The Moon in Carolina

In Episode 28 of the Moon In Carolina Podcast, host Shelby Bundy dives into the oldest historical records of the Underworld and its progression to the Christian "Hell." From Ereshkigal and the Kur in Mesopotamian myth, the Sumerian City of Dust, the Egyptian Duat, and the Greek Underworld, this episode takes a look at how a neutral place for the soul's journey turned into the fiery...

In this episode, Shelby pays homage to her 300-year-old oak that fell during Hurricane Helene, while exploring the magickal and spiritual significance of trees throughout history. From forest spirits and portals to the goddesses that live in their branches, this episode shares various beliefs across time while considering what it is to honor the keepers of the earth.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www...

In Season 2's opening episode, Shelby kicks off spooky season by discussing the things that haunt us. From Werewolves to the Djinn, this episode discusses mythical monsters from various cultures around the world. By exploring both real cases and symbolic meanings, we consider what it means to become the thing we fear.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Mo...

Join host Shelby Bundy and her guest, Kate Belew as they discuss wedding rituals, folklore, thresholds and Kates upcoming nuptials in the desert of Southern California. From "jumping the broom" to handfasting,  Shelby & Kate ponder the origins of wedding traditions while sharing from two different perspectives: one married seventeen years and the other, an almost newlywed. You can fi...

In this episode, Shelby welcomes back tarot reader and witchy photographer, Maria the Arcane. Together, they walk through each card in the Swords suit, discussing their different interpretations and the ways the cards appear in readings. You can find Maria on Instagram, @mariathearcane . Her podcast and website is Coffee & Cauldrons . Website: www.themoonincarolina.com Join The Coven! www.tame...

In episode 23 of The Moon in Carolina podcast, host and Tamed Wild Creatrix Shelby Bundy shares the story of how the popular online shop came to be. Beginning in 2016 as a product line mixed in the kitchen to a successful subscription box, storefront, and presence with over 450k combined social media followers, this small idea quickly grew into a dynamic business and community. This episode shares...

In Episode 22, Shelby discusses Cancer Season, the archetype of the mother, and the moon through myth and lore. From Selene and Artemis to Lycanthropes and the Man in the Moon, this episode pays homage to our night time luminary by sharing stories that have survived throughout time. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in Carolina at BookShop.org ✨ Courses:...

In this episode, Shelby sits down with her good friend Ariel Halka to share their experiences moving away from the church and into Paganism. Ariel was raised Methodist, sang in the church choir, and was the stepdaughter of a minister before choosing a different path. In a vulnerable and open conversation, Ariel and Shelby discuss common misconceptions surrounding witchcraft, their relationship wit...

In this episode, Shelby welcomes her long-time friend and Tamed Wild collaborator, Kristin Lisenby, to the pod. Kristin is the cohost of the TW podcast, Magick & Alchemy, an author of children's fairytale books, and a green witch living on an island in the middle of the Atlantic. Together, these two chat about the summer solstice, the power of fables and fairytales, and Kristin's new...

In this episode, Shelby shares some of her favorite biblical stories inspired by earlier myths. Stories like the great flood, the Tower of Babel, and even the birth of Christ are believed by many to have been inspired by mythologies that predate the Good Book by thousands of years. In this episode, Shelby shares these myths while discussing the underlying lessons they were meant to teach and the c...

In this episode, Shelby shares the different mother archetypes as they appear in myth. Exploring the stories of Gaia, Hera, Yashoda, Thetis, and Maia, we find among them the nurturing mother, the foster mother, the mother in spirit, and other manifestations of the caretaker role.  🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in Carolina at BookShop.org ✨ Courses: L...

In this episode, Shelby welcomes back tarot reader and witchy photographer, Maria the Arcane. Together, they walk through each card in the Cup suit, discussing their different interpretations and ways the cards show up in readings. You can find Maria on Instagram, @mariathearcane . Her podcast and website is Coffee & Cauldrons . 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklis...

In this episode, two tarot readers share their perspectives on the suit of Wands in the Tarot, Ace through King. With different approaches and interpretations, Shelby & Maria talk all things tarot and divination while discussing different ways the cards can show up in a reading. You can find Maria on instagram @mariathearcane 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist:...

In this episode, Shelby shares a few of the myths of spring and the stories of the goddesses who create the season. In the spirit if the sabbat Ostara, this episode considers what it means to wake slowly, create change with intention and nature the seeds we are planting. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in Carolina at BookShop.org ✨ Courses: Learn Myth,...

In this episode, Shelby shares three short narratives about the moons journey through the cosmos. Beginning with Leo through Libra, these narratives were written to give story to the energies present during moon transits and to introduce a different way of understanding moon transits. Taking an archetypal approach to the planets, these narratives explore the relationship between the moon and her &...

In this episode, Shelby continues sharing parts of her story of becoming a Pagan from Southern Baptist. Ancestor Veneration, or honoring of ancestors, is an integral part of Paganism. Coming from a long line of Mormons & Baptists, this practice was one that felt unattainable and misunderstood. In this episode, Ancestor Veneration is explained clearly and Shelby shares how she came to connect a...

In this episode, two tarot-obsessed witches walk through the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana, exploring different interpretations of their energies. With an archetypal approach, Shelby & Maria find similarities in the cards while also learning each other's different perspectives of this tried and true divination method. Decks mentioned: Shelbys : Ethereal Tarot, The Modern Witch Taro...

In this episode, Shelby discusses creation mythologies from around the world while finding meaning in the stories. Considering the thread of "something from nothing," Shelby shares the two motifs common in these mythos, the Earth Diver and Chaos, while weaving in thoughts on how these two motifs can be applied to our current goals and existence. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy....

In this episode, Shelby shares her story of converting from Baptism to Paganism. Raised in a small town by a religious woman, the path to Paganism was marked with lessons and realizations that led to her ultimate breakup with Jesus.   🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in Carolina at BookShop.org ✨ Courses: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and a...

In this episode, Shelby chats about what it means to retreat into the winter months while sharing some of her favorite mythologies of the season. 🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com  📚 Shop my Booklist: The Moon in Carolina at BookShop.org ✨ Courses: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com . New courses are offered each season. Live se...

In this episode, Shelby and guest co-host Riss Cottrill talk about fears in life and business while sharing three of their own. From the fear of sounding unintelligent online to the fear of being judged for authenticity, this chat offers a vulnerable and raw look at how so many of us feel. Episode notes: Riss can be found at www.marisacottrill.com, instagram @allmyancestors Creative Mind Jungian C...

In this episode, Shelby and guest Kate Belew discuss imposter syndrome and how it inhibits personal growth. As the social media manager for Tamed Wild, Kate shares her perspective on navigating the online spaces and feeling capable, while Shelby takes a look at how the lies we tell ourselves can stop us from monetizing our passions. Website: www.themoonincarolina.com Join the 10th House Rising Com...

In this episode, Shelby shares a little story from her long ago past and a revelation from her recent past, demonstrating the power of perception.  Sometimes, lying to ourselves is the only way forward. Website: www.themoonincarolina.com Join the 10th House Rising Community! www.tenthhouserising.com   10th House Rising is an online community that brings together spiritual entrepreneurs, business o...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy continues her series on Astrology for Manifesting and discusses the moon phases, the signs, and how the transits can be activated and harnessed for growth and manifestation. Discussing easy-to-understand concepts, this episode provides the framework for daily workings with the moon and how the energy of each sign can be utilized. Website: www.themoonincarolina.co...

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy continues her series on Astrology for Manifesting and discusses the Astrological House System. Using the twelve houses as frame work, Shelby shares how walking through the zodiac houses can serve as an accountability map for staying on track with your goals & manifesting. The free workbook that goes along with this episode can be downloaded here . Shadow Work...