Episode 144: Wyrd Women Pt. 2

In episode 144 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Kate Belew continue their series inspired by the wyrd and wonderful. In Wyrd Women Pt. 2, they begin in the cosmos and explore the folklore of the Pleiades star cluster. Also known as the Seven Sisters, the Pleiades possess mythical ties to Aphrodite, Artemis, bees, doves, and the Winter Solstice. In the second part of this conversation, Kate introduces listeners to Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, author, occultist, and founder of the Theosophical Society.Sources & Shoutouts:Earth Medicines, Felicia Cocozin RuizThe Gift of Healing Herbs, Robin Rose BennettAdditional decks and books from the Tamed Wild LibraryEpisode 103: Earth Medicines with Felicia Cocozin RuizEpisode 117: Hometown HauntingsEpisode 134: Summer MagickEpisode 108: The Furies & the HarpiesArtemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun, Moon & Hunt, Sorita d’EsteWomen’s Encylopedia of Myths & Secrets, Barbara WalkerThe Myth of Alcyone & Ceyx"Pleiades in Ancient Mesopotamia," Lorenzo VerderameThe Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human, Maia Toll Cultural Astronomy - AztecBrooklynMuseum.org“Madame Blavatsky and the Secret of the Masters,” Jules EvansIsis Unveiled: A Master-Key to the Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Science and Theology, Helena Blavatskyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_BlavatskyTheosophical Society"White Lotus Day celebrates the ‘founding mother of occult in America,’ Helena Petrovna Blavatsky" - The ConversationEncyclopedia BrittanicaJoin 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 Seasonal Box - a bi-monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Join 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