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How to Build Profound Relationships with Plants with Rowan and Sage

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:15:02 +0000

For listeners wanting to begin or deepen their plant work—whether medicinal or magical—the episode offers practical guidance.

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EP133 A Journey into Divination

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:34:59 +0000

Erika Robinson shares practical Lenormand insights, deep intuition tips, and using divination for activism, community, and personal growth.

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EP132 Stepping into the Depths of Witchcraft

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

If you're looking to start practicing witchcraft, this episode will give you the pointers you need to begin. With patience and practice, you’ll be building solid relationships with the spiritual world in no time.

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EP131 The Art of Presence: Engaging with Life

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:03:48 +0000

Whether you're looking to deepen your awareness, explore the symbolic world, or reflect on your own place in the grand tapestry of existence, this episode is a must-listen.

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EP130 How to start Unlocking the Secrets of Tarot

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:15:00 +0000

This episode invites you to explore, experiment, and trust your tarot journey. It’s not about being "right"—it’s about discovery, transformation, and magic.

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EP129 Lessons from Our Ancestors: A Tarot Perspective

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Andrew McGregor and Nancy Hendrickson connect ancestral work with tarot for healing, growth, and happiness. We even talk about dealing with the hard ones.

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EP128 Learning Astrology with Theresa Reed

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:01:00 +0000

Learning Astrology does not need to be complicated. Theresa and Andrew will get you started towards a fund and rewarding practice!

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EP127 Cretaceous Magic was Better

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:55:00 +0000

Tough times call for fake occult rock bands! I have gotten Aidan, Fabeku, and myself back together to launch my return to podcasting.

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Cut that old crap out of your life.

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:58:58 +0000

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. Sometimes meeting new friends. Other times reconnecting with old ones. And finding one I’ve been looking for for a long while. […]

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EP126 Interesting Times and Finding your Will with Lon Milo DuQuette

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:40:42 +0000

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.

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EP125 Magic. Astrology, Orisha, and Agrippa with Eric Purdue

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 21:56:46 +0000

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 assumptions.

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EP124 Community, Selling out, and Punk with Cristy C. Road

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

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 of the Next World Tarot. Cristy's return to her cuban spiritual traditions. And much more!

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EP123 Listening, Colonialism, Rage and Tarot with Aunty K

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Aunty K has been been doing some deep thinking about the relationship between tarot and indigenous communities. Important stuff we should all think about.

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EP122 Getting to Being Present with Enrique Enriquez

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:54:43 +0000

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 ability to read for themselves or others.

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Voted the best shop in the world!

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:08:00 +0000

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 to have the work of building and running the shop recognized this way. Honestly i am so deeply grateful for all the […]

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EP121 Orisha, Syncretization, and History with Oba Oriate Willie Ramos

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:14:45 +0000

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.

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EP120 Anti-Racism, Tarot, and Accessibility with Maria Minnis

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:02:17 +0000

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. This conversation is very much an invitation into this topic.

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EP119 All out of Words with Stacking Skulls

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:26:07 +0000

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 is helpful.

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EP118 ESOTERICISM WITH SUSAN CHANG AND MEL MELEEN – Fixed File

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 29 May 2021 17:31:14 +0000

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.

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EP118 Esotericism with Susan Chang and Mel Meleen

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 28 May 2021 17:29:27 +0000

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.

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EP117 Magic and How we Define Ourselves with Jason Miller

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 21 May 2021 14:19:38 +0000

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.

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EP116 Thoth Tarot, Expertise and Life with Barbara Moore

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Big new format for the podcast!

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 10 May 2021 17:33:48 +0000

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.

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EP115 TIKTOK, Algorithms, and Magic with Chaweon Koo

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:27:18 +0000

Andrew and Chaweon talk about the nature of magic in the social media age

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EP114 Shadow Work with Sasha Graham

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:58:13 +0000

Learn all about why you might want to do some shadow work.

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EP113 Fake asteroids and real life with Jenn Zahrt

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000

We talk about Jenn's new kiddo, Andrew's reasons for walking away from astrology, and some new ways to interact with the stars.

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EP112 WTF…still? With Stacking Skulls

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 15:44:16 +0000

Andrew, Fabeku, and Aidan (aka Stacking Skulls) talk about astrology, racism, colonialism, magic, getting by during the pandemic, and so much more.

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How does magic work?

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:04:40 +0000

Learn about magic and ancestors from my recent TV appearance.

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EP111 Divination and Connecting to Spirit with Nancy Antenucci

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:11:00 +0000

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, getting messages and more.

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EP110 Relationships with Ari of Saltwater and Stars

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:25:54 +0000

Ari and Andrew talk about relationships, hierarchy, and understanding our own desire.

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EP109 WTF with Stacking Skulls

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:11:11 +0000

The gang gets together to talk about what the heck do we do during this time.

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EP108 Approaching Traditional Orisha Religions with Eni Acho Iya

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:51:05 +0000

Eni and Andrew discuss how to approach traditional religions from a place of respect.

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EP107 A Hole Full of Birds with Enriques Enriquez

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:00:00 +0000

This conversation is all about how to listen and live in a magical way to the world around you.

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EP106 Facing Tough Times with Shaheen Miro and Theresa Reed

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

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 tools as well as things they have learned from their work as card readers. Or directly download it here. You […]

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Being weird is not enough

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

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.

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EP105 Raid on Monkey Island with Stacking Skulls

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

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

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EP104 Fortune Telling, Physics and the Void with Toni Puhle

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 23:03:26 +0000

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 ride.

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EP103 Fate, Destiny, or Just Change? with Barbara Moore

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000

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 coming for both of them in 2020.

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EP102 Shamanism, Clarity and Healing with Chiron Armand

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:55:38 +0000

Andrew and Chiron discuss shaman sickness, transformation, and growth – and all the things that pretend to be those real experiences.

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EP101 Clergy, magic and witchcraft with Mal Strangefellow

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0000

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.

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EP100 Changes, travel and rebirth with Stacking Skulls and Jenn Zahrt

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:45:03 +0000

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.

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EP99 Heathenry and Ancestors with Lonnie Scott

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:29:04 +0000

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 and problems that also exist in some adherents. The also talk about chaos magic and finding your own path. Or download directly here. You […]

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EP 98 Plants and the Magic of Place with Marcus McCoy

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 22 May 2019 18:49:12 +0000

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 about how you might grow beyond your limits through exploring this kind of magic Or download it directly here. You can find […]

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EP97 Living with Astrology with Kelly Surtees

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 21:30:38 +0000

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 limits of resolving challenges with more difficult placements. They also laugh a lot! You can also download it directly here. You can find […]

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EP96 Love, Spirit, and Polyamory with Ariana Felix

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:20:10 +0000

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 astrology and spirituality in general. If you are looking to explore polyamory or just for a different world view check it out. You can download […]

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EP95 Glamour Magic with Chaweon Koo

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:49:15 +0000

Andrew and Chaweon talk about glamour and how to work magic through our appearance and style.

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EP94 Changes and Endings with Stacking Skulls and Theresa Reed

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 23:14:24 +0000

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 process of know when to change in life. And the ways our energy shifts what is going on depending on how we show […]

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Plants, People, and Magic with Rebecca Beyer

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:33:59 +0000

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 brings better things even though it isn’t easy. Finally they also talk about traditional knowledge and how to respect elders an indigenous […]

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EP92 Magick, Tradition, and Orishas with Jesse Hathaway

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:52:57 +0000

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 on all services or if you’d like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to […]

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EP91 Birds and Oracles with Enrique Enriquez

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:00:01 +0000

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 with the oracles impact their relationship with the rest of life. Finally they end by answering listeners questions. Check out […]

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EP90 Death and Being Real with Barbara Moore

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:39:17 +0000

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 important that being upbeat. The role of social media in both their lives. And Andrew’s claiming of the […]

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EP 89 Thai Occultism with Peter Jenx

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:05:27 +0000

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 Thailands indigenous magic. Direct download here. You can find the podcast on all services or if you’d like to get it in your email […]

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A tale of two magicians in the Tarot de Marseille

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:09:03 +0000

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. Recently Joseph Peterson re-released his photo reproduction of the Jean Noblet deck – my all time favourite version of this […]

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EP88 Stacking Skulls with Briana Saussy – Magic and Gender

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:52:46 +0000

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 their lives and what they are up to magically before switching into answering a questions about the role gender plays in magic. Or […]

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EP87 The Orisha Tarot with Andrew McGregor

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 22:05:35 +0000

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 point. This episode is a deep dive into the how and why of this deck an dthe role […]

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EP86 Ancestral Healing and Medicine with Daniel Foor

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 20:30:14 +0000

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 their relatinoships to the orisha and ways of thinking about practicing a tradition that you were not born into. Or direct download here. […]

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EP85 Stacking Skulls with Jason Miller

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:00:03 +0000

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 humour. You can find the podcast on all services or if you’d like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to […]

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EP84 Curiosity, Call Ins, and Politics with Siobhan

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:00:28 +0000

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 and undoing the conditinoing of history. This converstaion is about finding posibilities, opening to others and working […]

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EP83 Hand Crafting, Initiation, and Oshun with TeeDee Gonzalez

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:33:55 +0000

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 initiation. Or direct download the file here. Connect with TeeDee on her website. You can find the podcast on all services or if […]

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EP82 Openness to Spirit and “Six Ways” with Aidan Wachter

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:00:58 +0000

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 Ways: Approaches & Entries for Practical Magic” (which has been very popular at the shop” and Aidan’s Talisman work. We also dive […]

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EP81 Portraits, Graffiti, and Dada with Lucia

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 25 May 2018 21:30:56 +0000

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 Lucia on her website, and don’t forget to check out the Oracle of Initiation while you’re at it. Be sure […]

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EP80 Stars and Magic with Austin Coppock

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 11 May 2018 17:49:31 +0000

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 magic. This is conversation is a rarity in which the actual application of planetary magic gets to be the star of the show. Or […]

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EP79 Sex and Spirit with Ty Shaw

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:00:29 +0000

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 work covers old traditions and new traditions, and her dedication to her practise is inspiring. This is one […]

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EP78 Practicing Magic for Real Life with Jason Miller

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:00:05 +0000

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 of course Saint Cyprian gets talk about too. Or download it directly here. You can find the podcast on all […]

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EP77 Pop Culture with Melissa Cynova and Rosered Robinson

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:02:32 +0000

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, movies and characters that shaped them, and explore what something being sacred to them might mean. Or download it here. You can find […]

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EP76 Saints, Spirits, and Geomancy with Dr. Al Cummins

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:00:35 +0000

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 his website and be sure to check out his awesome tumblr as well. We are also proud to carry […]

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EP75 The Ask Andrew Episode

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:00:48 +0000

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 Fabeku Fatunmise! So join us for something a little different this week, see if your question get’s answered […]

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EP74 Stacking Skulls – Life, Death, and The Practice

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:00:59 +0000

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 some amazing questions from our listeners! Check out our past 2 episodes if you haven’t yet. Full episodes and ways to connect […]

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EP73b Magick, Curses, and Scams

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:41:54 +0000

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 jinx that has been placed upon you. I want to clarify when to trust this work, when […]

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EP73 Art, Shamanism, and the Journey with Paige Zaferiou

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:00:03 +0000

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 her website here and on social media (Facebook INSTAGRAM). You can find the podcast on all services or if you’d like to get […]

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EP72 Massive Change with Barbara Moore

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:57:33 +0000

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 to catch up, and hear what’s been brewing on the farm! Full transcript below. This is our FOURTH chat on The Hermit’s […]

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3 things to do before the end of the year! EP71B

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:35:56 +0000

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 all services or if you’d like to get it in your email along with […]

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EP71 Ancestors, Shadow, and Emotions with Langston Kahn

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:05:35 +0000

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 on his facebook or his website. You can find the podcast on all services or if you’d like to get it in your […]

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EP70 Mad Artist Magick with Syrus Marcus Ware

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:30:47 +0000

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 Syrus on his facebook. Go check out and the Triumph of Life Tarot here. You can find the podcast on all services or […]

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EP69 Stacking Skulls Round 2

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:15:52 +0000

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 long 90 minute journey. If you missed the first round of this go grab it here. Go check out the Triumph of Life Tarot […]

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EP68 Bodies, Art, and Tarot with Courtney Alexander

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:27:00 +0000

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 many ideas around politics and representation both around the tarot deck Courtney has made and in relationship to the […]

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EP67 Spirit, Singing, and Oshun with David Sosa

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:05:39 +0000

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. Trigger warning. We talk about depression, grief and suicidal thoughts. Download the file directly here. Hear David’s angelic voice on his Youtube channel here. Or on his […]

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EP66 – Witchcraft, Magick and Kung-Fu with Rosemary Stehlik

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 21:25:12 +0000

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, Art, and even Kung-Fu. If there was ever a podcast I wish I could have filmed, it would be this one. You can download the […]

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EP65 – Stacking Skulls with Fabeku Fatunmise, Jonathan Emmett, & Aidan Wachter

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:59:22 +0000

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, starting a fake rock and roll band, and having Spongebob as your spirit guide. We do get down to business and talk about what […]

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EP64B A Short Talk on Believing People

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:05:05 +0000

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. You can find the podcast on all services or if you’d like to get it in your […]

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EP64 Cards, Plants, and Spirit Guides with Isabel Dunewitch

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 23:00:57 +0000

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 peoples baggage. Connect with Isabel through her facebook here. You can find the podcast on all services or if you’d like […]

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Ep63 Defintions & Silence with Enrique Enriquez

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:00:53 +0000

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 along. You can download the podcast directly here. Connect with Enrique through his facebook. You can find the podcast on all services or […]

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EP62b A short talk on boundaries

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 23:16:14 +0000

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’d like to get it in your email along with other blog posts click here to join […]

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Ep62 Astrology, Cyprian and Magick with Jenn Zahrt

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sun, 14 May 2017 16:00:28 +0000

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 Cyprian, Jenn’s work and newest book. Download this episode (right click and save) If you’re looking to find out […]

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Why work with your ancestors? A brief talk.

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 20:57:02 +0000

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 last 2 minutes I talk about my new course and why someone might want to […]

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EP61 Finding Meaning with Gordon White

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 19:30:05 +0000

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 the universe experiencing itself? We discuss lots of ideas and our own personal experiences to try and […]

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EP60 Ego, Art, and Creativity with Jaymi Elford

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:01:57 +0000

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 creative process, writing, conferences, and tarot. Click here to download this episode. You can find Jaymi at […]

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EP59 Death with Shelley Carter

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:46:30 +0000

Shelley Carter recently ran a group art show all about death – so I knew we had to have a talk about it.

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Ep58 How Tarot Works with Barbara Moore

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:38:18 +0000

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 to download the episode. Connect with Barbara on her website. You can find the podcast on all services or […]

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EP57 Talismans, Punk, and Magick with Aidan Wachter

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 22:45:36 +0000

Learn all about the power of dirt magick. You won't regret it!

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EP56 Plants, spirits, and bones with Jonathan Emmett

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 18:12:07 +0000

Andrew and Jonathan talk about working with plants and nature spirits. Approaches to divination and finding your voice with it.

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EP 54 Art, Nature, and Death with Joanna Colbert

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 19:35:18 +0000

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

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EP 53 Magick, Tibet, and Meditation with Jason Miller

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 20:32:25 +0000

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 magickal spiritual life.

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EP 52 Art is Magick with Andrew McGregor

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:42:29 +0000

To celebrate the first 50 episodes my good friend Carrie Paris suggested getting my previous guests to ask me questions.

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EP 51 Lenormand, Artistry and Design with Ryan Edward

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:52:06 +0000

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.

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Exploring the Impossible around Creativity.

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:04:13 +0000

This reading was done for the talented artist Ryan Edward - creator of the Maybe Lenormand. He has graciously given me permission to share it.

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EP 50 Making Art with Robert Place

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 22:14:39 +0000

In episode 50 I talk art, history, and the pros and cons of self publishing with the wonderful Robert Place.

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The Birds want you to know something important

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 18 May 2016 20:10:14 +0000

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.

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My second book – A Tarot of You – is now out!

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:10:46 +0000

“Andrew’s book, A Tarot of You, may very well be the future of tarot.”
~ Barbara Moore,

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EP 49 With Ashley Oppon

andrew@thehermitslamp.com (Andrew McGregor) — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:35:27 +0000

Topics include: Finding your confidence. Race and representation in the tarot. And how other peoples expectations of you shouldn't matter.

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