Tara is back again this week to talk about the next sabbat on the Wheel of the Year, Yule. And specifically, we're chatting all about the (many!) pagan origins of Christmas traditions.

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Episode 103 - Yule and the Pagan Origins of Christmas

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Today I'm joined by author and clinical psychologist David Shoemaker to chat about Thelema and his newest book, The Way of the Will.


In THE WAY OF THE WILL, David Shoemaker explores how the spiritual discipline of Thelema, founded by Aleister Crowley (1875–1947), can be utilized to enhance your psychological and spiritual growth. The book grew out of the authors own teachings and experiences—podcast episodes, classes, and of course, many years of personal practice and supervision of other initiates. It is a compendium of useful tools and perspectives designed to serve as one of many useful guides in the magician’s library.


David Shoemaker is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in Jungian and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. David is the Chancellor and Prolocutor of the Temple of the Silver Star (totss.org), a Thelemic initiatory and educational organization. He is a long-standing member of O.T.O. and has many years of experience training initiates in these traditions.


Author/teacher website: livingthelema.com
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingthelema5221/featured
ThelemaCon 2024: thelemacon.org
Temple of the Silver Star: totss.org
A.'.A.'.: onestarinsight.org
Professional website: dr-shoemaker.com

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Episode 222 - The Way of the Will with David Shoemaker

I'm joined today by author and poet Amanda Lovelace to chat about their newest work, Make Your Own Magic. We have such a fun talk about beginner magic, re-finding yourself as an advanced practitioner, the importance of journaling and simple daily practices, and more!
Find Amanda:
Website: https://amandalovelace.com/
Instagram: @ladybookmad
Threads: @ladybookmad
Facebook: @poetessamandalovelace
Tiktok: @ladybookmad
Drawing from amanda’s years of practical experience, this interactive beginner’s guide shows that magic doesn’t have to be fancy, time-consuming, or one-size-fits-all. MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC introduces the tenets of witchcraft so that you can develop your own practice and relationship with magic in whatever way works for you. With simple explanations, twenty all-new inspiring poems, words of encouragement, magical journaling prompts, and more, this book sweeps away the gatekeeping and offers you the tools needed to begin building a strong, long-lasting practice focused on self-love. 
 
amanda lovelace (she/they) is the author of several bestselling poetry titles, including her celebrated “women are some kind of magic” series as well as her “you are your own fairy tale” trilogy. they are also the co-creator of the believe in your own magic oracle deck & the cozy witch tarot deck, & they are now the author of their very first witchcraft book, make your own magic. when she isn’t reading, writing, or drinking a much-needed cup of coffee, you can find her casting spells from her home in a (very) small town on the jersey shore, where she resides with her poet-spouse & their three cats.

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Episode 221 - Make Your Own Magic with Amanda Lovelace

All about the energies and magic of May plus a few May holidays to highlight.


 Zodiac Signs + Correspondences:

 Crystals: agate, emerald, carnelian

 Animals: beaver, cow, elk

 Flowers: lily of the valley

  Deities: Aphrodite, Dionysus, Gaia, Horus, Osiris



  The sun is in Taurus until May 20. Taurus is a fixed earth sign.

  Moon Phases

  May 1: fourth quarter moon in Aquarius

  May 7: new moon in Taurus

  May 23: full moon in Sagittarius 

  May 30: fourth quarter moon in Pisces



  May 1: Beltane

  May 9: Lemuria

  May 12: Mother's Day

  May 27: Memorial Day




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Episode 220 - The Magic of May

I'm joined today by author George Lizos to chat about the ancient Greek pantheon and the transition into modern day Greek mysticism.
SECRETS OF GREEK MYSTICISM is the first spiritual book about the Greek gods and goddesses written by a native, practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism. Rather than presenting the gods and goddesses as symbolic, lifeless figures, Secrets of Greek Mysticism teaches readers how to find each god or goddess within them. This is achieved by explaining the deeper spiritual meaning of popular myths and through grounding insights on the gods’ virtues as they relate to modern life: practicing bravery with Ares, cultivating endurance with Demeter, and embodying love with Aphrodite.
 
George Lizos is a spiritual teacher, intuitive, and creator of Intuition Mastery School. He is also a priest of Hellenic Polytheism at the world’s first modern temple of Zeus in Cyprus.
https://georgelizos.com/greekmysticism
https://www.instagram.com/georgelizos/
https://georgelizos.com/


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Episode 219 - Greek Mysticism with George Lizos

I'm joined today by the Practical Mystic, Nicole Frolick. We chat all about healing, reclaiming lost parts of your soul, connecting with your inner child, plant medicine, and more! Including different forms of meditation and daily practices.


TW: Nicole briefly discusses her experience with SA as a minor and healing as a part of her journey. It’s a gentle and not detailed discussion but may be triggering for some. You’ll hear a tone to be able to skip the segment.


Nicole Frolick is a practical mystic, experienced in intuitive life coaching, inner child healing, and the reclamation of one’s Secret Self, a process that uncovers the hidden and yet most valuable strengths, talents, and untapped purpose of the soul. She is also the host of "Enlighten Up", a weekly podcast.With over 25 years of experience in the realm of healing the mind, body, and soul connections, Nicole acts as a Surrogate Siren who co-captains one's soul through a deep psychic descent into the unchartered waters of the unconscious mind. You can find her on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. 



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Episode 103 - Yule and the Pagan Origins of Christmas

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