Mystical Musings

In the second half of their exploration of thresholds, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird dive deeply into Samael’s surprising teaching that: chaos is not the absence of divine pattern—it is divine pattern we do not yet recognize.  Through discussions of dance, music, relationships, gardening, cymatics, and personal transformation, they challenge the common belief that balance is good and chaos is bad. Instead, they explore how chaos serves as the fertile space between forms, the movement between notes, the disruption that allows new possibilities to emerge. From interpersonal conflict to major life transitions, Jenn and Tava examine what happens when we stop trying to force immediate resolution and instead learn to trust the unfolding process, allowing hidden truths, deeper patterns, and unexpected opportunities to reveal themselves. The conversation then shifts into a profound exploration of compassion as an energetic state rather than an emotion, drawing on teachings from Jonathan Goldman and weaving them together with Samael’s guidance on "stepping to the side" and allowing chaos to do its work. Rather than becoming the referee in every conflict or attempting to control every outcome, Jenn and Tava explore the power of holding the Space of Compassion where healing, growth, and revelation can naturally occur. Along the way, they discuss chaos angels, gratitude, divine guidance, free will, and the possibility that some of life's greatest transformations arise not when we tighten our grip, but when we release it. As the summer solstice approaches, this episode offers a powerful invitation to see chaos not as something to fear, but as possibility itself—the sacred movement that allows us to become who we are meant to be.Resources:The Gift of The Body by Jonathan Goldmanhttps://essentiallight.org/gift-of-the-body-book-1Learn more from Jonathan at:https://essentiallight.org/Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

As the summer solstice approaches, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird find themselves exploring the mysterious power of thresholds—the liminal spaces between what has been and what is becoming. Beginning with Samael's reflections on solstices, equinoxes, tides, doorways, hallways, and windowsills, the conversation unfolds into an exploration of "edge states": those moments when life is already in motion and possibility is at its greatest. Through stories of Reiki healing, sudden injuries, and energetic intervention, Jenn and Tava examine how moments of transition hold unique opportunities to redirect momentum, restore balance, and consciously participate in shaping what comes next. Rather than seeing change as something that simply happens to us, they explore how awareness allows us to engage with transformation while it is still fluid and malleable. The discussion then deepens into a thought provoking conversations of the season: the relationship between chaos, control, change, and the human longing for erasure. Why do we struggle so deeply with uncertainty? Why do we cling to the illusion that we can return to a previous version of ourselves or undo what has already occurred? Through teachings from Samael, practical examples, and the recurring theme of "and" versus "or" thinking, Jenn and Tava explore how true transformation arises not from resisting change but from learning to ride its momentum. As the episode draws to a close, Samael requests a second transmission and announces his desire to speak directly on chaos and control—opening a doorway into a conversation so expansive that it ultimately spills into the following week's episode. Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Following the unexpected arrival of Ophan, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird pause their exploration of angelic mysteries to examine the landscape through which all spiritual experiences flow: our own energy systems. In this episode, they unpack the relationship between chakras, the central channel, grounding, life-force energy, and the energetic patterns that shape our lives. Along the way, they explore how unresolved experiences can affect our ability to move forward and why balance between Heaven and Earth may be one of the most important spiritual practices of all.From there, the conversation shifts into the subtle art of receiving guidance. How do our guides actually communicate? Why do so many people miss the signs they're being given? Through stories of synchronicity, intuition, and unexpected messages delivered by strangers, Jenn and Tava explore the quiet language of spirit and the importance of trusting those tiny nudges that seem to come from nowhere. A thoughtful and accessible episode for both beginners and experienced practitioners, this conversation reminds us that sometimes the greatest spiritual breakthroughs begin with the smallest whisper. Resources:The Gift of the Body by Jonathan GoldmanPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

What was supposed to be a practical discussion about energy systems and the chakras takes an unexpected turn when an entirely new presence enters the conversation. What follows is one of the most surprising, spontaneous, and energetically intense episodes of Mystical Musings to date. After Jennifer's opening transmission, Tava receives a striking message from Samael in which he refers to a being unfamiliar to either host whom he calls Ophan.  This prompts an illuminating real-time investigation onto Ophan.  From there, the conversation expands into a profound exploration of divine architecture, energetic pathways, and the mechanisms through which growth, evolution, and possibility emerge. After Samael suggest that The Singer "sing her," a powerful song carrying Ophan's energy is brought through by Jenn - the effects of which (coupled with the messages received) were so intense Tava shares in earnest that she may be having a nervous breakdown. The result becomes an impromptu demonstration of grounding techniques, sensory awareness, and practical tools for returning to the body when spiritual experiences become overwhelming. As Jennifer remarks during the recording:"You have to go lower to go higher."A fitting theme for an episode that begins in mystery, travels through angelic cosmology, unexpectedly demonstrates energetic embodiment, and leaves everyone wondering what will happen next.The episode concludes with Jennifer's recording of Soul Soothing, offering listeners a gentle opportunity to ground, integrate, and return to balance after one of the most unexpected journeys in Mystical Musings history.Resources:Soul Soothing on Bandcamphttps://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/soul-soothingPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this deeply practical — and unexpectedly healing — episode of Mystical Musings, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird begin what they think will be another exploration of “and/or” consciousness and multidimensional pathways… only to have the conversation completely redirected into an extensive discussion on hexbreaking, obsession, energetic entanglement, and the process of reclaiming the self.Following a powerful energetic transmission involving stone circles, flutes, movement, and what Jenn describes as almost “martial” protective gestures, Tava brings through an extensive teaching around the unintentional effects of willfully sending negative energies towards another, which come call 'hexing.'From there, the episode unfolds into a profound examination of:Hexes and energetic entanglementWhy obsession strengthens energetic cordsThe hidden danger of continuously focusing on what we hateHow repetitive anger and “venting spirals” can become self-perpetuatingWhy “anti-” movements often continue feeding the thing they opposeThe energetic consequences of fixationHow attention itself becomes a form of magicWhy ignoring something can sometimes be the greatest reclaiming of powerJenn beautifully expands the discussion beyond formal magical practice, pointing out that:Where attention goes, energy flows.The heart of the episode becomes an extensive 13-step “Hexbreaker” framework — a guide for recovering from emotional entanglement, heartbreak, obsession, spiritual imbalance, trauma spirals, and toxic energetic loops.Topics include:Retreating from constant digital noiseTaking intentional breaks from social media and overstimulationCreating environmental change to signal new beginningsRearranging physical space to support emotional healingGentle reconnection with trusted peopleIntroducing new ideas, books, art, and experiencesThe healing power of laughterTravel as energetic reorientationThe importance of touch, embodiment, and physical careGuardians and guides in dream states and liminal spacesCord-cutting, freezer spells, and how timing changes their energetic impactTherapy, EMDR, mindfulness, support groups, and psychiatric careRenaming, reconsecration, and becoming someone newBuilding what Samael calls:“A temple to the self.”The episode closes by returning once again to a recurring phrase that has become central to this season:“Hope is the strongest magic.”And fittingly, Jenn ends the episode with her channeled piece:Consecration of an Altar to Hope.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

This week on Mystical Musings, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird continue their ever-expanding exploration of time, multidimensional existence, discernment, and the mysterious nature of consciousness itself.Following another deeply immersive energetic transmission from Jennifer — amplified by the intentional creation of a sacred stone circle before recording — the conversation launches into what Samael calls:“The next lesson in travel and magic.”What follows is a fascinating and surprisingly grounded discussion about:The non-linear nature of timeParallel lives and multidimensional selvesWhy guides and unembodied beings experience time differentlyThe “Michael J. Fox theory” of time travelThe butterfly effect of energy and consciousnessHow pieces of our energy exist in many places at onceReaching across timelines for wisdom, guidance, and healingWhy information from other “selves” still requires interpretation and adaptationThe evolving meaning of spiritual insight over timeDiscernment in spirituality, history, and magical practiceThe dangers of rigid certainty and internet dogmaWhy “forbidden books” can still hold valueThe difference between information and wisdomGrace, nuance, and personal responsibility on spiritual pathsSamael uses rabbits, bouncing energy, and shifting pathways as metaphors for how consciousness moves through realms and timelines — explaining that embodied humans perceive time linearly only because our brains require that structure in order to function within this reality.Jenn and Tava discuss the possibility that multiple versions of ourselves may exist simultaneously across different realms, timelines, and experiences — and that wisdom can sometimes be exchanged between them.One of the most powerful sections of the episode centers around discernment:How truth evolves as perspective changesWhy spiritual information should remain open to reinterpretationThe responsibility of seekers to think criticallyThe importance of reading broadly rather than blindly following authorityWhy history itself is often incomplete, biased, or constantly evolvingTava passionately discusses the modern tendency toward certainty, censorship, and “approved information” within spiritual communities, arguing instead for thoughtful discernment, nuance, and personal responsibility.And somehow… amidst all the multidimensional philosophy and existential brain-bending… this episode also introduces:soothing sea turtle visualization techniques,Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy,and a whole lot of laughterPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

This episode of Mystical Musings opens yet another doorway.What begins as an energetic transmission quickly unfolds into one of the deepest conversations Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird have ever shared on the podcast — an exploration of sacred geometry, inversion, consciousness, the “left-hand” and “right-hand” paths, and the mysterious point where seemingly opposite spiritual approaches meet.Following a profound sound transmission from Jennifer, Samael begins revealing a series of diagrams and symbols centered around looping pathways, infinity forms, circles, gates, and intersecting realms — what he ultimately calls:“A map of many heavens.”Together, Jenn and Tava attempt to unpack:The meaning of the looping pathways and figure-eight geometriesThe connection between Amnivara and unnamed realmsWhy Samael speaks of “falling and rising”The sacred meeting point between the left-hand and right-hand pathsHow opposites become “and” instead of “or”Camera obscura, inversion, and spiritual perspectiveThe “trotting horse lantern” and traveling between thresholdsWhy Samael says: “They need to be spun.”The role of sacred darkness and sacred light in spiritual growthStanding “inside the elephant” rather than viewing truth from outside itThe heart as a gateway between realmsThe spine, wings, and central energetic channelBlood, bone, marrow, ash, transformation, and creationThe possibility that spiritual work itself moves through the world like circulatory pathwaysThis episode also explores the growing realization that Jenn and Tava’s work — though approached from vastly different energetic perspectives — may actually form complementary halves of a larger whole.As Samael explains:“The true ‘and’ is bouncing between what others perceive as ‘or.’”Listeners will hear the two of them grapple in real time with ideas surrounding:Michael and Samael as mirrored or inverted expressionsThe role of the heart as a center point between energiesTraveling between realms through relationship and trustHow perspective changes spiritual understandingThe creation of new spiritual pathways through collaboration⚠️ Please Note:Like several recent episodes, this podcast begins with a deep energetic sound transmission that includes periods of silence during active energetic work. Jennifer strongly advises listeners not to listen while driving or operating machinery.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this powerful continuation of last week’s conversation, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird dive deeper into Samael’s teachings on time slipping, liminal travel, multidimensional movement, and energetic discernment.What began as a discussion about uncontrolled journeying evolves into a practical and deeply compassionate guide for those who feel they naturally move between realms, experience altered states, travel energetically in dreams, or struggle with feeling fully embodied in everyday life.Following another unexpectedly immersive energetic transmission from Jennifer, Samael delivers a series of clear “bullet points” for travelers between worlds — guidance meant to help listeners remain grounded, sovereign, and safe while navigating liminal spaces.Together, Jenn and Tava explore:The signs of uncontrolled time slippingWhy liminal travel can become addictiveThe role of sleep deprivation, substances, psychic environments, and trauma in opening altered statesWhy highly sensitive people often absorb energetic “dust bunnies”Calling in guardians, guides, and gatekeepers before journeyingWhy Samael says: “Do not journey alone.”The importance of grounding practices, routines, and grounded peopleThe sacred role of “natural grounders” in spiritual communitiesHow music itself can trigger altered states and energetic travelDream journaling, mindfulness, and calling your energy backWhy identity built entirely around spiritual gifts can become destabilizingEnergetic boundaries, discernment, and self-worthThe difference between service and self-sacrificeHow physical-world boundary issues often mirror energetic onesWorking with Archangel Michael, Elen of the Ways, Hecate, Persephone, Azrael, and other liminal guardianssample of Samael's guidance provided in this episode:“There must be someone at the center of the traveling to decide yes and no. Otherwise, you will become a victim.”Jenn and Tava discuss how spiritual abilities can sometimes become intertwined with identity, trauma, chaos, or self-worth — and why true sovereignty requires remembering that who you are is far greater than the gifts you possess.⚠️ Please Note:This episode contains another deep energetic sound transmission with periods of silence during active energetic work. Jennifer strongly advises listeners not to listen while driving or operating machinery.The episode closes with “Peace and Release” to help listeners clear lingering energetic residue and return gently and fully to the present moment.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

After several weeks away, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird return for Season 4 of Mystical Musings — and immediately find themselves plunged into one of the most expansive and mind-bending conversations they’ve ever had on the podcast.What begins as a simple opening song quickly transforms into a powerful energetic transmission, complete with an unexpected period of silence that Jennifer describes as “more of a session than a song.” From there, Samael launches into an intense exploration of time slips, liminal travel, multidimensional movement, and the energetic consequences of moving between realms too quickly.Together, Jenn and Tava unpack:The difference between past-life memories and observing events while out of bodyWhy some people may feel deeply connected to major historical eventsThe concept of “chaos angel energy”Energetic hitchhikers and “coattail travelers”How trauma and embodiment affect multidimensional perceptionThe importance of grounding and energetic processingMetatron’s Cube, gates, pathways, and traveling consciousnessWhy Samael says “It is not a film. There are actual conscious energies there.”The hidden dangers of identifying too strongly with who we think we once wereWhy “Hope is the strongest magic”Michael and Metatron’s connection to limitless possibilityThis episode also explores the idea that the stories we tell- about ourselves, and about history — shape reality far more deeply than we realize.⚠️ Please Note:The opening sound transmission in this episode became unexpectedly deep and immersive. Jennifer strongly advises listeners not to listen while driving or operating machinery. There is also an extended period of silence during the transmission in which energetic work is still occurring.Next week, the conversation continues as Samael offers practical guidance for those who experience uncontrolled “traveling,” time slips, or liminal movement — and how to navigate those experiences safely while remaining grounded and embodied.Featuring music from Jennifer Taylor’s Lilith album, including:“Consecration of an Altar to Hope”  own the track on Bandcamp:https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/consecration-of-an-altar-to-hope-2Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Part 2 – Breaks As Signs of EvolutionIn this profound continuation of last week’s conversation, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird dive deeper into the nature of edge states, oscillation, gates, sacred geometry, incarnation, and the spiritual significance of “falling.” Through channeled discussion, personal experiences, and energetic exploration, the episode unfolds into a fascinating examination of how consciousness moves between states — and how transformation often begins in the breaking apart of old structures.In This EpisodeThe evolution of “edge states” and the idea that the edge itself becomes its own realmForward rotation vs. backward rotation in energetic movementThe concept of “unbending” and reconnecting with past incarnational wisdomAmnivara as an energetic temple and ongoing soul work across lifetimesLeaving energetic “breadcrumbs” for future incarnationsSacred geometry, Metatron’s Cube, and multidimensional perspectivesGates, portals, and thresholds between realitiesArchangel Michael’s “gateway” vision and the mechanics of spiritual passageFalling backward as trust, surrender, and connection to ancestral or soul memory“Falling is grace” — the collapse of structure as evolutionThe role of stillness within motion and illusion within healingWhy wherever you are on your path is exactly where you are meant to beDive Deeper: consider researching "Camera Obscura" and the "Trotting Horse Lantern"  to better understand Samael's guidance.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this exciting kick off of Season 4 hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird dive deep into the understandings of 'edge states' and the evolution of our soul.  It begins with a brief discussion of Samael and Archangel Michael's "spirit crowd control plan" for how they will balance the needs of the spirits with those of the embodied participants in the upcoming Power of Story event held in a mausoleum.  Interestingly enough, the answer for this conundrum comes back around at the end - weaving its wisdom into how we might manage various aspects of ourselves that seem incongruous.  Many revelations are made -including Samael's sharing of a second level teaching in Lilithian philosophy.  A frequent occurrence in Jenn's energetic healing sessions (which Samael calls "incarnations") is explained in more detail by Samael, shedding light onto how one might reframe difficult life events in a way that fosters greater wholeness.    Season 4 starts off with a bang! You won't want to miss it.   Resources:Refuge in the Storm - channeled song at the end of the podcast - an energetic transmission of divine support through a collaboration between the Spirits of Place, Archangel Michael and Samael.  Downloadable through the link below:https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/refuge-in-the-stormPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this exciting second part of our conversation from last week, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird share the full experience of Jenn's first visit to the historic and quite haunted, Blue Ball Inn.  Not your typical paranormal investigation style podcast - this discussion  reveals  Tava's deeper understandings of, and ongoing relationships with, the resident ghosts; demonstrates acts of service and support of the spirits' personal spiritual work, and provides insights into the reason why some spirits may choose to remain on the earth plane rather than crossing over from Samael's perspective. From crackling walls, moving dolls and ghost preachers this episode has it all! While the experiences are sensational, the lessons learned and insights gained speak deeply to the effects of carrying around shame and self deprecating patterns, and how they can continue into the afterlife.   Jenn and Tava's experiences with the disembodied residents are equally surprising, enlightening and entertaining.  Aside from pure fun and interest,  there are lots of little gems of information and inspiration including ways of maintaining your sovereignty in highly energetic spaces; care and feeding of the disembodied, ways of offering compassion to both yourself and those on the other side, and more.  This is sure to be a favorite episode!00:00 Part Two Setup04:34 Arriving at the Inn04:58 Foyer Energy Shift07:58 Introductions and Boundaries09:49 Spirits on Best Behavior10:44 Upstairs Threat Map12:32 Meeting McMillan Doll14:51 House Comes Alive18:37 Gate Room Wings Out23:09 Dolls Chatter and Knocking25:12 Pastor Michael Backstory26:32 Pastor Spirit Profile28:07 Jen Offers a Hymn30:51 Old Rugged Cross Glitch33:25 Shame Spiral Explained37:22 Walking to the Gate41:04 Deal to Return Singing43:08 Up to the Attic Kids45:36 Teaching Songs to Spirits47:58 Pied Piper Exit50:07 Closing Thanks and Song53:58 Sovereignty SendoffWant to visit, volunteer, join the archeology teams or support the restoration and preservation of the Blue Ball Inn discussed in this episode?  Find out more about the Blue Ball Inn, Brucetown, VA:https://bbi1747.com/Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this week's episode (a part 1 of 2), Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird take a Mystical Musings Field Trip for Jenn's birthday to explore spirit communication dolls and Jenn's long-awaited introduction to the residents at the haunted Blue Ball Inn 1747. Tava explains her process of welcoming spirits, using music to feed visiting souls, and the physical and energetic restoration of dolls. Channeled song from Michael and a message from Samael introduce redefining holiness as active protection, unity, and raising one’s voice. The team discuss reframing helplessness by asking “What do I have?” and tell an archaeology story about being “six inches away” from a key discovery to encourage persistence. Come explore the world of the Unseen with us as we reach out to those on the other side!Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this powerful continuation, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird welcome back poet and death worker Jennifer Jurlando for a conversation weaving grief, embodiment, and the sacred act of becoming. The episode opens in sacred space with an intuitive song transmission inspired by becoming—not as a moment, but as a process shaped by loss, transformation, and lived experience.Through Samael’s channeled perspective, listeners are offered a profound reframe of death—not as an ending, but as a passage worthy of celebration, music, and remembrance. The conversation gently explores the coexistence of sorrow and joy, and the permission to hold both.Jennifer Jurlando shares stunning original poetry, including “Dear Champion” and “Wild,” each illuminating the raw, hard-won nature of becoming. In “Embodied,” she offers a sweeping reflection on incarnation itself, featuring divine voices such as Samael, Michael and Azrael, and revealing the miracle of being alive in a human body.Moving seamlessly between depth and laughter, the episode touches on grief,  storytelling, the beauty of shared memory, and the unexpected sacredness woven into everyday life.This is a reminder that we are not here to transcend the human experience—but to fully inhabit it.Resources:Patreon Link- https://www.patreon.com/c/jenniferjurlandoThistle Community Death Care: http://www.thistlecommunitydeathcare.com/Chesterfield Poetry Collective - www.chesterfieldpoetry.com Full Circle Grief Center  www.fullcirclegc.org Events-  Wilder Grove Workshop, April 4- https://www.wildergrove.com/event-details/reclaiming-death-rites-end-of-life-ritual-planningFertile Ground - Ritual in Effigy: Mortality and Transformation, April 30-May 3 https://www.fertilegroundgathering.com/workshopsChesterfield Library Events - May 14, Death Doula PanelJune 28 Mock Funeral at the Blue Ball Inn https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/the-darkflower-collective-mock-pagan-funeralPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Azrael and the Poet: Jennifer Jurlando on Grief, Death Care, and Being AliveIn this deeply moving first half of a two-part conversation, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird welcome their dear friend Mystical Musing fan, Jennifer Jurlando. Jurlando is a poet, grief support facilitator, death doula, bonecaster and founder of Thistle Community Death Care. In this rich and tender episode, the conversation explores grief, mortality, ritual, embodiment, and the profound ways that contemplating death can deepen one’s experience of being alive. Azrael — the angel of death, transition, and transformation — and Jurlando’s long relationship with this presence, both personally and through her work with the dying and the bereaved are discussed. Samael shares his unique perspective on Azrael, offering a rare and compelling reflection that many longtime followers of the podcast will not want to miss.  Throughout the episode, Jurlando shares several of her own poems, bringing language and tenderness to places that often feel beyond words. Her reflections on loss, the body, grief, ritual, and the sacredness of end-of-life care offer both depth and beauty, while also illuminating the heart behind her work.  This conversation includes discussion of stillbirth, grief, death, and end-of-life planning, but it is also filled with warmth, humor, reverence, and a powerful appreciation for life itself.Content note: This episode includes discussion of grief, stillbirth, death, and end-of-life care.Resources:Patreon Link- https://www.patreon.com/c/jenniferjurlandoThistle Community Death Care: http://www.thistlecommunitydeathcare.com/Chesterfield Poetry Collective - www.chesterfieldpoetry.com Full Circle Grief Center  www.fullcirclegc.org Events-  Wilder Grove Workshop, April 4- https://www.wildergrove.com/event-details/reclaiming-death-rites-end-of-life-ritual-planningFertile Ground - Ritual in Effigy: Mortality and Transformation, April 30-May 3 https://www.fertilegroundgathering.com/workshopsChesterfield Library Events - May 14, Death Doula PanelJune 28 Mock Funeral at the Blue Ball Inn https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/the-darkflower-collective-mock-pagan-funeralPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss recent weekends spent receiving guidance: Tava attended the Sacred Space/Between the Worlds Pagan conference in Maryland, praising its advanced classes, rituals, vendors, and community, while Jennifer used a hotel retreat to clarify how Amnivara will be offered. They explore the theme of “falling” as choosing to let responsibilities drop, accept help, and allow others to find their wings, contrasting this with misreading urgency and over-functioning as caretaker. Tava shares the growth of Samael and Lilith's work,  and balancing authenticity with scale. Jennifer's channeled music and Samuel’s messages emphasize worthiness of rest, choosing retreat as reorganizing energy, and pilgrimage to one’s inner holy place. They plan personal retreats and invite listeners to do the same.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this final part of a three-part Mystical Musings Podcast conversation on spirit attachments, the hosts discuss common everyday attachments and energetic “baggage,” how repeated spirit-release clearing helped sharpen discernment, and symptoms such as intrusive judgmental thoughts, resistance to healthy practices, and addiction-related voices. They contrast unconscious energies (residual stories, trauma patterns, and internalized beliefs like purity/perfection) with conscious spirit attachments that may seek attention, company, or energy, emphasizing sovereignty, boundary-setting, and compassionate release rather than fear. They explore thought forms and collective energies that can coalesce from repeated emotions, including examples like fear around a bridge and widespread COVID-era fear. Practical approaches include playing music, smoke cleansing, water immersion, calling in divine help (notably Archangel Michael), and treating spirits ethically while insisting harmful energies move on. The episode closes with a blessing attributed to Samael affirming personal worth and choice.00:00 Welcome And Clearing Song04:39 Everyday Attachments Signs05:34 Reiki Spirit Release Routine07:37 Addiction Pattern Entities09:24 Unconscious Energy Stories14:22 Purity Myth And Sin16:42 Conscious Attachments Sovereignty18:54 Boundaries With Spirits23:57 Thought Forms Collective Fear29:18 Residual Energy In Places32:25 Invite Spirits to Move On35:11 Gates Music and Michael36:37 Different Work Same Goal38:05 Love Over Fear Approach40:27 Doll Shelter Stories41:44 Holly and the Skittles Sound44:01 Language and Spirit Types45:31 Delegating to Higher Help48:10 Words Remove Fear50:18 Bells and Final BlessingPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Chaos Angels, Pain Nexus, and Trust: Reiki as Order in a Spiritual StormIn part two of Mystical Musings Podcast, the host continues last week’s story with Tava retelling events from Samael’s perspective and introduces an advanced Lilith-related teaching called “Chaos Angel”. Samael explains how childhood trauma and living in an “edge state” can create a specific type of chaos angel called a “pain nexus,” . The conversation details how Reiki, calling in light as a gate to the divine, and the stabilizing force of Michael’s order can feed and balance these energies so they can regain choice and move on. They emphasize that the key to the healing was trust, which allowed the energy work to enter and prevented the chaos angel from growing into destructive madness that could have overtaken the family. The episode also explores voluntary versus involuntary “mediums of transport,” ethics of spirit release in people versus places like the Blue Ball Inn, and the difference between offering light and forcibly expelling spirits who may be doing their own work. The episode closes by offering the “Peace and Release” spirit release recording, available free on Amnivara.com with a Bandcamp link for higher-quality streaming or download.00:00 Welcome Back: Part 2 Setup + Gong Song to Set the Stage06:00 Introducing the ‘Chaos Angel’ Concept (Advanced Lilith Class)06:38 Why Traumatized Children Are Extra Sensitive: Psychic Openness, Dolls & Spirits09:44 Edge States Explained: Trauma, Dissociation, and Living Outside the Body11:18 Pain Nexus: Like Attracts Like & Entities Drawn to Her Energy12:46 What a Chaos Angel Sounds Like: Malfunctioning Gates, Overlapping Realities15:52 Types of Entities in the Nexus: Locked Ghosts vs. Hungry, Talking Spirits18:13 Calling in Order: Why Michael’s Energy Stabilizes the Chaos20:51 Reiki + Light as a Gate: Feeding Fragments and Opening Portals Safely23:02 Long-Term Balance Plan: Physical + Metaphysical Practices to Prevent Return24:58 You Tamed a Chaos Angel: Why Empowering Her with Recordings Worked30:45 When It Turns Dangerous: Escalation, Residential Treatment, and Family Recovery33:45 Trust as the Real Key to Spirit Relief (and Why It Worked)36:41 Mediums of Transport: Voluntary vs. Involuntary & a Dream of Souls in Transition39:59 Chaos Angels, Shifting Realities, and When to Call the Heavy Hitters43:28 Spirit House Lessons: Identifying Energies & the ‘Snickers’ Approach to Hungry Spirits49:22 Ethics of Spirit Release: Offering Light Without Forcing Anyone Out55:09 Blue Ball Inn Case Study: Why ‘Clearing the House’ Backfired & How Balance Was Restored58:35 What a Chaos Angel Really Is: Putting the Brakes on the Storm So Spirits Can Choose01:01:40 Closing: Peace & Release Recording + Final BlessingResources:Learn to do Holy Fire Reiki Spirit Releases yourself:Taught in both Holy Fire Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master Classes!  Jenn's Holy Fire Reiki Master Classeshttps://www.willowridgereiki.com/usui-holy-fire-reiki-masterJenn's Holy Fire Karuna Reiki Master Classes If you already have your Reiki Master Certification, in any Usui lineage, you may take Karuna Reiki Master and get 9 more powerful symbols, learn the Spirit Release technique and other advanced practiced - plus be able to teach all levels of Holy Fire Reiki classes with this one certification. https://www.willowridgereiki.com/holy-fire-karuna-reiki-masterPeace and Release - track free streaming :  https://www.willowridgereiki.com/recordingsfor download : Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode of the Mystical Musings podcast, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor delve into a variety of mystical topics, from witnessing transformation to profound personal experiences with the Holy Fire Spirit Release process. They share the common honor of helping others awaken to their divinity -Tava, though her Lilithian path classes and Jennifer, through Holy Fire Reiki Master classes, which focuses on healing and rediscovering the authentic self. The conversation shifts to energy work, including the fascinating realm of spirit attachments and their release. Jennifer shares personal stories about her daughter's experiences with spirit attachments and how the Holy Fire Reiki Healing Spirit Attachments technique led to life changing healing. Near the end, listeners discover that as Jenn was sharing her perspective of her daughter's journey, Samael was sharing the story from his perspective with Tava.  The conversation continues next week where you will get to hear Samael explain what was happening each step of the way - from his unique vantage point.  This is an episode not to be missed! Tune in next week for an enlightening discussion.  00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:15 Winter Woes and Frozen Adventures02:20 Upcoming Events and Classes03:12 Reiki Classes and Spiritual Healing06:14 The Four Mirrors Ritual08:54 Announcing a NEW Power of Story Event13:33 Channeling and ClarityUnexpected Experiences17:58 Channeled Song to Prepare Space - includes gong23:01 The Gong's Vibrational Impact28:27 Gongs Open Portals 31:26 Finding a Common Language to discuss Spirits 37:34 Introduction to Spirit Attachments40:25 Personal Experiences with Spirit Attachments43:14 Understanding Spirit Release Process50:50 Different Types of Spirit Attachments58:27 Healing and Clearing Techniques01:06 Second Stage of Spirit Release - healing and sealing01:08 To Be Continued - and glimpse into next week01:10:11 Peace and Release - Spirit Release for all listening Resources:Jenn's Article Published in Reiki News Magazine about Healing Spirit Attachments and her Daughter  https://www.willowridgereiki.com/articlesJenn's Interview on Reiki From The Farm Podcast about Healing Spirit Attachmentshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reiki-from-the-farm/id1532837662?i=1000563169901Peace and Release - track free streaming :  https://www.willowridgereiki.com/recordingsfor download : https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/peace-and-releasePlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode of Mystical Musings Podcast, hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor continue their profound conversation with Liz Jacobs. The discussion deepens as Jennifer shares her discovery of an unexpected type of beings, soul parts working in spiritual synergy and her cautious exploration.  Samael shares his perspective as well, and Liz and Tava share their wisdom around the ethical considerations of creating spiritual beings, and the role of nature in connecting to the divine. Liz shares transformative personal stories, including the creation of her first nature spirit and the impact of her shamanic training. The episode emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and ethical practice in spiritual work, while providing practical guidance for those interested in deepening their spiritual connections. 00:00 Introduction and Song Prelude00:40 Powerful Holy Fire Reiki Master Techniques 02:10 Exploring Spirit Attachments03:26 Intro Clearing Song to Release Attachments09:30 Understanding Crone and Collective Souls19:36 The Concept of Kymera30:46 Ethics in Magical Practices42:00 The Importance of Gut Instincts44:15 Connecting with Nature Spirits45:02 Exploring the Wilder Grove Shop46:00 Upcoming Events and Gatherings46:36 Liz's Journey and Inspirations47:41 The Origin Story of Fairy Houses52:21 A Transformative Shamanic Experience58:51 Creating and Sharing Nature Spirits01:02:24 Final Reflections and GratitudeResources mentioned in orderPeace and Release: free streaming : https://www.amnivara.com/recordingsBook Recommended by Liz: The Calling by Rasha https://a.co/d/05VNRTmcSee Liz's Nature Beings and shop: https://www.wildergrove.com/shopPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

This episode is a celebration of the wild, the mystical and the art of deep listening and communion with nature. In this interesting and engaging episode, Liz Jacobs joins host Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird for a conversation inspired by her work with nature spirits.  As references in previous episodes, Liz is the creator of very special figures assembled from nature that have been experienced to host very special nature beings.  Join them as they explore her process more deeply,  including personal experiences with these beings, cautionary tales and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage00:38 Musical Invocation and Spiritual Guests09:29 Messages from Samael11:09 Embracing the Wild Self14:41 The Power of Liz's Work19:40 The Story of Crone and Solstice28:46 The Creative Influence of Solstice29:10 Restoring Vintage Porcelain Dolls31:08 The Role of Crone and Shaman34:00 Creating Nature Beings36:20 Liz Shares Her Process of Crafting Spirit Beings43:58 Lessons from Nature and Spiritual Practices45:18 An Effigy for the Spirit of  Mountain Lake46:45A Cautionary Tale - Lesson of Pele48:51 Discernment, Obstacles and Making Amends53:59 Concluding Thoughts and Next Episode Preview55:49 - Blessing of Place - healing song from Jenn's Amnivara BandcampResources:Liz's work displayed and available for purchase through:https://www.wildergrove.com/shopJenn's Amnivara Bandcamp to purchase Blessings of Place https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/blessings-of-placePlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird discuss their winter projects and plans. They delve into the spiritual significance of winter, the importance of balance involving the head, heart, and belly, and insights into channeling energy for personal growth. The conversation also highlights Samael's wisdom on transformation via the belly, the practice of patience, and the power of revisiting one's past to understand current challenges. The podcast concludes with reflections on the importance of being fully incarnated and a final song inspired by their discussions.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this spiritually enriching episode, we dive deeper into the themes of balance, change, and resilience introduced last week. Archangel Michael offers guidance on tuning into deeper truths and maintaining stability amid societal shifts. Samael joins the conversation, emphasizing the importance of adapting and letting go of unhelpful attachments to flow with life's changes. Listeners are encouraged to set their physical and emotional spaces in order as a foundation for personal and communal growth. Through poignant messages, visualization techniques, and a powerful singing transmission, this episode aims to inspire resilience, trust, and the courage to dance on the edge of change.00:00 Introduction and Recap03:50 Messages from Archangel Michael05:27 Understanding Balance and Stability08:30 Personal Reflections and Insights12:40 The Concept of Worth and Shame27:53 Meeting People and Building Connections45:37 The Sacredness of Hands and Gestures47:00 Preparedness for the Coming Year47:51 Understanding Darkness and Light49:03 Diving Beneath the Waves52:16 Relational Jujitsu54:46 The Deeper Truth01:01:25 The Four Mirrors Ritual01:06:43 Setting Things in Order01:24:29 Transmission from Archangel Michael01:33:56 Concluding Thoughts and ReflectionsPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Join Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird, as they take another look at Samael's words regarding 2026 and how best to meet it.  Accompany your hosts as they delve into the transformative power of Lilithian Magic and Philosophy. Explore how facing the edge states and shifting perspectives can lead to growth, self-discovery, and new opportunities. Learn about upcoming classes on Lilith and the Lost City, and events such as the Imbolc Full Moon Circle. Discover the concept of the 'black mirror' as described by Tava’s guide, Samael, and how it reflects an opportunity for an energetic shift. Jennifer shares her experiences with 'the edge' and insights on how to regain balance when confronted with conflicting perspectives and new insights that challenge us to expand beyond our comfort zone. This episode concludes with the soothing 'Sacred Waters, Singing Stones' track, offering listeners a moment of deep healing and reflection. The conversation continues next week as Jennifer shares Archangel Michael's perspectives, advice and even an energetic transmission from him. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:27 Upcoming Classes and Events02:24 Imbolc Traditions and Celebrations03:30 Feedback and Personal Stories06:58 Clarifying Samael's Message14:13 Jenn's song from Archangel Michael to set the energetic container 17:58 TSAAH an energetic cleansing sound/technique22:36 Tava's experience of Samael in personal vs professional settings25:26 Samael's message on 2026 as a black mirror31:20 Impact of COVID on Social Behavior32:39 Nostalgia and Perception of the World33:08 Isolation and Echo Chambers36:14 Exploring the Concept of Black Mirrors37:27 Embracing Energetic Shifts47:53 Walking the Edge: Lilithian Magic53:39 Balancing Fear and Excitement59:12 Michael's Guidance and Final Thoughts01:00:38 Closing and Sacred Waters Singing StonesResources:Sacred Waters, Singing Stoneshttps://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/sacred-waters-singing-stonesPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In the second part of 'All That Glitters: Choices, Obsession, and Balance,' the hosts continue their discussion about staying grounded and balanced amidst the allure of new opportunities and the chaos of uncertainty. The episode begins with a reflection on the previous week's discussion, emphasizing the importance of discerning what opportunities truly serve one's purpose. They explore the nature of obsession, imposter syndrome, and the pursuit of personal growth. The hosts also delve into the idea of self-validation, suggesting creating personal certificates to acknowledge achievements. The session features a message from Samael regarding the inevitabilities and uncertainties of 2026, stressing the need for community and groundedness. The episode concludes with practical advice on gathering resources that bring balance and joy, and a grounding song is provided to help listeners realign before re-entering their daily lives.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird dive into the new year with a discussion on the nature of obsession and balance.  New sounds herald new offerings from potential guides, and the dilemma of with whom to engage in furthering their soul's work. Samael encourages Jennifer to sing again and turn to face these new beings.  Jennifer agrees to explore live on the podcast and shares a mystical experience involving a Galactic Council and energies connected to Atlantis.  Discussions continue as they unpack the new information and guidance from Samael.  Many questions are raised that will be further answered in next week's continuation.  The episode culminates in a powerful song featuring crystal and Himalayan bowls to start the listeners' new year in a balanced and spiritual place.00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings00:41 NEED PANTS01:16 Mysterious Sounds and Music06:50 Message from Samael: Obsession08:58 Additional definitions for "Obsession"14:29 Personal Reflections and Energetic Experiences19:09 Metaphysical Experiment32:48 Galactic Council and Atlantis37:04 Integrating Knowledge and Energies59:27 Concluding Thoughts and SongPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode of the Mystical Musings Podcast, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird continue their discussion from the previous week, focusing on insights from Samael and the spiritual presence of Mary Magdalene. The episode delves into the theme of reclaiming one's power when dealing with sullied reputations, using examples from modern culture and personal stories of encountering negativity. They discuss strategies for maintaining personal truth amidst conflicting stories, the power of words in shaping realities, and the importance of healthy boundaries and reclamation of one's hopes and dreams. Samuel, a spiritual guide, offers advice on handling difficult relationships, protecting personal energy, and the significance of mourning and closure. The episode ends with a Peace and Release song from Jennifer to help listeners navigate difficult relationships.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In Part 1 of this podcast episode, hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss various topics, including reflections on Jennifer's solo episode and upcoming events like Reiki classes, magical gatherings, and bone casting workshops. The main discussions focus on Tava's encounter with sacred texts at a thrift store, leading to thoughts on reclaiming, transforming, and honoring old energies. Tava shares her experiences with finding and repurposing porcelain dolls, integrating them into her spiritual practice. They explore themes of reclamation and transformation in both tangible objects and personal stories, inspired by messages from Tava’s spiritual guide, Samuel, and Jennifer's invocation of Mary Magdalene. The episode concludes with a reflection on the redemptive process and a beautiful, heartfelt song.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING - DEEP PEACE AND STILLNESS INCOMING!- no seriously, this goes deep in the first song and stays there - save this for a time when you can be lying down or seated with your eyes closed, to fully experience the transformative power of the guided session.In this unexpected solo episode of the Mystical Musings Podcast, Jennifer Taylor hands over the reins to Archangel Michael who guides listeners through a deep, healing journey. The episode dives into an engaging meditation aimed at embodying stillness, not as an absence of activity but as a healing presence in itself.  Listeners get to experience the presence of Archangels Michael and Gabriel as they hold and nurture them in Stillness.  This episode culminates in embodying the stillness and allowing it to reside within and radiate through us. Perfect for those seeking inner peace and spiritual connection this holiday season.00:00 Introduction and Setup02:31 Guided Healing Session Introduction10:13 Archangel Michael's Message on Stillness26:40 Guided Meditation and Visualization40:20 Returning to Waking State43:57 Conclusion and BlessingsPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

We are deeply grateful to Ashley, one of our devoted listeners, who let us know we'd goofed in editing the interview and clipped out the first song - and shortened the ending song.  While the episode has been corrected some of you may  still have the old version.  Here is the first song, immediately followed by the full last song so you don't have to go back and find it. Thank you all for your patience and understanding! Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird reconnect in this heartfelt podcast episode, sharing personal experiences from recent weeks. The conversation transitions to Jennifer's work on 'Soul Songs' and a transformative invocation, emphasizing the importance of owning one's divinity and blessing oneself. They discuss the challenges of balancing self-care with religious and community obligations. Tava shares a powerful message from Samael on allowing self-worth and balance. They talk about the significance of Samael's hand gestures and their meanings, and their upcoming projects and events. The session ends with Jennifer's request and delivery of a self-forgiveness song, embodying the theme of accepting and embracing one's divine power.Amnivara : Jenn's Music on Bandcamp Tava's Website for eventsThe Deck of Rebellion: Oracle of The DaePlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this seasonal episode, Jennifer Taylor, Tava Baird, and Jason Mankey discuss various traditions and celebrations surrounding the Yule season. They explore magickal traditions in their discussion such as Krampus, Yule cats, the Welsh Mari Lwyd, and the "pooping log", the Catalan Tió de Nadal. Jason shares insights from his book, 'Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule,' which covers a wide range of Christmas-related customs spanning the time from American Thanksgiving to the first week of January. The conversation touches on the historical context of these traditions, their meanings, and their connections to Pagan and Christian practices. The episode concludes with a reflective song and a message from Samael, emphasizing the joy and spiritual significance of the holiday seasonThank you so much for listening!Link to Jason's Little Book of YuleLink to more books by Jason MankeyFor more of Jenn's music, visit https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/For Pagan events with Tava, visit https://www.tavabaird.com/calendarFor Witchy holiday shopping, check out https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.comPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode of Mystical Musings Podcast, the hosts conclude a three-part discussion by recalling the song that initiated their extensive conversation. They delve into a profound experience involving visions of five rings of light and an unexplained spiritual phenomenon. The hosts recount an enlightening dialogue with Samael about a mysterious desert meeting between Jesus and Samael, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting Mary Magdalene's spiritual significance. They explore the interconnectedness of divine energies and conclude with an impactful song, 'Peace and Release', to help listeners shed energies that no longer serve them.00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage00:49 The First Song and Initial Discussion05:12 Weird Experiences and Visions06:05 The Five Rings Vision07:46 Energetic Reactions and Singing11:28 The Painting and Energetic Imprints13:38 Channeling and Desert Symbolism33:30 Mary Magdalene and Historical Context43:47 Conclusion and Final SongResources mentioned:www.Amnivara.com  - click Healing Sound Tab and scroll down for Peace and Releasehttps://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/peace-and-release - to downloadPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In the continuation of last week's discussion - this episode delves into the profound nature of vibrational energies and divine entities. The hosts discuss the dynamic aspects of the Morrigan, emphasizing the importance of balancing high-vibration entities with grounding forces, such as Elen of the Ways. They explore how integrating a variety of energies can reveal new facets of well-known deities and deepen spiritual practices. Additionally, the value of grounding techniques, such as grounding mats and the presence of nature spirits in one's environment, are highlighted. Reflecting on the interplay of their own guiding entities, the hosts uncover insights into how varied energies shape their own personal and collective experiences. This episode encourages listeners to embrace the fluidity and interconnectedness of spiritual energies in their lives.00:00 Welcome and Opening Song03:20 Exploring the Morrigan's Energy06:09 Balancing Energies with Elen of the Ways09:40 Grounding Techniques and Tools21:01 The Power of Story and Energetic Balance23:24 The Role of Grounding in Spiritual Practices24:27 Samael's Insights on Energetic Vibrations28:11 The Importance of Balance in Channeling33:13 Solstice and the Balance of Energies35:48 Understanding Vibrational Alignment36:40 Energetic Burnishing38:47 Puzzle Master - in the energetic and physical worlds40:21 Spirits of Place and Nature Beings45:10 Divine Alchemy and Mixing Energies49:08 Exploring Multiple Aspects of Entities59:53 The Fluidity of Divine Identity01:06:13 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections1:07 - closing songPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this captivating episode, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor unpack Samael's messages describing humans as walking around in a sea of energies and entities.  The discussion covers who and what is around us all of the time, as well as how to best filter these energies, as opposed to blocking them.  Hosts also dive into the ways in which these energies and entities can affect electronics and the home environment, and possible methods of mitigating the effects of their spontaneous manifestation.  An important realization is shared, around the ways in which energy workers, pagans and others may be inadvertently blocking the very beings what would support and ground their energies and work. Intermingled with personal stories and experiences, this episode will be sure to capture your interests as well as adjust your perspectives on the world around you.Sacred Waters, Singing Stones track on bandcamp https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/sacred-waters-singing-stonesPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Join us for a special episode of Mystical Musings - this is the conversation that followed last week's episode.  Jenn and Tava were so deeply in the energy that more insights began flooding in and they just had to share! Beginning with a song from Samael and Archangel Michael,  the discussion winds through Michael and his sword to a deeper understanding of Samael as The Word.  Diving into ancient texts they bring new interpretations of biblical concepts, including The Word, and the origins of the words "daemon" and "demon."  Concepts from Sin-Eaters to Azzazle to Forbidden knowledge are explored and the hosts leave with a new and deeper understanding of it all.  Stay tuned until the end for a soul-soothing musical track aimed at balancing your energy after this enlightening discourse.00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Setup00:43 Channeling Samael and Michael for the Opening Song05:39 Grounding Energy and Angelic Influences07:49 Symbolism and Spiritual Connections11:38 Biblical References and Interpretations15:42 The Role of Samael and Misconceptions30:38 Sin Eaters and Spiritual Burdens36:10 The Weight of Blame and Sin Eaters36:58 Exploring the Dimensions of Samael38:05 The Watchers and Their Forbidden Knowledge42:18 Azzazle and the Origins of Metalworking44:39 The Duality of Healing and Sin45:35 Metatron and the Evolution of Angels54:34 The Demonization of Ancient Entities59:31 The Power of Names and Language01:05:46 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans01:08:46 A Soul Soothing Song Resources mentioned:Soul Soothing Track:https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/soul-soothingTava's Lilith Deck - referenced in podcast:https://www.tavabaird.com/product-page/the-deck-of-rebellion-lilithian-cartomancy-deck-and-signed-bookPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In the second part of their conversation from last week, Jenn and Tava share a powerful poem, 'WILD' by Jennifer Jurlando, that speaks to the wildness and resilience within us - including the need to integrate both our pain and our joy. The hosts discuss a woman's brave journey of normalizing the post-mastectomy body and how we can use our pain and traumas as fuel for change, emphasizing the importance of integration over just moving on.  Things lighten up as listeners learn of Jenn's new spirit teacher in the form of a small nature spirit figurine with a big energy!  The discussion includes the very interesting way she came to be with Jenn, and her influence in her life since. This mighty nature spirit lends her voice and grounding energies to the closing song.00:00 Introduction and Musical Prelude05:09 Poetry Reading: 'WILD' by Jennifer Jurlando08:45 Empowerment and Body Positivity11:44 Personal Stories of Healing and Connection15:29 Mystical Musings and Spiritual Integration24:09 The Power of Sacred Objects31:20 A Wave of Energy32:23 Meeting the Teacher32:54 The Creation Process34:27 Crone's Presence34:41 Power of Story35:02 Crone's Commanding Energy37:38 Singing with Crone47:24 Inversion and Birth50:55 Channeling Wisdom52:48 Concluding ThoughtsResources Mentioned:Poem by Jennifer Jurlando - Wildhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/141765898?utm_campaign=postshare_creatorIntro Song - Reset and Reconnectwww.Amnivara.com/recordings (scroll down to find it free streaming)Facebook Post of woman after double MastectomyNature Spirit Figures:https://www.wildergrove.com/product-page/nature-spiritsCustom Nature Spirits :https://www.wildergrove.com/product-page/custom-nature-spiritsPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Join Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird as they delve into conversations about the significance of darkness, healing, and integration. They discuss the misconception of darkness, the process of true healing, and the concept and fallacies of erasure. Sharing personal anecdotes and wisdom from spiritual guides, they explore how embracing darkness can lead to profound growth. As they explore the themes of healing and integration, they offer insights and stories that resonate deeply. The episode concludes with a transformative spirit release song, 'Peace and Release,' aimed at clearing negative energies and fostering renewal.00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap00:52 Unplanned Conversations and Spiritual Guidance01:41 Messages from Samuel: Embracing the Darkness12:10 Intermittent Fasting and Personal Experiences20:38 The Concept of Darkness in Society28:25 Integration and Healing32:33 Embracing Imperfection and Healing33:07 A Poetic Reflection on Recovery34:46 The Myth of Closure36:31 The Angel of Erasure vs. Integration39:04 The Concept of Sovereignty and Healing46:59 Grace and Transformation in Spirit Release54:07 Practical Applications and Personal Stories57:20 Concluding Thoughts and ResourcesResources mentioned:www.michaellylewriter.com - The Myth of Closure poemPeace and Release - spirit release track: free streaming: www.amnivara,com/recordingsfor purchase/download:  https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/peace-and-releaseHoly Fire Reiki Master class with Jenn:Jan 2026 - https://www.willowridgereiki.com/usui-holy-fire-reiki-master10 Steps to Sovereignty episode: Season 2 Ep 33https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380665/episodes/17614527-10-steps-to-sovereignty-by-samael-and-lilith-reclaim-your-spaces-and-your-spiritPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

This episode of Mystical Musings features a conversation about the upcoming Hallowed Homecoming Pagan retreat near Triangle, Virginia, featuring two of its staff members, Rayne and Frank. They discuss the event’s history, format, and unique features, including workshops, rituals, and the inclusive, community-focused environment. The retreat, held in Prince William Forest Park, offers multiple types of accommodations, caters to various dietary needs, and encourages a full weekend experience from Thursday to Sunday. The theme for this year's retreat is 'Embracing the Darkness,' with a focus on deepening participants' relationships with autumn energies and the spirit of Samhain. Notable aspects of the event include diverse workshops, heartfelt rituals, and a compassionate, welcoming atmosphere. The discussion also touches on the offering of day passes, the importance of community involvement, and the devoted work of the kitchen witches. The video ends with an inviting message encouraging viewers to join the retreat and experience its unique blend of spiritual connection and community bonding.Hallowed Homecoming Registration: https://hallowedhomecoming.com/2025-embracing-the-darkness/Prince William Forest Park: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htmPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode, we continue last week's conversation about recognizing our own divinity and how it empowers us to see the divine in others. Samael's teachings emphasize the importance of acknowledging our inner divine to foster love and unity in a world rife with division. Jen and Tava share personal stories of overcoming perfectionism and embracing their unique paths through music and art. They discuss the concept of creating tools and spaces for spiritual growth, regardless of imperfections, and propose ways listeners can share their own imperfect creations in a supportive community. The episode culminates with a touching invocation and a call to action: to be the change we wish to see in the world by fully embracing and expressing our imperfect, divine selves.00:00 Introduction and Recap07:10 Recognizing Our Own Divinity09:11 Building Bridges to Divinity10:03 Amplifying Love in a Divided World14:16 Finding Purpose and Taking Action16:16 Creating and Sharing Healing Music20:08 Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Imperfection36:35 Embrace Imperfection: Just Start37:14 A Personal Story of Imperfect Creation38:23 The Power of Raw, Unedited Music41:48 Sharing Imperfect Creations45:51 Creating a Safe Space for Sharing49:06 Reclaiming Demonized Terms01:00:04 Final Thoughts and Upcoming EventsThe Four Mirrors Ritual with Lilith - music :https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/the-four-mirrorslink to the Spiral Pathways Community Discord Server:https://discord.com/channels/1411917056676204638/1414458692463493180Once there, on the left, there is a section called "Mystical Musings Pod: Lilith Rising". Under it are six subsections where you can post...imperfect artwork, quotes about imperfection, etc.Lilith and the Lost City and other Tava Classes https://www.tavabaird.com/classesPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Join Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor in an illuminating conversation as they explore profound revelations about the Temple of Song, an ethereal space built through Jennifer's lifelong singing. Uncovering the wisdom of the seraphim Samael, they delve into the creation and significance of the temple, revealing it to be a powerful energetic place where healing and divine connection flourish. Discover how people can be people, portals and places!  From lucid dreams to ancient angelic languages, this episode is a captivating exploration of spiritual growth, worthiness, and the unseen support that guides us. Don't miss the inspiring journey of rediscovering divine purpose and the comfort it brings.Blessings of Place track:https://amnivara.bandcamp.com/track/blessings-of-place(LOL Yes I have jumped in with both feet and renamed everything Amnivara already :P  )Samael's spelling, (the closest English approximation of Amnivara): Aoemniva-hra00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Day00:23 Samael's Wisdom Donuts and Initial Insights12:05 Jen's Lucid Dreaming Journey14:51 The Revelation of Amnivara16:27 Samael's Confirmation and Ancient Languages22:16 The Temple of Song and Its Significance33:39 Reflecting on Yesterday's Experience34:32 The Temple of Song: A Lifelong Journey36:04 Songs of Fear and Comfort37:05 Building the Temple: Every Song Counts39:09 Connecting to the Temple's Energy40:09 The Power of Story and Energetic Connections44:35 Angelic Guidance and Lifelong Support56:52 Discovering Your Divine Work01:02:13 Concluding Thoughts and a Special SongAdditional Resources Mentioned:The Little Soul and the Sun by Neil Donald Walsh https://www.scribd.com/document/509767356/the-little-soul-and-the-sun(I know nothing about the scribd website but I like that it gives an excerpt from the book to get you started)Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode of Mystical Musings, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss the mystical properties and energies connected to crystal skulls and the Crystal Cave, a continuation from a previous episode titled 'Walking Blind.' The episode dives deep into experiences and profound connections individuals have had with crystal skulls, highlighting their wisdom and consciousness. Jenn shares a personal anecdote about an encounter with a crystal skull via a meditation card that led to vivid mystical experiences involving Egyptian symbols. The hosts also explore the notion that stones and crystals carry the energies of their geographical places of origin and that these energies can amplify spiritual work. Discussion extends to sacred spaces, including the magical properties of caves viewed as portals and amplifiers, and unique experiences in a man-made salt cave that mimics these natural phenomena. The episode emphasizes the significance of creating personal ritual tools and understanding the layered meanings of sacred objects. A singing segment by Jenn aims to ground and bring joy to the discussion, while the concluding thoughts ponder the symbolic caves within oneself and their hidden treasures and darkness. Listeners are invited on a journey of discovery about the interconnectedness of physical objects, sacred spaces, and spiritual energies.Links to information and recordings of the cave organ: listen:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsKUUn29tSsinformation : https://luraycaverns.com/news/the-great-stalacpipe-organ/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjXZzB5bUAoRoslyn Salt Cave in New York: https://roslynsaltcave.com/Astrological Mapping Episode with Helena Woods on Beyond The Reiki Gateway:Season 5 Episode 24, available on many platforms here is the Spotify link:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qeencPsFUckmG59GaCCNK?si=fTj1RFdnR9WGWFSAYoiQgw Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Please note: due to changes in the Mystic Fire program schedule, this episode was re-edited and re-released on 9/15/2025 to reflect those changes and avoid confusion for persons attending the event.In this episode, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird welcome Liz Jacobs and Cael Jacobs from the 'Fertile Ground' episode to talk about their upcoming event, 'Mystic Fire,' happening in late November. The event features four distinctive paths (guided by Liz Jacobs, Cael Jacobs, and Tava Baird) focusing on introspection, personal growth, and spiritual work in a small, intimate retreat setting in Madison, Virginia. The paths offer immersive experiences designed around attendees' individual interests and needs. The team also highlights various upcoming community events and Reiki classes. Additionally, Jenn performs an opening song, setting an inviting and spiritual atmosphere for the conversation. The episode emphasizes the value of Mystic Fire in providing a unique, deeply personalized spiritual experience.MYSTIC FIRE Information and Registration: https://www.wildergrove.com/event-details/mystic-fireWilder Grove: https://www.wildergrove.com/Jenn's Animal Reiki Class in October: https://www.willowridgereiki.com/Tava's Events Page: https://www.tavabaird.com/calendarPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this transformative episode, Samael shares wisdom on a variety of topics, beginning with how to reawaken our senses and find magic in the mundane.  Jennifer Taylor shares an unexpected and intimate experience of walking blind with the angelic guidance of Samael, demonstrating profound power of trusting your guides.  Discover the power of presence, the hidden wisdom of intuitive connections, and the incredible beauty that lies beyond sight or other dominant senses. Tava shares a story illustrating ways we can find the flow in chaotic and otherwise overwhelming situations while also embracing deeper, more meaningful interactions. This episode will inspire you to challenge your assumptions and immerse in life's unfolding mysteries with renewed wonder.Resources and Links:Animal Reiki Certification Class Saturdays in October- registration open see more:               https://www.willowridgereiki.com/icrt-animal-reiki-i-iiHoly Fire Reiki Master Certification - including how to Heal Spirit Attachments - starts Jan 10, registration open - read more:               https://www.willowridgereiki.com/usui-holy-fire-reiki-masterLilith and the Lost City classes with Tava: Blue Ball Inn Oct 12th 1- 4:30pmThe Simple Life - Frederick MD, Nov 16th 12 - 2:30pm buy tickets here: https://www.tavabaird.com/classesPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Re-join your hosts for the exciting conclusion of the conversation which began 2 weeks prior with the discussion of song and words as charms, patterns and vibration.  After a brief reminder of Samael's words from Part 1 Tava and Jenn continue their exploration of song as divine patterns, full of information, healing and remembering. The concept of soul songs and divine blueprints are discussed.  They introduce the 'Temple of Song' as a place for discovering, and expanding one's unique song. The discussion continues with an exploration of harmony and silence and their roles in creating pattern. The episode concludes with an emotional message from Samael to Jenn about singing her own songs as well as being an instrument for others. Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Exploring the Life and Legacy of Raymond Buckland with Jason MankeyIn this episode of Mystical Musings, host Jennifer Taylor and co-host Tava Baird welcome guest Jason Mankey, a prolific author in the world of modern witchcraft. The discussion delves into Jason's latest book 'High Priest,' a biography of the influential figure Raymond Buckland, regarded as the father of American witchcraft. Jason shares his journey in writing the book, his personal experiences with Buckland's work, and how he contributed to the American witchcraft movement. The conversation also touches on Jason's other works, specifically those focusing on the Horned God, and his upcoming projects. The episode wraps up with Jennifer providing channeled song, and Tava sharing closing words from Samael.00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Jason Mankey00:32 Setting the Energetic Stage06:06 Jason Mankey's Journey and Works08:01 Discovering Witchcraft and Influences10:58 Raymond Buckland's Impact and Legacy11:30 Writing the Biography of Raymond Buckland25:41 The Horned God and Other Works30:19 Starting from Scratch: Researching the Horned God30:45 Inclusion of Ellen of the Ways31:22 Influence of Horned Deities on Modern Witches32:25 Clarifying the Horned God vs. Satan34:05 Margaret Murray's Influence on the Horned God34:56 The Evolution of Pagan Deities37:05 The Revival of Pan in the 19th Century38:39 Books on the Horned God40:17 Writing About the Great Goddess43:08 Upcoming Events and Appearances46:52 Engaging Writing Style and Book Length Challenges47:59 The Importance of Context in Witchcraft History49:37 Online Presence and Live Streams54:42 Closing Thoughts and FarewellHigh Priest,  Raymond Buckland, The Father of American Witchcraft by Jason Mankey https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738769691http://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankeyJason's books include High Priest, The Witch's Book of Spellcraft, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods (with Astrea Taylor), The Horned God of the Witches, Transformative Witchcraft, and The Witch's Book of Shadows.Links to all things Jason:  https://linktr.ee/jasonmankey?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaco5V8QG6xAdMXOruFjELJuOFvX94UlGmEyYYYJPMgFviItJpemsFl8jl4RlA_aem_ntFIztmU5exDmQT6fYsAgAPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode of Mystical Musings, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor open to their guides and receive fascinating information about the metaphysical uses of song and written word.  The messages necessitate the exploration of the ancient definitions and traditional uses of amulets, talismans, and charms, - highlighting their differences and applications in modern metaphysical practices. The hosts delve into the power of song and words as essential elements in creating protective and empowering objects, blending these ancient definitions into practical tools for contemporary use. They also discuss the interplay between sound, sacred geometry, and the pattern of existence, emphasizing the transformative power of music and story in shaping reality. The episode concludes with a note on the upcoming interview with author Jason Mankey and a replay of Gabriel’s lullaby.00:00 Introduction and Reflections on the Last Podcast01:16 Upcoming Events and Appearances05:05 Musical Invocation and Spiritual Guidance18:02 Exploring the Concepts of Amulets, Talismans, and Charms27:58 Pendulum Motion and Singing29:44 Creating Talismans from Dreams34:38 The Power of Words and Song40:29 Sacred Geometry and Cymatics46:44 The Alchemy of an Angel's Work57:12 Singing as a Defense Against Negative Energy58:49 Conclusion and Upcoming InterviewResources mentioned: discussion and demonstrations of Cymatics https://youtu.be/HVcjQ7tHFbw?si=H2CueWH-9A6KDVxEPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

This information in this podcast is absolutely invaluable for anyone needing to reclaim their life, their space, their spirit from unethical nonphysical entities.  Samael encourages Jennifer to begin by channeling Lilith in her opening song, and the episode is off and running.  This is a powerful and profoundly impactful episode.  Samael lays out 10 clear steps to reclaim your sovereignty, or help someone else regain theirs-- including a very powerful channeled message near the end.  While typically this episode would be divided into 2, the content is so important and the need, for anyone ready for it, so immediate that it did not feel ethical to make you wait an additional week to obtain all of the steps and tools you would need to take back your life.  Resources that were channeled during this episode are contained in a secret webpage on Jenn's website through the link below.  Resources: Secret Webpage of Resources (channeled songs and message from Samael/Lilith)https://www.willowridgereiki.com/samael-and-lilith-clearingSoundhealing for Spirit Release (Labeled Peace and Release) and Profound Soothing (labeled Sacred Soothing) just scroll down to find them https://www.willowridgereiki.com/recordings Ten steps begins around minute 57Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

Messages and Miracles (Part 2)In this episode of Mystical Musings, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird continue their deep dive into divine guidance and the significance of earthly struggles. They explore the messages brought through dreams and shamanic journeys, discuss the delicate balance of heavenly intervention, the power of asking for help, and how to recognize and create miracles in everyday life.Please remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/

In this episode, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor share personal stories and receive insights into miracles through the help of Samael. Tava shares her progress on her latest novel, 'The Book of High Places,' part of her Spiral Pathways series followed by an amusing story about spirit communication at the Blue Ball Inn involving a protective poppet. The conversation then shifts to a profound discussion on miracles, inspired by a mysterious number 25290 that appeared in Jenn’s dream. This number leads Jenn to explore its links to historical events, including the miraculous apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The hosts delve into the significance of miracles, personal experiences, and the spiritual messages embedded within everyday moments. Samael's insights highlight the importance of recognizing personal miracles and the delicate balance between divine intervention and the human experience. The episode concludes with an integrative song intended to ground and center listeners, emanating blessings and a sense of divine connection.  This conversation continues in Part 2 next week.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up01:15 Creative Projects and Writing06:29 Spirit Communication and Haunted Doll09:15 Boob Poppets and Witchy Humor17:40 Dreams and Ancestral Connections31:11 The Miracle of Juan Diego's Tilma32:48 Scientific Investigations and Mysteries33:57 Symbolism and Cultural Impact40:27 Exploring the Dewey Decimal Connection42:23 Angel Numbers and Personal Reflections44:05 Pythagorean Numerology Insights45:27 Miracles and Personal Experiences47:13 Divine Expressions and Human Experience52:09 A Story of a Miraculous Statue01:02:03 Reflections on Miracles and Divine Presence01:07:43 Concluding Thoughts and SongPlease remember this podcast is for inspiration, reflection, and entertainment only, and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice.We are two friends sharing personal experiences and evolving perspectives as we learn and grow. This is not a substitute for your own discernment, inner wisdom, or qualified professional guidance.Take what resonates, trust your intuition, and seek licensed support when needed, always honoring your own inner knowing and personal truth. Thank you joining us today, you are a valued member of our tribe!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider telling your friends and sharing it on social media.  We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach others and spread our messages of worth, openness and exploration. Connect with your Hosts! Tava Baird:   tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.Jennifer Taylor:  Amnivara (previously Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts)           https://www.Amnivara.com/