Stirring the Cauldron

Ron is always an interesting guest and there aren't many people that I can just sit down for an hour and do a show without any preparation or at least a few talking points, but with Ron, it's easy. There have been other shows that seem to never but with Rontimes  literally flies by in record time.  We touched upon his recent visit to a nearby nursery to check out the colossal Corpse Flower, his upcoming Spirit Quest event,  his investigations,  haunted New England, the new show he added to his schedule called The Affection Connection and a few other things that just popped up.  It's never a dull moment,

This is a retelling of the First Branch of Y Mabinogi, the first of four albums that will tell The Four Branches.First written down in the Middle Ages by Christian Monks, and first translated into the English language by Lady Charlotte Guest in the mid 1800s,  these tales are a part of the Matter of Britain itself. Although Damh  added dramatic decoration to the translation, these additions are based on current academic research, and he has remained faithful to the original tale throughout. When you listen for the first time, try to find some time for yourself and listen to the double album in its entirety. Let Damh take you on a journey, a magical journey of the Otherworld, of ancient Gods, of demon claws, of the Fearie Folk, and Pagan Lore.

Death Rituals have been part of every culture and every religion since the beginning of time. Some are painstaking and elaborate and others, like lighting a candle and saying a prayer, are quite simple. Some wear black, some cover mirrors in the house when a loved one dies,  and tossing a handful of dirt on a coffin is practiced all the time. We talk about several rituals during the show, but have you ever  asked yourself if these rituals are to honor those who have gone, or are we doing it to comfort ourselves?   Do the deceased know about these rituals we carry out?  Do they care? If we are inconsolable and are trying desperately to get in touch with them either with the help of a medium or  by  calling out to them all the time, does that keep them Earthbound rather than allowing them to cross over?  Those questions and more were asked of my guest Psychic Medium Jim Hunt who has been talking with spirits most of his life and is quite familiar with what goes on on the Other Side.  

The New Alexandrian Library is a research and lending library located near Georgetown, Delaware dedicated to the preservation of books, periodicals, newsletters, music, media, art works, artifacts, photographs, and digital media focused on the metaphysical aspects of all religions and traditions. There is a special focus on the preservation of materials from the Pagan, Polytheist, and Western Mystery Traditions. It's a resource for seekers, students, and scholars

Once upon a time, when only candles lit the inside of homes and people traveled on foot or by horse, the family would finish their supper, wash and dry the dishes, and sit down before the hearth to hear a tale. These tales were not only entertaining but also passed down both history and tradition to the next generation. And as the wheel of the year turned, these tales also served to teach the children about holy days and festivals and the Gods and Goddesses who reigned over the changing seasons.In this beautifully illustrated book, Ellen Evert Hopman shares rich stories drawn from traditional folktales, hands-on crafts, and seasonal recipes to help families and classrooms learn about and celebrate traditional holy days and festivals of the sacred earth year. Designed to be read out loud, the stories are complemented with pronunciation guides and translations for foreign words. You will learn of the Cailleach, the ancient Goddess of Winter; La Befana, the Italian new year’s witch; Eostre, the Goddess of Spring; Kupalnocka, the Polish feast of wreaths at midsummer; Yule among the Vikings; and many other deities and celebrations.For each story, the author includes hands-on projects special to the holiday--from crafting magical wands and brooms to flower crowns and Brighid’s Crosses--as well as seasonal recipes, such as Magical Peppermint Chocolate Tea, Beltaine Bannock, and La Befana Cake, allowing families to enjoy the tastes, smells, and sounds associated with the feast days and celebrations.

Blackfeather Mystery School: The Magpie Training is a foundational, full-spectrum training in empowered witchcraft. It focuses on reducing self-sabotage while providing a solid grounding in magickal theory, devotional practices, mysticism, spellcasting and ritual work, beginning spirit work, journeywork and much more. The text helps readers build a strong, safe structure for the cultivation of mystical experiences for personal growth. It can be approached as a training course or used as a supplementary source of information and skill development. Blackfeather is a synthesis and outgrowth of over 20 years in the art and practice of witchcraft and threads the needle between the structure of traditional witchcraft and the freedom of mysticism.

The Hindenburg Disaster is one of the world's most unsettled mysteries.   Even though the debris of that horrible accident on May 6th 1937 has long been cleaned up, it may have left a mark, not something you can feel or see, but something that is not unexpected at sites where horrible tragedy has taken place. It’s not just human ghosts may be left behind, and hauntings abound, but there's also the ghosts of unanswered questions about this terrible catastrophe are also lingering somewhere in the ethers. Was this disaster the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany> Was the crash sabotage? There have been many books and articles written about The Hindenburg disaster, but the difference between those books and yours is a paranormal connection. Psychic communications has revealed hidden information. There are spirits and hauntings not just at the crash site, but all over Lakehurst, New Jersey and those that have not yet crossed over make themselves known.   

The Big Book of Candle Magic is the definitive guide to candle magic, written by a leading authority with over 30 years of experience making magical candles and creating candle spells.Author Jacki Smith, founder of Coventry Creations (currently among the largest and most successful magical supply companies), shares her magical secrets with readers, enabling them to empower themselves through successful spell casting. Her book explains the nature of magic spells and provides examples for a wide variety of purposes including love, money, healing, and protection, liberally punctuated with tips from "Aunt Jacki," deriving from her many years of experience.The Big Book of Candle Magic shows how to create your own candles, the basics of crafting your own spells andow to use basic supplies for everyday magic

When Rose’s husband committed suicide at their home, Rose fell into a pit so deep and dark that medical professionals expressed doubts that she would ever fully recover. Two years later, Rose was diagnosed with cancer, and during a “minor medical procedure,” she bled to death, and had no heart beat for more than 10 minutes. In heaven, she was told that if she agreed to return to earth, she’d be restored to good health, physically, emotionally and mentally. Subsequent medical tests affirmed that every trace of the disease was gone, but as Rose often says, the “bigger story” was the restoration of her soul.The crippling grief, occasioned by her husband’s suicide, was gone. The story of Rose’s “temporary death experience” has garnered more than 3 million views on a wide variety of video platforms. The #1 comment shared by viewers is, “This is the best NDE story that I’ve ever heard.”

Have you ever been driving, alone, at night, and know that what you saw along the side of the road was not human? Do you ever wonder just what was howling on your last camping trip? Have you ever felt your skin crawl as you passed by that hitchhiker in the fog?Join Pamela K. Kinney as she explores the North American tales and mythology that deal with shapeshifting frights. From the arid deserts of the American Southwest to the dense forest of the American Northwest, and even farther north to the Last Frontier of Alaska; from the Midwest to the Appalachian Mountains, continuing to the Atlantic Ocean in the east and down south to Florida, the tales of were-beasts are myriad—and hauntingly similar.With all these stories spanning cultures and landscapes, might there be some spark of truth to them?