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, considering offerings to the sea and the meaning behind these oral traditions. ✨ Courses led by Shel...
Jul 02, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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. You can find Kate on instagram, @k8belew, on her Word Witch substack , and leading classes for Tenth...
Jun 18, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at Tenth...
Jun 04, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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 beloved dead. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal...
May 23, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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. You can find Amanda's website here. She is on all social channels as @prettyfnspooky ✨ Courses led by...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 waters of Hades held and transported the souls of the dead. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, T...
Apr 25, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded...
Apr 13, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A...
Mar 31, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 object reading, and telepathy to a mini session with dowsing rods, this longer-than-usual episode poses more qu...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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 childhood stories, this episode spans the ages to consider why we as humans feel so connected to the number three. ✨ Courses le...
Feb 11, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 been considered messages from the gods. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow...
Jan 31, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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.com Tarot Decks: Ethereal Visions Manor House Tarot ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course st...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHou...
Jan 01, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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 of the holiday season was not just symbolic; it was necessary. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tar...
Dec 18, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 these ancient traditions are alive and well in our Christmas celebrations. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth...
Dec 04, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 pit of punishment we have all come to know. (and if you are or were a Christian, probably feared.) ✨ Courses led by...
Nov 21, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by ...
Nov 15, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live s...
Sep 25, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 find Kate on social media, @katebelew. She is the cohost of Magick & Alchemy podcast by Tamed Wild. ✨ Courses...
Sep 11, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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.tamedwildcoven.com The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any com...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 the path taken to get there and how one small thing can change everything. ✨ Courses led by Shelby:...
Aug 14, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded replays are av...
Jul 23, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 with Jesus, embracing multiple deities, and seeking out the Goddess. Ariel can be found on Instagram at...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 book, Telling the Bees. Links & Mentions: Little Witch Books & Telling the Bees Thrifted Book: Once U...
Jun 19, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 common threads between them and the scripture. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot,...
May 22, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded replays are avail...
May 08, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 . ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts eac...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each m...
Apr 10, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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. ✨ Courses led by Shelby: Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com , a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. 🖤 ...
Mar 27, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 "host" as if they were friends spending the weekend together. This is part one in a series that will ...
Mar 13, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
