Magic From the Root

Andrea Thompson
Magic From the Root Podcast

Navigating the vast world of magic & spirituality can be tricky & confusing. There are many paths, missteps, & turns that weave into our individual practices. Magic From the Root is a podcast that may help you on your path as we share stories of folx who have found their way & their people. Join us as we talk about everything from rituals & spells to spirit guides, Tarot, & every success, misstep, & lesson learned that we've experienced throughout our journey. We'll have a lot of laughs, a few goosebumps & maybe even a few tears along the journey. Find us on Instagram @magicfromtheroot Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicfromtheroot/support

  1. 01/09/2023

    S3:E3 Ethereal Dream Weaver

    Summer is almost over! I hope yours has been full of time in nature. I spent a very HOT summer day chatting with my friend and apprentice, Ari. I originally met them in Atabey, a BIPOC Herbal Medicine Program, last year. I quickly knew that they were a gifted channel for Spirit, and I was excited to get to know them better. Over the span of this year, she and three other folks have become my Creative Cauldron Apprentices. It feels like an easy and dreamy extension of the magic and medicine that we were steeped in during the previous year. In this episode, Ari (they/she) shares how connecting with their Spiritual Practice took disconnecting from colonialism and patriarchy, the many ways they experience Spirit and live in an constant dreamy realm, and how important laughter and pleasure are to us and our Ancestors. Ari is a queer, neurodivergent, filipinx, 1st gen Taurus rising from Ohlone lands in the so-called bay area of California. Currently scheming up a life that's balanced between freedom and safety, and deeply rooted in connection with earth. Most of their accomplishments of late have been internal and only people super close to them may have noticed the 12th house journey they've been on for the last 5 years. That looks like finding Filipinx spiritual mentors, rediscovering their closeness with earth, practicing and receiving bodywork, tickling around with plant medicine, listening to their friends and partners and well ancestors better. It also looks like resting and eating treats on the couch accompanied by their two cats and nesting partner. They dream of cocreating cozy spaces with friends to feel beautiful and safe and supported in our bodies as we say byeeeeee to capitalism. 0:00 Intro 1:34 Hello Ari! Whatch Drinking? 7:20 Their Path and Keeping the Magic in Life 9:20 The Deity of Lost Things and Ouija Boards 11:20 Land Ancestors 13:13 Goth Kid, Vampires, and Catholicism 17:48 Out of Body Experiences and Intergeneration Grief 21:27 Experiencing Ancestors 26:36 Post-college, No More Cis-white men. Say NO to the Bullsh!t 32:53 Why Would Spirit Limit how it is Felt and Seen 39:12 The Trauma of Colonization Squashing Magic 42:21 Music, Trickster Energy, Laughter 46:23 Creative Cauldron Apprenticeship 49:48 Ari's Daily Practice 56:23 Herbalism Teachers: Amanda David, La Mala Yerba, Angela B. Angel, Atabey 1:00:27 What Ari is Excited About! 1:06:15 Tips for Others on Their Path and How to Reach Ari 1:12:03 BITTERS!! 1:13:44 Tarot Pull by Ari 1:17:44 Thanks & Blessing to You! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicfromtheroot/support

    1h 19m
  2. 23/06/2023

    S3:E2 Pastor. Poet. Pagan.

    Solstice Blessings! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending Solstice with this lovely human. It felt sweet and familiar, like when Juniper and I used to live in the same community house. Lots of giggles and insight occurred while in her presence on the longest day of the year and when we recorded a couple weeks ago. In this episode, Juniper (she/they) shares all the ups and downs of their Spiritual path in the most whimsical yet straightforward manner. Leave it to this Fae-like being to tell the most intriguing tales with a sparkle in her eye and smile on her lips! From almost dying to Quaker Boys, heart healing meditations and re-finding God, you'll be happy you joined along on this adventure! Juniper is a poet, artist & soon to be doctor of Chinese Medicine. She lives in PDX with her sweet familiar (tiny dragon), nesting partner, & about 300 pillows. You can find her most recent book, change is a prayer I'm learning to love, on Amazon. Find her writings, thoughts & songs on IG @juniperwrites . If you are in the Portland area, get in touch with her this fall for acupuncture healing sessions at her upcoming practice, honeydrop healing. If you feel inspired to support this podcast, you can donate at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicfromtheroot/support 0:00 Intro 1:34 Hello & Tea Talk w/Juniper 5:04 Creating Sacred Space 7:06 God Inside vs God Outside and Gender Roles in the Church 16:02 College, a Near Death Experience, and a psychic Matrilineal Line 22:48 Sight and Timelines 26:00 Quaker Boys and becoming a Pastor 30:17 Dark Night of the Soul 36:05 Confessions of a Witch 39:13 Psychosis Experience and Deep Initiation into Magic 45:40 A Room in Your Heart 48:37 Chinese Medical School, San Pedro, Jesus Doesn't Love Me 53:00 Jesus and S3x Magic 54:27 Daily Practice 56:53 Excited about Guiding Baby Psychics and MORE PLAY! 1:00:17 Normalizing Spiritual Awakenings 1:01:50 Holding Safe Space for Self 1:09:40 Not Taking Self too Seriously 1:10:37 Why I Love Juniper 1:14:14 Tips for Others Waking Up 1:18:00 Where to Find Juniper and The Fae (to be cont...) 1:19:34 Andrea's Tarot Card for Solstice 2023 1:26:05 Thanks & Blessings to You! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicfromtheroot/support

    1h 27m
  3. 21/06/2022

    S2 E8: A Wild Wise Woman

    Solstice Blessings and Hello Summer! What does it mean to embody the energy of Crone? Today, I honor and celebrate the playful and pleasure-focused nature of Trina Hazel (she/her/human,) the Elder of our Coven. We discuss how she has walked her Spiritual path, what it meant for her to step into the role of Crone, her hesitancy to embrace the term, and some of the people and beings that have mentored her along the way. She is funny, fierce, nurturing and a gifted Medium. I'm excited to share her story as an inspiration of how to bloom into Maturity and Wisdom. Today's episode will likely be the last of Season 2. It is the final interview of all my coven mates, and I'm hoping to take a few months away from the podcast and one month off of work to enjoy the lovely weather we are just staring to have as Summer officially kicks in to gear. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for Season 3 coming out this Fall. I'm looking forward to interviewing other folks that I love and respect, and whose Spiritual paths are just as inspiring and interesting. If there is anything in particular you'd like to learn a little more about in Season 3, then let me know on my IG page @magicfromtheroot Have a fabulous, playful, joyous summer! 0:00 Intro 1:33 Tea Talk! Whatcha Drinking? 4:54 Opening Sacred Space 7:13 Trina's Path 9:15 To Be a Witch 12:14 Joining Coven & What Magic Is 15:45 Mentor's Along the Way 20:20 Finding Middle Ground as a Medium 23:36 Embracing Cronedom 29:37 Curiosity & Sasquatch 39:49 What Happens in a Pleasure Coven?!? 46:35 Candle Gazing as Meditation 48:41 Tips for Your Path 51:07 Painting for Pleasure 56:13 Closing Sacred Space 1:01:34 Solstice Tarot by O'Dell 1:03:30 Kuddos & Blessings to You! In this episode Trina mentions:  Daniel Monroe https://www.mediumdanielmonroe.com/ and Whitney Freya https://whitneyfreyastudio.com/p/21-day-painting-meditation-challenge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicfromtheroot/support

    1h 3m
  4. 31/10/2021

    S2 E4: Liminal Light Being

    In this Samhain episode, I interview my coven mate and sweet friend, Bee. They are an indigiqueer human of mixed decent that uses they/she pronouns. Bee grew up in the PNW and is an artist, creator, sound & energy healer, a walker between worlds, a fire & pole dancer, a deep believer in magic, and what I would call a Liminal Light Being. Their magical practice is deeply connected to the tree & plant people, the crystal & mountain people, and those who have passed into other realms and dimensions.  0:00 Intro 1:33 Tea Talk & Introducing Bee 4:10 Creating Sacred Space 7:45 Catching up, Grady Cat, How We Met (Fan Girl!) 12:17 Bee's Magical and Mental Health Path 33:45 Candle Magic 35:10 "She Powerful!" 37:15 Navigating Depression & To Be a Tree 45:03 Talking to Trees, Mountains & Ghosts 51:00 Brotherly Support in Life and in the Afterlife 56:17 Break with AnchorFM 58:00 I Share how AMAZING Bee is (Fan Girling, again ;) ) 1:03:45 Earth download leads them to PDX & Spiritual Teachers 1:07:00 Reciprocity as Their Guide 1:09:00 Cultural Rootlessness in America 1:17:30 Holding Indigenous & Norwegian Ancestry 1:22:30 Bee's Daily Practice 1:26:05 Shielding & Energetic Clearing with Tatiana Sakurai 1:30:20 Magic & Neurodivergence 1:32:03 Liminal Time for a Death Worker 1:39:37 What IS a Portal? 1:45:35 Excited about Integrating Magic Openly into Daily Life 1:52:30 Tips onYour Path 1:56:03 Plans for Samhain 1:58:00 Tarot by O'Dell 2:01:17 Kuddos & Blessings to You!  In this interview, Bee references Robin Wall Kimmerer and the book Braiding Sweetgrass. She also talks about one of her teachers, Tatiana Sakurai, and their book, Light Worker Training. If you'd like to follow Bee and their musings, check her out on IG @cedarcrowhealingarts and @strangecreaturecreations Have a Happy Halloween, a beautiful Blessed Samhain, and a Felíz Día de Muertos! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicfromtheroot/support

    2h 1m

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Navigating the vast world of magic & spirituality can be tricky & confusing. There are many paths, missteps, & turns that weave into our individual practices. Magic From the Root is a podcast that may help you on your path as we share stories of folx who have found their way & their people. Join us as we talk about everything from rituals & spells to spirit guides, Tarot, & every success, misstep, & lesson learned that we've experienced throughout our journey. We'll have a lot of laughs, a few goosebumps & maybe even a few tears along the journey. Find us on Instagram @magicfromtheroot Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magicfromtheroot/support

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