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For release in April 2023, The Runic Tarot Deck brings Norse gods and mythology to the world of tarot. Co-author Jaymi Elford joins me to discuss this latest offering.  Each card features the wisdom of the runes, the poetry of the Skalds, and the valor of the Einherjars, a perfect divinatory combination to connect you with Valhalla (the realm of the gods). This fierce and beautiful deck will boost your intuitive abilities and provide ancient Norse insights to all your burning questions. Jaymi Elford is an author, tarot reader, fire spinner, and cat friend. She has over thirty years of experience with tarot and other divination tools, and she works closely with Lo Scarabeo to produce tarot decks. Jaymi has taught at PantheaCon, Northwest Tarot Symposium (NWTS), Witch City Tarot Gathering, and the Readers Studio in New York. She co-hosts the podcast Cardslingers Coast-to-Coast and edits The Cartomancer Magazine. Jaymi lives in Portland, Oregon, and wants you to visit her at www.innercompasstarot.com.  http:/

Join Dorothy Morrison and Raina as they catch up, and Dorothy lets us know what she has planned for her shop, Wicked Witch Studios. Dorothy Morrison is an author and teacher in the fields of magic, Wicca and Neo-Paganism. She is a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, and founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986. She is a member of the Coven of the Raven, and studies the RavenMyst Circle Tradition. For more information, please visit at www.wickedwitchstudios.com!

Author Michael Herkes joins me to discuss "Glamcraft"! MICHAEL HERKES, also known as “The Glam Witch,” has been a practicing modern witch for more than twenty years. He’s the author of The GLAM Witch, The Complete Book of Moon Spells, Moon Spells for Beginners, and others. Learn more at TheGlamWitch.com. To order other titles by this author, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Herkes/e/B07KDXYWPM/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

Recording artist, Engineer and Producer. David Wood joins me for a visit. David Wood has the ability to have you dancing in a club all night or rocking out in your car.  If you like the spooky atmosphere that Stevie Nicks creates with her music along with the vocal style of Alison Moyet, Erasure and Depeche Mode you will absolutely love David Wood.  David has also been compared to the vocal style of George Michael, Boy George and yes, even Tina Turner as well.  He just keeps cranking out his own original music and however he wishes it to sound, he can more than pull it off vocally and musically. David Wood is a mainstream recording artist based in Columbus, Ohio.  His music has been described by local media as the POP/Dance Alternative with a dash of Soul.  Unabashed and often times unclothed, David has established a following in many different communities.  From High Energy Dance music and Soulful ballads to the erotic and mystical, his music continues to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. David has

Author Terrance P. Ward stops by for a visit. Terence P Ward (Mid-Hudson Valley, NY) is a journalist and practicing Pagan for more than thirty years. He has been bound to a Wiccan coven, communed with the Earth as a backpacking Pagan (aka Gaiaped), and been tapped by the Olympian gods. He manages his depression through his work as a priest to Poseidon, and he's a minister ordained through the Church of the Sacred Earth: a Union of Pagan Congregations in Vermont. Ward is also a member of the order of the occult hand. Terrance is the author of the book, Empty Cauldrons -  A Pagan Guide to Coping with Depression Whether is it impacting you or a loved one, depression can be difficult to discuss or even acknowledge. Empty Cauldrons explores the isolating influence it can have and why many people resist professional help. With contributions from Pagan clergy, depression sufferers, and therapists, author Terence P Ward creates a picture of depression that draws upon both science and religion. He also shares his

Organizers Rev. Trisha Parker, Rev. Bobbi Jo Smith, and Rev. Rayna Templebee of the Summer Magick Festival in Orlando, Florida join me to discuss their upcoming event! www.summermagickfest.org   Summer Magick Festival is an earth-based spirituality convention with workshops, celebration, and community in a comfortable hotel setting. Headliners, rituals, and musical entertainment have been chosen to encourage tolerance between the many different earth-based faiths and foster planetary stewardship. We are a family-friendly event with programming for our young ones as well as close proximity to all the wonders of the Orlando theme parks. Join us for a new kind of Florida festival! Rev. Trisha Parker, a 3rd degree Gardnerian and 2nd degree WISE-ATC priestess, is an ordained clergy member and professional Tarot reader. She holds a Bachelor of Ministry degree from Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary where she now teaches several classes. Trisha coordinates Phoenix Festivals, is a member of NE Florida Pagan

Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org

A BIOGRAPHY OF THE GODDESS Discover historical writings and hands-on rituals that show how the Goddess became such an important component in today's Pagan, Witchcraft, and Wiccan practices. Jack Chanek explores the development of her mythology using nine well-known texts written between the 1800s and the 1970s by famous practitioners and historians. He offers insights on The Golden Bough by Sir James George Frazer, The Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley, The White Goddess by Robert Graves, Witchcraft Today by Gerald Brosseau Gardner, and others. By presenting these titles alongside each other, Jack shows how the Goddess movement progressed with each text building upon previous ones, leading to the core themes we recognize today. Every chapter of Queen of All Witcheries includes a solitary ritual, a group ritual, and an exercise to provide you with a richer devotional experience. Jack Chanek has been reading tarot since he was eleven years old, and he has been publicly writing about tarot since 2015. He has

Set to open in early May 2023, House of Black Cat Magic will feature the Black Cat Lounge, designed by none other than renowned cat style expert and best-selling author, Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther. The cat lounge will provide a space for visitors to commune with the resident cats who are looking for their furever home. Whether visitors are looking to adopt or just want to bask in some furry fun and energy, the Black Cat Lounge is guaranteed to reduce your stress!  It will also be home to a cat-themed retail store catering to those seeking spiritual and Magical tools like books, candles, incense, as well as a small, cat reference library. House of Black Cat Magic is a woman-owned corporation that is a collaboration between Binx’s Home for Black Cats Executive Director, Hannah Soboleski, and Foster Coordinator Shari Comeau, and House of Black Cat Magic Senior Vice President, Star Bustamonte. Binx’s Home for Black Cats is a North Carolina nonprofit and federal 501(c)3 foster-based rescue in Asheville that is

AN INTRODUCTION TO TWELVE NEW GUARDIANS Connect to Twelve New Guardian Angels with this Month-by-Month Guide Enjoy a daily dose of divine medicine with this book's inspiring messages sent by the angelic realm's unsung heroes. Each guardian is the focus of a full calendar month, bringing you day-by-day guidance based on that angel's theme. From January to December, you'll meet: Jana, Angel of Doorway Bridgette, Angel of Illumination Willow, Angel of Manifestation Faith, Angel of Growth Daniel, Angel of Movement Nel, Angel of Transmutation Penne, Angel of Play Solis, Angel of Passion Sylvania, Angel of Transitions Chana, Angel of Gratitude Sophia, Angel of Reflection Lailah, Angel of Darkness This year-long devotional introduces you to lesser-known angels who want to assist with everyday concerns and show you the path to peace and abundance. In addition to daily lessons that help you navigate the human experience, this book offers a prayer of connection and a closing ceremony for

Join me and renowned author/teacher/wonderful person, Christopher Penczak, as we discuss the 21st Anniversary Ed of The Inner Temple of Witchcraft (and anything else he would like to talk about). To purchase, and for other wonderful items, please visit; https://temple-of-witchcraft.square.site/# And Christopher's site: https://christopherpenczak.com/  

Joel Green and Dr, Debra Burris come on to discuss the upcoming Enchanted! Metaphysics & Mystics Market.coming to the Conway Expo Center in Conway, AR on April 29 & 30, 2023.and November 18 & 19, 2023. Enchanted! Metaphysics & Mystics Market is a multifaceted, magical happening that includes all of these amazing features: Holistic Expo. Spirit Fair. Psychic Circle. Witches Market. Healing Arts Festival. Esoteric Bazaar. Metaphysical Panoply. We are a crossroads of art, spirituality, and mystical expression. We believe in the healing and transformative power of full self-expression. We support and promote each other as a community and united front of wacky goodness in the world.  For more information, please visit: https://www.venixrising.com/enchanted?fbclid=IwAR1o0Hd_m2_EjZ2QD_LNTNJ8A4S_Ro6J3Vc6AuP9jjU890MXmT6HHS8ugPY&mibextid=Zxz2cZ and their FaceBook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/812739656485652/842363263523291/?ti=ls  

Renowned author Deborah Lipp, joins me to discuss her newest book, Bending The Binary: Polarity Magic in a Non-Binary World. Break polarity free from outmoded ideas of gender and heteronormativity while still celebrating its energy. This pioneering book explores polarity from many angles, examining its evolution throughout history, why it's important in the occult, and how it relates to identity and sexual orientation. Deborah Lipp shows you what it means to both include polarity magic and be inclusive. Bending the Binary adds depth and nuance to polar concepts in magic, such as day and night, male and female, self and other. Deborah offers a third perspective on these opposites, inviting you to explore the space between them through rituals, journal prompts, and detailed research. She also teaches how to incorporate binary-bending practices into your personal magical system. This book encourages everyone to expand their perceptions and strengthen their magic.

Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org

Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging is a wise and playful guide to aging with a sense of magic and spirit, presided over by four loving, feisty old witches, one for each season: Root Witch in her cave by the roots, Winged Witch in her treehouse, Merwitch by the seaside bonfire, and Kitchen Witch in her river cottage. Every season is filled with wild wisdom, rich with simple formulas and recipes, inspiring rituals, playful activities, fun quizzes, meaningful meditations, and much, much more, empowering women to embrace their elder years with curiosity and verve. Our culture is finally realizing that older women are a force for positive change. Now, Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging offers a cornucopia of ways to embrace and celebrate this challenging but ultimately liberating time. Cait Johnson is the author of seven books honoring the seasons and the connections that underlie all life. Now that she’s over 60, aging is on her mind. Her latest book seeks to infuse the aging process with a sense of magic and is pa

UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF YOUR SUN SIGN  (From The Witch's Sun Sign Series #1) Boost your magical practice and personal development with the power of your Aries sun sign. Ivo Dominguez Jr. and Diotima Mantineia share what strengths and weaknesses your sign brings to both witchcraft and everyday life. You'll learn how to best connect with Aries energy, cleanse and shield yourself, tailor-fit correspondences to your sign, and more. Featuring recipes and exercises, as well as stories and spells from Aries contributors, including Cat Castells, Jack Chanek, Danielle Blackwood, Lilith Dorsey, and Crow Walker, this book deepens your understanding of yourself as a witch. Explore your moon and rising sign traits, discover what crystals and plants are linked to Aries, perform a ritual to meet the spirit of your sign, and use self-care practices to recover from burnout. Encouraging and informative, this entry in the Witch's Sun Sign Series helps you fully embrace your fierce, fiery, and phenomenal self. Diotima Mantineia (

Honoring the Wild: Reclaiming Witchcraft and Environmental Activism Irisanya Moon (Practically Pagan) collects meditations on the Reclaiming Witchcraft tradition in this brief, inspiring anthology. Founded in the late 1970s, the Reclaiming tradition is based in “deep, spiritual commitment to the earth, to healing and to linking of magic with political action,” Moon writes. Short accounts from Reclamation witches weave a “tapestry of many different threads,” including tried-and-true advice for being environmentally conscious (buying secondhand clothes, using public transportation), discussions of “magical activism” (which takes the form of writing, storytelling, and organizing protests), and accounts of individuals’ experiences (using directed energy to help protect the California redwood forests during protests). Suggested rituals include an “Extinction Rebellion Ritual” (which involves speaking one’s demands into being in a group setting), while an annotated timeline highlights major moments in Reclamation

Nancy Antenucci comes back to discuss the psychic element, and how to develop your psychic abilities with tarot. Nancy C. Antenucci (Nucc) is a seasoned tarot reader as well as a teacher of visionary strategies. Her innovative take on tarot makes her a highly sought-after teacher and presenter around the country and internationally. Her first book, Psychic Tarot, is a culmination of her teaching and mentoring, practical know-how, and unending passion of tarot. Her newest book, “Tarot Rituals – Ceremonies, Ideas & Exercises for the Tarot Lover” is a cookbook of her favorite rites. Nucc is the founder of Minnesota's Twin Cities Tarot Collective, which produces the annual North Star Tarot conference (tctarotcollective.com). Her website is getting an update but you can schedule readings at www.betweenworlds.us.

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Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest! Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries. Please support The Wild Hunt at www.wildhunt.org