Rituals

Vedic demons. Quartz dildos. And the Taliban? Nowadays we’re seeing crystals hit the market with real gusto — but there is so! much! more! to their story than meets the eye. Em and Christine discuss their purported healing powers, their ancient and modern uses, the dark side of mineral extraction, and, of course, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop. 🥚

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Once again, we are asking: HOW did we not know about this person?! She was a supernaturally inclined kid, a teenage clairvoyant, a powerful medium by her 30s… and one of the most influential Spiritualists of all time. New icon unlocked? Em and Christine dive into the life and writings of the self-made… Emma Hardinge Britten 🤯

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Who’s down to ditch these corporeal forms and bungee-jump to Neptune? This week, Christine and Em are taking a turn around the astral plane — that liminal realm where the rules of time and space don’t apply. How do you get there? Is it even real? What can near-death experiences tell us about it? We’re going all-in for... astral projection 🌌

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He was the all-knowing triple threat you absolutely wanted for your group project. Today Em and Christine unseal the archive on the Greek god responsible for Astrology, Alchemy, the Emerald Tablet, and so much else. These are the ascribed writings and beliefs of… Hermes “say-it-three-times-fast” Trismegistus 🔱

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The ceremonial robes are donned, the altar is prepared, and the sacrificial meal is distributed... Welcome to Mass! Today Christine and Em break out their Venn Diagrams as they discuss the overlap between organized religion and the occult. Then they’re taking us #WombToTomb with the lifelong pursuit of *otherworldly* grace via... the Catholic Church’s seven sacraments 🙏

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Is this the world’s most believable medium?? He was beloved in Brazil up until his death in 2002, and known for authoring HUNDREDS of books — all with a little help from the beyond. Em and Christine kick off today’s episode with some ghost stories, get on some soap boxes, and sift through the incredible life and Spiritist beliefs of... Chico Xavier 👻✍️

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What’s that in the water? A shape-shifting seal out to murder some sailors? Sure, let’s go with that. Today Christine and Em take us back to 16th-century Norway, and the three waves of witch trials that plagued an isolated fishing village. There were unbelievable accusations, vicious torture methods, and a judge who finally put an end to it all (bless). Get ready to brush up on your Demonology for... the Vardø Witch Trials 🌊

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He was a famed schmoozer and a globetrotting womanizer in the 1700s who exploited the occult to gain entry into elite circles. And if you’ve ever wondered where the term “Casanova” comes from, you’re in luck — because today, Christine and Em are covering all the *intimate* details of this legendary man’s life. Get ready for corpse pranks and premium debauchery as we introduce you to… Giacomo Casanova 😘

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It’s good to have passions, right? Today’s topic is a familiar name on this feed, but today, Christine and Em are following the FULL trajectory of this man’s life. He was an eccentric rocket scientist moonlighting as an occultist — co-founder of JPL, leader within a secret society, investigated by the FBI, and there’s even a crater on the MOON named after him. This is the far-out, rocket-fueled existence of none other than… Jack Parsons 🚀

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What if you knew *almost* exactly what would happen to you in your afterlife — but standing in your way of eternal bliss were a handful of monsters, some geological terrors, and the weight of your heart? Wouldn’t it be nice to have some sort of guidebook? Today, Christine and Em head back to ancient Egypt to pry open the history, spells, and original name of… the Book of the Dead 📖

P.S. This is a Curse of the Mummy special! Find more episodes on the spookiest stories from ancient Egypt on Unexplained Mysteries, Unsolved Murders, Conspiracy Theories, and Haunted Places.

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