About this episode
In episode 116 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby pierce the thinning veil. In this conversation, they contemplate this mystical shroud and the veil’s relationship to textile magick, tarot, and veiled goddesses and spirits. They weave in lace and folktale traditions, the origin of bridal veils, and the tools of the weaving craft. They also answer a listener question about the seasonal veil and the meaning behind the phrase, ‘The veil is thin.” Sources: Asia Suler, One Willow Apothecary Jennifer Green Dictionary of Symbols , J.E. Cirlot Planetary Magick: The Heart of Western Magick (Llewellyn’s High Magick Series), Osborne Phillips & Melita Denning Visions of the Cailleach: Exploring the Myths, Folklore and Legends of the pre-eminent Celtic Hag Goddess , Sorita d'Este and David Rankine Hagitude , Sharon Blackie A Journey Through the Forest of Souls , Rachel Pollack Women Who Run with the Wolves , Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes Storytime: The Coming of Bride - Tamed Wild blog Agathi's Lace Shop "Legends of Lace: Commerce and Ideology in Narratives of Women’s Domestic Craft Production," David Hopkin "The Origins of the Bridal Veil and Its Protection From Evil Spirits," Ancient Origins Yakar, Jak. (2011). Presumed Social Identity of the Occupants of Late Third Millennium BC Alacahöyük and Horoztepe "Royal Tombs". Journal of Archaeomythology. 7. 1-8. Join the Tamed Wild Coven! Subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. Each box includes a seasonal workbook with 3 rituals, intention-setting guidance, astrological updates Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com . For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio