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The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP131 The Art of Presence: Engaging with LifeWith Enrique Enriquez
Are you ready to go deep? Andrew McGregor and Enrique Enriquez take a deep dive into the mysteries of presence, dreams, divination, and the ever-unfolding journey of the soul. They explore the impact of our physical presence on the world around us, the wisdom hidden within our dreams, and how divination can serve as a guiding light through life's uncertainties.
Enrique shares his thoughts on the soul as a dynamic process of engagement with the world. The discussion expands into the distinction between understanding and knowing, the metaphor of gardens as a way to...2025-03-171h 15
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP130 How to start Unlocking the Secrets of Tarot with Mary GreerIn this episode of The Hermit Lamp Podcast, tarot legends Andrew McGregor and Mary K. Greer unravel the art, ethics, and evolution of tarot reading. Whether you're a beginner shuffling your first deck or a seasoned reader refining your craft, this conversation is packed with wisdom and guidance to elevate your practice.
The key?
Choose a deck that resonates with you. Dive in. Start using your deck immediately. Let the images speak to you. Have a conversation with the cards. Bring in your personal associations and experience.
Andrew and Mary share how to structure a r...2025-03-0352 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP129 Lessons from Our Ancestors: A Tarot Perspective
Andrew and Nancy have spent a long time working with ancestors and the tarot. In this conversation they share their journeys and perspectives on working with those on the other side. Discussing how ancestral stories shape our identities, the importance of connecting with ancestors for guidance, and the possible role of DNA in understanding our heritage. We also talk about how to handle the hard ancestors and trauma that can often be in our lineages.
There are a lot of practical tips on things like making an altar, working with taropt and pendulums...2025-02-171h 03
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP127 Cretaceous Magic was Better
The return of Stacking Skulls!
Welcome to the 2025 return of the podcast. What better way to start than by getting the bad back together. I know it is a wild time right now. I don't want to not acknowledge it. Also, I think some time out and having something else to focus on can be so helpful during hard times.
Stacking Skulls started as a fake occult rock band in 2017 when a group pf my magical friends got together to record an episode. Since then we've had shifting lineups and guest...2025-01-201h 31
Let me put my Historian Hat onEpisode 7: NIL, UNLV, and the Historical Antecedents of Recruiting College Football ChaosIn this episode I look at a few historic antecedents to the chaos in college sports under the NIL system. I discuss postwar recruiting and the development of booster clubs and slush-fund recruitment. I share the story of how OU tried to “ransom” a recruit from a rival and discuss the similarity to our current moment. The NCAA stepped in becoming a regulatory body in the mid-1950s, resulting in amateur hypocrisy (sorry SMU) until recent lawsuits have opened the gates for paying players. I suggest that after these losses the NCAA now seems reluctant to involve itself, resulting in a...2024-09-2735 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP126 Interesting Times and Finding your Will with Lon Milo DuQuetteFor this - the final episode of the podcast Andrew and Lon get back together after 10 years to catch up. They talk about the times in which we live and how to find your way in them. They also talk about the western idea of finding your true will or destiny. As always with Lon it is a joyful conversation full of hope and realism.
If you have enjoyed this series please share it with folks. If you'd like to support my work please jump on my newsletter, check out my services or shop at my...2021-12-031h 13
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP125 Magic. Astrology, Orisha, and Agrippa with Eric PurdueEric and Andrew talk about their shared journey with the Orisha. The ways in magic and astrology have been seen differently over time. How the resurgence of old materials have changed modern assumptions. And Eric new translation of Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs associated with the podcast. You can support it through BuyMeACoffeeor directly via Paypal or in Can...2021-11-261h 06
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP124 Community, Selling out, and Punk with Christy C. RoadAndrew and Cristy talk about the power of punk and community as well as its complications. The need to find a balance between struggling and selling out. The role community played in the creation of the Next World Tarot. Cristy’s return to her Cuban spiritual traditions. And much more!
Think about how much you’ve enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs associated with the podcast. You can support it thro...2021-11-051h 13
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP123 Listening, Colonialism, Rage and Tarot with Aunty KKrista and Andrew talk about how who you are has a huge impact your life and your way of being in the world. The conversation centres around her Land Back tarot deck but quickly crosses over into important things for spiritual people to consider. Communication, listening, rage, genuine relationships and what it takes to connect and understand people from other experiences and lived realities.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts a...2021-10-291h 06
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP122 Getting to Being Present with Enrique EnriquezAndrew and Enrique talk about the power of presence. On how to listen to the world around you for messages. The power of birds and a lot more. An essential listen for folks looking to deepen their ability to read for themselves or others.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs associated with the podcast. You can support it through BuyMeACoffeeor directly via Paypal or in Can...2021-10-231h 06
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP121 Orisha, Syncretization, and History with Oba Oriate Willie RamosAndrew and Willie talk about how it was growing up in the Lukumi tradition. Willie's experiences with Orisha in Cuba, America, Nigeria, and Brazil. They also talk about the nature of syncretization in these traditions. last they discuss a few things to think about if you are looking to get involved in this tradition.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs associated with the podcast. You c...2021-06-1851 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP120 Anti-Racism, Tarot, and Accessibility with Maria MinnisMaria and Andrew explore the topic of anti-racism through tarot and their own journeys. talking about curiosity, accessibility, the nature of tarot, and how to show up for this kind of change. This conversation is very much an invitation into this topic.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs associated with the podcast. You can support it through BuyMeACoffeeor directly via Paypalor in Canada through etransfer to...2021-06-1253 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP119 All out of Words with Stacking Skulls
Aidan, Andrew, and Fabeku catch up for their third episode since the pandemic started. They talk about burnout, bandwidth and the way they are running out of words, direction and ideas about what is helpful. They talk about their magical practices, goals, and what has shifted in their lives too.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs associated with the podcast. You ca...2021-06-041h 13
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP118 Esotericism with Susan Chang and Mel MeleenSusan, Mel and Andrew talk about esotericism in Tarot and as a magical practice. Sharing what they have gotten from it and what you might too. Also talking about personal successes and challenges they have had a long the way. If you have been interested in the conjunction of astrology, magic and tarot you should listen to this episode.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs a...2021-05-2959 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP118 Esotericism with Susan Chang and Mel MeleenSusan, Mel and Andrew talk about esotericism in Tarot and as a magical practice. Sharing what they have gotten from it and what you might too. Also talking about personal successes and challenges they have had a long the way. If you have been interested in the conjunction of astrology, magic and tarot you should listen to this episode.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs a...2021-05-2859 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP117 Magic and How we Define Ourselves with Jason Miller
How we define ourselves matters. It creates a worldview and can both empower and limit what we do in life and with our magic. In this episode Jason and Andrew talk about some ways choosing the wrong label that might cause problems for people. Are you a magician or a mystic? A sorcerer or magician? Is magic or astrology your religion? All told through stories of their own journey, explorations, mishaps and successes.
Jason and Andrew also talk about personal experiences and visions - often called unsubstantiated personal gnosis. Exploring what to do...2021-05-211h 43
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP116 Thoth Tarot, Expertise and Life with Barbara MooreAndrew and Barbara catch up for their 7th annual talk. The conversation covers a wide range of things from COVID life, to esoteric tarot, expertise and its changing nature and all the changes that are going on in both our lives. This was recorded in December of 2020.
You can catch the previous episodes with Barbara here
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to covering accessibility through transcripts and then to other costs associated wi...2021-05-131h 19
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP115 TIKTOK, Algorythms, and Magic with Chaweon Koo
Andrew and Chaweon talk about the nature of magic in the social media age. They get into how it is like finding other paths. The pros and cons of WitchTok and Chaweon's explorations of starting cults. Check out the Patreon Bonus for a talk on how to start your own cult.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
You can book time with Andrew through his site here.
You can find Chaweon on Youtube here alo...2020-12-161h 03
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP114 Shadow Work with Sasha Graham
Sasha and Andrew talk about finding balance. How working on your shadow is just as important as working on the rest of yourself. They explore tarot and other tools along with personal stories of encounters wit the shadow.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
Supporters get early access and at th e$5 level access ro a bonus recording for each episode - this one a 17 minute talk on how to work with your shadow.
If you wa...2020-10-1944 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP113 Fake asteroids and real life with Jenn Zahrt
Jenn and Andrew catch up about all the changes. Including the arrival of Jenn's kiddo, Andrew's reasons for walking away from astrology, and some great ideas about new ways to interact with the stars. Have you heard of the Adoptalganger Asteroid?
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
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Jenn is here online.
Andrew is here.
Thanks for joining the...2020-09-271h 00
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP112 WTF...still? With Stacking SkullsAndrew, Fabeku, and Aidan (aka Stacking Skulls) get together to talk about living during this ongoing pandemic. They talk about astrology, racism, colonialism, magic, getting by, and so much more.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
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Aidan is here.
Fabeku is here.
Andrew is here.
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The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP111 Divination and Connecting to Spirit with Nancy Antenucci
The podcasts first guest returns to talk all about connecting with spirit through movement and divination. We talk a lot about getting present, wrestling with tough stuff, magic, mediumship, getting messages and more .
Be sure to check out the bonus episode for folks subscribed at the $5 level and above. Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
You can find the 3 video pandemic series here.
Nancy and James Wells have a new healing offering here And you can f...2020-05-021h 01
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP110 Relationships with Ari of Saltwater and Stars
Ari and Andrew talk about relationships, hierarchy, and understanding our own desire.
Be sure to catch the Patreon bonus on how to be present. If you aren't already supporting the Patreon consider how much you have listened and learned and go sign up here.
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Thanks as always for supporting the podcast!
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The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP109 WTF with Stacking Skulls
The gang gets together to talk about what the heck do we do during this time. The conversation ranges from the practical to the magickal. Including how to breath, be a good listener, get good support, and what kinds of magic might be helpful.
Be sure to check out the bonus episode if you are a supporter at that level - we made a mixed tape of upbeat tunes to keep you going over the next while. Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the...2020-03-261h 18
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP108 Approaching Traditional Orisha Religions with Eni Acho IyaEni and Andrew discuss how to approach traditional religions from a place of respect. They explore some misunderstandings and how to get around them. They also talk about the realities of practicing from a distance. Both share from their journey in two different lineages in two countries. This conversation is important in the wider dialogue of appropriation going now around traditional knowledge.
Be sure to check out the bonus episode on proverbs around this topic for Patreon supporters here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email...2020-03-131h 03
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP107 A Hole Full of Birds with Enriques Enriquez
This conversation is all about how to listen and live in a magical way to the world around you. Enrique and Andrew speak about birds and language. Enrique's ideal new idea about divination. A special message Andrew got from the birds recently and much more.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here. then you can check out the bonus episode where Andrew and Enrique talk about how to listen to the birds. Including a recor...2020-02-281h 03
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP106 Facing Tough Times with Shaheen Miro and Theresa Reed
It seems like there is no shortage of challenge these days. In this episode Andrew, Theresa and Shaheen talk about how to keep going when the going gets tough. Sharing both personal stories and tools as well as things they have learned from their work as card readers.
To sign up for the Patreon to get access to the bonus recordings for each episode. You can do so here. Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon
If you want more of t...2020-02-141h 06
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP105 Raid on Monkey Island with Stacking SkullsThe gang get back together in their secret underground bunker to talk about what is new in their journeys. Andrew, Aidan, and Fabeku talk about the future of witchcraft, magic, grimoires, and how to best powder a scorpion. In a rarer moment they talk about their businesses and how they find their way forward through changing desires and capacities around working.
They also recorded a bonus for the Patreon only about how to connect with plants and build a magical relationship with them. You can get it here by becoming a supporter.
Aidan can be foun...2020-01-311h 19
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP104 Fortune Telling, Physics and the Void with Toni PuhleHey folks. Toni and I talk a lot about connecting and grounding, our lives as readers, the role of science and mystery in this process, and Toni's ideas of the Void! This one goes deep so buckle in for the ride.
Be sure to check out the Patreon bonus too for supporters which includes approaches to experiencing the state of voidness we talk about in the episode.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do s...2020-01-1859 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersFate, Destiny, or Just Change? with Barbara MooreThis is the 6th annual episode with Barbara. Andrew and Barbara talk about making change. The challenges in trying to notice the end before feels like it has gone too far past us. The talk about the last year and the grand changes that are coming for both of them in 2020.
They also recorded a bonus for the Patreon on how to tell if something is fate or not. You can get access to that and all the great bonus material by signing up over here.
You can catch all the previous episodes here on my...2019-12-271h 12
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP102 Shamanism, Clarity and Healing with Chiron ArmandAndrew and Chiron discuss shaman sickness, transformation, and growth – and all the things that pretend to be those real experiences. They discuss authenticity, how to discern if an experience in real, and approaching spirits. They also get into talking about the invitation to collude with with the problematic elements of our histories and the world in general.
They also recorded a bonus recording where we revisit the theme of shade and Chiron shares a bath anyone could do to clear themselves and do some healing. This can be found by becoming a Patreon supporter here.
If you...2019-12-141h 05
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP101 Clergy, magic and witchcraft with Mal StrangefellowThis long overdue episode was record back in the summer.
Andrew and Mal talk about the nature of magic, initiation, religious practice and more. They talk a lot about how to know if you are on the right track and the pitfalls of walking a magical path. The upsides and pitfalls of gnosis. How to become a bishop by chance and much more.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
I...2019-11-291h 14
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP100 Changes, travel and rebirth with Stacking Skulls and Jenn ZahrtThe band brings back Jenn Zahrt to catch up on how the winds of change are moving everyone. The gang gets into how to roll with change and work magic to aid it too.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
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Fabeku is at Fabeku.com and Facebook.
Aidan is at Aida...2019-07-111h 14
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP99 Heathenry and Ancestors with Lonnie ScottLonnie and Andrew explore the how reconstruction and revisioning of heathen traditions plays out in Lonnie's life and the world. Going from both the inspiration in Lonnie's life to the racism and problems that also exist in some adherents. The also talk about chaos magic and finding your own path.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitche...2019-06-2658 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP 98 Plants and the Magic of Place with Marcus McCoyMarcus and Andrew talk about what it means to really deeply connect with the land or space where you live. They explore their experiences with plants, spirits, and magic. Going further they talk about how you might grow beyond your limits through exploring this kind of magic
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
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Mar...2019-05-2253 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP97 Living with Astrology with Kelly SurteesKelly and Andrew explore the influence of the planets in their lives and the lives of their clients. Sharing ideas about Uranus moving into Taurus. They also talk about the possibilities and limits of resolving challenges with more difficult placements. They also laugh a lot!
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
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Yo...2019-03-2957 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP96 Love, Spirit, and Polyamory with Ariana FelixAndrew and Ariana talk about everyones favourite topic love. Exploring how their relationship to polyamory and spirit guide and shape their world view. The podcast also takes a tour through astrology and spirituality in general. If you are looking to explore polyamory or just for a different world view check it out.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS ...2019-03-151h 06
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP95 Glamour Magic with Chaweon KooAndrew and Chaweon talk about the art of using glamour as a form of magic. This isn't an episode just for those who like make up or feel beautiful. It is about how to use things like makeup, hair, fashion and more as acts of magic to help create the things you want in life. We also talk about charm and how to cultivate.
Finally, we talk at about Andrew's moustache.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support th...2019-02-2852 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP94 Changes and Endings with Stacking Skulls and Theresa ReedThe Stacking Skulls Crew (Aidan, Fabeku, and Andrew) are joined by Theresa Reed this week. In many ways this conversation circles around endings. They talk about Marie Kondo and letting go. The process of know when to change in life. And the ways our energy shifts what is going on depending on how we show up.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life yo...2019-02-161h 25
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersPlants, People, and Magic with Rebecca BeyerRebecca and Andrew talk about the way plants work in their lives – through sharing about their studies and personal journeys with plants. They also talk about fear and how pushing through that brings better things even though it isn't easy. Finally they also talk about traditional knowledge and how to respect elders an indigenous people.
Find Rebecca at BloodandSpicebush.com and the classes at Sassafras-School.com
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.2019-01-2347 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP92 Magick, Tradition, and Orishas with Jesse HathawayAndrew and Jesse connect on this weeks episode to discuss their connect to Santeria and the Orishas. We see how these traditions influence us, our world, and our magick.
If you're enjoying the podcast so far why not check out our Patreon. For just a few dollars an episode you'll get special perks and Patreon only episodes! You can do so here.
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Check out Jesse's store "Wolf and Goat" here, his podcast here, and his theatr...2018-12-2255 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP91 Birds and Oracles with Enrique Enriquez
Enrique and Andrew catch up on what the birds are saying. They talk about the effect of living with an oracle versus reading and oracle. The conversation winds through ideas of how being in tune wit the oracles impact their relationship with the rest of life. Finally they end by answering listeners questions.
Episode 13, Poetry, Magic, and Ice Cream, and episode 63 [00:00:30], Definitions and Silence.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so her...2018-12-071h 07
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP90 Death and Being Real with Barbara MooreBarbara and Andrew catch up on their 4th annual check in to discuss the state of the world. They talk about the way death has been a force in Barbara's life. How maybe being real is more important that being upbeat. The role of social media in both their lives. And Andrew's claiming of the term Magnificent Weirdo.
If you missed the previous interviews go check out episodes 44, 58, and 72 first.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You...2018-11-231h 06
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP 89 Thai Occultism with Peter JenxAndrew and Peter explore the world of Thai magic and occultism. Talking about the importance of meta, self cultivation, personal growth and how they all relate to the intense practices of Thailands indigenous magic.
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You can find Peter on FB here and at his website here2018-11-091h 06
The Hermit's LampEP88 Stacking Skulls with Briana Saussy – Magic and GenderAidan Wachter, Fabeku Fatunmise, and Andrew McGregor are joined by Braina Saussy for another instalment with Stacking Skulls. This epic 100 minute long episode talks about what is new in each of their lives and what they are up to magically before switching into answering a questions about the role gender plays in magic. Or […]
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The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP88 Stacking Skulls with Briana Saussy - Magic and GenderAidan Wachter, Fabeku Fatunmise, and Andrew McGregor are joined by Braina Saussy for another instalment with Stacking Skulls. This epic 100 minute long episode talks about what is new in each of their lives and what they are up to magically before switching into answering a questions about the role gender plays in magic.
Links for things talked about in the show.
Sarah Anne Lawless - So long and thanks for all the abuse. A History of Sexual Trauma in the Pagan Community
Jason Miller - Whole Magic Part 2: Research vs Revelation
Ambe...2018-10-261h 44The Hermit's LampEP87 The Orisha Tarot with Andrew McGregorIn this episode T. Susan Chang plays host to interview me about my new deck from Llewellyn – The Orisha Tarot. We talk about my 18 year journey with the Lukumi tradition that brought me to this point. This episode is a deep dive into the how and why of this deck an dthe role […]
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2018-09-2200 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP87 The Orisha Tarot with Andrew McGregorIn this episode T. Susan Chang plays host to interview me about my new deck from Llewellyn – The Orisha Tarot. We talk about my 18 year journey with the Lukumi tradition that brought me to this point. This episode is a deep dive into the how and why of this deck an dthe role the spirits have played in its creation too.
You can see the deck and get it from my website here, Amazon, or at your local bookshop.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and cons...2018-09-221h 44
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP86 Ancestral Healing and Medicine with Daniel FoorDaniel and Andrew talk about different ways of relating to the ancestors. Especially getting into how to help the ancestors evolve and make our lives better in the process. They also get into their relatinoships to the orisha and ways of thinking about practicing a tradition that you were not born into.
Daniel can be found through his site here. His events are there too.
Daniel's talk on practicing other peopels traditions is here.
Andrew's upcoming Ancestral Magick Course can be found here.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how m...2018-08-1845 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP85 Stacking Skulls with Jason MillerIn this episode the band, Andrew McGregor, Aidan wachter, and Fabeku Fatunmise, bring is guest musician and occultist Jason Miller. The converstaion covers magick, ego, meditation, and much humour.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon You can do so here.
Jason can be found here.
Aidan can be found here.
Fabeku can be found here.
Andrew can be found here.
In stacking skulls we trust shirts can be bought here.
If yo...2018-07-201h 12
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP84 Curiosity, Call Ins, and Politics with SiobhanGiven the state of the world we need to find better ways to relate to each other and grow. This is exactly what Andrew and Siobhan talk abot in this episode. How to find our way towards grpowing and undoing the conditinoing of history. This converstaion is about finding posibilities, opening to others and working to change the world for the better.
The link Siobhan mentioned, an inquiry practice for allies:
https://radicaltarot.com/7-questions-earnest-allies/
A link they wish they'd mentioned, where I'm talking about oppression and sliding scales in spiritual business:
https://radicaltarot.com/lets-talk-about-sliding-scales/
Their newsletter (best wa...2018-07-0656 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP83 Hand Crafting, Initiation, and Oshun with TeeDee GonzalezTeeDee and Andrew talk about the values of initiation. How it changes a person and how that enhances ones talents. They also talk about Oshun and how Teedee understands her after 20 years of initiation.
Connect with TeeDee on her website.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to and think consider if it is time tosupport the Patreon You can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
Thanks for listening! If you di...2018-06-221h 06
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP82 Openness to Spirit and "Six Ways" with Aidan WachterThis week Andrew is joined by the one and only Aidan Wachter. We catch up a bit since our last Stacking Skulls Episode and the converstation flows from there. We discuss Aidan's book "Six Ways: Approaches & Entries for Practical Magic" (which has been very popular at the shop" and Aidan's Talisman work. We also dive into what it means to be open to spirit and the connections that can be made from there.
Connect with Aidan on his website, and look for "Aidan Wachter" on the social media outlet of your choosing!
Think about how much...2018-06-0852 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP81 Portraits, Graffiti, and Dada with LuciaThis week Andrew is joined by the wonderful Lucia! A fun, and artisticly rich episode with discussions of their Art, and practice and how it can move us all forward to the future.
Connect with Lucia on her website, and don't forget to check out the Oracle of Initiation while you're at it. Be sure to give her instagram as follow aswell: @mellissaelucia
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to and think consider if it is time tosupport the Patreon You can do so here.
If...2018-05-251h 21
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP80 Stars and Magic with Austin CoppockAustin and Andrew talk about astrology from a lived perspectice. The conversation runs through ways in which both have worked with the planets magically to grow as people and achieve practical magic. This is conversation is a rarity in which the actual application of planetary magic gets to be the star of the show.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to and think consider if it is time tosupport the Patreon You can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can sub...2018-05-111h 11
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP79 Sex and Spirit with Ty ShawThis week I'm joined by the one and only Ty Shaw. We dive deep into our connections with the Orishas and Ty talks us through some of her sexual empowerment work and how they all connect. Her work covers old traditions and new traditions, and her dedication to her practise is inspiring. This is one not to be missed!
Connect with Ty through her website.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe b...2018-04-2753 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP78 Practicing Magic for Real Life with Jason MillerJason and Andrew talk about the lessons they've learned around practicing magic as a way of life. They also talk about what it is like to live in community with those who don't practice. And of course Saint Cyprian gets talk about too.
Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to and think consider if it is time tosupport the Patreon You can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
You can find Ja...2018-04-1356 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP77 Pop Culture with Melissa Cynova and Rosered RobinsonIn this episode Rosered and Melissa join Andrew to talk about the roel pop culture has played in shaping and nurturing their spritual practices. They talk about Pop figures as altar items, movies and characters that shaped them, and explore what something being sacred to them might mean.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
You can find Rosered on Twitter here and Instagram here. Tarot Visio...2018-03-301h 07
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP76 Saints, Spirits, and Geomancy with Dr. Al CumminsThis week I'm joined by the wonderful Dr. Al Cummins. We chat about his beginnings in spirit work, what led him to the saints, and we also get into his Geomancy work.
Connect with Al through his website and be sure to check out his awesome tumblr as well.
We are also proud to carry his new book A Book of The Magi and Cypriana: Old World which he is featured in.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
If you want mor...2018-03-161h 07
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP75 The Ask Andrew EpisodeFor the 75th episode of The Hermit's Lamp Podcast we decided to have a little fun. Get to know the guy who runs the show a little better with a fun Ask Andrew Episode led by the wonderful Fabeku Fatunmise! So join us for something a little different this week, see if your question get's answered and let us know what you think! Thanks to everyone who listens and here's to 75 more amazing, magick filled episodes, and guests.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
If y...2018-03-021h 03
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP74 Stacking Skulls 3 - Life, Death, And the PracticeAndrew, Aiden, Fabeku, and Jonathan are back with a surprise or two coming your way this episode. We start by catching up, and discussing the events of the past couple of months and end with some amazing questions from our listeners! Check out our past 2 episodes if you haven't yet. Full episodes and ways to connect with the skulls can be found in the links below. *EXPLICIT EPISODE ALERT*
Click here to listen to the first chat by Stacking Skulls.
Click here to listen to our most recent one.
If you'd like to lear...2018-02-161h 24
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP73b Magick, Curses, and ScamsOver the past while I have been hearing of people who are being scammed for what is sometimes a sizeable amount of money all for a magickal service. Most of the time to lift a certain curse or jinx that has been placed upon you. I want to clarify when to trust this work, when to be sceptical, and to give you the permission to ask questions and feel comfortable before someone begins doing any magickal work for you.
This is the Mary Greer article on cold reading I was discussing in this talk.
f...2018-02-1010 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP73 Art, Shamanism, and the Journey with Paige ZaferiouPaige and Andrew talk about the magickal power of art in their lives. They also talk about spirits, shamanism, shaman sickness, magick, geography and the power of plants.
You can find paige on her website here and on social media (Facebook INSTAGRAM).
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
Thanks for listening! If you dig this please subscribe and share with those who would like it.
An...2018-02-0254 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP72 Massive Change with Barbara MooreShe's back!! Barbara Moore is joining me this week for another exciting episode of The Hermit's Lamp Podcast. It's been a big year filled with lots of changes and new journeys so join us to catch up, and hear what's been brewing on the farm!
This is our FOURTH chat on The Hermit's Lamp Podcast so if you've missed any be sure to check them all out.
The First is on choices and Initiation.
The Second is all about Finding your Path.
And our Third was an amazing discussion on How the...2017-12-221h 23
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP71B 3 Things to do before the end of the year! A short talk.In this short talk on what to do before the end of the year I talk about the practical and magickal things I do to help myself make the coming year be all it can be.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
Thanks for listening! If you dig this please subscribe and share with those who would like it.
Andrew
If you are interested in booking time wi...2017-12-1907 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP69 Stacking Skulls Round 2Andrew, Aidan, Fabeku, and Jonathan get together again to talk about their journeys in magic, with spirit, favourite plant allies and even their pop culture influences. Buckle up for this extra long 90 minute journey.
If you missed the first round of this go grab it here.
Go check out and the Triumph of Life Tarot here.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
Connect with Fabeku on his facebook and listen to his previous appearance on the podcast.
Connect with Jo...2017-11-101h 32
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP 68 - Bodies, Art, and Tarot with Courtney Alexander
Courtney and Andrew talk about art, art school, and finding your own style and voice. They talk about having a fat body and how Courtney used art to come to love it. the conversation ranges over many ideas around politics and representation both around the tarot deck Courtney has made and in relationship to the world at large.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
Check out Courtney's amazing deck here and find her on Facebook here.
If you want more of th...2017-10-2755 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP64B A Short Talk on Believing PeopleWho do we believe and why? In this short talk I explore a few thoughts on how to figure out what is authentic in what others are showing or telling us.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
You can support this podcast and get bonus content by supporting my Patreon here.
Thanks for listening.
Andrew
If you are interested in booking time with Andrew either in Toronto or by phone or Skype from anywhere click here.
Below...2017-07-2611 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP64 Cards, Plants and Spirit Guides with Isabel DunewitchIsabel Dunewitch joins me this week for an inspired talk on herbalism, and the magick of place. We also chat about the spirit guides of other cultures and how we deal with sorting out other peoples baggage.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
Connect with Isabel through her facebook here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
Thanks for listening! If you dig this please subscribe and share with those who would...2017-07-1552 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEp63 Definitions & Silence with Enrique EnriquezI'm excited to have Enrique Enriquez back on the podcast this week. We dive into a discussion on finding definitions for things in our lives while also enjoying the silence that comes along. We also chat about parenting, divination, and the power of language.
If you are interested in supporting this podcast though our Patreon you can do so here.
Connect with Enrique through his facebook.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
Thanks for listening! If you dig this please subscri...2017-06-3053 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP62b A short talk on boundariesI've been having a lot of conversations on how I approach boundaries lately so I thought I'd record a short talk on it. I hop eyou enjoy it.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
Thanks for listening! If you dig this please subscribe and share with those who would like it.
Andrew
If you are interested in booking time with Andrew either in Toronto or by phone or Skype from anywhere click here.
The patreon can be found here.
2017-06-2511 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP62 Astrology, Cyprian, and Magick with Jenn ZahrtI'm so excited to have Jenn Zahrt on the podcast this week. Join us on a discussion that moves from Astrology and retrogrades to our own magick work. We then go into a deep discussion on Cyprian, Jenn's work and newest book.
If you're looking to find out more on Jenn's book follow this link or see her all of her works in our shop here.
Connect with Jenn on her website and Rubedo Press.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email.
Tha...2017-05-141h 02
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP61 Finding Meaning with Gordon WhiteHow do we create meaning in our lives. How do we live more magickal ways of being.
Gordon White joins me on a explorative discussion on finding meanings in our lives. Is there any at all? Is it the universe experiencing itself? We discuss lots of ideas and our own personal experiences to try and figure it out.
Click here to download the podcast.
You can connect with Gordon at his website or at the RuneSoup Facebook Page.
Thanks for listening! If you dig this please subscribe and share with those who w...2017-05-1157 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP60 Ego, Art, and Creativity with Jaymi ElfordA while back Jaymi and I were talking about the ways in which our careers were going and how that was affecting our sense of who we are. I thought that was a great topic. We also talk about our creative process, writing, conferences, and tarot.
You can find Jaymi at her website here or on Facebook here.
If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes,Stitcher, Podbean, or email.
Thanks for listening! If you dig this please subscribe and share with those who would like it.
Andrew...2017-02-2343 min
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP56 Plants, spirits, and bones with Jonathan EmmettJonathan is a fascinating spirit worker living in the mountains. Andrew and Jonathan talk about working with plants and nature spirits. Approaches to divination and finding your voice with it. They also offer lots of advice on how to start connecting with spirit and practicing nature based magick.
You can find Jonathan on Facebook here.
Andrew and Carrie's mediumship course is available here.
Thanks for listening!
Andrew
If you are interested in booking time with Andrew either in Toronto or by phone or Skype from anywhere click here.
2016-10-071h 05
The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP52 Art is Magick with Andrew McGregor
To celebrate the first 50 episodes my good friend Carrie Paris suggested getting my previous guests to ask me questions. I thought it was a great idea so here it is. Carrie and I talk about art, magick, and my journey to this point.
Show Notes
Mercury Retrograde Reboot
Ryan Edward Maybe Lenormand
Impossible Readings/Magikal Portraits
Andrew’s posts on how tarot works
Christophe Richart Carrossa
Camelia Elias of Tarotflexions
Theresa Reed the Tarot Lady
Sarah Barry, Psychic Sarah
Triumph of Life collaborative tarot deck
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes he...2016-07-151h 05The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP51 Lenormand, Artistry and Design with Ryan Edward
How do you know when it is time start learning cards?
Ryan and I come from a similar design background so this conversation explores the role design can play in reading cards. It also talks about searching for roots, magick and our mutual love for the Tarot de Marseille.
Ryan’s website is here and he is on Facebook here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this post you also migh...2016-06-2549 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP50 Making Art with Robert Place
Why not go buy a deck of cards if your relationship ends?
Robert and I met in New York recently and got talking about our passions for making art. In this episode we talk art, history, and the pros and cons of self publishing.
Robert’s website is here and he is on Facebook here.
Details about my new book can be found here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
If you enj...2016-06-091h 04The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP49 With Ashley Oppon
Why not go buy a deck of cards if your relationship ends?
Ashley and I have a great talk about reading the cards. Finding our confidence. Race and representation in the tarot. And how other peoples expectations of you shouldn’t matter.
Ashley’s website is here and she is on Facebook here.
Details about my new book can be found here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this...2016-04-221h 00The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP48 Magick, Ritual & Spirits with Briana SaussyLife is full of magick!
This for me is a year of connecting more with other magickal people. This is what made me want Bri on the show. In this episode we talk about divination, spells, art, and our own journeys helping other people.
Brainna’s website is here and she is on Facebook here.
Super Successful – the new online business course is available here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
If you enjo...2016-03-0551 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP47 Lenormand, predictions, & life with Donnaleigh de LaRose
Tarot? Lenormand? Predictions? Wow!
Donnaleigh and I talk about the rise of the Lenormand cards. We also talk about how to learn and Donnaleigh’s immense generosity around teaching.
Donnaleigh website is here and she is on Facebook here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
I updated my services with a bunch of formerly secret offerings take a peek here.
Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this post you also might like to join my ema...2016-02-1051 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP46 India, Meditation, and Tutus with Sarah Barry
Is it better to be an artist or a tarot reader?
Sarah and I talk about the roads that brought us to be readers as well as the roads that have taken us around the world. We talk about the wonders of meditation, living as an artist or not, and what it is like to have a really professional sign.
Sarah website is here and she is on Facebook here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
I upda...2016-01-231h 07The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP45 Magick, the Economy, & Plants with Harold Roth
What are you doing with magick?
I have been seeing shifts in the way that people talk about the magick they are doing and the kinds of work that they are into. Harold and I talk about our experiences as magickal people and as shop keeps serving the magickal communities. This conversation was triggered by a post Harold had on his blog here about definitions of witchcraft.
Harold’s blog is here and he is on Facebook here and his online store is here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out...2016-01-091h 07The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP44 Finding Your Path with Barbara Moore
Go back and listen the first half of this conversation from last year here.
If the thought of stepping into a dream to receive the answers to your most profound questions appeals to you please click the image to check out my new “Impossible Readings” offering.
In this episode Barbara and I talk about the road from being lost to being found. Walking a spiritual path has a lot of ups and downs and it is to get lost. We both share some of trials and the lessons we have learned from them. This co...2015-11-211h 14The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP43 Gender, feminism, & interpretation with Oliver Pickle
Interpretation is everything in tarot and life.
Oliver and I talk about their project – rereading a classic feminist deck as a starting point. We quickly expand to talk about gender, class, representation, race, and many other interesting topics at the intersection of social awareness and tarot reading.
Oliver can be found on their website here.
The Lamp sells their book here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
...2015-10-0744 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP42 Magic & Wildness with Beth Owl’s daughter
Go play and be free.
Beth and I talk about magic, freedom, autonomy and self empowerment. Seriously this conversation is a wild ride around being authentic, divination, and magic. It is hard to summarize but I guarantee it is easy to enjoy. Go and listen..
Beth’s website can be found here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this post you also mig...2015-09-1943 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP41 Magic, nature, and lineage with Marybeth Bonfiglio
Strap in! Life as a reader is a wild ride sometimes.
Marybeth and I talk about the role ceremony plays in life. How our lineages both by blood and chosen influence our lives. We also explore various ways in which magic play out in our lives and our ways of working with people.
Marybeth’s website can be found here.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed...2015-09-1253 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP40 Life and everything with the Amberstones
If you think bigger you might just go beyond what you expect is possible.
I caught up with Wald and Ruth to talk about tarot and their combined over 100 years of experience. In a bit of turnabout Wald spent a lot of time interviewing me which was also quite fun. We talk about magic, life, death, and the limits we live by which we don’t even know are there.
There are a few pl;aces to find them so click the link you like.
Wald on FB
Ruth Ann on...2015-08-281h 10The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP39 Ego, Non-duality, & Wholeness with Art Rosengarten
If you are in the right space synchronicity can create magic.
We cover a lot of ground in this longer episode. Art and I talk about the power of the now, non-duality, Jungian therapy, and the multiple dimensions that can arise in a reading. We talk about maleness and working with men around their issues. We also talk about Art’s deck, Tarot of the Nine Paths, and his many years experience a psychologist.
You can find Art online at his website. The banner image shows the additional cards from Art’s Tarot of the Nine P...2015-07-171h 12The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP38 Psychology, self-care and tarot with Andy Matzner
Mystic and mind focused.
Andy and I talk about the apparent divide between psychology and tarot reading. Perhaps it is mostly an illusion. We talk a lot about self-care and what it is like to help people for a living.
You can find Andy online at his website.
Thanks for listening. If you’d like more please check out all the episodes here. Let me know what you think.
Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this post you also might like to join my...2015-06-261h 05The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP37 Science, intuition and tarot with Mary Greer Pt. 2
This is part two of my interview with Mary Greer. Part one can be found here.
One of the greatest things about Mary Greer is that she is always looking to learn more. Whether it is from other readers or other styles of divination she is always looking to grow and expand her practice. This also means she is always exploring what is at he cutting edge of reading. Mary and I spent almost two hours talking about science, guiding people through readings, intuition versus psychicism, and so much more.
You can find Mary online at...2015-06-0554 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP36 Science, intuition and tarot with Mary Greer Pt. 1
One of the greatest things about Mary Greer is that she is always looking to learn more. Whether it is from other readers or other styles of divination she is always looking to grow and expand her practice. This also means she is always exploring what is at he cutting edge of reading. Mary and I spent almost two hours talking about science, guiding people through readings, intuition versus psychicism, and so much more. Part two can be found here.
You can find Mary online at her website and on Facebook.
Thanks for listening. If you’d...2015-05-2751 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP35 How do we fix the world?
One question. How doe we fix the world? We have to start by working on ourselves. Bruce and I talk about the process of freeing ourselves from the internalized crap that we might have picked up just by being alive. We discuss how to work on ourselves and get clear of our scripts and about the role we might might play in the world to help it move forward.
Internalized Oppression with Bruce Small
You can find Bruce online at his website and on Facebook.
Thanks for listening. Let me know wh...2015-04-1053 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP34 Validity, lineage, and authenticity with Fabeku Fatunmise
Who knows the truth?
Fabeku and I try to tackle the perennial problem of finding validity. The search for the origins of tarot often falls prey to wondrous fabrications trying to justify its validity. On a personal level it is easy to fall into the same trap. Who or what can we trust to tell us we are on the right track. Can we, with confidence, trust others to tell us we are on the right track at all?
Heads up – there are a few swear words in this one.
You can find Fabek...2015-03-2448 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP33 Soul Searching? Try Google with Luca Shivendra Om
Romanticism, Google, and Storytelling
Luca and I have a wonderful talk about meaning, technology and the internet and falling in love with tarot. We discuss how storytelling relates to card reading and in some ways this episode is more of a story than most. It is longer and more slowly paced tan my average instalment. My advice is make a cup of tea and find some time to sit back. It is well worth the time.
You can find Luca online here.
Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think.
An...2015-02-191h 06The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP32 Destiny, Choice, & Spirit Guides with Intuitive MitchellDo we have free will?
Mitchell and I talk about the realities of opening to spirit. What it is like to live and work with guides. How free will factors into life and what destiny might mean.
You can find Mitchell online here.
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Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this post you also might like to join my email list. You get my free eBook Simply Learn Tarot and extra content about how to find happiness and li...2015-01-2700 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP31 5 Powerful Talks About DivinationMy good friend James has gathered together some wonderful teachers for a course called Embodied Divination: A Sacred Pilgrimage to Activate Your Creative Gifts. As part of promoting this class all 5 of us did an interview about the focus of our class. I don’t want to make this post all about selling – if you want to read the details they are below – but I wanted to share the great interviews with you. Though they mention the class they are not all about selling and each offers a tool that you could apply right away!
Enjoy!
A MEDI...2015-01-0300 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP30 Ethics, Authenticity, & Tarot with Theresa ReedEthics should it be the centre of our practice?
Theresa and I talk about the ethics of reading the cards, running your own business, following a spiritual path and rocking out like a boss.You can find Theresa online here.
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Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this post you also might like to join my email list. You get my free eBook Simply Learn Tarot and extra content about how to find happiness and live a spiritual life that I only share with m...2014-12-0900 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP29 Dreaming the Earth – A Conversation with James Wells
Does the Earth dream through us?
James and I talk step away from the cards and talk about dreams, omen,s circle process and other tools to dig deep into the interconnectedness of all things.You can find James online here.
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Andrew McGregor
If you enjoyed this post you also might like to join my email list. You get my free eBook Simply Learn Tarot and extra content about how to find happiness and live a spiritual life that I o...2014-11-1400 minThe Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekersEP28 Confessions, Competition, and Cooperation – A Conversation with Tierney SadlerAre you ready to laugh?
Tierney and I had a great time talking about how reading Lenormand will ruin your card reading life, how to deal with fear of competition, and a lot of laughing about all sorts of life problems along the way.
You can find Tierney online www.tierneysadler.com and www.1000spreads.com
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Andrew McGregor
“Confessional” by Emilio Labrador Used under Creative Commons License.2014-11-0700 min