6 episodes
Normal for the Spider Mel LoBrutto
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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”Normal is an illusion, dear. What’s normal for the spider is a calamity for the fly.” -Morticia AddamsJoin spiritual mentor and tarot reader Mel on her journey through the metaphysical and morbid. Mel is a practicing witch of over 10 years, a proud lesbian, and an advocate for survivors of trauma. Combining her knowledge, experience, and affinity for the peculiar, Mel spotlights the lessons tarot, witchcraft, and horror can teach us.
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Loss, Grief, & the End of Arcane Dames
In this episode, Mel recounts recent losses in her life and shares how she uses Tarot to traverse through the process of grieving.
Content warning: Death is discussed in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
Keep up with Mel: https://linktr.ee/melofwands
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The Truth About The Conjuring (2013)
In this episode, Mel is joined once again by her fiancée Britt to share their paranormal experiences, including Britt's stay at the house that inspired the modern horror classic, The Conjuring (2013).
Keep up with Britt:
Her debut single, Bonnie and Clyde:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/britt-keller/1730293894
Her poetry collection:
https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Looking-You-Ghost/dp/B09TN1N48N
Keep up with Mel:
https://linktr.ee/melofwands (Photos mentioned in the episode will be on my Instagram, which is linked here!)
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Answering YOUR Questions for the Tarot!
This week, Mel is pulling cards for all of your questions submitted via Instagram!
If you would like a free reading in a future episode, DM your question to Mel at http://instagram.com/melofwands
Keep up with Mel:
https://linktr.ee/melofwands
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Real Magic in The Craft (1996)
This week, Mel reflects on the movie that sparked a new wave of witches coming out of the broom closet in the late 90s: The Craft! She revisits her favorite, most realistic, (and unrealistic!) moments of magic depicted in the film, and shares her personal philosophies on practicing witchcraft.
Keep up with Mel:
https://linktr.ee/melofwands
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Who's the Blair Witch Anyway?
In this spooky yet silly episode, Mel muses over The Blair Witch Project (1999) with her fiancée, Britt. They discuss the power of the wilderness, the exploration of the unknown, and how the film relates to The Moon and the 9 of Swords cards of the tarot.
Keep up with Britt:
Her debut single, Bonnie and Clyde:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/britt-keller/1730293894
Her poetry collection:
https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Looking-You-Ghost/dp/B09TN1N48N
Keep up with Mel:
https://linktr.ee/melofwands
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Pearl (2022): The Star
In this episode, your (g)host with the most Mel dives into her favorite movie and favorite tarot card: Pearl and The Star. She compares their themes, discusses how Pearl's journey aligns with the major arcana, and shares a tarot spread she wrote inspired by the film.
Keep up with Mel:
https://linktr.ee/melofwands
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