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In this episode, I share what Harold R. Johnsonâs book, âThe Power of Story: On Truth, the Trickster, and New Fictions for a New Eraâ taught me about being a witch and tending to my soul.
I was in the bookstore looking for my next read for the podcast when I noticed this book saying âPick me. Pick me.â I picked it up, flipped through the first pages and came across the opening paragraph from Haroldâs wife. She explained how Harold passed away a couple weeks after completing the edits for this book. She described her husband as a gifted storyteller whose last words are powerful and dedicated to all peoples. Upon reading her words, I immediately imagined myself in her shoes â my husband having died a couple weeks after completing what would be his last book. Writing a dedication under those circumstances would be so hard yet her dedication was touching and it made me tear up and her invitation to read the book drew me in.
I had to learn more.
You can view the written version of this episode on my blog.
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In this episode, I share what Demetra Georgeâs book, âMysteries of the Dark Moon: The Healing Power of the Dark Goddessâ, taught me about being a witch and tending to my soul.
Demetra is someone I was introduced to when I started studying ancient and Hellenistic astrology and whenever she is being interviewed on "The Astrology Podcast" I listen to, I swoon over her vast knowledge of the stars and Goddesses. What a phenomenal woman and role model! I looked up to her before I read this book so it was a treat to actually be with her words and stories for awhile.
In âMysteries of the Dark Moonâ, she incorporates mythological archetypes, transpersonal healing therapies and astrology as she explores the mystery, wisdom and power of the dark phase of the moonâs cycle.
In this episode, I summarize some of the teachings you'll find in her book and share my experience reading it.
You can also view the written version of this episode on my blog; https://danadaponte.com/this-witch-reads-podcast-episode-4-mysteries-of-the-dark-moon-by-demetra-george/
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On this episode, I share my journey with a book by Marta McDowell called âEmily Dickinsonâs Gardening Life: The Plants and Places that Inspired the Iconic Poetâ.
Marta is a writer and a gardener and, according to the back cover of her book, her particular interests lie in authors and their gardens. She wrote Beatrix Potterâs Gardening Life as well but interestingly enough she was the Gardener-in-Residence at the Emily Dickinsonâs Museum so she had a first hand experience tending to the same plants and flowers Emily did.
In this book, Marta weaves Emily Dickinsonâs love of flowers, plants and gardening with her poems â or at least demonstrates how they inspired and informed one another. I admit, it is an odd choice for a witch podcast. When I bought the book, I had no idea how it would inspire and inform my own magic and healing. I just felt drawn to it so I trusted I would eventually see how it all comes together and Iâm so glad I did because there are several reasons why this book deepened my understanding of how to practice magic and tend to my soul.
You can read this episode on my blog, https://danadaponte.com/this-witch-reads-podcast-episode-3-emily-dickinsons-gardening-life-by-mart-mcdowell/
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In this episode, I share the magical journey Cyndi Brannenâs book, âEntering Hekateâs Cave: The Journey Through Darkness to Wholenessâ took me on.
I share with you why I chose this book to be my first book in the podcast, what I loved about the book, what I struggled with, how the book deepened my spirituality, how it influenced my magical practice, some of my favorite quotes and finally, the magical words or phrases that made me swoon.
You can read this episode on my blog https://danadaponte.com/this-witch-reads-podcast-episode-2-entering-hekates-cave-by-cyndi-brannen/
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Iâm on a quest to learn more about being a modern witch. What better way to educate myself than snuggled up under my fuzzy blanket with a really great book? In this episode, I share a little about my magical path, why I created this podcast and how I hope it inspires you on your magical path.
