Episode 928: Master Class-Sacred Plant Magic

More often than not, people think of astrology as a tool for divination or the exploration of one's personality. Astrology is considerably more than that. It is a sacred science, a highly descriptive symbolic language, and it is also a technology that can be applied to ritual, herbalism, the use of crystals, and much more.But it can be daunting to take on the study of Astrology. After all, it's a field so huge it would take several lifetimes to master it. And that's why Ivo Dominguez, Jr., wrote this book--to provide practitioners of magick with a Pagan perspective on Astrology and the core concepts of Astrology that are most useful to building rituals and creating effective magick.When we look at an astrological chart, what we are actually looking at is a map of the multiple planes of existence summarized and flattened into an understandable diagram--a kind of magickal cartogram. Now, what to do with this map? How can we best use it in our magickal work? That's precisely what you'll discover in the pages of this concise, focused, and expertly presented book.

Amy Blackthorn is the Master Class professor. Whether your have a green thumb or not, you might want to get  pen and paper to take some sacred notes.   

It's the time when Stirring the Cauldron and Ghost Chronicles turn into the Book of Shadows and this year it happens to fall on The Night Before Halloween.  Tune in and find out if it will  be a trick or a treat. BOO!

It's the time of year at Samhain to honor your ancestors.  Ancestor veneration is one of the most widespread spiritual practices in the world.  Tonight Author Mallorie Vaudoise is here tonight to talk about her book, Honor Your Ancestors We shares the important distinctions between working with blood ancestors, lineage ancestors, and affinity ancestors while helping you recognize the signs that your ancestors are responding to your petitions and offerings. We explore important topics like mediumship and ancestral trauma so you can be sure to develop a veneration practice that's uplifting and affirming for you that shows you how to create an ancestor altar so you can work with ancestors of all kinds. She also shares fascinating ideas for incorporating rituals, spells, family recipes, and even practices like music and dancing to help you open this wonderful new dimension of your spiritual journey.

 I have lots of listeners asking for this Rev and Witch Halloween special from several years ago.  So here it is!  

Michael has worn many hats throughout his lifetime. He isn’t just known for his keen psychic gifts but also his incredible historical ghost tours and books of which there are many. We will found out more about what he's up to a little bit later. In the mean time, it's Haunted Houses time.

.Written with a mix of reverence, approachability, and deadpan wit by a funeral industry insider, Morbid Magic is the first multicultural guide to death spirituality and traditions from all over the world and from different historical eras. Tomás Prower presents an impressive array of topics, including each culture's views on the hereafter, mourning periods, the deceased's legacy, handling of remains, and more.Discover the lore and magic of death, both on the physical and spiritual planes. Explore hands-on activities, spells, and prayers that will open your eyes to new practices. Experience personal stories and anecdotes by modern people from various regions and religions. This fascinating book makes death a more approachable topic and helps you understand and utilize the profound wisdom of cultures around the globe. From Judaism in the Middle East to shamanism in East Asia, Morbid Magic presents an amazing, in-depth look at how the world deals with death.

Bruce Tango from Ghost Hunters and his own podcast, Tango and friends,  has so many stories to share from all his many years working with the paranormal,  but having a date with a ghost beats them all. 

Ron Kolek, Lesley Marden and Marla Brooks talk about the good, bad and the ugly of nightmares.  

Futhark runes as well as their correspondences with deities, astrology, tarot, crystals, and plants. Each chapter begins by discussing the etymology, meanings, mythology, divination, correspondences, and magick of a particular rune and culminates with profiles of several herbs and plants that possess similar magickal energies. Each plant profile delves into the magickal, metaphysical, traditional, and medicinal applications as well as how to work with these incredible plant allies. Guiding the green witch through the benefits and strengths of synergistic magick, this book helps eclectic magickal practitioners advance their craft through folk magick and medicine, rituals, meditations, spells, and the soulful process of rewilding and connecting with Mother Nature.