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Exploring the history of Christianity and magic and some ways you can combine the two if you’d like.

A brief blurb about what “Closed” practices are, why they’re closed, and how to approach spiritual traditions that are not always publicly accessible.

The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and my thoughts on their applications for contemplation, theurgy, the raising of power, and healing.

My thoughts on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary as a contemplative meditation, a drawing down of divine power, and a tool for raising magical energy.

In this week's episode, I discuss the spiritual and magical applications of the Sorrowful Mysteries.

My thoughts on the magical applications of the Rosary's Joyful Mysteries.

In this week's episode, I discuss some background information on my journey with the Rosary and give examples of how I use the Rosary as a devotional tool and a tool to aid in spellcasting and manifestation. Here are some previous episodes with relevant background information that I reccomend listening to before this episode if you have not already done so: Perdita Finn (@perditafinn on Instagram) and Clark Strand, authors of Way of the Rose, and I discuss a non-Catholic Rosary devotion and more: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-57-Way-of-the-Rose-with-Perdita-and-Clark-e1esl7l Michael Thérèse McQueen (@saintlytarotmystic on Instagram) and I discuss Mary, the Saints and more: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-58-Folk-Catholic-Witchcraft-with-Michael-Thrse-McQueen-e1etn4a https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-73-Saint-Work-for-Beginners-with-Michael-Thrse-McQueen-e1nfp7s Voga (@vogailumicente on Instagram), co-host of the Red Text Podcast (theredtextpodcast on Instagram) and I, discuss Folk Catholicism and queer identity: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-74-Lost-in-the-Sauce---Navigating-The-Sacred--Profane-with-Witch-Ilumicente-e1ng3jb My episodes on Mary as Lady of the Moon, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Saint Lucy of Syracuse, respectively: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-70-Devoted-to-Mary-Lady-of-the-Moon-e1lkrhr https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-77-Guadalupe-Coatlicue--the-Enduring-Mother-e1scbde https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-78-St--Lucy-the-Light-bearer-e1scd19 Dr. Strangefellow (@dr.strangefellow on Instagram) and I discuss magical Christianity and his initiatory tradition - the Church of Light and Shadow: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-55-Dr--Strangefellow-e1egkph

This week as we get closer to Samhain, Halloween, Day of the Dead and other times of honouring those that have gone before, I thought it was important to discuss the veneration of ancestors. I explain why we honour ancestors, who we can include in ancestral veneration, and how to deal with problematic or immoral ancestors. I also share some examples of how I venerate my dead and some ways you can begin to do so as well.

This week I’m explaining soft vs. hard polytheism and sharing some examples of how you can decide what’s best for your practice.

This week I discuss how to discern for yourself, whether an experience is spiritually significant as well as combating misinformation and conspiracy theories in pagan spaces.

Had so much fun answering your questions about magical practice, Leviathan, and cultural appropriation, amongst other things!

As Pride Month comes to a close, I'm reminded of the overlap between our modern celebration of Pride and celebration of the goddess Aphrodite, during midsummer. One of her titles - Ourania (meaning 'heavenly'), refers to her role as patroness of same-sex love. Happy pride to all! I hope you enjoy learning about the goddess.