I had a special co-host, Barbara Duncan, join me to talk with author Maja D'Aoust about her new book, a practical guide to shadow astrology, We talked about  how to determine the shadow polarities of your natal chart and explore the hidden wisdom and challenges of the oppositional identity within,   how finding your shadow planets is easy—they are the opposite sign of the planets in your birth chart. For example, someone with the sun in Libra will have their shadow sun in Aries. She explains how, just like the traditional planets of astrology, each shadow planet governs a specific area of human activity: Venus shadows speak of tainted love, while Mercury shadows reveal challenges of the mind. Providing vivid examples, the book details the meaning of each shadow counterpart for every astrological sign and planet that appears in a traditional astrological chart and explains how to interpret and work with their challenges.

Whether is it impacting you or a loved one, depression can be difficult to discuss or even acknowledge. Empty Cauldrons explores the isolating influence it can have and why many people resist professional help. With contributions from Pagan clergy, depression sufferers, and therapists, author Terence P Ward creates a picture of depression that draws upon both science and religion. He also shares his own experiences with this common affliction and the spiritual methods he has used for relief.

Discover how to draw off miasma, appeal to the gods of the wind, purify yourself with sound, and host a traditional Hellenic ancestor feast. Learn about conducting shadow work, tending a depression shrine, keeping a dream journal, and much more. Throughout the book, Ward compassionately presents dozens of simple strategies for developing a polytheistic relationship with depression, seeking comfort, and rekindling hope.

Ron is the host of several  Ghost Chronicles radio shows and founder of the New England Ghost Project but there’s more to him that meets the eye…or ears. He’s an active seeker of truth about all aspects of the paranormal and psychometry is one of them. 

Goddess magic is powerful magic: with the help of the right goddess, simple spells can yield amazing results. In this book, author Jen McConnel offers spells imbued with the vibrant force of twentyfive goddesses from around the globe. Call upon Athena for memory retention, Aphrodite to gain confidence, Persephone to find your path, and Sekhmet to prevent illness. As easy as taking a bath or boiling a pot of noodles, McConnel shows you how to transform everyday items from your pantry or from your purse to create the magic and life you need.

For the busy woman who wants it all but needs help getting it, Goddess Spells for Busy Girls can help you achieve love, balance, protection, and abundance in your life. Remember, there's a goddess for that!

This was a great start for the new monthly Master Class series.  Steven Scott started. In the first half of the class, Steven explained what energy we bring,  clarified our own spirit within and described the 6 para senses. That lead to a guided meditation for those in the  virtual classroom during the live show and for those of you who will be listening to this podcast.
After a brief Q&A session, and after a short break, he opened up a universal healing circle meditation.  Both of the guided meditations are just as powerful to those of you who will be taking the class via podcast.  Join us on the last Thursday of the month. For more information on the free Stirring The Cauldron Master Classes, go to https://www.marlabrooks.com/stirring-the-cauldron-master-class. 

Many of you knowJim Hunt from the TV show Knock Knock Ghost which is currently available on Amazon Prime. He is an acclaimed Psychic Medium who became aware of his sixth sense at the early age of five. Over the years, Jim has helped thousands of people around the globe set and achieve goals both personally and professionally with his unconventional methods. Who better to talk about the subject of  Death Rituals.

In this magickal grimoire, herbalist witch Nicolette Miele immerses readers in the wisdom and folklore of the 24 Elder Futhark runes as well as their correspondences with deities, astrology, tarot, crystals, and plants. Each chapter begins by discussing the etymology, meanings, mythology, divination, correspondences, and magick of a particular rune and culminates with profiles of several herbs and plants that possess similar magickal energies. Each plant profile delves into the magickal, metaphysical, traditional, and medicinal applications as well as how to work with these incredible plant allies.

For example, the author connects Fehu, the rune of wealth and value, with the practice of altar-building, making offerings, and with alfalfa, cedar, dandelion, and other plants traditionally used in abundance and prosperity magick. In the chapter on Kenaz, the rune of heat and illumination, the nature connection is nurtured through the element of fire and a step-by-step bindrune candle ritual. The plants connected with Kenaz are those that embody the characteristics of fire—such as passion, ferocity, and sexuality— and include clove, damiana, and kava kava. 

Guiding the green witch through the benefits and strengths of synergistic magick, this book helps eclectic magickal practitioners advance their craft through folk magick and medicine, rituals, meditations, spells, and the soulful process of rewilding and connecting with Mother Nature.

In this practical guide to using flower essences in witchcraft, alchemy, and healing, Nicholas Pearson provides detailed instructions for making and using flower essences based on traditional Western magick practices. He shares new uses for essences--from creating sacred space to dressing candles to preparing incense--and explains how to use them in meditation, potions, spells, spagyrics, and ritual. He shares exercises for connecting more deeply to the energies of the green world and exploring how essences can be used in traditional sacraments of witchcraft like the Great Rite.

In the hands-on formulary, the author provides recipes for essence combinations for the eight sabbats and formulas based on familiar blends like traditional flying ointments of European witchcraft. He shares his method for creating flower essence spagyrics--alchemical preparations made from the body, mind, and soul of the plant that offer the highest vibrational potency for therapeutic and spiritual uses. Pearson also provides a detailed directory of 100 flower and plant essences, complete with astrological, elemental, and magickal correspondences and the therapeutic indications for each essence. 

Weaving together magickal herbalism, traditional plant lore, and flower essence therapy, this guide allows you to see flower essences not just as vibrational remedies but also as powerful tools for transformation, magick, and spiritual practice.

Through ten haunting stories, Skeleton Keys examines the true firsthand accounts of individuals facing the paranormal where they work. Read about happenings in a brewery where witnesses experience shattering glasses, a Lady in White, and ghostly singing. Learn about Realtors® dealing with stigmatized houses abandoned by their owners, unusual experiences of security personnel alone in darkened buildings all night, and more. Historic locations, old houses, and places to eat, drink, or rent a room are all examples of potentially active workplaces. Working anywhere can open doors to new experiences, but be warned, sometimes when opportunity knocks, it’s not alone!

Dr. Macklin is an Author, Health and Wellness Practitioner, Medical Inuitive and Healer, and Paranormal Conduit. He works with thousands of clients a month internationally.  He provides a full range of healing services that address a spectrum of physical, mental and emotional issues.   He and his wife Amanda have founded “The Global Enlightenment Project” to serve an awakening humanity and to support the healing needs of people all over the earth.  While Dr. Macklin wears several hats and each topic would be a show in itself, tonight we talked about Soul Family – Finding Your Way Back Home.

Designed to facilitate the process of spiritual awakening, The Awakening Tarot provides an innovative, elemental approach to help experience the sacred interconnectivity of all things. The deck and extensive guidebook expand consciousness by embodying the essence of the elements to integrate self-awareness with ancestral, spiritual, and environmental wisdom.

Inspired by Earth-based spirituality, the deck is an effective tool for divination, self-development, and accessing hidden realms. It beckons the reader to become an empowered agent of change by awakening with the teachings of earth, air, fire, water, spirit, and the elemental guides. 

The cards contain 78 dreamlike ink and watercolor illustrations reminiscent of the fresh art of the ’70s. The book is filled with card insights for upright, reversed, and shadows, and key words and thought-provoking reflection questions addressing topics such as living a magical life, elemental exercises, and living sustainably. Awaken the true self and discover life’s purpose.