Sage in the Sky

Carrie Barr
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A soul-led podcast exploring shadow work, Tarot, Scottish folklore, and witchcraft for healing and self-discovery. Each Sunday, journey through myth, magic, and the mysteries within. Guided by a Scottish-rooted spiritual practitioner weaving stories, reflections, and ritual to help you reclaim your light through the dark.

  1. 1D AGO

    The Cost of Staying Where You Are

    What does it cost to stay in a life you’ve quietly outgrown? In this atmospheric Scottish episode, we enter a Highland myth of a sleeping company, a hanging chain, and the one strike that wasn’t made. We explore the psychology of avoidance and inertia, the emotional/relational/creative/spiritual price of standing still, and end with a comforting grounding visualisation. Sign up to Lantern Letters and join me on Instagram for tomorrow’s reveal.

    32 min

  2. FEB 8

    Rowan Wisdom ~ Returning to Your Own Authority

    Rowan has long been known as a guardian tree in Scottish folk tradition, but its protection isn’t rooted in fear, it’s rooted in care, discernment, and quiet self-trust. In this episode, we explore Rowan folklore and charm traditions with a few lesser-known angles, then bring that wisdom inward, looking at how personal authority can slowly diffuse when boundaries blur. We talk about the subtle ways we give our power away through over-explaining, people-pleasing, and seeking permission, and we explore the difference between inner authority and external validation. We close with a short grounding breathwork to help you gather your energy back to centre and return to your own steady knowing. Settle in, breathe with me, and let Rowan guide you home. Website [https://sageinthesky.com]

    51 min

  3. JAN 18

    What We Avoid Reveals the Path (A Shadow Story)

    A Scottish myth whispers of a ghostly washerwoman and a soul at a crossroads. In this atmospheric episode, journey through Celtic folklore and into the liminal space between fear and truth. Includes lyrical storytelling, a threshold metaphor, and a grounding guided visualisation for shadow work.✨ Subscribe to Sacred Sundays, my weekly newsletter - [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/op4e3QN9JD4KvRlprk08]

    1h 19m

  4. JAN 4

    Birch, Thresholds & the Courage to Begin

    Step into the hush of the birch grove and the mythic doorway of the new year. In this atmospheric episode, we explore ancient threshold folklore, the symbolism of birch in Celtic and Norse tradition, and shadow work as sacred preparation for new beginnings. Includes a sensory guided journey into winter woods. Subscribe to Sacred Sundays for weekly soul notes: [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/op4e3QN9JD4KvRlprk08].

    42 min

  5. 11/23/2025

    The Silence Between Stories ~ Shadow Work in Stillness

    What if your quiet season isn’t a pause… but a sacred transformation in progress? In this episode, we explore the hush of winter through the lens of Celtic folklore, healing psychology and shadow work. Carrie invites you into the still, fertile dark, where seeds of self are silently stirring and the old stories gently fall away. Through mythic reflections, personal insights and a simple candle ritual, you’ll learn to honour the silence not as an absence, but as a vital part of your healing and growth. You’ll be guided through: ~ The folkloric wisdom of winter and the Cailleach~ Why stillness is essential in the healing cycle~ A journaling prompt: “What parts of my story need rest before they can grow again?”~ A gentle ritual, creating your own Stillness Candle for rest and inner listening~ Shadow work in quiet seasons and how the darkness holds your light Whether you’re in a season of waiting, healing or quiet renewal, this episode will be your warm companion, a soft flame in the hush between chapters. Bring - A candle, a journal, a cosy corner and an open heart. 💌 Connect with Me:Come say hello at www.sageinthesky.com. You’ll find tarot offerings, magical tools for inner work and a space made for seekers like you. Subscribe to the newsletter for gentle musings, moon rituals and seasonal guidance delivered to your inbox, like letters from an old friend.

    52 min

  6. 11/09/2025

    The Dreaming Dark ~ Listening to the Unconscious in the Long Nights

    In this wintery deep-dive, we descend into The Dreaming Dark, where ancestral folklore, haunting spirits and the wisdom of dreams guide us through shadow work in the longest nights of the year. Journey with me as we explore: ~ The Yuki-onna, Mare and Wendigo, chilling dream spirits and winter omens from global folklore. ~ The Caointeach, Ireland’s banshee of grief and compassion. ~ How dreams reveal our repressed emotions and how shadow work helps us integrate them. ~ Tips for dream journaling and interpreting your night-time messages. ~ A cosy herbal ritual using mugwort to support dream clarity and intuitive healing Plus, a guided ritual to create your own dream sachet or sleep altar and reflections on how to work with your unconscious mind gently and intentionally. Whether you're deep in dreamwork or just starting to explore your inner landscape, this episode wraps you in myth, insight and a little magic.

    48 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    Witch Marks & Thresholds ~ Protection and Boundaries in Modern Magic

    Step across the threshold into a world where carved circles, red doors and ancient symbols whisper stories of home protection and everyday enchantment. In this episode, we explore the folklore of witch marks and boundary magic in old Scottish homes, from apotropaic carvings and scorched hearth beams to the powerful symbolism of rowan wood and salt at the doorstep. We’ll then journey into the sacred work of building energetic boundaries in modern life, through shadow work, emotional sovereignty and spiritual protection. You’ll be guided through a custom Tarot spread, “Where do I need stronger boundaries to feel safe in my own magic?” and finish with a simple, powerful ritual to create your own protective sigil for your doorway or journal. Whether you’re deep in shadow work or simply seeking energetic clarity, this episode is your gentle reminder, your boundaries are sacred and your magic deserves to feel safe.

    1 hr

  8. 10/26/2025

    Samhain Special 'When the Veil is Thin' ~ Scottish Samhain Magic & Meeting the Shadow

    In this Samhain Special, we step into the liminal magic of the season when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Join us for a grounded and soul-stirring journey into Scottish folklore, shadow work and ancestral remembrance. In this episode:– Explore the myth of the Cailleach, the blue-faced hag of winter who awakens at Samhain– Hear tales of fae crossings, the Sluagh Sidhe, and the origins of guising– Learn about ancestor rites like the Dumb Supper and why Samhain is considered the Celtic New Year– Reflect on shadow work and how to meet fear of the unknown with courage and grace– Experience a deeply guided visualization to meet your Shadow Self at the threshold– Create your own Samhain Spirit Altar to honour endings and invite renewal. Settle in with a warm drink, light a candle and allow the season’s wisdom to guide you inward. This episode is rich with folklore, ritual and practical tools to support your personal transformation during the dark half of the year. Ideal for:Spiritual seekers, witches, folklore lovers and anyone feeling the pull of Samhain’s mystery. 🎧 Background music is by Kevin Macleod - Skye Cuillin, Celtic Impulse, Myst on the Moor, Teller of Tales & The Parting. — If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review or sharing it with someone who walks between worlds.🔗 [https://linktr.ee/sage_inthe_sky]

    1h 3m
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About

A soul-led podcast exploring shadow work, Tarot, Scottish folklore, and witchcraft for healing and self-discovery. Each Sunday, journey through myth, magic, and the mysteries within. Guided by a Scottish-rooted spiritual practitioner weaving stories, reflections, and ritual to help you reclaim your light through the dark.

Information

  • Creator
    Carrie Barr
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carrie Barr
  • Show Website
    Sage in the Sky