Darkness and Light with Wendy Rule

Wendy Rule
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Darkness and Light is a podcast about myth, Magic, and nature, hosted by Wendy Rule. Following the cycles of the Moon and the turning of the seasons — in both hemispheres — each episode explores how ancient stories and archetypal energies can help us navigate our own cycles of change. Through mythology, lunar wisdom, and seasonal insight, Wendy invites listeners into a deeper relationship with the living world and the ever-changing dance of darkness and light.  New episodes are released every two weeks, starting on Thursday, March 26th, 2026.  Head to https://wendyrule.com/  for more info about Wendy's music and Magic. 

  1. 3d ago

    13: Hestia of the Hearth and the Virgo Dark Moon

    HESTIA OF THE HEARTH and the VIRGO DARK MOON The Sacred Art of Tending What Matters Hello friends In this episode of Darkness and Light, we enter the quiet, focused realm of the Virgo Dark Moon — exploring Mutable Earth, ritual, attention, and the sacred art of tending what matters. As the final Dark Moon before the Equinox, this is a time to come back to centre: to notice what needs our attention, what is worth tending, and what we are ready to let fall away. Guided by Hestia, Greek Goddess of the Hearth, we explore the sacredness of the everyday, and the small acts of care, craft and devotion that keep the flame of our lives burning. In this episode: Virgo and Mutable Earth — focus, refinement, craft and changeMercury, Virgo's ruler, and the Magic of paying attentionHestia, Greek Goddess of the Hearth and sacred centreThe hearth as the heart of home and communityVesta, sacred flame and devotionRitual as a way of creating meaning and transformationThe extraordinary medieval mystic Hildegard von BingenA Stone Soup ritual, Dark Moon meditation, and collective Tarot readingThis Virgo Dark Moon invites us to return to what is simple, nourishing and true — to find the sacred within the everyday, and to tend our own flame with patience, attention and love. Blessed Be. Wendy   SONGS THAT ALIGN WITH THIS THEME • Whatever is Big, Whatever is Small • Slow Down MY AUSTRALIAN TOUR This episode lands while I'm on tour in Australia! I'd love to see you at one of my concerts or workshops while I'm there. Check out all the latest dates and details at wendyrule.com Patreon Join me on Patreon for Magic Monday, where I explore this episode's Tarot card, The World, in greater depth, along with meditations, videos and other offerings for my Inner Circle. patreon.com/wendyrule EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

  2. Aug 26

    12: Poseidon and the Pisces Full Moon

    EPISODE 12: POSEIDON AND THE PISCES FULL MOON  Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 12! This episode lands right on the Pisces Full Moon, which is extra powerful because it's a Lunar Eclipse! We're diving deep into the beautiful, mysterious Mutable Waters of Pisces, with the mighty Greek god Poseidon as our guide. Together, we explore the ocean as a living symbol of Piscean energy: ever-changing, powerful, emotional, mysterious, and impossible to fully control. We journey with Poseidon through myth and personal experience, exploring his connection with the sea, earthquakes, horses, springs, and the wild forces of Nature.  And rather than our usual Tarot card, we finish this Full Moon episode with an extended guided meditation, journeying beneath the moonlight into the ocean and experiencing ourselves as part of its vast, ever-changing waters. In this episode we explore: The Pisces Full Moon and the magic of Mutable WaterPoseidon, god of the sea, earthquakes, horses and springsThe ocean as a symbol of Jung's collective unconsciousMythic connections between Poseidon, Demeter, and MedusaA special Pisces Full Moon ocean meditationAUSTRALIAN TOUR — SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026 I'm heading back to Australia! My tour begins in Melbourne on September 5th, with concerts, workshops and gatherings across Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. I'd love to see you there! VICTORIA SAT SEPT 5: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — MELBOURNE (SPELLBOX) THURS SEPT 17: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — PORT MELBOURNE SAT SEPT 19: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — DAYLESFORD SUN SEPT 20: SOOKI LOUNGE — BELGRAVE CONCERT SAT OCT 10: 303 NORTHCOTE CONCERT TASMANIA THURS SEPT 10: DEVONPORT CONCERT SAT SEPT 12: ARTEMIS WORKSHOP — CYGNET (AFTERNOON) SAT SEPT 12: HOUSE CONCERT — CYGNET (EVENING) SUN SEPT 13: GIG NEAR HOBART — NEIKA WESTERN AUSTRALIA FRI SEPT 25: PERTH (TREEBY) HOUSE CONCERT SEPT 26–27: COMBINED COVENS SPRING CAMP SOUTH AUSTRALIA MON SEPT 28: CONCERT — ADELAIDE (MORPHETT VALE) TUES SEPT 29: WORKSHOP — ADELAIDE (MORPHETT VALE) QUEENSLAND FRI OCT 2: CAIRNS CONCERT If you'd like to go a layer deeper, join me on Patreon for weekly Magic Monday videos, tarot reflections, guided meditations, and a warm, supportive community. Patreon: https://patreon.com/wendyrule Thank you so much for listening. Blessed be. Wend EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

  3. Aug 12

    11: Rosy-Fingered Dawn - My Life with The Odyssey

    Episode 11: Rosy-Fingered Dawn: My Life with The Odyssey Hello friends.  With the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Homer's ancient epic is once again capturing the world's imagination. But for me, this extraordinary poem has been a lifelong companion. In this episode, I share my personal journey with The Odyssey, from discovering it as a young woman, to writing songs inspired by Odysseus, Calypso, Circe and the Sirens, to finally walking the shores of Ithaca itself. Together we'll explore why myths continue to speak so powerfully across thousands of years, and how they help us navigate our own journeys of love, loss, transformation, and homecoming. We'll also celebrate the magic of Eos, the Rosy-Fingered Dawn, whose arrival each morning reminds us that every day offers the possibility of a new beginning. A special edition: For this episode, I've woven excerpts from many of my Odyssey-inspired songs throughout the conversation, inviting you to experience these ancient myths through both storytelling and music. In this episode: The symbolism of Eos, Goddess of DawnWhy The Odyssey has shaped my creative lifeMy travels to Ithaca and the legendary palace of OdysseusThe stories behind songs from The Lotus EatersCirce, Calypso, the Sirens, and the universal language of mythA two-card Tarot reading for the journey aheadListen to my Odyssey playlist: 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3we3r4ukGzu3agU8Ii4WmL?si=b2dPVduTSGKj2dFf3kAJHg 🎵 TIDAL: https://tidal.com/playlist/df4f8d94-e8ec-4348-907a-6a2756bde56c As always, thank you for listening. If you'd like to continue the conversation and join me for a deeper exploration of this episode's Tarot reading, come and visit me on Patreon. Oh, and don't forget to check out my Australian tour at www.wendyrule.com  EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

  4. Jul 29

    10: Lammas, Imbolc, and the Wisdom of the Seed

    EPISODE 10: Lammas,  Imbolc, And The Wisdom of the Seed Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 10! It feels a little bit magical to have reached this milestone, and it seems fitting that we celebrate by exploring the beautiful cross-quarter festivals of Lammas in the Northern Hemisphere and Imbolc in the Southern Hemisphere. Together, we'll discover how these seemingly opposite festivals are united by the timeless wisdom of the seed. Guided by the myth of Demeter and Persephone, we discover how the miracle of the seed reflects the cycles of Nature, creativity, and our own lives. Along the way, I share lessons from growing a garden from seed and visit the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, where a single stalk of grain became a symbol of life's deepest mysteries. In this episode we explore: Lammas and Imbolc as complementary stages of the same cycleDemeter, Persephone, and the sacred symbolism of the seedThe Eleusinian Mysteries What gardening can teach us about creativity, focus, and discernmentHonouring both what is ready to emerge and what is ready to be harvestedIf you'd like to go a layer deeper, join me on Patreon for weekly Magic Monday videos, tarot reflections, guided meditations, and a warm, supportive community. Patreon: https://patreon.com/wendyrule Thank you so much for listening. Blessed be. Wendy SONGS THAT ALIGN WITH THIS EPISODE: Really, my entire Persephone album is a fitting accompaniment for this episode, but here's a few tracks that are particular relevant:  Oh Golden Grain Ruby Seed Before and After Life Eleusis And here's a link to my film clip for Eleusis. Right at the start, when I'm wearing the cloak, I'm at the actual ancient site of Eleusis. The rest is recorded  at a temple on the island of Corfu.   ELEUSIS FILMCLIP  UPCOMING SHOWS  Don't forget to check out my upcoming shows / Australian tour at www.wendyrule.com  EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

  5. Jul 15

    09: Apollo and the Spark of Creativity - Preparing for Leo Season

    Apollo and the Creative Spark – Preparing for Leo Season As Cancer season gives way to Leo, we move from the fertile darkness of potential into the radiant act of creative expression. In this episode, we explore creativity not as a rare gift reserved for artists, but as a universal human birthright. Guided by the golden god Apollo, we journey through myth, divination, and the ancient Muses to discover how inspiration arises, how it takes form, and how we can learn to trust the natural cycles of our own creative lives. In this episode we explore: Leo season and the creative fire of self-expressionApollo as guide to creativity, beauty, divination, and refinementThe Delphic Oracle, the Muses, and the sacred origins of inspirationTrusting creative cycles, including times of apparent creative blockCreativity as both a personal practice and a gift shared with the wider communityIf you'd like to go a layer deeper, join me on Patreon for weekly Magic Monday videos, tarot reflections, guided meditations, and a warm, supportive community. Patreon: https://patreon.com/wendyrule Newsletter: https://wendyrule.com Thank you so much for listening. If you're enjoying Darkness and Light, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast and leave a rating or review—it really helps others discover the show. Blessed be. Wendy SONGS THAT ALIGN WITH THIS EPISODE: An Invitation to the MusesA Thousand Ways to Start a Fire EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

  6. Jul 1

    08: The Great Cosmic Mother And The Infinite Void- Journeying Through Cancer Season, With Selena Fox

    Hello friends, and welcome back to Darkness and Light.  As the Moon wanes and the Sun journeys through Cancer, I explore the watery gifts of Cancer season: emotion, protection, and the nurturing presence of the Great Cosmic Mother. From the vastness of deep space to the depths of the ocean, we'll journey into the fertile darkness from which all things emerge. I'm also joined by renowned Pagan priestess, author, and community elder Selena Fox, who shares her insights on the Void, deep space, Goddess spirituality, and the importance of balancing action with reflection. In this episode Cancer season and the gifts of Cardinal WaterThe Great Cosmic Mother and the Creative VoidDeep space, mystery, and Goddess spiritualityA conversation with Selena FoxCreativity, gestation, and the wisdom of fallow times  ABOUT SELENA FOX Selena Fox is a Pagan priestess, author, teacher, community elder, and co-founder of Circle Sanctuary. For more than five decades she has been a leading voice in contemporary Pagan spirituality, Goddess traditions, environmental stewardship, and interfaith work. Connect with Selena Website Instagram Circle Sanctuary Pagan Spirit Gathering MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE This episode features an excerpt from "Void" from my album Darkness and Light. PATREON Thanks to the generosity of my Patreon community and their monthly contributions, I'm able to present this podcast ad free. This means that we can stay 'in the zone' without our flow being broken. But it also means that I don't make any money at all from the podcast itself, and it takes up a huge amount of my time and focus. If you're getting something out of this Darkness and Light podcast, maybe you'd consider joining my Patreon community? There's lots of bonus material, including weekly 'Magic Monday videos, songs, Full Moon meditations etc. Membership starts at just $5USD per month (about $8.50 AUD). And if you can't afford that right now, please know that you are very welcome here, and I appreciate you tuning in.  :)  💜 Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/wendyrule SOME OTHER SONGS I'VE WRITTEN THAT FIT THE THEME OF THIS EPISODE:  All Life Flows Into The Great Mother Hail to the Moon  Underworld Queen EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

  7. Jun 17

    07: The Solstice Sun - Shine Your Light

    Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 7 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we celebrate the upcoming Solstice: Midsummer in the Northern Hemisphere and Midwinter in the Southern. We explore the radiant power of the Sun, and what it truly means to “shine your light.” We journey with the ancient Greek Sun God Helios across the sky, celebrating the joy and vitality of solar energy, as well as the dangers of solar imbalance: from ego inflation (too much Sun) to depression (too little). And with mythology, astrology, and tarot as our guides, we reflect on ways we can maintain balance and reconnect with our own authentic inner light. I hope you enjoy the show! Blessed Be Wendy IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE: Sunlight as the source of lifeThe SolsticeHelios and Greek solar mythologyThe solar plexus and inner radianceHealthy confidence versus ego inflationDepression, renewal, and the healing power of sunlightCreativity, authenticity, and shining your lightPATREON Darkness and Light is an ad-free podcast supported by listeners. If you’d like to help sustain the show, you can join my Patreon community for about the cost of a cup of coffee each month. You’ll find the link below. Join my Patreon Community MUSIC: Music featured in this episode is drawn from my ambient meditation album Darkness and Light. Featured track: DAY    (You might like to check out the version of this song with words, too! Other songs from my back catalogue that echo the themes of this episode: THINK OF THE DAY SHINE FIRST LIGHT MIDSUMMER WINTER LONGEST NIGHTS MEADOWLARK EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

  8. Jun 3

    06: Gemini Season: Hermes, Magic and Mischief, with Laura Tempest Zakroff

    Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 6 of Darkness and Light. In this episode, we explore the mercurial world of Hermes: trickster, messenger, and magician. We celebrate Gemini energy, the Magic of language and storytelling, and the playful wisdom of the trickster archetype. This episode also features my first guest interview on the podcast, with the wonderful Laura Tempest Zakroff -  author, artist, witch, educator, creator of numerous oracle decks, and a Gemini! Laura joins me to discuss sigils, Tarot, humor, and Magic as well as her latest book, Tarot by Tempest. I hope you enjoy the show. Blessings, Wendy IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE: Gemini as Mutable Air and the power of changeMercury: the fastest planet and ruler of GeminiHermes as messenger, traveler, trickster, and psychopompAncient Hermstones, crossroads,  and offerings to travelersTravel, storytelling, and transformationThe mercurial art of commerceThe trickster archetype in myth and modern cultureAnd  a reminder to check out my PATREON PAGE! SPECIAL GUEST: LAURA TEMPEST ZAKROFF Here's where you can find out more about Laura, her visual art, her classes, and her books and decks:  LAURA'S WEBSITE: https://lauratempestzakroff.com/ LAURA'S LINKTREE (Links to Everything!):  FIND LAURA ON INSTA JOIN LAURA'S PATREON MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE The music in this episode is a selection from my ambient album Darkness and Light. You can find it here: LISTEN AND PURCHASE ON BANDCAMP EXPLORE MORE: WENDY'S WEBSITEJOIN WENDY'S PATREON COMMUNITYWENDY'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMPAUDIO PRODUCTION by Timothy Van Diest at Meadowlark Studios

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Darkness and Light is a podcast about myth, Magic, and nature, hosted by Wendy Rule. Following the cycles of the Moon and the turning of the seasons — in both hemispheres — each episode explores how ancient stories and archetypal energies can help us navigate our own cycles of change. Through mythology, lunar wisdom, and seasonal insight, Wendy invites listeners into a deeper relationship with the living world and the ever-changing dance of darkness and light.  New episodes are released every two weeks, starting on Thursday, March 26th, 2026.  Head to https://wendyrule.com/  for more info about Wendy's music and Magic. 

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