The Moon in Carolina
The Moon in Carolina is a weekly podcast that explores folklore, myth, history, and the paranormal. Each episode follows a single thread, such as a piece of folklore, a strange historical event, a misunderstood figure, or a cross-cultural practice. Host Shelby Bundy presents these stories in a conversational, well-researched manner, covering topics like cryptids, saints, ghost ships, and old customs. Shelby is a published author and the founder of the ritual lifestyle brand Tamed Wild, with academic training in anthropology and ancient religions. She records from an old manor in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina.
Episodes
Ep. 89: Strange Phenomena with Amanda Paulson
In this episode, Shelby and Autumn co-host Amanda Paulson get into the strange and unsettling — the phenomena that don’t fit neatly into ghost stories but live in that same uncanny territory. Mimics, doppelgangers, fetches, and more: the experiences that make you question what you actually saw, and whether what called your name was really who you thought it was. You can find Amanda at www.amandadp
Ep. 88: Haunted Houses with Amanda Paulson
In this episode, Shelby and her Autumn co-host Amanda Paulson dig into some of the most famous haunted houses and locations in the world — from the Lizzie Borden house and the Winchester Mystery House to the Conjuring house, the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, St. Ignatius Hospital, and the Biltmore Estate — exploring the histories, the hauntings, and why certain places seem to hold onto the things th
Ep. 87: Summer Hauntings with Amanda D. Paulson
In this episode, Shelby and her autumn co-host, Amanda Paulson, kick off Season Four with a catch-up — and before diving into all things harvest and haunted, they catch up on a summer full of ghost stories. In this opener, the two share their own warm-weather hauntings and strange experiences, and settle in for what promises to be a PrettyFNSpooky fall. You can find Amanda on socials as @prettyfns
Ep. 86: Psychopomps
Every culture that has ever left records has agreed on one thing about death: you don't make the crossing alone. In this episode, host Shelby Bundy explores the guides—Hermes on the banks of the Styx, Anubis with the feather and the scale, the Valkyries who rode with the fallen—and the butterflies and birds that carried the same understanding into folk tradition when old mythologies were repl
Eps. 85: The Folklore of Swans
The swan has carried more symbolic weight in European tradition than almost any other animal — beauty understood as divine since at least the Greeks, grace that the old stories treated as a kind of power in disguise. The Moon in Carolina host Shelby Bundy traces the folklore from Apollo's sacred bird to the Irish Children of Lir, through the belief that swans arrive from the Otherworld in the
Eps.84: The Bog Bodies
The peat bogs of Northern Europe have been preserving human remains for thousands of years — but the people found in them weren't accident victims or the hastily buried. Tollund Man and the hundreds of others show evidence of deliberate, ritualized death: careful positioning, the triple death, and details that suggest these were offerings, not disposals. Join host Shelby Bundy as she digs int
Eps.83: Sacred Groves
The sacred grove — a patch of forest set apart by custom and belief — appears in nearly every culture that has ever lived beside trees. Join host Shelby Bundy as she discusses what made a grove holy in Celtic, Indian, and Greco-Roman traditions, how those spaces functioned as sites of ritual and protection, and what happened to the reverence when the groves were cleared. 🖤 You can find Shelby at w
Eps. 82: Summer Storytime-The Fires
In this between-episodes offering of The Moon in Carolina, host (and occasional storyteller) Shelby Bundy shares a short story she wrote in the depths of a past winter. The Fires is inspired by the old manor she lives in and the ghosts she lives with — written as part of her Literature and Creative Writing Master's program at Harvard, and shared here for the first time. Settle in for a little
Eps. 81: The Folklore of Fireflies
In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy explores what people across thousands of years and dozens of cultures have believed about fireflies — and finds the same belief arriving, independently, again and again: that small lights moving through the dark are the souls of the dead, keeping close. From the Japanese hotaru poems of the 8th-century Man'yoshu to the Cherokee tradit
Eps. 80: Sacred Animals of the Divine Feminine
In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy explores the sacred animals of the divine feminine — the serpent, the bear, and the cow — and what it means that the same three animals kept appearing alongside goddesses across cultures that had no contact with one another. From the Minoan snake goddess of Knossos to Wadjet and Asherah's serpent pillar; to Artemis and the bear-girls
Eps.79: The Devils Tramping Ground
In this episode of The Moon in Carolina, host Shelby Bundy explores the American tradition of devil-named places — over a thousand of them — and what it means that humans have always marked the land where the land pushes back. The episode centers on the Devil's Tramping Ground in Chatham County, North Carolina: a forty-foot bare circle in the longleaf pines where objects move overnight, dogs
Eps.78: Shapeshifters: Circe, Proteus & the Selkie
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
Eps.77: The Night Hag
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 f
Eps.76: Solar Deities
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
Eps. 75: Women Blamed Pt. 2- Medusa, Lamia & Scylla
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
Eps. 74: The Women in the Walls
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
Eps.73: The Bones of the Earth
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,
Eps. 72: Weather Witches
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
Eps. 71: Women Blamed Pt. 1: Pandora, Eve & Lilith
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
Eps.70: Ancestral Seeds & Stories We Inherit
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.shelbyb
Eps.69: Egg Magic in Folklore & Spellcraft
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 Moon
Eps. 68: Mythic Brothers- Sleep & Death
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 cultur
Eps. 67: The Missing Queen of Heaven
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 a
Eps. 66: Q&A with Kate Belew
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
Eps. 65: Brownies, Hobgoblins & Other House Spirits
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.sh
Eps. 64: Birthdays from a Magickal Perspective
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.🖤 Y
Eps. 63: Winter Hauntings with Kate Belew
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, he
Eps. 62: Sleep Magic with Kate Belew
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 She
Eps. 61: Horned Gods of the Winter Woods
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.shelbybundy.
Eps. 60: New Years, Intentions & Simple Rituals
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
Eps. 59: Winter Solstice & Capricorn Season
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 Book
Eps. 58: Winter Divination with Kate Belew
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 bo
Eps. 57: Q & A with Amanda Paulson
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 Carolin
Eps. 56: Odd Emotions with Amanda Paulson
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 as
Eps. 55: The Folklore of Time
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 📚
Eps. 54: Home Protection Magic
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 Car
Eps. 53: Samhain & Finding Community w/ Amanda Paulson
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 Carolina
Eps. 52: American Monsters
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 Shelby
Eps. 51: Three Kings & a Feather
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
Eps.50: Ghosts, Spirits Ancestors & Demons
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 @pr
Eps. 49: Famous Cursed Items
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
Eps. 48: Ode to an Oak, Part 2
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 📚 S
Eps. 47: Ghosts of the Harvest & Folklore of the Dying Season
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.
Eps.46: Hermes & Virgo Season
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
Eps. 45: Art Witchery with Caitlyn Barone
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 t
Eps. 44: The Marked Child- Birthmarks, Crows & Coming Back
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
Eps. 43: Lore of the Lakes & Seas
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,
Eps.42: Word Witchery with Kate Belew
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.
Eps. 41: Meeting the Muses
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.🖤
Eps. 40: Folklore of the Fae
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
Eps. 39: Haunted Places, Objects & People with Amanda Paulson
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. Y
Eps. 38: The Five Rivers of Hades
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
Eps.37: Myths of the Zodiac (Libra through Pisces)
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.org✨
Eps 36: Myth of the Zodiac (Aries through Virgo)
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.co
Eps.35: Psychic Abilities with Kristin Lisenby
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
Eps. 34: The Number Three
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
Eps. 33: Death Omens in Myth & Lore
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
Eps. 32: Pentacles of the Tarot with Maria
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.comTarot Decks: Ethereal VisionsManor House Tarot🖤 You can find Shelby at www.shelbybundy.com 📚 Shop my Bookli
Eps. 31: Was Jesus a Capricorn?
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
Eps. 30: Monsters of Christmas
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
Eps. 29: When Christmas was Yule
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
Eps. 28: How the Underworld Became Hell
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
Eps. 27: The Storm & the Tree: An Ode to an Oak
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.s
Eps 26: Monsters of Myth & Lore
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 Moon i
Eps. 25: Wedding Rituals with Kate Belew
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
Eps. 24 Swords of the Tarot with Maria the Arcane
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.comJoin The Coven! www.tamedwi
Eps. 23: Tamed Wild Creation Story
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
Eps. 22: The Moon & The Mother
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:Learn
Eps. 21: Christian to Pagan with Ariel Halka
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
Eps. 20: Telling the Bees with Kristin Lisenby
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
Eps. 19: Myth and the Bible
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
Eps. 18: Mothers in Myth
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:Learn My
Eps. 17: Cups of the Tarot with Maria the Arcane
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 Booklist: Th
Eps. 16: Wands of the Tarot with Maria the Arcane
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: The M
Eps. 15: Myths & Goddesses of Spring
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, Astrol
Eps. 14: Moon Stories: Leo - Libra
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 &
Eps. 13: Baptist to Pagan- Ancestor Veneration
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
Eps. 12: Archetypes of the Major Arcana with Maria the Arcane
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 Tarot,
Eps. 11: Myths of Creation-Something from Nothing
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.co
Eps. 10: Breaking up with Jesus- Baptist to Pagan
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 all thin
