Episode 38: Astrology 101 (pt. 1)

(Discussion begins at 29:47)

Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an astrology and tarot forecast for the week of September 9, 2019, to September 15, 2019, followed by a long form educational episode all about the fundamentals of astrology.  We go over the zodiac and what it is, the concept of the twelve signs, and then cover the planets and their rulership.  This is a great reference episode if you ever need a refresher, and you can always skip the forecast and go straight to the episode by using our time markers!  We hope this is helpful to all of you astro newbies out there, and let us know if you need any further clarification before we release part two!

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Episode 37: Appalachian Backwoods Witchcraft with Jake Richards

(Interview begins at 26:15)

Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an astrology and Tarot forecast for the week of September 2, 2019, to September 8, 2019, followed by an interview with author and folk practitioner Jake Richards.  Jake is the author of the book Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure and Folk Magic from Appalachia, and we talk all about the folk traditions of his American homeland.  We cover the history and culture of Appalachia, the way of life that led to the traditions listed in the book, ancestor veneration, using the bible as a magical tool, why preserving folk traditions is more important than ever, plus much more!  Check out Jake's links listed below:

Little Chicago Conjure: http://littlechicagoconjure.weebly.com/
Jake's Blog: https://littlechicagoconjure13.wordpress.com/author/dakotawolf801/
Backwoods Witchcraft on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Backwoods-Witchcraft-Conjure-Magic-Appalachia/dp/1578636531
Instagram: @jake_richards13
Twitter: @jakerichards131

Episode 36: How to Be a Spiritual Rebel with Niish

(Interview begins at 22:25)

Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an astrology and Tarot forecast for the week of August 26, 2019, to September 1, 2019, followed by an interview with podcaster and Youtube artist, Niish.  We have a great, intimate conversation with Niish, who is a practicing witch and host of the podcast Nox Mente.  We cover Niish's early life, her years in Chicago in the nineties, the problems of gentrification, reasons why we're living in a control society, and what to do about it.  We had such a wonderful time chatting with Niish and definitely recommend her show, Nox Mente.  Check out Niish's links below:

Nox Mente's Website: https://noxmente.simplecast.com/
Nox Mente's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgoMEJbyIWRadCVl8weY2A
Twitter: @NIISH13
Podcast Twitter: @NoxMente
Instagram: @Niish369
Niish's Art Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBk3MjXsRH6L9S3IRhASklw
Nish's Video for the Song Featured in this Episode "Regina Mortourum" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiwMOjRK118

Episode 35: The Mandela Effect, Holograms, and UFOs with SMQ AI

(Discussion begins at 21:20)

Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an Astrology and Tarot forecast for the week of August 19, 2019, to August 25, 2019, followed by an interview with researcher and Youtube personality SMQ AI.  We kick off a conversation with SMQ's background and then dive head first into the Mandela Effect, which is a contemporary phenomenon of large groups of people mis-remembering events in our recent past.  We get into how much of this is discussed in CIA documents that have been available through the Freedom of Information Act, and then dive deep into UFO's, hologram realities, astral travel, astral entities, UFO's, and much more!  Check out SMQ's pages at the links below:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7Sna68zOaR5GbbBxCjH7A
Twitter: @ai_smq
Instagram: @smqai73

Episode 34: Eastern and Western Occultism with Benebell Wen

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Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an astrology and Tarot forecast for the week of August 12, 2019, to August 18, 2019, followed by an interview with author, tarot reader, and Youtuber, Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft.  We have an awesome conversation all about traditional Eastern occultism learned from Benebell's Taiwanese family traditions, as well as the cross over in Western occult traditions.  We cover ceremonial tools, divination, Taoist cosmology, spirit communication, nature spirits, devas, Feng Shui, and much more!  Check out Benebell's links below:

Website: https://benebellwen.com/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxy7GWlYL8RSb2JwJrzh8PA
Instagram: @bellwen

Episode 33: Candles, Covens, and Spells with The Witch of Wonderlust

(Discussion begins at 23:40)

Dan and Scarlet open the episode with a Tarot and astrology forecast for the week of August 5, 2019, to August 11, 2019, followed by an interview with Olivia of the Youtube channel and website The Witch of Wonderlust.  We talk with Olivia all about her journey into witchcraft and how it brought her into her current path today.  We cover pop culture witch craft, the enneagram personality types, what it's like being a Youtuber, the experience of being in a coven, plus much more!  Patreons get an extended episode with Olivia's birth chart reading plus more conversation!  This is an episode you wont want to miss.  Check out Olivia's links below:

Website: https://www.thewitchofwonderlust.com/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO6HYyldrzr3fTUWXLyJ3yg
Instagram: @thewitchofwonderlust
Twitter: @wonderlustwitch

Episode 32: Psychedelics in Spirituality

(Discussion begins at 26:30)

Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an astrology and Tarot forecast for the week of July 29, 2019, to August 4, 2019, followed by a discussion between the hosts all about psychedelics and spirituality.  We cover all of the ins and outs about the psychedelic experience, from LSD and shrooms to Ayahuasca, reflecting on what these altered states say about reality and the spiritual experience.  We cover a lot of ground, and even cover some of the deep state connections to the psychedelic movement, and both of us share our two cents about what all of this means for spiritual folks in 2019.  If you make it to the end, you will get a nice little Patreon preview going over our own trip stories!  Join our Patreon at the link below, and don't forget to rate and review us on Itunes!

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