Did you know how Trick or Treat and costumes came about? What about the Jack O' Lantern? We discuss one our favorite holidays and talk about how all of these things came to be as we know them today. Plus: How to land a spouse in five different ways on this spooky holiday! Send us some of your favorite Samhain rituals and Halloween activities so we can discuss them on the next episode!

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Have your dreams and intuition been going crazy these last few days? Did you think that we were all safe now that Mercury is no longer in retrograde? Well, tune in to find out what is causing the latest surge in moon craziness as we welcome Scorpio season along with a New Moon and Solar Eclipse! Raven continues her Shakespearean series and tells us how many ways a Blind Worms' Sting can be useful even in our current culture. We had a great time at Walker Wellness this weekend. Thanks to those who came by to see us! 

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Listeners! We have heard you and here it is... the moment many of you have been waiting for.... (drumroll) SHADOW WORK!!! In this very important and useful topic, we delve into what it is, how to know your shadow self needs help, and some tips on how to work on it to become a more whole person again. Don't know what it is or if you really need it? Listen and find out for yourself. High Raven and the Polite Little Devil give some personal examples of how it comes into play.

But wait... there's more!!! Come see Bear at Walker Wellness in Moore, OK on Oct 15 from 10-5 along with vendors, goat yoga, healers, margaritas and more!

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Bear talks about the Pagan Pride Event and seeing more of "our kind of people" smack dab in the middle of the Bible Belt. We finally discuss our training with the Akashic Records Consultant, Lisa Wetsel! Have you heard of this type of divination? Buckle up and prepare to get your minds blown by experiencing what the Records can do for you. Raven talks about another Shakespearian ingredient, Toe of Frog, which is a flower with some divination properties as well. 

Check out more about the Akashic Records from someone that's been working in the for almost 30 years now at www.lisawetsel.com for more information, her live broadcasts, and where she will be reading next! You can also find her on a podcast called Mystical Lodge Radio.

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Merry Mabon, to all our pagan and witchy listeners! Raven continues her series on Shakespearian ingredients from one of his most notable plays. Bear talks about the Fall Equinox sabbat and some ways to celebrate the season. This year, enjoy some apples, grapes, and changes in the weather, and in yourself on this liminal space day on September 22. Drop us a line and let us how you celebrate this holiday! 

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Do you know what a Howlet is? Nope, neither did I! Raven tells us all about them and what they signify. Bear talks about the difference between a Book of Shadows and a Grimoire and what they are used for in daily practice. 

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This week we continue talking about items associated with the fire elements. Have you ever watched old cartoons or movies and they talked about "eye of newt"? Well, it's a real thing that you actually have in your home (just goes by a different name). Raven, the Green Witch, educates us on it and its uses in everyday life. Bear continues the Leo season by discussing one of his more motivational tarot cards, the Strength card, along with several ways it can be used to interpret it when it comes up in a reading.

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We talk about the Walker Wellness event and all the fun we had there. Raven brings to the table one a very useful plant for skincare, foods, and pregnancy (hence the "*F* around and find out" joke). Bear, who is delving into astrology, discusses attributes and qualities of those born under the sun sign of Leo, along with things to watch for, and some signs that you should and should not date. 

*But what do we know? Nothing! Neither Raven nor Bear are trained doctors or therapists. So seek professionals before making big health changes = )

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We welcome a longtime friend and listener into the studio with us today. Sparrow is one of Raven's oldest friends and we have mentioned her several times in the past. We also talk about some ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday on August 1st. 

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