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The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Phoenix LeFae: Witch, Author & Owner of the Witchy Shop: Milk & HoneySend us a textJoin us in this episode as we kick off 2026 and Season 5 to unleash your Spirit with Phoenix LeFae! Phoenix is a Witch, Author, and owner of a witchy shop called: Milk & Honey in Sebastopol, CA. She is trained in several Witchcraft traditions and is initiated into the Reclaiming Tradition of Witchcraft, the Avalon Druid Order, and Gardnerian Wicca. She offers readings and spell crafting support to her students and clients. She is also a published Author of several books including her newest book: Spirit Magic by Llewellyn Worldwide due out on...
2026-01-0932 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Nemetona - December New Moon - Guided MeditationSend us a textGlad Tidings for the Yuletide Season! I invite you to take a guided meditation journey with me to connect with the ancient Celtic Goddess of Sanctuary: Nemetona for the December New Moon. This guided meditation and more are available in my 3 books and audiobooks titled:The Oracle of Luna: Meditations with the Moon Goddess- Volumes 1,2, & 3 available on Amazon & Audible.Let’s start with a bit of history on Goddess Nemetona. Nemetona is an Ancient Romano-Celtic Goddess. She is the Lady of Sanctuary, of...
2025-12-1218 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Sara Haydon – Author of “Winter Magic: A Witch’s Yule” & Intentional Living AdvocateSend us a textGet ready to dive into Yule magic with Sara Haydon! Sara is an author and advocate for slow, intentional living. Her debut book, Winter Magic: A Witch’s Yule (Atlantic Books, 2024), explores the intersection of nature, seasonal living and personal spirituality. With a background in Psychology and years of experience in mental health and offender rehabilitation, she now writes and supports others on their journeys of inner transformation. From her cabin in the Finnish woods or while wandering the English countryside with her family, Sara shares moments of everyday magic on her...
2025-12-0536 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Flora Ware: Ceremonial Priestess, Pagan Songstress, Founder of EarthSong Temple & Vocal CoachSend us a textJoin us in this captivating episode as we discover sacred singing that celebrates the Divine Feminine with Flora Ware! Flora is a Ceremonialist, Song Priestess, Pagan Songstress, the founder of EarthSong Temple and vocal coach. Flora serves the global community through ceremony, singing circles, and earth magic. As a Ceremonial Priestess, Cyclic Living teacher, and sacred musician, Flora inspires all to awaken to their potential, embody their wisdom, and to celebrate the Goddess by bringing the feminine principle forward. Her newest album: The Center of the Pentacle celebrates Lunar Magick, and...
2025-11-2134 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Glen Rogers - Visual Artist of the Sacred Feminine - Author - Oracle Deck Creator & EducatorSend us a textDiscover the world of Art and the Sacred Feminine with the amazing Glen Rogers! In this episode, join us as we delve into Glen’s incredible body of work that intersects with ancient Goddess symbolism, HerStory themes, Women in their power and matriarchal cultures where Priestesses ruled. Glen is an internationally exhibited painter, printmaker and public sculptor. She relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area to Mexico in 2000 and currently lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Glen has an MFA in printmaking from San Jose State University. Glen’s artwork includes large scal...
2025-11-0735 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Jesamyn Angelica: High Priestess - Creatrix & Founder of Sisterhood of the Moon, Author & RitualistSend us a textGet ready to dive into Lunar Witchcraft with Jesamyn Angelica! Jesamyn is the founder and High Priestess of Sisterhood of the Moon, a matriarchal Goddess Tradition for all. For over thirty years, she has brought her Witchcraft practice and expertise in the Goddess Arts to her uniquely inclusive women’s empowerment work. A lifelong student trained in multiple traditions, she blends wit and humor with practical skills and cultivated wisdom to guide people of integrity toward authenticity through self-exploration. Jesamyn is the author of published by Llewellyn Worldwide, LLewellyn’s Complete Book...
2025-10-2435 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Mawiyah Bowmani - Author, HoodDoo Practitioner, Spirit Woman, Yoruba Priestess, Playwright & EducatorSend us a textGet ready to dive into Hoodoo with the remarkable Mawiyah Kai EL-Jamah Bomani! Mawiyah is a native of New Orleans, is a distinguished writer and spirit woman. She received the Southern Black Theatre Festival’s 2012-2013 Playwright of the Year award for her play, Spring Chickens. In 2008, Mawiyah earned her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of New Orleans. Beyond her writing, she is a respected educator, an 8th Generation Witch, and a Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba spiritual system. Mawiyah is also the host of th...
2025-10-1035 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Lilith Dorsey - Priestess, Author, Tarot Card Diviner, Filmaker, Choreographer/Performer & AnthropologistSend us a textJoin us for a fascinating discussion with the incredible Lilith Dorsey! Lilith hails from many magickal traditions. Their traditional education focused on Plant Science, Anthropology, and Film at the URI, NYU, and University of London, and their training includes numerous initiations in Lucumi, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. Lilith Dorsey is also a Voodoo Priestess and has been doing magick since 1991 for patrons, filmmaker of the documentary Bodies of Water: Voodoo Identity and Tranceformation,’ and choreographer/performer for Dr. John’s “Night Tripper” Voodoo Show. They are proud to be a published Black author o...
2025-09-2635 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Karen Tate - Goddess Spirituality Leader, Speaker, Author, Activist & Podcast Host of: Voices of the Sacred FeminineSend us a textJoin me on this episode as I speak with Karen Tate. Karen is a thought leader, speaker, author and activist, who bridges spirituality, personal transformation, culture and social justice. She has been named one of the Thirteen Most Influential Women in Goddess Spirituality and a Wisdom Keeper of the Women's Spirituality Movement. She is a popular public speaker many public events on the role of the Goddess in history and in modern culture. Karen started the first Goddess tours before they were mainstream and the original and longest running Goddess-oriented radio show /podcast: V...
2025-09-1930 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Rachel Roberts - Wolf Woman Rising Founder/Creatrix- Author - Priestess - TeacherSend us a textOn this episode, I am thrilled to speak with Rachel Roberts! Rachel is the author of LUPA, Wolf and Pantheon-The Romans, as well as an historian, sacred dance teacher, Priestess, empowerment and flower essence coach. She is the creatrix of Wolf Woman Rising, a wisdom school where she empowers you to embody your wisdom, reclaim your authentic, wild, courageous self and create a life lived on purpose. Through online community, courses and training, as well as in-person retreats and workshops she initiates all in embodied mythology, nature alchemy & divine...
2025-09-0534 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: H. Byron Ballard : Appalachian Folklorist, Author, Priestess & TeacherSend us a textH. Byron Ballard, is a Folklorist, Author, Priestess and Teacher. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at several festivals and conferences, including the Sacred Space Conference, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Starwood, Hexfest and many others. She serves as senior Priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC. She podcasts about Appalachian folkways on "Wyrd Mountain Gals." Her essays are featured in several anthologies, and she writes a regular column for SageWoman Magazine
2025-08-2929 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Patricia Telesco: Kitchen Witch, Author of: Cooking with the Kitchen Witch and A Kitchen Witch’s CookbookSend us a textIn this episode, I am very delighted to speak with Patricia "Trish" Telesco! Trish is a passionate Author and fusion cook. She has been a part of the Neo-Pagan community for nearly 40 years. During that time, Trish has written several books including Victorian Grimoire, 365 Goddess, A Kitchen Witch’s Cookbook and her most recent book, Cooking with the Kitchen Witch. Her Wiccan, Witchcraft, & Pagan books provide real and practical information on magick, spells, rituals, Shamanism, an...
2025-08-1634 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Patti Negri: Good Witch, Psychic Medium, TV Personality, Author, Podcast Host of “The Witching Hour”Send us a textGet ready to be amazed on this episode as I have a spellbinding conversation with Patti Negri! Patti is a Psychic-Medium and "Good Witch" best known for her recurring role on the Travel Channel & Discovery's #1 show Ghost Adventures and the #1 paranormal show on YouTube: TFIL Overnight with Elton Castee. @pattinegri is the international bestselling author of “Old World Magick for the Modern World”. She has a new book that came out in June 2025 from Llewellyn Books called “Dollcraft: A Witch’s Guide to Poppet Magick & Haunted Dolls” which we will discuss here. Patt...
2025-07-2533 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Nikki Wardwell Sleath: Occultist, Lucid Dream Teacher, Author & Priestess of the MorriganSend us a textJoin us in this episode for a fascinating conversation with Nikki Wardwell Sleath. Nikki is a formally trained Witch and professional Occult teacher. She is the founder of the Society of Witchcraft and Old Magick, holds a master’s degree in Integrative Health and Healing, is a Reiki Master/Teacher, and is trained through the highest level of shamanic dream teacher/facilitator training in Robert Moss’s School of Active Dreaming. She has worked with clients and students for many years. Nikki is also a longtime priestess of the Morrigan and acts as a...
2025-07-0436 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Deborah Blake: Author, Witch, Tarot & Oracle Deck CreatorSend us a textJoin us, for a spellbinding conversation with Deborah Blake! Deborah Blake is the author of eighteen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Eclectic Witch’s Book of Shadows, A Year and a Day of Everyday Magic, and The Everyday Witch’s Coven, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot and Oracle and Everyday Witch’s Familiars Oracle decks. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantas...
2025-06-2035 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Tiffany Hopkins: Author, Medium, Podcast Host of: “Normalize Talking to the Dead”- Lily DaleSend us a textJoin us, for a fascinating and meaningful conversation with Tiffany Hopkins! Tiffany Hopkins has has been a year-round resident of Lily Dale, NY since moving into her great-great grandmother’s cottage in 2018. Tiffany gives mediumship readings and works to share the unique experience of living surrounded by people who practice mediumship in Lily Dale through: Normalize Talking to The Dead, a Website, Podcast, and Residency. Her first book, “Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide to the Dead” (June 10, 2025) shares her story of moving to Lily Dal...
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Deadbeat PhilosophyIdeologies of Irishness (w/ Aidan Beatty)Aidan Beatty is a historian at Carnegie Mellon University and the current president of the American Conference for Irish Studies. Aidan is author of the books Masculinity and Power in Irish Nationalism, 1884-1938 (2016), Private Property and the Fear of Social Chaos (2023), and, most recently, The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism (2024).Aidan and Dave chat about Irishness, ideology, whiteness, stereotypes, the history of private property, Marx & Engels, the Russian Revolution, Jewish history and identity, martyrdom, disciplinary divergences and overlaps between history and philosophy, and much else besides.Aidan’s...
2025-05-081h 00The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Irisanya Moon: Author, Witch, Priestess, Poet and International Teacher in the Reclaiming Witchcraft TraditionSend us a textJoin us, for an intriguing conversation with Irisanya Moon! Irisanya is a Witch, Priestess, Author of several books, Poet and devotee of Aphrodite. She teaches classes and camps in the Reclaiming Witchcraft tradition around the world. Her latest book is: “HESTIA: Goddess of Hearth, Home and Community” She lives in Sonoma county California. *Stay tuned until the end where Irisanya gives us a short Hestia blessing for the home*Originally from the Midwest; Irisanya moved to California and has been invested in the...
2025-05-0435 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Joey Morris: Celtic Hedge Witch, Priestess of Morrigan, Author & Creatrix of Starry Eyed SuppliesSend us a textJoin us, for an enthralling conversation with Joey Morris! Joey Morris is a Celtic Hedge Witch, Priestess of the Morrigan, Author, and Creatrix behind Starry Eyed Supplies. She shares information on topics such as: Paganism and Celtic Hedge Witchcraft on her Starry Eyed Witch Youtube channel since 2012. Joey has been serving the Pagan community with videos, books, poetry and Witch items for over ten years. Trained as a Priestess of Morrigan, she has a unique perspective on integrating Celtic Paganism for a modern age. Her latest book is: “Celtic Hedge Witchery: A Modern Ap...
2025-04-1834 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Kahuna Leilani Birely - Dianic High Priestess, Hawaiian Kahuna & Founder of: Daughters of the Goddess Women’s TempleSend us a textJoin us, for a lively conversation with Leilani Kahuna Birely! Leilani is a Native Hawaiian Kahuna and Dianic High Priestess who teaches ancient Hawaiian healing and Goddess wisdom. She is the founder/ritual director of Daughters of the Goddess Women’s Temple in the San Francisco Bay Area. Leilani has co-authored the book: “On Holy Ground: Commitment and Devotion to Sacred Lands” with Luisah Teish. *Stay tuned until the end when Leilani gives us a short Spring Goddess Invocation ** Leilani chats about her ear...
2025-04-0432 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Lorraine Monteagut PhD - Latine Witch- Author of: BRUJAS: The Magic and Power of Witches of ColorSend us a textJoin us, for an illuminating conversation with Lorraine Monteagut! Lorraine Monteagut, Ph.D., is a queer Latine Witch and author of BRUJAS: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color. Lorraine's scholarship in occult ancestral spiritualities traces the diverse traditions of contemporary magical practices. Lorraine's second book, Modern Witchcraft for Dummies is forthcoming in April 2025. She is the creator of Witchy Heights, a community space for practical magic and spiritual activism. *Stay tuned until the end when Lorraine gives us a short...
2025-03-2236 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: 75th Podcast Episode Celebration MessageSend us a textIn this short episode, I celebrate the publishing of the 75th podcast episode of the Oracle of Luna Podcast!! This is a HUGE milestone and a big deal to me as the host and producer of this podcast show. I am especially grateful to all the incredible Goddess guests that have been on my show in the last few years!!All of these Women are elevating the divine feminine in the world and amplifying the voice of the Goddess for a planet in need of wholeness, harmony, balance, justice and peace...
2025-03-0902 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Dr. Carla Ionescu, PhD - Artemis Historian & Expert and Author of: "She Who Hunts"Send us a textJoin us with the 75th episode of The Oracle of Luna for a captivating conversation with Dr. Carla Ionescu PhD! Carla is a historian and leading expert on Artemis, specializing in the study of Goddess worship, sacred rituals, and female-led religious traditions. She is the author of She Who Hunts, an in-depth exploration of Artemis as a powerful and complex deity across cultures. Through The Artemis Mapping Project, Dr. Ionescu is documenting ancient Artemis temples using non-invasive archaeological methods, reconnecting sacred landscapes to their...
2025-03-0734 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Lacey Burbage - Modern Folk Healer- Witch and Author of: Naturally Modern MagickSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for a delightful conversation with Lacey Burbage! Lacey is a fourth-generation folk healer and Witch who follows a Pagan/Animist path. As an ordained Priestess of the Goddess, she practices a nature-based tradition that has its roots in modern Wicca. Lacey specializes in domestic magic, including hearth, cottage, hedge, green, and kitchen magic. Her accessible spells, invocations, and charms, provide solutions to everyday situations to activate your Witchery and harness the divine energy of Nature. *Stay tuned until the end when Lacey gives us...
2025-02-2834 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Evelyn Rysdyk - Shaman - Teacher & Author of: "Shamanic Creativity"Send us a textJoin us in this episode, for a fascinating conversation with Evelyn Rysdyk! Evelyn is an internationally recognized, Shamanic Teacher and Author of several best selling books including, The Norse Shaman, Spirit Walking a Course in Shamanic Power, The Nepalese Shamanic Path: Practices for Negotiating the Spirit World and her latest book: Shamanic Creativity. She is also the founder of Spirit Passages Academy and the New Humans• New Earth Summit.We chat about how Evelyn was...
2025-02-1434 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Pauline Breen - Author of: “Maman Brigitte” & Priestess of BrigidSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for a spellbinding conversation with Pauline Breen! Pauline is a Priestess of Brigid and the Author of several books including: “Brigid: Goddess and Saint of Ireland”, “Maman Brigitte: Dark Goddess of Africa and Ireland” and "Brigantia- War Goddess” . Pauline is passionate about researching and sharing all the various faces of Goddess Brigid. She lives in Ireland. *And Pauline gives us a short invocation to Maman Brigitte at the end of the episode-so stay tuned!We chat about...
2025-01-3034 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: SKADI - Wolf Full Moon January - Guided MeditationSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna; we will go on a January Wolf Full Moon meditation journey with the Norse Goddess Skadi. I will be your guide, as we align with the current cosmic energies with the Full Moon in Cancer and take a transformative inner journey to the snowy/icy mountains to meet with Goddess Skadi and your inner Wolf.Skadi, also named Skade, Skadhi or Skathi is a fierce Warrior Queen, Giantess, Goddess of Winter, and a skilled hunter-who walks between the worlds of untamed wildness in...
2025-01-1131 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Cait Johnson - Witch, Author, Counselor & Creative MidwifeSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an intriguing conversation with Cait Johnson! Cait is an eclectic Witch, Counselor and Author of several books including: “Witch in the Kitchen”, “Celebrating the Great Mother” and "Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging”. Cait is also a freelance editor, counselor, creative midwife and she lives in the Hudson Valley area of New York.Cait tells us about her early beginnings as a Witch and creating a coven that was performance based. She began writing books and her latest...
2024-12-2632 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Claire Casely - Fairy Whisperer, Podcast Host of The Fairy Whisperer Podcast - Fairy Expert/ResearcherSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an intriguing conversation with Fairy Whisperer, Fairy Expert and the Host of the Fairy Whisperer Podcast: Claire Casely! Claire is dedicated to facilitating a magical and safe space for those who want to foster a connection with Fairies as well as enchantment within themselves. Claire’s research and commitment helps to preserve the old ways, folklore, and the wild places where Fairies reside. She lives in England.Claire tells us about her first encounter with Fairies in Cornwall and discovered later the area in...
2024-12-1531 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Judika Illes - Author, Witch, Witchcraft Expert & Tarot Card ReaderSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an intriguing conversation with Witch, Author, and Tarot Card Reader: Judika Illes! Judika is a lifelong student, lover and practitioner of the magical arts. She is the author of several books on Witchcraft, spells, and spirits, including the best selling: Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits, Pure Magic, Daily Magic, Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and her latest book: Witches, A Compendium. Judika is a professional tarot...
2024-11-2732 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Healing the Damage of Patriarchy through Moon Circles presentation at the 2024 Return to the Mother SummitSend us a textIn this episode, I am delighted to be one of the featured presenters in the Return to the Mother Online Global Summit 2024 created by my friend Frances Billinghurst. The topic that I will be speaking about is: Healing the Damage of Patriarchy Through Moon Circles.In the Return to the Mother Summit, we will be creating a safe and sacred space where a global community of soul-aligned change-makers and visionaries can be inspired as to how to create a new future direction for ourselves, our human collective and for our beloved...
2024-11-2343 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Leeza Robertson - Author, Tarot Deck Creator & PriestessSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for a conversation with the Author, Priestess, and Tarot Deck Creator: Leeza Roberston! Leeza Robertson is an international bestselling author with Llewellyn Worldwide. She has created and published several Tarot Decks since 2016. She is passionate about exploring the connection between the Goddess and the Priestess path. Leeza is from the Aussie bush and is living her best life in Las Vegas, Nevada.Leeza tells us she is not a spiritual person as much as she is a researcher. Her wife influenced Leeza with opening u...
2024-11-1530 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Rev. Angie Buchanan - Death Midwife - Founder & Spiritual Director of Earth Traditions Church, Pagan Speaker, Officiant, and RitualistSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for a thought provoking conversation and with Rev. Angie Buchanan. Angie is a Founder and the Spiritual Director of Earth Traditions Church(since 2008), and of Gaia's Womb(for 26 years), an interfaith spirituality group that has been producing women's spiritual retreats since 1998. and a Certified Death Midwife; having developed a program that provides hands-on, intensive training for compassionate end-of-life care, and information about ecologically sensitive funerals.She is a life-long Pagan animist with over 40 years of experience as a speaker, officiant, and ritualist. She served...
2024-11-0153 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Witch’s Animal Familiars - A Group Discussion with: Madame Pamita, Monica Crosson, Mael Brigde & Bridget EngelsSend us a textJoin us for some Witchy fun and compelling dialogue with 4 Witches! Madame Pamita, Monica Crosson, Mael Brigde and myself discuss our Animal Familiars. Witches have a long history of partnering with Familiars for spellwork and magic throughout the ages. Here, we chat about how we met our Familiars, what makes our relationship with our Familiars special to us, explore who they are and how we have formed trusted magical partnerships with our Familiars. So, let’s Introduce the magical 4 Women on this show:Madame Pamita is a Uk...
2024-10-2932 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Alice Markham-Cantor - Author of “The Once and Future Witch Hunt-A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present’ and Co-Producer of “A Witch Story” filmSend us a textNEW! Join us in this episode, for a spellbinding conversation with Alice Markham-Cantor! Alice is the Author of: “The Once and Future Witch Hunt-A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present” and the Film Co-Producer of ”A Witch Story”, an award-winning documentary film about Salem and her research. Alice is a descendant of Martha Carrier, one of the Women accused and hanged at Salem. Her work has been published in New York Magazine, Scientific American, The Nation, and elsewhere. She serves on the working committ...
2024-10-1832 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Lisa Levart - Photographer/ Artist / Author of “Goddess on Earth; Portraits of the Divine Feminine”Send us a textJoin us in this episode, for a captivating conversation with Photographer, Artist, Author of “Goddess on Earth: Portraits of the Divine Feminine” and Oracle Deck creator: Lisa Levart! Lisa’s lifelong personal assignment is to celebrate contemporary Women while drawing upon ancient stories to elevate their life journeys. She photographs archetypal imagery that is made to inspire Women to be their most powerful selves. Levart’s iconic photographs have appeared in numerous publications, including: New York magazine, The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, Time magazine...
2024-10-1232 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Baba Yaga - New Moon October - Guided MeditationSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna; we will go on an October New Moon meditation journey with the Slavic Goddess Baba Yaga. I will be your guide, as we align with the current cosmic energies with the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Libra and take a mystical journey to the deep woods and mountains of Eastern Europe to connect with Baba Yaga. I recommend that you listen to this episode with your eyes closed, being totally present, so you allow yourself to go on this inner journey.
2024-10-0416 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Gina Martin- Author, Priestess, Healer & Community Circle LeaderSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an enchanting conversation with Author, Priestess, and community circle leader: Gina Martin! Gina, is the Author of the “When She Wakes” book series (Womancraft Publishing) starting with “Sisters of the Solstice Moon” book taking place in a pre-patriarchal world where priestesses come together and bring Goddess wisdom forward. She has also written a series called “Daughters of the Goddess” and she continues to write more books to this series. The characters in Gina's books have a common thread of amplifying and serving the Goddess so She can be s...
2024-09-2832 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Molly Remer- Priestess, Poet, Author, Story Goddess Statues Creatrix & Community Circle LeaderSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an enchanting conversation with Poet, Priestess, and Goddess Statues Creatrix: Molly Remer! Molly, is a Priestess, Mystic, Author and Poet in central Missouri USA. Molly and her husband Mark co-create Story Goddesses at Brigid’s Grove. Molly is the Author of many books, including "Walking with Persephone", "Whole and Holy", "Womanrunes", the "Goddess Devotional", and "365 Days of Goddess". She is the creatrix of the devotional experience #30DaysofGoddess and she loves savoring small magic, honoring the sacred and everyday enchantment.Molly has been gathering co...
2024-09-1435 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Kris Spisak - Author of “Becoming Baba Yaga”, Word & Story Historian, Editor & Workshop LeaderSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an illuminating chat with Author, Word Historian, Workshop Leader Kris Spisak! Kris is an author of: “Becoming Baba Yaga; Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods”, “The Baba Yaga Mask” and “Get a Grip On Your Grammar” among other books. She has been spotlighted in Writer's Digest and The Huffington Post for her work helping other writers. Kris shares her Ukrainian upbringing and stories that she heard from family and how this influenced her passion for writing, Baba Yaga and the importance of words and storytelling.We talk ab...
2024-08-3135 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Kellianna- Goddess Singer/Musician/Performer & Eclectic PaganSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an fantabulous chat with Goddess Songstress & Performer Kellianna! Kellianna is a singer/songwriter, performer and eclectic Pagan whose music is based on stories of Goddesses, Myth & Magic, Paganism and Women’s empowerment. *At the end of this episode Kelliana sings to us a short special Goddess chant/song called: ”The Mother Shares Her Love” Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. She has recorded several albums and her Albums/CD’s,” Lady Moon” and “I Walk with the Goddess” are being recognized around the globe a...
2024-08-1235 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Goddess Sekhmet - New Moon August - Guided Meditation.Send us a textWelcome to this August Goddess Sekhmet/New Moon Guided Meditation! In this transformative meditation, I will be your guide as we align with the current cosmic energies of the New Moon in Leo and Lionsgate Portal to connect with the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet. Sekhmet, the Lion Headed is one of the oldest and most worshiped Goddesses in the Egyptian Pantheon. Her name derives from the word “Sekhem” which means power. Her magical power is both to heal and to destroy. Sekhmet is a warrior Goddess, fierce and powerful, protec...
2024-08-0513 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Yemaya - July New Moon - Guided Goddess MeditationSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna; we will go on a July New Moon meditation journey with the Yoruban Goddess Yemaya. I will be your guide, as we align with the current cosmic energies with the New Moon in Cancer and take a transformative inner journey to the ocean to meet with Goddess Yemaya.Yemaya is the Yoruban Orisha or Goddess of the living ocean, considered the Mother of All. Yemaya hails from the Yoruba religion of Nigeria, where she was originally the River Goddess, believed...
2024-07-0610 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Cawnawyn Mor - Songstress/Songwriter, Astrologer & WitchSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an enchanting chat with Songstress & Astrologer Cawnawayn Mor! Cawnawyn is a singer/songwriter, astrologer, and eclectic Witch.Her music is based on stories of ritual, paganism, fantasy, and folktale. She shares her astrology and music with audiences during live rituals and on social media in partnership with The Divine Warrior Witches.She offers additional online astrology classes & Moon forecasts to those interested in learning her approach to astrology used in her magickal practice. She lives in the Pacific Northwest area. As the Divine W...
2024-06-2924 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Danu Forest - Celtic Shaman & Seer, Author, Ceremonialist, Wisewoman, Healer/Herbalist, Witch & TeacherSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for an excellent chat with Celtic Witch & Author Danu Forest! Danu is a traditional Bean Feasa or Wisewoman of Irish and English descent with over 30 years’ experience in the Celtic tradition. Born with the second sight she is a natural seer working closely with the spirits of the land and its ancestral and Otherworldly intelligences as well as plant and tree spirits and the genius loci, the old gods or powers of place. She is a Celtic spirit worker, healer and a plant sp...
2024-06-1633 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Robin Corak - Author of: “Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power”, Pagan Speaker/Teacher & PriestessSend us a textJoin us in this episode, for a captivating chat with Author Robin Corak!Robin is a devotee of Persephone and author of “Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power” by MoonBooks. Robin shares a special Persephone blessing towards the end of the episode - so stay tuned! Robin has been working with Goddesses, dreams, and other spiritual modalities for over 25 years. She has been a featured speaker at local, national and international conferences including Paganicon, Mooncon, Ninefold Festival, and the Water Priestess Confluence.
2024-06-1223 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: 50th Podcast Episode Celebration MessageSend us a textIn this short episode, I announce the publishing of the 50th podcast episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast!! This is a HUGE milestone and a big deal to me as the host and producer of this podcast show. I am especially grateful to all the incredible Goddess guests that have been on my show in the last few years!!All of these Women are elevating the divine feminine in the world. This podcast amplifies the voice of the Goddess for a planet in need of wholeness, harmony and peace. Thank...
2024-06-0803 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani - Author, HoodDoo Practitioner, Spirit Woman, Yoruba Priestess, Playwright & EducatorSend us a textIn this episode, I have a fascinating chat with Author Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani! Mawiyah is an 8th Generation Witch, Egun Medium, Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality, educator and award winning playwright. Mawiyah lives, writes, conducts Orisa rituals, spiritual consultations, womb-warrior women workshops, house cleansings, and divinations in both Northern and Southern Louisiana. Mawiyah’s first book with Llewellyn Worldwide is titled: “Conjuring the Calabash: Empowering Women with Hoodoo Spells and Magick”.Growing up in New Orleans- the gumbo stew of African, Indige...
2024-06-0725 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Jane Meredith: Ritualist Teacher & Author of Goddess Spirituality BooksSend us a textJoin us in this new episode for a captivating chat with Author Jane Meredith! Jane is a Ritualist, Teacher of magical workshops/classes and author of several best selling books including Aspecting the Goddess and Journey to the Dark Goddess. We chatted about Jane’s formative years,her family, influences and the power of place communing with nature in Australia where she lives. Trained in both Drama,Teaching and Writing; Jane is passionate about teaching embodiment of the Goddess in her many asp...
2024-06-0231 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Elysia Gallo - Senior Acquisitions Editor at Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing for Witchcraft, Paganism & MagicSend us a textIn this episode, I have a fascinating chat with Elysia Gallo! Elysia is Sr. Acquisitions Editor for Llewellyn Worldwide, where she's been polishing manuscripts and providing authors guidance since 2005. Her specialty topics there are Witchcraft, Paganism, Magic, Goddess Spirituality and more. Over the past two years; I’ve interviewed many talented and magical Llewellyn authors on my podcast. And I am privileged to speak with this editor who is closely involved in the publishing of Goddess Spiritual/ Witchcraft/Pagan books.As a Sr. Editor; Elysia wants to help pe...
2024-05-3128 min
The Rev Craft Biz PodcastChoosing Personal Practice Over Business Growth - with Lucy Engels#05: Lucy Engels joins us after recently choosing to deliberately not grow her business into the realm of needing to hire people, and instead, focus on taking satisfying commissions whilst working a part-time job that she doesn't bring home at the end of the day.Show NotesWebsite: https://lucyengels.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/_lucyengels/Jenny Haynes - https://pappersaxsten.com/BOM with Jenny Haynes and Lucy Engels - https://not-just-curves.newzenler.com/courses/not-just-curves-bom-2023Naive Melody Quilt - https://lucyengels.com...
2024-05-221h 16The Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Arin Murphy-Hiscock: Author & GreenWitchSend us a textIn this episode, we have a captivating chat with Author Arin Murphy-Hiscock! Arin is a GreenWitch who lives in Montreal, Canada. She is the author of several popular books on Witchcraft and nature-based spirituality, including: The Green Witch, The House Witch, The Witch’s Book of Self-Care, The Green Witch’s Grimoire, The Green Witch’s Garden, and The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck. We chatted about Arin’s writing career as a bookstore experience and then on to a publishi...
2024-05-1735 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Lucya Starza: Author, Witch & FolkloristSend us a textIn this episode, we have a delightful chat with Author Lucya Starza!Lucya is a Pagan writer and eclectic Witch with a background in Gardnerian Wicca as well as English folk magic who lives in London. We chatted about Lucya’s formative years, her family, influences and early Wiccan journey in England. Lucya shares her Pagan know-how by teaching classes at Treadwell's Bookshop in London and various festivals in the UK. She is the author of several titles in the Moon Books’ Pagan Portals series: Candle Magic, Guided Visualizations, Popp...
2024-05-0328 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Persephone - April Full Moon - Guided Goddess MeditationSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna; we will go on an April Full Moon meditation journey with the Greek Goddess Persephone. I will be your guide, as we align with the current cosmic energies and take a transformative inner journey to the Underworld to meet with Goddess Persephone.Persephone, is Demeter's daughter by Zeus, abducted wife of Hades and Queen of the Underworld. She brings us some very powerful energy to work with in our lives. With her we see the endless cycle of death and...
2024-04-2717 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels Presents - Monica Crosson: Author, Master Gardener & WitchSend us a textIn this episode, I am so thrilled to have an entrancing chat with Author Monica Crosson! Monica is a Master Gardener and Witch who lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest digging in the dirt and tending her magickal garden. We chatted about Monica’s formative years, her family, influences and the power of place where her gardening journey began and thrives. Monica has been a practicing Witch, Author and gardening educator for over 30 years. She shares her gardening know-how by supporting others who want to live in balance with the Earth. We di...
2024-04-1334 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Quan Yin - Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse - Guided Goddess MeditationSend us a textIn this episode, join me at the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in March as we embark on a transformative inner journey to meet with the Goddess Quan Yin. She asks us to hold space for compassion for ourselves and others. Forgiveness dissolves matter from one state to another and nothing is permanent. Spring always comes again; no matter how hard the winter has been. With Quan Yin’s guidance; we can purify our bodies, minds, and spirits to restore us to wholeness. So now, I invite you now to relax, go within as...
2024-03-2417 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Priestess Stephanie Rose Bird - Author, Artist, Herbalist, Green Witch & HooDoo PractitionerSend us a textOn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast; I am so honored to share this captivating chat with Priestess Stephanie Rose Bird! Priestess Stephanie is a Black magick maker and healer. Her writing brings to the fore her eclectic practices, combined with her passion for mythology, folklore, and fairytales from around the world, but especially of her ancestry - the African diaspora.We delve into Stephanie’s spiritual & creative journey, the magic of African folklore & storytelling, spirituality with herbalism, the power & mystery of trees, and why human connection with trees has...
2024-03-1535 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: New Moon/Goddess Eostre - Guided MeditationSend us a textWelcome to this March 2024 New Moon/Eostre Guided Meditation! In this episode, join me as winter turns to spring and we embark on a magical inner journey to meet with the pagan Goddess Eostre. Also known as Ostara; Eostre is an ancient Germanic Goddess who represents the Spring Equinox, renewal and rebirth along with the fertility of spring and the dawn. In this guided meditation, you’ll be accompanied by a March hare, a wise guide who leads you through the transition from your winter’s hibernation to connect with Eostre and your...
2024-03-0715 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: New Moon/Goddess Brigid - Guided MeditationSend us a textWelcome to this February 2024 New Moon/Brigid Guided Meditation! In this transformative short meditation, I will be your guide as we align with the current cosmic energies and take an inner journey to connect with the Celtic Goddess Brigid. She is one of the most beloved and worshiped of Goddesses, now as well as in the ancient past and is celebrated on Brigid's Day, Imbolc and Candlemas on February 1st & 2nd. Brigid is a powerful and ancient Triple Goddess who is associated with Healing, Poetry/Creativity, Smithcraft, Midwifery; all united by her...
2024-02-0912 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Cairelle Perilloux and Laura Hegle - Contributing authors to and co-editors of "Brigid's Light" & co-founders of the Sanctuary of BrigidSend us a textOn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast; I am so thrilled to share my chat with Cairelle Perilloux and Laura Hegle! Cairelle and Laura are devotees of the Goddess Brigid, are contributing authors to and co-editors of "Brigid's Light", an anthology that celebrates the Goddess and saint, and co-founders of the Sanctuary of Brigid and it's flame keeping circle, Sisters of the Flame . They speak about how together they co-create and weave their Celtic ancestry into their devotion and how the "Brigid's Light" anthology reflects the power, healing, folklore and magic o...
2024-02-0234 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Ava Park- Museum of Woman Founder/Director, Priestess of the Goddess Temple of OC & Author/Host of Queen Teachings for WomenSend us a textWe kick off 2024 & Season 3 with this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast! I am so thrilled to chat with Ava Park. Ava is recognized as one of the finest women’s ritualists living today. She is the Founder /Director of the Museum of Woman—the only museum of it's kind teaching the public about the hidden history of humanity through the stories of Goddesses, Queens, and WiseWomen from the Paleolithic to the present. Ava is the presiding Priestess of the Goddess Temple of Orange County which is the...
2024-01-1235 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Glenys Livingstone Ph.D. - Author, Foremother of Goddess Spirituality, Ceremonial Leader & TeacherSend us a textOn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, I am so honored to chat with Glenys Livingstone Ph.D. Glenys is the author of: “PaGaian Cosmology: Re-inventing Earth-based Goddess Religion”, which fuses the indigenous traditions of Old Europe with scientific theory, feminism, and a poetic relationship with place. Hers is an Eco spirituality that honors and celebrates the Earth-Sun annual cycle but also incorporates the unfolding of the Cosmos based on the Triple Goddess’ 3 main phases of Womanhood: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Glenys hails from Australia, where she has facilitated seasona...
2023-12-1632 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Susun Weed- Wise Woman, Green Witch & AuthorSend us a textOn this episode I chat with the incredible Wise Woman, Green Witch and Author - Susun Weed.Susun takes us on a wild journey, and talks about her Wise Woman philosophy and teachings in a thought provoking episode about herbalism - the people’s medicine. We uncover how the Wise Woman tradition nourishes the wholeness of the unique individual and how it differs from other forms of medicine. Susun believes that herbal medicine is the people's medicine and has devoted her life to reweaving the healing cloak of the Ancients. She is cr...
2023-11-0333 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Frances Billinghurst - Witch, Author, Metaphysician, High Priestess at the Temple of the Dark MoonSend us a textI am especially thrilled to speak with - Frances Billinghurst! Frances is an Author, Metaphysician, Energy Worker and High Priestess at the Temple of the Dark Moon who has as been exploring the occult and esoteric sciences for many years. Hailing from Australia, she is the author of an increasing number of titles including Dancing the Sacred Wheel , Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms, Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life, and her newest book: On Her Silver Rays: A Guide to the Moon, Myth and Magic. On th...
2023-10-0634 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Z. Budapest - Mother of Goddess Spirituality, Founder of Dianic Wicca, Author, Activist, Feminist, Visionary High Priestess & WitchSend us a textI am supremely honored to speak with Z. Budapest in this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast! Zsuzsanna Budapest is the Mother of the Goddess Spirituality movement and Founder of Dianic Wicca. She has been one of the most influential visionary Witches in the Herstory of witchcraft. Hungarian born, Z. Budapest fled to the US when she was 16 and studied theater/improv in New York and at Second City in Chicago. We chat about her involvement as an activist in the Women’s Liberation movement in the early 70’s and her destiny to be...
2023-08-3035 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Yeshe Matthews - Priestess at Mt. Shasta Goddess Temple -Female Mysteries Devotee - Dharma Practitioner & CeremonialistSend us a textOn this episode; I am so delighted to chat with Yeshe Matthews. Yeshe is an ordained Priestess & Sybil at the Mt. Shasta Goddess Temple where leads Goddess online and in-person ceremonies, retreats & rituals. She weaves a rich tapestry of cross-cultural traditions in her magical offerings with her unique blend of Dharma practice and Goddess Spirituality. Yeshe received her Master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Women's History and has performed sacred drama, studied Tibetan Buddhism, as well as immersed herself in the Dianic Wiccan tradition in the San Francisco bay area with Z. Bu...
2023-05-2631 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Najah Lightfoot - Author & Sister Priestess of the Divine FeminineSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am exceptionally thrilled to share a captivating conversation with present day Goddess: Najah Lightfoot. We delve into Najah's early interest in Goddess spirituality, Hoodoo, Vodou as a sacred religion, music, her published books: Powerful Juju: Goddesses, Music & Magic for Comfort, Guidance & Protection, and the bestselling Good Juju: Mojos, Rites & Practices for the Magical Soul. Najah is also a regular contributor to Llewellyn annuals. We chat about her dedication to inspiring us to lead our best magickal life with accessible Goddess w...
2023-03-2933 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Marion Brigantia - Priestess of Brigid & Glastonbury Goddess Conference Co-OrganizerSend us a textIn this episode, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Marion Brigantia!Marion is a Priestess of Brighde-Brigantia of Avalon, Sister of Rhiannon and Goddess Luminary Leader in Glastonbury UK and worldwide. Marion is also the co-organizer of the annual Glastonbury Goddess Conference, and a guardian of the Temple of Avalon. Marion shares her spiritual journey and her devotion to the Goddess & Saint Brigid. We also learn about the sacred land around Glastonbury, her Brighde-Brigantia courses which are a myriad of in-person and online trainings and workshops remembering, reclaiming and celebrating the...
2023-02-1333 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Astrea Taylor - Author, Witch & Fire DancerSend us a textOn this episode to start 2023 off magically; I speak with Astrea Taylor. We chat about Astrea’s spiritual journey as an eclectic Witch and as an Author. She encourages and empowers us in her writing to forge our true path using our intuition to guide us and give meaning with creative projects, magic making and the witchcraft that we do. She is an eclectic Pagan Witch, fire dancer and the Author of : “IntuitiveWitchcraft”, “Air Magic”, “Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods”, and the forthcoming book: “Inspiring Creativity Through Magick” (coming July 8th, 2023). She shares her love of sci...
2023-01-1327 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Danielle Blackwood - Sacred Astrologer, Author, Therapist, WitchSend us a textOn this episode; I am exceptionally thrilled to chat with Danielle Blackwood. Danielle is a professional Astrologer, Registered Counseling Therapist (RTC) in private practice, and the author of the bestselling book: The Twelve Faces of The Goddess: Transform Your Life with Astrology, Magick and the Sacred Feminine and the recent release, A Lantern in the Dark: Navigate Life's Crossroads with Story, Ritual and Sacred Astrology. She is also a regular contributor for Llewellyn's annuals and her work has appeared many times in The Witches' Datebook and The Witches' Calendar, among others. Danielle is a...
2022-12-1030 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Amy Hale, PhD. - Author, Curator, Folklorist, Occult-Surrealist Artist: Ithell Colquhoun ExpertSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, I have a chat with: Dr. Amy Hale. Amy is a writer, curator, and critic, and folklorist doing her work in the UK and US. Amy’s research on the incredible British female Occultist/Surrealist artist, Ithell Calquhoun is fascinating! Ithell Colquhoun was a unique and esoteric artist who merged her passion of Occultism, Magic, Surrealism, Sacred Landscape and Celtic spirituality into her unique and powerful paintings and drawings. We talk about how Ithell was very involved in several spiritual communities during the 1940’s & 1950’s with...
2022-11-1831 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Stephanie Woodfield - Priestess of the Morrigan, Author, Ritualist, Morrigu's Daughters founderSend us a textI’m thrilled to have this enchanting conversation with Author & Morrigan Priestess - Stephanie Woodfield! In this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, we delve into the ancient and complex Irish dark Goddess, Morrigan or the Morrigan. Also known as: the Great Queen, Raven Battle Goddess, The Phantom Queen, she is a sacred triad comprised of Anu, Macha, and Badb. She is connected to war, sovereignty, shapeshifting, magic and much more.We discuss Stephanie’s incredible books in particular: “Priestess of the Morrigan, Prayers, Rituals & Devotional Work to the Great Queen...
2022-11-1031 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Goddess Morrigan - A Guided Meditation JourneySend us a textSamhain & Halloween Blessings!! We shall pass through the veil and go on a mystical guided meditation journey with the Goddess Morrigan. She who is shrouded in Mystery, who is the Phantom-Queen, Dark Goddess of Death, Great Raven Queen and Shapeshifter. Indeed, Morrigan is called by several different names: Morrigu, Morgaine, Morrighan, and Morgan Le Fay. She is seen in many guises, and is one of the foremost of Triple Goddesses. Her different aspects are represented by the fertility maiden, the mother cauldron and the death crone. Life - Death...
2022-10-2913 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Cyndi Brannen, PhD - Author, Psychologist, Teacher, Hekate DevoteeSend us a textI’m very honored & excited to have this illuminating conversation with Author, Psychologist, Teacher and Hekate devotee - Cyndi Brannen, PhD! In this epsiode of the Oracle of Luna podcast, we delve into the complex Triple Goddess, Hekate, also known as: the Queen of the Witches, Lady of the Crossroads, Dark Mother of All, Keeper of the Keys, Guardian, Gatekeeper & Guide of the Three Realms, etc. We discuss Cyndi’s incredible book: “Keeping Her Keys, An Introduction to Hekate’s Modern Witchcraft”, her online classes at the Covina Institute, how she became dedicated to Hekate...
2022-10-2331 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: M. Isidora Forrest - ISIS Priestess & Author of: ISIS Magic: Cultivating a Relationship With the Goddess of 10,000 NamesSend us a textI'm super pleased & excited to chat with the ISIS Priestess & Author: M. Isidora Forrest in this episode. Her book is: “ISIS Magic: Cultivating a Relationship With the Goddess of 10,000 Names”. Here we explore this most worshipped and ancient of Egyptian Goddesses. We discuss ISIS’ history and her many aspects that have kept her relevant for centuries and well into the future. As an all encompassing cosmic Goddess, ISIS has many divine and human aspects worthy of connecting and developing a sacred devotion and relationship with. Isidora has been a devotee to the Goddess ISIS fo...
2022-10-1731 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Madame Pamita - Slavic Spiritualist, Author, Podcaster, Owner of online store: Parlour of WondersSend us a textI'm absolutely honored & thrilled to chat with the Slavic Spiritualist: Madame Pamita in this episode. Her book: “Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” explores the powerful crone Goddess, Baba Yaga, who will empower, enlighten and initiate you into her unique magic by reading this delightful book! It is full of Slavic folktales, magical traditions & crafts, witchery and ancient wisdom. Madame Pamita is also a tarot reader, candle maker, spell caster and the owner of the online apothecary: Madame Pamita’s Parlour of Wonders. She hosts magical p...
2022-09-2632 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Queens of Avalon & Sacred Apple - Mabon Guided MeditationSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels we will part the mists and take a mystical inner journey to the Isle of Avalon. This is a guided meditation into the realm steeped in Celtic mysticism, Arthurian legend and magic. Avalon means; “Isle of the Apples” and in this place of the soul - the fruits of the Goddesses’ abundance thrives. Their are many ancient apple orchards in Avalon and as we approach the season of Autumn and Mabon; I invite you to take an inner journey to this holy i...
2022-09-1522 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Heather Greene - Author of: Lights, Camera, WITCHCRAFT!!Send us a textI am exceptionally excited to chat with: Heather Greene about the role of the Witch in American TV/Movies! Her book: Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witchcraft in American Film and Television explores the evolution of Witch roles as they are portrayed throughout the decades in Movies/TV/Hollywood and viewed through the lens of socio/cultural, historical and political influences since the late 1800s up to 2020. We also converse about the types of Witch roles in American cinema ranging from Samantha in "Bewitched", Morticia in "The Addams Family" , the Wicked Wi...
2022-09-0630 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Katie Gerrard - Seer, Norse Witchcraft Seidr practitioner, Author & HypnotherapistSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am very stoked to share a fascinating conversation with present day Goddess: Katie Gerrard. We discuss Katie’s early beginnings in Essex, UK and also attending Welsh University, her influences, her research on Norse Witchcraft and her involvement with Wiccan covens. We discover how Katie creatively and uniquely blends her Seidr practice with her psychology work using extensive research and her innate gifts. She is the author of two books: “Seidr: The Gate Is Open” and “...
2022-08-1533 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Goddess Freyja - Guided MeditationSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels we will go on a mystical journey with the Norse Goddess: Freyja! This is a guided meditation for Goddess connection and deep transformation with the most worshipped and complex Goddess in Norse mythology. Freyja is the Goddess of war, sex, love, fertility Seidr and magic! She is the leader of the Valkyries who embodies the sacred feminine and the sacred masculine. We call upon Freya to take action in the battlefield of our lives and to create the destiny of our...
2022-08-0112 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Michaela Harrison - Singer/Performer, Healing Ceremonialist, Whale WhispererSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am ecstatic to share a special conversation with present day Goddess: Michaela Harrison. We discuss Michaela's early beginnings singing in gospel choir as a child in Washington D.C., earning her degrees in Foreign Services and Africana Studies, her participation in activism with freedom singers, and her uniquely powerful Whale Whispering project. She is an ordained priestess and Daughter of Oshun. Michaela connects and co-creates with nature, people and communities. Her gift of singing and music is a spiritual act t...
2022-07-1833 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Goddess Aine Full Moon Guided MeditationSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels we will go on a mystical journey with the Celtic Goddess of Summer: AineThis is a guided meditation for Goddess connection and deep transformation with one of the most ancient and powerful Goddesses of sovereignty in Ireland. Aine is a Moon and a Sun Goddess who is also known as the Queen of the Faery and Summer The best time to invoke her magic is between Litha and Lughnasahd. Call upon Aine for manifestation of goals, protection for women...
2022-07-1116 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Camilla Blossom - Earth Alchemist, Vibrational Energy Healer, Flower Essences, Soul Mid-Wife & AuthorSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am enthralled to share an special conversation with present day Goddess: Camilla Blossom. We discuss Camilla’s early beginnings with her connection to the sacred spirits of Gaia and her dedication to heal and our relationship to Mother Earth, producing flower essences and leading Land Alchemy healing ceremonies. Camilla speaks at Fairy Conferences and several workshops. Her new book: “Sacred Spirits of Gaia” and accompanying oracle deck will be out this summer!*If you like what you hear...
2022-06-2032 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Dr. Joy "Granddaughter Crow" Gray - Author, Medicine Woman, Empath & Public SpeakerSend us a textIn this episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am very honored & thrilled to share an illuminating conversation with present day Goddess: Granddaughter Crow (aka Dr. Joy Gray). We discuss Granddaughter Crow's early beginnings with bridging her Navajo spirituality and Dutch/American Christian religion teachings, writing her books including her new book: Belief, Being & Beyond, questioning belief systems, opening to new paradigms and her dedication to heal and inspire, encourage, and empower individuals to be their authentic self!If you like what you hear; please consider s...
2022-05-3033 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Anique Radiant Heart - Global Goddess Temple High Priestess - Sacred Singer - Goddess ScholarSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am supremely honored to share an illuminating conversation with the divine present day Goddess: Anique Radiant Heart. We discuss Anique's early inspiration & beginnings in the international Goddess community, her sacred singing, her profound connection with the Chakras for opening up to the Goddess, her influences, the concept of The Motherworld as a platform for social/political/spiritual change, and her exciting plans for the International Priestess Convocation in Crete 2022! If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my sh...
2022-03-2849 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Mael Brigde - Devotee of the Goddess Brigit, Author, Poet, Founder of The Daughters of the FlameSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am honored to share an illuminating conversation with present day Goddess: Mael Brigde. We discuss Mael’s early interest in the Celtic Goddess Brigit, her book, blogs & poetry, her profound inspiration with Brigit, history & mythology of the Goddess & Saint Brigit, journeys to Kildare, and her dedication to The Daughters of the Flame to rekindle and keep her perpetual flame alive.If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSupp...
2022-02-0744 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Jhenah Telyndru - Author, Priestess in the Avalonian Tradition, founder of The Sisters of Avalon & Presenter/SpeakerSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am delighted to share a very enlightening conversation with present day Goddess: Jhenah Telyndru. We delve into Jhenah’s early interest in Celtic Mythology, her published books, her distinctive path of the Avalonian Tradition, connecting with the sacred inner & outer landscapes of Avalon, Welsh Goddesses, journeys to Wales & Glastonbury, Welsh Goddesses and her dedication to educating & leading Women to reclaim their spiritual and sovereign power.If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my show: https://www.pay...
2022-01-1742 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Starr Goode - Author - TV producer - Goddess Art Expert -Sheela na Gig ResearcherSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: I am honored to share a very special conversation with present day Goddess: Starr Goode. We discuss Starr extraordinary journey from her early 60’s Feminist Goddess Spirituality in Berkeley, her groundbreaking TV series: The Goddess in Art, her book: Sheela Na Gig - The Dark Goddess of Sacred Power”, Her writings on The Vulva is a symbol of the basis of civilization, and her dedication to reclaiming Herstory, Goddess spirituality and leading Women to reclaim their power & Goddess connection through the Sheela...
2021-12-0650 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Ruth Barrett - Dianic High Priestess, Author, Co-Founder of Temple of Diana, Inc. & Women’s Magick and Mysteries Leader &Teacher, Singer & Dulcimer recording artist.Send us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: We are honored to share a very special conversation with present day Goddess: Ruth Barrett. We discuss Ruth’s amazing journey from her early 70’s Feminist Goddess Spirituality in LA, her Dianic Priestess journey as a key member of the Goddess Movement in Circle of Aradia, her books on Women’s Mysteries ritual creation, Teachings/Classes, her Dulcimer playing Singing/performances, ethics of leaving a legacy, and her dedication to reclaiming Herstory, Goddess spirituality and leading Women to reclaim their power & Goddess...
2021-08-3150 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Wendy Rule - Witchy Songstress- Musician/PerformerSend us a textThrilled & honored to host my next Goddess guest: Wendy Rule - Witchy Songstress - Musician/Performer.In this episode we chat with the enchanting & wondrous Wendy Rule! Listen up to hear about her Inspirations, her early beginnings in Melbourne Australia, Ritualistic Magic, Wiccan spirituality & how Wendy weaves her Wiccan sacred practice, singing, records and live performances & collaborations and much more on the ninth episode of The Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels. If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ora...
2021-07-0244 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Annwyn Avalon - Water Witch/Priestess & AuthorSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: We have an an illuminating conversation with the amazing present day Goddess: Annwyn Avalon We discover Annwyn's journey & passion as a Water Witch, Priestess, Dancer, Author taking us on her path from splashing in the swamps of Florida to Japan, Arizona, England and now back to Oregon. We discuss the inspiration behind her water magical practice , her books, her influences with water spirits, the Goddess Sulis, Avalon, sacred dancing and so much more!!If you like what you hear; pl...
2021-05-1748 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Ellen Evert Hopman - Author - Druid -HerbalistSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: We have an an illuminating conversation with the remarkable present day Goddess: Ellen Evert Hopman. We discover Ellen's amazing journey & passion as a Druid, Author & Herbalist taking us on a journey from Austria, Philadelphia, Ireland, Scotland , Isle of Ione, Italy and back to Massachusetts. We discuss the inspiration behind her books & her influences of archeology, art history, nature spirituality , Celtic Druidism, herbalism, tree magick, Goddess Brigid, history and so much more!If you like what you hear; please consider sp...
2021-04-0546 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Octavia Burghelea - Green Kitchen WitchSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: We have a magickal conversation with a remarkable present day Goddess: Octavia Burghelea. We discuss Octavia's love of baking with her creative process & style of baking with the seasons , The Wheel of the Year, Moon phases and integrating her own unique Kitchen Witchy magick and intentions into all her amazing baking creations! Support the show*If you like what you hear; please sponsor my show. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSu...
2021-03-0839 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Amanda Hillsdale - Sexual Empowerment Witch, Healer & CoachSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: We have a very powerful conversation with present day Goddess: Amanda Hillsdale. We discuss Amanda's journey as Sexual Empowerment Healer, Coach & Witch and her important & vital work she does in the world for Women! Support the show*If you like what you hear; please sponsor my show. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSubscription page for Premium content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1445572/subscribe
2021-02-1432 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Jude Lally - Cultural Actvitist with the Ancestral Mothers of Scotland, Radical Doll Maker & WriterSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna podcast with Bridget Engels: we have a very special conversation with present day Goddess: Jude Lally. We discuss Jude's cultural activism in Scotland & USA, her exploration with the Ancestral Mothers of Scotland, nature spirituality, her doll making, ceremonies/rituals with the Sisterhood of the Antlers, & reclaiming ancient folklore &magic from Scotland to present day reality.If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSupport the show*If you like wha...
2021-01-1840 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Judith Shaw - Artist, Writer & Goddess VisionarySend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna: we have a conversation with present day Goddess: Judith Shaw We discuss her artistic journey, her exploration of the Goddess, her travels abroad, her vision, Goddess spirituality, Sacred Feminine world view, painting, women artists & much more!If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSupport the show*If you like what you hear; please sponsor my show. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcast...
2020-12-1434 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels presents: Diana Law - Herbalist, Plant Medicine Expert & DruidessSend us a textIn this Episode of the Oracle of Luna: we have a conversation with present day Goddess: Diana Law. We discuss her journey, her workshops, plant medicine, plant spirituality, permaculture, plant crafting, sustainable gardening & much more!If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSupport the show*If you like what you hear; please sponsor my show. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSubscription page for Premium content: https://www.buzzsprout...
2020-11-1641 minThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels- Conversations with Witches & GoddessesThe Oracle of Luna with Bridget Engels Guest: Janice Van CleveSend us a textThe Oracle of Luna: Conversations with Goddesses is a podcast with host Bridget Engels that speaks with present day guest Goddesses. Each episode is a bewitching journey with relevant discussions on topics such as: Wiccan/Pagan spirituality, writing, culture, magickal practices, divination, art, ritual & the Craft in its many forms. My first podcast is with leader of the Women of the Goddess & Author - Janice Van Cleve.If you like what you hear; please consider sponsoring my show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/oracleoflunapodcastSupport th...
2020-10-2738 min