The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekers

When we accept our shadows we also accept our power!

Ellen has created some wonderful tarot decks. In this conversation we talk about her journey with Hecate. We also get into how to explore our shadows and why you might want to work with the ‘other’ side of your self. 

You can find Ellen online here and on FB here.

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“Priestess” From the tarot of the Crone by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince

Tarot as a pollutant that undermines consensus reality? Ask the BatLady.

Thalassa has been running the longest tarot event for, well, a long time.  On top of that she has a wicked sense of humour. Come laugh with us as we talk about life and card reading.

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“Bat” image by Ken Bosma

Is going to the museums like being Indiana Jones?

Marcus and Tali have spent a lot of time digging around in museums and back rooms looking for the history of tarot and cartomancy. In this episode we talk about their experiences, discoveries and journey with tarot in general. We also talk about plumbers.  

Andrew McGregor

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“LOMBARDY” image by Mararie

I see dead people!

Ever wonder what it is like to see spirits and talk with them? Nancy and I talk about our journeys with spirit. We share some spooky happenings, inspiring events, and talk about what it is like to live on a daily basis with this kind of gift. 

You can find Nancy here.

Andrew McGregor

“Ghost” image by Instill Moments

Bill and I talk about the fun and adventure of reading for people in different settings and from different backgrounds or cultures. We also talk about his new tool – The Dynamic Spreads Deck and how it can help people learn how to ask better questions with the cards.

Find Bill on FB here. And you can find his Dynamic Spreads Deck Here.

Andrew McGregor

“India” image by Jai Kapoor.

A while back Mellissae contacted me to talk about a dream she had with me in it. This piqued my interest. I had already seen her wonderful deck so I reached out to see what else she was up to. In this interview we talk about culture, appropriation and the call of the spirits.

You can find Mellissae Lucia on her website. And you can find her Oracle of Initiation here.  

Andrew McGregor

“Offerings” image by Wonderlane.

11 Years as a reader – 200 blog posts – What have I learned?

In this episode I turn the table and get my partner to interview me about my journey as a reader. We talk about what I have learned along the way. What our kids relationships to the cards are like. How podcasting has influenced my journey. And a bunch of other great stuff.

A few things we talked about in the podcast.

My deck – Tarot Waiting to Happen

Class recordings

Reading for yourself – upcoming class

Bruce Small – who I learned peer counselling from.

Andrew McGregor

“Flying cards” image by MF Hanlon McGregor.

What is new in the realm of the self?

Christophe and I talk about the power of genealogy and family history in shaping our personalities. We discuss the ways in which we can open ourselves up to change through the art of psychomagic. This interview really gets into the ideas around how much we are in control of ourselves and our lives. It is hopeful, a bit wild, and a lot of fun.

Just a heads up this instalment might be a bit intense for some people. Nothing graphic or explicit but our conversation about the Oedipal complex might put some people off.If you’d like to hangout with Christophe online you can find him at on Facebook. (click here)

Andrew McGregor

“Family History” image by Jon Phillips.

What kind of ice cream does the Emperor like?

In this interview Enrique and I talk about the absurdity of life. The way in which poetry and magic can bring change and transformation to a person’s life. We talk about the great joys of ice cream. This interview might feel at times like it strays far from reading the cards but I guarantee it will add a lot to your practice.

If you have questions that you’d like to ask just pose your question and jump to a spot at random in the recording. I used the audiomancy encoding for maximum accuracy with this technique.

If you’d like to hangout with Enrique you can find him at the corner of EE St. and FB St (click here)

Andrew McGregor

“Keys” image by Lainey Powell.

Carrie Paris and I talk about making art. Carrie has some amazing practices around making custom art and mandalas for her clients. The conversation weaves in and out of what it like to live as an artist, reader and maker of magic.

If you enjoyed this please check out carrierparis.com to find out more about Carrie and top shop for her wonderful creations.

Andrew McGregor

“Magpie Oracle” image by Carrie Paris.