The PoMo Witch
The PoMo Witch
Reilly Hirst
The PoMo Witch is for all of us. In a culture constantly struggling to dampen or restrict our full beings and stifle those who are other, we all need the tools and hacks we can find to be our best selves and to fight for the better world. The Post Modern Witch is about showing you those tools without dogma. Queer/Intersectional/Sex +/Poetry Forward. Let me show the way: the resources you already don't realize you have, the heart that can hold infinite love for yourself and even for a conflict-torn world. Spells for the real issues: sex assault recovery, recovering from failure... Welcome. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Episode 19: The Invitation/ Ace of Feels/ Becoming You-Action & Reflection
In this episode I read The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer.  I pulled the Ace of Cups for us this week.  Big emotions and lots of love.  Lastly, I reflect on how who we were isn't about who we are.  The wake of the boat does not determine the direction of the boat.   We get a chance both to recognize ourselves as we actually are and help shape who we are.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
May 7, 2019
15 min
Episode 18: The Naming of Cats/Six of Pentacles/Meditation on You
In this Episode I read T.S. Eliot's The Naming of Cats.  I draw the Six of Pentacles which is about Giving and Receiving from fullness in joy.  Lastly, we talk so often about just accepting yourself, but who is that?  So often I think we wonder if a new trait develops if that is us, or what exactly we look like.  We struggle to identify our feelings or notice when we have shifted in our development.  I give ideas on how to start identifying and working with who you are.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
May 6, 2019
14 min
Episode 16: Dream Within A Dream/ Queen of Do/ Subjective vs. Objective
In this episode I read Edgar Allan Poe's Dream Within A Dream and explore the theme of hope and hopelessness.  Ewe look like a winner! I drew the Queen of Wands further signs of spring and doing out in the world.  Please remember self care while being out there.  Lastly, I talk further of hope in terms of why both and matter for subjective vs. objective reality.  How both can exist and indeed to give any meaning to free will and predestination, they must exist side by side. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Apr 17, 2019
16 min
Episode 15: Burnt Norton/ Oh No You Don't!/ Perfection
In this episode I read an excerpt of T. S. Eliot's Burnt Norton from the Four Quartets, my favorite poem.  I pulled the Queen of Swords for us this week-an omen for calling out what needs to be called out.  Lastly, I discuss the binary Perfect vs. Imperfect and how in fact perfection is not only not achievable but not desirable.  Oz never did give nothin' to the Tin Man that he didn't already have. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Apr 9, 2019
17 min
Episode 14: Kahlil Gibran's On Children/ The Queen of Queens/ Sacred Sexuality
In this episode for April Fool's Day I start off with Gibran's On Adults (Just Kidding, sort of!)  On Children.  This poem reminds us that children are their own people and not chalkboards for us to write upon.  I also draw the Empress, the Queen of Queens Hoozah.  All Hail! I then discuss Sacred Sexuality and the Uses of the erotic for life love, creation and excellence.. Springtime is the time for the new things.  Blessed Be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Apr 1, 2019
15 min
Episode 13: Lynn Ungar's the Path/#allthestuff- 10 of Pentacles/Predestination vs. Free Will
In this episode I read Lynn Ungar's the Path and discuss how the path is found in retrospect, not as a glowing road in front of us.  I pulled the 10 of Pentacles heralding spring, bounty, and love.  I finish the episode discussing predestination vs. free will?  Do we choose what we do?  Is there a meaning and a real road to our lives?  Are we just chemicals acting out and creating patterns out of nothing?  How do we understand our lives? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Mar 25, 2019
21 min
Episode 12: Let's Unite/Annie, Get Your Sword/Othering
In this episode, after the recent New Zealand killing of 49 at a Mosque, I read Let's Unite by Syed Shah Saud.  I reflect that it's the same number as were killed at Pulse in 2016.  I acknowledge how each time there are such acts, they layer and make the grief greater. I also discuss the difference between having monotheistic and polytheistic views.  I pulled the Queen of Swords for the week: it's time to pull out your sword of justice!  I finish the episode talking about othering and difference: the reasons and perspectives behind a culture of oppression. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Mar 19, 2019
30 min
Episode 11: Negotiations/ 3 of Cups/ Beloved Community
In this episode, I read Adrienne Rich's Negotiations, which is about opening with respect to views different from your own.  I drew the three of cups for us this week, which is celebration with friends and family. Lastly, I talk about Beloved Community and how when we have people together we multiply our effect. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Mar 11, 2019
21 min
Episode 10: 21 Love Poems/Believe Yourself/Full Demo Ritual
In Episode 10, I read 2 of Adrienne Rich's 21 Love Poems (18 & 19).  I also pull the Tarot card the High Priestess-It's a week to believe your intuition.  Lastly, I lead us through an actual ritual from beginning until end.  This ritual is dedicated to creating a stable housing situation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Mar 4, 2019
23 min
Episode 9: Theme for English B/Go Out and Do the Thing/Sacred Contracts
In this episode, I read Langston Hughes' Theme for English B.  I drew the Knight of Cups--Go Out and Do the Thing from Love and from Awareness, but Do the Thing/In the last segment, I talk about Sacred Contracts and the power of Response Ability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pomowitch/support
Feb 26, 2019
16 min
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