I’ve been really working on getting closer to the plants around me. This past summer I spent a lot of time wandering in the woods and parks. Having conversations with the local plant people. So...
Andrew and Lon talk about the times in which we live and how to find your way in them. They also talk about the western idea of finding your true will or destiny. The post EP126 Interesting Times...
Eric and Andrew talk about their shared journey with the Orisha. The ways in magic and astrology have been seen differently over time. How the resurgence of old materials have changed modern assu...
Andrew and Cristy talk about the power of punk and community as well as its complications. The need to find a balance between struggling and selling out. The role community played in the creation...
Aunty K has been been doing some deep thinking about the relationship between tarot and indigenous communities. Important stuff we should all think about. The post EP123 Listening, Colonialism, R...
Andrew and Enrique talk about the power of presence. On how to listen to the world around you for messages. The power of birds and a lot more. An essential listen for folks looking to deepen thei...
I was pretty excited that the shop was nominated as best spiritual shop by The World Divination Association. Today the results were in and The Hermit’s Lamp won! Honestly I am really delighted ...
Andrew and Willie talk about how it was growing up in the Lukumi tradition, and Willie's experiences with Orisha in Cuba, America, Nigeria, and Brazil. The post EP121 Orisha, Syncretization, and ...
Maria and Andrew explore the topic of anti-racism through tarot and their own journeys. talking about curiosity, accessibility, the nature of tarot, and how to show up for this kind of change. Th...
Aidan, Andrew, and Fabeku catch up for their third episode since the pandemic started. They talk about burnout, bandwidth and the way they are running out of words, direction and ideas about what...
Susan, Mel and Andrew talk about esotericism in Tarot and as a magical practice. Sharing what they have gotten from it and what you might too. The post EP118 ESOTERICISM WITH SUSAN CHANG AND MEL ...
Susan, Mel and Andrew talk about esotericism in Tarot and as a magical practice. Sharing what they have gotten from it and what you might too. The post EP118 Esotericism with Susan Chang and Mel ...
How we think about the magic we do matters a lot. Jason and Andrew talk about how it might be creating problems in your life. They also talk about personal visions and what to do with them. The p...
Andrew & Barbara catch up for their 7th annual talk. Covering COVID life, esoteric tarot, expertise & its changing nature and all the changes in both our lives. The post EP116 Thoth Tarot, Expert...
The podcast is returning with a new season based format, new ways to support accessibility and an important change to where you can get it delivered to you. The post Big new format for the podcas...
Andrew and Chaweon talk about the nature of magic in the social media age The post EP115 TIKTOK, Algorithms, and Magic with Chaweon Koo first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
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Learn all about why you might want to do some shadow work. The post EP114 Shadow Work with Sasha Graham first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
We talk about Jenn's new kiddo, Andrew's reasons for walking away from astrology, and some new ways to interact with the stars. The post EP113 Fake asteroids and real life with Jenn Zahrt first ...
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Andrew, Fabeku, and Aidan (aka Stacking Skulls) talk about astrology, racism, colonialism, magic, getting by during the pandemic, and so much more. The post EP112 WTF…still? With Stacking Skull...
Learn about magic and ancestors from my recent TV appearance. The post How does magic work? first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
The podcasts first guest returns to talk all about connecting with spirit through movement and divination. We talk a lot about getting present, wrestling with tough stuff, magic, mediumship, gett...
Ari and Andrew talk about relationships, hierarchy, and understanding our own desire. The post EP110 Relationships with Ari of Saltwater and Stars first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
The gang gets together to talk about what the heck do we do during this time. The post EP109 WTF with Stacking Skulls first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
Eni and Andrew discuss how to approach traditional religions from a place of respect. The post EP108 Approaching Traditional Orisha Religions with Eni Acho Iya first appeared on The Hermit's Lam...
This conversation is all about how to listen and live in a magical way to the world around you. The post EP107 A Hole Full of Birds with Enriques Enriquez first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
It seems like there is no shortage of challenge these days. In this episode Andrew, Theresa and Shaheen talk about how to keep going when the going gets tough. Sharing both personal stories and t...
Just as Andy Warhol invited me into the great mystery of myself - so I invite you in the same way. The world needs the full magic of your authentic being. The post Being weird is not enough firs...
Andrew, Aidan, and Fabeku talk about the future of witchcraft, magic, grimoires, and how to best powder a scorpion. In a rarer moment they talk about their businesses The post EP105 Raid on Monke...
Toni and I talk a lot about connecting and grounding, our lives as readers, the role of science and mystery in this process, and Toni's ideas of the Void! This one goes deep so buckle in for the ...
Andrew and Barbara talk about making change. The challenges in trying to notice the end before feels like it has gone too far past us. The talk about the last year and the grand changes that are ...
Andrew and Chiron discuss shaman sickness, transformation, and growth – and all the things that pretend to be those real experiences. The post EP102 Shamanism, Clarity and Healing with Chiron A...
Ever wonder what it takes to run a spiritual organization? How about the relationship between Jesus and Satan? Check this one out to learn these things and more. The post EP101 Clergy, magic and ...
The band brings back Jenn Zhart to catch up on how the winds of change are moving everyone. The gang gets into how to roll with change and work magic to aid it too. The post EP100 Changes, travel...
Lonnie and Andrew explore the how reconstruction and revisioning of heathen traditions plays out in Lonnie’s life and the world. Going from both the inspiration in Lonnie’s life to the racism...
Marcus and Andrew talk about what it means to really deeply connect with the land or space where you live. They explore their experiences with plants, spirits, and magic. Going further they talk ...
Kelly and Andrew explore the influence of the planets in their lives and the lives of their clients. Sharing ideas about Uranus moving into Taurus. They also talk about the possibilities and limi...
Andrew and Ariana talk about everyone’s favourite topic: love. Exploring how their relationship to polyamory and spirit guide and shape their world view. The podcast also takes a tour through a...
Andrew and Chaweon talk about glamour and how to work magic through our appearance and style. The post EP95 Glamour Magic with Chaweon Koo first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
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The Stacking Skulls Crew (Aidan, Fabeku, and Andrew) are joined by Theresa Reed this week. In many ways this conversation circles around endings. They talk about Marie Kondo and letting go. The p...
Rebecca and Andrew talk about the way plants work in their lives – through sharing about their studies and personal journeys with plants. They also talk about fear and how pushing through that ...
Andrew and Jesse connect on this weeks episode to discuss their connect to Santeria and the Orishas. We see how these traditions influence us, our world, and our magick. You can find the podcast ...
Enrique and Andrew catch up on what the birds are saying. They talk about the effect of living with an oracle versus reading and oracle. The conversation winds through ideas of how being in tune ...
Barbara and Andrew catch up on their 4th annual check in to discuss the state of the world. They talk about the way death has been a force in Barbara’s life. How maybe being real is more import...
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Andrew and Peter explore the world of Thai magic and occultism. Talking about the importance of meta, self cultivation, personal growth and how they all relate to the intense practices of Thailan...
Reading the Tarot de Marseille is for me always an invitation to be present. To actually sit with the cards and put aside what I think I know so that I can see what is actually in front of me. ...
Aidan Wachter, Fabeku Fatunmise, and Andrew McGregor are joined by Braina Saussy for another instalment with Stacking Skulls. This epic 100 minute long episode talks about what is new in each of ...
In this episode T. Susan Chang plays host to interview me about my new deck from Llewellyn – The Orisha Tarot. We talk about my 18 year journey with the Lukumi tradition that brought me to this...
Daniel and Andrew talk about different ways of relating to the ancestors. Especially getting into how to help the ancestors evolve and make our lives better in the process. They also get into the...
In this episode the band, Andrew McGregor, Aidan wachter, and Fabeku Fatunmise, bring is guest musician and occultist Jason Miller. The converstation covers magick, ego, meditation, and much humo...
Given the state of the world we need to find better ways to relate to each other and grow. This is exactly what Andrew and Siobhan talk abot in this episode. How to find our way towards grpowing ...
TeeDee and Andrew talk about the values of initiation. How it changes a person and how that enhances ones talents. They also talk about Oshun and how Teedee understands her after 20 years of ini...
This week Andrew is joined by the one and only Aidan Wachter. We catch up a bit since our last Stacking Skulls Episode and the converstation flows from there. We discuss Aidan’s book “Six Way...
This week Andrew is joined by the wonderful Lucia! A fun, and artisticly rich episode with discussions of their Art, and practice and how it can move us all forward to the future. Connect with Lu...
Austin and Andrew talk about astrology from a lived perspectice. The conversation runs through ways in which both have worked with the planets magically to grow as people and achieve practical ma...
This week I’m joined by the one and only Ty Shaw. We dive deep into our connections with the Orishas and Ty talks us through some of her sexual empowerment work and how they all connect. Her wo...
Jason and Andrew talk about the lessons they’ve learned around practicing magic as a way of life. They also talk about what it is like to live in community with those who don’t practice. And ...
In this episode Rosered and Melissa join Andrew to talk about the role pop culture has played in shaping and nurturing their spiritual practices. They talk about Pop figures as altar items, movie...
This week I’m joined by the wonderful Dr. Al Cummins. We chat about his beginnings in spirit work, what led him to the saints, and we also get into his Geomancy work. Connect with Al through hi...
For the 75th episode of The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast we decided to have a little fun. Get to know the guy who runs the show a little better with a fun Ask Andrew Episode led by the wonderful Fabe...
Andrew, Aidan, Fabeku, and Jonathan are back with a surprise or two coming your way this episode. We start by catching up, and discussing the events of the past couple of months and end with so...
Over the past while I have been hearing of people who are being scammed for what is sometimes a sizeable amount of money all for a magickal service. Most of the time to lift a certain curse or ji...
Paige and Andrew talk about the magickal power of art in their lives. They also talk about spirits, shamanism, shaman sickness, magick, geography and the power of plants. You can find Paige on he...
She’s back!! Barbara Moore is joining me this week for another exciting episode of The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast. It’s been a big year filled with lots of changes and new journeys so join us t...
In this short talk on what to do before the end of the year I talk about the practical and magickal things I do to help myself make the coming year be all it can be. You can find the podcast on ...
This week I am joined by the wonderful Langston Kahn. We have a great chat starting with his work as a Shamanic Practitioner and moving on to the shadow, and our emotions. Connect with Langston ...
This week I am joined by the amazing artist, activist, and person that is Syrus Marcus Ware. The two of us discuss art, identity, showing up, and identifying as a “mad” person. Connect with S...
Andrew, Aidan, Fabeku, and Jonathan get together again to talk about their journeys in magic, with spirit, favourite plant allies and even their pop culture influences. Buckle up for this extra l...
Courtney and Andrew talk about art, art school, and finding your own style and voice. They talk about having a fat body and how Courtney used art to come to love it. The conversation ranges over ...
David and I talk about the power of music to connect with spirit. Our conversation wanders through music, coming to discover the Orishas, facing depression, and grief and finding happiness. Tri...
On this Episode of The Hermit’s Podcast I welcome Rosemary Stehlik, a local multi-dimensional artist and witch. During our exciting hour of conversation we dive into many topics like Witchcraft...
I’m joined by not just one guest for this week’s podcast but THREE. Fabeku Fatunmise, Jonathan Emmett, Aidan Wachter and myself take an exciting journey through an array of topics like magick...
Who do we believe and why? In this short talk I explore a few thoughts on how to figure out what is authentic in what others are showing or telling us. You can download this file directly here. Y...
Isabel Dunewitch joins me this week for an inspired talk on herbalism, and the magick of place. We also chat about the spirit guides of other cultures and how we deal with sorting out other peop...
I’m very excited to have Enrique Enriquez back on the podcast this week. We dive into a discussion on finding definitions for things in our lives while also enjoying the silence that comes alon...
I’ve been having a lot of conversations on how I approach boundaries lately so I thought I’d record a short talk on it. I hope you enjoy it. You can find the podcast on all services or if you...
I’m so excited to have Jenn Zahrt on the podcast this week. Join us on a discussion that moves from Astrology and retrogrades to our own magick work. We then go into a deep discussion on Cypria...
An 10 minute talk on why I think working with the ancestors is a good idea. Including some ideas on how to star, what to watch for, and what you might do. It is not all sales focused but in the ...
How do we create meaning in our lives. How do we live more magickal ways of being. Gordon White joins me on a explorative discussion on finding meanings in our lives. Is there any at all? Is it t...
A while back Jaymi and I were talking about the ways in which our careers were going and how that was affecting our sense of who we are. I thought that was a great topic. We also talk about our ...
Shelley Carter recently ran a group art show all about death – so I knew we had to have a talk about it. The post EP59 Death with Shelley Carter first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
Barbara Moore is back on the podcast this week and we talk about her year long exit from social media. We also dig deep into how tarot works. Sharing our pet theories and experiences. Click here ...
Learn all about the power of dirt magick. You won't regret it! The post EP57 Talismans, Punk, and Magick with Aidan Wachter first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
Andrew and Jonathan talk about working with plants and nature spirits. Approaches to divination and finding your voice with it. The post EP56 Plants, spirits, and bones with Jonathan Emmett firs...
Joanna and I got together to talk about the power of art, the role of creativity in spirituality, and the wonders of what nature has to offer us The post EP 54 Art, Nature, and Death with Joanna ...
Jason and Andrew talk about the ins and outs of pursuing a magickal path. We discuss appropriation, using magick and technology, and how to avoid the traps awaiting those looking to live a magick...
To celebrate the first 50 episodes my good friend Carrie Paris suggested getting my previous guests to ask me questions. The post EP 52 Art is Magick with Andrew McGregor first appeared on The H...
This conversation explores the role design can play in reading cards. It also talks about searching for roots, magick and our mutual love for the Tarot de Marseille. The post EP 51 Lenormand, Art...
This reading was done for the talented artist Ryan Edward - creator of the Maybe Lenormand. He has graciously given me permission to share it. The post Exploring the Impossible around Creativity....
In episode 50 I talk art, history, and the pros and cons of self publishing with the wonderful Robert Place. The post EP 50 Making Art with Robert Place first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
I have been spending more and more time wandering among the trees and listening to the birds share their gospels. I hope they inspire you too. The post The Birds want you to know something import...
“Andrew’s book, A Tarot of You, may very well be the future of tarot.” ~ Barbara Moore, The post My second book – A Tarot of You – is now out! first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
Topics include: Finding your confidence. Race and representation in the tarot. And how other peoples expectations of you shouldn't matter. The post EP 49 With Ashley Oppon first appeared on The ...
This "Impossible Reading" is on the nature of suffering designed to awaken in viewers ways to alleviate their challenges. The post On the Nature of Suffering first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp ...
Magick and ritual can be profound tools to change your life and the way you experience it! The post EP 48 Magick, Ritual & Spirits with Briana Saussy first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
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Tarot? Lenormand? Predictions? Wow! The post EP 47 Lenormand, predictions, & life with Donnaleigh de LaRose first appeared on The Hermit's Lamp .
Sarah and I talk about the roads that brought us to be readers as well as the roads that have taken us around the world. The post EP 46 India, Meditation, and Tutus with Sarah Barry first appear...
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Sometimes random events can whisper secret messages from the tarot to your heart. Step into a dream with me... 78 choices drifting past my life on the way to get coffee. The post Building a bette...