Join Voga, Ry, and special guest and friend Phoenix Mendoza as we talk about all things community. What is community? What does it look like? How do you build it? Why is it important? Tune in for our answers!
In this episode of the Red Text Podcast, hosts Voga and Ry revisit the topic of magick and mental health. They explore the importance of discernment in magical practices, the influence of New Age beliefs, and the ethical considerations of using magic in therapeutic settings. The conversation also touches on the significance of community support, practical magical tips for mental health, and the importance of maintaining spiritual hygiene. They share personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing t...
In this episode of the Red Text Podcast, we discuss our personal updates, including Voga's family situation and Ry's new job in therapy. we then transition into a deep conversation about cancel culture, exploring its implications, the importance of accountability, and the potential for personal growth. We reflect on our own experiences and the societal pressures surrounding public figures, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding in the face of accusations. In this conversation, we ex...
What does it mean to craft personal magick? What does it look like? How do you do it? Join Voga and Ry for another unholy communion as we talk about crafting personal magick, from spells to conjurations to prayers, oh my!
In this conversation, Voga and Ry discuss their personal experiences with saints and the spiritual court. They talk about their relationships with their patron saints, including Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Jude. They explore why they chose these saints and how they work with them in their spiritual practices. They also touch on the importance of engaging with books and annotating them to enhance understanding and retention of information. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes ...
In this episode we explore the five mysteries of the Rosary's Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity of Jesus, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Each mystery is discussed individually, highlighting their significance and the spiritual fruit they represent. The themes that emerge from the conversation include humility, charity, detachment, and the interconnectedness of all life. The importance of unconditional love and the c...
Voga and Ry delve into the world of professional magic, discussing how to monetize skills through readings and products while emphasizing ethical practices. They explore the importance of integrity, transparency, and avoiding cultural appropriation. The conversation highlights self-reflection, community support, and the need for genuine, sincere practice to navigate the challenges of professional magic.
Summary Voga and Ry discuss the reasons for their podcast hiatus, focusing on personal challenges, the production of Blasphemeet, and their contrasting feelings about the summer season. They also touch on their creative projects, the success of Blasphemeet, and their preferences for warm and cold water. The conversation segues into a discussion about spiritual cleansing and the significance of bathing in the ocean. The conversation delves into the topic of spiritual cleansing, covering methods, ...
Join us and our special guest Bente aka @The_Norse_Witch to discuss Norse magick, what it is, what it can look like, and Bente's own experiences with their personal Norse pagan practice!
*DISCLAIMER* This episode is from season one where Voga and Ry had not yet gone by their current names. We are choosing to republish the two episodes in which we featured Chris (@tarotexegete). We no longer support Chris and his current views. We solely are sharing these episodes in an effort that listeners will be able to gain valuable insight and information from the content therein (and please feel free to fact check anything that was presented in either of these episodes and let us know so t...
*DISCLAIMER* This episode is from season one where Voga and Ry had not yet gone by their current names. We are choosing to republish the two episodes in which we featured Chris (@tarotexegete). We no longer support Chris and his current views. We solely are sharing these episodes in an effort that listeners will be able to gain valuable insight and information from the content therein (and please feel free to fact check anything that was presented in either of these episodes and let us know so t...
Happy New Year, Red Text listeners! Join Voga and Ry for the first unholy communion of 2024 as we discuss our New Year traditions and rituals as well as our goals and aspirations for ourselves and for the podcast for this upcoming year.
Join Voga and Ry and our very special guest Cody Nichols (@thereverendeateroffilth) as we get to hear all about Cody's practice of Infernal Hekatean Luciferianism. We discuss the Left Hand Path, the Greek Magical Papyri, Hekate, and so much more.
Colors...something that seems so simple but can become so complex when it comes to working them into magick. Join Voga and Ry for this unholy communion in which we discuss all things color magick and give examples from our own personal practices of how we incorporate colors into our spellwork and devotions.
Spooky season is HERE! Join your favorite unholy communion with Voga and Ry to discuss All Souls' Day, our traditions, what we plan to do this year, and our favorite scary movies!
Join Voga, Ry, and special guest Flo aka @the_trans_folk_witch as we discuss various topics such as UPG (unverified personal gnosis), identity and labels, and our experiences with spirit work and conjuring.
Join us for another episode in our Revisited series where we return to the topic of cultivating spiritual habits with our new insights, experiences, and thoughts.
Have you ever felt like magic just didn’t feel magical anymore? As if you lost your connection to the vibrancy of your practice? That’s completely normal! Learn about what burnout is, what it can look like, and the steps you can take to mitigate and navigate it in the future.
What is brujería? Who can practice it? Who can claim the title of brujo/a/e/x? Join Voga, Ry, and Francisco (previously known as @wicked_witch_of_la) as we discuss all of this and more!
What is ancestral veneration? What are the benefits of having an ancestral veneration practice? How do you start one? Is it necessary? Join Voga and Ry during this unholy communion to learn our answers to these questions and more!
What is cultural appropriation? Why is it bad and how can it be avoided? What's the difference between appropriation and appreciation? Find out the answers and more during this unholy communion with The Red Text.
It's been nearly two years since our first (and one of the most popular) episodes of our show has been released and today, Voga and Ry revisit Folk Catholicism 101. What have we learned since our first episode? How have our practices shifted, changed, and evolved since then? What does Folk Catholicism mean to us today versus two years ago? Join us for another episode of our Revisited series for answers to these questions and more.
Join us and our lovely friend and guest, Celeste Mott, to discuss her relationship with the most popular archangel of Catholicism, St. Michael. We discuss how Celeste was called to devote herself to St. Michael as well as how Voga, Ry, and Celeste all view and work with St. Michael within their practices. Celeste on Instagram: @celestemott Mentioned books: - Consecration to St. Michael: Nine Day Preparation for Spiritual Warfare by Cathal Ó hAimheirgin - Codex Archangelicus: Devotional Magic wit...
The terms veneration and worship may seem synonymous, but are they truly one in the same? Can you "work with" deities? What do relationships with spirits and deities really look like and what is that relationship called? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this unholy communion where Voga and Ry discuss definitions, similarities, differences, and what veneration and worship look like to them.
What is the rosary? What can you gain from praying it? How can you use it magically? Join Voga and Ry for answers to these questions and all things rosary-related during this unholy communion.
What is consecration? How do you consecrate something? Is consecration to a spirit essentially a pact? Find out our answers to these and more on this episode of The Red Text.
Join Voga, Ry and our very special guest Marshall the Witch of Southern Light to discuss their witchcraft practice as well as their new book "Cunning Words: a Grimoire of Tales and Magic." Get the book on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cunning-Words-Grimoire-standard-paperback/dp/B0BYRLNLSB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cunning+words+a+grimoire+of+tales+and+magic&qid=1681085071&sprefix=cunnin%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1...
Join us in the first episode of our new Revisited series in which we re-explore topics from previous episodes. As we grow in our spiritual practices and experiences, so too our beliefs, values, and insights into previously released topics shift and change. In our first Revisited, we re-explore the topic of Marian devotion and how our experiences of Mary and the ways in which we work with her have transformed and shifted since our episode from the first season.
What is Satanism? Is it a religion, a philosophy, or both? Does one have to worship Satan to be a Satanist? Find out the answers to these questions and much more as Voga and Ry interview friend and Satanist Adrian Maciel (IG: @witchesanddevils).
Are you sick and tired of hearing "love and light" when all you wanna do is shove and fight? Tired of all the toxic positivity and good vibes only spirituality? Join Voga and Ry as we discuss how harmful it is to only work within the light while ignoring the darker aspects of ourselves and of magick.
