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Join us in this episode as we discover  the importance & potentiality of  the liminal with Sande Hart! Sande is an award-winning leader in the fields of Women’s empowerment and interfaith community building, and Author of Nautilus Award winning The Liminal Odyssey - The Alchemical Power of the Spaces In-Between. She is the Founding President of The Global Woman’s Village, since 2001, originally named S.A.R.A.H. (The Spiritual And Religious Alliance for Hope.) Sande developed and served as Director for the Women and Girls sector for the Charter for Compassion and served on the Women’s Task Force for The Parliament of The World’s Religions 2015-2023. 
We delve into Sande’s book: “The Liminal Odyssey”. This is about her stories, wild experiences and synchronicities woven together as a guide on how we can understand and embrace our threshold in between times. Each chapter or story is anchored in a methodology of social psychology, science, indigenous wisdom, the trust wisdom philosophy, etc. Jean Shinoda Bolen told Sande about a word that she loved called: Liminal and from there Sande thought about her own experiences and thresholds and what made them possible and what was the seed or life lesson within her thresholds experiences. All these chapters lead us towards cultivating awareness of  potentiality and our divine assignment(s) within a threshold or liminal time/experience. It’s this questioning that Sande believes is the greatest gift that we can give our soul.

Sande says that what The Liminal Odyssey is all about is how she slowed down and created a condition of “tunefulness” to notice all the seeds of truth and meaning behind significant threshold experiences in her life we need to slow down in order to see/understand/embrace them. It's our job to say yes to them because who knows what they will grow into?We chat about the significance of the Heroes/Sheroes journey and how the signposts of where we are headed most often do not show up in a linear fashion. We need a new construct and be open to what wants to emerge as the new myth of our life. The steps were developed by Carl Jung and popularized by Joseph Campbell, Disney and George Lucas since its in every movie plot as the arc of a character’s story from beginning to end where the character after going through the heroes’ journey finds their actualized agency. And every day we can find ourselves at a new beginning. Sande thinks we should enjoy the struggle and pain involved in change and inner work. We get to experience and feel the struggle, pain and confusion of the liminal phases and heroes/sheroes journey to get to our next actualized evolved state. We end with Sande giving us a guided meditation on learning a new way of being and the power of the feminine principle from the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. Tune in and be enlightened!     Visit Sande at: www.sandehart.com

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Unleash your spirit as we kick off Season 5 with Phoenix LeFae! Phoenix is a Witch, Author, and owner of a witchy shop called: Milk & Honey in Sebastopol, CA. She is trained in several Witchcraft traditions and is initiated into the Reclaiming Tradition of Witchcraft, the Avalon Druid Order, and Gardnerian Wicca. She offers readings and spell crafting support to her students and clients. She is also a published Author of several books including her newest book: Spirit Magic by Llewellyn Worldwide released on January 8, 2026. *Stay tuned to the end when Phoenix offers us a lovely grounding visualization to connect with your Spirit!*

We delve into what Spirit means from a Wiccan/Pagan perspective which is the “Spirit is Me” philosophy which that we are the center and not a separate external force. Spirit is the divine substance and the animating force of the universe that binds all the other Elements together. It’s the energy behind all of nature and humanity that makes everything work.  Spirit is also intertwined with all the other Elements by the relationship with Animism. Recognizing that everything human, animal, plant, trees, rocks etc. has its own distinct animating life force and energy and that is its spirit.

Gods, Goddesses and Deities are also in connection with Spirit. Phoenix is a polytheist, and she teaches workshops about many Gods/Goddesses/Deities. Her favorite is the primordial Star Goddess. Phoenix feels that the Star Goddess is the perfect representation of Spirit. Ritual connects us with the spirit world, and we discuss how different Wiccan/Pagan traditions invoke spirit in sacred ritual each with their own unique emphasis and structure on how spirit moves through the individual within a coven or circle.

Phoenix was inspired to write this book about the ethereal 5th Element (Spirit) since she loves paradox, liminality, quintessence, and dark matter. She researched and did deep dives into all the other Elements individually (Air, Fire Water, Earth). ‘Spirit Magic” is part of the Elements series by Llewellyn Worldwide and follows the same format of the other 4 books in this series. The entire Elements series an amazing deep dive into foundational Witchcraft!
There are a multitude of ways from very elaborate to simple everyday practices to connect with something greater than yourself. Pausing every day from your busy - ness in the mundane world to take a moment and recognize that the world is full of magic and spiritual energy and that we are part of this divine web.Phoenix wraps up our episode with her visualization offering for us to connect with the element of Spirit within us. Tune in and be enlightened! More about Phoenix at: www.phoenixlefae.com 

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Glad Tidings for the Yuletide Season!
I invite you to take a guided meditation journey with me to connect with the ancient Celtic Goddess of Sanctuary: Nemetona for the December New Moon. This guided meditation and more are available in my 3 books and audiobooks titled:The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess- Volumes 1,2, & 3  available on Amazon & Audible.

Let’s start with a bit of history on Goddess Nemetona. Nemetona is an Ancient Romano-Celtic Goddess. She is the Lady of Sanctuary, of Sacred Groves and Sacred Spaces.  Her name ‘She of the Sacred grove’ whispers to our heart of protection, safety, a connection with nature as divine ‘sanctuary’.  She was known in ancient Gaul, Germany and in Spain. The Nemetes were the main worshippers of Nemetona. The word Nemeton means Sacred Grove, and in this regard, she is connected with Druids before and during the Roman empire. She relates to the healing and wisdom of Trees. The Hawthorne Tree being one of her symbols.

Engaging with Goddess Nemetona allows the spirit of the Divine to move through us with our receptivity towards her. This is the inspiration and spiritual life force that connects all things. Nemetona is a Goddess of the Druidic concept of: Awen.
Giving is essential in our consumerist culture, and it demands so much of our spirits and energy. Especially at this time of Yule and Christmas!
We need to balance consumerism with the inspiration & balance we receive from sacred nature, where if we exploit nature too much ; it dies.  Nemetona is present within the home, within our sacred groves, our ceremonies and in all the spaces that we hold dear to our hearts. She is a liminal creature, who is at her most powerful at dawn and at dusk.

The invitation of Nemetona to you is to connect to the sacred and Yin energy of quiet, stillness, mindfulness and peace. .The sacred grove can be a physical space in a forest, a clearing in the busy mind, or an invitation into the imagination or dreamworld. It can be an inner sanctuary of the heart, a sacred space for meditation and contemplation a corner of a room where you can just sit and be quiet or an altar space. This is where Nemetona meets us to commune with divinity. She soothes and stills, and whispers to us of belonging, and of the innate holiness of all things. 

So…Get comfortable and let’s take a guided journey to connect with the Goddess Nememtona and connect to your own sanctuary within. Tune in and be enlightened!Support the show
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Get ready to dive into Yule magic with Sara Haydon! Sara is an author and advocate for slow, intentional living.  Her debut book, Winter Magic: A Witch’s Yule (Atlantic Books, 2024), explores the intersection of nature, seasonal living and personal spirituality. With a background in Psychology and years of experience in mental health and offender rehabilitation, she now writes and supports others on their journeys of inner transformation. From her cabin in the Finnish woods or while wandering the English countryside with her family, Sara shares moments of everyday magic on her much-beloved Instagram platform, @HawthornHollows
Sara thought about how magic shows up in her everyday life and combined with her Finnish heritage shares it in her book to make her Yule magic accessible to everyone. We delve into Sara’s book: Winter Magic: A Witch’s Yule.  She felt inspired to create and foster a celebration for the Winter Solstice. She wanted to create a book that was gentle, grounding and enchanting for readers to navigate this season and sample different Witchcraft aspects while going through the journey of Yule. Since Sara grew up in Finland, she wrote her book from a unique Nordic perspective where the magic and mysticism of Yule mixes with nostalgia, coziness, folklore and a deep relationship with nature.
Yet there is the paradox between the darkness of December, the returning of the light at Winter Solstice as well as reconnecting with spirit(s) and old ways. Yule is very rich in mythology folklore and stories especially with elves, gnomes or “Tonttu” which act as guardian spirits of household and farm and are a huge art of the Nordic folklore. Nordic deities such as Freya and Odin are part of the interplay with darkness of winter. Sara includes rituals, spells, everyday magic with her book. Honoring the deities, archetypes and their symbology honors aspects of ourselves. These traditions are rooted in gratitude, respect, balance and the reciprocity of give and take from spirits. Sara believes this is the kind of quiet, gentle pagan magic doesn't scream Witchcraft. Sara mentions that Yule/Winter Solstice doesn’t need to be ritualistic; it can be comfortable and what feels aligned for you. Honoring nature and weaving your generosity into candles, food, good wishes.
Yule magic is about folding in those moments of intention into the life you are already living in. And it can be as simple as lighting a candle with a quick intention before you start the day or drinking something warm to ground yourself.  For creating some Yule magic, you can bring in certain scents and flavors such as pine, citrus or cinnamon which shifts the energy. It’s those tiny pauses and small pockets of seasonal reminders that create magic. The Nordic traditions of Yule/Winter Solstice with the sense of coziness are so beautiful, simple and adaptable for those of us who are city Pagans/Wiccans living in small spaces or places that do not have snow or forests.
Yuletide magic is not tied to any certain landscape, country, culture or aesthetic. The Yule season is a threshold time as we shift from one cycle that is ending as we live through the darkest time of the year and now move towards lighter days which is very magical ritual in itself. Its nature’s enchanted gift to us and brings us hope. Tune in and be enlightened! 
 
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Join us in this captivating episode as we discover sacred singing that celebrates the Divine Feminine with Flora Ware! Flora is a Ceremonialist, Song Priestess, Pagan Songstress, the founder of EarthSong Temple and vocal coach. Flora serves the global community through ceremony, singing circles, and earth magic. As a Ceremonial Priestess, Cyclic Living teacher, and sacred musician, Flora inspires all to awaken to their potential, embody their wisdom, and to celebrate the Goddess by bringing the feminine principle forward. Her newest album: The Center of the Pentacle celebrates Lunar Magick, and Divine Feminine archetypes. Flora believes that our voices are magical instruments for healing, manifestation, and transformation. *Stay tuned to the end when Flora sings us her enchanting “Center of the Pentacle” invocation to the elements!*
Flora grew up in BC, Canada and was introduced to the Divine Feminine in 1993 attending her first Full Moon circle with her mother. She later read StarHawk’s seminal book The Spiral Dance which opened up the idea of the Neo-Pagan Wheel of the Year (the 8 sabbats). This concept and the reclaiming tradition felt right for Flora. She later went to college and studied theater/acting but then turned her focus to music and developing her skills as a singer. She got a diploma in Jazz and Contemporary Voice which was a very rich starting point for her vocal journey. A year after graduating Flora was introduced to Vocal Sound Healing which was another pivotal moment in her musical life and spiritual journey. She understood then that her voice was not just for entertainment but it could be used as a part of her sacred practice.
We delve into the role of Song Priestesses throughout history and what this role entails in contemporary times for Flora. Sound, voice, drums, music from paleolithic times have all been used by shamans and priests/priestesses and later bards for connecting to divine energy, creating sacred space and to foster community. The Song Priestess knows the power of vibrational and the energetic alchemy of sound. It's not entertainment, it's using our voices in sacred ritual through voice and sound healing to elevate our connection to the divine. Flora tells us that sound is vibrational healing and an attunement to harmonious frequencies.
We chat about Flora’s newest album: “The Center of the Pentacle” and how it focuses on Lunar Magick, New Moon, Full Moon song spells/chants and invocations to Goddesses designed to integrate with a group or personal ritual. This is  a counterpoint to her previous album: “Songs for the Wheel of the Year” which were about the solar 8 sabbats. Her songs, music and song circles empower the Divine Feminine within and bring the feminine principle forward.Flora’s mission is to bring the  sacred feminine back into balance with the sacred masculine.  Flora continues to challenge herself musically and she is passionate about taking her voice and song priestessing to new edges whether it be online or in person ceremonies, EarthSong Temple rituals, song circles or album recordings. Flora ends our episode by singing her enchanting invocation to the elements. Tune in and be enlightened!  Flora’s website: https://floraware.ca

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