In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the folklore of the dying season. From the ghostly superstitions tied to the last sheaf of grain to the spirits said to wander the fields after harvest, these stories reveal how closely death and abundance have always been linked. Listen in for myths and traditions that show why the end of the harvest is just as powerful, and haunted, as its beginning. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things mag...
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the energy of Virgo season through the myths and stories surrounding its ruler, the god Hermes. (Mercury by Roman name) From his trickster personality to his ability to roam between worlds, Hermes and Virgo season are the archetype of the sacred scribe, the healer, and the alchemist. Listen in for ways to lean into the energy of the season. This episode comes with a workbook for the season, you can download it here. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn M...
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her friend and collaborator, Caitlyn Barone. Caitlyn is a self-proclaimed "art witch" and shares how creativity and the art we create can intersect with our spiritual practices. Here we dive into creating an "art grimoire, " scrapbooking, painting, and how to find magic and inspiration in the world around you. Correction, we went to Salem, MA on our girls trip. :) You can find Caitlyn and the images we are referencing in this conversation on Ins...
In episode 44 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the world of children who are "marked" as different and potentially otherworldly. Exploring various folklore and stories from around the world, here we consider the meaning of birthmarks, crows circling a newborn, and dogs who refuse to enter the nursery. This leads the topic to reincarnation and the true stories of children who remember more than they should. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Sha...
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the various water spirits, entities, and deities said to inhabit the depths of our waters. From the Greek Sirens in the sea to the Lady of the Lake and Mami Wata; every culture has passed on stories of beings and energies that must be respected and acknowledged if you wish for good weather or safe travels. This episode delves into these various stories, considering offerings to the sea and the meaning behind these oral traditions. ✨ Cou...
In this episode, published author and word witch Kate Belew joins host Shelby Bundy for a discussion on all things creativity. Listen in as they ponder the muses, and goblins, the process of writing a book, and the waxing and waning of creative energy. Kate gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Word Witch (Hatchette Book Group) and speaks to what it means to cast a creative circle. You can find Kate on instagram, @k8belew, on her Word Witch substack, and leading classes f...
In this episode, Shelby introduces us to the nine muses of Greek Mythology. Born of a union between Menesymone and Zeus, the nine daughters of memory each hold a powerful place in the creative world. Whether you are writing a book, a poem, or a memoir, painting on canvas, or dancing in your car, the muses are the force of creative energy. In this episode, we learn which one to call upon and when. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at Te...
What is a fairy ring, and why do we avoid stepping in one? Why is an iron nail a surefire way to protect against fairy magic? This episode explores the folklore of the Fae, including changelings, fairy rings, time slips, and what it means to be caught in a fairy spell. Listen in as host Shelby Bundy shares stories and folklore while considering the idea that the Fae are deeply related to our beloved dead. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things...
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy welcomes her friend and paranormal investigator, Amanda Paulson, to talk about all things haunted. Here, they ponder ghosts and spirits, considering why they are around at all, while sharing different experiences and ways in which communications take place. They consider the energy of objects, old houses versus new ones, and how to learn to trust your instinct. You can find Amanda's website here. She is on all social channels as @prettyfnspooky ✨ Cours...
In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the five rivers of the Underworld. Where the modern version of "hell" is imagined as fire and brimstone, the ancient Greeks saw an Underworld that was built around flowing rivers, each with a purpose and life. From meeting the ferryman at the Acheron to being faced with our broken oaths at the Styx, this episode considers the ways in which the waters of Hades held and transported the souls of the dead. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology...
In part two of this series, Shelby rounds out the zodiac by telling the myths of Libra through Pisces. From Themis, the Titan goddess who held the scales, to Orion and his fight with the Scorpion, this episode shares the stories and energies that make up the signs in the second half of the zodiac. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are avai...
Why is the symbol for Aries a ram, or Gemini, the twins? What did the crab do for the queen of the gods to deserve a spot in the stars? Each zodiac sign has a myth that explains its energy and motivation. In this 2 part episode, host Shelby Bundy tells the stories of Aries through Virgo while sharing how these energies can appear in our charts and lives. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are o...
Join host Shelby Bundy and her guest, Kristin Lisenby as they discuss six of the most common "clairs," or psychic abilities. Are we born with them? Can they be honed, and how do we know which one(s) we are most attuned to? In this episode, Shelby and Kristin ponder these questions while sharing their own experiences with extra-sensory abilities. From dreams to nighttime visitors, token object reading, and telepathy to a mini session with dowsing rods, this longer-than-usual episode poses more...
Have you ever heard someone say, "People die in threes" or "Third time is a charm?" What is it about the number three that makes it a sacred number compared to the others? In this episode, host Shelby Bundy dives into the number three and its recurrent appearances in myth, folklore, nature, and life. From the Three Graces, and the Gorgons to the Three Billy Goats of our childhood stories, this episode spans the ages to consider why we as humans feel so connected to the number three. ✨ C...
What did it mean to see a raven before battle or a black dog at a crossroads? What happens when you hear the call of a whippoorwill or dream of a relative who has passed? Our ancestors, and still some people today, believe they are omens of death, announcing the coming end of a life. In this episode, host Shelby Bundy shares the myths and folklore of the symbols, signs, and events that have long been considered messages from the gods. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Sha...
In this episode, Shelby & Maria round out their tarot talks by diving into the suit of the Pentacles. Listen in as two tarot readers discuss their interpretations of the Ace through King, sharing insight and different ways of reading the cards. You can find Maria at www.magickwithmaria.com Tarot Decks: Ethereal Visions Manor House Tarot ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each seaso...
In episode 31 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, Shelby ponders the question of Jesus' birth date and the associated astrological sign. By looking at clues in the biblical text, historical data, and the known celestial phenomena that could explain the Star of Bethlehem, Shelby considers the astrological traits associated with other very possible birth dates of the most well-known man in history. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at Tenth...
In this episode, Shelby shares some of the less "merry" tales of the holiday season. In the treacherous dark season of the year, our pagan ancestors told tales of monsters coming down from the mountains, capturing children who didn't listen to their parents or strayed too far from the fire. From Gryla and her Yule Lads to Krampus, the Mari Lwyd, and her battle of words; the folklore of the holiday season was not just symbolic; it was necessary. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astro...
In this Episode, Shelby dives into the pagan roots of Christmas and shares where the symbols and celebrations we know of today originated. She discusses the history of Yule, the solstice, the Roman festival Saturnalia, and how early Christians seamlessly blended these ancient celebrations into their new belief. She discusses the shift from honoring the "sun" to honoring the Son, and how these ancient traditions are alive and well in our Christmas celebrations. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: L...
In Episode 28 of the Moon In Carolina Podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the oldest historical records of the Underworld and its progression to the Christian "Hell." From Ereshkigal and the Kur in Mesopotamian myth, the Sumerian City of Dust, the Egyptian Duat, and the Greek Underworld, this episode takes a look at how a neutral place for the soul's journey turned into the fiery pit of punishment we have all come to know. (and if you are or were a Christian, probably feared.) ✨ Cours...