Welcome to the very first episode of Darkness and Light.

In this opening episode I introduce the core idea behind the podcast: that darkness and light are not opposites in conflict, but partners in the great cycles of Nature. Together we explore how the rhythms of the Moon, the Sun, and the seasons can help guide our lives, and how mythic stories can deepen our relationship with the living world.

In this episode we explore:

• nature’s cycles of darkness and light
• our own cycles of darkness and light
• the dance of the Moon, Sun, and seasons
• living between hemispheres and feeling the Earth’s rhythms
• nature as an interconnected web
• reclaiming the gifts of darkness and light
• myth as a map for descent, renewal, and belonging
• working with Greek myth for reflection and growth
• a short meditation to arrive in the present moment
• Tarot as guidance rather than prediction
• this episode’s card: The Page of Pentacles

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Music featured in this episode:
Selections from my album Darkness and Light

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Hello friends, and welcome to Darkness and Light, a podcast about myth, Magic, and nature, with me, your host, Wendy Rule.

We’ll be following the cycles of the Moon and the turning of the seasons — in both hemispheres. We’ll explore how mythology and ancient stories can help us make sense of our own cycles of change. We’ll experience together what it is to be human on this Earth, in relationship with the rhythms of nature and the ever-changing dance of darkness and light.

I’ll be releasing a new episode every two weeks, starting Thursday, March 26th.

Subscribe now to be notified when the first episode goes live — and I’ll see you back here then.

Blessed Be, 

Wendy 

www.wendrule.com

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Hello friends, and welcome back to Darkness and Light. 

As the Moon wanes and the Sun journeys through Cancer, I explore the watery gifts of Cancer season: emotion, protection, and the nurturing presence of the Great Cosmic Mother. From the vastness of deep space to the depths of the ocean, we'll journey into the fertile darkness from which all things emerge.

I'm also joined by renowned Pagan priestess, author, and community elder Selena Fox, who shares her insights on the Void, deep space, Goddess spirituality, and the importance of balancing action with reflection.

In this episode

• Cancer season and the gifts of Cardinal Water
• The Great Cosmic Mother and the Creative Void
• Deep space, mystery, and Goddess spirituality
• A conversation with Selena Fox
• Creativity, gestation, and the wisdom of fallow times 

ABOUT SELENA FOX
Selena Fox is a Pagan priestess, author, teacher, community elder, and co-founder of Circle Sanctuary. For more than five decades she has been a leading voice in contemporary Pagan spirituality, Goddess traditions, environmental stewardship, and interfaith work.

Connect with Selena

Website
Instagram
Circle Sanctuary
Pagan Spirit Gathering

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

This episode features an excerpt from "Void" from my album Darkness and Light.

PATREON

Thanks to the generosity of my Patreon community and their monthly contributions, I'm able to present this podcast ad free. This means that we can stay 'in the zone' without our flow being broken. But it also means that I don't make any money at all from the podcast itself, and it takes up a huge amount of my time and focus. If you're getting something out of this Darkness and Light podcast, maybe you'd consider joining my Patreon community? There's lots of bonus material, including weekly 'Magic Monday videos, songs, Full Moon meditations etc. Membership starts at just $5USD per month (about $8.50 AUD). And if you can't afford that right now, please know that you are very welcome here, and I appreciate you tuning in.  :) 

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SOME OTHER SONGS I'VE WRITTEN THAT FIT THE THEME OF THIS EPISODE: 

All Life Flows Into The Great Mother

Hail to the Moon 

Underworld Queen

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 7 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we celebrate the upcoming Solstice: Midsummer in the Northern Hemisphere and Midwinter in the Southern. We explore the radiant power of the Sun, and what it truly means to “shine your light.”

We journey with the ancient Greek Sun God Helios across the sky, celebrating the joy and vitality of solar energy, as well as the dangers of solar imbalance: from ego inflation (too much Sun) to depression (too little). And with mythology, astrology, and tarot as our guides, we reflect on ways we can maintain balance and reconnect with our own authentic inner light.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Blessed Be
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• Sunlight as the source of life
• The Solstice
• Helios and Greek solar mythology
• The solar plexus and inner radiance
• Healthy confidence versus ego inflation
• Depression, renewal, and the healing power of sunlight
• Creativity, authenticity, and shining your light

PATREON

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If you’d like to help sustain the show, you can join my Patreon community for about the cost of a cup of coffee each month. You’ll find the link below.

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MUSIC:
Music featured in this episode is drawn from my ambient meditation album Darkness and Light.
Featured track: DAY    (You might like to check out the version of this song with words, too!

Other songs from my back catalogue that echo the themes of this episode:

THINK OF THE DAY
SHINE
FIRST LIGHT
MIDSUMMER
WINTER
LONGEST NIGHTS
MEADOWLARK

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 6 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we explore the mercurial world of Hermes: trickster, messenger, and magician. We celebrate Gemini energy, the Magic of language and storytelling, and the playful wisdom of the trickster archetype.

This episode also features my first guest interview on the podcast, with the wonderful Laura Tempest Zakroff -  author, artist, witch, educator, creator of numerous oracle decks, and a Gemini! Laura joins me to discuss sigils, Tarot, humor, and Magic as well as her latest book, Tarot by Tempest.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessings,
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• Gemini as Mutable Air and the power of change
• Mercury: the fastest planet and ruler of Gemini
• Hermes as messenger, traveler, trickster, and psychopomp
• Ancient Hermstones, crossroads,  and offerings to travelers
• Travel, storytelling, and transformation
• The mercurial art of commerce
• The trickster archetype in myth and modern culture

And  a reminder to check out my PATREON PAGE!

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Here's where you can find out more about Laura, her visual art, her classes, and her books and decks: 

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LAURA'S LINKTREE (Links to Everything!): 

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MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

The music in this episode is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 5 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we turn toward the energy of the Waxing Crescent Moon, emerging from the darkness of the Dark Moon and calling us into action, direction, and new beginnings.

Guided by the Greek goddess Artemis, we explore the Wild Within — that instinctive, autonomous part of ourselves that knows how to move through the world with clarity, courage, and precision.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessings,
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• the Waxing Crescent Moon as a time of activation, direction, and new beginnings
• Artemis as Goddess of the Wilderness, autonomy, and the untamed self
• the deeper meaning of “wild” as alignment with nature, not chaos
• the Maiden archetype as an energetic phase beyond gender and age
• the balance of life and death — Artemis as both hunter and protector
• boundaries, consequence, and personal sovereignty
• liminal spaces — twilight, thresholds, and the edges between worlds
• Artemis as protector of childbirth and guide through transition
• the connection between animals, instinct, and the wild within
• finding Artemis in the modern world — from wilderness to everyday life
• a guided visualization to set intention and send your arrows forward
• a tarot reflection on The Chariot

PATREON

As always, this podcast is supported by my wonderful Patreon community, which allows me to keep the show free from ads. For about the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can access weekly Magic Monday videos (tarot, music, Magic), monthly Full Moon Meditations, and deeper dives into the tarot card from each episode.

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👉PATREON  www.patreon.com/wendyrule

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

The music in this episode is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP

OTHER SONGS FOR THIS EPISODE

Here's a link to my song about Artemis that I mention in this episode

• Artemis of the Eucalypts

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 4 of Darkness and Light.

In this episode, we continue our journey through Taurus season, as the waning Moon leads us toward the Taurus Dark Moon.

Guided by Aphrodite, we explore the beauty and sensuality of the physical world, and the deep wisdom of spirit expressed through form. We also turn to the shadow side of this energy — attachment, accumulation, and the fear of “not enough” — and how the waning Moon invites us to release, rebalance, and return to flow.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessings,
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• the waning Moon as a time of release and inward reflection
• Taurus as Fixed Earth and the immanence of Spirit in matter
• Venus as Morning and Evening Star, and the Rose of Venus cycle
• Aphrodite’s origins and her connection to Inanna, Ishtar, and Astarte
• love and war as intertwined forces within the Goddess
• Cyprus, copper, and the sacred link between beauty and metallurgy
• the shadow side of Taurus — attachment, accumulation, and excess
• the myth of King Midas and the illusion of “more”
• practical ways to work with the Taurus Dark Moon
• honouring Venus through beauty, sensuality, and the body
• a tarot reflection on the Six of Pentacles

PATREON

As always, this podcast is supported by my wonderful Patreon community, which allows me to keep the show free from ads. For about the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can access weekly Magic Monday videos (tarot, music, Magic), monthly Full Moon Meditations, and deeper dives into the tarot card from each episode.

Check out my Patreon page here:

👉PATREON  www.patreon.com/wendyrule

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

The music in this episode (including intro and outro) is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. This is a double album, with the first half featuring trance meditations over ambient soundscapes, and the second half offering those same soundscapes without vocals (this instrumental version is what you hear in the podcast).

You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP

OTHER SONGS FOR THIS SEASON

Here are a few songs of mine that resonate with the themes of Taurus, Venus, and the beauty of the physical world:

• Bliss
• Guided by Venus
• Lilith
• Eve
• Butterfly's Wing

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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 3 of Darkness and Light. 

In this episode, we turn to the solar cycle of the Wheel of the Year, exploring the festivals of Beltaine and Samhain.

These two festivals sit opposite each other on the wheel, yet are deeply connected. Through them, we explore the relationship between life and death, creation and release, and how these energies are always present together in the living world. I share some of the structure of the Wheel of the Year, reflect on my personal experiences of these seasons across different lands, and explore the myth of Persephone as a guide to this cycle of transformation.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessings,
Wendy

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

• the Wheel of the Year and the solar cycle
• Beltaine and Samhain as opposite, connected festivals
• life and death as one continuous cycle
• the Taurus–Scorpio polarity
• the myth of Persephone and the Underworld
• aligning with the seasons in your local landscape
• personal experiences across Northern and Southern hemispheres
• Beltaine traditions: fire, fertility, creativity
• Samhain traditions: ancestors and the Beloved Dead
• a short meditation
• a tarot reflection on the Two of Wands

PATREON

As always, this podcast is supported by my wonderful Patreon community, which allows me to keep the show free from ads. For about the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can access weekly Magic Monday videos (tarot, music, Magic) and monthly Full Moon Meditations. Check out my Patreon page here:

👉PATREON  www.patreon.com/wendyrule

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE

The music in this episode (including intro and outro) is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. This is a double album, with the first half having trance meditations over ambient soundscapes, and the second half having those same soundscapes, without any words. (This  instrumental version is the one you hear in the podcast)  You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP

OTHER SONGS FOR THIS SEASON

Here are a few songs of mine that resonate with the themes of Beltaine, Samhain, and the life–death–life cycle:

• Continental Isolation
• Beltane
• Dissolve
• All Life Flows Into The Great Mother
• Pomegranate
• Full Moon in Scorpio

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AUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

DARKNESS AND LIGHT – EPISODE 2
OUR LADY MOON: CONSTANCY AND CHANGE

Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 2 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we tune in to the cycles of the Moon. We explore the way she moves through her phases, the different energies of the Moon and the Sun, and why learning to work consciously with the Moon can bring so much balance, clarity, and depth into our lives.

The Moon’s cycles have long been a powerful anchor in my spiritual practice. I’ve learnt that by tuning in to her rhythms, we can bring balance, clarity, and flow into our lives. I share a little of the science behind her phases, how she influences life on Earth, and the many ways humans across history have honoured and mythologised her. I also reflect on my personal relationship with the Moon as 'Lady Moon', and how her constant cycle reminds me that change can be trusted. 

I hope you enjoy the show. 

Blessings,
Wendy

In this episode we explore:

• the third quarter Moon and waning energy
• observation as ritual and noticing Magic in nature
• the Sun and Moon as equal luminaries with different light
• why they appear the same size and how eclipses happen
• the Moon’s pull on tides and life on Earth
• the Moon as witness to human history and myth
• my relationship with the Moon as Goddess
• the Moon as a shared rhythm connecting us globally
• a short meditation
• a tarot reflection on the Three of Swords
• a waning Moon fire spell for releasing what no longer serves

PATREON
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HELPFUL LINKS

LUNAR PHASES VIDEO
As mentioned in this episode, here is a video I made years ago explaining the mechanisms of the Moon’s phases: Watch on YouTube

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE
The music in this episode (including intro and outro) is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. You can find it here: LISTEN ON BANDCAMP
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OTHER ‘MOON SONGS’ I’VE WRITTEN
I’ve written and recorded many songs about our Lady Moon. Here are links to a few:
• Hail to the Moon
• Deity
• My Sister the Moon
• Pale Moon

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