The Forked Stick

Good evening and thank you for listening to the show. Welcome to the rebirth of the Forked Stick.

First off, we would like to thank Jeff Stockton for all the work and heart that he has put into the first 43 episodes of the show! Jeff has moved on to other things and no longer has the time to put into The Forked Stick. We wish him the best and much success in all his new projects.

Joining John-Luke as new co-host is Mojo Kemp, Elder and Aoghair in the Sagh'ic tradition. Tonight we find out a little be more about John-Luke the person!

My Heart Forgot and My Heart is Full, both performed by Jeff Stockton

We've changed our name and our website address!

Our new name is the Sagh'ic Animist Society and our new website can be found at https://wolvenpathtradition.com/.

Link to Sacrifice In Service can be found here.

Show 43 – Spirit Dance

In this show Jeff and John-Luke reflect in conversation with Gearnuiga; Diya Naidu, Elina Wisun, Pankhuri Agrawal and Dipankar Panth, the first apprentices of Bangalore as they talk about sacred dance as a spirit and ceremony form.

Music

‘Hindu Temple dance – Odissi’ Odissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Orissa, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences.The classic treatise of Indian dance, Natya Shastra, refers to it as Odra-Magadhi. First century BCE bas-reliefs in the hills of Udaygiri (near Bhubaneshwar) testify to its antiquity. For more information contact [email protected]

‘Most soothing – Lord Krishna’s Flute Music’ from the album ‘I belong to you’ by the artist Sahil Jagtiani. Lord Vishnu's - Music Temple " DARBAR " A New Series Where they Will upload Indian Classical , Spiritual With Fresh New Age Music, Perfect Blend of Modernization And Spirituality

‘Seductive Indian Dance music’ for full information and more music go to https://youtu.be/BfpwTK69bIo

‘Bollywood dance’ by Udit Narayan – Sai Hamara; Udit Narayan Jha, credited as Udit Narayan, is an Indian playback singer whose songs have been featured mainly in Bollywood movies of Hindi language. He has also sung in various other languages including Maithili, Nepali and Bhojpuri. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udit_Narayan

‘Deva Shree Ganesha’ - Music: Ajay Atul Singer : Ajay Gogavale Lyrics : Amitabh Bhattacharya Movie : Agneepath (2012) Special Thanks To GARWARE PRASHALA GANPATI PATHAK , PUNE. https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=sVjiofE5bE6sSC4xsazqZgXloFh8MTU0MTQ1ODU0MkAxNTQxMzcyMTQy&v=Vq8Jpky80G4&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fajayatulonline&event=video_description

You can watch Diya’s ‘Red Dress’ performance here - https://youtu.be/g6HMQxBzFKM

You can find out more about Shoonya from the webpage - http://shoonyaspace.com

Show 42 – Fight The Good Fight

In this show Jeff and John-Luke reflect in thoughtful and perhaps controversial conversation around who or what is the Healer/Warrior and our approach, as whatever definition we give ourselves, to the fractures, division, dis-eases and factions other than us.

Music

“If our Love is wrong” sung by Callum Scott on his debut album ‘Only Human’ released on Capitol records. Callum say of the song, “I wrote for the album and was a turning point for me in my personal and professional life. It’s an empowering song and I hope it can inspire other people to feel proud of who they are too.”

“I did it for you” sung by Westlife on their fourth album ‘Turn Around’ released on S records and written by Diane Warren

“Nature Boy” is a song first recorded by American jazz singer Nat King Cole. It was released on March 29, 1948, as a single by Capitol Records, and later appeared on the album, The Nat King Cole Story. The song was written in 1947 by eden ahbez and is partly autobiographical. It is a tribute to ahbez's mentor Bill Pester, who had originally introduced him to Naturmensch and Lebensreform philosophies, which ahbez practised. When Cole was performing in 1947 at the Lincoln Theater, ahbez wanted to present the song to him, but was ignored. He left the copy with Cole's valet, and from him the singer came to know of "Nature Boy". After receiving appreciation for his performance of the song, Cole wanted to record it.

The recording took place on August 22, 1947, and featured an orchestra conducted by Frank De Vol—the in-house arranger of Capitol Records. He used strings and flute as instrumentation in the song, to capture the "enchanting" vibe of the track. The lyrics are a self-portrait of Ahbez and his life. 

“The Two Hunters” – If one of the traditional stories of the Sagh’ic cosmology and is used in the Marriage ritual between two men as well as in teachings about surrender.

Show 40 – Reality; is it real?

In this show Jeff and John-Luke reflect in conversation with Nigel Wolf  on the notion of Reality and its illusion or truth from a shamanic, people of spirit and animist perspective. Nigel also speaks about the use of Psychodrama in Shamanic Healing

Nigel Wolf is a Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor and Shiatsu Therapist. Originally from Toronto, Nigel has studied many disciplines in the healing arts, including: Shiatsu Therapy training with Master Mitsuki Kikkawa; Reiki, CranioSacral, and Healing Through the Human Energy Field, with Barbara Ann Brennan. He has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 1996.

Nigel [Hari Ram] has been blessed to study with some of the finest teachers, from the 3HO [Healthy, Happy, Holy Organisation]. 

Nigel has an extensive background in shamanic studies, including plant spirit medicine, sweat lodge, psychodrama and trance dance. He has studied with masters from many traditions, including: Wilbert Alix (TranceDance), Elliot Cowan (Plant Spirit Medicine), and Harold Dull (Watsu, Tantsu). Having studied theatre and contact improvisation (dance) for many years, Nigel applies his love of improvisation and spontaneous creation, to all healing ceremonies. His love of Naad Yoga (Sound Current and Vibration) has led Nigel to compose original music for mantras and sacred songs.

Nigel has had a lifelong interest in Theatre Arts, and began his studies in High School, and continued at the New School of Drama, in Toronto. After completing his Shiatsu Studies, he started incorporating psychodrama into his practice, with amazing results! Nigel now uses psychodrama as a primary method, with individuals as well as groups. 

Nigel leads Kirtan with his band, the Hari Ram Kirtan Experience; and gives workshops regularly in Naad Yoga and Soul Retrieval. Nigel Wolf is the resident director of the Falconwolf Lodge, located in the heart of Québec. He invites individuals – as well as small groups - there to experience Vision Quest and other sacred ceremonies including Sweat Lodge. Nigel will be performing ‘Hummee Hum’ during the show.

For more information please contact Nigel here: 

[email protected]

facebook.com/newdawnretreat

Music

‘Imagination Song’ is from Tokyo Disney's Fantasmic, which is a night time show at Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort, Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort, and Tokyo DisneySea Park at Tokyo Disney Resort, that features fireworks, characters, live actors, water effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, music, audio-animatronics, decorated boat floats, and mist screen projections. The narrative structure of Fantasmic!—although varying differently in set pieces in all three versions—centers on a voyage through Mickey Mouse's imagination that culminates in a battle against the Disney Villains.

Fantasmic! originated at Disneyland in 1992 after Walt Disney Creative Entertainment was asked to create a night time spectacular involving water and fireworks to reinvigorate the space in front of the Rivers of America.

The soundtrack for the Disneyland show was included in the 2015 release of Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Disneyland.

‘Wake up to Reality’ is a powerful and moving environmental song to raise awareness about the state of our Planet, performed by Alicia Grant

Wake Up To Reality Available for download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ep-demo/id259549257

Thank you for riding along on The CaraVan! We're so glad that you have taken the time at this busiest time of year.

On tonight's show, Tad and Mojo talk about Mead and it's use in our rituals. We end the show with the story of Ossan Gar and the Bean-Nighe.

Musically we hear Carol of the Bells by Mother Tongue and Light is Returning by Charlie Murphy and Jami Sieber.

From all of us at The Circle of Great Mystery Podcast Network have a safe and happy holiday season, by whatever name you know it by!

Show 39 – Impossibility?

In this show Jeff and John-Luke reflect in conversation with Langston Kahn on Impossibility and how relationships with whatever we choose to call the spirits, may make that improbable

Langston Kahn is a queer black New York City based shamanic practitioner specializing in deep emotional healing and radical transformation. He stands firmly at the crossroads, his practice informed by the western modality of Inner Relationship Focusing, initiations into traditions of the African Diaspora (including Lucumí and Quimbanda), the contemporary shamanic tradition of The Last Mask Center and the guidance of his helping spirits and ancestors weaving it all together.

Langston has studied and facilitated Inner Relationship Focusing, developed by Ann Weiser Cornell for the last 10 years. He has completed 5 years of training with Christina Pratt in the Cycle of Transformation and also serves on the leadership council for the Last Mask Community, a community of contemporary people striving to live in alignment with ancient shamanic beliefs and principles in a way that answers the unique challenges of our time.

He firmly believes that no emotional wounds or trauma are beyond healing and is devoted to guiding adventurous souls in transmuting what has been poison in their lives into medicine for themselves and the world through one on one sessions, community ritual and in person and online classes. You can find out more about his work at occupy-your-heart.com.

Music

‘In to the Trees’ from the soundtrack of Boys in the Trees, is sung by Wendy Rule. Wendy is an Australian musical artist. She was born in Sydney, later moved to Melbourne. She performs regularly, and has toured the United States and Europe. she has been based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is a practising witch and her lyrics typically address pagan and mythological themes. She has publicly spoken about her belief in polytheism, and her lyrics have been used in Wiccan ritual.

Boys in the Trees is a 2016 Australian drama film directed by Nicholas Verso

“Impossible’ by James Arthur, who s a British singer and songwriter who won the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His debut single, "Impossible", was released by Syco Music after the final and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release. Since then, it has gone on to sell over 1.4 million copies in the UK, making it the most successful winner's single in the show's history and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The follow-up single "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. He released his self-titled debut studio album in November 2013. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Arthur

‘Nothing is Impossible’ from Planetshakers Kids

https://www.weareworship.com/us/songs/song-library/showsong/2945

Thank you for riding along on The CaraVan!

Tonight, Tad and Mojo talk about a ceremony that ThunderSong wrote, On the Shoulders of Heroes.

You can find all of the Community's Outreach Ceremonies here.

Tonight's song is by Tyr, Blood of Heroes.

Show 38 – Shamanic Activism & Resilience

In this show Jeff and John-Luke reflect in conversation with Evelyn Rysdyk on the notion of Activism from a shamanic, people of spirit and animist perspective. What is it to be a warrior for and or by spirit and how do we put this into practice or not. We also reflect on how to be resilient in the world as warriors.

Evelyn Rysdyk uses her loving humor and passion to open people's hearts and inspire them to live more joyful, fulfilling and purposeful lives. She is a nationally recognized shaman teacher/healer, speaker, and author who delights in supporting people to remember their sacred place in All That Is. Along with her first book, Modern Shamanic Living: New Explorations of an Ancient Path, she is the author of Spirit Walking: A Course in Shamanic, she contributed a chapter to Spirited Medicine: Shamanism in Contemporary Healthcare, has written numerous articles for journals and was featured in Traveling Between the Worlds, a book of interviews with 24 of the most influential teachers and writers of shamanism. In joint practice with C. Allie Knowlton as Spirit Passages, her web site is www.spiritpassages.com.

Music

Special Earth Song “Bhooma” written by Sounds of Isha for the "Kalpavriksha" DVD to support Project GreenHands. Sounds of Isha is Sadhguru’s own home grown, anomalous group of ‘musicians’ – inspired by their deep yearning and sense of gratitude. Dabbling with and melting into their instruments, their work is a subtle fusion of the rich and diverse beings that they are. Coming a long way from their first performance in 2002, today Sounds of Isha has many albums and a huge ‘fan following’ to its credit.

Project Green Hands is founded to inspire people to plant trees, develop a culture of care towards the environment and make them realize their inevitable dependence on nature. The project mission is to increase the green cover of Tamil Nadu by 10% in order to reverse desertification, reduce soil erosion, restore self-sufficiency, recreate sustainability and counteract climate change.

One earth One Sky Performed by The Kaos Signing Choir, dedicated to their Global Patron, Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The Kaos Organisation is a Youth Arts Charity based in Haringey, founded by Suzy Davies and Alison Wood. Established in February 1995, with a firm belief in the vital importance of the creative arts, we have a practical ethos of creativity, communication and co-operation. Our motto is: Excellence through teamwork and fun! Kaos actively work to raise Deaf Awareness and promote inclusion in all of our workshops and groups. In all of our weekly workshops participants learn to sing and sign, and all our productions are Sign Language interpreted

I am the Earth Music and lyrics by Glen Lehmann, written for the International Year of Planet Earth, this song has a subtle environmental message. 
It imagines a dialogue between the Earth and the world's children, focussing on the idea you're in our hands, we're in your care.

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Tonight, Tad and Mojo begin their series, Tools of the Sag'ic with a look at the drum.

This episode's music is from the Dragon Ritual Drummers album, Tribal Magik.

1/ Black Queen

2/ Masters of Chaos

3/ Serpentine Seduction