Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast

Elyse Welles
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Seeking Numina: the Sacred Places Podcast is hosted by  Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost European Earth Temple Arts. Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold.New episodes are released every second and third Monday on YouTube and all podcast services. Follow and subscribe for bimonthly episodes!Episodes are released on the off-week of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, cohosted with Leandra Witchwood.

  1. 6 days ago

    The Greek Gods Are Calling: Gnosis, Community, & Mysteries w/ Gwendolyn Reece | Sacred Places S4E4

    What happens when the ancient gods begin calling again? In this episode of Seeking Numina, Elyse Welles sits down with Gwendolyn Reece, author of The Waters of Mnemosyne, to explore sacred Greece, pilgrimage, ancient mysteries, and what it means to build a living relationship with the Greek gods today. From Artemis and Apollo to Athena, Delphi, Brauron, and the forgotten mysteries, Elyse and Gwendolyn explore what happens when we stop treating ancient sacred places as ruins—and begin listening to what they might still have to say. They also discuss gnosis, spiritual archaeology, the revival of the mysteries, sacred community, and the surprising ways the gods may be calling modern practitioners into service. Could the ancient mysteries be ready to return? Tune in to the full conversation to find out! 🌿 Learn More About Gwendolyn Reece 🏛️ Sacred Space Conference   🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    The Greek Gods Are Calling: Gnosis, Community, & Mysteries w/ Gwendolyn Reece | Sacred Places S4E4

  2. 10 Aug

    Why Ancient Sacred Places Still Call Us with George Lizos | Sacred Places S4E3

    In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles is joined by author, spiritual teacher, and fellow podcast host George Lizos to explore the ancient Greek sacred sites of modern-day Turkey, the spiritual legacy of Lycia, and what it means to practice Living Hellenism today.  Fresh from an unforgettable journey through ancient Lycia, Elyse and George recount their pilgrimage to remarkable temples, mountaintop tombs, and forgotten sacred landscapes that reveal the enduring relationship between land, ancestors, and the Greek gods.  Together, they discuss:   Exploring the ancient Greek sites of Lycia (modern-day Turkey)  Temple hopping through Anatolia and sacred landscapes  The breathtaking Lycian rock tombs and ancestor veneration  The Temple of Leto and the origins of the Mother Goddess  Artemis, Apollo, and Leto beyond the classical myths  Spiritual archaeology and intuitive research at ancient sites  Connecting with land spirits through meditation and ritual  Why sacred places call us when we're ready  Living Hellenism as a modern spiritual path  Reciprocity with the land and honoring sacred places  Entrainment: an energetic practice for connecting with the landscape  Why ancient temples continue to transform those who visit them  Throughout the conversation, Elyse and George reflect on how sacred places become living teachers—inviting us into deeper relationships with history, mythology, the natural world, and ourselves. From meditating inside the Temple of Leto to standing among Lycian tombs during a mountain storm, they explore how pilgrimage can become a profound spiritual initiation.   Whether you're interested in Greek mythology, Hellenism, sacred geography, land spirits, pilgrimage, archaeology, or ancient spirituality, this episode offers a fascinating look at one of the Mediterranean's most overlooked sacred landscapes.   🌿 Learn more about George Lizos:   Website | Instagram     🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    Why Ancient Sacred Places Still Call Us with George Lizos | Sacred Places S4E3

  3. 27 Jul

    The Magic of Spells, Sacred Places & Elemental Witchcraft with Judika Illes | Sacred Places S4E2

    In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles welcomes bestselling author, tarot reader, and magical practitioner Judika Illes for an inspiring conversation about spellcraft, elemental magic, sacred places, and her newest deck, The Magic Spells Oracle. Known for beloved classics including The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells, Encyclopedia of Spirits, Pure Magic, and many more, Judika shares how decades of magical study have shaped her understanding of the elements, sacred landscapes, and the enduring relationship between people and place. Together, Elyse and Judika explore: The inspiration behind The Magic Spells OracleElemental magic and balancing the four elementsWhy no witch works with only one elementSacred places and the power of landscapeThe spiritual significance of oceans, rivers, volcanoes, and mountainsMorocco, Hawaii, Malta, the Caribbean, and other spiritually powerful destinationsAncestral memory and how the land recognizes usAncient monuments, archaeology, and magical historyThe relationship between travel, pilgrimage, and spiritual growthSpellcasting as a path toward harmony and balanceAstrology, the elements, and magical practice Judika also reflects on her lifelong love of travel, discussing how sacred places reveal themselves through history, geography, mythology, and the elemental forces that shape both the Earth and ourselves. Whether you're interested in witchcraft, spellcasting, sacred geography, animism, folklore, tarot, or the deeper mysteries of the natural world, this conversation offers a rich exploration of how magic is woven into both landscape and daily life. 📚 Featured books by Judika Illes: The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells Encyclopedia of Spirits Pure Magic The Magic Spells Oracle Daily Magic Encyclopedia of Witchcraft Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages 🌿 Learn more about Judika Illes: Instagram Facebook   🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    The Magic of Spells, Sacred Places & Elemental Witchcraft with Judika Illes | Sacred Places S4E2

  4. 13 Jul

    How Cymru Speaks: Sacred Places, Fairies, & The Awen with Mhara Starling | Sacred Places S4E1

    In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles welcomes Welsh folk witch, author, and first-language Welsh speaker Mhara Starling to discuss Welsh mythology, fairy lore, spirits of place, and the living magical traditions of Wales. Born and raised in North Wales, Mhara shares deeply personal stories of growing up among ancient standing stones, sacred coastal landscapes, and places that seemed to call to her long before she understood their archaeological or spiritual significance. Together, Elyse and Mhara explore how the land itself teaches us to listen, remember, and build relationships with the unseen world. Mhara also discusses her experiences leading spiritual tours across Wales, sharing how ancient monuments, coastal cliffs, forests, and mountains continue to hold memory, magic, and relationship for those willing to listen. Whether you're drawn to Celtic spirituality, Welsh mythology, fairy lore, or sacred geography, this conversation offers a beautiful invitation to deepen your connection with place and the living landscape. 📚 Learn more about Mhara Starling's books found wherever books are sold: Welsh Fairies Welsh Witchcraft Pantheon: The Welsh  🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    How Cymru Speaks: Sacred Places, Fairies, & The Awen with Mhara Starling | Sacred Places S4E1

  5. 29 Jun

    The Sacred Magic of Poisonous Plants with Coby Michael | Sacred Places S3E13

    In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles welcomes occult herbalist and author Coby Michael to discuss sacred plant allies, poisonous herbs, entheogens, witchcraft, and his groundbreaking new book, The Poison Path Oracle.  Together they explore the fascinating relationship between poisonous plants, sacred places, and altered states of consciousness, including the enduring mystery of whether the Oracle of Delphi used entheogenic plants during prophecy. Coby also shares his philosophy on approaching poisonous plants with reverence rather than fear, explaining how these remarkable plant allies invite practitioners into deeper relationships with the natural world and the sacred landscapes they inhabit.  🌿 More About Coby Michael  🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    The Sacred Magic of Poisonous Plants with Coby Michael | Sacred Places S3E13

  6. 15 Jun

    Sacred Places Beyond Earth: Exploring Heaven Across Cultures w/ Tobias Churton | Sacred Places S3E12

    In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles speaks with renowned scholar and author Tobias Churton about heaven across cultures and time explored in his book Celestial Realms: A History of Heaven Since Before the Dawn of Time. Together, they explore how cultures across the world have understood heaven, the afterlife, sacred space, spiritual dimensions, and the cosmos — from ancient mythologies and Celtic traditions to Hermeticism, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Christianity, and modern spiritual thought. Tobias Churton also shares personal reflections on sacred encounters, mystical experience, the symbolic meaning of heaven, and why humanity continues to search for transcendence across every culture and era. 📚 Tobias Churton Official Website  🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    Sacred Places Beyond Earth: Exploring Heaven Across Cultures w/ Tobias Churton | Sacred Places S3E12

  7. 1 Jun

    Creating Sacred Art with the Goddess with Jenny Davies-Reazor | Sacred Places S3E11

    In this episode of Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles speaks with mixed media artist Jenny Davies-Reazor about sacred creativity, goddess art, pilgrimage, ceramics, mythology, and the spiritual power of artistic practice. Jenny shares how mythology, witchcraft, nature spirituality, and sacred places like Glastonbury shaped her artistic path and helped her embrace creativity as a spiritual practice. Together, Elyse and Jenny explore the relationship between the divine feminine, sacred art, pilgrimage, clay work, body image, and the transformative role of creativity in spiritual life. Jenny also discusses her journey from public school arts educator to full-time spiritual artist and YouTube creator, and how art can become a living magical practice rooted in devotion, storytelling, and connection to land. 🎨 Find Jenny Davies-Reazor: Website Youtube Instagram 🎬This episode was edited by Bree Saga: Substack | Instagram #SacredArt #GoddessSpirituality #Glastonbury #Ceramics #MixedMediaArt #DivineFeminine #Witchcraft #Pilgrimage #SpiritualCreativity #Avalon #Mythology #Druidry #NatureSpirituality #ArtJournal #Paganism  Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    Creating Sacred Art with the Goddess with Jenny Davies-Reazor | Sacred Places S3E11

  8. 18 May

    Finnish Tree Magic, Sauna Spirits & Animism with Niina Niskanen | Sacred Places S3E10

    In this episode of the Seeking Numina: Sacred Places Podcast, Elyse Welles sits down with Finnish folklorist, author, and illustrator Niina Niskanen to explore the mystical world of Finnish tree magic, animism, sauna spirits,  ancient folklore traditions, and a Lord of the Rings connection. Together they discuss the spiritual significance of saunas in Finnish culture, the connection between trees and deities in Finnish mythology, forest spirits, ritual practices, and the animistic worldview woven through Finland’s ancient traditions. This conversation is perfect for anyone interested in: Finnish mythology, pagan traditions, animism, witchcraft, sacred ecology, forest spirituality, folklore studies, Tolkien inspirations, sauna culture, and nature-based spirituality. 📚 Niina Niskanen is the author of Finnish Tree Magic and has a forthcoming book on Finnish water magic and sea goddess lore. 🌲 Learn more about Niina: * Fairy Chamber Official Website * Fairy Chamber Instagram Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.elysewelles.com/books Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed. To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit elysewelles.com.  Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles Seeking Numina can also be supported via my Dashery merch shop. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

    Finnish Tree Magic, Sauna Spirits & Animism with Niina Niskanen | Sacred Places S3E10
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Seeking Numina: the Sacred Places Podcast is hosted by  Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost European Earth Temple Arts. Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold.New episodes are released every second and third Monday on YouTube and all podcast services. Follow and subscribe for bimonthly episodes!Episodes are released on the off-week of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, cohosted with Leandra Witchwood.

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