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Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs

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The intention of “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs” is to introduce wholistic principles and to explore alternative spiritual perspectives such as Wicca, Paganism and Shamanism. It will educate, inform and enrich you as to the real practical value of Wicca as an earth-based spirituality that helps people with practical tools for introspection, self-cultivation and social action. This show will also debunk the bad press and false negative perspective that Wicca has anything to do with the devil -it does not. In this show Lady Red Hawk will interview Wiccan and Pagan leaders, teachers and writers, take questions from listeners as well as present her personal perspective on this spirituality in its rich diversity and creativity.

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Networks:

VoiceAmerica

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The intention of “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs” is to introduce wholistic principles and to explore alternative spiritual perspectives such as Wicca, Paganism and Shamanism. It will educate, inform and enrich you as to the real practical value of Wicca as an earth-based spirituality that helps people with practical tools for introspection, self-cultivation and social action. This show will also debunk the bad press and false negative perspective that Wicca has anything to do with the devil -it does not. In this show Lady Red Hawk will interview Wiccan and Pagan leaders, teachers and writers, take questions from listeners as well as present her personal perspective on this spirituality in its rich diversity and creativity.

Twitter:

@SuzyPeltier

Language:

English

Contact:

866-472-5795


Episodes
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The Art and Ethics of Spell Craft

4/2/2012
The minute you come out of the broom closet someone asks you: “Can you do a love spell?” Often “spells” are the first association with Witchcraft. So, “What is a spell?” There are all kinds of spells: Moon Magick, Candle Magick, Knot Magick, Herbal Magick, but why do a spell at all? And --when wouldn’t you do one?” In this show Lady Red Hawk will explore the art and essential ethics of casting powerful spells “for the highest good of all harming none.” To prepare for the show or to continue your studies go to the notes section of www.facebook.com/spiritualseekersradio to obtain a free suggested reading list if you want to learn more about spells and Witchcraft. Then tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs” next Monday, April 2 at 2pmPST and 5PM EST for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:57:56

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The Wheel of the Year: The Goddess and God

3/26/2012
Lady Red Hawk will take a look at the ever-changing, yet ever-constant relationship between the Goddess and God in light of the Taoist Wiccan Wheel of the Year. What role does their profound relationship play in the themes of Wheel of the Year and how can we use it to deepen our own relationships? What is Sacred Sex? What does their mythical, paradoxical and poignant union between the Goddess and the God teach us about the many facets of love? Find the answers to these and other fascinating questions. Prepare for the show by going to www.facebook.com/spiritualseekersradio to obtain a free download of a graphic of the Taoist Wheel of the Year. Then tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs” next Monday, March 26th at 2pmPST and 5PM EST for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:56:25

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Fifty Years of Witchcraft: Where to now? With Raven Grimassi

3/19/2012
Lady Red Hawk welcomes award–winning Neo-Pagan/Wiccan author Raven Grimassi for a talk about “Fifty Years of Witchcraft: Where to now? With Raven Grimassi” The discussion will cover the early beginnings of Wicca and Witchcraft from the 1950s up into contemporary times. Who were the influential front lines people, how did things change over the decades, and what can the future hold for Wicca and Witchcraft? Find the answers to these and other fascinating questions. Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs” next Monday, March19th at 2pmPST and 5PM EST for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:52:40

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Old World Witchcraft and the Greenwood Magic with Raven Grimassi

3/12/2012
Lady Red Hawk welcomes award–winning Neo-Pagan/Wiccan author Raven Grimassi for a talk on the “Greenwood Magic of Old World Witchcraft.” Is Nature self aware? Can we communicate with plants, and if so, what can they tell us? What connection exists between Witches and the Plant Realm? Find the answers to these and other fascinating questions. Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs” next Monday, March12th at 2pmPST and 5PM EST for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:54:10

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The A, B, C’s of Beautiful Altars and Powerful Rituals

3/5/2012
In this show I will be taking your questions and exploring the techniques and principles that are the building blocks of creating beautiful altars and powerful rituals. Do you want to deepen your personal practice, convert your Saturday night margarita circle into a ritual circle and/or get your current ritual circle on track? How to meets why bother as I discuss topics such as: building altars, banishings, casting circles, invocations, and the structure of creating empowering rituals. This is a great show for solitary practitioners, for circle tutorials and for those thinking of gathering a few friends together to give it a shot. Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs next Monday, March 5th at 2pmPST and 5PM EST for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:54:54

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Modern Alchemy: Permaculture at Work

2/27/2012
Saving Mother Nature has always been a high value in the Craft. Never before have the stakes been so high and the time so limited to tip the scales in both consciousness and practices. The answer is “permaculture! In this show we will chat with Willi Paul, a tireless advocate, online author, publisher and educator on the topics of sustainability, jobs, innovations and the new mythologies needed for this new epoch. Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs next Monday, Feb 27th at 2pm for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:53:58

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Shamanism 103: Soul Retrieval and Other Healing Tools

2/20/2012
The shaman or witch doctor was a healer and spiritual leader for thousands of years. See how this ancient body of knowledge can help you! This is the final show in a three part exploration of “Shamanism, Sorcery and Witchcraft,” with special guest John Carosella, co-founder and shaman in residence at Firefly Willows Healing Center in Palo Alto Ca. In this show we will talk a special shamanic process treatment called Soul Retrieval used to treat PTSD, nightmares and depression. If you suffer from any of these conditions or know someone who does, be sure to tune in for this insightful discussion, and spread the word. Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs next Monday, Feb 20th at 2pm for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:55:14

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Shamanism 102: Power Animals, Spirit Guides and Omens?

2/13/2012
The shaman or witch doctor was a healer and spiritual leader for thousands of years. See how this ancient wisdom can help you! This is the second show in a three part exploration of “Shamanism, Sorcery and Witchcraft,” with special guest John Carosella, co-founder and shaman in residence at Firefly Willows Healing Center in Palo Alto, CA. In this show, John will bring his sacred drum and talk about the process of journeying as the shamans defining tool for connecting with other dimensions, building alliances with power animals, spirit guides and teaching spirits. We will also discuss the use omens to gain guidance in working through problems of everyday life. Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs next Monday, Feb13th at 2pm for a lively conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:56:45

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Shamanism 101: What is shamanism?

2/6/2012
What’s the difference between shamans, pagans and witches? This foundational show is the first in a three part exploration of “Shamanism, Sorcery and Witchcraft,” with special guest John Carosella, co-founder and shaman in residence at Firefly Willows Healing Center in Palo Alto Ca. This show will focus on exploring what shamanism is, where it comes from, its cosmology, tools, practices and its relationship to Wicca. Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs next Monday, Feb 6th at 2pm for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:51:31

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So Maybe You’re Psychic!

1/30/2012
Do “strange things” keep happening to you? Do you “know things” about people that they didn’t tell you? Do you sometimes feel like you’re a little bit different or even nuts? Then maybe you’re psychic! In my next show, I will be exploring both the gift and curse of being psychic. Joining me will be radio personality, clairvoyant and life & relationship coach Hollis Polk. We will be answering common questions about being psychic, such as: How do you know you are psychic? How do you deal with it? ...and... How do you begin to own and develop it? Tune into “Spiritually Speaking: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Needs next Monday, January 30th at 2pm for a lively, fun and educational conversation. Join in the conversation by advance emailing your questions to info@suzypeltier.com or call into the show and speak to us LIVE at 1-866-472-5795.

Duration:00:55:30

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Discovering Taoist Wicca and the Wisdom of the Seasons

1/23/2012
Lady Red Hawk will be joined by Lord Todd one of the Priests of her circle to preview the system of “Taoist Wicca” from Suzy’s upcoming book entitled, “The Wisdom of the Seasons: A Guide to Wicca, the Chakras and the Tao. Discover the Wheel of the Year as a ritual calendar and tool for personal growth. Successfully used by real people for nearly twenty years, Taoist Wicca is a process of applied introspection that uses the seasons and the sabbats as thematic and energetic connections between the body, mind and spirit: the Unseen, ourselves and our planet. You can download a graphic of the system and like Lady Red Hawk at www.facebook.com/spiritualseekersradio

Duration:00:58:50

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A Seeker’s Chat

1/16/2012
So what is Wicca, anyway? Why is Wicca incorrectly confused with Devil worship? This show is an opportunity to get your questions about Wicca, Shamanism, Witchcraft, answered by Suzy Peltier, Lady Red Hawk., a Priestess in the Taoist Wiccan Tradition. For this Seekers Chat Lady Red Hawk has invited her friend, Michael, a very curious and an open-minded spiritual seeker with no current spiritual affiliation or training in Wicca. Although he was raised in the Baptist Church, he is currently researching other forms of religion. No one will ever be asked to “convert.” So join Michael and Lady Red Hawk with your questions for a lively chat that beginners and experienced Wiccans, Pagans and Shamans will find fun and and thought-provoking. Call in your questions during the show 1-866-472-5795 or email ahead of time, info@suzypeltier.com

Duration:00:53:57

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The Power of Intention

1/9/2012
Intention is the single most important magickal secret in Wicca, and in life. Intention is the energetic direction that projects our desires into manifestation. Join Lady Red Hawk and her special guest Lord Salmon, one of the Priests of Lady Red Hawks’ Taoist Wiccan Circle as they explore this essential first step in any magickal work Lord Salmon was born and grew up in the canyons of the San Bruno Mountain just south of San Francisco. Graduated from USF with a degree in Psychology; Studied with a Fourth Way group using Theater as a medium; Community Chaplin for 15 years; Yogini for 10 years; practicing Taoist Wiccan Priest for 6 years; Reiki practitioner for 5 years.

Duration:00:53:27