Join us in this episode, for an intriguing conversation with Cait Johnson! Cait is an eclectic Witch, Counselor and Author of several books including: “Witch in the Kitchen”, “Celebrating the Great Mother” and "Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging”. Cait is also a freelance editor, counselor, creative midwife and she lives in the Hudson Valley area of New York.

Cait tells us about her early beginnings as a Witch and creating a coven that was performance based. She began writing books and her latest book: “Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging” is about embracing our elder years as Women and restoring the Crone to Her rightful sacred power. This magical book includes 4 archetypical Witches representing the seasons. They find playful ways for us to  to enjoy being older and to weave a web of support around us as we age as Women and offer ways to celebrate women’s elder years holistically and joyfully. 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.

Cait tells us the importance of listening to our longings and to choose with discernment the things we truly want to do rather than the things we think we should do in our aging years. This can motivate us to do some powerful and life-affirming accomplishments even in our 70’s-80’s and as long as we live.

Cait suggests some simple ways that Crones can connect with their inner Wisewoman and CELEBRATE that you are on this planet with other like-minded Crone Queens throughout the year. Tune in and be enlightened!  Happy Holidays listeners & stay tuned with season 4 of The Oracle of Luna Podcast coming your way in mid-January 2025!! 

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Join us in this episode, for an intriguing conversation with Fairy Whisperer, Fairy Expert and the Host of the Fairy Whisperer Podcast: Claire Casely! Claire is  dedicated to facilitating a magical and safe space for those who want to foster a connection with Fairies as well as enchantment within themselves. Claire’s research and commitment helps to preserve the old ways, folklore, and the wild places where Fairies reside. She lives in England.

Claire tells us about her first encounter with Fairies in Cornwall and discovered later the area in the south west of England had lots of folklore about the Pixies. She explains that spending time outside in nature and exploring techniques such us geomancy, ritual, meditation can open up the heart and senses to connect with the Fairy realm and the Fairies. Claire talks about the different light spectrums that allow us to peak into the realm of the nature spirits and the Fairy realm. Metaphysical beings can also wish to make themselves visible to us if there are Ley Lines , Power Spot, Rocks or near water (lakes, wells, sea) that can amplify the potential for Fairy visitations. Unfortunately, Electro Magnetic pollution(cell phones/computers/TV) builds up in their Fairies/Nature Spirits habitat is having a very negative effect on them.

Claire is also the host of the Fairy Whisperer Podcast where she creates a magical space for her guests that have had Fairy experiences and its a show that connects people with the enchantment of Fairies and within themselves. Claire has been researching and writing a book about the Pixies thats coming out in 2025 called: “The Heart of Pixie Land”. This is heart based writing communicating her experiences and viewpoints with the Pixies in the area of southwest England and include illustrations by Claire

We chat about how to connect with the Fairies around the Winter Solstice, the season of Yule and Christmas. Tune in and be enlightened!

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Join us in this episode, for an enchanting conversation with Author, Priestess, and community circle leader: Gina Martin! Gina, is the Author of the “When She Wakes” book series (Womancraft Publishing) starting with “Sisters of the Solstice Moon” book taking place in a pre-patriarchal world where priestesses come together and bring Goddess wisdom forward. She has also written a series called “Daughters of the Goddess” and she continues to write more books to this series. The characters in Gina's books have a common thread of amplifying and serving the Goddess so She can be seen, heard, respected and honored again and be invited into our lives.
 
Gina tells us that we can learn so much with Divine Feminine wisdom by being receptive and developing a reciprocal relationship by having a sense of being eager to know Her and She being eager to know us. Similar to indigenous spiritualities who live in concert with the alive forces of the planet. We are one of all species - not the dominant species. This takes time, patience, sensitivity, practice and the ability to be quiet and not distracted which is a hard learning curve for most people given our non-stop consumerist, patriarchal society and our mindset of instant gratification. 

We chatted about Gina’s role as founding mother and High Priestess of Triple Spiral of Dún na Sidhe, a pagan spiritual congregation in the Hudson Valley, NY area that she created over 25 years ago. They have met every Moon & the Sabbats for 25 years and are now a 501(c)(3) registered congregation. Gina also wanted to have a place where girls through womanhood could learn, be involved and know about the Goddess within this Triple Spiral of Dún na Sidhe circle’s tradition. This Pagan spiritual community has a big 25th anniversary circle celebration planned this Samhain/Halloween.

Gina has also composed songs/chants and wrote “WomEnchanting” and with other members of Triple Spiral circle with links to downloadable recordings of sacred songs and chants. Tune in and be enlightened!

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Join us in this episode, for an enchanting conversation with Poet, Priestess, and Goddess Statues Creatrix: Molly Remer! Molly, is a Priestess, Mystic, Author and Poet in central Missouri USA. Molly and her husband Mark co-create Story Goddesses at Brigid’s Grove. Molly is the Author of many books, including "Walking with Persephone", "Whole and Holy", "Womanrunes", the "Goddess Devotional", and "365 Days of Goddess". She is the creatrix of the devotional experience #30DaysofGoddess and she loves savoring small magic, honoring the sacred and everyday enchantment.

Molly has been gathering community circles online and in-person since 2008. She plans and facilitates women’s circles, multi-gender rituals and celebrations, seasonal retreats and rituals, mother-daughter circles, family ceremonies, and red tent circles in central Missouri.

We chat about her early years in rural Missouri and being influenced in a non-traditional way in the middle of the bible belt. In grad school Molly was exposed to Women’s Studies and important books such as “When God was a Woman” by Merlin Stone. Later Molly joined a Unitarian Universalist church training program in Feminists in Thealogy called “Cakes for the Queen of Heaven” and began creating circles and retreats for Women that are earth-based feminist theology practices that she still continues to do.

Molly tells us about the mini Goddess statues that she and her husband create and how they embody the sacred Goddess in everyday life. They are a tangible connection to divinity.  Molly tells us that her books have a common thread of intentional, creative, everyday enchantment, spiritual living and Goddess devotion that we can all access and help us to participate in the sacred rhythms of life and our own unfolding magic as it is, where it is.

Molly writes poetry that she defines as Theapoetics (see link for more details): https://feminismandreligion.com/2012/08/27/theapoetics-by-molly-meade/

Poems found Molly in the woods and she believes that everything is a poem if you know where to look and you can see it as it unfolds within and around you. Her writing is inspired by what's here right now. It’s the language of the Goddess that's alive in our own landscapes-wherever we are that we can be nourished and sustained by.  Tune in and be enlightened!

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Join us in this episode, for an illuminating chat with Author, Word Historian, Workshop Leader Kris Spisak! Kris is an author of: “Becoming Baba Yaga; Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods”, “The Baba Yaga Mask” and “Get a Grip On Your Grammar” among other books. She has been spotlighted in Writer's Digest and The Huffington Post for her work helping other writers. Kris shares her Ukrainian upbringing and stories that she heard from family and how this influenced her passion for writing, Baba Yaga and the importance of words and storytelling.

We talk about Baba Yaga’s mythos, magic and history through Slavic folklore. Kris explains she might be tied to ancient roots of a divine feminine presence from the Cucuteni–Trypillian culture in ancient eastern Europe primarily Moldova, Romania and Ukraine areas. 

Baba Yaga is a Fierce Feminist, Initiator, Villain, Wise Woman, Healer, transformer, Witch of the woods with so many differing aspects, stories, misconceptions and layers associated with her. Kris also speaks about Baba Yaga’s symbols of the Chicken Legged Magical Hut in the woods(symbol of a womb), her fences of bones/skulls, her massive flying Mortar/Pestle (symbols of transformation) which are mundane yet magical and divine. Baba Yaga tests protagonists through folktales such as Prince Ivan, Visalisa the beautiful, who need to prove themselves to transform come to her chicken hut in the woods.

We chat about Baba Yaga’s connection to nature as an Earth goddess and as an herbalist. We also delve into her role as Gatekeeper between the natural living world and the spiritual realm, and Baba Yaga’s aspect as a trickster and shapeshifter. She is not merely a Witch of the Woods but also as an archetype and force empowering us at any age and walk of life (especially Women) and for finding our own true paths amidst the horror and the hope of present day life.

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Join us in this episode, for an fantabulous chat with Goddess Songstress & Performer Kellianna! Kellianna is a singer/songwriter, performer and eclectic Pagan whose music is based on stories of Goddesses, Myth & Magic, Paganism and  Women’s empowerment. *At the end of this episode Kelliana sings to us a short special Goddess chant/song called: ”The Mother Shares Her Love” 

Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. She has recorded several albums and her Albums/CD’s,” Lady Moon” and “I Walk with the Goddess” are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her song: “I Walk with the Goddess” written and recorded in 2007 is an anthem for Goddess Spirituality , conferences, retreats, spiritual communities, rituals, and Pagan events worldwide.

After her first album/CD Kellianna decided to merge her Goddess spirituality with her music. She has performed at many Goddess Conferences, Pagan Festivals and leading Women’s ritual chant circles internationally and in the USA. Kelliana talks with us about the power of chanting during ritual and how it brings us to the places between the places and is so deeply healing and transformative. It is a place where sacred magic happens. She uses song to move energy, to celebrate the ancient mysteries, and to strengthen intention.

We chat about Kellianna’s SpiritSong; a vocal healing tonal practice without words that she leads in workshops. It’s a reclamation of power for many Women. Kellianna says that our voices are our most singular form of expression and with SpritSong practice/workshops  it's an empowering conduit of energy & expression. She is passionate about helping people claim that spiritual/vocal expression power back.

Kallianna is also a co-author of the fantasy/historical fiction trilogy books with Kaalii Cargill: “The Warrior Queen”  book trilogy inspired by a song that Kellianna wrote about a Viking warrior Queen’s life. They have written/published 2 of the 3 books so far and epic journey. As women we have so much power and these books (and her chants/songs) are about learning to dance with that power, strength and magic. Kellianna has lead many Warrior Queen SpiritSong workshops as well. It's an honor talking with her as Kellianna and her music and songs are treasures for the Spirit! 

*At the end of this episode Kelliana sings us a short Goddess chant/song.”The Mother Shares Her Love” *

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Welcome to this August Goddess Sekhmet/New Moon Guided Meditation! In this transformative meditation, I will be your guide as we align with the current cosmic energies of the New Moon in Leo and Lionsgate Portal to connect with the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet.

 Sekhmet, the Lion Headed is one of the oldest and most worshiped Goddesses in the Egyptian Pantheon. Her name derives from the word “Sekhem” which means power. Her magical power is both to heal and to destroy.  Sekhmet is a warrior Goddess, fierce and powerful, protectress of everything that is sacred.
In the past she reigned and was protector of the Egyptian borders and the Reign of Pharaohs. For these attributes she is worshiped as “The One before Whom All Evil Trembles”. 

Sekhmet as a Solar Goddess who has the power for both healing and destruction. Sun and Fire can cause both harm but let’s not forget the life-giving aspects of transformation and growth. Sekhmet with her fierce compassion encourages us to work our own inner fire to rise above all obstacles. As we embrace the fire and power of Goddess Sekhmet we can purge or burn away any old patterns and negativity to transform our reality and bridge what we want manifest and unmanifest in our own lives. Step into your light now.
Sa Sekhmem Sahu!

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna; we will go on a July New Moon meditation journey with the Yoruban Goddess Yemaya. I will be your guide, as we align with the current cosmic energies with the New Moon in Cancer and take a transformative inner journey to the ocean to meet with Goddess Yemaya.

Yemaya is the Yoruban Orisha or Goddess of the living ocean, considered the Mother of All. Yemaya hails from the Yoruba religion of Nigeria, where she was originally the River Goddess, believed to be the source of water that gives life. Life began in the ocean waters, and She represents a dynamic mother archetype that is both loving and fierce, soft and strong.

Yemaya was originally the River Goddess , believed to be the source of water that gives life. During the 16th century, she was brought to the New World by enslaved Africans and became their Goddess of the Ocean. When her people were hoarded onto slave ships, Yemaya came along to protect their journey and became “Mother of All.”

Yemaya reminds us that even the worst catastrophes can be endured. With her help, grace and wisdom, we can learn to negotiate the ebbs and flows of change in our lives and maintain our power.

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Join us in this episode, for an enchanting chat with Songstress & Astrologer Cawnawayn Mor! Cawnawyn is a singer/songwriter, astrologer, and eclectic Witch.Her music is based on stories of ritual, paganism, fantasy, and folktale. She shares her astrology and music with audiences during live rituals and on social media in partnership with The Divine Warrior Witches.She offers additional online astrology classes & Moon forecasts to those interested in learning her approach to astrology used in her magickal practice. She lives in the Pacific Northwest area. 

As the Divine Warrior Witches, Cawnawyn and a few other women priestesses host regular in-person Sabbat rituals at Crescent Moon Gifts in Tacoma, WA. Cawnawyn has deep intention in her music, songs and astrology. Inspired by the deep ancestral practice, history and the rich tapestry of folk magic and fantasy. These are stories and myths that everyone can relate to. Her music immerses us in history and connects us with deities & the Gods/Goddesses. Cawnaywn loves writing Pagan songs & performing from a place of deep intention in all aspects of the song/music. patterns, and when she performs it becomes almost like a ritual in itself.  *At the end of this episode Cawnawyn sings us a short Summer Solstice chant/song.* Tune in and be enlightened! 

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Join us in this episode, for an excellent chat with Celtic Witch & Author Danu Forest! Danu is a traditional Bean Feasa or Wisewoman of Irish and English descent with over 30 years’ experience in the Celtic tradition. Born with the second sight she is a natural seer working closely with the spirits of the land and its ancestral and Otherworldly intelligences as well as plant and tree spirits and the genius loci, the old gods or powers of place. She is a Celtic spirit worker, healer and a plant spirit herbalist working within her local sacred landscape, deep in the Avalon near Glastonbury, UK. Danu holds regular ceremonies as well as workshops and online training, and is noted for her scholarship as well as her intuitive and practical experience. She is the author of several books including: ‘Wild Magic’, 'Celtic Tree Magic' (Llewellyn) and 'The Magical Year' (Watkins) as well as her new oracle deck, ‘Celtic Goddesses Witches and Queens’ (Schiffer). She holds an MA in Celtic studies specializing in the Otherworld, and is a PhD student researching the Celtic Fairy Faith. 

We delve into the 3- Part Celtic Cosmology (Earth, Sea, Sky/Upper World, Middle World, Lower World) and how they represent real places but also shifts in consciousness or perception. For the Celts, this was an endless cycle shifting between Earth, Sea, Sky. And how this was a huge influence on Celtic spirituality & philosophy especially in the Iron Age -over 2000 years ago. Danu explains that the Celts had many Gods but not in human forms. They were forces ever present in Nature. Nature is divinity in the Celtic Cosmology. We also talk a bit about the Fairies who live in that Otherworldly realm.

Danu explains that nothing about the Celtic Traditions are exclusive to only living in the UK or having a certain bloodline though. She gives us suggestions/techniques on how we can build a connection to the land spirits as well as mend our relationship wherever we are on the earth. This takes patient & gentle care over time especially if that land has any trauma attached to it. So much can come from doing this! It encourages us to be more ecologically minded too and have respect for the Earth.And its about re-building a relationship with the spirits of the land (wherever we are) which is very important work for all of us.

We chatted about Danu’s new oracle deck. She tells us that Women in Celtic Mythology were amazingly empowered. In this deck, we can draw wisdom and inspiration from them and also explore some of the other Celtic Goddesses that are lesser known too. These Celtic Queens, Witches, Goddesses can be allies for Women in all the aspects of our journey!

Danu has a new book coming out this December on Cerridwen the Welsh Goddess. Also, next summer she’s coming out with another book with Llewellyn about Home & Hearth Folk Magic. Tune in and be enlightened!

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Join us in this episode, for a captivating chat with Author Robin Corak!
Robin is a devotee of Persephone and author of “Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power” by MoonBooks. Robin shares a special Persephone blessing towards the end of the episode - so stay tuned! Robin has been working with Goddesses, dreams, and other spiritual modalities for over 25 years. She has been a featured speaker at local, national and international conferences including Paganicon, Mooncon, Ninefold Festival, and the Water Priestess Confluence. 

Robin is a long time member of the Sisterhood of Avalon which is an international organization that focuses on Women’s mysteries in the Welsh & Celtic Goddess tradition. Robin recently retired as the CEO from a large non-profit social services organization after eleven years. She currently lives with her husband and cat in Washington state.

We chat about Robin’s early beginnings. Robin was sick as a child with a rare medical condition and immersed herself in stories, myths and in other worlds. She really resonated with the story of Persephone and felt a strong connection with her at a young age. She admired this Goddess who overcame her challenges despite how people around her were making choices for her.  As Robin grew older she became more interested in myths, Goddesses and nature based religions. She wrote stories & poems as a young adult. Later, she received a degree in Teaching & English Literature. Robin traveled to Greece and visited Persephone's sacred places there and came back inspired to write about Persephone and to share with the world how powerful she was as/ is.  We discuss the Elysian Mysteries in ancient Greece & how there was the reenactment of the Demeter and Persephone story. Persephone is great for learning discernment and clarity. Robin speaks about how people with chronic illnesses are drawn to deities that are liminal. Our society is more & more coming to terms with a different understanding of death. Persephone’s lessons, myths and her aspects/qualities make her a really great ally for many of life’s challenges, cycles! 

This Goddess is full of contradictions- just like us humans. Persephone is known as the Dread Queen of Underworld and Goddess of Spring. Persephone helps us to see with clarity what we need to let go of so that we can enact our personal power, so that we can be self determined and sovereign. Goddess Persephone can be such a transformative force helping us to get to the root of what some of our shadows are too. We can work with the meditations and rituals in Robin’s book to form a closer relationship over time with Persephone. Persephone is a Goddess that is still very much relevant in present times.

Robin has a new book coming out this year (2024) called “Dream Magick” by Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing. Robin shares a beautiful Persephone blessing at the end of the show with us. Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this short episode, I announce the publishing of the 50th podcast episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast!! This is a HUGE milestone and a big deal to me as the host and producer of this podcast show. I am especially grateful to all the incredible Goddess guests that have been on my show in the last few years!!
All of these Women are elevating the divine feminine in the world. This podcast amplifies the voice of the Goddess for a planet in need of wholeness, harmony and peace. Thank you for your support and listening to the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels. Finally, if you love this podcast; please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It means alot!
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Join us in this episode, for an intriguing conversation with Witch, Author, and Tarot Card Reader: Judika Illes! Judika is a lifelong student, lover and practitioner of the magical arts. She is the author of several books on Witchcraft, spells, and spirits, including the best selling: Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits, Pure Magic, Daily Magic, Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and her latest book: Witches, A Compendium. Judika is a professional tarot card reader as well as an Aromatherapist. She is a native New Yorker and Judika teaches in the US and internationally online and in person.

Judika tells us how she grew up being a magical person and an avid reader. She learned to read at age 3 as an only child. Her family read quite a bit too. Her mother loved fairy tales and read them to her. Judika always identified with the Witch. Her mother also had admiration for the Witches. We chat about TV shows such as Bewitched and The Adams Family and some of the shows that Judika watched growing up. She was impressed with the TV Witches such as Samantha and Morticia. They were contemporary Witches that fueled Judika’s passion and interest for Witchcraft. She remembers reading Sybil Leek’s “Diary of a Witch” and seeing Sybil on TV and she made a big impression on Judika when she was young.

Eventually Judika started looking for a publisher. One of them liked her chapter on magic spells but turned down her manuscript. Judika  expanded this into what eventually became “Earth Magic” , her first of many published books. Her book Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells changed everything for Judika.

We discuss Judika’s newest book: Witches A Compendium and how she describes it as a love letter to Witches and Witchcraft. She explores the diversity and celebrates historical, famous, literary, movie/TV Witches with this amazing book. Clearly, the word Witch means a lot of different things to different people. Judika believes that a Witch is ultimately about power and independence no matter what type of Witch a person is.
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In this episode, I have a fascinating chat with Author Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani! Mawiyah is an 8th Generation Witch, Egun Medium, Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality, educator and award winning playwright. Mawiyah lives, writes, conducts Orisa rituals, spiritual consultations, womb-warrior women workshops, house cleansings, and divinations in both Northern and Southern Louisiana. Mawiyah’s first book with Llewellyn Worldwide is titled: “Conjuring the Calabash: Empowering Women with Hoodoo Spells and Magick”.

Growing up in New Orleans- the gumbo stew of African, Indigenous, Creole, French and Hispanic cultures; Mawiyah began seeing spirits at a young age. Her mother and grandmother understood Mawiya's magical gift. In the past, HooDoo was used for safety and spiritual protection from violence.  Mawyah believes that Hoodoo for women of color is empowering and is a type of modern day sorcery. Women want something spiritual/magical that is hands on and to engage in. It also provides a connection to their lineage and invites both younger & older women. HooDoo weaves magic, empowerment, sacred feminine knowledge in a relatable way. People can do the workings from her book to connect to spirit but also stay grounded in an authentic way. 

Mawiya tells us about her own life and how Hoodoo & Spellwork transformed and healed the individual lives of her clients. She wanted to share this with the world with her book: “Conjuring the Calabash: Empowering Women with Hoodoo Spells and Magick”. We chat about the calabash (gourd) which is a sacred vessel in Yoruba cosmology and the ultimate emblem of female fertility. But it also represents the male/female divinity and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Mawiyah speaks about how the calabash is an invitation to come close, to listen, and to understand each other. When it's shaken as a shakaree the beaded gourd plays and sways. It allows one to invoke the spirit within to come forward and to change us. The darkness inside the calabash is the sacred void where all things and ideas can be birthed.

As a priestess of Oya in the Yoruba spiritual system; Mawiyah does many past life readings. Her clients want to transform what has happened in the past so they can move forward in life with a clear slate and not be stuck by past life energies. Goddess Oya allows Mawiyah to step into those past lives and ancestral wound spaces to help people move through them so they aren't repeating old patterns or past life behaviors. Figuring out who/what ancestor is holding a person back from change is very impactful and deeply spiritual work. Mawiyah’s website: www.mawiyahkaieljamahbomani.com    

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Join us in this new episode for a captivating chat with Author Jane Meredith!
Jane is a Ritualist, Teacher of magical workshops/classes and author of several best selling books including Aspecting the Goddess and Journey to the Dark Goddess. 
We chatted about Jane’s formative years,her family, influences and the power of place communing with nature in Australia where she lives. Trained in both Drama,Teaching and Writing; Jane is passionate about teaching embodiment of the Goddess in her many aspects. She presents workshops and courses worldwide and online, and also teaches core classes and WitchCamps within the Reclaiming tradition. 

We discuss how Jane uses different techniques for drawing down the Goddess inside us in ceremony. She encourages co-creating ritual with others which makes a ritual/ceremony spiritually fulfilling and a richer/deeper experience when everyone is contributing as well as participating in the ritual. She believes storytelling or myth is a big part of expressing/speaking to the divine. And sometimes a deity or the Goddess shows up in our dreams or subconscious. In her “Aspecting the Goddess” published by MoonBooks, these were her personal stories of working with the magic of the Goddess. It is a workbook where one can experience the breadth & depth of personal journeys with 12 different Goddesses/Deities so you can really feel Goddess connection!

Jane also published a best selling book called: “Journey to the Dark Goddess”. Which addresses Goddesses who are with us in those difficult parts of our lives-when we have to descend into our own Underworld journey.Death, Pain, Illness, Loss, Depression, etc. are very common experiences for us all. There is a need for Her as our society is in denial of all of the topics that the Dark Goddess embraces.This book is by far the most successful and popular of all her books and workshops/classes too. Jane continues to be astounded and delighted by this.

Jane mentions she has two “Aspecting the Goddess”  in-person workshops coming up in the UK and also a "Witches Elements of Magics” workshop all in June 2024. She offers many other online and in-person workshops/events on her website at: www.janemeredith.com  Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this episode, I have a fascinating chat with Elysia Gallo! Elysia is Sr. Acquisitions Editor for Llewellyn Worldwide, where she's been polishing manuscripts and providing authors guidance since 2005. Her specialty topics there are Witchcraft, Paganism, Magic, Goddess Spirituality and more. Over the past two years; I’ve interviewed many talented and magical Llewellyn authors on my podcast. And I am privileged to speak with this editor who is closely involved in the publishing of Goddess Spiritual/ Witchcraft/Pagan books.

As a Sr. Editor; Elysia wants to help people find something meaningful in magical books. She loves to help shift people’s perceptions of what's possible to bring hope, to inspire change, raise spiritual consciousness and help transform the relationship of this planet and all of its all beings. Elysia hails from St. Paul, Minnesota where Llewellyn Publishing is headquartered. After working/living in Hungary and then returning to the US with her husband; she worked in magazines/website publishing but always studied the esoteric. Many synchronicities brought her to Llewellyn! 

Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing has a long standing reputation as a leading publisher in spiritual books since 1901. For decades Llewellyn has been dedicated to the Witchcraft/Pagan/Magical spiritual market and knows the audience well. Elysia tells us about the process of getting a book published from a manuscript or an idea to a final published book. She forms good/close relationships with an author. It is an extensive process with many people collaborating on a book to get it published.

Acquisition Editors at Llewellyn are truly champions for their authors by lifting up authentic voices. They also support inclusivity particularly in historically oppressed communities. Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing aims to promote continuous, lifelong learning whether it be their annuals(Magical Almanacs, Datebooks, etc.) or published books and online events.

Elysia speaks about the upcoming LlewellynCon event June 6 - 15th! LlewellynCon is a FREE online conference that includes presentations from 40 different authors. More about Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing at: www.llewellyn.com

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In this episode, we have a captivating chat with Author Arin Murphy-Hiscock!
Arin is a GreenWitch who lives in Montreal, Canada. She is the author of several popular books on Witchcraft and nature-based spirituality, including: The Green Witch, The House Witch, The Witch’s Book of Self-Care, The Green Witch’s Grimoire, The Green Witch’s Garden, and The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck. We chatted about Arin’s writing career as a bookstore experience and then on to a publishing experience and how she embarked on her own alternative spiritual path. Arin has had a willingness to try different things, experiment and be open to what other people suggest. She believes that Witchcraft and Paganism is a highly subjective path that we are creating ourselves and that we can develop a unique spiritual relationship with plants, flowers, herbs and trees - wherever we live if we can tune into their subtle energies. Green Witchcraft  focuses on healing, balance, and harmony, based in the energies of the natural world. Arin suggests some ways to incorporate nature-based spirituality into everyday life- wherever we live. We can take the time to look at nature’s needs to help address them, both on a personal level via choices in gardening and purchasing, and also on a larger activist level as well. The more we respect plants/trees/flowers the more we see them as beings - this will change our attitude to respect for their role. Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this episode, we have a delightful chat with Author Lucya Starza!
Lucya is a Pagan writer and eclectic Witch with a background in Gardnerian Wicca as well as English folk magic who lives in London. We chatted about Lucya’s formative years, her family, influences and early Wiccan journey in England. Lucya shares her Pagan know-how by teaching classes at Treadwell's Bookshop in London and various festivals in the UK. She is the author of several titles in the Moon Books’ Pagan Portals series: Candle Magic, Guided Visualizations, Poppets and Magical Dolls, Scrying and Rounding the Wheel of the Year. Lucya also co-wrote Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game supplements and scenarios published by Chaosium including The LondonGuidebook, Day of the Beast, Strange Aeons and Before the Fall.  Her first and new fiction novel,Erosion, is also published by Moon Books and now available!
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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna; we will go on an April Full Moon meditation journey with the Greek Goddess Persephone. I will be your guide, as we align with the current cosmic energies and take a transformative inner journey to the Underworld to meet with Goddess Persephone.

Persephone, is Demeter's daughter by Zeus, abducted wife of Hades and Queen of the Underworld. She brings us some very powerful energy to work with in our lives. With her we see the endless cycle of death and rebirth, the changing of the seasons and the ability for beginnings, renewal - no matter how dark things may be. She teaches us compromise as she transitions back and forth between the realms of life and death- taking on different roles as Queen of the Underworld, Goddess of Spring/Rebirth and Maiden of Possibility.

Persephone is the planter of seeds and bringer of fertility to the Earth. She teaches us to look towards our intentions and to plant what we wish to grow. Spring is a time of looking towards the beginnings that we are longing to create in the months ahead. The Pomegranate, one of Persephone’s symbols represents mortality, fertility, regeneration and the Underworld.

The Goddess Persephone teaches us adaptability and change, to wear the crown of Queen of the Underworld as well as being Maiden and Goddess of Spring. In her role as Queen of Souls, she shows us the transformation that occurs throughout the cycle of life as well as endless renewal. She shows us how the Maiden can embody beginnings as well as death and rebirth. 

So now, I invite you now to relax, go within as we prepare to connect with Persephone - the Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Underworld.

This and my other Goddess guided meditations are found within my books: "The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess- Vol.1, 2 & 3 . They are also available in Audiobook format on Amazon. 

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In this episode, I am so thrilled to have an entrancing chat with Author Monica Crosson! Monica is a Master Gardener and Witch who lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest digging in the dirt and tending her magickal garden. We chatted about Monica’s formative years, her family, influences and the power of place where her gardening journey began and thrives. Monica has been a practicing Witch, Author and gardening educator for over 30 years. She shares her gardening know-how by supporting others who want to live in balance with the Earth. We discuss how gardening is not only for sustenance, but also for our spiritual connection and can be a way of life. We can develop a unique spiritual relationship with our plants, flowers, herbs and trees - wherever we live.

Monica’s newest book ”A Year in the Enchanted Garden” takes us on a year-long journey through the garden gate offering magical tips for every month. This is a wonderful gardening guide that is filled with spells, crafts, recipes, folklore and rituals that align with the Wheel of the Year to inspire us in cultivating an enchanting relationship with Nature. All her books and writings are published by Llewellyn Worldwide.  Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this episode, join me at the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in March as we embark on a transformative  inner journey to meet with the Goddess Quan Yin. She asks us to hold space for compassion for ourselves and others. Forgiveness dissolves matter from one state to another and nothing is permanent. Spring always comes again; no matter how hard the winter has been. With Quan Yin’s guidance; we can purify our bodies, minds, and spirits to restore us to wholeness. So now, I invite you now to relax, go within as we prepare to connect with Quan Yin- the divine Goddess of compassion, mercy and peace. Tune in and be enlightened!

This and my other Goddess guided meditations are found within my books: "The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess- Vol.1, 2 & 3 . They are also available in Audiobook format on Amazon. 

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On this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast; I am so honored to share this captivating chat with Priestess Stephanie Rose Bird!  Priestess Stephanie is a Black magick maker and healer. Her writing brings to the fore her eclectic practices, combined with her passion for mythology, folklore, and fairytales from around the world, but especially of her ancestry - the African diaspora.
We delve into Stephanie’s spiritual & creative journey, the magic of African folklore & storytelling, spirituality with herbalism, the power & mystery of trees, and why human connection with trees has many purposes in African culture. Priestess Stephanie explains how the magical way of HooDoo and Green Witchery employ the energy of plants to help the work of healing. We learn what Priestess Stephanie’s favorite tree is and why. She offers us suggestions on how we can all help preserve & protect trees from deforestation from her latest book: “The Healing Tree”  - a beautiful book that is rich with folklore, herbalism, healing remedies, sacred medicines and stories from the African diaspora. Priestess Stephanie is an accomplished fine artist, with works in major collections as well as a very prolific and award-winning author of several books. She continues to inspire and teach with her online classes and events. Tune in and be enlightened!

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Welcome to this March 2024 New Moon/Eostre Guided Meditation! In this episode, join me as winter turns to spring and we embark on a magical inner journey to meet with the pagan Goddess Eostre. Also known as Ostara; Eostre is an ancient Germanic Goddess who represents the Spring Equinox, renewal and rebirth along with the fertility of spring and the dawn. In this guided meditation, you’ll be accompanied by a March hare, a wise guide who leads you through the transition from your winter’s hibernation to connect with Eostre and your own spring dawn within a circle of sacred standing stones and to experience the enchanting equinox stone. I invite you now to relax, go within and experience this mystical journey with Eostre!
This and my other Goddess guided meditations are found within my books: "The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess- Vol. 1, 2 & 3 . They are also available in Audiobook format on Amazon. 

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In this episode, I am delighted to be one of the featured presenters in the Return to the Mother Online Global Summit 2024 created by my friend Frances Billinghurst. The topic that I will be speaking about is: Healing the Damage of Patriarchy Through Moon Circles.

In the Return to the Mother Summit, we will be creating a safe and sacred space where a global community of soul-aligned change-makers and visionaries can be inspired as to how to create a new future direction for ourselves, our human collective and for our beloved planet.

All presentations included in this summit are designed to offer ways to include the divine feminine back into our spiritual practices.

Each and every one of us is connected to the Mother in all Her forms: as our physical Mother, as the Goddess, as Feminine Consciousness, and even as our planet. In this summit; we explore the interweaving threads between the Divine Feminine within mainstream culture, present day society, Mother Earth, Nature and Goddess consciousness.

During this interview with Bridget you will learn:

• Why Moon Circles can heal women of the damage caused by patriarchy.
• Inspiration behind Goddess Meditations.
• Why is it important to elevate the Sacred Feminine in present day Goddesses who are doing the work in the here and now
• What “The Oracle of Luna” podcast is all about.

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Website: https://circleofluna.wixsite.com/bridget-engels

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Instagram: @bridgetengels

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Return to the Mother Online Global Summit:

Discussions about the Divine Feminine, Mother Earth and Goddess Consciousness

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Welcome to this February 2024 New Moon/Brigid Guided Meditation! In this transformative short meditation, I will be your guide as we align with the current cosmic energies and take an inner journey to connect with the Celtic Goddess Brigid. She is one of the most beloved and worshiped of Goddesses, now as well as in the ancient past and is celebrated on Brigid's Day, Imbolc and Candlemas on February 1st & 2nd. Brigid is a powerful and ancient Triple Goddess who is associated with Healing, Poetry/Creativity, Smithcraft, Midwifery; all united by her element of Fire. (Fires of Inspiration, Fires of the Forge, and Fires of the Hearth). Brigid is very multifaceted and has many aspects and is known by many names. The Irish called her Brighde; she was Bride in Scotland, Brigantia in Northern Britain, Brigandu in France, and Birgitta in Sweden; just to name a few. Brigid’s origins are complex and varied.  A daughter of a Celtic chieftain, she rose to power and popularity by healing the sick and uniting tribes in Ireland during the Bronze Ages. She appears in Irish mythology as a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the daughter of the Dagda and wife of Bres.  She became so popular and ingrained in Celtic pagan history that she eventually transitioned into Christianity and was canonized by the Catholic Church. She is both Goddess and Saint. The Sisters of the Brigidine Order in Kildare, Ireland currently embrace her Goddess aspect and merge the old world with the new.

Goddess Brigid is essentially the sacred flame within all of us. These are not only the flames of inspiration, passion and creativity; but also of purification and transformation. Brigid’s truth is powerful because to make way for renewal; we need to consciously burn away what no longer serves us. Brigid knows this and can be with us to spark this inner flame so that we can remake, reimagine and make new again moving with the unending cycles of life. Indeed, Brigid is the supreme Soul Smith - transforming our souls. Her sacred powers are inclusive and she will meet you where you are. Together let's relax, open our hearts and minds and journey with Brigid!

*This and my other Goddess guided meditations are found within my books: "The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess "- Volumes 1, 2 & 3  by Bridget Engels. They are also available in Audiobook format on Amazon. 

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On this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast; I am so thrilled to share my chat with Cairelle Perilloux and Laura Hegle! Cairelle and Laura are devotees of the Goddess Brigid, are contributing authors to and co-editors of "Brigid's Light", an anthology that celebrates the Goddess and saint, and co-founders of the Sanctuary of Brigid and it's flame keeping circle, Sisters of the Flame .  They speak about how together they co-create and weave their Celtic ancestry into their devotion and how the "Brigid's Light" anthology reflects the power, healing, folklore and magic of the Goddess and Saint Brigid through the hearts, minds and spirits of Irish/Scottish/English immigrants who settled in the USA.  Cairelle & Laura are passionate about preserving & perpetuating Goddess centered culture where women support women. Brigid is truly a relevant Goddess of our time as well as in Celtic history who meets us where we are at and is accessible to all who are open to her power, love, inspiration, healing, compassion and sacred fire.
 More about the amazing work that Cairelle and Laura do on their website: https://www.sanctuaryofbrigid.com    Tune in and be enlightened!

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We kick off 2024 & Season 3 with this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast! I am so thrilled to chat with Ava Park. Ava is recognized as one of the finest women’s ritualists living today.  She  is the Founder /Director of the Museum of Woman—the only museum of it's kind teaching the public about the hidden history of humanity through the stories of Goddesses, Queens, and WiseWomen from the Paleolithic to the present. Ava is the presiding Priestess of the Goddess Temple of Orange County which is the Women’s spiritual circle of the Museum of Woman, and a federally recognized church for 25 years. We discuss as patriarchy falls; how Women will again be the rightful leaders of Humanity. Ava is also the author /host of The Queen Teachings for Women with Ava©, helping women benefit fully from their Five Powers of Woman© (Maiden, Mother, Queen, Wise Woman & Hag) which are not only life phases but a set of powers that lives within each Woman that she can access to  experience more peace, prosperity and power. Ava's Queen teachings are available on her YouTube channel. PLUS Ava offers us a special Queen Invocation/blessing for the New Year- so stay tuned till the end. More on her website: www.museumofwoman.us Tune in and be enlightened!

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On this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, I am so honored to chat with Glenys Livingstone Ph.D. Glenys is the author of: “PaGaian Cosmology: Re-inventing Earth-based Goddess Religion”, which fuses the indigenous traditions of Old Europe with scientific theory, feminism, and a poetic relationship with place. Hers is an Eco spirituality that honors and celebrates the Earth-Sun annual cycle but also incorporates the unfolding of the Cosmos based on the Triple Goddess’ 3 main phases of Womanhood:  Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Glenys hails from Australia, where she has facilitated seasonal ceremonies for decades, taught classes, and mentored apprentices. Her new book “A Poiesis of the Creative Cosmos: Celebrating Her within PaGaian Sacred Ceremony” documents the synthesis of her work over the past decades. She is an Elder and foremother of the Goddess Spirituality movement which began with her religious studies in Berkeley and her many influences such as Starhawk , Thomas Berry, Mary Daly, etc. Glenys also teaches a year-long on-line course "Celebrating Goddess and Cosmogenesis in the Wheel of the Year" for both hemispheres. Her website is http://pagaian.org.  Tune in and be enlightened!

And that's a wrap up for 2023- the Oracle of Luna podcast will begin Season 4 in January 2024!

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On this episode I chat with the incredible Wise Woman, Green Witch and Author - Susun Weed.
Susun takes us on a wild journey, and talks about her Wise Woman philosophy and teachings in a thought provoking episode about herbalism - the people’s medicine. 
We uncover  how the Wise Woman tradition nourishes the wholeness of the unique individual and how it differs from other forms of medicine.  Susun believes that herbal medicine is the people's medicine and has devoted her life to reweaving the healing cloak of the Ancients. She is credited with first calling her work complementary medicine and continues to pioneer the concepts of integrative medicine and herbalism. She is an extraordinary teacher with a dynamic spirit, a powerful presence, and an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and health. She is the best selling author of and the voice of the Wise Woman Herbal series, Abundantly Well: Seven Medicines, Down There: Sexual and Reproductive Health the Wise Woman Way, Breast Cancer? Breast Health the Wise Woman Way, New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way, Healing Wise and Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. Tune in and be enlightened!

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I am especially thrilled to speak with - Frances Billinghurst! Frances is an Author, Metaphysician, Energy Worker and High Priestess at the Temple of the Dark Moon who has as been exploring the occult and esoteric sciences for many years.  Hailing from Australia, she is the author of an increasing number of titles including Dancing the Sacred Wheel , Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms, Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life, and her newest book: On Her Silver Rays: A Guide to the Moon, Myth and Magic.  On this episode, we delve into how Frances' deep interest in sacred symbolism, archetypes and mythology are woven through her powerful writing and magical work. Tune in and be enlightened!

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I am supremely honored to speak with Z. Budapest in this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast! Zsuzsanna Budapest is the Mother of the Goddess Spirituality movement and Founder of Dianic Wicca. She has been one of the most influential visionary Witches in the Herstory of witchcraft. Hungarian born, Z. Budapest fled to the US when she was 16 and studied theater/improv in New York and at Second City in Chicago. We chat about her  involvement as an activist in the Women’s Liberation movement in the early 70’s and her destiny to be the founder of the Susan B. Anthony Coven #1 in the 1970’s in LA and author of several books including the ground breaking : “The Holy Book of Women’s Mysteries”.  Z. has dedicated her life to the Goddess and she is an incredible visionary High Priestess and feminist who has paved the path for Witches and covens past, present and future. ️For over 50 years, Z. Budapest is still a vibrant and relevant role model for millions of women worldwide to connect with their Goddess heritage. She is the Founder/Director of the Women’s Spirituality Forum which is a valuable resource for  Goddess retreats, events, ceremonies, and classes/workshops. I am so  delighted to have had this illuminating chat with Z. Budapest. Tune in and be enlightened!

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On this episode; I am so delighted to chat with Yeshe Matthews. Yeshe is an ordained Priestess & Sybil at the Mt. Shasta Goddess Temple where leads Goddess online and in-person ceremonies, retreats  & rituals. She weaves a rich tapestry of cross-cultural traditions in her magical offerings with her unique blend of Dharma practice and Goddess Spirituality. Yeshe received her Master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Women's History and has performed sacred drama, studied Tibetan Buddhism, as well as immersed herself in the Dianic Wiccan tradition in the San Francisco bay area  with Z. Budapest. She has dedicated her life to helping women connect with the Goddess in a profound way through her many teachings, workshops and sacred pilgrimages.  Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am exceptionally thrilled to share a captivating conversation with present day Goddess: Najah Lightfoot. We delve into Najah's early interest in Goddess spirituality, Hoodoo, Vodou as a sacred religion, music, her published books: Powerful Juju: Goddesses, Music & Magic for Comfort, Guidance & Protection, and the bestselling Good Juju: Mojos, Rites & Practices for the Magical Soul.  Najah is also a regular contributor to Llewellyn annuals. We chat about her dedication to inspiring us to lead our best magickal life with accessible Goddess wisdom to navigate the challenging times with strength, power and Juju. Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this episode, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Marion Brigantia!
Marion is a Priestess of Brighde-Brigantia of Avalon, Sister of Rhiannon and Goddess Luminary Leader in Glastonbury UK and worldwide. Marion is also the co-organizer of the annual Glastonbury Goddess Conference, and a guardian of the Temple of Avalon. Marion shares her spiritual journey and her devotion to the Goddess & Saint Brigid.  We also learn about the sacred land around Glastonbury, her  Brighde-Brigantia courses  which are a myriad of in-person and online trainings and workshops remembering, reclaiming and celebrating the Goddess & Saint Brigid , myths & legends of Brigid and leading her sacred tours of holy sites in the UK. Marion enchants us with a special Brigid candle blessing & invocation at the end of the episode. Tune in and be enlightened!

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Join us in this episode, for a conversation with the Author, Priestess, and Tarot Deck Creator: Leeza Roberston! Leeza Robertson is an international bestselling author with Llewellyn Worldwide. She has created and published several Tarot Decks since 2016.  She is passionate about exploring the connection between the Goddess and the Priestess path. Leeza is from the Aussie bush and is living her best life in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Leeza tells us she is not a spiritual person as much as she is a researcher. Her wife influenced Leeza with opening up to her up to Reiki and alternative healing when she was sick and it helped with her healing. Leeza got into Tarot when she lost her eyesight for a while due to a sinus infection. She dreamed of Tarot cards in the darkness. When that was healed she attended an event by Barbara Moore, one of the matriarchs of Tarot. And afterwards Leeza took a lesson with Barbara.

In 2016 Leeza published her first Tarot Deck, Animal Totem Tarot and she has published over 7 more Tarot Decks since then. Leeza chats about the process of publishing a Tarot deck with her publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide. We also talk about one of her books: Tarot Priestess. Leeza identifies as a Priestess and not as a Witch. She noticed that there was not much information or literature for those who are on the Priestess path but much more on the path of the Witch. The Priestess lineage for Women has been somewhat neglected or misunderstood. Leeza struggled with the Divine Femininity theory as a Queer woman and she began looking for the Goddess in Nature as a sacred space of growth, success and building. She started to drop my biased walls of belief and open herself up to building her own personal unique relationship with the Goddess.

Leeza feels that divination and cartomancy is a devotional and ritualistic practice to the Goddess and definitely part of the Priestess path. Leeza wants to communicate and explore how the path of the Witch is very different from the path of the Priestess. If we can create space with communication with the Goddess through our Tarot or Oracle Cards; that can slow us down, center us and open our receptivity to the teachings and wisdom of the Goddess. Tune in and be enlightened!

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On this episode to start 2023 off magically; I speak with Astrea Taylor.  We  chat about Astrea’s spiritual journey as an eclectic Witch and as an Author.  She encourages and empowers us in her writing to forge our true path using our  intuition to guide us and give meaning with creative projects, magic making and the witchcraft that we do. She is an eclectic Pagan Witch, fire dancer and the Author of : “IntuitiveWitchcraft”, “Air Magic”, “Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods”, and the forthcoming book: “Inspiring Creativity Through Magick” (coming July 8th, 2023). She shares her love of science, research, magic, history, mental health, and creativity. Tune in and be enlightened!

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On this episode; I am exceptionally thrilled to chat with Danielle Blackwood. Danielle is a professional Astrologer, Registered Counseling Therapist (RTC) in private practice, and the author of the bestselling book: The Twelve Faces of The Goddess: Transform Your Life with Astrology, Magick and the Sacred Feminine and the recent release, A Lantern in the Dark: Navigate Life's Crossroads with Story, Ritual and Sacred Astrology.  She is also a regular contributor for Llewellyn's annuals and her work has appeared many times in The Witches' Datebook and The Witches' Calendar, among others. Danielle is a passionate lifelong student of folklore, mythology, and depth psychology, and helping others through their rites of passage when they find themselves in a dark wood, is at the heart of her work. Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, I have a chat with: Dr. Amy Hale. Amy is a writer, curator, and critic, and folklorist doing her work in the UK and US. Amy’s research on the incredible British female Occultist/Surrealist artist, Ithell Calquhoun is fascinating!  Ithell Colquhoun was a unique and esoteric artist who merged her passion of Occultism, Magic, Surrealism, Sacred Landscape and Celtic spirituality into her unique and powerful paintings and drawings. We talk about how Ithell was very involved in several spiritual communities during the 1940’s & 1950’s with the likes of Dion Fortune, WB Yeats, Madeline Montalban, etc. who were big influences on her art and vision.  Ithell Colquhoun was a magnificent female artist who is finally recognized recently for her remarkable & prolific body of work. Tune in and be enlightened!

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I’m thrilled to have this enchanting conversation with Author & Morrigan Priestess - Stephanie Woodfield! In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, we delve into the ancient and complex Irish dark Goddess, Morrigan or the Morrigan. Also known as: the Great Queen, Raven Battle Goddess, The Phantom Queen, she is a sacred triad comprised of Anu, Macha, and Badb. She is connected to war, sovereignty, shapeshifting, magic and much more.

We discuss Stephanie’s incredible books in particular: “Priestess of the Morrigan, Prayers, Rituals & Devotional Work to the Great Queen, her sacred retreats with Morrigu’s Daughters how she became a dedicated to the Morrigan, her other books about Celtic dark Goddess lore and strengthening your relationship to diety in general. Morrigan is with us to fight our own battles and to survive our own struggles whatever they may be. The Morrigan is truly a Goddess of our times since she guides us to our own power & sovereignty regardless of gender. Tune in & be enlightened-Hail Morrigan!!

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Samhain & Halloween Blessings!! We shall pass through the veil and go on a mystical guided meditation journey with the Goddess Morrigan. She who is shrouded in Mystery, who is the Phantom-Queen, Dark Goddess of Death, Great Raven Queen and Shapeshifter. Indeed, Morrigan is called by several different names: Morrigu, Morgaine, Morrighan, and Morgan Le Fay. She is seen in many guises, and is one of the foremost of Triple Goddesses. Her different aspects are represented by the fertility maiden, the mother cauldron and the death crone. Life - Death -- Rebirth. Maiden – Mother – Crone. New Moon – Full Moon – Dark Moon. If you have done any research on The Morrigan or Goddess Morrigan, you know that her story is quite multi-layered, with many tales and aspects. She is a raven or crow, a fierce warrioress, a shapeshifter, a witchy black-haired beauty, a gifted healer and awise old crone. She is the triple source of power - to take whatever is corrupt and dying, to strip it clean andbring about transformation and renewal. Light a candle, relax and take a journey with the Goddess Morrigan!

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I’m very honored & excited to have this illuminating conversation with Author, Psychologist, Teacher and Hekate devotee - Cyndi Brannen, PhD! In this epsiode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, we delve into the complex Triple Goddess, Hekate, also known as: the Queen of the Witches, Lady of the Crossroads, Dark Mother of All, Keeper of the Keys, Guardian, Gatekeeper & Guide of the Three Realms, etc. We discuss Cyndi’s incredible book: “Keeping Her Keys, An Introduction to Hekate’s Modern Witchcraft”, her online classes at the Covina Institute, how she became  dedicated to Hekate, how she blends her psychology practice with her writings & her courses, and most of all how Goddess Hekate is relevant to us in the present time. Hekate is truly a Goddess of our times in so many ways & expressions even though she dates back to the ancient world. From pop culture, socio/politic institutions to spirituality; we as a society are at a crossroads. Hekate is the powerful Goddess of the Crossroads who offers her sacred keys not only to our own inner beliefs but to how we evolve as a society that has gone completely off balance. She is the light within the darkness carrying the torches to show us the path ahead - within & without. Tune in & be enlightened!
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I'm super pleased & excited to chat with the ISIS Priestess & Author: M. Isidora Forrest in this episode. Her book is: “ISIS Magic: Cultivating a Relationship With the Goddess of 10,000 Names”. Here we explore this most worshipped and ancient of Egyptian Goddesses. We discuss ISIS’ history and her many aspects that have kept her relevant for centuries  and well into the future. As an all encompassing cosmic Goddess, ISIS has many divine and human aspects worthy of connecting and developing a sacred devotion and relationship with. Isidora has been a devotee to the Goddess ISIS for over 25 years. Her phenomenal book will open the doors of your mind and spirit to discover and become enlightened yourself to ISIS’ immense power and wisdom!
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I'm absolutely honored & thrilled to chat with the Slavic Spiritualist: Madame Pamita in this episode. Her book: “Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” explores the powerful crone Goddess, Baba Yaga, who will empower, enlighten and initiate you into her unique magic by reading this delightful book! It is full of Slavic  folktales, magical traditions & crafts, witchery and ancient wisdom. Madame Pamita is also a tarot reader, candle maker, spell caster and the owner of the online apothecary: Madame Pamita’s Parlour of Wonders. She hosts magical podcasts, YouTube series and teaches online workshops and classes. We discuss how she passionately supports the people of Ukraine with her Slavic witchcraft by creating light & good in the face of evil. 

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels we will part the mists and take a mystical inner journey to the Isle of Avalon. This is a guided meditation into the realm steeped in Celtic mysticism, Arthurian legend and magic. Avalon means; “Isle of the Apples” and in this place of the soul - the fruits of the Goddesses’ abundance thrives. Their are many ancient apple orchards in Avalon and as we approach the season of Autumn and Mabon; I invite you to take an inner journey to this holy isle and enter the realm of the four Priestess/ Queens of Avalon: Vivienne, Morgaine, Igraine, and Morgause. They are the divine ladies of the holy grail that walk between the worlds of the seen & unseen!

This guided meditation may be listened to in a group setting or solo practice for sacred Goddess spirituality, path-working and healing. I am the author and narrator of this guided meditation. This and many other meditations are found within my books: "The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess - Vol. 1 & 2" . They are also available in Audiobook format by the same name. Both are available on Amazon & Audible. 

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I am exceptionally excited to chat with:  Heather Greene about the role of the Witch in American TV/Movies! Her book: Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witchcraft in American Film and Television explores the evolution of Witch roles as they are portrayed throughout the decades in Movies/TV/Hollywood and viewed through the lens of socio/cultural, historical and political influences since the late 1800s up to 2020. We also converse about the types of Witch roles in American cinema ranging from Samantha in "Bewitched",  Morticia in "The Addams Family" , the Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz", the young witches in "The Craft" etc.  We also discuss  how TV/Movie Witch archetypes mirror the plight of the American woman and how each of these Witch characters often act as mirrors to where women are at in society at the time they were created! 

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Join us in this episode, for a thought provoking conversation and with Rev. Angie Buchanan. Angie is a Founder and the Spiritual Director of Earth Traditions Church(since 2008), and of Gaia's Womb(for 26 years), an interfaith spirituality group that has been producing women's spiritual retreats since 1998. and a Certified Death Midwife; having developed a program that provides hands-on, intensive training for compassionate end-of-life care, and information about ecologically sensitive funerals.

She is a life-long Pagan animist with over 40 years of experience as a speaker, officiant, and ritualist. She served on the Board of Trustees for the Parliament of World Religions from 2002 – 2010. As a Certified Death Midwife; Angie developed a program that provides hands-on, intensive training for compassionate end-of-life care, and information about ecologically sensitive funerals.

Angie is a life-long Pagan animist and believes that the Earth is a living sentient being. Mother Nature is the force of always giving birth to itself with the Elements, the cycles and the seasons. Angie talks about her Influence with Nora Cedarwind Young and the Death Positive movement. Nora died in 2014 but expressed that Angie continue her work. Angie then became certified to teach.

Angie believes that Death is the Final rite of passage and a very much overlooked and neglected rite of passage deserving of as much dignity as any other significant rite of passage.  She discusses how we live in a Death Denying culture and most of us die alone without prior Death planning. She sees her work as a sacred calling. Death Midwifery also deals with Death from an emotional, spiritual and practical place. She believes that Death has been taken from us by industry (medical, funeral , academia). She encourages families and loved ones to spend time with the beloved dead that have recently passed on. Angie explains that we have over-medicalized and over-industrialized Death so that it has become an incredibly toxic and unsustainable industry.

Angie, as a Death Midwife, is reclaiming the caring for the Dead and their loved ones and family. Our culture doesn't give us the tools to grieve or mourn the 3 days of workplace bereavement leave doesn't cut it. Other cultures and countries continue to do forms of mourning. Angie’s Death Midwifery practices include a strong consideration for Eco-Friendly body disposition options.  She tells us about how embalming fluid (Formaldehyde)  is one of the most dangerous carcinogens known. It leaches into soil & ground water, etc. Angie says that there are many options and resources for Eco-Friendly natural burials, green cemeteries, green burials and water and earth cremation processes that are available and are carbon neutral. Burials and body disposition do not have to be toxic.

It's Angie's hope that she opens up new ideas and alternative traditions around Death and Dying to the public and to be open to talking about these for ourselves and our loved ones. More about Angie at: www.deathmidwife.org and www.earthtraditions.org. Tune in and be enlightened!

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am very stoked to share a fascinating conversation with present day Goddess: Katie Gerrard. We discuss Katie’s early beginnings in Essex, UK and also attending Welsh University, her influences, her research on Norse Witchcraft and her involvement with Wiccan covens. We discover how Katie creatively and uniquely blends her Seidr practice with her psychology work using extensive research and her innate gifts.  She is the author of two books: “Seidr: The Gate Is Open”  and “Odin’s Gateways” . 

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels we will go on a mystical journey with the Norse Goddess: Freyja! This is a guided meditation for Goddess connection and deep transformation with the most worshipped and complex Goddess in Norse mythology. Freyja is the Goddess of war, sex, love, fertility Seidr and magic! She is the leader of the Valkyries who embodies the sacred feminine and the sacred masculine. We call upon Freya to take action in the battlefield of our lives and to create the destiny of our choice. 
Hail Freyja!

I am the author and narrator of this guided meditation. This iand many other meditations are also found within my books: "The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess- Vol. 1 & Vol.2" . They are also available in Audiobook format by the same name. Both are available on Amazon. This meditation can be listened to in a group setting or solo practice for opening psychic gateways for creative Goddess spirituality, wisdom and healing.

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am ecstatic to share a special conversation with present day Goddess: Michaela Harrison. We discuss Michaela's early beginnings singing in gospel choir as a child in Washington D.C., earning her degrees in Foreign Services and Africana Studies, her participation in activism with freedom singers, and her uniquely powerful Whale Whispering project. She is an ordained priestess and Daughter of Oshun. Michaela connects  and co-creates with nature, people and communities. Her gift of singing and music is a spiritual act that serves as a  sublime channel for the divine feminine!

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In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels we will go on a mystical journey with the Celtic Goddess of Summer: Aine
This is a guided meditation for Goddess connection and deep transformation with one of the most ancient and powerful Goddesses of sovereignty in Ireland. Aine is a Moon and a Sun Goddess who is also known as the Queen of the Faery and Summer The best time to invoke her magic is between Litha and Lughnasahd. Call upon Aine for manifestation of goals, protection for women and animals, Fae magic, fertility and abundance!
I am the narrator and singer of chants within this guided meditation. This is also found within my book: "The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess- Vol.2" as well as in my Audiobook by the same name. Both are available on Amazon. This meditation can be listened to in a group setting or solo practice for opening psychic gateways for creative Goddess spirituality, wisdom and healing.


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