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Discover how magic of animals and Witchcraft intersect with Dodie Graham McKay! Dodie is an Author, Green Witch, and Filmmaker. She is inspired to document and share stories that capture the beauty of nature and the visible and invisible realms of magic and Witchcraft. She is the author of “A Witch's Ally Oracle Deck” - Illustrated by Laura Tempest Zakroff, and several books: Earth Magic: The Elements of Witchcraft and The Witch's Ally: Building a Magical Relationship with Familiars & Animal Companions by Llewellyn Worldwide. Her documentary films include The WinniPagans, Starry Nights, and the Fibe TV four-part series Exploring the Sacred. Dodie spends her spare time walking her dogs, teaching Witchcraft, and facilitating a busy coven. She lives in Canada.

Dodie’s love for animals included her best friend, familiar and life companion Obin who was quite a magical dog. Her dog had epilepsy at an early age but Dodie never gave up and Obin lived a long and good life. He led Dodie on a journey on what the world could look like from his point of view. He was an inspiration to Dodie and he showed her sacred wisdom and even actively participated in her Wiccan rituals.

We delve into the terms Pet, Companion, Familiar and Ally in Dodie’s book and Oracle deck A Witches Ally and how these terms are framed around the lens of Witchcraft. Her and Laura Tempest Zakroff the illustrator and how: The Witches Ally Oracle Deck came together beautifully. Each card has a unique sigil as well as stunning artwork. The companion book has a bit about the natural history mythology, symbols and sacred messages associated with each animal which you can take into your spiritual practice. Dodie wanted to create an animal deck that can be woven into a person’s Witchcraft practice. Witches have held a close connection with Nature throughout history.

We discover that how we perceive animals is a projection that comes from a human point of view. We are not the only species that perceives in the world. Dodie explains that the perception of an animal is going to be unique to that animal. How an animal senses reveal hidden realms around us and each living thing on this planet sits in its own bubble of perception with different vibrations, sounds, smells, tastes, electromagnetic fields that we as humans may or may not be able to see. The immensity can be beyond our capacity to understand. Dodie believes that there is so much mystery around us and the web of life is so woven all around us. If we can find the humility to respect, honor this and try to understand this instead of being exploitative and destructive to nature and all living beings on this planet.

Dodie explains how we can learn and develop a spiritual connection with an animal by not extending that invitation on our terms. She suggests we do some research into understanding the natural history, the behavior, the instinct, and priorities of that animal creature that we want to reach out to and form a spiritual connection with first. After your initial research on an animal then it's discerning which magical techniques will match up best with how that animal sees the world. Tune into this illuminating conversation and be enlightened

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In this short episode, I announce the publishing of the 100th episode of The Oracle of Luna podcast!! This is a HUGE milestone and a big deal to me as the host, producer and editor of this podcast show. I am especially grateful to all the incredible present-day Goddesses and esteemed Witches that I have been privileged to host on my show over the last 4 years.

This podcast has really evolved in the 4 years and as I reflect upon where I started and where its is now; I realize all the very hard work, late hours, successes and challenges overcome has evolved my show into a meaningful platform for listeners to appreciate contemporary voices of the Divine Feminine.

All of these Women guests are courageously elevating the Divine Feminine and magic in the world and this podcast amplifies the voice of the Goddess for a planet in need of wholeness, harmony, inclusivity and peace.

Thank you for listening to and sharing the magic of The Oracle of Luna Podcast with Bridget Engels. Finally, if you have feedback, guest suggestions or love my podcast show; please consider leaving a fan text message or a review on Apple Podcasts. I’d be so grateful and it means a lot. Bright blessings!

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Welcome to the 100th episode of The Oracle of Luna Podcast!
Join us for a special group panel show in honor of the Goddess Brigid in Her many aspects. At Imbolc-tide as Witches and Pagans, Brigid is celebrated as the powerful threshold Goddess standing between Winter and Spring on the Wheel of the Year. She is “The Exalted One” the Celtic Pagan high Goddess of Fire, Sacred Wells, Poetry, Smithcraft, Healing, Protection, Midwifery, and the Green Earth, A Vodun Lwa, Venerated Abbess and Catholic Saint. She is many things to many people. She is one the most beloved and popular Goddesses throughout history. And Brigid continues her legacy with fluidity in the present and into the future.

Our 3 esteemed Authors and Priestesses of Brigid have a dialogue about:

- Who Brigid is to them
- What Brigid’s Aspects/ and Symbologies/Mythologies align with them most
- Why they connect & devote themselves to Brigid and tend Her flame-

- How is Brigid relevant now and into the future

Introducing these amazing episode guests:

Pauline Breen:

Pauline Breen is a Priestess of Brigid, Author, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Educator. Her deep connection to her homeland Ireland, inspires her work with Brigid, once revered as the Great Mother Goddess of the Emerald Isle. Through her extensive research, writing, and public speaking, Pauline illuminates the multifaceted and often overlooked aspects of Brigid's legacy. Pauline is the author of 'Maman Brigitte- Dark Goddess of Africa & Ireland', 'Brigantia-Warrior Goddess' and most recently 'Brigit, Lady of the Irish Otherworld.'

Courtney Weber:

Courtney Weber is a Witch, award-winning Author, Tarot adviser, and Influencer. She is the author of Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess; Tarot for One: The Art of Reading for Yourself; The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might; Hekate: Goddess of Witches and Sacred Tears: A Witch’s Guide To Grief. Courtney has been featured in Maxim, Huffington Post, Vice, and the Thom Hartmann Show. Visit her at: www.courtneyaweber.com

Marion Brigantia:

Marion 'Brigantia' van Eupen is a Priestess of Brighde-Brigantia, who shares her love for Brighid through Her teachings, workshops, tours and ceremonies. Marion has been journeying with Brighid for over 20 years and has recently published her first book:' Brighid Unraveled'. Marion also is a co-organizer of yearly The Glastonbury Goddess Conference, which celebrated Brighid as Goddess of Healing in 2024. Visit her at: www.marionbrigantia.com

Tune into this illuminating & significant Brigid group discussion and be enlightened!

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