Episode 127: Trickster Tales

In episode 127 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew celebrate the Spring Equinox with their favorite trickster tales. In this conversation, they discuss the divine psychopomp from Greco-Roman lore, Mercury or Hermes. They discuss his planet, his metal, and the god’s role as a mythical messenger and Scribe of Saturn. They contemplate Mercury as a playful traveler, a patron of thieves, and a boundary-breaker with the golden touch. Kristin and Kate also venture into the more-than-human world in search of the Coyote, Raven, and other tricksters sporting fur and feathers.Sources:Episode 107: Satyrs and CentaursEpisode 111: Planetary Magick with Shelby BundyEpisode 29: As Above, So BelowEpisode 72, Mabon MagickEpisode 119: Take Back the Magick with Perdita FinnConcerning Astronomy,  2nd century ADPseudo-Hyginus, Astronomica 2. 19 (trans. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.)The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara WalkerLeaving the Body, Scott RogoIsis: The Eternal Goddess of Egypt and Rome, Lesley Jackson The Iliad, HomerStorytime: Hermes & Apollo, Tamed Wild blogLewis HydeGoddesses in Every Woman, Dr. Jean BolenDr. Clarissa Pinkola EstesAnimal Spirits, Kim Krans Etymology OnlineWeaving Diné teachings and science, Nadira Mitchell, a Navajo (Diné) writer on Plant ForwardThe Canadian Museum of HistoryCrow Tarot, M.J. CullinaneOak, Ash, and Thorn, D.J. ConwayDonna Haraway, “If I have a dog, my dog has a human.”The Bestiary, Maia Toll***Join the Tamed Wild Coven!***The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together.For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces.Each box includes a seasonal workbook with intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo AudioJoin Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com.For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio