The Moon in Carolina

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda Paulson, to discuss the sabbat Samhain and the importance of finding your people. Listen in as they share the history of the Witches' New Year and their own little rituals for embracing the season. 🔥 Come to our Beltane Retreat! 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in C...

In this episode, Shelby Bundy is joined by her autumn seasonal co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, in a conversation about American Monsters. Listen in as they discuss The Mothman, The Jersey Devil, The Fresno Nightcrawler, and other paranormal beings said to exist here on our own soil. You can find Amanda at www.prettyfnspooky.com and on all social media platforms as @prettyfnspooky . 🖤 You can find She...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the contrasting visions of the afterlife in Greek and Egyptian mythology. While the Greeks imagined an underworld governed by three mortal kings—rulers even in death—the Egyptians envisioned a more symbolic journey, one where the soul was weighed against a feather. Join us as we descend into shadowy realms, compare cultural ideas of justice beyond the g...

Join host Shelby Bundy and her autumn season co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, as they discuss various supernatural entities and the differences between them. In this conversation between friends, they ponder the different ways we classify the things we cannot see and how their energies vary, all while sharing stories of thier own spooky encounters along the way. You can find Amanda on all socials as @p...

In this episode, Shelby and her autumn season co-host, Amanda Paulson, take a look at various known cursed and haunted objects, while pondering what it means when an object is "possessed" or attached to an entity. From the famous Annabelle Doll, The Conjured Chest, and personal items of our own, this episode dives into the stories and experiences that stem from items and objects. You can...

In this first episode of season 3 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, and the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, host Shelby Bundy reminisces on that fateful day and the loss of her beloved oak tree. In its honor, this episode explores tree lore from various cultures and the ways trees have held a special place for humans since the dawn of time.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com ...

 In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the folklore of the dying season. From the ghostly superstitions tied to the last sheaf of grain to the spirits said to wander the fields after harvest, these stories reveal how closely death and abundance have always been linked. Listen in for myths and traditions that show why the end of the harvest is just as powerful, and haunted, as its beginning. ...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the energy of Virgo season through the myths and stories surrounding its ruler, the god Hermes. (Mercury by Roman name) From his trickster personality to his ability to roam between worlds, Hermes and Virgo season are the archetype of the sacred scribe, the healer, and the alchemist. Listen in for ways to lean into the energy of the season. This episode...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy is joined by her friend and collaborator, Caitlyn Barone. Caitlyn is a self-proclaimed "art witch" and shares how creativity and the art we create can intersect with our spiritual practices. Here we dive into creating an "art grimoire, " scrapbooking, painting, and how to find magic and inspiration in the world around you. Correction, we went...

In episode 44 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the world of children who are "marked" as different and potentially otherworldly. Exploring various folklore and stories from around the world, here we consider the meaning of birthmarks, crows circling a newborn, and dogs who refuse to enter the nursery. This leads the topic to reincarnation and the true stories...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the various water spirits, entities, and deities said to inhabit the depths of our waters. From the Greek Sirens in the sea to the Lady of the Lake and Mami Wata; every culture has passed on stories of beings and energies that must be respected and acknowledged if you wish for good weather or safe travels. This episode delves into these various stories,...

In this episode, published author and word witch Kate Belew joins host Shelby Bundy for a discussion on all things creativity. Listen in as they ponder the muses, and goblins, the process of writing a book, and the waxing and waning of creative energy. Kate gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Word Witch (Hatchette Book Group) and speaks to what it means to cast a creative circle. ...

In this episode, Shelby introduces us to the nine muses of Greek Mythology. Born of a union between Menesymone and Zeus, the nine daughters of memory each hold a powerful place in the creative world. Whether you are writing a book, a poem, or a memoir, painting on canvas, or dancing in your car, the muses are the force of creative energy. In this episode, we learn which one to call upon and when....

What is a fairy ring, and why do we avoid stepping in one? Why is an iron nail a surefire way to protect against fairy magic? This episode explores the folklore of the Fae, including changelings, fairy rings, time slips, and what it means to be caught in a fairy spell. Listen in as host Shelby Bundy shares stories and folklore while considering the idea that the Fae are deeply related to our belov...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy welcomes her friend and paranormal investigator, Amanda Paulson, to talk about all things haunted. Here, they ponder ghosts and spirits, considering why they are around at all, while sharing different experiences and ways in which communications take place. They consider the energy of objects, old houses versus new ones, and how to learn to trust your instinct. ...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the five rivers of the Underworld. Where the modern version of "hell" is imagined as fire and brimstone, the ancient Greeks saw an Underworld that was built around flowing rivers, each with a purpose and life. From meeting the ferryman at the Acheron to being faced with our broken oaths at the Styx, this episode considers the ways in which the...

In part two of this series, Shelby rounds out the zodiac by telling the myths of Libra through Pisces. From Themis, the Titan goddess who held the scales, to Orion and his fight with the Scorpion, this episode shares the stories and energies that make up the signs in the second half of the zodiac. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in Carolina at BookShop....

Why is the symbol for Aries a ram, or Gemini, the twins? What did the crab do for the queen of the gods to deserve a spot in the stars? Each zodiac sign has a myth that explains its energy and motivation. In this 2 part episode, host Shelby Bundy tells the stories of Aries through Virgo while sharing how these energies can appear in our charts and lives.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy....

Join host Shelby Bundy and her guest, Kristin Lisenby as they discuss six of the most common "clairs," or psychic abilities. Are we born with them? Can they be honed, and how do we know which one(s) we are most attuned to? In this episode, Shelby and Kristin ponder these questions while sharing their own experiences with extra-sensory abilities. From dreams to nighttime visitors, token o...

Have you ever heard someone say, "People die in threes" or "Third time is a charm?" What is it about the number three that makes it a sacred number compared to the others? In this episode, host Shelby Bundy dives into the number three and its recurrent appearances in myth, folklore, nature, and life. From the Three Graces, and the Gorgons to the Three Billy Goats of our childho...

What did it mean to see a raven before battle or a black dog at a crossroads? What happens when you hear the call of a whippoorwill or dream of a relative who has passed? Our ancestors, and still some people today, believe they are omens of death, announcing the coming end of a life. In this episode, host Shelby Bundy shares the myths and folklore of the symbols, signs, and events that have long b...

In this episode, Shelby & Maria round out their tarot talks by diving into the suit of the Pentacles. Listen in as two tarot readers discuss their interpretations of the Ace through King, sharing insight and different ways of reading the cards. You can find Maria at www.magickwithmaria.com Tarot Decks: Ethereal Visions Manor House Tarot 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my...

In episode 31 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, Shelby ponders the question of Jesus' birth date and the associated astrological sign. By looking at clues in the biblical text, historical data, and the known celestial phenomena that could explain the Star of Bethlehem, Shelby considers the astrological traits associated with other very possible birth dates of the most well-known man in history...

In this episode, Shelby shares some of the less "merry" tales of the holiday season. In the treacherous dark season of the year, our pagan ancestors told tales of monsters coming down from the mountains, capturing children who didn't listen to their parents or strayed too far from the fire. From Gryla and her Yule Lads to Krampus, the Mari Lwyd, and her battle of words; the folklore...

In this Episode, Shelby dives into the pagan roots of Christmas and shares where the symbols and celebrations we know of today originated. She discusses the history of Yule, the solstice, the Roman festival Saturnalia, and how early Christians seamlessly blended these ancient celebrations into their new belief. She discusses the shift from honoring the "sun" to honoring the Son, and how...