Word Witchery, the Ancestors, & Tarot - Sanyu Estelle

Word Witchery, the Ancestors, & Tarot - Sanyu Estelle

Author: Amber Magnolia Hill October 30, 2018 Duration: 1:36:11

Why to always work with the ancestors first, diving deep into the meaning of the words we use, and more...

In the Intro:

  • A word about this podcast
  • November Tarot Forecast
  • The best bio ever

In the Interview:

  • The power of words & etymological knowledge
  • Ancestral migratory paths
  • The history of "queer" & being multisexual
  • Sanyu's Belizean and Ugandan roots
  • Why to work with our ancestors first and foremost
  • What it looks like when a genealogy/research nerd pieces together an ancestor's life
  • Placing our forebears in the wider socio-historical context of their times: discovering a great-grandmother's life through understanding colonialism and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade
  • The feeling of being the first generation in a new land 
  • The ancestors & Tarot
  • Being claircognizant 
  • When illness is a spiritually energetic leveling up
  • The interweaving of Christianity and spiritualism
  • Working with dreams
  • Opening yourself to the wisdom & weirdness of the multiverse
  • Naming things collapses possibilities
  • Taoism rules
  • The Plant Alchemy Deck

Links:

SanyuEstelle.com

Life as Ceremony Magazine

My website MythicMedicine.love

Medicine Stories Patreon (podcast bonuses)

The Medicine Stories Facebook group

Take our fun quiz Which Healing Herb Matches Your Energy?

Mythic Medicine on Instagram

Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)


Amber Magnolia Hill hosts Medicine Stories from a place of hard-won experience, having navigated her own journey back from exhaustion. As a mother and practicing herbalist, she frames each conversation around the idea that true wellness is a tapestry woven from many threads. You’ll hear discussions that go beyond simple remedies, delving into the practicalities of herbal support, the nuances of metabolic balance, and the often unspoken realities of navigating life as a woman today. This podcast serves as an audio companion for those feeling the pull to slow down and reconnect. Episodes feel like honest talks with a knowledgeable friend, exploring how personal vitality is deeply linked to our relationship with our own bodies, our community, and the natural world. It’s for anyone curious about moving from burnout toward a more grounded and resilient way of living, with Amber’s guidance offering both wisdom and tangible practices. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of personal narrative, herbal wisdom, and collective reflection on what it means to heal.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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