The Red Text

In this episode of the Red Text Podcast, hosts Voga and Ry revisit the topic of magick and mental health. They explore the importance of discernment in magical practices, the influence of New Age beliefs, and the ethical considerations of using magic in therapeutic settings. The conversation also touches on the significance of community support, practical magical tips for mental health, and the importance of maintaining spiritual hygiene. They share personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the need for professional help alongside spiritual practices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

What does it mean to craft personal magick? What does it look like? How do you do it? Join Voga and Ry for another unholy communion as we talk about crafting personal magick, from spells to conjurations to prayers, oh my! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Voga and Ry delve into the world of professional magic, discussing how to monetize skills through readings and products while emphasizing ethical practices. They explore the importance of integrity, transparency, and avoiding cultural appropriation. The conversation highlights self-reflection, community support, and the need for genuine, sincere practice to navigate the challenges of professional magic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Summary Voga and Ry discuss the reasons for their podcast hiatus, focusing on personal challenges, the production of Blasphemeet, and their contrasting feelings about the summer season. They also touch on their creative projects, the success of Blasphemeet, and their preferences for warm and cold water. The conversation segues into a discussion about spiritual cleansing and the significance of bathing in the ocean. The conversation delves into the topic of spiritual cleansing, covering methods, rituals, and practices for cleansing the body, space, and energy. It emphasizes the importance of physical cleanliness before spiritual cleansing and explores the use of water, salt, and guava leaves as cleansing tools. The conversation also highlights the significance of intention and mindfulness in spiritual cleansing practices. The conversation covers various methods of spiritual cleansing and maintenance, including the use of guava leaves, rose stems, intentional rest, anointing with oils, and the use of water and salt. The importance of gratitude towards spirits and the significance of simplicity in practice are also highlighted. Sound Bites "at least once a year fully bathing in the ocean, because that in and of itself is a spiritual cleanse" "But because the ocean is just so energetically powerful in and of itself just hopping in it Will cleanse you right up." "It's spiritual hygiene. That's basically all it really is." ""I like to use guava leaves to banish."" ""I like to intentionally rest and make sure that I am doing something that I enjoy doing."" ""Oils are my best friend."" "Somatic shaking is an evidence-based therapy method for releasing pent-up energy." "Books and resources play a significant role in spiritual cleansing practices." Chapters 00:00 Navigating Personal Challenges and Podcast Hiatus 03:50 Success and Dedication: The Story of Blasphemeet 07:57Summer Season: Contrasting Perspectives 15:52 The Significance of Ocean Bathing for Spiritual Cleansing 24:32 The Power of Water in Spiritual Cleansing 33:39 Spiritual Hygiene and Mindfulness 47:13 Tools and Techniques for Spiritual Cleansing 50:07 The Art of Spiritual Cleansing and Maintenance 51:36 The Power of Intentional Rest and Self-Care 56:26 Anointing with Oils and the Use of Natural Elements 01:04:01 The Significance of Water, Salt, and Gratitude 01:08:21 Simplicity in Practice and Accessible Resources 01:14:10 Personal Experiences and Recommendations 01:25:00 Announcements and Plugs for Personal Projects and Businesses --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Join us and our special guest Bente aka @The_Norse_Witch to discuss Norse magick, what it is, what it can look like, and Bente's own experiences with their personal Norse pagan practice! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

*DISCLAIMER* This episode is from season one where Voga and Ry had not yet gone by their current names. We are choosing to republish the two episodes in which we featured Chris (@tarotexegete). We no longer support Chris and his current views. We solely are sharing these episodes in an effort that listeners will be able to gain valuable insight and information from the content therein (and please feel free to fact check anything that was presented in either of these episodes and let us know so that we can make proper corrections). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Happy New Year, Red Text listeners! Join Voga and Ry for the first unholy communion of 2024 as we discuss our New Year traditions and rituals as well as our goals and aspirations for ourselves and for the podcast for this upcoming year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Join Voga and Ry and our very special guest Cody Nichols (@thereverendeateroffilth) as we get to hear all about Cody's practice of Infernal Hekatean Luciferianism. We discuss the Left Hand Path, the Greek Magical Papyri, Hekate, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Colors...something that seems so simple but can become so complex when it comes to working them into magick. Join Voga and Ry for this unholy communion in which we discuss all things color magick and give examples from our own personal practices of how we incorporate colors into our spellwork and devotions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Spooky season is HERE! Join your favorite unholy communion with Voga and Ry to discuss All Souls' Day, our traditions, what we plan to do this year, and our favorite scary movies! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Join Voga, Ry, and special guest Flo aka @the_trans_folk_witch as we discuss various topics such as UPG (unverified personal gnosis), identity and labels, and our experiences with spirit work and conjuring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Join us for another episode in our Revisited series where we return to the topic of cultivating spiritual habits with our new insights, experiences, and thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Have you ever felt like magic just didn’t feel magical anymore? As if you lost your connection to the vibrancy of your practice? That’s completely normal! Learn about what burnout is, what it can look like, and the steps you can take to mitigate and navigate it in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

What is brujería? Who can practice it? Who can claim the title of brujo/a/e/x? Join Voga, Ry, and Francisco (previously known as @wicked_witch_of_la) as we discuss all of this and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

What is ancestral veneration? What are the benefits of having an ancestral veneration practice? How do you start one? Is it necessary? Join Voga and Ry during this unholy communion to learn our answers to these questions and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

What is cultural appropriation? Why is it bad and how can it be avoided? What's the difference between appropriation and appreciation? Find out the answers and more during this unholy communion with The Red Text. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

It's been nearly two years since our first (and one of the most popular) episodes of our show has been released and today, Voga and Ry revisit Folk Catholicism 101. What have we learned since our first episode? How have our practices shifted, changed, and evolved since then? What does Folk Catholicism mean to us today versus two years ago? Join us for another episode of our Revisited series for answers to these questions and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

Join us and our lovely friend and guest, Celeste Mott, to discuss her relationship with the most popular archangel of Catholicism, St. Michael. We discuss how Celeste was called to devote herself to St. Michael as well as how Voga, Ry, and Celeste all view and work with St. Michael within their practices. Celeste on Instagram: @celestemott Mentioned books: - Consecration to St. Michael: Nine Day Preparation for Spiritual Warfare by Cathal Ó hAimheirgin - Codex Archangelicus: Devotional Magic with the Archangel Michael by Brother Moses --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

The terms veneration and worship may seem synonymous, but are they truly one in the same? Can you "work with" deities? What do relationships with spirits and deities really look like and what is that relationship called? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this unholy communion where Voga and Ry discuss definitions, similarities, differences, and what veneration and worship look like to them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support

What is the rosary? What can you gain from praying it? How can you use it magically? Join Voga and Ry for answers to these questions and all things rosary-related during this unholy communion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-red-text-podcast/support