Episode 90: Interview with Crow Moon

The Hearth and Hedge: A Podcast About Life, Books and Witchcraft

In this episode, Amberle interviews Crow Moon, a solitary Wiccan practitioner, and a yoga, reiki, and meditation instructor. They discuss Crow Moon's journey from Christianity to Wicca, his favorite books on witchcraft and spirituality, and his experiences as an older practitioner. Crow Moon shares his love for the Wheel of the Year and his favorite Sabbaths. He also talks about his online teaching of yoga and meditation, and shares a guided meditation on the Wiccan altar. The episode concludes with a card pull and recommendations for oracle decks. At the end of the episode, Amberle shares a recipe to enjoy on Imbolc from Brigid's Light: Tending the Ancestral Flame of the Beloved Celtic Goddess, edited by Cairelle Crow and Laura Louella. Takeaways:

• Crow Moon found his spirituality in Wicca later in life after leaving the Christian faith.
• His favorite books on witchcraft and spirituality include 'The Complete Book of Witchcraft' by Raymond Buckland and 'Intuitive Witchcraft' by Astrea Taylor.
• The Wheel of the Year and the celebration of Sabbats are important aspects of Crow Moon's spiritual practice.
• Crow Moon teaches yoga and meditation online and offers courses on nature-based spirituality and Wicca.
• He recommends oracle decks for beginners and enjoys using them in his own practice.

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Special thanks to ksbrmusic on fiverr.com for the wonderful intro music, and Michael of L12 Graffix ([e-mail]) for the beautiful logo and graphic arts needs.

Production team: Amberle Light

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Welcome 00:39Discussion about Coffee and Reading 02:26Favorite Books on Witchcraft and Spirituality 03:41Experience as a Solitary Practitioner 07:08Leaving the Christian Faith and Finding Wicca 09:23Discovering the Wheel of the Year 10:44Favorite Authors 12:14Finding Wicca at an Older Age 13:13Favorite Sabbaths 14:48Celebrating Imbolc 17:18Teaching Yoga and Meditation Online 18:27Card Pull and Oracle Decks 22:23Guided Meditation on the Wiccan Altar 26:45Closing Remarks