Gifts Of The Wyrd

A last minute idea for the holiday season, my friend Jenna Ball and I talk about Holiday (Christmas/Yuletide) themed decks for the season.  This is a totally last minute, unscripted, and loosely planned discussion about the tarot, oracle, and lenormand decsk in our collections. And also a holiday rune set!  Have a listen and we hope we inspire you to find new decks to enjoy in the season.  Decks we talked about:  The Christmas Oracle, by John Hijatt and Vinnora, available on Etsy Yuletide Monsters Oracle by Madame Onca (She joined me on episode 70); available on Etsy Yuletide Tarot by Kristoffer Hughes and Erin O'Leary Brown by Llewellyn (listen to episode 72 for intrview with Kristoffer) The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot by Insight Editions The Seasons Of the Witch Yule Oracle by Rockpool The Yuletide Lenormand by Kendra Hurteau and Katrina Hill; available on gamecrafter.com The Winter Waite Tarot by Tarot Collectibles X'Mas Elf Red or Green by Deckstiny Hello Winter by Midnight Oracle (apparently not in

As the 2023 holiday season is moving into full swing, I am joined by the joyful and delightful Kristoffer Hughes, certainly a helper of Father Christmas himself.  We talk about the beautiful Yuletide/Midwinter Tarot he created with the gorgeous artwork of Erin O'Leary Brown.  This delighful and festive deck is sure to reach through the divinatory veil and bring forth messages of great meaning.  The deck includes images from folklore of Europe and a fully illustrated minor arcana adapting the Rider-Waite-Smith style to fit the wintery theme.  With figures like the Mari Lwyd, Saint Nicholas, Krampus, the Ghost of Christmas yet to be, Father Christmas, and more, you are sure to experience a Yuletide inspiration to remember with your readings during the season and year round.    Kristoffer explains his own experiences and inspirations that went in to crafting this tarot deck and we expand on a few of our favorite characters of the season.  Join us for a truly enjoyable chat.  Follow Kristoffer on Facebook: @kri

Altar pieces bearing the images of the gods and goddesses we work with have been a part of worship and ritual pracites for thousands of years.  There are many ways to get a god post for your ritual experience which have value and meaning to your practice.  My guest this episode is Chris, aka Gungnir Godposts, who for the last decade has been carving god images out of wood.  Listen in as he talks about his journey with the gods and his techniques and conenctions when carving these unique pieces of the gods.  Chris and I had a great chat and I'm excited to finally get him on the podcast.    Follow Gungnir Godposts and support his work at Patreon, search Gungnir Godposts.  Also on Facebook - Gugnir Godposts and Instagram: @gungnir_godposts   Follow my channel on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmast Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle Please leave feedback on Apple and other p

“Do you like the wild beast-man Krampus? Do you like the giant Yule Cat of Iceland?  The deep of midwinter invites you to settle down by the fire with a seasonal beverage and this darkly folky oracle deck.” Then do we have an oracle deck for you! The Yultide Monsters Oracle by Madame Onca O'Leary. Joining me on this episode is the amazing and superbly talented Madame Onca.  Madame Onca is an artist, writer, and entertainer. She is co-author of the World Spirit Tarot (a RWS-style deck with a focus on inclusivity and empowerment), the Yuletide Monsters Advent Calendar, and other products associated with the world of Krampus.  For the winter season this year, Madame Onca has created the Yuletide Monsters Oracle for Yule-tide/Krampus season. It is currently a Kickstarter project (open until Oct 22, 2023) which is FULLY funded and ready to print.  After Oct. 22, the deck can be ordered at Madame Onca Studios on Etsy. Find out a lot of background about the characters, how the deck works, how the art was created, a

Irisanya Moon joins me this episode to talk about her latest book in the Pagan Portals series from Moon Books - The Norns: Weavers of Fate and Magick.  We talk about the most well known of the Norns - Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld, and talk about how we can work with them to connect with the threads of our web of Wyrd.  There isn't much material out about working with the Norns, and this book is a great starting point for a beginner and also a great resource for those who are familiar with the Norns to help invigorate or take a fresh approach to working with them.  Get the book through your books store, from Moon Books (Collective Ink) , or from your preferred online seller.  Follow Irisanya at Instagram: @irisanya.moon or Facebook: @irisanyamoon # # # Follow my channel on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com  Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Music.  Intro: Silly Bank Heist. Royalty free music from htt

Author Christine Ashworth joins the episode to talk about her upcoming book: Scott Cunningham, The Path Taken from Weiser Books.  Cunningham's pioneering books on Wicca, herbs, magic, and other metaphysical topics opened the doors for many to step onto the path of Wicca and paganism.  His books are still in print and are a beloved starting point for many who seek to enter a practical magical life. Scott passed in 1993 and not much is known about the man behind the many books.  With this book, Christine, his younger sister, pulls back the curtain a bit to show the loving family of the man behind the books that are still influenctial 30 years after his death.  Order the book now from your local bookstore or online seller.  The book is due in early September, 2023.  Check out Christine's socials for an online book launch:  Facebook: @christineashworthauthor  Instagram: @ashworthchristine Red Wheel Weiser: https://redwheelweiser.com/ Follow my channel on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: gi

Chris Allaun is back to talk about his latest release, The Black Book of Johnathan Knotbristle: A Devil's Parable and Guide for Witches from Crossed Crow Books.  We talk about Chris' process for writing the book and a bit about the journey of Johnathan Knotbristle who meets the Devil after a series of family tragedies.  The book is about how he navigates the worlds of fairy, magic, and his community after meeting the mysterious stranger. It's a fun and interesting book which will capture your interest and is one to have on your book shelf to share with the family and friends.     You can find Chris on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. Order this and other great books from Crossed Crow Books.   Follow my channel on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com  Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Music.  Intro: Silly Bank Heist. Outgoing: Chicken Chase. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  P

  Author Ash McKernan joins the podcast to talk about his book Wyrdcraft: Healing Self & Nature through the Mysteries of the Fates.  We chat about aspects of the books, Wyrd, working with nature for healing, and the journey through the forest for this book to come into being.  If the Fates are calling you to interact with the Web of Wyrd, this may be a tool to facilitate your connection.  Pick up a copy from your local bookstore or order at Llewellyn. How to find Ash: Instagram at @wyrdwildweb www.wyrdwildweb.com email: wyrdwildweb@gmail.com July 2023: Starwood Festival and Sirius Rising   *The excercises and discussions about this book are as a supplement to your personal care and in no way a replacement for professional medical or psychological assistance. Always consult with trained professionals for any medical needs.    Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com  John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast p

  Joining me on this podcast is author Imelda Almqvist to talk about her latest book, North Sea Water In My Veins, the Pre-Christian Spirituality of the Low Countries.  The book covers materials from the Low Countries which covers the areas for The Netherlands, Belgium, and the border regions with Germany.  It's a wonderful book documenting the ancient gods, goddesses, practices, and traditions of the area and asks the question: Is there enough material to reconstruct a practice for today?    Tune in to find out the answer.  This and Imelda's other books can be ordered from the publisher, Moon Books (or ask your books store to order a copy for you).   Follow Imelda on Instagram at: @almqvistimelda, her author page on Facebook , The Pregnant Hag Podcast, and learn about workshops and other offerings at her websites:  https://www.shaman-healer-painter.co.uk/ https://pregnant-hag-teachings.teachable.com/ Pregnant Hag podcast on Youtube @imeldaalmqvistTHEPREGNANTHAG     Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook

     Delighted to have Winifred Hodge Rose return to the podcast to speak about her children's book Idunn's Trees, storytelling, and modern Yuletide customs.        As a bonus, Winifred sings a couple of songs she wrote to established tunes.  What a treat!      Winifred has writtend two books on Heathen sole lore, many articles on Heathen topics, Idunn's Trees with Forest Hawkins, an upcoming book on Oaths and related topics, and an article and ritual booklet for Yule and Mother's Night.   You can find her writings on her website Heathen Soul Lore or order print books on Lulu.  Some are also available on Amazon.    Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier.   Music:  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com (Intro: Silly Bank Heist. outgoing: Fist Bump) Please do not add this audio conte

Bela Siol is back with another beautiful deck to share honoring the witches of Triora, Italy, with her new oracel deck - The Witches of Triora.  The witches of this area are akin to the Seeresses of the Germanic north and others who practiced the craft.  Bela has created other beautiful decks including the Oracle of Nehalennia, the Oracle of Freya, and the Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan.   Bela talks about her passion for creating this deck as an honor and love project to the women who were accused of, tortured, and murdered as witches during inquisition.  She also goes into her visits to Triora and how those visits inspired the creation of the deck and the ancestors who whispered to her and others.  Support Bela and back the deck at https://bit.ly/3e0UMEk until October 31, 2022.  Check out Bela's other offerings at www.belasiol.com and the episodes she has joined me to talk about them. They make for great Halloween and Christmas gifts.  Oracle of Nehalennia (episode 22) The Transformational Oracl

Allthingi is back! This time, Joshua Gillingham discusses the expansion pack for the Allthingi One Will Rise card game: Saga Heroes.   We talk a little about the Althingi anthology and the base game of One Will Rise but then talk about the expansion to the game which adds new elements of play an new characters.      The Saga Heroes expansion is now part of a Kickstarter campaign (through October 30, 2022) to get the backing for production.  Kickstarter: Althingi - Saga Heroes Link mentions:  Outland Entertainment - Althigni  Icelandic Saga Data Base Crowsnest Books - Torin Ten-Trees Saga (The Gatewatch & The Everspring) Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier.   Music:  Viking and Efter Storm by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0

Alaric Albertsson and I discuss the re-release of the revised edition of his book: Travels Through Middle Earth published by Crossed Crow Books. This is part two of our discussion focusing on his book. The book is now available for pre-order as a special edition hard cover.  The paperback edition will be out in Spring 2023.  There will only be a limited number of copies available, so order now while supplies last.  Order your copy here. Alaric Albertsson is an author and speaker of Anglo-Saxon Practices.  He has authored To Walk a Pagan Path and Handbook of Saxon Sorcery & Magic (available from Llewellyn) and Travels Through Middle Earth (available for limited edition hardcover in 2022 and paperback in 2023 from Crossed Crow Books).   He also collaborated with Taren Martin on the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc deck, The Martin Rune Deck available from Wolfden Designs. You can find Alaric's author page on Facebook. Listen to Episode 13 here.  Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofth

Tune in for a fun chat about runes with Alaric Albertsson. The Anglo-Saxon Futhorc runes. Alaric and I were recording a podcase episode and we wandered into rune territory right away! So I decided to make two (shorter) episodes to keep the content on it's own podcast.     Sit in with us for a spell and let us know about your interactions with the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc.   Alaric Albertsson is an author and speaker of Anglo-Saxon Practices.  He has authored To Walk a Pagan Path and Handbook of Saxon Sorcery & Magic (available from Llewellyn) and Travels Through Middle Earth (which will be re-released in hardcover 2022 and paperback 2023 from Crossed Crow Books).   He also collaborated with Taren Martin on the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc deck, The Martin Rune Deck available from Wolfden Designs. You can find Alaric's author page on Facebook. Listen to Episode 13 here.  Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt

After a hiatus, the podcast is back and with me this episode is author Gunivortus Goos to talk about his book The Secrets of the Mist Witches (Witte Wieven). The book presents the underlying customs and folk knowledge, including many folk tales from past centuries, about the fog creatures mainly from the German-Dutch border area. In the book the dialect term "Witte Wieven" in this (or similar spellings) is often used for these supernatural mist women, who often have their dwellings in small hills or waters. They are also known in German as "Nebelhexen."     We talk a little about these mist-erious beings, but leave the mist-ery for you to find in the book (and stories) itself.  You can order the book in German or English from Goos' website, Boudicca's Bard. And while you are there, check out his other books (German, Dutch, and English).    Goos and I talked about his books Goddess Holle and Germanic Magic in episode 41.     Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.

The question of the soul is one that is ages-old and asked in many if not all spiritual traditions. What is the breakdown of the soul? 3, 9, 1 parts? the experiences vary widely around the world.  Joining me to discuss some Norse/Germanic views is Winifred Hodge Rose. Winfred has been exploring Heathen topics including Soul Lore for more than 20 years. She has just released her book titled Heathen Soul Lore: Ancient and Modern Germanic Pagan Concepts of the Souls.  The book brings together the concepts and work she has been publishing on her website Heathen Soul Lore.    This is volume 1 of 2 which explores soul lore, theory, and history.  Volume 2 will focus on applying soul lore to personal development and daily life. The book is available on Lulu Printing and Amazon.  Lulu print edition.  Lulu Ebook edition.    Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on iTunes and ot

Norsevember: Skald's Hearth Norsevember is half way through and it's time to tune in for a fun chat with Alex from Spells and Spaceships Blog to talk about the final weeks of Norsevember: The Skald's Hearth (Mythology, Lore, and Tales).  Check out the fun badges you can earn during the month as well.  See what's in store for Norsevember 21 here.         Have a listen and enjoy the month of learning, reading, and exchanging ideas and information.  Share your blogs and experiences using hashtag #Norsevember. Follow Alex on Twitter at: @blogspells. Email: spellsandspaceshipsblog@gmail.com                            Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast t o be found easier. Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com Music:  

Norsevember: The Althing - Culture Week Tune in for a fun chat with Alex from Spells and Spaceships Blog to talk about what's in store for Norsevember Week 2: The Althing (Culture Week). Check out the fun badges you can earn during the month as well.  See what's in store at the Norsevember 21 hub.         Have a listen and enjoy the month of learning, reading, and exchanging ideas and information.  Share your blogs and experiences using hashtag #Norsevember. Follow Alex on Twitter at: @blogspells         Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com Music:  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com (Intro: Silly Bank Heist. outgoing: Fist Bump) Please do not add

Norsevember: Setting Sail! I found out about a fun adventure called Norsevember which was first held over the month of November in 2020.  It returns this year for another run and has some interesting and fun topics to explore.  Tune in for a fun chat with Alex from Spells and Spaceships Blog to learn why he created Norsevember and what's in store for week 1: Setting Sail.    The following two episodes will cover weeks 2 and 3 & 4.  Check out the fun badges you can earn during the month as well.  See what's in store for Norsevember 21 here.         Have a listen and enjoy the month of learning, reading, and exchanging ideas and information.  Share your blogs and experiences using hashtag #Norsevember. Follow Alex on Twitter at: @blogspells and on Instagram: @spellsandspaceshipsblog         Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast pr

Wild Soul Runes author Lara Veleda Vesta joins me to talk about a favorite subject - RUNES.  It's been a while since we had a rune discussion and this is a treat.   Lara's book encourages us to engage with the runes as entities, through ancestral work, and to listen when they get "bossy."    Wild Soul Runes by Lara Veleda Vesta, published by Weiser Books. available from Weiser, online retailers, and local bookstores.        Find Lara online: Wild Soul School , Patreon, and Instagram: @veledavesta     Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on iTunes and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com Music:  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com (Intro: Silly Bank Heist. outgoing: Fist Bump) Please do not add th