In this episode I take you inside the Sacred Wheel Immersion for a look at our Yule class. In this class we discuss some of the ancient pagan origins of modern Christmas Traditions. We dive into the mythology behind the Christmas tree, the use of candles and light this time of year, and some of the myth and legend behind the figure of Santa Clause. We also discuss the Omen Days, or a period of time that is rich for divination this time of year. Then we finish up with a discussion of how you can repurpose some rituals and practices this time of year to leave you feeling more connected to the earth, more peaceful and reap the gifts of the abundant darkness.

Here are the links discussed in the class.

To sign up for my free webinar on the Wheel of the Year: http://allisoncarr.net/wheel-of-the-year/

John Matthew's book on Winter Solstice: https://www.amazon.com/Winter-Solstice-Sacred-Traditions-Christmas/dp/B00C2I5I0K

Caitlin Matthew's article on the Omen Days: http://caitlin-matthews.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-omen-days-twelve-days-of-christmas.html

Jeanette Winterson on the beauty of the night: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/oct/31/jeanette-winterson-night-guide

I sat down with writer Alexis P. Morgan recently and got to talk with her about what it means to be a spiritual warrior. Alexis P. Morgan is the pole-dancing, sword-wielding, democratic socialist, on-the-low-heaux sorceress you've been warned you about. She makes her cheddar as a professional writer, facilitator, artist, ritualist, and priestess. Devoted to Truth, Justice, and Liberation, she lives in the spirit of foremothers before her: unbossed, unbought, and unbothered.

Here are the links for resources Alexis Mentions in the show:

Alexis's Website: The Church of St. Felicia. Where you can find her writings, art and other offerings.

Alexis's Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/alxpmorgan

Alexis on Medium: https://medium.com/@alxpmorgan

Randi Buckley: Coach, and facilitator

Josephine McCarthy: teacher, occultist, magician.

Hari Ziyad at RaceBaitR

And, my new favorite book of the moment: Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown.

You can find out more about Allison Carr and the Sacred Wheel Immersion at https://allisoncarr.net

In this special episode of the Sacred Wheel Podcast, I present a workshop I gave last summer all about Energy Work. In this episode we discuss energy clearing, and why the only tool you need for clearing is your own body.

We also go into the theory behind Five Element Acupuncture, a style of acupuncture I have been practicing for years. We talk about each element, (Wood, Water, Earth, Fire and Metal) and what the common characteristics for each is. We discuss how illness can arise out of events from your childhood, and how identifying your own elemental stumbling blocks can be the key to wellness.

In the end of the episode I share some exciting discoveries I've made about combining Energy Clearing with the theory of Five Element Acupuncture to allow me to do distance healing sessions on my former patients.

Here are some of the links I promised in this episode:

To read more about the style of energy healing I do you can get a copy of Jean Haner's book: https://www.hayhouse.com/clear-home-clear-heart-paperback

My energy clearing teacher, Megan Potter: https://limitlessliving.ca

Learn more about booking private sessions or remote clearings with me: https://allisoncarr.net/healing-sessions/

In this video I talk with Celia Ward-Wallace, (http://celiawardwallace.com) coach author and public speaker. This conversation spans a wide range of topics from Celia's personal story growing up in the social justice movement; her journey to find happiness; how white women can better address internalized racism and be a good ally to POC; and how the coaching industry often re-inforces racism and classism. CW: this video is a conversation between two white women around exploring privilege and examining internalized racism.

In this video I talk with Rhea Wolf about the importance of darkness as a spiritual force, the upcoming eclipse season in August and how that might affect our personal and political landscapes, and how we can all learn from the power of the sun.

Learn more about Rhea here: http://www.rheawolf.com

Sign up for the full Sacred Wheel Speaker's Series here: https://allisoncarr.net/speakers-series/

In this interview I talk to herbalist Sam Roberts about how the wilderness brings us back into the web of life, and why we so badly need to be reconnected.

For the month of May I speak with Melanie St. Ours about the very juicy subject of desire.

To find out more about Melanie, visit her website at http://psycheandsoma.com

Her free class series can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/user/MelanieStOurs

To sign up for updates on new episodes of the Sacred Wheel Speaker Series: http://allisoncarr.net/speakers-series/

Astrologer Vanessa Couto gives us the lowdown on the astrology of 2017.

In this episode I talk with Dawn Gibson all about how trauma gets stored in the body, and practices to release it and heal.

In this episode I talk with Dori Midnight all about what it will take to birth an new world.