Gen Explains

This month's Mystic Maintenance guest is Zumbie Allure. Gen and Zumbie explore the story behind her unique name, discuss her advocacy around Merced County, and dive into a birth chart reading to see what cosmic combinations make up Zumbie's uniqueness. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In today's episode, Gen explains alchemy. Gen goes over the origins of alchemy, physical and psychological process of alchemy, and how she has used it to overcome a difficult interpersonal situation. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Leave us a voice note with questions or comment...

In today's episode, Gen explains totem poles. Inspired by Gen and David's recent trip to Alaska and Canada, this episode dives into the misconceptions of totem poles, the different types of totem poles, and how this beautiful practice was temporarily lost, but in the process of being reclaimed. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at p...

This month's Spotlight Series is on the life of Pamela Colman Smith. Pamela is the illustrator behind the Rider Waite Smith Tarot and the person who gave life to the minor arcana AKA pip cards. Even though much of her life is undocumented, she has left her mark on the world forever. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkah...

In this Experience Exchange episode, we interview Tanisha "Peachy Queen" McClain, owner of Quichey Creations. Gen interviews Tanisha on her expertise and experience as an ancestral intuitive kitchen witch, her ability to connect food and people, and how she blends her kitchen witchery with her activism. Get in contact with Tanisha by following @ quicheyfairy and @ peachyqueenyall on ⁠Ins...

In this Mystic Maintenance episode, Danie from The Tipsy Hellcat. Gen and Danie explore how The Tipsy Hellcat was created, the need for community through The Hellcat Bridal Collective, and The Tipsy Hellcat's business astrology birth chart! Get in contact with Danie by following @thetipsyhellcat on Instagram , Facebook , or joining the Facebook group The Hellcat Bridal Collective . Hire The Ti...

In today's episode, Gen explains the Takanakuy, Peru's Fighting Festival. Gen gets into the mysterious origins, David explores the psychological effects, and they banter over whether or not this is truly restorative justice. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Leave us a voice note with q...

A serpent with feathers. A god with a planet. A king who walked into the sea and promised to return. Quetzalcōātl is one of the most powerful figures in all of Mesoamerican mythology… and one of the most misunderstood. This week on Gen Explains, we’re tracing the full arc: cosmic creator, fallen king, morning star, colonial legend. Gen brings the mystic lens, David brings the receipts, and we both...

In today's episode, Gen Explains the ritual flyers "voladores" of Latin America. The most famous ritual flyers are the voladores de Papantla, Mexico (flyers of Papantla, Mexico). Gen dives into this fertility ritual, its evolution over time, and the precision behind each step in the ritual. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreo...

In this Mystic Maintenance episode, Grace from GAC Insurance Agency and La Sonrisa Multiservices. Gen interviews grace and they explore the evolution from La Sonrisa to GAC Insurance, how GAC is committed to serving the community, and GAC's business astrology birth chart! Get in contact with Grace and GAC Insurance by calling 855-777-2123, emailing info@gacins.com , or visiting one of their th...

In today's episode, Gen Explains the Wiccan Sabbat , Beltane. Gen and David explore the history of Beltane, the modern celebrations, and how it compares to other Sabbats. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.c...

In today's episode, Gen explains Angel Numbers. We explore their connections to Pythagoreas, the coining of the term in the 2000s, and why they are on the rise in the era of short form content. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt...

In today's episode of Experience Exchange, we sit down with Lizz of High Witchery. Lizz is a creative resiliency entrepreneur whose work blends herbalism, creativity, and personal lived experience into a practice centered on healing and encouragement. Find where High Witchery is popping up next by following her on Instagram @high.witchery or visiting highwitchery.com . Kythera Club Patreon members...

In today's episode of Mystic Maintenance, we interview Stephanie of La Garrafa in Merced, CA. Stephanie is a third-generation artisanal ice cream maker specializing in traditional Mexican flavors, crafted in small batches and served at pop-ups throughout California's Central Valley. Find where La Garrafa is popping up next or hire her for your next event by following her on Instagram @lagarrafa_me...

In today's episode, Gen explores the origins of Good Friday, its similarities to other religions, the astrology overlap, and some surprising products of the time still around today. Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/...

In today's spotlight series episode, we cover the life and legacy of Sylvia Browne. Gen and David explore her origins, career, and infamy. Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you’d like to sch...

In today's episode, Gen explains St. Patrick's Day. Gen and David explore who St. Patrick was, the origins of the holiday, and how modern celebrations have evolved. Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In today's episode, Gen explains demonology. Gen and David explore what a demon is, how some folks may work with demons, and their relation to the human psyche. Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you...

In today's episode, Gen explains the Fibonacci Sequence. Gen and David explore Fibonacci numbers, the golden ratio, and clarification over the origin of this discovery. Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If...

Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In today's episode, Gen explains Lent. Gen explains the history of Lent, its connections to Easter, and how it's celebrated today. Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genkahlo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you’d like to schedule a consultation...

In today’s episode, Gen explains Mardi Gras. Gen and David go over the history of Mardi Gras, how it is similar to other traditions, and how it is celebrated in the United States in more modern times. Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patreon at patreon.com/genk...

In today’s episode, Gen explains love rituals. Gen and David go over the commitment that is required for a ritual, how rituals may condition you to face fears, and how self love is the most important type of love to remember during Valentine's Day. Enter the giveaway for the Rose Quartz featured in this episode by commenting on the Instagram post no later than 02/28/2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Tim...

In today’s episode, Gen explains Imbolc. Gen and David go over how to honor this seasonal turning point, its themes of renewal and purification, and the deities traditionally associated with the holiday. Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Kythera Club community by subscribing to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you’d lik...

In today’s episode, Gen (attempts) to explain Rasputin. Rasputin is a mysterious Aquarian that is often blamed for the fall of the monarchical society in present day Russia. Some love him, some despise him. Finge faith healer or charlatan? Listen now to decide for yourself. Thank you to our apprentice Alex for contributing to the research. You can follow Alex on Instagram at @pinkhouse.artplusdesi...

On today's episode, Gen explains birth charts. Gen explains the basics of a birth chart such as the angles, houses, and aspects using listener submitted charts to illustrate these concepts. Finally, Gen explains that more than just humans can have a birth chart. Gen analyzes the "birth" of Luna Luna 209 and demonstrates how business birth charts can be insightful for understanding yo...