The Hearth and Hedge: A Podcast About Life, Books and Witchcraft

In this episode, Judika Illes returns to talk about her new book, Witches: a Compendium.  

This conversation delves into the intricate themes of human connection, creativity in writing, the unique blend of horror in literature, and the evolving nature of storytelling. Judika shares insights on her writing processes, the impact of different genres, and her future literary projects.

You can find Amberle on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge.

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In this episode, Amberle discusses the difference between blood family and chosen family. She also addresses a controversy regarding the National Park Service and pride events. Amberle shares childhood memories of her close-knit family and how relationships change over time. She emphasizes the importance of choosing our own family and the bonds formed through friendship and shared experiences.

You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, on my website, thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email me at [email protected].  I also have a Patreon at patreon.com/thehearthandhedge.

Keywords: family, blood family, chosen family, National Park Service, pride events, childhood memories, relationships, bonds, friendship, shared experiences

• The Equinox is a time for reflection and setting intentions.

This was such a fantastic interview.  Erika is a darling human and was a delight to chat with.  

• Lenormand is a lesser-known divination system, especially in the United States.

You can find Deborah on Instagram and Threads @deborahblakeauthor

You can find Amberle on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, her website, www.thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email her at [email protected].  She also has a Patreon at www.patreon.com/thehearthandhedge. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a review wherever you find you podcasts.

Special thanks to ksbrmusic on fiverr.com for the wonderful intro music, and Michael of L12 Graffix ([email protected]) for the beautiful logo and graphic arts needs.

Production team: Amberle Light 

Chapters

• Casey Zabala has been studying tarot and working with intuitive and symbolic realms for 20 years.

Casey can be found on Instagram @wandererstarot and @witchesconfluence, on Substack @notesfromthehedge, on her websites, wandererstarot.com and modernwitches.org, and on Patreon, at patreon.com/modernwitches.

April 4, 2024 Casey will be in London at She's Lost Control and on April 5, also in London, at The Atlantis Bookshop.

You can find Amberle on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, her website, www.thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email her at [email protected].  She also has a Patreon at www.patreon.com/thehearthandhedge. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a review wherever you find you podcasts.

Special thanks to ksbrmusic on fiverr.com for the wonderful intro music, and Michael of L12 Graffix ([email protected]) for the beautiful logo and graphic arts needs.

Production team: Amberle Light 

Buckle up!  This is a long one!

• Crows have remarkable memory and communication abilities, and they can remember humans who have favored or been aggressive towards them.

Summary

In this episode, Rhonda McCrimmon, founder of the Centre for Shamanism, (centreforshmanism.com) shares her journey into Celtic shamanism and the magic of everyday choices. She discusses living in a community, balancing corporate life with spirituality, and her favorite metaphysical and mundane authors. Rhonda explains the concept of the three cauldrons in Celtic shamanism and shares a recapitulation ritual for releasing the power of old memories. She also offers a seership vision and invites listeners to explore her website and upcoming membership program. In this conversation, Rhonda McCrimmon discusses the pricing and benefits of the membership, upcoming lessons and offerings, community engagement and free resources, and Scottish Gaelic and travel.

Takeaways

Joining the membership now allows you to lock in the current price of £19.99 a month before it increases.

You can find Rhonda on all her social media platforms @centreforshamanism.

You can find Amberle on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, her website, www.thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email her at [email protected].  If you like what you hear, consider leaving a review wherever you find you podcasts.

Special thanks to ksbrmusic on fiverr.com for the wonderful intro music, and Michael of L12 Graffix ([email protected]) for the beautiful logo and graphic arts needs.

Production team: Amberle Light 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

• Crow Moon found his spirituality in Wicca later in life after leaving the Christian faith.

You can find Amberle on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, her website, www.thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email her at [email protected].  If you like what you hear, consider leaving a review wherever you find you podcasts.

Special thanks to ksbrmusic on fiverr.com for the wonderful intro music, and Michael of L12 Graffix ([email protected]) for the beautiful logo and graphic arts needs.

Production team: Amberle Light