and Enochian magick, and discussing how they blend ancient practices with modern insight and witchcraft.

Jessica Howard makes her M3 debut to teach me about lithomancy and discuss her fantastic book, The Art of Lithomancy.

Coby Michael returns to M3 to discuss his latest book, The Poison Path Grimoire.

Kamden Cornell discusses his book, The Tameless Path, and how to use weeds and other invasive plants in magick.

Jason Mankey returns to discuss his latest book.