Episode 99: Signs of Spring

In episode 99 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby reflect on some signs of spring. Inspired by Ostara and a season of renewal, they discuss the chalice and the cauldron, and what’s collected or brewed in these sacred vessels. They talk about rain, rhythmic tides, and purification rites. They also share some moon stories, including ‘The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Princess,’ and consider the moon as a shapeshifter, a cosmic bow, and a sanctuary.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio.Sources:The Luminaries: The Psychology of the Sun and Moon in the Horoscope, Liz GreeneUniversity of Illinois Press and the American Folklore SocietyA Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. CirlotShoutouts:Chang’e Flies to the MoonThe Bamboo Cutter and the Moon PrincessThe Winter Crossroads CovenEpisode 95: An Interview with Juliana McCarthy of Ethereal CultureEpisode 96: Ostara, Moon Bathing, & Purification