Mystical Musings

Azrael and the Poet: Jennifer Jurlando on Grief, Death Care, and Being Alive In this deeply moving first half of a two-part conversation, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird welcome their dear friend Mystical Musing fan, Jennifer Jurlando. Jurlando is a poet, grief support facilitator, death doula, bonecaster and founder of Thistle Community Death Care. In this rich and tender episode, the conver...

Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss recent weekends spent receiving guidance: Tava attended the Sacred Space/Between the Worlds Pagan conference in Maryland, praising its advanced classes, rituals, vendors, and community, while Jennifer used a hotel retreat to clarify how Amnivara will be offered. They explore the theme of “falling” as choosing to let responsibilities drop, accept help, and all...

In this final part of a three-part Mystical Musings Podcast conversation on spirit attachments, the hosts discuss common everyday attachments and energetic “baggage,” how repeated spirit-release clearing helped sharpen discernment, and symptoms such as intrusive judgmental thoughts, resistance to healthy practices, and addiction-related voices. They contrast unconscious energies (residual stories,...

Chaos Angels, Pain Nexus, and Trust: Reiki as Order in a Spiritual Storm In part two of Mystical Musings Podcast, the host continues last week’s story with Tava retelling events from Samael’s perspective and introduces an advanced Lilith-related teaching called “Chaos Angel”. Samael explains how childhood trauma and living in an “edge state” can create a specific type of chaos angel called a “pain...

In this episode of the Mystical Musings podcast, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor delve into a variety of mystical topics, from witnessing transformation to profound personal experiences with the Holy Fire Spirit Release process. They share the common honor of helping others awaken to their divinity -Tava, though her Lilithian path classes and Jennifer, through Holy Fire Reiki Master classes, which...

In this episode of Mystical Musings Podcast, hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor continue their profound conversation with Liz Jacobs. The discussion deepens as Jennifer shares her discovery of an unexpected type of beings, soul parts working in spiritual synergy and her cautious exploration.  Samael shares his perspective as well, and Liz and Tava share their wisdom around the ethical considerat...

This episode is a celebration of the wild, the mystical and the art of deep listening and communion with nature. In this interesting and engaging episode, Liz Jacobs joins host Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird for a conversation inspired by her work with nature spirits.  As references in previous episodes, Liz is the creator of very special figures assembled from nature that have been experienced to...

In this episode, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird discuss their winter projects and plans. They delve into the spiritual significance of winter, the importance of balance involving the head, heart, and belly, and insights into channeling energy for personal growth. The conversation also highlights Samael's wisdom on transformation via the belly, the practice of patience, and the power of revisi...

In this spiritually enriching episode, we dive deeper into the themes of balance, change, and resilience introduced last week. Archangel Michael offers guidance on tuning into deeper truths and maintaining stability amid societal shifts. Samael joins the conversation, emphasizing the importance of adapting and letting go of unhelpful attachments to flow with life's changes. Listeners are enco...

Join Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird, as they take another look at Samael's words regarding 2026 and how best to meet it.  Accompany your hosts as they delve into the transformative power of Lilithian Magic and Philosophy. Explore how facing the edge states and shifting perspectives can lead to growth, self-discovery, and new opportunities. Learn about upcoming classes on Lilith and the Lost C...

In the second part of 'All That Glitters: Choices, Obsession, and Balance,' the hosts continue their discussion about staying grounded and balanced amidst the allure of new opportunities and the chaos of uncertainty. The episode begins with a reflection on the previous week's discussion, emphasizing the importance of discerning what opportunities truly serve one's purpose. They...

In this episode, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird dive into the new year with a discussion on the nature of obsession and balance.  New sounds herald new offerings from potential guides, and the dilemma of with whom to engage in furthering their soul's work. Samael encourages Jennifer to sing again and turn to face these new beings.  Jennifer agrees to explore live on the podcast and shares a m...

In this episode of the Mystical Musings Podcast, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird continue their discussion from the previous week, focusing on insights from Samael and the spiritual presence of Mary Magdalene. The episode delves into the theme of reclaiming one's power when dealing with sullied reputations, using examples from modern culture and personal stories of encountering negativity. The...

In Part 1 of this podcast episode, hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss various topics, including reflections on Jennifer's solo episode and upcoming events like Reiki classes, magical gatherings, and bone casting workshops. The main discussions focus on Tava's encounter with sacred texts at a thrift store, leading to thoughts on reclaiming, transforming, and honoring old energie...

DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING - DEEP PEACE AND STILLNESS INCOMING! - no seriously, this goes deep in the first song and stays there - save this for a time when you can be lying down or seated with your eyes closed, to fully experience the transformative power of the guided session. In this unexpected solo episode of the Mystical Musings Podcast, Jennifer Taylor hands over the reins to Archangel Mich...

We are deeply grateful to Ashley, one of our devoted listeners, who let us know we'd goofed in editing the interview and clipped out the first song - and shortened the ending song.  While the episode has been corrected some of you may  still have the old version.  Here is the first song, immediately followed by the full last song so you don't have to go back and find it.  Thank you all f...

Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird reconnect in this heartfelt podcast episode, sharing personal experiences from recent weeks. The conversation transitions to Jennifer's work on 'Soul Songs' and a transformative invocation, emphasizing the importance of owning one's divinity and blessing oneself. They discuss the challenges of balancing self-care with religious and community oblig...

In this seasonal episode, Jennifer Taylor, Tava Baird, and Jason Mankey discuss various traditions and celebrations surrounding the Yule season. They explore magickal traditions in their discussion such as Krampus, Yule cats, the Welsh Mari Lwyd, and the "pooping log", the Catalan Tió de Nadal . Jason shares insights from his book, 'Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule,' which...

In this episode of Mystical Musings Podcast, the hosts conclude a three-part discussion by recalling the song that initiated their extensive conversation. They delve into a profound experience involving visions of five rings of light and an unexplained spiritual phenomenon. The hosts recount an enlightening dialogue with Samael about a mysterious desert meeting between Jesus and Samael, challengin...

In the continuation of last week's discussion - this episode delves into the profound nature of vibrational energies and divine entities. The hosts discuss the dynamic aspects of the Morrigan, emphasizing the importance of balancing high-vibration entities with grounding forces, such as Elen of the Ways. They explore how integrating a variety of energies can reveal new facets of well-known de...

In this captivating episode, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor unpack Samael's messages describing humans as walking around in a sea of energies and entities.  The discussion covers who and what is around us all of the time, as well as how to best filter these energies, as opposed to blocking them.  Hosts also dive into the ways in which these energies and entities can affect electronics and the...

Join us for a special episode of Mystical Musings - this is the conversation that followed last week's episode.  Jenn and Tava were so deeply in the energy that more insights began flooding in and they just had to share! Beginning with a song from Samael and Archangel Michael,  the discussion winds through Michael and his sword to a deeper understanding of Samael as The Word.  Diving into anc...

In the second part of their conversation from last week, Jenn and Tava share a powerful poem, 'WILD' by Jennifer Jurlando, that speaks to the wildness and resilience within us - including the need to integrate both our pain and our joy. The hosts discuss a woman's brave journey of normalizing the post-mastectomy body and how we can use our pain and traumas as fuel for change, emphas...

Join Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird as they delve into conversations about the significance of darkness, healing, and integration. They discuss the misconception of darkness, the process of true healing, and the concept and fallacies of erasure. Sharing personal anecdotes and wisdom from spiritual guides, they explore how embracing darkness can lead to profound growth. As they explore the themes o...

This episode of Mystical Musings features a conversation about the upcoming Hallowed Homecoming Pagan retreat near Triangle, Virginia, featuring two of its staff members, Rayne and Frank. They discuss the event’s history, format, and unique features, including workshops, rituals, and the inclusive, community-focused environment. The retreat, held in Prince William Forest Park, offers multiple type...