If you’re looking to start practicing witchcraft, this episode will give you the pointers you need to begin. With patience and practice, you’ll be building solid relationships with the spiritual world in no time.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your awareness, explore the symbolic world, or reflect on your own place in the grand tapestry of existence, this episode is a must-listen.

This episode invites you to explore, experiment, and trust your tarot journey. It’s not about being ”right”—it’s about discovery, transformation, and magic.

Andrew McGregor and Nancy Hendrickson connect ancestral work with tarot for healing, growth, and happiness.

Spiritual Fundamentals Part 1. Welcome to the new getting started in spirituality series where we'll cover how to get going in different areas of study. Giving you an easy and accessible place to step into new areas of practice. Learning from established and trusted sourced to get you off on the right foot. Astrology can be a daunting topic. There are million books and opinions you could read. It really doesn't need to be complicated though. Join Theres and I and we help you get started in a good way. We cover the importance of understanding zodiac signs, and the foundational elements of astrology, including the big three (sun, moon, and ascendant) and the significance of houses in a natal chart. Theresa shares her insights on how to approach learning astrology based on her vast teaching experience. This conversation is full of stories and easy to digest ideas to help you get started. After listening you'll have a framework to help you bring this ancient practice into you modern life. You can find us on the socials. Or Theresa is here and Andrew is here. Episodes will drop biweekly going forward. Help me let the world know I'm back by sharing on socials and leaving review on the platform on which you listen to us. Much love Andrew PS Theresa's favourite late cretaceous animal is the Triceratops. Parts of the conversation. 00:00 Introduction to Astrology and Tarot04:30 Starting Your Astrology Journey10:36 Understanding Zodiac Signs12:15 Astrology as a Theory14:16 The Importance of the Big Three19:58 Exploring Houses in Astrology23:22 Exploring House Systems in Astrology25:56 Understanding the Significance of Houses28:16 The Importance of Angles in Astrology31:06 Navigating Challenges in Astrology33:02 Living Astrology: Practical Applications35:48 Astrological Red Flags and Pitfalls Full transcript on my website here. 

Tough times call for fake occult rock bands! I have gotten Aidan, Fabeku, and myself back together to launch my return to podcasting.

For 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 store online or in person in Toronto. If you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.    You can find Lon here.  And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  You can read the transcript over here on my website. 

Eric 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.

Andrew 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 through BuyMeACoffee or directly via Paypal or in Canada through etransfer to the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or search The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast in the service you use.  You can find Cristy on her website here, Instagram here and her music here. And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  You can snag the transcription on Andrew's site here. 

Krista 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 and then to other costs associated with the podcast. You can support it through BuyMeACoffeeor directly via Paypal or in Canada through etransfer to the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.    You can find Aunty K on Patreon, Youtube, Discord, Website  and Instagram.  And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  the transcription can be found on the my website here. 

Andrew 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 Canada through etransfer to the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.  Google music is being updated within a week of posting this episode.   You can find Enrique here.  Previous episodes with Enrique are here, here, here, and here. And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  The transcript for this episode can be found here. 

Andrew 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 can support it through BuyMeACoffeeor directly via Paypalor in Canada through etransfer to the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.  Google music is being updated within a week of posting this episode. You can find Willie on his site here. And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  The Transcript for this lives on Andrew's website here.       

Maria 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 the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.  Google music is being updated within a week of posting this episode.   Maria chared thsi list of deaf readers tey have learned from: Also, some of deaf readers who I've learned a lot from:   Leigh Clapp https://liminalsight.comThorne Davis https://spiritoracle.com/author/thornedavis/Mina Reyes https://www.shadowpriestessmina.com/ You can find Maria and her great Anti-Racism Series here.  And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here. You can get the full transcript on my website here. Podbean doesn't allow for the full text here. 

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.

Susan, 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 associated with the podcast. You can support it through BuyMeACoffeeor directly via Paypalor in Canada through etransfer to the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcast or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.  You can find Mel and Susie's podcast here. And links from here to other places they are online.  And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  The transcript for this episode live on my website here. 

Susan, 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 associated with the podcast. You can support it through BuyMeACoffeeor directly via Paypalor in Canada through etransfer to the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcast or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.  You can find Mel and Susie's podcast here. And links from here to other places they are online.  And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  The transcript for this episode live on my website here. 

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 with that world changing vision you has the feels like it should be changing the world right now! 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 the.hermits.lamp@gmail.comIf you want more of this in your life you can subscribe in your favourite podcaster iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or search The Hermit's Lamp Podcast in the service you use.  Google music is being updated within a week of posting this episode.  Jason's previous interviews can be found here:EP53 Magick, Meditation and Tibet with Jason Miller EP78 Practicing Magic for Real Life with Jason Miller EP85 Stacking Skulls with Jason Miller You can find Jason here.  And Andrew is @thehermitslamp everywhere and his site is here. Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.  You can read the transcript on my website here. 

Barbara and Andrew talk about the power and death of expertise.

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 along with all her other links.    Andrew as always is here.     Thanks as always for listening. Consider going to support the Patreon here.  Andrew   You can book time with Andrew through his site here. The transcript exceeds Podbeans limit and can be found on my website here. \

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 want more of this in your life you can subscribe by RSS , iTunes, Stitcher, or email. You can find Sasha here.  Andrew is here.    Thanks for joining the conversation. Please share the podcast to help us grow and change the world. AndrewYou can book time with Andrew through his site here.    Transcription.  Andrew: Welcome to another episode of The Hermits Lamp podcast. I am here today with Sasha Graham. I met Sasha at Readers Studio a number of years ago where they were talking about shadow work. And recently, this summer, they came out with a deck called the Dark Wood Tarot, which digs right into that shadow stuff. And for people who've spent time around me, really owning both sides of that stuff is important I think to every spiritual journey. So I wanted to kind of have Sasha on here to talk shadow stuff and talk dealing with those things, especially at a time when COVID and racial issues and justice issues or the shadow issues of our cultures are really being brought to the foreground as well. It feels like an important conversation and an important thing to keep paying attention to. But maybe everybody doesn't know who you are, Sasha. So why don't you give us a quick introduction? Sasha: Yeah. Well, first off, thank you. Thank you so much for having me. So my name's Sasha Graham. I'm a tarot author and a deck creator and a teacher. I've written, I think, eight tarot books for Llewellyn and Lo Scarabeo. And I contribute to the Llewellyn's Magical Almanacs, which is Datebooks. And I've created two tarot decks, both of them kind of steeped in spooky darkness because I love that vibe: The Tarot of the Haunted House for Lo Scarabeo and The Dark Wood Tarot, which has just come out a couple months ago, with Llewellyn. Andrew: So tell me this, because you are a very positive-seeming, very upbeat, very energetic and outgoing kind of person. What's with all the darkness? What's with the appeal of that for you? What do you get from that? Sasha: I am a person who... The darkest parts of anything in my life that I've ever experienced, the most challenging things in my life that I've ever experienced has always paid itself back on the light side, if that makes sense. So I grew up in a very kind of... I think my childhood, to be honest with you, felt very terrifying. I lived in wild, rural places. I was on mountains and planes. We moved around. The world always felt very supernatural and very scary. And it was always kind of going in and embracing the things and figuring out all of the dark stuff helped me find the light that much better, if that makes any sense. And especially I think as a teenager, when there were certain things that I couldn't process that were happening in my life, it was easier for me to go to horror and Stephen King. I happened to come of age when vampires and Anne Rice became a thing and the goth movement first came out. So, to me, grinding yourself against the darkness, grinding yourself against the stuff that terrifies you makes you stronger and ultimately it makes you more whole. And then as I transitioned into my work as a taroist and as a writer and as like, I don't know, a spiritual creature or whatever you want to call it, I realized how profound and how the further you go into the... We're all here to evolve, right? As a taroist, as an artist, as a writer, you're here to move forward and to see further than you've seen the