Ep. 32: Sacred & Ritual Tattooing | Special Guest Selina Medina

"Is that a snake tattoo!?" ... "Yea and there's one on her boob too!"In this episode, the Stinas discuss a new theory about Gillian's snake tattoo! When exactly did she get it? And what is the symbolic significance? They then comb through some book mentions and focus on Book of Magic, in which they analyze new character Ian Wright, and all of his cryptic esoteric tattoos. Justina and Kristina later chat with Selena Medina all about the art of sacred and ritual-based tattooing. Selina is a highly dedicated and talented tattoo artist with over two decades of experience in the industry. She is a former board member of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) and is currently the AFDO Body Art Committee Chair. Selena is also an executive director and has been instrumental in starting up several tattoo locations around the country. Her passion and drive for knowledge and safety in the industry make her a force to be reckoned with. Additionally, Selena is a witch and has a deep connection to the spiritual and healing aspects of tattooing. They explore the spiritual and transformative aspects of tattooing. From meditation and ritual to the profound effects of tattoos on mental health, they explore the holistic benefits of this ancient practice. Selena, an expert tattoo artist and advocate for safety in the industry, shares her knowledge on the impact of Mycobacterium and regulatory changes in the field, as well as topics such as the growth of the tattoo industry, ritualized tattooing, the importance of loyalty between artist and client, and even the use of tattoos for healing trauma survivors. Additionally, they discuss fascinating subjects such as tattoo preferences for different zodiac signs, the origins & lore surrounding the life of sailors and the seafaring symbolism behind their tattoos, as well as the cultural significance of tattoos across the globe.TOPIC MAP(00:00) Intro(09:18) Tattoo Symbolism in the Series(47:14) Interview With Selina Medina(02:15:00) Tattoo History(02:20:48) Traditional Tattoo Practices by Regions(02:40:02) Significance of Tattoos in the Indian Culture(02:53:32) Tattoos in the Military(03:16:01) An Astrological View on Tattoos(03:25:16) Kristina TattoosRecorded: 5/16/23SOCIALS:⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOURCES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMERThe Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.