The Moon in Carolina

In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy explores three of mythology's great shapeshifters — Circe, Proteus, and the selkie — and the thread they share: the one who changes is the one who sees most clearly. Circe's transformations reveal what was already running beneath the surface of her visitors; Proteus releases the truth only when you hold him through every form he...

In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy explores the night hag — the figure who sits on your chest while you sleep, pins you to the bed, and leaves you certain something was in the room. The experience is one of the most universally reported in human history, and the traditions built around it are remarkably consistent: the Germanic mara , the Newfoundland Old Hag documented by...

In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy explores the mythology of the sun — the deities across world traditions who were understood to carry the light, fight for it, and in some cases withdraw it entirely. We look at Ra, the Egyptian sun god who sailed his barque through the underworld each night and battled the serpent Apophis before every dawn could come. At the Greek figures...

 In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy explores the origin stories of three of Greek mythology's most feared women — and what those origins reveal about how monsters get made. Circe, the sorceress who transforms men into pigs. Lamia, the child-devouring queen. Scylla, the creature in the strait who drags sailors to their deaths. Each of these figures has a story that pred...

 In episode 74 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy explores the world of anchoresses — medieval women who chose to be walled into a small stone cell attached to a church and spend the rest of their lives there. It was voluntary, sanctioned by the church, and for many of them, genuinely liberating. Inside the cell, they had something almost no woman of their era could access: solitud...

 In this episode of The Moon in Carolina , we explore the folklore of stones and soil—the materials beneath our feet that humans have worked with for thousands of years. Across myth and tradition, stones have marked sacred places, protected homes, chosen kings, and stood witness to the passage of generations. Soil, meanwhile, holds the memory of life itself, carrying the traces of forests, animals...

In this episode of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy explores the long history of people who believed they could speak to and influence the weather — from the Sámi noaidi who sold knotted wind-cords to sailors, to village rainmakers, to the cunning folk who turned storms away from grain fields. Shelby tells the story of Agnes Sampson, a Scottish midwife executed in 1591 whose trial s...

Across cultures, myths often explain the hardships of human life through the actions of a single woman. In this first episode of a new series, we explore three of the earliest examples: Pandora, Eve, and Lilith. Each story describes a moment when a woman crossed a boundary, sought knowledge, or refused submission, and the consequences were said to change the world forever. This episode examines th...

In this episode of The Moon in Carolina , we explore the stories that move through families across generations. From inherited traditions to emotional patterns shaped by the past, this conversation looks at how the experiences of our ancestors continue to influence the present, and how awareness can help us shape a different path for the generations that follow.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shel...

 With Ostara approaching and the season shifting toward spring, eggs take center stage as symbols of renewal and new life. In this episode of The Moon in Carolina , we explore egg magick through myth, folklore, and seasonal tradition—from cosmic creation stories to folk practices involving healing, protection, and divination.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The...

In Greek mythology, Sleep and Death were brothers. Hypnos, the god of sleep, visited each night through dreams, while Thanatos, the god of death, arrived only once to guide the soul beyond life. In this episode of The Moon in Carolina , host Shelby Bundy explores the myth of these twin figures and the ancient belief that sleep may be a small rehearsal for death, along with the ways different cultu...

In this episode of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy takes a deep dive into ancient religions, seeking the missing queen of Heaven. Historical record tells us of a time when God had a wife and the divine was a lived experience, close to home, and embodied. Listen in as we find her, remember her, and learn why she was erased from the official theological record. 🖤 You can find Shelby...

In episode 66 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined one last time by her winter season co-host, Kate Belew. In this final episode of the winter series, Shelby and Kate answer listener-submitted questions, including past lives, favorite pop culture witches and movies, moon cycles, and what we plan to do in the upcoming year. Listen in as they talk about spells, rituals, and w...

In episode 65 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the various folklore surrounding the spirits that share our homes. From tricksters to Brownies, ship spirits, and keepers of the barns, we are never alone in the spaces we occupy. Listen in as we learn who is who and what the stories tell us about keeping the peace with these helpful spirits. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www....

In this episode, Shelby Bundy is joined by her winter seasonal co-host, Kate Belew, to discuss the magick of birthdays. From Artemis and candles to the threshold of the personal new year, in this conversation, solar returns are considered as potent magic for new beginnings. You can find Kate Belew at www.katebelew.com and on all social channels as @k8belew. You can get her book Word Witch, here....

In episode sixty-three of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy is joined again by her winter season co-host Kate Belew to discuss the hauntings of winter. Listen in as they ponder the possibility of winter ghosts, hermiting, and leaning into the month that is closest to death. You can find Kate Belew at www.katebelew.com and as @k8belew on all social channels. You can get her book Word Witch, h...

In episode 62 of the Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her winter season co-host, Kate Belew, in a conversation about the magic of sleep. Listen in as they ponder the power of dreams, the possibility of parallel lives, and all the magic that happens while we are in between states of consciousness.  You can find Kate Belew here and her book, Word Witch, here. 🖤 You can find...

In this episode of The Moon in Carolina , host Shelby Bundy steps into winter folklore and the stories tied to forested landscapes in the cold months. From Cernunnos and Herne the Hunter to the Reindeer Mother, this episode explores antlered gods, animal symbolism, and the ways winter myths reflect survival, balance, and transformation in the natural world.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybun...

In episode 60 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined again by her winter seasonal co-host, Kate Belew. Listen in as they share their plans for 2026, their thoughts on the Gregorian new year, and simple ways to embrace the energy of the season.  You can find Kate Belew at www.katebelew.com and as @k8belew on socials. She is the author of Word Witch and can also be found on her...

In episode 59 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, Shelby Bundy is joined by her Winter Season co-host, Word Witch Author Kate Belew. In this conversation between friends, they discuss the magic of New Year's, rituals for beginnings, and the energy of Capricorn season. You can find Kate at KateBelew.com and on all social media as @k8belew. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my...

In episode 58 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her good friend and winter season co-host, Kate Belew. Listen in as they discuss mythic oracles, winter divination, and share how they intend to lean into the coming dark months.  You can find Kate Belew at www.katebelew.com and on all social media as @k8belew. She is the author of the book Word Witch , available at all...

In episode 57, host Shelby Bundy is joined one last time for the season by her autumn cohost, Amanda Paulson. Together they answer listener submitted questions including things they just don’t believe in, a day in the life, favorite ritual tools and more.  Find Amanda at @prettyfnspooky on all social media channels. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in Ca...

Join host Shelby Bundy and her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, as they discuss Amanda's theory on  "Odd Emotions." Comprised of four main emotions-liminality, nostalgia, Déjà Vu, and synchronicities- Amanda shares how their presence can heighten spirit connection and serve as an opportunity to communicate with those on the other side. You can find Amanda on all socials a...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined again by her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, to discuss the folklore of time. Why is midnight considered the "witching hour," and why is 3 am the most active time for paranormal activity? Listen in as various hours of the day are pondered along with their magickal and mythical meanings. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy delves into the history and folklore of home protection magic—from witch bottles buried under hearthstones to the use of salt lines, brooms, bells, and candles. Listen in as we take a deeper look at the ways we’ve always tended our homes and the unseen boundaries that keep them safe.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in...