Ep 50 - A Solstice By Any Other Name...

Another week in Raven's Goddess series! This week she takes on the highly misunderstood and tragic figure of Medusa. She talks about her origins as well as her power. Bear follows it up with a metaphysical walkthrough of snakes! Not only were they prominent on Medusa's head, but he shows several ways this animal can show in your life and what it can mean in readings, chakra work, and well as dreams. Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, IG, and FB

The second of Raven's Goddess Series is here and it features the Sumerian goddess of love and fertility, Inanna! She goes through some items to help you identify with her and what she can do for you. Her journey to Hell is highlighted in this episode. On her adventures, she comes across Gilgamesh, who Bear talks about this week. He tells the tale of this mighty demigod and king and how he comes to find his whole self and becomes a better man for it. Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Instagram, Facebook

This week Bear goes deep into the mysteries of the High Priestess! This ethereal female archetype has so many layers to uncover in this card. Join in to find out about her beauty, depth, balance, and her goddess energies and what they can do for your life. This card fits nicely in between Raven's goddess series, going on right now! Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Instagram, and Facebook

This week, Raven starts her goddess series and takes on a big one to start! Learn about Lilith's different stories and how she came to be from several accounts. If you grew in a very rigid Christian upbringing, you may have heard of her but not in a good way. Listen as Raven's blows your mind with some holes in the Creation story and the Garden of Eden where Lilith got her start. Bear chimes in with two of his favorite subjects, video games and astrology! Find out which popular gaming series prominently features her with a similar history to her romance. He also looks at natal charts again to show you a lesser talked about point, the Black Moon Lilith and what this small void can show us what we're missing in our lives. Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Instagram, and Facebook

You'll have to excuse the title... Old Creedence Clearwater Revival tune. But in good news, this week we wrap up the Moon series! Raven talks about the power of the waning moon along with herbs and crystals to use and how it can best help us. Bear reminds us of the current pagan holiday and some of the significance of it but it can be found more in depth in a previous episode. Stay tuned in the end for a new life experience and ceremony with the White Rabbit Collective that was hosted at Walker Wellness this weekend! If you need a similar ceremony, find them on their socials to book a session or find where they will be next. Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Instagram, and Facebook

We're back at it and mooning you again! This week Raven talks about things to do on a full moon and the history behind how the church got involved with it. She offers herbs, mantras, and crystals to go with this phase too! Bear dives into the Moon in your astrological chart with some pointers on how to work with it, along with talking about how the phase you're born under can have an impact as well. Plus, Bear's relationship advice shows up again this week! Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Instagram, Facebook

We're back again with some more reasons to stare at the sky at night! This time, Raven discusses the waxing moon. She gives her mantras, crystals, and things that are good to do for this cycle. Not to be left out of all the moon fun, Bear talks about the zodiac sign that's ruled by the moon, Cancer! Find ways to connect better with that Cancer in your life with this breakdown. Stick around til the end to hear some helpful dating tips on how to woo and keep a moon child happy. Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Facebook, and Instagram

As promised, Raven starts her series on the Moon! We heard your request, and we break down some basics that every practitioner can use in their daily life. Last week we launched the series with a talk about the Moon tarot card, and this week we follow it up with a deep dive into the New Moon phase (and just in time as the next one approaches). Find out what crystals, herbs, and practices go best with this time of the month! Come see us at the Gypsy Soul Holistic Fair on July 15-16 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Medical Center! Socials: witches unknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Facebook, Instagram

It's time for some more card talk! This time we take a big leap ahead in the fool's journey to find him spending time with the orb that lights up our night sky, the Moon. From self-reflection to a sign of mysticism, the card can make many different things come to light from the shadows. Besides just going through the full moon, we jumped ahead to kick start Raven's moon magic series starting in the next episode!

Summer Solstice, Midsummer, and Litha are all names normally associated with this holiday. On a Midsummer's Eve, the magick abounds! This week we discuss some things that this sabbat covers and the reason behind this wonderful time. We also give you a lot of good and current ways to celebrate the season with a group or even by yourself. This is the time to enjoy the outdoors and do summer activities, friends, and fire. Socials: witchesunknown & theblackbearoftarot @ Gmail, Instagram, Facebook