The Hermit’s Lamp Podcast - A place for witches, hermits, mystics, healers, and seekers

A Beginner’s Guide to Herbalism and Magical Practice This episode is for folks looking to get into working with plants - or deepen your relationship if you already are working with them. It is part of an ongoing series on getting started in spirituality.  This episode living with the world through herbalism, ancestry, and the lands we live on. Exploring how plants can reconnect us to both our root...

With Erika Robinson Erika Robinson brings a unique perspective to Lenormand readings. In this episode we cover the foundational pieces like how Lenormand differs from Tarot, learning why Lenormand’s focus on everyday questions can provide practical guidance and clarity for real-life concerns. And explore Erika's methods for going much deeper through intuition. Throughout the episode, Erica shares...

with Althaea Sebastiani In this episode of The Hermit's Land podcast, I sit down with Althaea Sebastiani to dig into the heart of witchcraft—animism and spirit work. We explore what it means to walk this path with patience and authenticity. Learning to listen and truly hear will help you build deep relationships with spirits over time. We get into the how-to of working with spirits and deities, di...

With Enrique Enriquez Are you ready to go deep? Andrew McGregor and Enrique Enriquez take a deep dive into the mysteries of presence, dreams, divination, and the ever-unfolding journey of the soul. They explore the impact of our physical presence on the world around us, the wisdom hidden within our dreams, and how divination can serve as a guiding light through life's uncertainties. Enrique shares...

In this episode of The Hermit Lamp Podcast, tarot legends Andrew McGregor and Mary K. Greer unravel the art, ethics, and evolution of tarot reading. Whether you're a beginner shuffling your first deck or a seasoned reader refining your craft, this conversation is packed with wisdom and guidance to elevate your practice. The key? Choose a deck that resonates with you. Dive in. Start using your deck...

Andrew and Nancy have spent a long time working with ancestors and the tarot. In this conversation they share their journeys and perspectives on working with those on the other side. Discussing how ancestral stories shape our identities, the importance of connecting with ancestors for guidance, and the possible role of DNA in understanding our heritage. We also talk about how to handle the hard an...

Spiritual Fundamentals Part 1. Welcome to the new getting started in spirituality series where we'll cover how to get going in different areas of study. Giving you an easy and accessible place to step into new areas of practice. Learning from established and trusted sourced to get you off on the right foot. Astrology can be a daunting topic. There are million books and opinions you could read. It...

The return of Stacking Skulls! Welcome to the 2025 return of the podcast. What better way to start than by getting the bad back together. I know it is a wild time right now. I don't want to not acknowledge it. Also, I think some time out and having something else to focus on can be so helpful during hard times. Stacking Skulls started as a fake occult rock band in 2017 when a group pf my magical f...

For this - the final episode of the podcast Andrew and Lon get back together after 10 years to catch up. They 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. As always with Lon it is a joyful conversation full of hope and realism.    If you have enjoyed this series please share it with folks. If you...

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. And Eric new translation of Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy.  Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to su...

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! Think about how much you’ve enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is...

Krista and Andrew talk about how who you are has a huge impact your life and your way of being in the world. The conversation centres around her Land Back tarot deck but quickly crosses over into important things for spiritual people to consider. Communication, listening, rage, genuine relationships and what it takes to connect and understand people from other experiences and lived realities.  Thi...

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 their ability to read for themselves or others.  Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes first to coverin...

Andrew and Willie talk about how it was growing up in the Lukumi tradition. Willie's experiences with Orisha in Cuba, America, Nigeria, and Brazil. They also talk about the nature of syncretization in these traditions. last they discuss a few things to think about if you are looking to get involved in this tradition.  Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have l...

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.  Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and consider if it is time to support it. Money goes...

  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. They talk about their magical practices, goals, and what has shifted in their lives too.   Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you have listened to and cons...

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. Also talking about personal successes and challenges they have had a long the way. If you have been interested in the conjunction of astrology, magic and tarot you should listen to this episode.  Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many...

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. Also talking about personal successes and challenges they have had a long the way. If you have been interested in the conjunction of astrology, magic and tarot you should listen to this episode.  Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many...

How we define ourselves matters. It creates a worldview and can both empower and limit what we do in life and with our magic. In this episode Jason and Andrew talk about some ways choosing the wrong label that might cause problems for people. Are you a magician or a mystic? A sorcerer or magician? Is magic or astrology your religion? All told through stories of their own journey, explorations, mis...

Andrew and Barbara catch up for their 7th annual talk. The conversation covers a wide range of things from COVID life, to esoteric tarot, expertise and its changing nature and all the changes that are going on in both our lives. This was recorded in December of 2020.  You can catch the previous episodes with Barbara here   Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you h...

Andrew and Chaweon talk about the nature of magic in the social media age. They get into how it is like finding other paths. The pros and cons of WitchTok and Chaweon's explorations of starting cults. Check out the Patreon Bonus for a talk on how to start your own cult.    Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support t...

Sasha and Andrew talk about finding balance. How working on your shadow is just as important as working on the rest of yourself. They explore tarot and other tools along with personal stories of encounters wit the shadow.    Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon  You can do so here.   Supporters get...

Jenn and Andrew catch up about all the changes. Including the arrival of Jenn's kiddo, Andrew's reasons for walking away from astrology, and some great ideas about new ways to interact with the stars. Have you heard of the Adoptalganger Asteroid?   Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon  You can do so...

Andrew, Fabeku, and Aidan (aka Stacking Skulls) get together to talk about living during this ongoing pandemic. They talk about astrology, racism, colonialism, magic, getting by, and so much more.  Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and consider if it is time to support the Patreon  You can do so here. If you want more of this in your life you ca...

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 .    Be sure to check out the bonus episode for folks subscribed at the $5 level and above. Think about how much you've enjoyed the podcast and how many episodes you listened to, and...